German election 2025: What's in the party programs?

Immigration and the economy are the topics that dominate the political debate in the run-up to the general election on February 23. DW looks at the main parties' campaign platforms.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Should Ukraine hold a presidential election in 2025?

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is under pressure to hold a presidential election, which has been postponed because of the ongoing war with Russia. However, many experts warn that there are serious …

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Sebastian Coe: Transgender athletes threaten women's sport

Sebastian Coe is hoping to become the next president of the International Olympics Committee. He spoke exclusively with DW about his issue with transgender athletes competing in the female category.

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Germany's Left Party wants to halve billionaires' wealth

The Left Party says "there shouldn't be any billionaires." With Germany gearing up for an election, the far-left force has launched a new tax plan — though it will most …

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Israel-Hamas - Sixth hostage-prisoner exchange: 'Today, we saw a sad face'

Our correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky interviewed Cécila Cohen, a friend of a family whose two sons were in captivity—one of whom was freed today.

Source: France 24

Australia news live: Dutton suggests teal MPs ‘will never come our way’ in event of a hung parliament; poll points to Coalition wave in outer suburbs

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European leaders set to hold emergency summit on Ukraine

The UK PM, who is expected to attend, said it was a "once in a generation moment for our national security".

Source: BBC

Does Germany need wind power?

As Germany moves towards federal elections, wind power features in many party manifestos. Some politicians would prefer a return to nuclear power, but Germany's wind sector is on track to …

Source: Deutsche Welle

India Maha Kumbh stampede: Why these crowd events happen

Early reports suggested at least seven people had died, perhaps more, in a stampede at a Hindu gathering in the city of Prayagraj. Researchers in Germany have tried to explain …

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India: 10 Maha Kumbh devotees killed in car crash

Ten people on their way to India's Maha Kumbh Mela were killed and 19 others were injured after a car collided with a bus.

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Mould, mice and droppings among issues discovered at Whitehall’s restaurants and bars

Rodent infestation and out-of-date food was found across government canteens and cafes in recent inspections

Whitehall’s restaurants and bars have often been the scene of a grubby deal or plot …

Source: The Guardian

Conservation efforts double India's tiger population

India's tiger population has doubled in the last decade, to around 3,682 animals. Tigers are now thriving in land shared with humans, but what does this mean for local communities?

Source: Deutsche Welle