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‘It’s blackmail’: Ukrainians react to Trump demand for $500bn share of minerals
Ukraine’s lithium deposits are among biggest in Europe and the US is looking for ‘payback’ for previous military assist…
The seemingly indestructible fists of the mantis shrimp can take a punch
Specialized structures in the animal's claws can seemingly absorb impact.
Crypto and big tech’s backing pays off as Trump makes tech-friendly moves
Flurry of directives relaxes regulations and drop lawsuit – and billionaires who donated to Trump are ready to benefitT…
Missouri lawmaker proposes registry of pregnant women ‘at risk’ for abortions
Dubbed ‘eHarmony for babies’, bill would create connected databases for pregnant women and those looking to adoptA Repu…
US congresswoman ‘rooting’ for Canada and Mexico against Trump’s threats
Democrat Jasmine Crockett calls it ‘really wild’ that it is foreign leaders who are speaking truth to powerThe congress…
Middle East: Hamas releases 5 Israeli hostages from Gaza
Militant group Hamas has released five of six Israeli hostages as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. In exchange, Israel …
New Zealand says China fired live rounds in new navy drills
New Zealand's navy said it observed a Chinese vessel firing live rounds in international waters. Earlier, on Friday, Au…
German election: What is at stake?
Germany heads to the polls on February 23. Immigration and the economy topped the agenda during the campaign. The conse…
DR Congo: UNSC calls on Rwandan troops to leave
In a unanimous resolution, the Security Council condemned the M23 advances with the support of the Rwanda Defense Force…
Ukraine: How three years of war changed us
When war broke out, DW journalist Konstantin Goncharov left Germany, returning to Ukraine and the ranks of its army. Th…
German election: Parties kick off last day of campaigning
The conservative CDU/CSU alliance under Friedrich Merz is ahead in the polls, with the far-right Alternative for German…
Why hate speech is punishable by law in Germany
Can you express your opinion freely in Germany? Yes, but not unconditionally. Rules on speech are stricter in Germany t…