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EU reaches deal on ‘return hubs’ for rejected asylum-seekers
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Afghanistan’s crisis fuels hidden violence against women
Afghanistan’s crisis fuels hidden violence against women
As poverty deepens and the Taliban curtails women’s rights, domestic violence is becoming harder to escape.Afghanistan05/25/2026May 25, 2026
Poland’s organic farms increasingly run by women
Poland’s organic farms increasingly run by women
Faced with a rise in large-scale monoculture crops, a new generation of female organic farmers is pushing back.Poland05/25/2026May 25, 202605:23 min
France bans far-right Israeli Security Minister Ben-Gvir
France bans far-right Israeli Security Minister Ben-Gvir
The ban comes as global outrage grows over Israel’s treatment of activists detained while trying to deliver aid to Gaza.Israel05/24/2026May 24, 202606:14 min
Ghana: What comes after the world’s largest beaded bag?
Ghana: What comes after the world’s largest beaded bag?
For Juliana Gharbin, winning the Guinness World Record was just the beginning. Ghana05/16/2026May 16, 202605:14 min
AfricaLink News: May 5
AfricaLink News: May 5
Disappearances and bodies found floating in rivers spark public concern in Tanzania Africa05/05/2026May 5, 202602:31 min
Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai honored by DW
Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai honored by DW
The Hong Kong publisher’s son said the award shows that those who fight for the freedom of others “are never alone.” Hong Kong04/30/2026April 30, 2026Show moreSkip next section A closer look
A closer look
Press freedom
A free and independent media landscape, a fundamental characteristic of democracies, is protected by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. May 3 marks World Press Freedom Day.
What happened to jailed Belarus dissident Raman Pratasevich?
What happened to jailed Belarus dissident Raman Pratasevich?
In 2021, Belarus diverted a flight to seize journalist Raman Pratasevich. Why is he now seemingly supporting the regime?Belarus05/22/2026May 22, 2026
India swats cockroach movement over ‘national security’
India swats cockroach movement over ‘national security’
After the CJP’s X handle was blocked in India, reports say its Instagram handle is also in danger of suspension. India05/22/2026May 22, 2026
Turkey: DW’s Alican Uludag released, but trial continues
Turkey: DW’s Alican Uludag released, but trial continues
Alican Uludag is accused of “insulting” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which in Turkey can carry a jail sentence.Turkey05/21/2026May 21, 2026Explore moreSkip next section In the spotlight
In the spotlight
Iran: Surge of political prisoners amid US-Israel war
Amid the US-Iran war, as the world watches the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran is increasing pressure on political prisoners.Iran05/12/2026May 12, 2026
How child soldiers in Sudan become influencers on TikTok
Child soldiers from Sudan are going viral on social media. A dangerous trend, psychologists warn.Sudan05/04/2026May 4, 2026
Sudan’s civil war: ‘Genocide’ in plain sight
A UN investigator told DW that the atrocities committed by the RSF militia in el-Fasher bear the hallmarks of genocide.Sudan04/30/2026April 30, 2026Skip next section Specials & Events
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