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Developing nations want China to increase funding for efforts to cope with impacts of climate change
Developing nations will need trillions in climate finance if they are to cope with the impacts of climate change. As negotiations continue to reach a [more…]
What went wrong with Spain’s flood response?
Two weeks after the devastating floods in Spain, scientists have visited the affected area to investigate the causes and prevent future disasters, while the political [more…]
“Zama zama”: Understanding the complexities of illegal mining in South Africa
The entire world is closely watching the alarming situation of over 4,000 zama zamas trapped underground in Stilfontein, South Africa. But who are they, and [more…]
Fear of the dentist: no way! | DW Shorts
Labrador Aldo helps the little patients at an Ecuadorian practice to keep their nerve. Doctor and owner Glenda Arias trained the four-legged friend especially for [more…]
Why Japan’s lost-and-found system works so well | DW News
In Japan, your lost keys, headphones or even a pet gone astray have a good chance of being reunited with you. In the police’s lost-and-found [more…]
How Trump’s Treasury secretary pick’s tariff agenda might spur protectionist policies globally
US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Scott Bessent as the next treasury secretary to implement his campaign promises, including tax cuts and new import tariffs. [more…]
Russia says Ukraine attacked Bryansk region with US-made ATACMS missiles | DW News
Ukraine has for the first time fired US-made ATACMS missiles into Russia. Ukraine and Russia say six of the ballistic missiles targeted a military facility [more…]
Questions raised over Portugal’s capacity to host Europe’s largest annual tech event
As Europe’s largest annual Web Summit draws to a close, questions are being asked about Lisbon’s capacity to host the event beyond 2028 when the [more…]
Angela Merkel to publish memoir ‘Freedom’ | DW News
The world hasn’t seen or heard much from former German Chancellor Angela Merkel since she stepped down in 2021. Merkel was the first chancellor to [more…]
Why Germany’s largest refugee center has such poor conditions | Focus on Europe
At a refugee shelter in Tegel, an increasing number of people are complaining about poor hygiene and bad food. The shelter is only meant to [more…]
