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Couples looking to have children often turn to surrogacy agencies in Georgia without understanding the hidden costs
Georgia became a hub for surrogate pregnancies after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. DW spoke with parents, and those who wanted to become parents, about the hidden costs of a booming…
Ukrainian prisoners of war and defectors have been gathered into a Russian battalion to face Ukrainian forces — why? And how?
Russia has announced a battalion consisting of Ukrainian "volunteers." But veterans and former prisoners of war share very different accounts.…
Money, networks and bias: Why women struggle to win seats in US politics
The US is holding Congress and state governors elections. At all levels of US politics, women are underrepresented — but they may win some historic victories in the midterms on November 3.…
Is China seeking to restrict Taiwan's cultural presence?
From coffee competitions to literature awards, Beijing appears to be working to limit Taiwan's international cultural and political impact.…
How the Houthi-Saudi conflict is affecting countries on Africa's Red Sea coast — and beyond
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which Yemeni government forces are trying to take back from the Houthis, is located not far from Djibouti and other African states.…
Schools crisis in France: Investment fails to inspire confidence
For weeks, schoolchildren in France have been protesting the failing education system. Compared to many other countries, France invests heavily in education but critics say that the funds are not dist…
Eritrean troops in Ethiopia raise fears of a regional war
Ethiopia and Eritrea are trading blame for confrontations in Tigray amid international calls for restraint. Their respective allies have the potential to catapult the conflict into a regional war.…
Macron and Steinmeier struggle to revive Franco-German ties
Presidents Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Emmanuel Macron are about to step down from their offices. Their meeting in France made it clear how urgently the Franco-German partnership needs new momentum.…
US imposes sanctions aiming to 'dismantle' International Criminal Court
The US has announced new sanctions on the International Criminal Court. It's the latest in a series of steps by the Donald Trump administration as it seeks to "dismantle" the intergovernmental organiz…
Poland: Lifeline for Ukrainian refugees confronts donor fatigue and online abuse as anti-Ukrainian sentiment grows
A Ukrainian woman who fled the war in her country built a lifeline for refugees in Poland. Now her organization faces donor fatigue, funding cuts and rising hostility as support for Ukrainians in Pola…
India's 'cockroaches' vs Election Commission: What you need to know ahead of CJP's October 10 protests
The Indian capital New Delhi has been turned into a fortress with train and metro cancelations, barricades and heavy police presence ahead of Saturday's planned protests against the chief of India's e…
After airport strike, Trump considering whether to join fight against Houthis
Following the latest strike Saturday on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, President Trump said the U.S. "may" join the fight against the Iran-backed Houthis.…
Republicans face midterm backlash from factory workers squeezed out of jobs by Trump's tariffs
President Donald Trump's tariffs are turning factory workers against his Republican Party over fears the import taxes could lead to fewer jobs instead of the manufacturing renaissance he promised…
Trump’s brash remarks entertain crowd at election rally in Tennessee
US President Donald Trump told his supporters they would applaud anything he says.…
‘I wish I had stayed with you’: Gaza mother died of cancer after waiting months to be evacuated
A complex evacuation process, restrictions on medications and a lack of fully-functioning hospitals has led to thousands of ill and injured patients languishing without treatment. Maira Butt reports…
At least 109 dead, over 100 missing as migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti
Search and rescue operations conducted after vessel carrying more than 300 people capsizes near Guhere.…
Middle East crisis live: Houthis warn passengers against using Saudi airport after deadly attack on Riyadh
US president Donald Trump says he is weighing whether the US will join Saudi strikes against the Iran-backed HouthisThe Guardian’s diplomatic correspondent Patrick Wintour has offered some context on …
The scramble to rewrite Biden’s record on Gaza
Former Biden officials are offering their accounts of the Gaza war. Is this a coming clean or revisionism?…
Zaporizhzhia airstrikes kill 17 as Russia intensifies attacks across Ukraine
Zaporizhzhia was hit by deadly Russian airstrikes on Saturday, 10 October, killing at least 17 people, including three children, Ukrainian officials said. Rescuers searched rubble for survivors as the…
Pope Leo to undergo surgery after nodular lesion found in lung, Vatican says
The American pope has no previously known health problems and is known to be physically active…
A heroic, 7-day bike ride made this teen a global star. Where is she now?
Her epic ride — carrying her injured dad on her $20 hot pink bicycle — made headlines. Promises were made — financial help, training for a cycling career, even a movie deal. Were any of them kept?…
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Kyiv will halt energy strikes if Putin does the same after Trump row
The US struck a deal with Moscow after ‘repeated’ US requests to Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, it has been reported…
Wringing Hope From the Rubble of Gaza
The cease-fire last October ostensibly brought an end to Israel’s war in Gaza after the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023. A year later, however, Israeli strikes, though less frequent, haven’t stopped…
What to Know About the Protests in India
Scattered protests against sweeping revisions to India’s voter rolls broke out on Sunday in New Delhi. The police met earlier protests with an extraordinary show of force.…
Liverpool vs Man City live: Premier League
Follow updates from the clash at Anfield, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.…
Burnham faces questions over push to scrap photo ID voting requirement
Ministers reportedly seeking to halve time for Lords scrutiny of voting and donations changes amid election speculationAndy Burnham is facing questions over plans to speed up sweeping changes to Brita…
Delhi sees more protests as freed 'cockroach' group's leaders vow to fight on
Hundreds of people who came out on the streets despite the police's restrictions were detained on Sunday.…
Polish police warn of possible attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk
Poland's police have received information about a possible attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz…
Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove nodule on lung
The 71-year-old Leo made the announcement during his Sunday noon blessing…
India's "Cockroach Party" leaders released from detention
Three leaders of India's Cockroach Janata Party, a youth movement, were released Sunday, a day after they were detained ahead of protests against a contentious revision of voter lists.…