President Biden defends US pull-out as Taliban claim victory – BBC Newsnight
US President Joe Biden has defended his decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan, a move which led to Taliban…
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Rebuilding in Germany's Ahr valley after the catastrophic floods | Focus on Europe
People in the Ahr valley are trying to rebuild their homes in the wake of devastating floods. It’s a daunting…
Taliban take over Kabul airport – BBC News
The final US forces have now withdrawn, marking the end of a 20-year presence in Afghanistan. Following the pullout, Taliban…
Afghanistan faces displacement crisis as 3.5 million flee their homes | DW News
Western allies say they’ve extracted more than 100000 people from Afghanistan in recent weeks, including citizens, diplomats, the military –…
Coronavirus protesters clash with police in Berlin | DW News
In Berlin, police detained about 100 people during protests against the German government’s coronavirus restrictions. Several thousand people are reported…
Hurricane Ida slams into Louisiana as category 4 storm | DW News
Hurricane Ida has reached the Louisiana coast as one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the US. The…
Can carbon offsetting help the planet? – BBC News
Is it really possible to buy your way out of creating harmful greenhouse gases that cause climate change? Governments, companies…
Afghanistan: Rocket blast hits house near Kabul Airport | DW News
A rocket has hit a house in a neighborhood northwest of Kabul’s airport. The strike has been confirmed by Kabul’s…
Madagascar on the brink of "climate change famine" – BBC News
Madagascar is on the brink of experiencing the world’s first “climate change famine”, according to the United Nations. It says…
Germany's hidden cracks: A nation at a crossroads | DW Analysis
Germany may be known as Europe’s powerhouse, as a tolerant society that has learned from its dark past. But beneath…