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Why Trump wants US government stake in chipmaker Intel

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Germany updates: Economy shrinks more than expected

Adidas reps apologize to Mexican artisans over sandals

EU-US deal set to lower car tariffs, no exception for wine

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The Maanshan nuclear power plant, located on Taiwan's southern coast

The Maanshan nuclear power plant, located on Taiwan's southern coast

Taiwan’s nuclear referendum reveals energy dilemma

Taiwan’s nuclear referendum reveals energy dilemma

Taiwan’s nuclear vote highlights the struggle to balance energy security, environmental risks and geopolitical threats.

Kwaku Bediako, a man wearing dark sunglasses and a red shirt, poses with his hands together in his studio

Kwaku Bediako, a man wearing dark sunglasses and a red shirt, poses with his hands together in his studio

How to build the world’s biggest sustainable clothing brand

How to build the world’s biggest sustainable clothing brand

Can old clothes really be new again? Let’s find out from Ghana’s fashion visionary, Kwaku Bediako.

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Deutschland | Delikatessen | Lebkuchen

US tariffs may ruin Christmas for German gingerbread factory

US tariffs may ruin Christmas for German gingerbread factory

German gingerbread is baked in summer to be ready for the holiday season. US tariffs could hit Christmas cookie profits.

A worker cuts an iron plate near a shop at a steel and iron wholesale market in Kolkata

A worker cuts an iron plate near a shop at a steel and iron wholesale market in Kolkata

Steep US steel tariffs leave Indian foundries gasping

Steep US steel tariffs leave Indian foundries gasping

Trump’s steel tariff has hit Indian foundries hard. Layoffs loom as firms plead for urgent government help.

A model wearing a huge red hat on the runway of the Comme des Garcons Autumn/Winter 2025 fashion show in Paris

A model wearing a huge red hat on the runway of the Comme des Garcons Autumn/Winter 2025 fashion show in Paris

Dior, Gucci and other luxury brands in crisis as sales slide

Dior, Gucci and other luxury brands in crisis as sales slide

Recent sales figures show the luxury fashion market is losing some of its luster. Are premium brands going out of style?

A street hawker walks past clothes stores in Hanoi, Vietnam

A street hawker walks past clothes stores in Hanoi, Vietnam

Is Vietnam going too far with its tax revolution?

Is Vietnam going too far with its tax revolution?

Critics warn that Vietnam’s new tax overhaul could wipe out a swath of the economy it is aimed at strengthening.

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Cannabis Cowboys Podcast Teaser

Cannabis Cowboys: DW podcast investigates big cannabis scam

An investment scam, missing millions, spies, aristocrats and whistleblowers. It’s a perfect mess. It’s Cannabis Cowboys.

Cannabis Cowboys: DW investigative true crime podcast drops

Cannabis Cowboys: DW podcast investigates big cannabis scam

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People view Rolex watches that are in the display window of a store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan

People view Rolex watches that are in the display window of a store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan

How will US tariffs impact Swiss watchmakers?

Swiss exports to the US now face a 39% tariff — what’s next for the iconic watch industry?

A combination photo of US President Donald Trump (left) and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping

A combination photo of US President Donald Trump (left) and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping

Why is Trump being so generous to China?

Donald Trump has slashed tariffs and softened his stance on China, while imposing steep duties on India and Brazil.

A selection of Ferrero Rocher chocolates on display at a candy store in Kyiv, Ukraine, on September 7, 2022

A selection of Ferrero Rocher chocolates on display at a candy store in Kyiv, Ukraine, on September 7, 2022

Turkey’s hazelnut frost threatens chocolate supply chains

A cold snap shrank Turkey’s hazelnut harvest. Nutella and Ferrero Rocher lovers are bracing for higher prices.

A lab worker in an diamond plant in Surat, India

A lab worker in an diamond plant in Surat, India

Indian workers fear economic downturn under Trump’s tariffs

India’s labor-intensive textile, jewelry and auto parts industries are expected to be among the hardest hit by tariffs.

Galatasaray's new signings Victor Osimhen and Leroy Sane at their unveiling ceremony at RAMS Park Stadium in Istanbul.

Galatasaray's new signings Victor Osimhen and Leroy Sane at their unveiling ceremony at RAMS Park Stadium in Istanbul.

Is Turkey becoming football’s next Saudi Arabia?

Turkey’s top clubs have been paying record transfer fees. But what’s behind this spending spree, and is it sustainable?

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen talking with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, India, Feb. 28, 2025.

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen talking with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, India, Feb. 28, 2025.

Will EU-India ties survive the latest Russia sanctions?

Experts say Brussels’ sanctions are largely symbolic — while the real threat to New Delhi comes from looming US tariffs.

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View of an older woman selling fruit in the street

View of an older woman selling fruit in the street

Hong Kong’s iconic street hawkers face extinction

Authorities have been limiting hawking licenses since the 1970s, and most hawkers are now well past retirement age.

View of a camel in a semi-arid landscape

View of a camel in a semi-arid landscape

Somalia’s camel milk revolution helps boost health, jobs

Farming camels has become increasingly popular in Somalia, with their milk full of vitamins and minerals.

A row of Pewabic Pottery tiles in various colors on display in Detroit, Michigan

A row of Pewabic Pottery tiles in various colors on display in Detroit, Michigan

Pewabic Pottery: Still handcrafted in Detroit

Detroit pottery brings modern flair while keeping its old-school charm and traditional manufacturing methods.

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Perspectives Matter #2921 The Escalating North Korea Challenge

Perspectives Matter #2921 The Escalating North Korea Challenge

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Perspectives Matter #2922 - The Attack on Democracy and on Civil Liberties, Naim, Short 001

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