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From north to south, Africa braces for volatile El Nino year

The World Meteorological Association warns that the El Nino climate phenomenon could bring drought, floods and displacement to parts of Africa later this year. Are governments prepared?

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Germany: Record debt and a seismic policy shift

The German government's draft budget for 2027 includes more money for the military and less for everything else, while debt continues to grow rapidly.

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Ghana: Uncertainty hangs over new government anti-corruption plan

President John Dramani Mahama wants to build trust by strengthening public accountability. But governance experts say the success of the anti-corruption plan will depend on the consistent enforcement of existing laws.

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OpenAI to launch 'strongest model yet' after delay

OpenAI is set to release its most powerful AI model series yet. The rollout was previously postponed after the US government raised concerns over potential cybersecurity risks.

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Renewed US-Iran war would hit Gulf countries hard

After US strikes on Iran, Iran targeted US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Even if Iran isn't targeting the governments or populations of its neighbors, Gulf countries have much to lose as fighting escalates.

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What's behind Hamas's move to dissolve Gaza government

Hamas plans to hand over civil administration in the Gaza Strip. Observers see this as a potential impetus for the peace process, but without disarmament and Israeli withdrawal, the political transition remains stalled.

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Trump's support for Venezuela opposition head Machado wanes

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace laureate María Corina Machado says she wants to return to her earthquake-ravaged homeland. Yet neither Venezuela's government nor the United States thinks that's a good idea.

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy swaps out prime minister in reshuffle

Ukraine's president announced a government shake up, with PM Yuliia Svyrydenko stepping down after a year in office. O recorte ajuda a contextualizar a pauta dentro de Economia.

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EU defense remains heavily reliant on the United States

There are many obstacles as EU governments seek to reduce their dependence on the US. DW looks at the European Unions's attempts to develop counterparts to Patriot and Tomahawk missiles, F-35 jets, and Starlink internet.

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Germany set to curb its Freedom of Information Act

The German government wants to amend the Freedom of Information Act. Critics fear the changes will water down the government's obligation to disclose information.

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Germany set to restrict its Freedom of Information Act

Critics fear the reforms could weaken government transparency by curbing civil society's access to official information and limiting requests from foreigners.

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Iranian newspaper threatens Germany's Chancellor Merz

A major Iranian newspaper has published a threat of "retaliation" against German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Politicians have expressed concern, and the German government has issued a cautious response.

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