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February 3, 2026

Norway: Son of crown princess on trial over rape charges

February 3, 2026

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February 2, 2026

France's 2026 budget finally gets passed

February 2, 2026

Russian captain found guilty in North Sea tanker collision

February 2, 2026

Ukraine updates: Russia steps up attacks on transport routes

February 2, 2026

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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine in early 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

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Standing in a room, Mohammad Al Najar smiles at the camera as he holds a smartphone in his left hand

Tighter EU migration rules divide Palestinian families

Some Palestinians have left Gaza to start new lives in Europe but are struggling to bring their families with them.

Tourists line up to enter the Trevi Fountain in Rome, ahead of the start of paid entry, starting February 2, 2026

Rome introduces charge to see Trevi Fountain

Authorities say the fee will help to preserve the popular landmark for future generations to enjoy.

A model with short dark hair is shown in close-up; she is wearing a dress that resembles splashing water droplets or a breaking wave. An air bubble seems to surround her head.

Paris Fashion Week 2026 in pictures

Haute couture is more art than clothing, presented in a suitably extravagant manner at the Paris Fashion Show.

Dark caviar in a bright green broth are served on a white plate. The plate is presented on a marble table.

Guilty pleasure? Try sustainable caviar

Sturgeon can live long lives if they aren't killed for roe. How can it be done differently?

Aurora borealis lights up the sky above the houses of the Inuit village of Kapisillit

Why Greenland cannot be 'owned' by anyone

Trump wants to buy Greenland, but for the Inuit, such ownership isn't possible. Property is shared collectively by law.

This is a video still showing three men in hard hats and high-visibility vests filming as they stand in front of a construction site

Meet the British construction workers who are TikTok stars

Construction workers in Leicester lip-synch to popular tunes and become a hit on TikTok.

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Germany

Several streetcar trains are parked at the BVG depot on Siegfriedstraße in Berlin Lichtenberg

Public transport strike adds to weather chaos in Germany

The strikers' demands contradict Chancellor Friedrich Merz's call for more working hours.

Poland

Poland: A trillion‑dollar player knocking on the G20's door

Poland's been invited to observe next year's G20 summit. A full seat could take years but put Central Europe on the map.

Russian Federation

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Anti-woke Germans in Russia used as propaganda for Putin

Numbers contradict the Kremlin's claim of mass Western migration to Russia, especially from Germany.

Ukraine

eople stand at an entrance to a metro station as trains have stopped running due to a blackout

Power outages plunge Kyiv and other regions in darkness

On Saturday, Ukraine was hit by a massive power outage caused by a technical malfunction on transmission lines.

France

President Macron in Davos wearing reflective sunglasses against a blue backdrop

Trump and Macron: A turbulent transatlantic affair

The Greenland crisis is a unique litmus test for the French president's distinct approach to US President Donald Trump.

Netherlands

An actor dressed as Ebenezer Scrooge in a Victorian costume and hat poses for the camera in a crowded alley.

Scrooge comes to life at a Dickens festival in Deventer

After many film adaptations, Dickens' 1843 novella, A Christmas Carol, comes alive in the Dutch city of Deventer.

Belgium

The portrait of Bishop Antonius Triest, a painting by Gaspar de Crayer, is on display at the MSK Gent museum

Ghent museum refuses return of Nazi-looted painting

The heirs of a Jewish art dealer want the return a 17th-century painting they say was seized in Nazi-occupied Belgium.

Italy

2026 Winter Olympics: Fun events, but what about the bill?

Preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy have been far from perfect. Should the hosting model be changed?

Spain

A group of people sit around a table in a typical Spanish tapas bar enjoying food and drinks together.

What's special about Spanish tapas bars?

Small and cozy, eating while standing up, socializing: all Spaniards love these bars!

United Kingdom

Using a bat, a woman dressed in a red protective suit and a red helmet smashes objects in a so-called "rage room"

English rage rooms, stress relief for all ages

In Britain, rage rooms let people smash objects for 30 minutes as a way to relieve stress.

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Turkey's textile industry in crisis

Exports are dwindling as China and Bangladesh conquer EU markets. Those affected say they don't have much hope anymore.

In Hungary, prejudice prevents adoption of Roma children

Only about one-fifth of prospective adoptive parents in Hungary express no preference regarding a child's background.

A Ukrainian humanitarian worker speaks to a village resident. The landscape surrounding them is covered in snow.

Cold weather, Russian attacks force Ukrainians to evacuate

Aid workers are trying to persuade people to leave while they can. DW followed one such operation in Zaphorizhzhia.

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Flipping the Script: MEPs and EU voters reverse roles

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and voters switch places in the show produced by ENTR and DW News.

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Indonesian male model Raihan Fahrizal stands on a decorative bridge in Paris, France. In the background are some boats and the sky is cloudy.

From underdog to top model in Paris

Raihan Fahrizal, one of the few Indonesian male models in Paris, is regularly booked by the world's top fashion houses.

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Czechia's biggest artificial icefall lures winter climbers

A man-made ice wall in Czechia has become a winter destination for climbers seeking challenge and adventure.

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Celebrities, fans gather in Rome for Valentino's funeral

The fashion world has bid farewell to Valentino Garavani, the man known as the "last emperor" of Italian fashion.

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