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DW is bringing you updates from across Germany, where the top police official has spoken out against law enforcement officers' affiliation with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

The German chancellor had said that Israel was doing the "dirty work… for all of us." Meanwhile, Trump has said he "may" or "may not" get involved in the attacks on Iran.

Clashes between police and protesters have turned violent in Kenya, with police firing tear gas at crowds and security forces ...

A bill by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius foresees some military conscription in cases of need, German media reported.

Iran's president has said his country has to respond following US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. The US called operation "Midnight Hammer" an "overwhelming success." Follow DW for more.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Donald Trump that he was putting the US president's name forward. The pair ...

The German chancellor's support comes amid fresh strikes launched by both Israel and Iran. Meanwhile, in Gaza, dozens were reported killed near a GHF aid distribution site. Follow DW for more.

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Ukrainian officials reported a "massive" overnight strike in Kyiv. Seven people were reported to have been killed as rescuers worked to bring the injured to safety. DW has the latest. https://p.dw ...

As of the end of 2024, Germany's population stood at just under 83.6 million, an increase of 121,000 compared to the previous year. This marks a slowdown from 2023, when the numbers grew by 338,000.