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A holiday rep who was unable to sing teaches himself then scoops two music awards.

US shares saw their biggest one-day drop since 2020 after renewed signs of waning consumer confidence.

Health authorities in North America and Europe have detected dozens of suspected or confirmed cases of monkeypox since early May, sparking concern the disease endemic in parts of Africa is spreading.

An investigation by DW and partners has found that European researchers have cooperated with China’s National University of Defense Technology. The NUDT’s purpose is to "Strengthen the Armed Forces and the Nation."

G7 partners meet Thursday hoping to find a solution for Kyiv’s budget troubles as the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to roil the global economy. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). 

Rights group Amnesty International on Thursday urged football’s governing body FIFA pay compensation equal to the total 2022 World Cup prize money for migrant workers “abused” in host nation Qatar.

Juan Carlos, the former king of Spain, will return to the country after spending nearly two years in exile in the United Arab Emirates. Carlos is set to visit his son, King Felipe VI, in Madrid.

Desperate mothers are trying to mix their own baby formula, but experts warn of the dangers.

During his nightly video address, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said "Ukraine will return" to all the territories currently occupied by Russian forces. DW has the latest on Russia’s invasion.

But the too-close-to-call Republican primary in Pennsylvania is likely to go to a recount.

A month on after a zinc mine was flooded in Burkina Faso, relatives of those trapped refuse to give up.

Sri Lanka’s giant neighbour is emerging as one of its biggest providers of aid, after years of mistrust.

UN chief Antonio Guterres warns that developing countries face disaster due to rising prices.

The US government will fly in baby formula on commercial planes contracted by the military in an airlift aimed at easing the major shortage plaguing the country, the White House said on Wednesday.

A new station in Panama allows marginalised groups to speak out about their lives and communities.

A large group of talented young musicians and their families have been evacuated out of Ukraine into Slovenia.

Eintracht Frankfurt beat Rangers 5-4 on penalties to win the Europa League on Wednesday after the final in Seville finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.

Juan Carlos left Spain in 2020 after he was linked to an inquiry into alleged corruption.

New York University bestowed the renowned pop singer with an honorary degree.

Several southern French towns sizzled in record high temperatures for May on Wednesday, while the month as whole is on track to be the hottest since records began, the national weather service said. 

Prosecutors will ask whether social platforms were “used to stream, promote, or plan” the murders.

Portuguese officials confirmed five cases of the monkeypox disease. The viral infection, rarely found in Europe, has also been reported in Spain and Britain.

The 21-year-old admits killing an unarmed civilian, in Ukraine’s first war crimes trial since war began.

Tom Cruise touched down in Cannes on Wednesday to launch “Top Gun: Maverick”, making his first appearance in three decades at the world’s premier film festival and cementing his status as a champion of the big screen.

Belarus has introduced the death penalty for attempts to carry out acts of terrorism – charges faced by exiled opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who on Wednesday joined the United States in denouncing the decision.

It will invest in pipelines in other countries but will speed up a shift to green energy.

A lawsuit accuses the firms of advertising burgers that look bigger than they actually are.

The European Union plans to invest up to €300 billion to reduce its dependence on Russian fossil fuels, the European Commission announced.