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Even before the current war between Israel and Hamas, pro-Israeli internet users had claimed Palestine has always been a Jewish entity. They point to a flag depicted in a 1939 Larousse dictionary showing Palestine's flag bearing the Star of David. In this episode of Truth or Fake, Vedika Bahl shares the consensus of several historians and experts to debunk this theory.

Ecuador's new president has declared a 60-day state of emergency after a top drug gang leader vanished from prison. The move comes as the country is trying to tackle soaring levels of violence and crime.

Pentagon aware of reports of attack on US warship in the Red Sea — DW's Janelle Dumalaon reports

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina won another term in power in a contentious general election that was boycotted by the main opposition and drew a low turnout.

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had been disqualified due to a lifetime ban for individuals with criminal convictions. Monday's ruling now scraps that barrier for all potential candidates.

The former Left Party politician presented her team at a Berlin press conference Monday. It aims to defy labels with a mix of left-leaning economic, conservative migration, and pro-Russian foreign policy initiatives.

If you’ve experienced racial discrimination, you’ll know how it feels. Racism can cause high blood pressure, excess weight and mental health problems.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has authorised spot Bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) after years of opposition, in what cryptocurrency enthusiasts hope will spur wider interest in the digital currency. The move will give investors exposure to movements in Bitcoin prices without taking direct ownership of the token.

Three candidates, two superpowers and one island. Taiwan is picking a president and a parliament on Saturday amid steadily surging nationalism in mainland China and all the talk of decoupling and derisking by the United States. Who will succeed the outgoing pro-Western president, Tsai Ing-wen? How high are the stakes?

Russia's domestic security agency said the detained person was attempting to transfer information to Polish intelligence. Poland has denied these accusations.

Images of the Indian prime minister promoting India's idyllic Lakshadweep islands have exacerbated tensions with the Maldives, which is turning more towards China under a new government.

In France's eastern Lorraine region, scientists have uncovered vast deposits of natural hydrogen, one of the cleanest fuels in nature. The discovery could be the biggest of its kind so far, spurring a global energy race for the fuel of the future. The Down to Earth team takes a closer look.