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Jan-Philipp Scholz

International correspondent in Europe, Africa and the Middle East with a focus on conflict regions, migration and organized crime.

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A burned out car sits among burned out buildings in Bucha, Ukraine in 2022.

A burned out car sits among burned out buildings in Bucha, Ukraine in 2022.

Ukrainian photographer who risked all to film Bucha massacre

Amateur photographer Vasyl Molchan risked everything to document Russian war crimes in a small town near Kyiv.

Wounded man lies on hospital bed and is treated by medical staff.

Wounded man lies on hospital bed and is treated by medical staff.

Ukraine's medical units saving lives on the front lines

In Ukraine, doctors and paramedics are finding it increasingly difficult to do their work on the front lines.

A group of irregular migrants shortly after their arrival on the Spanish island of Mallorca.

A group of irregular migrants shortly after their arrival on the Spanish island of Mallorca.

Migrant arrivals hit new record high in Spain

The popular holiday island of Mallorca is about to become a new hotspot for irregular migrants to enter Europe.

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Pedro Sanchez, Spain's prime minister, speaks at a podium during a year-end press conference on December 15, 2025.

Pedro Sanchez, Spain's prime minister, speaks at a podium during a year-end press conference on December 15, 2025.

Iran war strains US-Spain relations

Iran war strains US-Spain relations

Trump lashes out against Spain after it condemned the attack on Iran. PM Sanchez warns US is playing ‘Russian roulette’.

Rescue workers in Bnei Brak, Israel, after an Iranian rocket strike on the morning of February 28

Rescue workers in Bnei Brak, Israel, after an Iranian rocket strike on the morning of February 28

What will war on Iran mean for Israel?

What will war on Iran mean for Israel?

So far, many Israelis support their government's decision to attack Iran — but there are also critical voices.

A colourful wooden boat carrying migrants is being towed by a coast guard vessel

A colourful wooden boat carrying migrants is being towed by a coast guard vessel

Migrants from Africa brave deadly Canary Islands crossing

Migrants from Africa brave deadly Canary Islands crossing

People who attempt to cross from West Africa to the EU face rough seas in crowded boats, and, in some cases, violence.

A Palestinian shepherd tends his flock of goats with an Israeli settlement in the background

A Palestinian shepherd tends his flock of goats with an Israeli settlement in the background

Outcry over Israel's West Bank settlement plan

Outcry over Israel's West Bank settlement plan

In 2025 alone, Israel legalized around 50 settlements against international law — more than ever before.

Two young girls in red and white Christmas costumes, attending holiday festivities in Taybeh speak into a DW microphone

Two young girls in red and white Christmas costumes, attending holiday festivities in Taybeh speak into a DW microphone

West Bank Christians mark Christmas despite settler threats

West Bank Christians mark Christmas despite settler threats

One of the last Christian villages in the Israeli-occupied West Bank marks Christmas despite escalating settler attacks.

Angela Mendoza stands outside a Spanish home, a strong assistant can be seen next to her

Angela Mendoza stands outside a Spanish home, a strong assistant can be seen next to her

Spain: How an ex-dancer is taking on squatters

Spain: How an ex-dancer is taking on squatters

Angela Mendoza used to be a flamenco dancer. Now, she works as an eviction expert, returning occupied homes to their rightful owners.

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