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Iran war: US and Iran trade fire amid stalled talks

Deutsche Welle • Jun 3, 2026

The US and Iran traded renewed fire in the Persian Gulf in a flareup of violence on Wednesday. The fighting comes as peace efforts remain stalled.

Spain's Princess Leonor makes history with parachute training, reports say

Deutsche Welle • Jun 3, 2026

Princess Leonor of Spain becomes the first Spanish royal to complete a parachuting course at the age of 20, according to Spanish media.

Germany: Cologne Cathedral to charge tourists €12 for entry

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

Cologne Cathedral has laid out plans to charge tourist visitors, starting in July. They will be asked to pay €12 each, to help cover maintenance costs…

Germany's Merz backs Hungary's new pro-EU course

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

After talks with Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects a positive reset in EU relations. Meanwhile, Bud…

El Nino could push temperatures higher, UN warns

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

The World Meteorological Organization says there's a high likelihood of a moderate or possibly strong El Nino weather phenomenon in the coming months.…

Trump appoints Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

Pulte will take over the role of acting director of national intelligence after the departure of Tulsi Gabbard. He will be involved in important secur…

Wim Wenders asks: Should movies be re-edited post-release?

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

Actress Nastassja Kinski wants Wim Wenders to remove a sexualized scene from his film "The Wrong Move," in which she appeared topless at the age of 13…

Kosovo general election: the cost of political polarization

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

Sunday's election in Kosovo — the third in under 16 months — is marked by a clash between former allies PM Albin Kurti and ex-President Vjosa Osmani, …

Google wants to release millions of sterile mosquitoes to fight species that spread disease. But is it ethical?

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

Google's Debug research program plans to release millions of sterile mosquitoes to fight species that spread diseases like dengue. How does the method…

Why Google wants to release millions of mosquitoes in the US

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

Google's Debug research program plans to release millions of sterile mosquitoes to fight species that spread diseases like dengue. How does the method…

'Cockroach' movement gives voice to India's angry youth

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

The satirical Cockroach Janta Party has tapped into the concerns of the India's youth over issues plaguing the nation's education and employment polic…

Japan: Bear rampage injures 4 in Fukushima

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

This latest attack comes after 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, according to authorities.

Ebola: Kenya's president defends US site amid protests

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

A Kenyan court has blocked a planned quarantine center for US citizens, as President Ruto urged people to "relax" about the facility. Meanwhile, the W…

Nigeria: How religious divides worsen conflict during drought

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

Drought is often blamed for Nigeria's farmer-herder violence. But new research shows clashes rise mainly where Muslim herders meet predominantly Chris…

Unpacking Germany's campaign for a UN Security Council seat

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

On Wednesday, the United Nations will hold elections for several seats on the UN Security Council. Germany's government is campaigning vigorously for …

Germany seeks a seat on the UN Security Council

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

In early June, the United Nations will hold elections for several seats on the US Security Council. The German government is campaigning vigorously fo…

Taiwan's Lai: Status quo is key to secure tech supply chains

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

President Lai Ching-te has opened an AI and tech summit in Taipei, saying preserving the status quo is key to securing supply chains. Taiwan is a cruc…

Legendary warrior women: The history of the Amazons

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

They're said to have cut off their breasts to better draw their bows, and killed their male offspring. What's true behind the myths surrounding the Am…

European Parliament committee votes to scrap US tariffs

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

US President Donald Trump has threatened to slap higher tariffs on European goods if the EU misses a July 4 deadline to approve a trade deal with Wash…

US-Iran talks appear stalled as Trump claims otherwise

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

Iranian media had reported US-Iran negotiations were halted amid continued fighting in Lebanon. US President Trump later said reports of stalled talks…

Middle East updates: US-Iran talks appear to stall again

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

An Iranian military official says "war is inevitable" because Tehran won't surrender. Also, reports of strikes between Israel and Hezbollah continue a…

Middle East updates: US-Iran talks appear to stall

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

An Iranian military official says "war is inevitable" because Tehran won't surrender. Also, reports of strikes between Israel and Hezbollah continue, …

Who owns the billions in Germany's 'forgotten accounts'?

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

Billions of euros sit untouched in Germany's dormant bank accounts. With heirs unaware and no central register in place, banks and politicians are deb…

Germany news: Poverty rises to new high, charity group says

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

Poverty in Germany appears to be rising, with one charity group warning of a "crisis-like situation." Meanwhile, Hungary's new Prime Minister, Peter M…

Israel-Lebanon conflict: Why military pressure isn't enough

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

Clashes persist as Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon despite Trump's ceasefire claims. Experts warn the offensive is undermining talks with Hezbollah …

India news: Mamata Banerjee vows to 'fight or die' at protest in Kolkata

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

Banerjee accused the BJP-led state government of targeting TMC leaders and forcibly evicting hawkers. DW has more.

India news: Mamata Banerjee presses ahead with protest amid turmoil in TMC

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

Mamata Banerjee said she would proceed with a sit-in protest in Kolkata, amid escalating tensions within the TMC. DW has more.

Most new German citizens keep original nationality: survey

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

Germany's previous government changed laws to allow dual citizenship. A new survey shows that, one year after that reform, more than 85% of new German…

Russia launches major missile attack on Ukraine, several killed

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy had been warning residents for days that Russia was planning a major assault.

Denmark's Frederiksen secures third term as prime minister

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

After her party's weakest showing since 1903, Mette Frederiksen spent months negotiating a coalition to stay in power.

Seeking deal with Iran, Trump promises calm in Lebanon

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said Israel and Hezbollah have agreed that "all shooting will stop." Iran has suspended negotiations as it insists there…

Trump promises calm in Lebanon with eyes on peace with Iran

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

The US president has said both Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to tone down the fighting. Iran has suspended negotiations as it insists there can be …

Ethiopia goes electric following gas car ban

Deutsche Welle • Jun 2, 2026

Electric vehicles have taken off in Ethiopia. Key to the shift: a world-first ban on importing fossil fuel-powered vehicles.

EU lawmakers reach deal on 'return hubs' for rejected asylum seekers

Deutsche Welle • Jun 1, 2026

The controversial deal involves sending migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected to third party countries. It still requires formal appro…

EU reaches deal on 'return hubs' for rejected asylum seekers

Deutsche Welle • Jun 1, 2026

The controversial deal involves sending migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected to third party countries. It still requires formal appro…

Alphabet plans $80 billion stock sale as AI spending surges

Deutsche Welle • Jun 1, 2026

The Google parent company's announcement comes on the same day as Anthropic said it had confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering

London Tube workers go on two-day strike

Deutsche Welle • Jun 1, 2026

A strike in London's Tube will see the closure of two train lines and partial closure of two others, as the union demands better worker condition for …

Serena Williams confirms return to professional tennis

Deutsche Welle • Jun 1, 2026

The tennis icon will play doubles tennis at a grass court tournament this month, marking an expected return to the sport.

Refugees and migration: Is Europe closing its doors?

Deutsche Welle • Jun 1, 2026

Migration researchers have called on European governments to abandon isolationist policies. But many politicians are not heeding their calls.

Baden-WĂĽrttemberg restricts smoking in public spaces

Deutsche Welle • Jun 1, 2026

The southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg has expanded restrictions on smoking in public spaces like outdoor swimming pools, theme parks and …

UK wins court case over canceled plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda

Deutsche Welle • Jun 1, 2026

An international court has rejected a Rwandan claim for millions in damages over a scrapped deal to send asylum seekers to the East African nation.

Is 'nation hopping' ruining German youth football?

Deutsche Welle • Jun 1, 2026

Many young German footballers are choosing other countries over Germany. DFB Director Andreas Rettig is aiming to change this and is calling for a com…

Can Iran rebuild trust with its Gulf neighbors?

Deutsche Welle • Jun 1, 2026

Mutual suspicion between Iran and Persian Gulf countries is poised to affect regional stability, growth and cooperation years into the future.

Mozart the idol: Searching for beauty in times of crisis

Deutsche Welle • Jun 1, 2026

Mozart's music evokes lightness and beauty. In times of war and destruction, people often invoke the ideals of the classical era. But is this just an …

Coups and crises shake African democracy

Deutsche Welle • Jun 1, 2026

When Burkina Faso's junta leader Ibrahim Traore called for democracy in Africa to be "forgotten," it was more than a provocation — it signaled a polit…

Hungary's PM Peter Magyar moves to oust president

Deutsche Welle • Jun 1, 2026

Hungary's new Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, has moved to oust the president, threatening constitutional action. Head of state Tamas Sulyok has refused…

India news: 'Cockroach' party founder plans protests

Deutsche Welle • Jun 1, 2026

Abhijeet Dipke says he will return to India on June 6. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi has alleged 'fraud' in exam markings, and Virat Kohli has fired Bengalu…

Taiwan opposition leader heads to US

Deutsche Welle • Jun 1, 2026

KMT leader Cheng Li-wun is traveling to the US for a two-week visit. She has indicated she is "very interested" in meeting President Donald Trump but …

Mozambique: Are "Death Squads" targeting the opposition?

Deutsche Welle • Jun 1, 2026

Deadly violence against opposition politicians has shaken Mozambique. While the government calls the incidents isolated cases, opposition and civil so…

Germany news: Migration to Germany falls sharply in 2025

Deutsche Welle • Jun 1, 2026

Fewer migrants are making their way to Germany, with net migration dropping to nearly half what is was. Meanwhile, a court in Düsseldorf has sentenced…

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