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US and Iranian negotiators head to Switzerland for talks

Libanon Qannarit 2026 | Angehörige trauern nach israelischem Luftangriff

Libanon Qannarit 2026 | Angehörige trauern nach israelischem Luftangriff

Iran: 'Deep mistrust of President Trump' over Lebanon

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June 20, 2026

Terror probe into suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh

June 20, 2026

France bans alcohol at festivals as heatwave raises risks

June 20, 2026

Spain: PM's wife must face corruption trial, judge rules

June 20, 2026

Zelenskyy returns Poland's highest honor as row deepens

June 20, 2026

India: Hundreds attend 'Cockroach' party protest in Delhi

June 21, 2026

Germany news: Summer thunderstorms wreak havoc

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A closer look

FIFA World Cup

The 2026 men's World Cup is being held in the USA, Mexico and Canada. The final is scheduled for July 19. It will be the biggest World Cup of all time with 48 teams. Lionel Messi's Argentina are the defending champions.

Deniz Undav (in the crowd) celebrates with his friends after scoring against Ivory Coast

Deniz Undav (in the crowd) celebrates with his friends after scoring against Ivory Coast

Undav heroics help Germany beat Ivory Coast

Undav heroics help Germany beat Ivory Coast

In Germany's second 2026 World Cup game, Deniz Undav helped Germany to a comeback win against Ivory Coast in Toronto.

A Mexico female fan poses during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Festival at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

A Mexico female fan poses during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Festival at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Why Mexican-Americans prefer to support Mexico at World Cup

Why Mexican-Americans prefer to support Mexico at World Cup

Mexican-American football fans in the US often split allegiances between their two cultures.

Jonathan Tah (far left), Leroy Sane (second left) and Antonio Rüdiger (second right) all have African roots but play for Germany

Jonathan Tah (far left), Leroy Sane (second left) and Antonio Rüdiger (second right) all have African roots but play for Germany

Germany's 2026 World Cup squad built on African roots

Germany's 2026 World Cup squad built on African roots

Germany's 2026 World Cup squad has leaders with African heritage. The diversity of the team is a strength.

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Africa

Drifter Jamus Bashar Muhammad puts on his helmet and gets ready for a test drive in his yellow and black race car.

Drifter Jamus Bashar Muhammad puts on his helmet and gets ready for a test drive in his yellow and black race car.

How Abuja is driving Nigeria's motor sport future

In the central Nigerian city of Abuja, a special racetrack is set to serve as a springboard for up-and-coming talent.

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Asia

Electric vehicles charging at a charging station in Shandong

Electric vehicles charging at a charging station in Shandong

Charging ahead: EVs outpace growth predictions

China leads on electric mobility, but Europe and others are catching up. The Iran war is providing an extra push.

Germany

view of a primary school classroom with smiling children with laptops

view of a primary school classroom with smiling children with laptops

Inequality is elementary to Germany's school system

An elementary school in Bonn is offering a new model in a system that often predetermines children's educational paths.

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Europe

Black smoke billows from the area of Gazprom NeftÄôs Moscow oil refinery.

Black smoke billows from the area of Gazprom NeftÄôs Moscow oil refinery.

Are Ukraine drones really exposing gaps in Russia's defense?

Once seen as almost impenetrable, Russian air defenses are now under growing strain from Ukrainian drones.

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Middle East

A Shiite sheikh who returns to his village following the announcement of an initial ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, collects religious books from his destroyed library in Deir Qanoun, south Lebanon.

A Shiite sheikh who returns to his village following the announcement of an initial ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, collects religious books from his destroyed library in Deir Qanoun, south Lebanon.

Lebanon: Is US-Iran peace deal a 'victory' for Hezbollah?

Lebanon's Hezbollah group has claimed that the US-Iran peace deal is a "great victory." But what has it really won?

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North America

US curbs Anthropic AI access, raising global concerns

The Trump administration is accused of targeting Anthropic over the AI leader's reputation for being overly cautious.

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Latin America

People watch a live broadcast of the results of the first round of the presidential election, in Bogota, Colombia May 31, 2026

People watch a live broadcast of the results of the first round of the presidential election, in Bogota, Colombia May 31, 2026

Colombia: Presidential vote to decide country's future path

On Sunday, Colombians choose between a human rights activist and a security-focussed entrepreneur.

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250 years of the US Declaration of Indepedence

What did "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" actually mean back then — and today?

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Extreme weather

Heavy flooding, severe storms, record heat waves — climate change has brought an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. This is affecting people, ecosystems and economies around the world.

Deutschland Berlin 2026 | Menschen kühlen sich in Springbrunnen während Hitzewelle ab

Deutschland Berlin 2026 | Menschen kühlen sich in Springbrunnen während Hitzewelle ab

Europe swelters under heatwave

Europe swelters under heatwave

Scientists say human-driven climate change is making heatwaves more frequent and intense.

A man in an outdoor tree nursery. In the background, numerous other young trees are arranged in rows, supported by a structure of metal posts and crossbars.

A man in an outdoor tree nursery. In the background, numerous other young trees are arranged in rows, supported by a structure of metal posts and crossbars.

In Netherlands, nursery grows shade trees for warming cities

In Netherlands, nursery grows shade trees for warming cities

Trees large enough to provide shade can help residents. A Dutch company is making these available for easy transport.

People silhouetted against the sun in Quezon City, Philippines, during an El Nino-linked heatwave in April 2024

People silhouetted against the sun in Quezon City, Philippines, during an El Nino-linked heatwave in April 2024

What to expect from the strongest El Nino in over a century

What to expect from the strongest El Nino in over a century

A mighty El Nino weather pattern could bring drought, flooding and extreme heat. Can we prepare for the worst of it?

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Demonstrators clash with riot police during a protest against the government of Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz

Demonstrators clash with riot police during a protest against the government of Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz

Will army tanks soon roll through Bolivia?

After more than six weeks of protests, Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency.

USA | Signing the declaration of independence

USA | Signing the declaration of independence

250 years of the US' Declaration of Independence

250 years of the US' Declaration of Independence — power, freedom, and who America was built for.

On this picture, a man is showing a drone (in the Republic of Moldova)

On this picture, a man is showing a drone (in the Republic of Moldova)

Moldova seeks to produce interceptor drones

Moldova's neutrality has not shielded it from security risks. Drones have repeatedly made incursions into its airspace.

Two hands are working in dark, crumbly compost inside a wooden container. One open hand is holding a small earthworm

Two hands are working in dark, crumbly compost inside a wooden container. One open hand is holding a small earthworm

In Kenya, an experiment aims to turn sand into fertile soil

Forget fertilizers: This Kenyan project uses algae and biology to revive barren land despite extreme heat and salinity.

A pile of drinks cans

A pile of drinks cans

EU ban on BPA chemical in food packaging takes effect

The industrial chemical is known to interfere with the human hormonal system.

Rows of hanging umbrellas over a street in the Old Town of Antalya

Rows of hanging umbrellas over a street in the Old Town of Antalya

How cities are adapting to a warming world

As heat waves grow more frequent and fierce, cities worldwide are racing to cool streets and reshape urban life.

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Poland's president strips Zelenskyy of top honor
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DW | Living Planet | Podcast Teaser

DW | Living Planet | Podcast Teaser

Living Planet

Why are fungi so fascinating? What's better, tea or coffee? This podcast puts a fresh spin on the climate debate.

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A staff member views 'Mount Moriah at the Gate of the Ghetto' by Anish Kapoor, a huge red and black rock-like installation hanging from the ceiling.

A staff member views 'Mount Moriah at the Gate of the Ghetto' by Anish Kapoor, a huge red and black rock-like installation hanging from the ceiling.

New exhibitions for Anish Kapoor: Art on the edge

His art challenges our perception: Forms vanish and perspectives shift. Two new exhibitions revisit Anish Kapoor's work.

DW | Projekt Zukunft | Maikäfer

DW | Projekt Zukunft | Maikäfer

Maybeetles take flight — the mass emergence

Millions of cockchafers emerged in 2026 — a rare event that often falls in a World Cup year.

Florida’s Gulf Coast seen from above

Florida’s Gulf Coast seen from above

Florida Gulf Coast sees drop in international tourism

Tourism in Florida is declining among international visitors, while domestic travel remains strong.

Rayan Djima of Blumengarten sings on stage at a concert with musicians behind him.

Rayan Djima of Blumengarten sings on stage at a concert with musicians behind him.

The feel-good German song taking over social media

"Gut genug" is a German song about being encouraging and building confidence. The internet made it something more.

DW | Global Us | 2026 | Tourismusboom in Usbekistan bedroht historische Städte und Welterbe

DW | Global Us | 2026 | Tourismusboom in Usbekistan bedroht historische Städte und Welterbe

Uzbekistan: Tourism vs. Heritage

A tourism boom brings rapid growth — testing the balance between modernization and the protection of heritage sites.

Serena and Venus Williams both hold up their racquets to strike during a doubles match

Serena and Venus Williams both hold up their racquets to strike during a doubles match

Why the Williams sisters and other stars are playing longer

Venus Williams is one of several athletes still at the top decades after her debut. Is this happening more than before?

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