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People cool off under water jets in Madrid

Spain heat wave kills over 1,000 in second-hottest June ever

Nature and EnvironmentJuly 1, 2026
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July 1, 2026

India news: Kotak to buy Deutsche Bank retail operations

July 1, 2026

Canada to compete in 2027 Eurovision Song Contest

July 1, 2026

Sudan's RSF accused of crimes against humanity in el-Fasher

July 1, 2026

German prosecutors arrest Rwanda genocide suspect

July 1, 2026

Rebel Catholic group SSPX defies pope, consecrates bishops

July 1, 2026

US lifts restrictions on Anthropic's advanced AI models

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Germany news: Raids on DFB, host cities over Euro 2024 perks

Police raid DFB offices and city halls in a probe into the alleged misappropriation of Euro 2024 tickets.
PoliticsJuly 1, 2026
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Middle East updates: Iran, US to attend talks in Qatar

Representatives from both countries will hold indirect meetings in Doha to discuss the next steps of the peace deal.
ConflictsJuly 1, 2026
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A rodeo performer carries a flag celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States at the Great American State Fair
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United States turns 250

To mark the 1776 declaration of independence from British rule, the US is planning a big celebration in Washington, D.C.

How the US shaped the world: 250 years of power and policies

GlobalizationJuly 1, 2026

250 years of German-US relations

HistoryJune 30, 202617 images

After 250 years, is US still living up to its 1776 promise?

HistoryJune 20, 202619:56 min
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Africa

President of Algeria Abdelmadjid Tebboune speaks during a press conference in Algiers

Algeria's parliamentary vote raises questions on real change

Seven years after pro-democracy protests, Algeria is electing a new parliament. Could it spark new political momentum?
PoliticsJuly 1, 2026
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Asia

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How does US-Iran war impact China's aspirations for Taiwan?

Having watched the US-Iran war play out messily,, did it make China more or less likely to consider invading Taiwan?
ConflictsJuly 1, 202612:48 min
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Germany

Angela Merkel shakes hands with artist Jeremie Queyra in front of the portrait he painted of her

Angela Merkel unveils official portrait in Berlin

On Tuesday former German Chancellor Merkel presented the painting for the government's official portrait gallery.
ArtsJune 30, 2026
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Europe

Cars queue chaotically in front of a gas station

Russia's fuel crisis: Is Putin under pressure?

Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries are straining fuel supplies. Will they push Putin toward negotiations?
PoliticsJuly 1, 2026
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Middle East

Diplomatic meeting between Israel and lebanon in Washington.

Israel peace deal greeted with skepticism, fear in Lebanon

Even Lebanese who don't like Hezbollah, the group fighting Israel, are worried about a new peace deal made with Israel.
ConflictsJune 30, 2026
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North America

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NASA's Swift Boost mission: chance for science and defense

Instead of letting an old space telescope fall to Earth, NASA wants to use a robot to boost it back into higher orbit.
ScienceJune 30, 2026
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Latin America

A rescuer stands with a search dog in the rubble of a building where they are searching for earthquake survivors in La Guaira, Venezuela

Venezuela earthquakes rescue efforts continue

Rescue efforts continue after Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes as families fear the worst.
CatastropheJune 30, 202602:30 min
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FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking place in the US, Mexico and Canada and is the biggest of its kind in history, with 48 teams and 104 games. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19.

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Drones monitor crowds during FIFA World Cup

Drones monitor crowds during FIFA World Cup

Police drones help officers track crowds and react faster during major events like the World Cup.
Digital WorldJuly 1, 202602:13 min
A big screen in East Rutherford signals a mandatory hydration break

Water breaks: The most controversial issue at the World Cup

Water breaks: The most controversial issue at the World Cup

The mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup have sparked debate in the stands, on the pitch, and far beyond.
SportsJuly 1, 2026
Germany's players look on after losing

Germany out of 2026 World Cup: What went wrong?

Germany out of 2026 World Cup: What went wrong?

Germany are out of the World Cup earlier than expected for the third straight time. How did this happen?
SportsJune 30, 2026
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Winners and losers of job change

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Citizenship and visas

Granting citizenship is seen as a way of binding a person to a country. In recent years, citizenship has come under pressure due to increasingly polarized politics about migration, economic ties and citizens' rights.

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Nationality dispute: What does an Indian passport prove?

Nationality dispute: What does an Indian passport prove?

A passport controversy has reignited debate over how citizenship is proven in India.
PoliticsJuly 1, 2026
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US birthright citizenship: What does Trump's loss mean?

US birthright citizenship: What does Trump's loss mean?

The US Supreme Court has blocked Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, leaving US law unchanged.
PoliticsJune 30, 2026
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Portugal's 'golden visa' delays spark legal fight

Portugal's 'golden visa' delays spark legal fight

After waiting years for residence permits and citizenship, investors are taking Portugal to court.
BusinessJune 30, 2026
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Ahead of NATO summit, Turkey arrests more than 200 activists

Amid a strict ban on public gatherings ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, 225 activists have already been arrested.
PoliticsJuly 1, 2026
Bird's view of a JET Vacuum Vessel with complete metallic ITER-like wall of beryllium and tungsten.

German startups compete in global race for nuclear fusion

Companies around the world are competing to see who can build the first fusion reactor. German startups are in the race.
BusinessJuly 1, 2026
Reem Alabali-Radovan (a young woman), Germany's development minister

Radovan: Germany still has very Eurocentric thinking

Development Minister Radovan talked with DW about a new South-North Commission ahead of its launch.
GlobalizationJune 30, 202613:50 min
A file photo of an oil platform in the Gulf of Thailand's Erewan field

Can Thailand, Cambodia unlock massive oil and gas reserves?

Cooperation on maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand is complicated by political tensions over a land border dispute.
ConflictsJune 30, 2026
People take part in an anti-government protest in Kraljevo, Serbia, June 28, 2026.

Will alleged crime ties damage Serbia's ruling party?

Years of investigations into alleged links between the state and organized crime are creating a crisis of confidence.
PoliticsJune 30, 2026
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Alarm over alleged abuse in French schools and nurseries

More careful training and recruitment of teaching assistants is needed to better protect young children, experts say.
CrimeJune 29, 2026
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In Poland, diving ducks stop traffic across Warsaw

Warsaw's goosanders are on the move, bringing traffic in the Polish capital to a standstill.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 29, 202602:19 min
A modernist church seen in the twilight

Art biennial Manifesta revives Germany's postwar churches

The contemporary art show Manifesta is giving empty churches in Germany's Ruhr region a new lease on life.
ArchitectureJune 29, 2026
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Will Germany impose an age limit for social media?

A quarter of German youth spend too much time on social media, with 350,000 considered to have an addiction problem.
TechnologyJune 28, 2026
A Eurasion griffon vulture, a gray bird with a sharp beak, seen in a close-up

How adoption is helping Serbia's griffon vultures thrive

Once on the brink of extinction, Serbia's griffon vultures are thriving again thanks to decades of conservation work.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 28, 202604:20 min
A man wearing a yellow life vest stands on the deck of a boat on open water. It's a sunny day, and he's holding up a handful of algae.

Is this slimy, brown algae off Norway's coast future food?

The exploitation of oil and gas made Norway wealthy. But another resource could play a key role in its future: algae.
SocietyJune 28, 202606:12 min
This picture shows the mayor of the Czech village Ratibor, Martin Zabcik (on the left) next to his AI avatar (on the right)

Czech village experiments with 24-7 AI mayor

Ratibor in Czechia has been testing an AI version of its mayor. What do residents and municipality staff think about it?
SocietyJune 28, 202604:21 min