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Homemade bomb goes off outside upscale Moscow restaurant state officials say

Deutsche Welle • Aug 1, 2026

Russian authorities said the blast occurred outside a restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square when a woman allegedly carrying explosives was stopped by a sec…

Homemade bomb goes off outside upscale Moscow restaurant

Deutsche Welle • Aug 1, 2026

Russian authorities said the blast occurred outside a restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square when a woman allegedly carrying explosives was stopped by a sec…

13 dead after small tourist plane crashes in Peru

Deutsche Welle • Aug 1, 2026

The plane was taking tourists to see the Nazca Lines, a group of geoglyphs etched into the deserts of southern Peru.

How does eastern Europe commemorate the Roma Holocaust?

Deutsche Welle • Aug 1, 2026

In 2015, the EU designated August 2 as the European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day. In Germany, the day is marked with memorial services, educational act…

25 years after civil partnerships, how far has Germany come on LGBTQ+ rights?

Deutsche Welle • Aug 1, 2026

In 2001, same-sex couples in Germany were able to register a civil partnership for the first time. The Civil Partnership Act was a crucial step toward…

Germany's long road to equality for same-sex couples

Deutsche Welle • Aug 1, 2026

In 2001, same-sex couples in Germany were able to register a civil partnership for the first time. The Civil Partnership Act was a crucial step toward…

Famed climber Nirmal Purja among 10 killed in avalanche

Deutsche Welle • Aug 1, 2026

A major search was launched after an avalanche struck the expedition high on Pakistan's Broad Peak. The confirmation ended hopes of a rescue and marke…

More women die in heatwaves, but biology 'isn't main cause'

Deutsche Welle • Aug 1, 2026

In country after country, more women are dying from the heat than men. But researchers say biology isn't the main reason. Age, working conditions, and…

Iran warns neighbors against being US 'defensive shield'

Deutsche Welle • Aug 1, 2026

Iran has warned regional states against helping the US as Washington weighs possible "very hard" new strikes. Meanwhile, the Tehran-backed Houthis cla…

Greece battles wildfires, including near Athens

Deutsche Welle • Aug 1, 2026

Firefighters were battling blazes in over 70 locations across Greece. Strong winds continue to fan the flames, adding to the firefighters' struggles.

War in Ukraine: Why Crimea has become a strategic target

Deutsche Welle • Aug 1, 2026

Ukraine has stepped up attacks on Russian logistics centers and energy facilities in Crimea. What are the consequences for local supplies, and how doe…

Ceuta: Spain demands EU meeting, blasts 'selfish' response

Deutsche Welle • Aug 1, 2026

After Italy temporarily suspended the Schengen deal with Spain, Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez said his county was being "attacked" from within the EU, stre…

Germany weighs the future of minijobs

Deutsche Welle • Aug 1, 2026

Germany's popular minijob system allows millions of workers, including students, to avoid paying income tax or social security contributions. But a re…

India: Modi says he forgives 'children' who abused him

Deutsche Welle • Aug 1, 2026

Modi shared a video message in which he described CJP protesters as "misguided children" who deserve guidance.

Germany news: Big turnout for Pride after Berlin attack

Deutsche Welle • Aug 1, 2026

Several German cities are holding Pride events a week after a deadly attack on a march in Berlin. A forest fire is burning out of control in Bavaria. …

Germany news: Pride marches planned after Berlin attack

Deutsche Welle • Aug 1, 2026

Several German cities are holding Pride events a week after a deadly attack on a march in Berlin. A forest fire is burning out of control in Bavaria. …

Ukraine: Zelenskyy says Patriot missile shortage costs lives

Deutsche Welle • Aug 1, 2026

At least nine people died, and more than 20 were injured after Russia struck Ukraine's capital with ballistic missiles. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy …

Ukraine: Russia hits Kyiv with deadly missile strikes

Deutsche Welle • Aug 1, 2026

Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko said at least three people have died and 15 were injured in the ballistic missile attack on the Ukrainian capital. Sever…

UEFA 'rebuilding trust' after FIFA scraps World Cup sell-out plans

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

Europe's governing body, UEFA has called Gianni Infantino's decision to abandon his plans to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private equity invest…

FIFA chief Infantino abandons World Cup sell-off plans after backlash

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

UEFA had threatened to boycott FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup, unless Gianni Infantino withdrew his plans to sell stakes in FIFA competitio…

Gianni Infantino reportedly abandons his controversial plans to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

UEFA had threatened to boycott FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup, unless Gianni Infantino withdrew his plans to sell stakes in FIFA competitio…

DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes world's second-largest ever

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

DR Congo’s fast-spreading Ebola outbreak has exceeded 3,500 cases, overtaking the country’s deadliest epidemic and becoming the world’s second-largest…

UK court allows plans for Chinese 'super' embassy to advance

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

A court dismissed a legal challenge against Beijing's new embassy in London, which could become the largest in the UK. The case, brought by a neighbor…

Why Europe's wildfires are getting harder to stop

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

Wildfires may start with a single spark, but experts say climate change, drought and decades of forest management decisions have created the condition…

Sudan civil war: When drones strike the classroom

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

Children in Sudan's besieged city of el-Obeid are afraid to go to school as drone attacks hit civilian infrastructure. Aid groups warn of a worsening …

From petitions to memes: How students made dissent visible

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

From imperial China to present-day India, student movements have repeatedly adapted the tools and symbols of their age to challenge authority.

Humanoid robots: Trump's latest China trade battle?

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

The US has banned foreign-made humanoid robots — a market dominated by Chinese tech firms. Although Washington cited national security risks, analysts…

Germany news: Unemployment tops 3 million as industry slumps

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

Over three million people are currently unemployed in Germany, with 1.1 million drawing unemployment checks, authorities say. Also, sales of air condi…

Eco wins: From death strip to nature haven and other green surprises

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

A Cold War relic becomes a biodiversity haven, a Pokemon Go for trees and seagrass gets a second life. This week's eco wins come from some unexpected …

Small insects, big damage: The global ant trade is booming

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

Legal or not, the trade in African ants bound for Europe is booming. What do hobbyists find appealing about these insects, and what risks does the tra…

India's 'Cockroach' protesters face ongoing legal pressure

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

After forcing the resignation of India's education minister, student activists say a crackdown continues despite government promises to drop criminal …

Ceuta: Spain under pressure as Italy suspends Schengen deal

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

Several EU governments have urged Spain to take control of its border following the mass intrusion in Ceuta. Meanwhile, Madrid said scores were killed…

Ceuta: Spain says most migrants have returned to Morocco

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

Spain's government said that an estimated that 48,300 migrants were back in Morocco on Friday evening. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is also inbound, a…

UPDATE — Italy temporarily suspends Schengen agreement with Spain over Ceuta breach

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

Spanish police and troops are trying to shore up Ceuta's border to Morocco after Thursday's mass breach. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is also inbound,…

Ceuta: Spain scrambles after thousands breach exclave border

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

Spanish police and troops are trying to shore up Ceuta's border to Morocco after Thursday's mass breach. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is also inbound,…

Military flare-up between Houthis and Saudi Arabia challenges relative calm in Yemen

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

Riyadh and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are on the brink of renewed conflict. Could war-ravaged Yemen be drawn into a wider Middle East war?

Spain's PM visits Ceuta after thousands breached border

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

Thousands of people continued pouring into Ceuta from Morocco during the night, after Spanish police lost control of the border. The head of the city …

Spain's PM heads to Ceuta after thousands breached border

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

Thousands of people continued pouring into Ceuta from Morocco during the night, after Spanish police lost control of the border. Unofficial estimates …

Dozens of miners killed in coal mine explosion in Pakistan

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

Several miners remain unaccounted for following the Balochistan coal mine blast, with authorities saying the explosion was likely due to the build up …

Indonesia: Pilot faces death penalty after drugs found in suitcase

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

A Malaysian Airlines pilot tested positive for cocaine and meth after flying a passenger jet into Jakarta, with Indonesian authorities finding over 70…

Japan: Death toll rises to 35 after deadly earthquake

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

Rescuers are searching for survivors after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern Japan, killing at least 35 people and causing widespread damage.…

Japan: Death toll rises to 34 after deadly earthquake

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

Rescuers are searching for survivors after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern Japan, killing at least 34 people and causing widespread damage.…

Giving birth in Serbia: 'You leave your dignity at the door'

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

A months-long DW investigation into childbirth in Serbia revealed a striking pattern in women's negative experiences, the widespread use of practices …

Pakistan: Bodies found after international mountaineers vanish on Broad Peak

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

Rescuers were looking for an international group of climbers, including famous mountaineer Nirmal Purja, following a suspected avalanche at Pakistan's…

FIFA plans: Infantino under pressure as senior advisor quits

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

After regional football federations condemned FIFA plans for private investment, with European nations even threatening a World Cup boycott, a senior …

India: Lawmakers endorse tough exam leak bill after Cockroach protests

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

Facing pressure from the youth-led CJP protests, India's government pushed through a bill to combat "paper mafias" leaking exam questions. But opposit…

Anthropic says Claude AI hacked three companies during tests

Deutsche Welle • Jul 31, 2026

Three separate versions of Claude AI broke out of cybertesting environments and hacked three firms, its developer Anthropic said. The development come…

Middle East: Germany welcomes Hamas disarmament plan

Deutsche Welle • Jul 30, 2026

Hamas "must never again pose a threat to Israel," Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has said. Meanwhile, Iran's military says it hit two "non…

Trump says Board of Peace agrees on Hamas disarmament

Deutsche Welle • Jul 30, 2026

The US president hailed the "historic" agreement on Hamas disarming as a "major milestone" in implementing his 20-point plan to end the conflict in Ga…

Trump says Board of Peace agrees on Hamas disarming

Deutsche Welle • Jul 30, 2026

The US president hailed the "historic" agreement as a "major milestone" in implementing his 20-point plan to end the conflict in Gaza and rebuild the …

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