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Trump unveils interim Air Force One, a gift from Qatar

Sat, 06/20/2026 - 05:13
A former Qatar-owned jumbo jet, converted into the new presidential aircraft, is nearly ready for service. Trump said it had been transformed into "a flying White House."

Trump unveils interim Air Force One, gifted from Qatar

Sat, 06/20/2026 - 05:13
A former Qatari-owned jumbo jet, converted into the new presidential aircraft, is nearly ready for service. Trump said it had been transformed into "a flying White House."

Meloni 'stunned' by Trump's comment she 'begged' for photo

Sat, 06/20/2026 - 02:00
Donald Trump's comments that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni "begged for a picture" have elicited a furious response from Rome. Meloni said she was "stunned."

Poland's president strips Zelenskyy of top honor

Sat, 06/20/2026 - 00:28
Karol Nawrocki's decision to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Poland's highest honor is likely to spark a severe diplomatic crisis between Poland and Ukraine.

UK: Train collision north of London kills at least one person

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 22:24
At least one person died and many others were injured in the train collision that occurred about 90 kilometers north of London.

EU ban on BPA chemical in food packaging takes effect

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 20:09
From July 2026 onwards, BPA will no longer be permitted in EU food packaging. The industrial chemical is known to interfere with the human hormonal system.

German journalist detained in Syria back home, lawyer says

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 20:06
Eva Maria Michelmann vanished in Syria in January as government forces advanced on Kurdish fighters in the northeast. The German government last week said it was working to get her home.

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

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 19:59
Lebanon's Hezbollah group has claimed that the US-Iran peace deal is a "great victory." The group, which is opposed to Israel, has certainly been bolstered by the deal. But what have they really won?

As heat waves grow more frequent and fierce, cities worldwide are racing to cool streets and reshape urban life. But can they adapt quickly enough?

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 19:22
As heat waves grow more frequent and fierce, cities worldwide are racing to cool streets and reshape urban life.

Can Europe build its own AI heavyweights to rival the US?

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 17:27
With AI dominated by US firms, Europe is pushing for more independence. New partnerships, investments and startups aim to boost the continent's digital sovereignty, but challenges around funding and regulation remain.

Guinea-Bissau: Opposition leader house arrest raises stakes

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 16:49
Opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira remains under house arrest months after the Guinea-Bissau coup, deepening a political crisis and raising tensions with international partners.

UK police release man arrested in crocodile-toddler incident

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 16:40
A man arrested after a toddler had to be rescued from a crocodile pen at a private zoo has been released on bail. Police say he was unfit for interview.

Women tackling coal dust and other eco wins this week

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 16:18
Indian women fight back against toxic coal dust, the US hits a solar milestone, and there's good news for soil in Kenya and cars worldwide.

Germany's Left Party is dreaming big

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 15:28
The socialist Left Party has seen its membership soar and is especially popular with young female voters. Could it soon come to power in the city state of Berlin?

Germany's post-communist Left Party is dreaming big

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 15:28
The socialist Left Party has seen its membership soar and is especially popular with young female voters. Could it soon come to power in the city state of Berlin?

Czech government causes alarm with plan to scrap license fee

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 15:10
The Czech government has approved a bill to put the funding of public service media under direct political control. Critics warn that if passed, the bill would put a pillar of Czech democracy at risk.

Months of war fundamentally change Iran-Gulf ties

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 15:01
The conflict in the Middle East has altered the strategic landscape between Tehran and Gulf states. Trust is lacking, but both sides recognize that they remain dependent on one another.

Germany news: Heat alerts in effect for millions

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 14:34
Germany is bracing for a mix of high temperatures and thunderstorms on Friday. Repairs on the Bonn North Bridge will take another two years. DW has the latest.

The collapse of 'world order' as an opportunity for Asia?

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 13:44
In Europe—unlike in Asia—changes to decades of international norms and institutional systems are often interpreted as a loss. However, these changes may also mark the beginning of a new, more inclusive order.

US: Stars and ex-leaders on hand to open Obama Center

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 13:37
The Barack Obama Presidential Center was opened in Chicago on Thursday in an event that was a celebration of democracy and an optimistic call to embrace "our shared responsibilities as citizens."

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