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Venezuela earthquakes: Search intensifies for hundreds trapped

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 20:15
With at least 920 confirmed dead and 51,000 missing following twin earthquakes, rescue teams are racing against time to save any remaining survivors. Follow DW for more.

Ukraine strikes Russian weapons plant, Moscow fuel hub

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 19:41
The two attacks, in Volgograd and Vladimir regions, are part of President Zelenskyy's strategy to bring the war to the Russian people and force Putin into peace negotiations.

Why is the US targeting Germany's drug industry?

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 19:28
A new trade probe is reigniting a long-running clash over who should pay for medical innovation. Washington argues Germans benefit from lower prices while US patients shoulder a disproportionate share of the costs.

Germany news: Heat record broken for second consecutive day

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 19:10
As Europe's heatwave rages, Germany breaks all-time temperature record for the second day in a row. Elsewhere, politicians bicker over reforms and industry blames train operator DB for billions in losses. DW has more.

Rome celebrates 80 years of Italy's iconic Vespa scooter

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 17:51
Thousands of Vespa riders took to Rome's streets to mark Vespa's 80th birthday. The wasp-waisted scooter became a symbol of Italy's rebirth after World War II.

Germany news: Heat soars as political reforms split opinion

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 14:04
As Europe's heatwave rages, Germany continues to swelter with new records expected Saturday. Elsewhere, politicians bicker over reforms and industry blames train operator DB for billions in losses. DW has the latest.

Why Germany's Deutsche Bahn will face delays for many years

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 13:11
Delayed, unreliable and forced into long detours due to construction: Germany no longer sets the pace when it comes to rail travel — and this is unlikely to change anytime soon. The company is mired in a deep crisis.

US allows partial release of Anthropic's Mythos AI model

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 12:52
Only a small group of American firms will get access to Anthropic's AI Model Mythos 5, however, it is unclear which companies will be selected.

Military-age Ukrainian men could lose EU protection

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 12:45
The European Commission has suggested withdrawing protection status for military-age Ukrainian males. A number of EU countries support the move — and so does Kyiv.

Europe faces scorching weekend as heat wave moves east

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 11:48
Europe's heat wave is expected to move east after causing record temperatures in several countries. But Germany still has a couple of torrid days ahead. DW has the latest.

India news: Modi hails Seychelles as valued martime partner

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 10:06
India's PM Narendra Modi is in the middle of an official tour to the Seychelles. Modi arrived in Victoria on Saturday with deepening of martime, security and economic ties on his docket. DW has the latest.

India news: PM Modi embarks on two-day Seychelles visit

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 10:06
India's PM Narendra Modi is set to be the Guest of Honor at the Golden Jubilee of Seychelles' National Day. His visit is also aimed at stregnthening martime, security and economic cooperation. DW has the latest.

Court upholds Weinstein rape conviction

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 04:59
A California court has upheld the conviction of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein but said a lower court judge must resentence him. Allegations against Weinstein sparked the #MeToo movement.

US carries out 'additional strikes' on Iran

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 23:50
The US military said "additional strikes" have been carried out on targets in Iran. CENTCOM said the strikes were in response to a drone strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. DW has more.

US, Iran trade strikes as truce faces threat

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 23:50
The United States and Iran each launched strikes in the worst escalation since they signed their interim peace deal. Follow DW for more.

Iran war: US military hits Iran over cargo vessel attack

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 23:50
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of carrying out a drone attack on a cargo vessel on Thursday and violating the US-Iran deal. In response, the US military has launched fresh strikes on Iran. DW has more.

Trump foe John Bolton pleads guilty in classified docs case

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 20:58
Bolton faces as many as five years in prison. He had earlier served as Trump's national security adviser during the president's first term in office, but later resigned over his differences with Trump.

US, Lebanon, Israel sign framework agreement

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 20:56
US Secretary ‌of ⁠State ⁠Marco ​Rubio has announced ​a trilateral ​framework ‌agreement. Lebanese officials began direct talks with Israel in Washington in April.

Creative climate messaging and other eco wins of the week

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 18:38
An artist in Mali and climate scientists in the US are finding new ways to inform the public about the climate crisis.

Fact check: throwing cold water on heat wave disinformation

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 18:31
An outdated air-conditioning law, a viral health myth about sleeping with the fan on and the age-old climate change hoax allegation: DW checked what's spreading in Europe's heat wave.

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