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Here's what southern Europeans know about surviving heat waves

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 10:59
People in countries like Greece, Italy and Spain have long lived with high temperatures. Here's what more northerly countries can learn from them about managing heat waves as they become more common.

Magdeburg Christmas market attacker sentenced to life in prison

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 10:49
A Magdeburg court has sentenced a 51-year-old to life over his 2024 attack on a Christmas market in the city. The trained psychiatrist drove an SUV through a barricade and into a crowd, killing six and injuring hundreds.

India news: Bodies of four Indians killed in Qatar gas blast repatriated

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 10:33
Qatar has returned the bodies of four of the 12 Indian nationals who died in one its deadliest gas industry accidents in over two decades. DW has the latest.

Europe heat wave 'virtually impossible' without human impact

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 08:32
A new study says Europe's current heat wave would have been nearly impossible without climate change and is now 200 more likely than 20 years ago. And Germany is expecting things to warm up even more. DW has the latest.

North Korea: Kim Jong Un oversees ballistic missile tests, calls for stronger 'offensive posture'

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 06:37
Pyongyang tested "major weapons" as North Korea's leader called for greater strike capabilities along the border with South Korea.

Venezuela: 235 dead in devastating, back-to-back earthquakes

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 04:48
Venezuela's health minister said at least 235 people have died after two strong earthquakes rattled the capital and surrounding regions. DW has the latest.

King Charles won't live in Buckingham Palace, reveals taxes

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 02:37
Buckingham Palace has been the British monarch's official residence in London for nearly two centuries. But royal officials say King Charles and Queen Camilla won't reside there.

Germany disappoints in loss to Ecuador at 2026 World Cup

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 00:58
Germany had already qualified for the knockouts of the 2026 World Cup, but their performance was still disappointing in a 2-1 defeat.

Germany poor in loss to Ecuador at 2026 World Cup

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 00:58
Germany had already qualified for the knockouts of the 2026 World Cup, but their performance was still disappointing in a 2-1 defeat.

Group winners Germany deliver poor display in loss to Ecuador at 2026 World Cup

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 00:58
Germany had already qualified for the knockouts of the 2026 World Cup, but their performance was still disappointing in a 2-1 defeat.

Venezuela: 188 dead in devastating, back-to-back earthquakes

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 00:15
The president of the National Assembly has reported at least 188 deaths in Venezuela after two strong earthquakes rattled the capital and surrounding regions. DW has the latest.

US Supreme Court sides with Bayer over Roundup cancer suits

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 22:37
Bayer, which acquired Roundup in 2018, said the decision is good for science and farmers. The Supreme Court's ruling was met with backlash from both Republicans and Democrats.

Young people avoiding the news, Reuters report

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 22:16
An alarming number of young people are turning away from the news, according to the Reuters Digital News Report presented at DW's Global Media Forum. Despite this, the report's author says, "journalism still matters."

Latin America: Why are voters turning to the right?

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 22:10
Far-right populists seem to be on the rise in Latin America after defeating leftist candidates in a number of recent presidential elections. Why are they so popular? And are they here to stay?

Iran: UK Navy reports cargo vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 21:25
The reported attack has caused the UN maritime agency to halt its evacuations of seafarers stranded in the Gulf. Meanwhile, Rubio is finishing up his Mideast tour. Follow DW for more.

Ukraine, Poland smooth over WWII dispute at Gdansk aid forum

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 21:16
Ukraine and its European allies are looking to encourage investment in Kyiv's postwar recovery. The first tranche of an EU loan has already arrived with more deals on the table. But relations with Poland are strained.

Ukraine, Poland smooth over WW2 dispute at Gdansk aid forum

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 21:16
Ukraine and its European allies are looking to encourage investment in Kyiv's post-war recovery. The first tranche of an EU loan has already arrived with more deals on the table. But relations with Poland are strained.

Turkey journalists angered after NATO summit exclusion

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 20:01
Turkish outlets critical of Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government have been denied accreditation to cover the event in July. Press freedom groups called the development "alarming."

Sudan: Warnings mount over the risk of new mass atrocities

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 19:33
As Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces mass around the strategic city of el-Obeid, fears are growing of atrocities similar to those seen in Darfur's el-Fasher. Could sanctions still prevent bloodshed?

Germany considers 'opt-out' organ donor option

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 18:16
Germany is one of few European countries that still has an exclusively "opt-in" choice for organ donation — despite long waiting lists for organs. Now, parliament is debating a change.

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