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Man killed in shark attack off Western Australia

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 11:32
A diver has died after an attack by a suspected 4.5-meter shark near Michaelmas Island. It is the third fatal ‌shark attack ⁠in ⁠Australia in three weeks.

India news: 'Cockroach' party holds protest at Jantar Mantar

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 10:00
"Cockroach" party founder Abhijeet Dipke is demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Meanwhile, India has named teen Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in its latest T20 squad. Follow DW for more.

Fujimori or Sanchez? Peru vote marks 10 years of turmoil

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 09:33
Sunday's presidential runoff in Peru pits Keiko Fujimori against Roberto Sanchez in an election marked by social tension, rising crime and declining confidence in political institutions.

Pope Leo to focus on immigration, social justice in Spain

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 09:16
Pope Leo XIV begins a weeklong trip to Spain, turning papal attention back to Europe and its Christian roots. The pope will also meet with some victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.

As hot summer, blackouts loom, Iraq looks to solar power

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 09:15
With so much sunlight, Iraq is very well-positioned to use solar power to help fix its annual summer electricity crisis. So why is it that Iraq's government has only recently started to take solar power seriously?

Hantavirus: Scientists head to western Argentina to trace outbreak source

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 06:29
Argentine and US scientists will test rodents in Mendoza as investigators try to trace the source of a hantavirus outbreak that killed three people.

Middle East: Iran says it targeted US bases in Gulf

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 05:30
Kuwait reported intercepting drones while Bahrain sounded air-raid sirens. This came after the United States said it shot down Iranian drones and attacked radar sites. Follow DW for more.

Middle East: Iran says targeted US bases in Gulf

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 05:30
Kuwait reported intercepting drones while Bahrain sounded air sirens. This came after the US said it shot down Iranian drones, and attacked radar sites. Follow DW for more.

Nigeria, Ghana offer to help citizens leave South Africa

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 03:44
The governments of Nigeria and Ghana are offering to fly citizens home from South Africa after a spate of anti-migrant attacks.

Nigeria moves to repatriate 1,000 citizens from South Africa

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 03:44
The governments of Nigeria and Ghana are offering to fly citizens home from South Africa after a spate of anti-migrant attacks.

EU leaders at Balkan summit optimistic about rapid expansion

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 22:17
German Chancellor Merz has said he wants Western Balkan countries to be better integrated into the EU as they seek full membership. Commission head Von der Leyen called for a "faster" enlargement process.

Finland: 4 suspects in sabotage of undersea cable link with Estonia

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 20:17
Police say they have four suspects, three facing a travel ban, after investigations into the sabotage of two subsea telecommunication cables in the Baltic Sea late last year. Prosecutors will decide on the next steps.

How disinformation in Congo is worsening Ebola epidemic

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 19:00
The deadly Ebola variant isn't the only thing causing concern for health workers in Congo. Rumors and disinformation are hindering efforts to contain the virus. The patterns are well-known — and could be confronted.

North Korea quietly ramps up its nuclear program

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 18:25
With Washington's attention elsewhere, North Korea has slowly been building up its nuclear weapons program. This week, Kim Jong Un took a publicity tour of a new nuclear fuel facility while promising to build more bombs.

Ethiopia: An election without a real challenge?

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 18:19
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win despite security challenges, a divided opposition and some regions not voting.

Ethiopia: An election without real challenge?

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 18:19
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win despite security challenges, a divided opposition, and some regions not voting.

Successive elections take a hit on Kosovo's coffers

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 17:55
Sunday's election in Kosovo — the third in under 16 months — is marked by a clash between former allies PM Albin Kurti and ex-President Vjosa Osmani, deadlock in the dialogue with Serbia, and obstacles to EU integration.

Why businesses are offering 'Quiet Hour'

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 16:42
More peace and quiet, less stress — the Quiet Hour is an initiative for people with invisible disabilities. An increasing number of stores and institutions in Germany are launching similar campaigns.

Iran at war: Stability masks deepening crises

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 16:24
One hundred days after the start of the Iran war, the Islamic Republic appears stable. But beneath the surface, economic strain, social unrest and growing repression point to deeper instability.

US Senate passes $70 billion funding for ICE, Border Patrol

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 16:19
Senators voted 52-47 to approve funds set to finance the immigration forces for another three years, through the rest of Donald Trump's term. The bill still needs to clear the House; that vote is expected next week.

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