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Most new German citizens keep original nationality: survey

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 10:18
Germany's previous government changed laws to allow dual citizenship. A new survey shows that, one year after that reform, more than 85% of new German citizens are opting to keep their original nationality.

Russia launches major missile attack on Ukraine, several killed

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 07:30
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy had been warning residents for days that Russia was planning a major assault.

Denmark's Frederiksen secures third term as prime minister

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 05:17
After her party's weakest showing since 1903, Mette Frederiksen spent months negotiating a coalition to stay in power.

Seeking deal with Iran, Trump promises calm in Lebanon

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 04:43
US President Donald Trump has said Israel and Hezbollah have agreed that "all shooting will stop." Iran has suspended negotiations as it insists there can be no peace that does not include Lebanon.

Ethiopia goes electric following gas car ban

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 04:31
Electric vehicles have taken off in Ethiopia. Key to the shift: a world-first ban on importing fossil fuel-powered vehicles.

EU reaches deal on 'return hubs' for rejected asylum-seekers

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 02:16
The deal involves sending people whose asylum applications have been rejected to third countries. It still requires formal approval to come into effect.

Alphabet plans $80 billion stock sale as AI spending surges

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 01:05
The Google parent company's announcement comes on the same day as Anthropic said it had confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering

London Tube workers go on two-day strike

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 00:42
A strike in London's Tube will see the closure of two train lines and partial closure of two others, as the union demands better worker condition for workers.

Serena Williams confirms return to professional tennis

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 21:39
The tennis icon will play doubles tennis at a grass court tournament this month, marking an expected return to the sport.

Refugees and migration: Is Europe closing its doors?

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 19:59
Migration researchers have called on European governments to abandon isolationist policies. But many politicians are not heeding their calls.

Baden-Württemberg restricts smoking in public spaces

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 19:08
The southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg has expanded restrictions on smoking in public spaces like outdoor swimming pools, theme parks and zoos.

UK wins court case over canceled plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 18:29
An international court has rejected a Rwandan claim for millions in damages over a scrapped deal to send asylum seekers to the East African nation.

Is 'nation-hopping' ruining German youth football?

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 17:21
Many young German footballers are choosing other countries over Germany. DFB Director Andreas Rettig is aiming to change this and is calling for a compensation fee.

Can Iran rebuild trust with its Gulf neighbors?

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 16:48
Mutual suspicion between Iran and Persian Gulf countries is poised to affect regional stability, growth and cooperation years into the future.

Mozart the idol: Searching for beauty in times of crisis

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 16:32
Mozart's music evokes lightness and beauty. In times of war and destruction, people often invoke the ideals of the classical era. But is this just an escape from reality? The Mozartfest Würzburg offers different answers.

Coups and crises shake African democracy

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 16:13
When Burkina Faso's junta leader Ibrahim Traore called for democracy in Africa to be "forgotten," it was more than a provocation — it signaled a political shift across the continent.

Hungary's PM Peter Magyar moves to oust president

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 16:05
Hungary's new Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, has moved to oust the president, threatening constitutional action. Head of state Tamas Sulyok has refused Magyar's demand that he resign.

India news: 'Cockroach' party founder plans protests

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 14:39
Abhijeet Dipke says he will return to India on June 6. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi has alleged 'fraud' in exam markings, and Virat Kohli has fired Bengaluru to the IPL title. DW has more.

Taiwan opposition leader heads to US

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 13:56
KMT leader Cheng Li-wun is traveling to the US for a two-week visit. She has indicated she is "very interested" in meeting President Donald Trump but could face a grilling over her stance on China relations.

Mozambique: Are "Death Squads" targeting the opposition?

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 13:06
Deadly violence against opposition politicians has shaken Mozambique. While the government calls the incidents isolated cases, opposition and civil society warn of a pattern of politically motivated assassinations.

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