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Spain: Firefighters battle major wildfire north of Madrid

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 00:40
Officials say the blaze, which has forced about 1,200 people to evacuate and has burned at least 30,000 hectares of land, is one of the most complex to affect the country in years.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires military chief after days of protests

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 00:03
Mass protests in recent days in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities had called for the removal of commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has named Mykhailo Drapatyi as the army's new chief.

Trump says the United States is 'not finished' with Iran

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 23:57
A 10th straight day of hostilities between the United States and Iran across the Middle East overshadowed diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage an interim ceasefire deal.

Jordan faces growing risk of becoming latest frontline state in US-Iran conflict

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 21:39
As Iranian attacks intensify, Jordan is emerging as the latest frontline state in the widening Middle East conflict. Why is the Hashemite Kingdom a target for Tehran?

Germany records rise in sexual violence against children

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 20:49
Germany's Criminal Police Office has reported over 17,000 cases of sexual violence against children in the past year. Organizations such as Zartbitter provide support to victims.

Ousted Turkey opposition leader plans to create a new party

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 19:43
Turkey's main opposition CHP faces a potentially historic rupture after months of infighting over its leadership.

Fact check: Trump wasn't edited out of Spain World Cup photo

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 19:18
After Spain won the FIFA World Cup, the Spanish Football Federation posted a photo of the trophy celebrations, raising questions about whether Donald Trump had been edited out. We took a closer look.

DW correspondent Alican Uludag re-arrested in Turkey

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 18:49
The latest arrest comes two months after he was released from detention on charges including "insulting" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

French lawmakers approve social media ban for children

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 18:45
Lawmakers in France gave the green light to a social media ban that could come into effect by the start of the new school year in September, becoming the first EU country to enact such a ban.

French lawmakers vote on social media ban for children

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 18:45
Lawmakers in France voted on a social media ban which could come into effect by the start of the new school year in September. If approved, France would be the first EU country to enact such a ban.

India: Police forcibly remove Rahul Gandhi from protest outside Modi residence

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 18:43
Rahul Gandhi and other leaders of the main opposition Congress party have been dragged away by police from a rally outside PM Narendra Modi's residence, a day after dozens of youth protesters were arrested. Follow DW.

'Antifa' song climbs to top of charts after TV show cancellation

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 18:30
German rapper Danger Dan and pianist Igor Levitt had been invited to play a song for the 100th episode of a political satire show on TV. The performance was canceled at the last minute due to its message.

Germany: Mass shooting suspect found dead in prison

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 17:23
A man suspected of carrying out one of the worst mass shootings in recent German history was found dead in his cell after an apparent suicide.

China narrows AI gap, challenges US influence

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 17:16
At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Beijing showcased advances in AI while promoting its vision of open-source development and global governance.

Is Germany investing in the right weapons?

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 17:13
Germany wants to build up its army and pour hundreds of millions of euros into its defenses. But in a world where the battlefield is increasingly dominated by cheap drones, how many expensive tanks does the country need?

Ozempic maker sues US rival over ad campaign

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 17:00
Novo Nordisk has claimed that Eli Lilly is using bad data to compare the companies' weight-loss and diabetes products in its ads.

How India's youth-led 'Cockroach' movement challenges Modi

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 14:35
What started as a satirical protest against exam leaks in India has grown into a wider movement voicing young Indians' anger over jobs and education.

How India's 'Cockroach' movement challenges PM Modi

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 14:35
What started as a satirical protest against exam leaks in India has grown into a wider movement voicing young Indians' anger over jobs and education.

Italy: Protests in Bologna over death of immigrant in police custody

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 14:15
Demonstrators are demanding answers over the death of 42-year-old Abderrahim Fakir. Local authorities have urged calm while the investigation is underway.

Why the youth jobs crisis is becoming global

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 12:06
Young people in much of the world face growing competition for entry-level jobs as graduate numbers rise, hiring slows and AI-driven disruption adds uncertainty to career prospects.

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