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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.

China, Philippines clash in South China Sea ahead of ASEAN meeting

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:50
China and the Philippines traded accusations after a violent altercation between navy personnel in the disputed South China Sea. The incident heightened tensions ahead of a major diplomatic summit in Manila.

Afghanistan: Deadly flash floods hit Nuristan province

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:19
Some 20 people have been killed and more than 80 injured, with the city of Parun hit particularly hard. A lack of infrastructure and the effects of climate change have left the country vulnerable to natural disaster.

How heat waves are messing with your sleep

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:17
Residents across Europe have struggled to sleep during the latest record heat waves. But as the planet continues to warm, sleep deprivation could create an epidemic of mental and physical ill-health.

Germany news: Merz hosts Azerbaijan President Aliyev

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 10:56
Talks between the German chancellor and Ilham Aliyev have focused on energy. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt will present a report on sexual offenses against children. DW has more.

Germany news: Merz to host Azerbaijan President Aliyev

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 10:56
Talks between the German chancellor and Ilham Aliyev will focus on energy and Armenia. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt will present a report on sexual offenses against children. DW has more.

India's 'Cockroaches' reportedly cancel march but maintain protest

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 10:32
India's 'Cockroach' movement protesters have reclaimed their dismantled protest site, a day after police and a sea of youth protesters clashed in Delhi. Organizers however said they are canceling a march. Follow DW.

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