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US wants Iran to pledge to halt Hormuz attacks — officials

Sat, 07/11/2026 - 06:20
US officials say Washington wants Tehran to publicly vow to end attacks on vessels in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has threatened to "completely decimate" Iran should it attempt to assassinate him.

Berlin hostage situation: Man holds woman in supermarket

Sat, 07/11/2026 - 04:45
A police operation is underway in Berlin, where a man has taken a woman hostage in a supermarket.

Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days

Sat, 07/11/2026 - 02:27
Cuba's electricity grid has crumbled amid a six-month US fuel blockade and already dilapidated energy infrastructure.

Apple sues OpenAI over stealing 'trade secrets'

Sat, 07/11/2026 - 00:09
Apple has accused the company behind ChatGPT and two of its former employees of misappropriating its trade secrets to benefit OpenAI's foray into consumer hardware.

Nigerian military rescues 46 abducted school children

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 23:28
The children were abducted some two months ago at three schools in the town of Orire in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo state.

EU threatens Meta with hefty fine over 'addictive design'

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 22:26
A preliminary investigation by the bloc has found the social media giant is not doing enough to protect children using its platforms. Meta rejects the accusations, which could cost it 6% of its annual revenue in fines.

Mayor of Berlin says he won't run for reelection

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 21:21
Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner withdrew from the reelection race this fall. His decision to play tennis during the power outage in January was among missteps that has dented his reputation.

UK police arrest murder suspect in Ann Widdecombe's death

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 20:18
Police in southwest England say they have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murdering politician Ann Widdecombe. Based on initial inquiries, they were not treating the case as terrorism or politically motivated.

Trump signals support for Patriot production in Ukraine

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 19:04
US President Donald Trump says he may let Ukraine produce Patriot air defense missiles. Analysts welcome the move as a sign of support for the country — but warn it could take years before production begins.

Ukraine's Bidnyi 'outraged' by Russia's Olympic return

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 18:25
In exclusive comments to DW, Ukraine's sports minister, Matviy Bidnyi, said he is outraged by the IOC opening the door to Russia's return to the Olympics

Spain: Wildfire kills several amid heat wave

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 18:09
The victims include British and other foreign nationals, authorities have said. The Spanish royal family and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed their deep sorrow over the loss of life.

Passenger partly sucked from Ryanair plane during flight

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 17:15
A man was nearly sucked out the cabin window on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany. An initial loud bang was followed by a desperate rescue effort to save the passenger.

When London stank to high heaven

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 16:22
In 1858, London sweltered through an unbearable heat wave. The River Thames reeked so badly it left people gasping for air. "The Great Stink" went down in history — and ultimately gave London a modern sewer system.

Vietnam's baby bonuses unlikely to stop the aging clock

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 15:32
Vietnam has joined Southeast Asia's push to raise birth rates, but experts say the greater challenge lies in adapting economies and welfare systems to an aging population.

China retrieves booster in reusable rocket breakthrough

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 14:26
China has joined the small group of space powers that can now recover an orbital-class booster rocket. Developers of the landing method turned to a striking alternative to that used by existing players such as SpaceX.

Vegan pregnancy tests and other eco wins this week

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 14:09
Keeping cool in the heat with a millennia-old tradition in India, a German company making animal-free medical tests, and building from bottles in Mozambique.

Why the World Cup can be good for your mental health

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 13:06
The World Cup can offer more than just entertainment, it can also benefit your mental well-being. DW explains why.

Germany: Bundestag passes controversial healthcare reform

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 13:00
The cost-cutting package passed Germany's lower house, with protests against it expected to take place. Elsewhere, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will meet his Slovenian counterpart in Berlin. Follow DW for more.

Germany's richest man takes on Big Tech

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 12:35
Dieter Schwarz made his fortune from supermarkets, becoming Germany's wealthiest person. Now he wants to take on Google, Microsoft and Amazon and an entire region stands to benefit.

Ukrainian drone strikes ignite fires at Russian oil sites

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 12:09
An overnight assault reached key oil facilities in southern Russia, adding pressure to a fuel network already strained by repeated Ukrainian strikes.

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