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Migrant tunnels in Lithuania direct suspicion towards Minsk

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 22:36
Lithuania's border guards have discovered tunnels through which migrants are trying to enter the country from Belarus. Analysts see them as a means to destabilize the country.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy makes first visit to Russia-friendly Serbia

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 22:34
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is making his first visit to Serbia. His host, President Aleksandar Vucic, hopes to score points with the EU, while Zelenskyy seeks more arms from a country that remains Russia-friendly.

Trump to appeal ballroom construction halt to Supreme Court

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 20:15
A US Court of Appeals upheld a ruling that saying Trump cannot build a White House ballroom without congressional approval. The president vowed to appeal what he called an "unjust decision."

Ceuta: Spain sets up border controls on travelers from Italy

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 19:12
Spain had warned Italy it would impose entry checks on visitors unless Rome halts its controls by Sunday. Even though they don't share a land border, the countries entered a spat after the Ceuta border rush.

Ceuta: Spain warns Italy it will reciprocate entry checks

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 19:12
Spain has told Italy it will impose entry checks on visitors unless Rome halts its controls by Sunday. Even though they don't share a land border, the countries entered a spat after the Ceuta border rush.

How viable is the potential Iran-Oman Hormuz shipping deal?

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 18:02
Iran says a shipping accord with Oman is in its final stages, but analysts warn sanctions, security concerns and rival US-Iran goals could limit its impact.

Berlin clubs struggle as drink sales dry up and costs rise

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 17:44
Berlin's clubs are still drawing crowds, but shorter nights, fewer alcohol sales and rising costs have changed their business model. Door fees, rather than bar takings, are increasingly their real financial lifeline.

Eco wins: Hungary goes solar, marmots go viral and Rome gets an upgrade

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 17:06
From Hungary's accidental solar revolution to marmot crowdfunding and a long-overdue upgrade for Rome's big snake, good news comes in strange packages this week.

Europe's rivers are drying up. Can they be saved?

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 16:36
The Rhine and Danube have reached historic lows. Dwindling water levels are affecting shipping, agriculture and ecosystems — and raising concerns about the future of drinking water supplies.

What should Europe do about its drying rivers?

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 16:36
The Rhine and Danube have reached historic lows. Dwindling water levels are affecting shipping, agriculture and ecosystems — and raising concerns about the future of drinking water supplies.

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing seeks legitimacy in Thailand

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 14:49
Bangkok rolled out the red carpet for the Myanmar leader, but experts say the former junta chief still faces major obstacles in his bid for regional acceptance.

Germany: Far-right AfD extends its lead in nationwide polls

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 14:31
In the latest Sunday poll, the AfD continues to pull ahead. And more and more people are against excluding the right-wing populists from decision-making, at least on a case-by-case basis.

Middle East: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan sign defense deal

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 13:48
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defense deal. According to the agreement, an armed attack on any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack against all of them. Follow DW for the latest.

Germany news: Exports and factory data lift economic outlook

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 11:51
German exports hit a record high in June, while industrial production rose for a third month in a row. Meanwhile, more than 1,000 pigs have died in a fire at a farm in Bavaria. DW has the latest.

Testosterone and fertility: the trade-off men aren't told about

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 11:47
Testosterone is trending in gyms, on social online and in politics. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth even wants troops screened for low testosterone. But taking supplements can shut down the body's natural production.

Is it really the hottest day ever?

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 11:36
Every time a new heat record is broken, skepticism follows. How do scientists know a day or a summer was really the hottest on record or that a heat wave was historic? DW has the answers.

India news: CJP announces plan for nationwide campaign

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 10:51
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has unveiled the agenda for its "Kya Bolti Public" campaign, which will start in September. Follow DW for more.

Thailand: Several killed in school shooting north of Bangkok

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 08:23
The shooting incident took place at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School in ​the ‌Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi, just north of the capital city of Bangkok.

US judge orders Meta to pay $567 million over harm to children

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 07:03
A New Mexico judge ruled Meta created a "public nuisance" that harmed children's mental health, ordering the company to pay over half a billion dollars in damages and overhaul safety features on Facebook and Instagram.

Middle East: Houthi attack wounds 11 in Saudi Arabia

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 06:51
Shelling by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis has left 11 civilians injured in southern Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are due to sign a joint defense deal. Follow DW for the latest.

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