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Middle East: Hezbollah condemns latest Israel-Lebanon talks

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 17:50
Hezbollah and Lebanon's government traded verbal blows amid the latest round of talks with Israel in Italy. And the Trump administration is touting progress in talks with Iran, despite no word from Tehran. DW has more.

South Sudan: How climate change can result in toxic water

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 17:46
Years of flooding have resulted in disastrous water pollution in South Sudan's main oil region. As communities, scientists and health workers scramble for solutions, the long-term impacts of the crisis is yet to emerge.

What does Zambia's opposition stand without Edgar Lungu?

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 17:12
The death of former President Edgar Lungu reshaped opposition politics in Zambia ahead of the August 13 general election. Analysts say the vote will test whether his legacy can keep opposition supporters united.

EU agrees to send border aid to Spain after Ceuta talks

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 16:59
The Schengen Area was "in no way" compromised during the Ceuta incursion, Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said after a video conference with his EU colleagues.

Is Bangladesh backtracking on post-Hasina reforms?

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 15:45
Two years after a student-led uprising toppled PM Sheikh Hasina, critics say Bangladesh's reform momentum is fading as political divisions deepen and key changes stall.

Guatemala: Towns evacuated as Fuego volcano erupts

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 14:53
The country's disaster agency issued its second-highest warning level and urged residents to seek shelter. Onlookers have also been warned to stop climbing a nearby volcano to take videos of the eruption.

Tennis star Sabalenka supports sport's new sex test policy

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 14:04
The world number one women's tennis player supports the WTA's new sex testing rules. Others are more critical of the policy.

Iran: Is Reza Pahlavi's political star fading?

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 12:24
Once seen as a leading opposition figure, Pahlavi now faces questions about his political relevance in Western capitals and inside Iran.

Ukraine drone strikes kill five near Moscow, Russia says

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 12:13
Russian officials say Ukrainian drones have killed five people, hitting industrial and warehouse sites near Moscow and St Petersburg. Meanwhile, a soldier has killed four people in Russian-controlled Crimea. DW has more.

South Korea: 16 dead amid record heat wave, President Lee urges action

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 11:28
President Lee Jae Myung called on officials to take prompt action as extreme weather conditions became "normal." Authorities extended their first-ever heat wave warning ⁠for all of Seoul on Tuesday.

Three lions die of heatstroke at Tokyo zoo

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 11:11
The zoo said that 10 of its 16 lions have been ill. Japan has been experiencing an extreme heat wave since late July.

Germany news: Hedgehog triggers police alert

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 10:17
Police called out after a supermarket burglar alarm went off found an unlikely culprit. Germany's flag carrier, Lufthansa, has turned in poor quarterly results. DW has more.

India: Bangladesh presses Delhi over Sheikh Hasina speech

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 10:05
Dhaka has warned New Delhi that giving a political platform to Bangladesh's former leader could hurt the improving ties between the nations. Meanwhile, Assam is reeling from devastating floods.

India: Dhaka presses Delhi on stance ahead of Hasina speech

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 10:05
Bangladesh has warned India that hosting the fugitive former leader's political activity could hurt the improving ties between the nations. Meanwhile, Assam continues to battle devastation from floods. DW has more.

Venezuela earthquake death toll crosses 6,000

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 07:02
The updated death toll comes weeks after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes hit on June 24, causing massive damage to people and property.

Cuba: Further blackouts disrupt energy restoration attempts

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 06:23
Authorities say unfavorable weather in the Caribbean has hampered efforts to restore power to Cuba's national grid amid repeated blackouts. Many Cubans now have power only for a few hours a day.

US: 25 states sue over Trump's new tariffs

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 03:28
The coalition of largely Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administration's argument that tariffs will address imports produced by alleged "forced labor" abroad. The White House insists the move is legal.

More cancer-prone? Why younger generations may be at risk

Mon, 08/03/2026 - 21:37
Researchers are observing certain age-related types of cancer more frequently in younger people. A new study suggests this could be because younger generations are aging faster than their parents or grandparents.

Study shows why younger generations may be more cancer-prone

Mon, 08/03/2026 - 21:37
Researchers are observing certain age-related types of cancer more frequently in younger people. A new study suggests this could be because younger generations are aging faster than their parents or grandparents.

Dry Danube River threatens nuclear power in Romania, Hungary

Mon, 08/03/2026 - 20:59
Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant was operating at about 10% of capacity because of a lack of cooling riverwater. In Romania, the military blew up a rock outcrop in a bid to improve water flow to the Cernavoda plant.

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