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Boris Pistorius stands next to Brigadier General Walter Schulte, with a large model of a droid behind them, at the ILA air show in Berlin. June 12, 2026.

Germany news: No rush to decide on next-gen jet replacement

The defense minister says Berlin needs time to evaluate a bid for a new possible military jet project. DW has more.

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Iran war

The world is watching to see if a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US will last. The war has severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi paid an official visit to the United Arab Emirates and met UAE ruler Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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Africa

The leaders of the military governments in the Sahel Alliance (from left: Assimi Goita of Mali, Abdourahamane Tiani of Niger, and Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso)

Sahel juntas are 'crushing' basic freedoms

In the Sahel countries, military rulers are increasingly clamping down on press freedom and freedom of expression.

Asia

The Indian Army showcases its cutting-edge surveillance drones, including the Asteria AT-15, Switch RPAS, Q6 UAV Drone, and Trinetra UAV Drone, during the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations in Kargil, India, on July 26, 2025

India bets big on domestic drones for future warfare

India is preparing its largest-ever military drone order to rapidly expand the country's unmanned warfare capabilities.

Germany

German students up in arms about funding cuts

Federal research minister Dorothee Bär says German students' situation is "very privileged" and has rejected reform.

Europe

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Did foreigners pay to shoot civilians during Sarajevo siege?

An Italian author claims to have uncovered evidence that foreign visitors paid to shoot and kill civilians.

Middle East

Hezbollah supporters wave yellow flags and carry coffins during a 2025 funeral

Why is Hezbollah still important for Iran?

Although weakened, Lebanon-based Hezbollah remains a central piece of Iran's power projection in the Middle East.

North America

A masked person stands on a spray-painted barrier; they hold a Mexican flag in one hand and raise the other into the air in a fist.

2026 Men's World Cup: Massive protests in Mexico

Relatives of missing persons, women's collectives and the teachers' union are protesting as the men's World Cup begins.

Latin America

A large model of the World Cup trophy with performers around it dressed in gold at the Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico, during the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup. June 11, 2026.

World Cup starts in Mexico City

Mexico, one of the host nations, won against South Africa in the first match of the largest football World Cup ever.

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FIFA World Cup

The 2026 men's World Cup is being held in the USA, Mexico and Canada. The final is scheduled for July 19. It will be the biggest World Cup of all time with 48 teams. Lionel Messi's Argentina are the defending champions.