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Europe heat wave: Over 1,300 excess deaths, WHO says

Symbolbild Hitzewelle 2026 | Passanten erfrischen sich an Wasserfontänen in Köln

Symbolbild Hitzewelle 2026 | Passanten erfrischen sich an Wasserfontänen in Köln

Extreme heat, early summer: Is this Europe's wake-up call?

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Developing

Indischer Ozean 2026 | F-35B Lightning II wird auf USS Boxer zum Start positioniert

Indischer Ozean 2026 | F-35B Lightning II wird auf USS Boxer zum Start positioniert

US carries out 'additional strikes' on Iran

The US military said "additional strikes" have been carried out on targets in Iran. DW has more.

People search for survivors among the rubble following two earthquakes in La Guaira State, Venezuela, on June 25, 2026

People search for survivors among the rubble following two earthquakes in La Guaira State, Venezuela, on June 25, 2026

Venezuela earthquakes: Nearly 7 million may be impacted — UN

At least 1,450 people have been confirmed dead as rescuers race to find thousands of missing people.

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June 28, 2026

Pakistan's Geo News apologizes for Muharram broadcast

June 28, 2026

Uganda military chief shuts leading media outlets

June 28, 2026

Russia's Putin promises security as Ukraine ramps up attacks

June 28, 2026

Germany news: New heat record at 41.7 degrees Celsius

June 28, 2026

Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes, all 14 passengers killed

June 28, 2026

France: 11 killed in civilian plane crash

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Reports & Analysis

Africa

A close-up view of two young people in Mozambique holding hands. Only the hands and lower arms are seen

A close-up view of two young people in Mozambique holding hands. Only the hands and lower arms are seen

Proposed African family charter splits lawmakers, activists

Young activists are pushing back against a proposed family values charter, warning it could restrict freedoms.

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Asia

A man works on a ship under construction at a shipyard in Rugao city in east China's Jiangsu province. He is surrounded by scaffolding.

A man works on a ship under construction at a shipyard in Rugao city in east China's Jiangsu province. He is surrounded by scaffolding.

How China took over global shipbuilding — and why it matters

China builds over half the world's ships, far outpacing the United States. DW looks at what this means for global power.

Germany

Boy hiding under the blanket at night in his bed using a smartphone

Boy hiding under the blanket at night in his bed using a smartphone

Will Germany impose an age limit for social media?

A quarter of German youth spend too much time on social media, with 350,000 considered to have an addiction problem.

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Europe

A Eurasion griffon vulture, a gray bird with a sharp beak, seen in a close-up

A Eurasion griffon vulture, a gray bird with a sharp beak, seen in a close-up

How adoption is helping Serbia's griffon vultures thrive

Once on the brink of extinction, Serbia's griffon vultures are thriving again thanks to decades of conservation work.

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Middle East

A man in a camouflage uniform raises his hands in prayer among pro-government supporters during a state-organized rally in Iran.

A man in a camouflage uniform raises his hands in prayer among pro-government supporters during a state-organized rally in Iran.

Is US-Iran deal already on the verge of collapse?

Tensions between the US and Iran are escalating once again, just days after the two sides agreed to end the war.

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North America

Traditional Russian wooden dolls called Matryoshka depicting China's President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are displayed for sale at a souvenir shop

Traditional Russian wooden dolls called Matryoshka depicting China's President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are displayed for sale at a souvenir shop

In a world of strongmen, how should countries adapt?

The idea of a rules-based world order has long shaped global politics. But today, power politics may be on the rise.

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Latin America

Venezuela La Guaira 2026 | Militär kontrolliert Zugang nach dem Erdbeben

Venezuela La Guaira 2026 | Militär kontrolliert Zugang nach dem Erdbeben

Venezuela: Finding earthquake survivors against the odds

International rescue teams are still finding survivors after Venezuela's devastating earthquakes but hope is fading.

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Extreme weather

Heavy flooding, severe storms, record heat waves — climate change has brought an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. People, ecosystems and global economies are suffering the consequences.

A woman in Paris protects herself from the sun

A woman in Paris protects herself from the sun

Fact check: As Europe bakes, does sunscreen help?

Fact check: As Europe bakes, does sunscreen help?

As Europe swelters, claims are resurfacing online questioning whether sunscreen is safe or linked to skin cancer risk.

A person cools off at Trocadero fountain near the Eiffel Tower

A person cools off at Trocadero fountain near the Eiffel Tower

Europe's heat wave deepens strain on elderly, homeless

Europe's heat wave deepens strain on elderly, homeless

Extreme temperatures are sweeping across Europe, with several countries recording their hottest-ever June conditions.

A fan is set up as an elderly resident sits in a retirement home in Les Sorinieres near Nantes, France

A fan is set up as an elderly resident sits in a retirement home in Les Sorinieres near Nantes, France

Fact check: Throwing cold water on heat disinformation

Fact check: Throwing cold water on heat disinformation

An outdated AC law, a fan-sinus myth and the climate hoax claim — DW checked what's spreading in Europe's heat wave.

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Iran at the 2026 World Cup

Iran's World Cup appearance has been overshadowed by the military conflict with the US, as politics takes center stage.

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Social media ban legislation

Pressure is growing to hold social media platforms to account for data privacy and disinformation. The impact of app usage on mental health and the polarization of public discourse have also come under scrutiny.

A group of young boys hold up cellphones to take pictures (file photo)

A group of young boys hold up cellphones to take pictures (file photo)

Young people avoiding the news, Reuters report

Young people avoiding the news, Reuters report

An alarming number of young people are turning away from news. But "journalism still matters," says the report's author.

A row of teenage boys look at their phones in front of a Spanish high school

A row of teenage boys look at their phones in front of a Spanish high school

Banning social media for teens: Solution or overreaction?

Banning social media for teens: Solution or overreaction?

One in seven teens in the European Union spends more than eight hours a day in front of screens, a new study shows.

A woman of the Outer Baduy tribe chatting using smartphone in Ciboleger Village, Banten Province, in Indonesia

A woman of the Outer Baduy tribe chatting using smartphone in Ciboleger Village, Banten Province, in Indonesia

Why we — literally — lose time on social media

Why we — literally — lose time on social media

A Munich university study shows that we spend more time scrolling than we think we do — it alters our sense of time.

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In the spotlight

Woman in South Sudan watering her vegetable garden

Woman in South Sudan watering her vegetable garden

Germany's development aid strategy under fire

Development aid organizations have urged the German government to reverse billions in cuts to humanitarian aid.

A man (Peter Magyar) joins his hands as he is surrounded by security guards and is being filmed. Behind him is a large crowd and a Hungarian flag with the symbol of his Tisza party, Budapest, Hungary, May 9, 2026

A man (Peter Magyar) joins his hands as he is surrounded by security guards and is being filmed. Behind him is a large crowd and a Hungarian flag with the symbol of his Tisza party, Budapest, Hungary, May 9, 2026

'Operation Purgatory': Magyar moves to demolish Orban system

Hungary's new prime minister is moving swiftly to fight corruption, reform the media and protect democracy.

Protesters hold placards during a protest against a luxury resort linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. The largest shows a drawing of a flamingo caught in barbed wire. A second features a large red V and the phrase 'the voice of Albanians.' Tirana, Albania, June 13, 2026

Protesters hold placards during a protest against a luxury resort linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. The largest shows a drawing of a flamingo caught in barbed wire. A second features a large red V and the phrase 'the voice of Albanians.' Tirana, Albania, June 13, 2026

Albania's 'Flamingo Revolution': What's behind the protests?

Albania's protesters say they are fighting for democracy. Premier Edi Rama insists the movement is part of a hybrid war.

A robotic arm operates in a pharmacy storage facility

A robotic arm operates in a pharmacy storage facility

Why is the US targeting Germany's drug industry?

Washington says Europeans pay too little for innovative medicines — and Americans are footing the bill.

An elderly woman in a white shirt stands in the village of La Cierva

An elderly woman in a white shirt stands in the village of La Cierva

German mayor seeks out citizens to save Spanish village

A German mayor is trying to save the Spanish village of La Cierva. But everything is in short supply — especially money.

A worker pushing a big clock in a wheelbarrow

A worker pushing a big clock in a wheelbarrow

Why Germany's Deutsche Bahn will face delays for many years

Germany no longer sets the pace when it comes to rail travel — and this is unlikely to change anytime soon.

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DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

Science Unscripted

The science stories that will actually change your day — and maybe make you laugh.

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A man wearing a yellow life vest stands on the deck of a boat on open water. It's a sunny day, and he's holding up a handful of algae.

A man wearing a yellow life vest stands on the deck of a boat on open water. It's a sunny day, and he's holding up a handful of algae.

Is this slimy, brown algae off Norway's coast future food?

The exploitation of oil and gas made Norway wealthy. But another resource could play a key role in its future: algae.

Czech village experiments with 24-7 AI mayor

Ratibor in Czechia has been testing an AI version of its mayor. What do residents and municipality staff think about it?

Four musicians with string instruments perform at Amsterdam's Royal Concertgebouw, dressed in black suits

Four musicians with string instruments perform at Amsterdam's Royal Concertgebouw, dressed in black suits

Jerusalem Quartet reveals Shostakovich's music

The renowned Jerusalem Quartet interprets the music of Dmitri Shostakovich, who wrote under and at times against Stalin.

A man sits at a harpsichord and plays during a performance

A man sits at a harpsichord and plays during a performance

Mahan Esfahani's mission is to bring back the harpsichord

Iranian-American musician Mahan Esfahani wants to revive the harpsichord — from early repertoire to contemporary music.

Nest of the oak processionary moth on a tree trunk

Nest of the oak processionary moth on a tree trunk

Berlin's battle against tiny — but toxic — caterpillars

As the oak processionary moth spreads across the German capital, parks are closing and residents are worried.

Mel Brooks laughing.

Mel Brooks laughing.

Comedy legend Mel Brooks turns 100

A parody of Adolf Hitler in the landmark 1968 movie "The Producers" was just the beginning for US actor Mel Brooks.

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