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US, Iran agree to halt strikes amid reports of fresh talks

ConflictsJune 29, 2026
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June 29, 2026

Australia-Vanuatu deal bars foreign bases in island nation

June 29, 2026

Pakistan says it struck militant targets in Afghanistan

June 29, 2026

Serbia: Protests continue after Vucic says he will step down

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

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Africa

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.
Human RightsJune 28, 202603:43 min
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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.

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.
PoliticsJune 28, 202608:45 min
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Germany

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.
TechnologyJune 28, 2026
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Europe

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.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 28, 202604:20 min
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Middle East

View of Dubai's newest landmark in the United Arab Emirates, the Museum of the Future, a large ring looking structure with Arabic script framing a tall office tower. In front is a red stop sign

How the Iran war has disrupted Abu Dhabi's AI strategy

Abu Dhabi's AI ambitions remain challenged by the war with Iran. But the UAE is also known for its business resilience.
PoliticsJune 26, 2026
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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

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.
PoliticsJune 28, 202610:48 min
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Latin America

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.
CatastropheJune 28, 202602:19 min
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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.

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

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

Cracked roads, stalled trains, closed classrooms: Just summer or a tipping point before a much warmer future?
ClimateJune 28, 202606:52 min
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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.
HealthJune 28, 2026
A church is silhouetted against the orange sky and setting sun in Malschwitz Germany

Europe's heat waves: How to survive now and in the future

Europe's heat waves: How to survive now and in the future

DW talks with author Jeff Goodell, who explains how extreme heat affects the body and how Europe can adapt.
June 28, 202619:56 min
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June 29, 202601:33 min
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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.
June 27, 202612:34 min
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Social media

Social media, like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and WhatsApp, has become an integral part of our lives, bringing both pros and cons.

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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.
MediaJune 25, 2026
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.
SocietyJune 25, 2026
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Japan's matcha boom a boon for tea farmers

Japan's matcha boom a boon for tea farmers

Matcha tea has become a hit on social media around the world, and Japanese farmers are enjoying the hype.
LifestyleJune 25, 202604:39 min
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Germany's development aid strategy under fire

Development aid organizations have urged the German government to reverse billions in cuts to humanitarian aid.
PoliticsJune 28, 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.
PoliticsJune 28, 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.
PoliticsJune 27, 2026
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.
BusinessJune 27, 2026
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.
SocietyJune 27, 202605:54 min
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.
BusinessJune 27, 2026
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If you think the economy is boring you've been listening to the wrong show. In The Dip, we'll help you connect the dots.
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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.

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.
SocietyJune 28, 202606:12 min
This picture shows the mayor of the Czech village Ratibor, Martin Zabcik (on the left) next to his AI avatar (on the right)

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?
SocietyJune 28, 202604:21 min
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.
MusicJune 27, 202606:08 min
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.
MusicJune 27, 202607:22 min
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.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 27, 202602:28 min
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.
FilmJune 27, 2026