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Firings over reactions to Kirk killing spark free speech debate in the US
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Political tensions rise as firings over Charlie Kirk reactions highlight divisions on free speech and cancel culture.
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Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid with van Dijk injury-time winner
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Liverpool edge Atletico Madrid at Anfield in the UEFA Champions League with a late header from captain Virgil van Dijk.
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Leading Hamas official makes first comments since Israeli attack in Qatar
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Hamas official Ghazi Hamad was at the location Israel had attacked in Qatar last week, describing it as 'intense'.
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Three US police officers killed, two injured, in Pennsylvania shooting
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
State authorities confirmed the shooter had been killed but offered few details of the incident in rural York County.
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Israeli strikes kill 19 Palestinians near Gaza’s last functioning hospitals
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Israeli forces kill at least 15 people outside al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, four more killed near al-Ahli Hospital.
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Trump plans to designate anti-fascist Antifa movement a ‘terrorist’ group
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US President Trump describes group as a 'dangerous, radical left disaster' as well as a 'major terrorist organisation'.
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ABC to indefinitely halt Jimmy Kimmel Live! after Charlie Kirk remarks
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Kimmel's cancellation is the latest in a spate of firings related to comments made about Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Geopolitics
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,302
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Here are the key events on day 1,302 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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‘A script’: Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin’s texts fuel conspiracy theories
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Tyler Robinson's alleged texts to his partner have been met with scepticism across the ideological spectrum.
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Lionel Messi nears contract extension with Inter Miami: Report
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The Argentinian superstar is reportedly close to securing a multi-year deal to remain with MLS club Inter Miami.
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US judge orders deportation of activist Mahmoud Khalil to Syria, Algeria
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US immigration judge said prominent pro-Palestine activist withheld information on green card application.
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Denmark to buy ‘long-range’ weapons amid Russia ‘paradigm shift’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told reporters the decision would create a 'credible deterrence' against Russia.
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What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Charlie Kirk before ABC pulled his show?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Kimmel accused President Trump's MAGA movement of trying to politically capitalise on the murder of Charlie Kirk.
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A German town's bid to break China's grip on rare earths
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The small German town of Bitterfeld is leading Europe's push to recycle rare earth elements that are vital for the tech and defense sector. Can this help reduc…
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Steep US steel tariffs leave Indian foundries gasping
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Trump's 50% steel tariff has rattled India's small foundries. Facing mass layoffs and shutdowns, they urge urgent government action to survive the shockwaves.
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The fight against racism in German football stadiums continues
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Racism reared its ugly head again during the first round of the German Cup. Despite the efforts of the foobtall association, clubs and fan groups, it seems vir…
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Why cured meat does not belong on the grill
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Cured meats and sausages often contain nitrite, a preservative, which also enhances flavor. But at high temperatures, nitrite can form carcinogens.
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Why are Israel's football clubs playing in Serbia?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
With Israeli clubs not permitted to play European matches in their country, Serbia has become a second home. But why there? And could Israel face a sporting ba…
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Cholera: A resurgent potentially deadly gut bacteria
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Experts say conflict in Sudan and South Sudan has caused cholera infections to surge. The disease, which is endemic to parts of Africa and South Asia, can be p…
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Antarctic ice loss could have 'catastrophic' impact
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A study warned that Antarctic ice loss could cause more warming in the region and beyond, and could push some marine species toward extinction.
Geopolitics
Bundesliga: What you need to know for 2025-26
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A new Bundesliga season means new stars and teams to cheer for. One thing that hasn't changed though, is that Bayern Munich are the favorites for the title. He…
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Why Trump wants US government stake in chipmaker Intel
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The Trump administration has confirmed it is in talks to take a 10% stake in struggling semiconductor manufacturer Intel. Some say the move makes perfect strat…
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Carbon credits erase rare bird habitat in Estonia
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Carbon credit projects are booming in Europe, but there are also some scams and unintended consequences. While claiming to compensate for emissions, not all sc…
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Village football academy helps Bangladesh women rise
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The Rangatungi United Women's Football Academy, founded by one man in a remote village, has helped many girls overcome challenges on and off the pitch.
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How Florida is rebuilding for a stormy, costly future
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Billion-dollar weather disasters in the US have surged fivefold since the 1980s. As climate change fuels more destructive hurricanes, homeowners are adapting t…
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Bayern Munich send message with Bundesliga at crossroads
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Bayern Munich opened the new Bundesliga season in style while the chasing pack all faltered. But a new broadcast rights deal with content creators threatens to…
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Nazi human experiments still influence medicine today
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A new database tells the stories of victims of forced medical research during the Nazi era. What role do the specimens and findings from that time play in mode…
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Olympic swimmer sees need for better Germany integration
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Swimmer Alaa Maso fled Syria in 2015 and, along with around a million others, arrived in Germany. After competing at the Paris Olympics in 2024, Maso is applyi…
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Global water crisis could cost trillions
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A growing water deficit driven by heat and drought is set to devastate local and national economies, resulting in food insecurity, displacement and political u…
Geopolitics
Africa's youth may feel lonelier than you know
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Loneliness isn't often linked to Africa, but it is very common. Most affected are young people dealing with changing social and family structures.
Geopolitics
EuroBasket 2025: All you need to know
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
It's time for the European championship of basketball again. Here's all you need to know about the 2025 edition, one held in four different nations.
Geopolitics
German car industry sheds 51,500 jobs in a year
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The dip equates to almost 7% of the total workforce in the German auto sector. Faltering exports to China and the US play a role, as new tariffs raise barriers…
Geopolitics
What Trump's Fed power play could mean for the US and global economies
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
US President Donald Trump's attempt to sack Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has caused shockwaves. The move could fatally undermine the Fed's independence a…
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Pop music's current biggest star and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end plan to tie the knot after a courtship of around two years. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce…
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Why I tried antidepressants to treat my chronic pain
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Antidepressants treat depression and other mental conditions. But some people say the drugs ease physical aches, too. The evidence, however, is sobering.
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Winners of 2025 Goethe Medal building cultural bridges
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The 2025 Goethe Medal was awarded to philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala from Turkey, as well as Chinese linguist, Li Yuan, and Belgian archaeologist, Dav…
Geopolitics
Hurricane Katrina left lasting legacy for youngest survivors
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, survivors who lived through the storm as children are still reckoning with a city transformed — and the stories of loss a…
Geopolitics
Fact check: Footage of Jerusalem from 1897 sparks online debate
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A viral video shows vibrant scenes of Jerusalem in 1897 — but how much of it is real? A different kind of fact check.
Geopolitics
India vs. US: Who stands to lose most in the trade dispute?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
US tariffs on Indian goods have risen to 50%, one of the highest rates in the world. The trade row between two of the world's biggest economies could have seri…
Geopolitics
Dissident Belarusian sports official thought to be in Russia
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Anatol Kotau has been unreachable for over a week. Those who know him suspect foul play, with the Belarusian secret service warning dissidents of retribution.
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Sexual harassment: German jogger fights back against voyeur
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A woman tried to bring charges against a man who filmed her backside, only to find out that it wasn't a crime. But she's fighting to criminalize such voyeurism.
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Nick Woltemade: Who is Germany's new Premier League star?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The young Germany striker, who was of great interest to Bayern Munich this summer, has left Stuttgart for Newcastle.
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MLS star Müller settling in to 'village' life in Vancouver
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Thomas Müller seems to be settling in well at the first club he has known apart from Bayern Munich. For a one-club man until a few weeks ago, he also seems to …
Geopolitics
Taking the 'red pill': From meme to political ideology
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Memes inspired by a cult sci-fi film have developed into a global subculture in which men claim their victimhood and promote misogyny online.
Geopolitics
'Currydurst': Beer and curry ketchup in a glass
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A new German beer with a curry ketchup flavor is set to test tastebuds as it celebrates Hamburg street food culture and tries to become another St. Pauli legen…
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