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Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy Europe is the fastest-warming continent
Europe is sweltering under an early heat wave that has broken records and claimed lives. What is happening to make it so hot?
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUK re-chalks Dorset's famed and feisty Cerne Abbas Giant
Britain's National Trust is working on replacing the chalk outline of the Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset. The Saxon-era carving depicts a club-wielding man "still standing tall," as …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran turns internet back on, but old restrictions remain
Communication with the outside world remains difficult in Iran, even after an 88-day total internet blockade was lifted. The blackout has had significant economic and social conse…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsKai Havertz: Arsenal and Germany's man for the big moment
Germany forward Kai Havertz is set to play in his second Champions League final. The Arsenal man is a match winner.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany: Who is Economy Minister Katherina Reiche?
Economy Minister Reiche is a controversial figure. Her plans for new gas-fired power plants, rolling back plans for more renewables in the building sector and scrapping solar subs…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEarth on track for record heat over next 5 years — UN report
Meteorologists predict a high chance that global average temperatures could reach record levels between 2026-2030.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsThe Suez and Panama canals charge tolls. Why is Iran’s Hormuz fee triggering global outrage?
Iran has been widely condemned for demanding up to $2 million per transit through the Strait of Hormuz. DW explores the reasons why Egypt can charge for the Suez Canal and Panama …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance moves to symbolically repeal slavery legislation
Members of the lower house of the French parliament unanimously voted to abolish a series of royal edicts known as the "Code noir" or Black Code. The bill stops short of some lawm…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEU fines Temu €200M over unsafe toys, non-compliant products
EU regulators said Temu failed to identify and assess the systemic risks of illegal products' on its platform and the harm they posed to consumers.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsBuffalo with 'Trump' coiffure spared slaughter, moved to zoo
A Bangladeshi buffalo's resemblance to the current US president has saved it from slaughter and earned it celebrity status.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsAustria: Taylor Swift concert plot suspect sentenced to 15 years
An Austrian court sentenced an Islamist for plotting an attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024. Earlier in the trial, he admitted to planning the attack.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWHO chief arrives in Congo amid Ebola outbreak
The head of the World Health Organization vowed to "overcome this outbreak" as he traveled for the epicenter of Ebola infections in eastern Congo.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran war: Vance says deal close but 'not there yet'
Vice President JD Vance said the US and Iran made progress on a deal but were "not there yet." Earlier media reports said negotiators reached an agreement, pending approval from P…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsRomania: Russian drone strikes Galati apartment building
Romania reported that a Russian drone had hit a building in its territory near the Ukrainian border. Ukraine also reported a Russian drone attack in the southern border region of …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael, Russia included in UN sexual violence blacklist for first time
A new UN report accuses Israeli forces of abuses against Palestinian detainees. The report also documents hundreds of sexual violence cases linked to Russian forces in Ukraine. Bo…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFederal jury finds army veteran and two other ICE protesters guilty of conspiracy
Case involving June 2025 protest is escalation in Trump officials’ attack on first amendment rights, say expertsA federal jury has found three protesters, including a US military …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCalifornia’s ‘Los Gatos party mom’ sentenced to 35 years in prison
Shannon O’Connor, 52, was convicted of charges including child endangerment and facilitating forcible sexual assaultA judge has sentenced a San Francisco Bay Area mother to 35 yea…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsDeath toll in Washington tank rupture rises to eight as recovery progresses
Three more people remain missing and are presumed dead, after tank containing chemical mixture collapsedThe confirmed death toll in the chemical tank explosion at a Washington sta…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsThree dead after gas explosion causes fire in Dallas apartment building
Officials say bodies of two adult women and one child found in rubble and four other people taken to hospitalSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThree people died aft…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsJD Vance says Trump ‘pushing forward’ with Golden Dome as he addresses Air Force Academy – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.Sign up to the Breaking News US emailIn one of the opinions shared by the Supreme Court Thursday morning, the Court has ruled in favor of a Black man …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsEnfield council withdraws from government’s new towns programme
London authority’s new Tory-led administration delivers significant blow to Labour’s flagship housebuilding schemeEnfield council in north London has withdrawn from the government…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsLabour poised for fresh welfare changes after scale of youth jobs crisis revealed
Alan Milburn’s landmark report says unemployment among young costs UK £125bn a year and warns of ‘lost generation’ ‘A record of failure’: what’s in first part of Milburn report?Te…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Hundreds of job applications’: young people on their struggle to find work
Job seekers say the lack of opportunities has affected their mental health and left them fearing for the futureWhen Catherina finished her degree in digital film production in Lon…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSturgeon says she was ‘deceived, misled and betrayed’ by ex-husband Murrell
Murrell has been remanded in custody after pleading guilty to embezzling more than £400,00 from SNPNicola Sturgeon said she was “deceived, betrayed and lied to” by her estranged h…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAfghan president voiced concern over civilians killed by SAS troops, inquiry told
Newly released evidence from inquiry into 80 deaths shows Afghan partner forces no longer willing to work alongside British by 2011Concerns about the number of Afghan civilians be…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsBlond Bangladeshi buffalo nicknamed ‘Donald Trump’ saved from Eid sacrifice
Rare albino buffalo spared due to security concerns over unusual level of public interest in 700kg animalA rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its disti…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsBritish Museum postpones Jewish culture month lecture over protest fears
Decision draws criticism from some commentators and free speech advocates as well as Tory leader, Kemi BadenochThe British Museum has postponed a lecture for Jewish culture month …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNetanyahu orders Israeli army to seize ‘70% of Gaza Strip’, violating ceasefire deal
Speaking in West Bank settlement, Israeli PM, who is fighting for political survival before elections, says ‘we are squeezing Hamas’Middle East crisis – live updatesBenjamin Netan…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsGlobal heating is making hajj ever more dangerous, report finds
Rising heat in Saudi Arabia threatens millions of Muslim pilgrims – but cutting fossil fuels would keep it saferGlobal heating has “fundamentally altered” the climate of Mecca and…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsDonald Trump shares draft Iran peace agreement with Israel and other allies
US president’s move comes as both sides try to prevent fresh ceasefire breaches scuppering a potential dealMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has circulated a draft pea…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFeeding the future of France: Rollout of €1 meals an attempt to help struggling students
It’s a thumbs up from the country’s 3 million students, who can now buy cheap meals up to twice a dayWhere in France can you get a nutritious and balanced three-course meal for €1…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Hidden datacentre tax’ costing Irish households millions, report says
Datacentres used 22% of country’s electricity last year, pushing up household bills, study suggestsEnergy demand by datacentres in Ireland has added hundreds of euros to household…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsBurberry boss could earn up to £12.2m under new bonus scheme as company rolls back climate goals
Company, which paid boss Joshua Schulman £4m in year to March, becomes latest to extend deadline to become carbon neutralBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Burberry could e…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsVictorian greyhound trainer avoids ban despite dog being found with cocaine in system
Tribunal decision on Geoffrey Dalton comes as advocacy group releases data showing 30 greyhounds have died at or after Victorian races this yearGet our breaking news email, free a…
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GeopoliticsUK minister visits Australia for ‘lessons’ before expected British social media crackdown
Kanishka Narayan says Australia’s pioneering law has contributed to national conversation under way in BritainFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breakin…
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GeopoliticsHanson and Joyce bill taxpayers for flights to private events on luxury cruise ship hosted by Rinehart
Exclusive: Parliamentary records show the One Nation MPs claimed travel expenses for fundraising events on exclusive cruise liner where mining billionaire owns an apartmentFollow …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTony Abbott to step down from Advance role when elected Liberal party federal president
Liberal insiders concerned former PM could pull party even further to the right by appointing Advance allies to prominent positionsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest u…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralia news live: KPMG boss resigns over whistleblower scandal; Angus Taylor challenged on ‘arrogant prick’ comment about PM
Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWho’s leading the fight against Labor’s CGT reform – and what’s in it for them?People with direc…
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Geopolitics‘I felt my humanity was bastardised’: Cynthia Erivo says reaction to Ariana Grande red carpet incident rooted in racism
Wicked co-star said reactions to the incident, which included suggestions she was Grande’s ‘bodyguard’, reflect an insidious view of Black womenWicked star Cynthia Erivo has said …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsEU fines Temu for failing to stop sale of illegal and dangerous products
European Commission finds shoppers on Chinese website very likely to find unsafe items and imposes €200m penaltyEU regulators have fined the Chinese shopping website Temu €200m (£…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsImage of Thai police in sparkly dresses with handcuffed suspect turns out to be AI fake
Picture was created by administrator in charge of station’s Facebook account who wanted to create ‘friendlier image’It was an arresting image and an irresistible story. A group of…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsEU to discuss potential restrictions on Chinese imports amid fears of overreliance
Concerns among commissioners in bloc that surge in imports could lead to decline similar to that of US rust belt townsEU commissioners will meet on Friday for crunch talks aimed a…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsArgentina’s ‘European’ self-image under renewed scrutiny after racist incidents in Brazil
Case involving seven-year-old boy is latest flashpoint in debate over race relations in Latin America‘Argentina needs to end its fantasy of being a European country’: Lucrecia Mar…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFamily accuse UK government of lack of support over death of Briton in Grenada
Pathologist found Andrew Frederick’s death was a homicide but UK authorities refused specialist helpThe grieving family of a British man found dead in his home on the Caribbean is…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCarney calls for new US-Canada partnership to ‘help make America great again’
Canada prime minister urges greater economic cooperation between the two countries in speech delivered in New YorkCanada’s prime minister, Mark Carney has called for a new relatio…
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