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How crucial is the strait of Hormuz to the global energy market?
Although Israel and Iran's ceasefire which came into force on Tuesday removed the pending threat of the Strait of Hormuz's closure, this is not the first time that Iran has said it would block it.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:
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Need for vigilance amid new 'Nimbus' COVID variant
A new Omicron subvariant has caused infections and deaths in South and Southeast Asia. Europe may see a spike after population immunity fell over the winter.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Climate change turns Alpine glaciers into βSwiss cheeseβ, raising water and power concerns
Glacier shrinkage has wide impacts on agriculture, fisheries, drinking water levels, and border tensions when it comes to cross-boundary rivers.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:New car registrations fall in Europe and Tesla sees another drop
Tesla sales are still declining in the EU, while Chinese state-owned manufacturer SAIC Motor is increasing its market share.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Meet Enigmacursor: New dinosaur species unveiled at London's Natural History Museum
A new dinosaur species, named Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae, has been unveiled at Londonβs Natural History Museum.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Trump skips hotel for stay at Dutch royal palace during NATO summit
US President Donald Trump stayed at the Dutch royal palace Huis Ten Bosch instead of a luxury hotel for the NATO summit, meeting King Willem-Alexander and Queen MΓ‘xima.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:PMQs: Rayner gets a rough ride on Labour welfare splits
The shadow chancellor laid out significant Labour splits over welfare reforms β leaving the deputy prime minister unable to rule out tax rises.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:New climate-resistant initiatives underway in Qatar to conserve water in the desert
With Qatarβs arid and dry climate in mind, two Qatar-based eco-friendly tech companies are using innovative climate-resistant solutions to capture moisture from the sky to produce water β one quenches the thirst of humans and the other produces water for crops.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Saka tombs and the Golden manβKazakh archaeological wonders attract local and international tourists
In this episode of Modern Nomads, we travel across Kazakhstan in search of its most captivating archaeological treasures β from the royal Saka tombs of Berel in the east to the iconic Golden Man exhibit in the capital Astana.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Animal shelters in the US use live music to soothe anxious pets
Musicians in US animal shelters bring calm with live performances, thanks to Wild Tunes. Over 100 volunteers play for animals in nine shelters, reducing their stress levels.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Rail Baltica could be used for defensive military purposes
Construction on the 870-km-long Rail Baltica through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia is gathering momentum, as the line switches from the Russian broad gauge to the European standard gauge. The EU is covering a large part of the costs.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:The Great Bulgarian Vulture Return: Europe turns over a new leaf after centuries of bird persecution
Thanks to significant reintroduction efforts, Europe is one of the few places in the world where vulture populations are increasing. But human activities are making this recovery fragile.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:βItβs like a miracleβ: the emotional reintroduction of the Bearded Vulture in Bulgaria
Half a century after its extinction, Bulgaria celebrated the reintroduction of one of Europeβs rarest birds of prey β the Bearded Vulture. This is seen as a stepping stone to reconnecting them acrossEurope, and to other continents.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Who is New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani?
The 33-year-old is poised to become the official Democratic candidate for November's mayoral election.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Are Bulgarians ready to adopt the euro in under six months?
The EU institutions have given the green light to Bulgaria to join the eurozone next January, but what about the concerns of the Bulgarian people?
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:NATO summit: Allies agree to spend 5% of GDP on defense
US President Donald Trump hailed the agreed spending hike as a "monumental" victory. NATO member states also expressed "enduring" support for Ukraine. DW has the latest.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Fact-checking claims about the 'panther' on the loose in Bulgaria
Reported sightings of a large, wild feline in Bulgaria have prompted a stream of images, memes and dubious claims online.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:How Cambodia-Thailand border dispute affects communities
Following a clash in May, borders have been closed and opening hours reduced. Locals used to crossing with ease say their lives are being disrupted. Tensions are also affecting politics and the economy.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Eurostar warns passengers to cancel or postpone journeys after cable theft causes major disruption
Major disruption to Eurostar services between London and Paris continues for a second day after track deaths and cable theft in France.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Did NATO expansion drive Russia to war in Ukraine?
NATO has allegedly deceived and disrespected Russia by expanding into Eastern Europe, threatening Moscow's interests. That, at least, is how the Kremlin has justified its war in Ukraine. But is there any truth to it?
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Berlin to end migrant rescue NGO funding
The German Foreign Ministry said it would no longer fund NGOs rescuing migrants in distress at sea. Meanwhile, police launched a nationwide operation targeting people suspected of inciting hate online.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Venice activists (and their inflatable crocodiles) claim victory as Jeff Bezos changes wedding venue
Protesters in Venice are claiming an "enormous victory" after Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his A-list wedding guests are forced to change the wedding location.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Thailand moves to make recreational cannabis illegal again
Three years after decriminalizing cannabis, Thailand is on course to reclassify it as a narcotic, potentially collapsing a $1 billion industry and shutting down thousands of cannabis shops in popular tourist areas.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Explosive on armoured vehicle kills seven Israeli soldiers in Gaza
Since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war on 7 October 2023 after Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, more than 860 Israeli soldiers have died, over 400 of those while fighting in Gaza.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Italyβs Monte dei Paschi bank gets ECB nod for Mediobanca takeover
Mediobanca has shown its opposition to the takeover bid, launched in January, warning it would weaken its business model.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Metaβs AI labelling βinconsistentβ, internal oversight board finds
Under the EUβs AI Act, artificially generated content needs to be marked as such.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Greenpeace survey finds βbeautifulβ and vulnerable whale species in areas marked for deep sea mining
Vulnerable marine life is getting caught in the crosshairs of our electrifying world, the new study suggests.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Drone debris found in Ukraine indicates Russia is using new technology from Iran
Experts said the labels found on drones in Ukraine are not conclusive proof but the English-language words are consistent with how Iran marks its drones.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Pharrell Williams brings Indian inspiration to star-studded Louis Vuitton show in Paris
Pharrell Williams turned the plaza outside Parisβ Pompidou Center into a global spectacle for his latest Louis Vuitton show.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Trump says 'great progress' made on Gaza ceasefire talks
US President Donald Trump said attacking Iran caused "great progress" in negotiations regarding Gaza, and insisted Tehran "won't be building nuclear weapons for a long time." DW has more.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | June 25th β Midday
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Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:German football bosses fined over 2006 World Cup scandal
A German court has fined the country's football association over a scandal connected to the hosting of the 2006 World Cup. The trial had been going on for more than a decade.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin launches 'humanist' political party
Dominique de Villepin said he was launching his own political party, Humanist France, two years before the country is set to hold presidential elections.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:German court lifts ban on far-right Compact magazine
Judges ruled in favor of the monthly publication, citing freedom of expression protections. The decision could also have consequences for the ongoing debate on banning Germany's far-right AfD party.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:MEPs propose airline passengers in Europe should be allowed two pieces of free hand luggage
The European Parliament's Committee on Transport proposes free hand luggage with size limits on flights. Airlines argue it limits passenger choice.
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