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Iran summons German envoy after Merz' pro-Israel comments
The German chancellor had said that Israel was doing the "dirty work⦠for all of us." Meanwhile, Trump has said he "may" or "may not" get involved in the attacks on Iran. Follow DW for the latest.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:
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Can Israel's economy withstand multiple conflicts?
With Israel fighting on at least two fronts, the country's finances and economy are strained. The government hopes higher taxes can cover some of the bills while its high-tech industry remains a safe investment.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:'Taxi boats' pick up migrants in waist-deep water as Channel smugglers switch tactics
They are being launched from new sites and in new ways - out of reach of French police.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Austria plans gun control measures after school shooting
After a shooter killed 10 people at a school in Graz, Austria's government is tightening rules on gun purchases by raising the minimum age and calling for more psychological screening.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Star pianist Alfred Brendel dies at 94
Hailed as one of the greatest musicians of the last century, the pianist Alfred Brendel passed away at his home in London at age 94.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:The GDPR is being hollowed out βΒ for whom, and why?
Since 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation has been a global standard. Now the EUβs flagship data protection law is under attack. A new EU Commission proposal to βsimplifyβ the GDPR may look narrow and technical. But it could open the floodgates for a significant unravelling of the EUβs own rulebook.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:The GDPR is being hollowed out βΒ for who, and why?
Since 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation has been a global standard. Now the EUβs flagship data protection law is under attack. A new EU Commission proposal to βsimplifyβ the GDPR may look narrow and technical. But it could open the floodgates for a significant unravelling of the EUβs own rulebook.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:The 50+1 rule in German football: What you need to know
In Germany, the 50+1 rule protects professional football clubs from complete control by investors. This feature has many supporters internationally but also attracts criticism.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Secrecy Tracker: Pfizergate wait, EU court grey zones and the new Ombudsman
We (Investigate Europe, Follow the Money and EUobserver) are back with a new edition of Secrecy Tracker. This issue dives into the recent Pfizergate ruling and its aftermath, transparency at the Court of Justice of the European Union, the new Ombudsman's plans, and journalists' push for more transparency.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Israel's Iran attack sparks legal debate
Israel says it struck Iran in self-defense, fearing a nuclear threat. But international law covering self-defense by states is very strict β fueling heated debate about the legality of Israel's initial attack.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Major oil companies face first 'climate death' lawsuit
Climate-change induced extreme heat killed a woman in Seattle, now her daughter is sueing oil and gas giants including BP and Shell for wrongful death. Can the first "death by climate disaster" claim in the USA succeed?
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:New EU Ombudswoman: transparency rules exist, the institutions 'have to comply'
The new EU ombudswoman, Teresa Anjinho, faces the challenge of improving transparency and accountability within complex EU institutions. In her first three months, she has developed a strategy and launched an investigation into the issue of revolving doors β pledging a proactive approach to oversight.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Leo Baeck Institute: 70 years marking German-Jewish heritage
Founded after the Holocaust, the Leo Baeck Institute marks 70 years of preserving the heritage of German-speaking Jews.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Resisting oblivion: 70 years of the Leo Baeck Institute
The Nazis wanted to destroy Jewish life in Germany. Jewish intellectuals founded the Leo Baeck Institute ten years after the Holocaust to save the nation's diverse German-Jewish heritage.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Rents soar in major cities despite controls
Rents in several German cities have risen by nearly 50% on average since 2015, despite the so-called rent cap. Meanwhile, China is posing a big threat to the competitiveness of German industry, data show. DW has more.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Death toll rises after Russia's deadliest attack on Kyiv for months
Ukrainian officials say a drone smashed into the building, leaving a number of people dead and wounded.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Carney and Modi meet to reset India-Canada relations
After nearly two years of dispute over New Delhi's alleged involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met on the sidelines of a G7 summit.
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:Russia fears another loss in Middle East from Iran's conflict with Israel
The longer Israel's military operation goes on, the greater the realisation that Russia has much to lose.
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:Tusk weighed in on Polish politics while running EU institution, leaked audio reveals
Opposition-affiliated media argue the recordings show Poland's current prime minister was involved in domestic politics despite his neutral Brussels role.
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:Macron warns violent Iran regime change would trigger βchaosβ
French president also said he wasn't fussed by Donald Trump's attacking him.
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:Belgian prosecutor seeks to try ex-diplomat over Congolese hero's killing
Etienne Davignon, 92, is accused of involvement in the detention of Patrice Lumumba before he was killed in 1961.
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:MPs vote to decriminalize abortion, the English way. What will the US say?
UK MPs voted Tuesday to decriminalize abortion for women in England and Wales, but theyβre wary of the U.S.βs divisive debate.
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:Dutch government says children should not have access to TikTok, Instagram before 15
The Netherlands is the latest country to issue guidelines for minors online.
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu and Trump: Grandmaster beats dealmaker
Donald Trump loyalists are shaping a narrative of how the U.S. leader outfoxed Iran and lulled the mullahs into thinking he would restrain Benjamin Netanyahu. More likely the Israeli PM outthought them all.
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:Israeli arms firm Rafael threatens to sue France over Paris Air Show shutdown
Rafael and other Israeli arms companies were blocked from exhibiting at the Paris Air Show for refusing to remove attack weapons from display. The firms say the move is discriminatory and are preparing legal action.
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:Israel-Iran conflict: Where exactly does Trump stand?
US President Donald Trump calls himself a "peacemaker" β but also labeled Iran's Supreme Leader an "easy target." So where does he really stand, and are he and Israeli PM Netanyahu on the same page?
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:Denmarkβs Frederiksen moves to keep Greenland out of Trumpβs clutches
The plan includes investment in the Arctic island's critical infrastructure.
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:Poland adds minefields to 'East Shield' protective barrier with Russia and Belarus
Authorities in Warsaw say they have added minefields to the "East Shield" project, the name given to the protective barrier at the border with Russia and Belarus. Construction began in November last year and now occurs year-round, seven days a week.
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:Kenyan police officer held over brutality protest shooting
DW captured the incident on camera during protests in Nairobi over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang.
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:Intense military aircraft movement signals rapid build-up of US striking capabilities in Middle East
US military movements in the Mediterranean suggest Washington may join Israel in strikes on Iran. Trump warned Tehran residents to evacuate, signaling a shift from negotiation to potential military action.
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:Spain's government blames huge blackout on grid regulator and private firms
Spain and Portugal were disconnected from Europe's electricity grid for hours in April, causing chaos.
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:Austrian gunman was obsessed with school shootings, police say
The 21-year-old, who meticulously planned the attack at his former high school in Graz, killed nine students and a teacher.
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:Vance: Trump may βtake further actionβ to stop Iran
The vice president urged the America First crowd to trust the president.
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:New rules will see 95% of pan-European party funding come from EU budget
The rules on how pan-European political parties can access EU funding are set to be tightened under a new agreement between MEPs and EU governments.
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:EU rewrites the rules to revive its defence industry
The EU unveiled a 800bn plan to fast-track defence spending, streamline permitting, and encourage mergers in a bid to rebuild its fragmented arms industry and prepare for "high-intensity conflict". βWeβre not trying to be alarmist here, but weβre just facing the facts,β EU commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis told reporters.
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