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Refugees, asylum, integration: What is the current situation in Germany?
Since 2015, hundreds of thousands of people have come to Germany seeking refuge. The data on asylum, integration and sentiment shows what the country has achieved since then β and what it hasn't.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:
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Germany takes stock of 10 years of integration
Since 2015, hundreds of thousands of people have come to Germany seeking refuge. The data on asylum, integration and sentiment shows what the country has achieved since then β and what it hasn't.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:How OrbΓ‘n plans to survive 2026
Inspired by the Romanian election annulment, there are indications that the OrbΓ‘n regime may be preparing a scenario for the 2026 elections in which allegations of foreign interference could be used to contest a potential victory by PΓ©ter Magyarβs Tisza.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Listen: Why Israelβs Gaza hospital strike could constitute multiple war crimes
On Monday morning, Israeli forces launched not one, but two strikes on Nasser hospital in Khan Younis. Among the casualties: five journalists and four health workers. How is Israel justifying this latest attack, one that, on many fronts, may amount to a war crime?
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:India: Ambani son investigated over private zoo
India's Supreme Court has ordered an investigation of Anant Ambani, the son of the country's richest man, over illegal animal imports and financial misconduct.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Defying the war: A teenager's life in Kyiv
What's it like to grow up in the shadow of Russia's war on Ukraine? For Anastasiia Kostenko, a teenager in Kyiv, the conflict is ever-present, but it doesn't keep her from enjoying the things she loves.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Deadly Typhoon Kajiki makes landfall in Vietnam
Typhoon Kajiki killed at least three people and left over 1.6 million without electricity in Vietnam. Strong winds uprooted trees, roofs, and power poles.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Trump threatens tariffs over EU digital rules
Trump has threatened new tariffs over βdigital rules,β a move that could increase US pressure on Brussels to weaken EU tech legislation in trade negotiations
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Jewish leaders rally round controversial EU antisemitism official
Jewish groups from across Europe have voiced support for a controversial EU official dealing with antisemitism.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Australia expels Iranian diplomats over antisemitic attacks
Australia has taken the unprecedented step of expelling several Iranian diplomats. According to Canberra, the diplomats coordinated violent, antisemitic attacks and now have seven days to leave the country.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:US: Trump says he's firing Fed's Cook over fraud allegations
US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has said that President Donald Trump has no authority to fire her and she will not resign from her position.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:The Mediterranean: where the EUβs duty to rescue ends
Rescue ships in the Mediterranean are forced into needless detours by Italyβs Piantedosi decree, stripping the sea of lifelines while Brussels stays silent. When even the Ocean Viking comes under fire, Europeβs complicity is laid bare.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:EU-backed Libyan patrol boat fires hundreds of rounds onto rescue vessel, says NGO
An EU-backed Libyan Coast Guard boat fired hundreds of rounds at a charity vessel damaging onboard rescue speed boats and putting bullet holes in windows on the bridge, says an NGO.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:China: Surgeons conduct pig-to-human lung transplant
The genetically modified pig lung remained functional for nine days inside a brain-dead human patient. Scientists believe xenotransplantation β cross-species transplants β could alleviate the organ shortage crisis.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:US ducks question on report it could sanction EU officials over tech law
State Department said it is greatly concerned about "increasing censorship" in Europe.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Ukraine's naval band joins Scots Guards for joint performance
The two military bands were playing at Buckingham Palace to mark the the 34th Independence Day of Ukraine.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:French helicopter crew survive crash into lake
The helicopter was attempting to collect water to fight wildfires at the time of the crash.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Trump hints he will change Pentagonβs name to Department of War
βI don't want to be defense only,β the president said. βWe want offense too.β
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Trump hosts South Korea's Lee, discuss North Korea and trade
Lee hailed Trump as a "peacemaker," with the US president also reminding everyone of his "very good relationship" with North Korea's Kim Jong Un. Trade and the US military's presence in South Korea were also brought up.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Ukraine updates: New Polish president vetoes refugee bill
Poland's new conservative president blocked legislation to extend child benefits for Ukrainian refugees in Poland, saying only those who work should receive them.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Germany's Klingbeil visits Ukraine, vows security guarantees
"As long as this war continues, we will stand by Ukraine's side," said German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil. He also said that Berlin planned to spend 9 billion ($10.5 billion) supporting Kyiv in 2025 and 2026.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:South African women warned about viral Russian job videos
A large number of young South Africans are jobless and attracted by social media offers of work abroad.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Lithuania gets new ruling coalitionΒ
The government reshuffle was triggered by the resignation of Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Germanyβs ex-Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck quits politics
The senior Greens politician says he will swap the Bundestag for academia.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Israeli strikes kill journalists in southern Gaza hospital
Palestinian officials said two strikes on Nasser hospital killed several people, including journalists affiliated with news organizations Reuters, the Associated Press and Al Jazeera. DW has more.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:French government risks collapse after Bayrou calls high-stakes confidence voteΒ
The prime minister is trying to get lawmakers to agree to a painful budget squeeze to help balance France's books.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained again by ICE
The Maryland construction worker was wrongly deported to a prison in his native El Salvador in March. Upon his return he was charged with human smuggling, with those charges contested by his lawyers.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Africa's youth may feel lonelier than you know
Loneliness isn't often linked to Africa, but it is very common. Most affected are young people dealing with changing social and family structures.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Green Party's Robert Habeck retiring from Bundestag
The former economy and energy minister and vice chancellor announced he will leave Germany's main legislative body, the Bundestag.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Sri Lanka: Ex-president's arrest sparks corruption debate
Ranil Wickremesinghe made history in Sri Lanka by becoming the first ever ex-president to be arrested. He is facing charges for alleged misuse of public funds.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Will ECOWAS meet its 2027 currency launch goal?
Despite past delays and ongoing issues, the Economic Community of West African States plans to introduce the regional eco currency by July 2027. The pledge was made at the recent Sahel Governance Forum in The Gambia.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Crimes and Misdemeanors: Ukraine slams Woody Allen for Russia film talk
US movie director appeared online at Moscow film festival, and praised Russian cinema.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:China burning coal at record high levels in 2025 β report
China has expanded its use of coal energy more in the first half of 2025 than at any time in the past nine years. The spike comes despite massive renewable capacity and threatens climate goals.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Listen: Von der Leyen or Draghi: Europeβs power and future under question
Is the tariff deal a smart compromise, or proof of Europeβs weakening influence?
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Germany charges US citizen with spying for China
An American defense contractor is accused of offering military secrets to Beijing.
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