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PiS-backed Nawrocki wins narrowly, imperilling Tuskβs reforms and EU ties
A wafer-thin win by Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian backed by Polandβs populist Law and Justice party in this weekend's presidential election, has put back into question the future of the countryβs relations with the European Union β and will block liberal reforms planned by the countryβs government.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:
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Germany's Annalena Baerbock gets top UN job
Germany's former foreign minister has been elected to become the new president of the United Nations General Assembly for one year in September. How did Annalena Baerbock get here?
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Flight delays, Moldova, 2026 budget and Nato meeting in focus This WEEK
EU ministers will focus on transport and digital issues this week, including flight-delay rights, vehicle registration, satellite connectivity, and cybersecurity. Items also on this week's agenda include Ukraine's Nato meeting, the 2026 EU budget, enlargement talks with Moldova, and rule-of-law concerns in Slovakia.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Poland: Conservative Karol Nawrocki wins presidential vote
Conservative Karol Nawrocki, who was backed by US President Donald Trump, won a narrow victory over his pro-EU rival, delivering a blow to Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government. DW has more
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:'Mid-term rentals': the new haven for investors to keep ahead of housing regulations
As short-term rental regulations grow, investors are shifting towards so-called 'mid-term' accommodation. With legal frameworks often ignoring rentals longer than 30 days, rising demand from students and mobile workers has created a new haven for real-estate capital β deepening pressure on housing markets.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Mexico holds controversial vote to elect judges and magistrates
Mexico became the first nation in the world to hold an election for the judicial system. Turnout appeared to be low as many voters struggled to choose from hundreds of largely unknown candidates.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:UK seeks to send a message to Moscow as it outlines higher defence spending
British defence secretary John Healey said he is confident the nation will reach its goal of spending 3% of its GDP on defence by the next parliament.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:FBI and law enforcement respond to 'terror attack' in Boulder, Colorado
βOur agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available,β FBI Director Kash Patel posted on social media.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Macron welcomes PSG team to presidential palace to celebrate their historic Champions League win
The winner of European club football's biggest prize arrived in Paris on Sunday afternoon and head to France's most famous avenue, the Champs-ΓlysΓ©es, which overnight Saturday saw acts of violence and clashes with police.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Polish presidential election too close to call, exit polls suggest
One poll has pro-EU candidate Rafal Trzaskowski in the lead, while the other indicates conservative Karol Nawrocki will win.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:FBI probing 'targeted terror attack' in Colorado
The agency's director Kash Patel said the incident in question took place in Boulder, Colorado, without providing further details. Police said there were multiple injuries.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Two dead and hundreds arrested in France after PSG Champions League win
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence and says those responsible will be punished.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Thousands march in silence in Budapest to protest against 'transparency bill'
After a series of protests in the Hungarian countryside, Budapest was the scene of a silent protest organised by aHang.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:'Operation Spiderwebβ: How Ukraine destroyed over a third of Russian bombers
Ukraine has destroyed over a third of all Russian missile carriers in a coordinated drone attack on Sunday orchestrated from within Russian territory. How was "Operation Spiderweb" planned, and how was it executed?
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Ukraine's audacious drone attack sends critical message to Russia - and the West
The BBC's Paul Adams reflects on the impact of Ukraine's major drone attack on Russian bombers.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Ukraine updates: Russian planes on fire after drone strikes
Moscow said "several aircraft" caught fire as Ukraine claims its drone strikes have caused billions of dollars of damage. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a team would go to Istanbul for peace talks. DW has more.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Russian military planes hit by Ukraine drone strikes
Moscow has said "several aircraft" caught fire as Ukraine claims its drone strikes have caused billions of dollars of damage. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a team would go to Istanbul for peace talks. DW has more.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Poland: Vote too close to call, Trzaskowski claims victory
Liberal Rafal Trzaskowski claimed victory after the runoff round in Poland, but exit polls indicate the race is still neck-and-neck. His nationalist rival Karol Nawrocki also pledged his side will win. DW has the latest.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Trzaskowski marginally ahead in Polish election's first exit polls, but race still too close to call
According to the preliminary result of an exit poll prepared by the Ipsos research centre, RafaΕ Trzaskowski has won 50.3% of the vote. The exit poll's result is, however, within the margin of error and too close to call.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Nearly 270,000 pilgrims without permits stopped from entering Mecca
Authorities in Saudi Arabia are cracking down on illegal journeys to Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage after a larger number of deaths last year due to extreme summer heat. They have thus far denied entry to 269,678 Muslims without Hajj permits.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins 'Freedom Flotilla' aid ship sailing to Gaza
Activist Greta Thunberg and 11 other people have set sail for Gaza on board a flotilla. The group aims to bring in some aid and raise βinternational awarenessβ of the situation in the enclave.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Nationalist moves ahead in Polish presidential election
Populist Karol Nawrocki is ahead of liberal Warsaw Mayor RafaΕ Trzaskowski in a nail-biting presidential election.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Tariff court battles wonβt undermine White Houseβs leverage in trade talks, says US commerce secretary
βRest assured, tariffs are not going away,β he said.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Russia says Ukraine has targeted airfields in drone strikes
Moscow said "several aircraft" caught fire in the attacks amid unconfirmed reports that Ukraine destroyed more than 40 Russian planes.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Dozens of Palestinians killed en route to aid hub, health authorities claim
Israel refutes the claims, which come amid broader criticism of aid distribution efforts backed by Israel and the U.S.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Germany: Patient arrested after hospital fire in Hamburg
German police have arrested a 72-year-old man over a fire which killed at least three at the Marien Hospital in Hamburg overnight.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Middle East: IDF denies killing Palestinians at aid site
Witnesses reported being shot at while people gathered to receive urgent aid in Gaza. Both the Israeli-backed aid group and the IDF have denied the reports. DW has the latest.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | June 1st β Evening
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Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Video appears to show Ukraine drone attack in Russia
Footage shows attack drones homing in on their targets as they sit on the tarmac.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Russia may attack Nato in next four years, German defence chief warns
The Western alliance needs to prepare for a possible attack by 2029, Germany's top military officer tells the BBC.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Two Scottish men shot dead at bar in Spain
A gunman is reported to have opened fire at Monaghans Irish bar in Fuengirola on Saturday evening.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Ukraine says it hit dozens of Russian bombers in daring drone attack
The assault came the day before Russia-Ukraine negotiations are set to take place in Istanbul.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Bangladesh: Exiled ex-PM Sheikh Hasina on trial
Bangladeshi prosecutors have accused former leader Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in India, of "crimes against humanity" during last year's uprising against her rule.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Patriarch of Constantinople marks 1,700 years since Christianity's first ecumenical council
One of the council's lasting legacies is the Nicene Creed, a profession of faith still recited by Christians of all big denominations.
Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Over 20 athletes killed in bus crash after festival
A group of athletes was returning home from Nigeria's National Sports Festival when their bus veered off a bridge.
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