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Germany updates: Weather service issues heat warnings
Temperatures across Germany are soaring, with forecasts reaching up to 37 degrees Celsius in many regions. Also, Friedrich Merz marks his 100th day as chancellor. Follow DW for more.
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Mexico City rally over Israeli strike that killed journalists in Gaza
Journalists and activists gathered in Mexico City on Tuesday evening to demand justice for Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif and other reporters killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza late on Sunday.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:China retaliates against Lithuanian banks following EU-Russia sanctions
Beijing imposes counter-sanctions on two financial institutions, over the EUβs inclusion of Chinese financial bodies in the latest Russia sanctions package.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Eight EU states boycott Gaza 'famine' appeal to Israel
Eight EU member states did not sign a statement calling for Israel to halt "famine" in Gaza β undermining any prospect of sanctions.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Over 1,200 die trying to reach Europe in 2025, new UN figures say
Over 1,200 people have died so far this year in their attempts to reach Europe, according to latest UN figures.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Merz, Rutte, Stubb lead effort to sway Trump before Putin meeting
European and Nato leaders will hold three video meetings to influence Trumpβs summit with Putin and protect Ukraineβs interests, amid concerns Washington and Moscow could strike a deal without European input.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Out of the castle: Europe needs to rethink China
As Europe navigates its relationship with China, it faces a critical choice: will it retreat behind new walls of suspicion, or forge a path of strategic engagement?
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:As a Syrian refugee in Belgium, I see the EU's erosion of its own values
As someone built a new life in the EU, who is grateful for the second chance I was given in this continent after fleeing away from Syria in 2015, I believe in the EU β not as a perfect institution, but as a bold experiment in peace and cooperation. But belief must be paired with vigilance.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Macron acknowledges French colonial repression in Cameroon
French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged the violence committed by French troops as Cameroon fought for its independence. It comes as African leaders reassess France's ongoing presence on the continent.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:US updates: National Guard troops deployed in Washington DC
President Donald Trump's controversial decision to deploy the National Guard in the capital has come into force as protests against the move continue. Follow DW for all the updates.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:19 EU countries condemn Israelβs βrestrictiveβ aid rules in Gaza
Statement, also signed by countries including Canada, Japan and the U.K., ramps up pressure on Israel over starvation in Gaza.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:What Ukraine wants (and fears) ahead of Trump-Putin summit in Alaska
Kyiv is afraid to be left out of negotiations, while Trump might strengthen Putin just as Russia is beginning to feel the strain of the war.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Watch: Europe's wildfires seen from above
Aerial video shows the extent of devastation caused by wildfires in a number of European countries.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Poland freezes Covid cash payouts after swingersβ club and yacht storm
Donald Tuskβs government vowed that βevery zΕoty will be checked,β blaming the former Law and Justice administration for forcing a rushed rollout.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Ukraine wonβt give up Donbas, Zelenskyy vows
Handing Donbas to Russia without security guarantees will gift Putin a springboard for future invasion, Ukraine's president says.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Wildfires rage across southern Europe as temperatures top 40C
The heatwave has led to red alerts being issued in parts of Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and the Balkans.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Man dies from burns in Spain as European heat wave intensifies
The man suffered burns on 98% of his body as wildfires raged in areas near Madrid amid a searing heat wave. Much of Europe is experiencing temperatures around 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius).
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Far-right AfD takes lead in Germany, says bombshell new survey
Between Alternative for Germany and France's National Rally, populists continue to rise in Europe's most powerful countries.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Putin-Trump Ukraine summit: What's on the cards?
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump will meet in Alaska to discuss the Ukraine war. What do they expect to get out of the summit?
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:What Russia gets out of Trump-Putin meeting on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump will meet in Alaska to discuss the Ukraine war. How will the summit benefit Russia?
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:India: Dozens detained for protesting top court's dog order
Police in India have detained dozens of individuals protesting a Supreme Court ruling aimed at curbing New Delhi's stray dog problem. Footage from the capital showed the detainees being taken away in buses.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Czech leaderβs Dalai Lama visit sparks Chinese fury
Petr Pavel triggers Beijing (again).
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Middle East: 'Unimaginable' suffering in Gaza, say ministers
An international coalition of foreign ministers has condemned the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, calling for Israel to allow vital aid into the besieged enclave. DW has more.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Chad: No transition to democracy as opposition voices are silenced
The 20-year sentence against former Prime Minister Succes Masra signals an ever-shrinking space for dissent under chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby. Some fear this could inflame tensions in a country in transition.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Israeli military takeover of Gaza would be βcatastrophic,β EU commissioner warns
Criticism mounts over Benjamin Netanyahu's intensifying assault on the coastal enclave.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Brusselsβ top prosecutor lambasts politicians as summer shootings climb
Seven shootings took place in the first week of August alone, bringing the total this year to 57.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:How will Iran respond to 'Trump route' in South Caucasus?
A peace plan between Armenia and Azerbaijan brokered by Donald Trump calls for a US-backed transit corridor in the South Caucasus. Iran's response has been surprisingly mixed.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:US designates BLA separatists in Pakistan a terror group
The Balochistan Liberation Army and its Majeed Brigade have carried out several separatist attacks. The US designations follow a recent trade agreement between the US and Pakistan.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Germany: Chancellor Friedrich Merz marks 100 days in office
Friedrich Merz has begun curbing irregular immigration and shaping foreign policy, while cracks are appearing in his government.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Why is Trump being so generous to China?
Donald Trump has slashed tariffs and softened his stance on China, while imposing steep duties on India and Brazil. What leverage does Beijing hold that others don't?
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Protests after closure of news channel premises in Tirana
Early on Saturday, Albanian private television channel News 24 went off air during a police operation. Journalists call it an attack on press freedom. The premises have been earmarked for a defense industry project.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Germany's strangest laws: Why dancing can get you fined
From dance and movie bans on religious holidays to prohibitions on sandcastle building on Baltic beaches, Germany has some bizarre regulations.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Nigeria debates air rage 'double standards' after woman remanded for assaulting Ibom Air crew and ground staff
A woman was taken into custody for allegedly assaulting airline staff, while a well-known musician who disrupted a flight remains free.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:βTrusting Trumpβs instinctsβ: White House sets modest expectations ahead Putin summit
Even as the president has repeatedly groused about Putinβs βbullshitβ and double talk, the administration believes Putin has given signs that demonstrate this time is different.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Soldiers' families feel the silence of the juntas in the Sahel
The fight against terrorism in the Sahel continues to cost lives. Their military governments appear to cover this up. DW spoke to families in Niger who learned of the deaths of their loved ones β only via social media.
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