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Hundreds protest nuclear weapons at Hiroshima ceremony
Demonstrators gathered near the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima on Wednesday, despite authoritiesβ requests to leave, as the city marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:
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What lies ahead for Karol Nawrocki, Poland's new president?
Poland's new President Karol Nawrocki is expected to challenge Prime Minister Donald Tusk's policies, raising questions about potential effects this might have both at home and abroad.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:China comes down hard on chikungunya virus outbreak
More than 7,000 cases of the mosquito-borne disease have been reported in China.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:France arrests man who lit cigarette from war memorial flame in Paris
A video posted on social media shows a man lighting a cigarette from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris before calmly walking away.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Russian attacks on Ukraine double since Trump inauguration
Missile and drone attacks on Ukraine are now at their highest, despite Trump's promise to end the war.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Is plastic production just going to keep increasing?
The exponential growth in plastic is damaging ecosystems, the climate and human health. Why is reducing production so hard?
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:βThe Walking Deadβ actress Kelley Mack dies aged 33
Kelley Mack, who appeared in many TV shows including AMC's The Walking Dead, died after battling a type of tumor that affects the brain or spinal cord. She is remembered for her "infectious enthusiasm and dedication to her work" which "inspired countless others in the industry and beyond."
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Trump narrows Fed chair candidates to four, excluding Treasury Secretary Bessent
Trump said in an interview with CNBC that he had removed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent from consideration for Fed chair because Bessent wanted to remain in his current role.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Brussels goes all-in on competitiveness with sweeping deregulation push
From reporting and defence to chemicals and AI, Europeβs simplification packages are reshaping the regulatory landscape.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:EUβs Ribera slams Israelβs possible Gaza takeover as βprovocationβ
EU Commission vice president Teresa Ribera voiced lone criticism of reports that the government of Benjamin Netanyahu plans to take full control of the Gaza Strip, as a top UN official warned of "catastrophic consequencesβ. Meanwhile, some within the EU are growing increasingly impatient.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:When the state turns on its own: Georgiaβs civil society under siege
Amid escalating state repression, Georgia finds itself at a pivotal turning point. The findings of theEastern Partnership Index 2025make one thing clear: under the ruling Georgian Dream party, Georgia is dangerously drifting away from the democratic values and European integration.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Confusion in Brussels over details of Trump tariff deal
Confusion continues to reign over the detail of an EU-US deal on trade tariffs, while US president Donald Trump has warned that the bloc could still face 35-percent tariffs if it fails to make good on an ambitious $600bn investment target.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Ion Iliescu, Romania's first freely elected president, dies
Ion Iliescu, Romania's first leader after the collapse of the Ceausescu dictatorship, died at 95. He saw himself as a savior, but was accused of crimes against humanity in the 1989 revolution.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Wildfire rages in southwestern France, closing highway
An intense wildfire is burning in southern France, near the border to Spain, injuring two and closing parts of a major motorway.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Rwanda says it will take migrant deportees from the US
Rwanda has said it agreed to help the Trump administration in its deportation push, by taking in up to 250 migrants. Under the deal, Rwanda could offer resettlement to those eligible.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Lithuania requests NATO help boost its air defenses after second drone crosses border
Vilnius is asking for more resources to address air threats as Russia's bombardment of Ukraine continues.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Ion Iliescu: Romania's first democratic leader with a divisive legacy
His three terms saw the tumultuous birth of modern Romania as it moved from communism to democracy.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Ukraine's Zelenskyy talks to Trump on sanctions, drone deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he had a "productive" call with Donald Trump, covering sanctions and a major drone deal. Meanwhile, Russian attacks on Ukraine killed six. DW has more.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Pakistan: Hundreds of Imran Khan supporters arrested
Thousands defied a protest ban in several Pakistani cities and clashed with police, as they called for the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Commissionβs Ribera blasts Israelβs potential full Gaza takeover
The EU's second-most powerful politician has sharply criticized Israel's reported plan to expand the ongoing military campaign in Gaza.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Portugal experiencing new heatwave with temperatures likely to reach 41ΒΊC
The northern regions of mainland Portugal are once again under a red heat alert. From 10 August, temperatures may rise again in the country.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne died of heart attack, death certificate shows
Osbourne died at home surrounded by his family on 22 July at the age of 76, just weeks after his farewell concert in Birmingham.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Middle East: Netanyahu to 'update' Gaza war plan
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is set to hold a cabinet meeting to "update" Gaza war goals. Israeli media reported that new plans could involve occupying all of Gaza. Follow DW for more.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Bangladesh's interim leader says parliamentary election will take place in February
In a televised address, Muhammad Yunus said he would request the Election Commission to organise the vote before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Zelensky thanks Trump for 'productive' talks ahead of ceasefire deadline
US envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow on Wednesday, as Trump's deadline for Russia to agree a ceasefire with Ukraine looms.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Turkish committee begins work on PKK peace deal in step towards end of decades-long insurgency
The PKK had waged an armed insurgency against Turkey since 1984, initially with the aim of establishing a Kurdish state in the southeast of the country.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Young people make up just 10% of population
Young people now make up just 10% of Germanyβs population β the lowest share on record. The figure was buoyed only slightly by young immigrants arriving since the Ukraine war. Follow DW for more headlines from Germany.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Ukrainian refugee aid across Europe compared
German politicians are debating whether to slash financial assistance for Ukrainian refugees. How does the country stack up against its EU neighbors when it comes to generosity in helping those fleeing war?
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:German spy trial of far-right MP's former aide begins
The man is accused of spying for China and using his role as an assistant to AfD politician Maximilian Krah to gather information.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Franceβs PM turns to YouTube to sell his budget cuts
François Bayrou takes to the video site in a bid to explain his draconian budget cuts and win over the public.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:At least four killed and several trapped in flash flooding in northern India, officials say
Sudden, intense downpours over small areas known as cloudbursts are increasingly common in Uttarakhand, a Himalayan region prone to flash floods and landslides during the monsoon season.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:From Tashkent to Carnegie Hall: Behzod Abduraimovβs musical journey
Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov describes his musical journey, from humble beginnings in Tashkent to performing in storied venues around the world.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:China and Russia conduct joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan
The Chinese and Russian governments have deepened ties in recent years, with Beijing refusing to place sanctions on Moscow over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Why is Slovenia the only EU country to ban arms trade with Israel?
The Slovenian government has banned the export, import and transit of military equipment to and from Israel. Other European countries have reduced but not stopped their arms sales.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Cooper won't put a number on migrant returns to France
The "one-in, one-out" deal, which starts tomorrow, will see some of those arriving in the UK returned to France.
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