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Ukraine news: UK PM Burnham arrives in Kyiv to show support

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 09:07
Andy Burnham's first trip abroad as PM will see him co-chair a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing and meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The visit comes as Ukraine marks its 35th independence day. DW has more.

New Zealand proposes social media ban for under-16s

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 08:45
The government is set to follow Australia's lead and introduce a bill banning children from social media. But the plan already faces opposition from within the ruling coalition.

US: Wildfire forces mass evacuations near Reno, Nevada

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 08:18
A wind-driven wildfire has forced roughly 42,000 people to evacuate and destroyed homes as fire crews continue to battle extreme conditions.

Ukraine news: UK PM Burnham to visit Kyiv in show of support

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 04:04
Andy Burnham's first trip abroad as PM will see him co-chair a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing and meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The visit comes as Ukraine marks its 35th independence day. DW has more.

Norway: King Harald's health has 'deteriorated,' palace says

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 02:14
The 89-year-old King of Norway is Europe's oldest reigning monarch. He has been suffering from a blood condition.

Kazakhstan parliamentary vote cements president's power

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 23:38
Candidates from seven state-approved parties took part in the election, while opposition parties were banned. As Central Asia's largest nation, Kazakhstan maintains a delicate balance between Russia and the West.

Zelenskyy repeats Ukraine not behind Nord Stream attack

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 22:50
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine was assisting German authorities with their investigation into the Nord Stream explosions. A second Ukrainian national was arrested in connection with the blasts.

Greece: Migrants clash with police at detention center

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 21:42
Clashes broke out between police and people at a migrant detention center in northern Greece, with 35 having escaped the facility before half of them were detained again.

Guinea: Garbage collapse at landfill kills dozens

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 20:48
Heavy seasonal rains caused a mound of garbage to collapse, burying dozens of people and nearby homes before the break of dawn.

Iran: President defends deal with US as best option for peace

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 17:49
Iran's president has said the country's economy needs a peace deal to attract investors. The Foreign Ministry said Pakistan's top army official will visit Tehran Monday as Islamabad seeks to mediate a resolution.

Could Russia's growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war?

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 17:42
Empty pumps, long waits: Attacks on oil refineries have left Russia increasingly short of fuel. Dissident Russian economists say growing anger about shortages among ordinary Russians could help end the Ukraine war.

Congo, M23 rebels agree to peace roadmap

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 15:37
Negotiators representing the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have agreed to a roadmap for peace. The US State Department, a mediator, released a joint statement.

Harry Kane named footballer of the year in Germany

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 15:23
Harry Kane has added another honor after a remarkable season for Bayern Munich and a strong World Cup with England. Bayern also took the top prize in coaching, and the club's Giulia Gwinn won women's Player of the Year.

Ukraine: Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 13:23
The Ukrainian president says wartime elections, as called for by the ex-defense minister, could "split Ukraine." He also said Russia was planning to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops after September polls there.

Is the US seeing a turning point in obesity rates?

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 12:20
Obesity rates climbed in the US for years, but now there are signs this could be changing. Use of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has increased rapidly — are they helping?

What is the 'political firewall' against Germany's far-right AfD?

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 12:15
Germany's centrist parties reject any cooperation with the Alternative for Germany (AfD), parts of which are classified as right-wing extremist. However, this policy is coming under increasing pressure.

Kazakhstan parliamentary vote to cement president's power

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 11:54
Candidates from seven state-approved parties are taking part in the election, while opposition parties have been banned. Central Asia's largest nation, Kazakhstan maintains a delicate balance between Russia and the West.

Search resumes for 22 crew after cargo ship sinks off India

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 10:49
The Panama‑flagged Ocean Winner had 24 people on board when it sank in the Bay of Bengal. The ship is thought to have been carrying iron ore from India to Singapore.

Trump hits out at Canada over retaliatory tariffs

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 10:31
Donald Trump has accused Canada of treating US farmers unfairly for years as a trade standoff between Ottawa and Washington escalates. Both sides are threatening new tariffs after the collapse of talks on Friday.

Australia confirms H5N1 bird flu case in local mammal

Sun, 08/23/2026 - 09:58
Australian authorities said the deadly virus's spread to mammals was "concerning" but "not unexpected."

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