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Germany news: Berlin losing its appeal for many Germans

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 11:51
Fewer than a third of Germans find their capital city "fascinating", a sharp fall from 20 years ago, a survey has found. Germany is also mulling further action against Russia over the Leipzig drone incident. DW has more.

Ronaldinho to make football comeback aged 46

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 11:50
More than a decade after his last professional appearance, Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho is set for a comeback. The former world player of the year is to play in Italy’s third tier.

Panama Canal to cap ship transits due to El Nino drought

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 10:30
Panama Canal will cut daily transits of ships from September because of low rainfall and amid an intensifying El Nino event.

Alaska charter flight crash kills 8

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 10:16
A small ‌Cessna 441 plane operated by a private charter company crashed near a US military-managed radar site in Alaska. All on board have reportedly died.

India news: CJP team assaulted while inspecting school 'in a buffalo shed' in Rajasthan

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 10:11
The Cockroach Janta Party said a party team was assaulted and pelted with stones in Rajasthan while inspecting a government school. CJP alleged BJP-linked outsiders were behind the attack. DW has more.

India news: MP's son booked, not arrested after fatal crash in Hyderabad

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 10:11
The son of a parliamentarian has been booked for allegedly driving an Aston Martin that struck and killed a young woman in Hyderabad. DW has more.

Social media fueled hopes of reaching Ceuta. DW meets Moroccans caught between no future at home and the risks ahead.

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 07:49
The Moroccan city of Fnideq is next to Spanish-controlled Ceuta. In Fnideq, would-be migrants dream of crossing to a better life, even as locals who witnessed recent mass migration surges say it's way too risky.

Morocco: Migrants caught between Ceuta dreams and reality

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 07:49
The Moroccan city of Fnideq is next to Spanish-controlled Ceuta. In Fnideq, would-be migrants dream of crossing to a better life, even as locals who witnessed recent mass migration surges say it's way too risky.

Morrocco: Migrants caught between Ceuta dreams and reality

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 07:49
The Moroccan city of Fnideq is next to Spanish-controlled Ceuta. In Fnideq, would-be migrants dream of crossing to a better life, even as locals who witnessed recent mass migration surges say it's way too risky.

Guatemala says it received nearly 2,300 US-deported Mexicans

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 06:23
US President Donald Trump's administration is ramping up third country deportations, with Mexican deportees being sent to Guatemala and reportedly Honduras in the past year.

Hong Kong convicts Tiananmen vigil leaders

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 05:39
The two pro-democracy Tiananmen activists were found guilty of inciting subversion. The high-profile case has been widely criticized for highlighting the deterioration of freedom of expression.

Hong Kong convicts activists in national security trial

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 05:39
The two pro-democracy Tiananmen activists were found guilty of inciting subversion. The high profile case has been widely criticized for highlighting the deterioration of freedom of expression.

Pakistan: Former PM Khan briefly moved to private hospital

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 00:56
Khan was examined by a team of doctors before being moved back to prison. The former PM's supporters say his health has deteriorated during more than ​three years behind bars since being removed from office in 2022.

Pakistan: Former PM Khan moved to private hospital

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 00:56
Khan's supporters say his health has deteriorated during more than ​three years in prison since being removed from office in 2022.

Peru: Strong earthquake shakes southern Andes

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 21:43
The quake has a magnitude of 6.7 according to the US Geological Survey, while Peru's Geophysical Institute put the figure even higher. There are no immediate reports of casualties.

Nigeria: Dozens dead after boat capsizes in Sokoto

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 20:40
At least 50 people — many of them reportedly children — have died in a boat accident in northwestern Nigeria.

Why is Israel's military presence growing in Syria?

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 20:33
The recent Israeli attack on a Syrian airbase is just one of many Israeli incursions into Syria. In southern Syria, locals say Israeli troops have detained them, destroyed infrastructure and set up military bases.

Israeli troops are moving deeper into Syria. DW looks at why a temporary buffer zone is starting to look more permanent.

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 20:33
The recent Israeli attack on a Syrian airbase is just one of many Israeli incursions into Syria. In southern Syria, locals say Israeli troops have detained them, destroyed infrastructure and set up military bases.

Drought in Germany and Europe are driving up costs

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 19:30
Ongoing drought in Europe is causing rivers to dry up and crops to fail. Transport costs are rising and the price of food has exploded. Is inflation due to extreme weather?

Colombia: 13 dead in illegal gold mine collapse

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 19:11
Another seven people were injured and all those missing have been accounted for. Accidents at unregulated mines are fairly common in Colombia.

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