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Germany: Heat wave is over, political fallout has just begun

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 22:30
After a major heat wave, critics say leaders need to do more for climate change adaption. Policymakers disagree on who's responsible to prepare Germany for extreme temperatures ― the federal government or municipalities.

Germany's heat wave is over, political fallout has just begun

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 22:30
Following a major heat wave, critics say the government needs to do more to adapt to climate change. What can policymakers do to ensure the country is better prepared for extreme temperatures in the future?

In Germany, political fallout from heat wave begins

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 22:30
Following a major heat wave, critics say the government needs to do more to adapt to climate change. What can policymakers do to ensure the country is better prepared for extreme temperatures in the future?

Germany's heat wave has a political fallout

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 22:30
In the wake of the heat wave, critics say the government needs to do more to adapt to climate change.

Israel peace deal greeted with skepticism, fear in Lebanon

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 20:30
Even Lebanese locals who don't like Hezbollah, the local group fighting Israel, are deeply concerned about the deal their government has made with the neighboring country.

Angela Merkel unveils official portrait in Berlin

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 19:54
On Tuesday former German Chancellor Merkel presented the painting for the official portrait gallery of the country's heads of government. She had previously inspired many artists.

US envoys arrive in Qatar with state of Iran talks unclear

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 19:54
The US and Iran have agreed to refrain from hostilities after a recent flareup, but Washington and Tehran have given conflicting statements on how talks are to proceed. DW has more.

Germany's heatwave has a political fallout

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 19:26
In the wake of the heat wave, critics say the government needs to do more to adapt to climate change.

US top court backs birthright citizenship in rebuke to Trump

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 17:37
US President Donald Trump had issued an executive order that would have changed constitutional guarantees that people born on US soil are citizens. The court also ruled on campaign finance and transgender athletes.

'Under siege': Uganda's army chief clamps down on the press

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 17:08
Amnesty urges Uganda to end harassment after army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, shut down major independent media outlets. Analysts see the move as part of a widening press crackdown and a looming power shift.

US birthright citizenship: What does Trump's loss mean?

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 17:08
The US Supreme Court has blocked Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, leaving US law unchanged. But why was the issue so important to Donald Trump, and what does his loss really mean?

Will alleged crime ties damage Serbia's ruling party?

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 16:59
Pressure on President Aleksandar Vucic is growing as years of investigations into alleged links between the state and organized crime coincide with a gang war. Experts say the issue is eroding support within his base.

Portugal's 'golden visa' delays spark legal fight

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 16:59
After waiting years for their "golden visas," investors are taking Portugal to court. Tougher citizenship rules have added fuel to the growing dispute.

Swift Boost Mission: an opportunity for science and defense

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 16:29
Instead of letting a 22-year-old space telescope fall to Earth, NASA wants to rescue the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory with a robotic spacecraft designed to boost the telescope back into higher orbit.

Why a passport may not prove you're Indian

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 16:00
A passport controversy has reignited debate over how citizenship is proven in India, with voter-list revisions exposing systemic gaps and raising fears of wrongful exclusion.

South Africa on edge amid anti-migrant protests

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 14:21
Anti-immigrant groups set June 30 as an unofficial "deadline" for undocumented migrants to leave, with protests taking place across South Africa. DW has more.

South Africa on edge with anti-migrant protests underway

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 14:21
Anti-immigrant groups have set June 30 as an unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to leave, with protests taking place across South Africa. Large numbers of security forces have been deployed. DW has more.

Pope pleads with breakaway Catholics before possible schism

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 13:52
Pope Leo XIV has called on a rebel Catholic group to call off a planned consecration of bishops. Such a move could trigger a full schism with the mainstream Catholic Church.

India news: US envoy says trade deal breakthrough in sight

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 13:00
With both India and the US trying to project optimism on trade talks, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said the initial deal was in its "final steps." Opposition politician Ajay Rai claims he was detained by police. DW has more.

India: Congress' Ajay Rai claims 'arrest' amid Ram temple embezzlement row

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 12:30
Uttar Pradesh Congress leader Ajay Rai claimed he was being detained in Ayodhya as he tried to visit the Ram temple amid an ongoing embezzlement controversy.

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