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Bayer: Why so many Roundup weedkiller lawsuits?

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 14:37
Bayer was sued for failing to add cancer warnings to its controversial pesticide Roundup, when US regulators opposed adding one. DW asks if the latest Supreme Court win will stop the chemical giant from paying billions.

Balochistan activist's life sentence raises fear of unrest

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 14:31
With the conviction of a leading rights campaigner, Pakistan has drawn criticism from rights groups and sparked fears it could deepen unrest in Balochistan and weaken trust in peaceful activism.

Flights disrupted in Japan as 2 tropical storms move in

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 14:26
Two storms were set to converge above Japan, prompting officials to issue landslide warnings and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of people.

Japan cancels flights as nation braces for 2 tropical storms

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 14:25
Two storms were set to converge above Japan, prompting officials to issue landslide warnings and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of people.

Japan needs more foreign workers but many feel unwelcome

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 14:17
While Japan faces a deepening labor shortage and growing demand for foreign workers, it has been moving to tighten visa rules and regulations.

Montenegro arrests Iran-linked hacker wanted by US

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 13:46
The FBI was helping the Montenegrin police detain an Iranian-Turkish national whose cyberattacks on US infrastructure allegedly caused billions in damages.

Fact check: As Europe bakes, should you trust your sunscreen?

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 13:28
As a heatwave sweeps across Europe, claims are resurfacing online questioning whether sunscreen is safe or linked to skin cancer risk.

Sudan: Fears of atrocities as RSF surrounds key city

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 13:25
As Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces mass around the strategic city of el-Obeid, fears are growing of atrocities similar to those seen in Darfur's el-Fasher. Could sanctions still prevent bloodshed?

Singapore: French teen in trouble over straw-licking video

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 11:28
A French student is accused of licking a straw at a juice vending machine before putting it back and posting the video online. He faces jail time if convicted in Singapore, a country famous for its tough laws.

Germany news: Berlin's orchestra eases dress code amid heat

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 11:04
Men are not obliged to wear jackets during the orchestra's end-of-season performance this weekend. Meanwhile, a court has sentenced the defendent in the Magdeburg Christmas market attack to life. Follow DW for more.

Here's what southern Europeans know about surviving heat waves

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 10:59
People in countries like Greece, Italy and Spain have long lived with high temperatures. Here's what more northerly countries can learn from them about managing heat waves as they become more common.

Magdeburg Christmas market attacker sentenced to life in prison

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 10:49
A Magdeburg court has sentenced a 51-year-old to life over his 2024 attack on a Christmas market in the city. The trained psychiatrist drove an SUV through a barricade and into a crowd, killing six and injuring hundreds.

India news: Bodies of four Indians killed in Qatar gas blast repatriated

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 10:33
Qatar has returned the bodies of four of the 12 Indian nationals who died in one its deadliest gas industry accidents in over two decades. DW has the latest.

Europe heat wave 'virtually impossible' without human impact

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 08:32
A new study says Europe's current heat wave would have been nearly impossible without climate change and is now 200 more likely than 20 years ago. And Germany is expecting things to warm up even more. DW has the latest.

North Korea: Kim Jong Un oversees ballistic missile tests, calls for stronger 'offensive posture'

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 06:37
Pyongyang tested "major weapons" as North Korea's leader called for greater strike capabilities along the border with South Korea.

Venezuela: 235 dead in devastating, back-to-back earthquakes

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 04:48
Venezuela's health minister said at least 235 people have died after two strong earthquakes rattled the capital and surrounding regions. DW has the latest.

King Charles won't live in Buckingham Palace, reveals taxes

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 02:37
Buckingham Palace has been the British monarch's official residence in London for nearly two centuries. But royal officials say King Charles and Queen Camilla won't reside there.

Germany disappoints in loss to Ecuador at 2026 World Cup

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 00:58
Germany had already qualified for the knockouts of the 2026 World Cup, but their performance was still disappointing in a 2-1 defeat.

Germany poor in loss to Ecuador at 2026 World Cup

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 00:58
Germany had already qualified for the knockouts of the 2026 World Cup, but their performance was still disappointing in a 2-1 defeat.

Group winners Germany deliver poor display in loss to Ecuador at 2026 World Cup

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 00:58
Germany had already qualified for the knockouts of the 2026 World Cup, but their performance was still disappointing in a 2-1 defeat.

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