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US, Venezuela say Tren de Aragua leader killed in strike

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 09:36
The leader of the Venezuela-based Tren de Aragua gang has died in a US strike, US President Donald Trump says. The gang has been labeled a terrorist organization by Washington.

Mercenaries and high-profile defectors abound in Sudan war

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 09:13
Human rights organizations accuse the UAE of supporting the RSF militia, which has seen a number of high-profile defections to the Sudanese Armed Forces. Meanwhile, the civilian population continues to suffer.

Sudan war: UAE denies supporting RSF and Colombian recruits

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 09:13
Human rights organizations accuse the UAE of supporting the RSF militia, which has seen a number of high-profile defections to the Sudanese Armed Forces. Meanwhile, the civilian population continues to suffer.

Woman critically injured in shark attack at Sydney beach

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 09:06
A woman, believed to be in her 30s, sustained critical injuries after being bitten by a shark off Sydney's Coogee Beach.

Swiss to vote on whether to cap population at 10 million

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 08:35
On June 14, Swiss voters will be able to decide on a far-right initiative to curb future immigration. What will it mean for the economy — and the country's European neighbors — if they approve the proposal?

US clears Paramount's mammoth Warner Bros merger

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 03:09
Paramount has been given the green light to take over Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion, including its subsidiary CNN, fueling fears of media censorship and increased control over the US entertainment industry.

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire after SpaceX IPO

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 00:35
SpaceX floated on the Nasdaq stock exchange on Friday, with shares trading 25% above the opening price at one point. The IPO has made Musk the world's first trillionaire, at least on paper.

World Cup: Ghana's Partey denied entry to Canada

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 21:33
Thomas Partey, who has pleaded not guilty to several rape and sexual assault charges in the United Kingdom, has been refused a Canadian visa. He will therefore miss his team's World Cup game against Panama in Toronto.

Iran, US say deal to end war 'has never been closer'

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 19:45
Iran's foreign minister and the US president have both stated that an agreement to end the war in Iran could be imminent. Mediators in Pakistan say they are working "to finalize the next steps." DW has more.

German students up in arms about funding cuts

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 19:03
Germany's research minister Dorothee Bär says German students' situation is "very privileged" and has rejected reform of the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG), in the process turning many students against her.

German court holds Google liable for fake AI answers

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 17:51
Judges in Bavaria drew a distinction between standard search engine results and AI-generated summaries. They ruled that tech giants themselves are responsible for the content of answers provided by AI.

Iran-US deal: What are the main sticking points?

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 16:59
The US and Iran may be nearing a breakthrough, according to Donald Trump. DW looks at what has emerged so far, and the key risks and challenges shaping any possible agreement.

Sahel juntas are 'crushing' basic freedoms

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 15:56
In the Sahel countries of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, military rulers are increasingly clamping down on press freedom and freedom of expression. Many journalists, bloggers and activists have been forced into exile.

Curacao's World Cup dream: 'Nothing is impossible'

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 15:56
Curacao is the smallest nation ever to qualify for a World Cup. The Caribbean island is abuzz ahead of their first match on football's biggest stage – against four-time champions Germany.

Why is Bulgaria banning arms supplies to Ukraine?

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 15:25
Bulgaria's new government has banned state arms supplies to Ukraine. The ban does not, however, affect commercial exports, raising the question as to whether the move was aimed more at a domestic audience than at Kyiv.

India bets big on domestic drones for future warfare

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 15:18
India is preparing to place its largest-ever military drone order, a procurement worth more than $2 billion that could rapidly expand the country's unmanned warfare capabilities.

Why bear attacks are rising fast in Japan

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 14:59
Experts say bears are less afraid of humans as hunter numbers fall, pushing them beyond their traditional habitats in search of food.

Germany news: Pistorius asks for time mulling next-generation jet FCAS replacement

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 14:37
Germany's defense minister says the government needs time to evaluate a bid for a new possible military jet project. A nine-year Franco-German endeavor, the FCAS, collapsed this week. DW has the latest.

Fast-track border checks, return centers, 'mandatory solidarity': What the EU’s new asylum rules could change — and what they may not.

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 13:48
Germany aims to further reduce the number of new asylum seekers. The reformed EU asylum law (CEAS) came into effect on Friday, but experts say it is unlikely to achieve all it sets out to do.

What impact will the new EU asylum law CEAS really have?

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 13:48
Germany aims to further reduce the number of new asylum seekers. The reformed EU asylum law (CEAS) came into effect on Friday, but experts say it is unlikely to achieve all it sets out to do.

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