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Segregation in Israel: Separate streets for men and women?

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 21:45
An Israeli city with a large ultra-Orthodox Jewish population wants to segregate men and women on certain streets. Israeli politicians have voted to allow university courses to do the same.

Israel: How real is threat of gender segregation on street?

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 21:45
An Israeli city, with a large ultra-Orthodox Jewish population, wants to separate men and women on certain streets. Israeli politicians voted to allow university courses to do the same.

US strikes Iran after 2 service members killed in Jordan

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 20:28
The US military struck Iran for the eighth night in a row, coming after two US soldiers were reported killed and one still missing in Iranian an attack on a US base in Jordan. DW has the latest.

Iran: US attacks show Trump's word is 'utterly worthless'

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 20:28
Iran has issued a written statement attributed to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. It rebukes the recent US strikes and warns of "unforgettable lessons." DW has the latest.

Ukraine drones target Russian warehouses and oil sites

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 19:37
Ukrainian drones have struck warehouses, an oil depot and other targets across Russia, killing nine people and injuring over 60 more. Kyiv said its strikes targeted suppliers for Moscow's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Germany: CDU's Jens Spahn resigns amid surrogacy controversy

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 18:10
Surrogacy is not permitted in Germany and the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) opposes its legalization. Spahn and his husband had their child through a surrogate mother in the US.

Reproductive medicine laws in Germany 'shockingly unjust'

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 16:28
Infertility affects one in six women in Germany. However, access to reproductive medicine is not available to all. Surrogacy as well as egg donation are banned.

Why did Jens Spahn's surrogacy spark debate in Germany?

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 15:15
Jens Spahn, a key ally of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is stepping down amid a controversy surrounding his decision to have a child via a surrogate mother. He had opposed legalizing surrogacy in Germany.

Germany cracks down on money laundering, tax fraud

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 14:38
The German government plans to crack down on tax fraud, money laundering and illegally acquired assets with more audits and stiffer penalties.

India launches first private rocket into space

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 13:12
Lifting off from an island north of Chennai, the Vikram-1 rocket signals India’s plans to take a larger share of the market for commercial rocket launches.

Japan's superstitions make some homes hard to sell or rent

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 10:32
Many Japanese people are reluctant to buy or rent homes where a sudden or violent death has occurred. To reassure prospective buyers and tenants, property owners are calling in "ghost investigators."

Germany news: Minister warns of high terror threat

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 09:46
Germany's interior minister has warned of a heightened security threat, saying an attack could be imminent. Meanwhile, a train security guard was critically injured after falling from a moving train. DW has the latest.

India news: 'Cockroach' party warns of protest infiltrators

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 09:28
The CJP said people linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP and Delhi Police had infiltrated its protest and planned to make provocative statements to disrupt the demonstration. DW has more.

India news: CJP to call for Modi's resignation after Sonam Wangchuk 'forcefully' shifted to hospital

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 09:28
Abhijeet Dipke said the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will now demand the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly shifted to a hospital by police. DW has more.

Amid elections, Sao Tome and Principe balances global powers

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 09:02
As voters head to the polls, Sao Tome and Principe is attracting international scrutiny. A military agreement with Russia has heightened interest in the strategically located archipelago.

Billionaire US envoy faces Venice protests amid yacht tour

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 06:51
Hundreds protested the arrival of billionaire and Trump-appointed US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta in Venice. The ambassador's stop — on his personal yacht — is part of a tour marking 250 years of American independence.

Iran threatens 'full-scale' offensive if US keeps bombing

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 06:18
An Iranian general warned no border will be safe if the US strikes continue past the next few days. Meanwhile, the US rejected Tehran's claims that two oil tankers exploded near the Strait of Hormuz. DW has the latest.

India: Police move activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital on court orders

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 06:06
New Delhi's police have asked people to vacate the Jantar Mantar site where Wangchuk, students and supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party have been camping in protest of the education minister.

Taco Bell lettuce tied to diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 03:15
US health officials linked iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell to an outbreak of the parasite cyclospora, which causes “explosive” diarrhea. Health officials warn that the contamination may go beyond the fast-food chain.

Gaza officials say several killed in Israeli strike

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 00:29
Palestinian health and civil defense officials said at least eight people were killed while attending a funeral. Israel's military said it had struck a "terrorist cell" from the Islamic Jihad militant group.

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