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What happens next for Infantino and FIFA?

Mon, 08/03/2026 - 13:51
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under pressure after the failure of his plan to create a commercial subsidiary for the World Cup. But will he be ousted? And what is needed for that to happen?

Russia: Bridge-building with North Korea

Mon, 08/03/2026 - 13:26
In the far east, well away from world events, Russia and North Korea are building their first road connection. The project has set alarm bells ringing in Ukraine.

Germany news: Calls intensify to consider Meta Glasses ban

Mon, 08/03/2026 - 12:06
Both rights groups and regulators say the new AI tech is dangerous to consumers. At the same time, debate is heating up over pension reforms. DW has more.

Germany news: Calls intensify to ban Meta Glasses

Mon, 08/03/2026 - 12:06
Both rights groups and regulators say the new AI tech is dangerous to consumers. At the same time, debate is heating up over pension reforms. DW has more.

Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official, junta says

Mon, 08/03/2026 - 11:28
Myanmar’s military-led government released images from the 81-year-old Nobel laureate’s meeting with ICRC’s resident representative for Myanmar, Arnaud de Baecque.

Fact check: Russian disinformation targets German elections

Mon, 08/03/2026 - 10:06
Ahead of four elections in Germany this fall, dozens of fake posts are circulating online aimed at discrediting candidates and portraying Germany as divided. Analysts warn that Russia is now targeting local candidates.

Iran denies talks with US underway after Trump comments

Mon, 08/03/2026 - 10:05
US President Doanld Trump president said a fresh round of talks to end to the war would begin on Monday. Iranian authorities later dismissed the statement, saying they are only in talks with Oman. Follow DW for more.

Cuba suffers yet another nationwide blackout

Mon, 08/03/2026 - 08:57
Cuba's electricity grid has collapsed again after three nationwide blackouts in July. The power failure comes amid a US-imposed oil blockade on the communist island.

The economic toll of Spain's wildfires

Mon, 08/03/2026 - 08:05
Devastating wildfires are ravaging Spain's tourism, economy and nature. Could the country have done more to prevent them?

Spain's wildfires: Counting the economic cost

Mon, 08/03/2026 - 08:05
Devastating wildfires are ravaging Spain's tourism, economy and nature. Could the country have done more to prevent the flames?

5.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Egypt

Mon, 08/03/2026 - 05:22
The quake occurred at 3 a.m. local time about 22 miles north ⁠of the Egyptian city of Suez, the US Geological Survey said.

Man arrested over death of British woman found in suitcase in Athens

Mon, 08/03/2026 - 02:50
The body of Scottish national Elisabeth-Jane Ross was discovered last month in a suitcase in a derelict building in Athens.

Pakistan: Suicide bomber kills 14 at anti-militancy protest

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 22:20
A suicide bomber has killed over a dozen people including police in an attack during a demonstration of citizens against militancy. More than 18 people were injured in the attack.

Ukraine hits targets deep inside Russia, killing eight

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 20:15
Ukrainian drone strikes inside Russia killed eight people overnight in attacks that targeted military and civilian infrastructure. Russia said Moscow's forces downed 635 drones in the assault.

Ceuta: Most who breached border have left, Spain says

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 19:47
Nearly all of the more than 50,000 migrants who breached the border this week have returned to Morocco, according to Spanish officials. At least 72 people died in the border rush. DW has more.

Greece: fire brigade helicopters collide as wildfires spread

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 18:26
The crew of one of the helicopters is reported to be safe but the search for the second is ongoing. Prime Minister Mitsotakis has warned of "extremely difficult" days ahead while on expert has referred to a "megafire."

Germany news: DB hampered by 'organized irresponsibility'

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 15:55
DB chief Evelyn Palla wants to overcome the culture of ''organized irresponsibility" by empowering new decision-makers within the railway operator. Bavarian brass musicians have wrapped up a 72-hour concert. DW has more.

Moscow restaurant blast a 'brutal terror attack,' mayor says

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 14:39
The deadly explosion outside an upscale Moscow restaurant at Kudrinskaya Square was a "brutal terror attack," Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said, promising the perpetrators would be punished. But many questions remain.

Indonesia: At least 5 dead in ferry fire

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 13:43
Search and rescue officials report some 41 missing after a fire on a ferry near the Indonesia island of Madura. The cause of the blaze remains unclear.

Poland: Prime Minister Tusk defies anti-Ukrainian violence

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 12:24
Anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland is on the rise, with numerous attacks against refugees from the war in Ukraine. Prime Minister Donald Tusk has spoken out against the violence and warned of the danger from Russia.

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