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More than a unibrow: The enduring appeal of Frida Kahlo

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 11:24
She shunned feminine beauty ideals, was bisexual and a political radical, all while being brutally honest in her art. A major Frida Kahlo exhibition opens at London's Tate Modern.

India news: US waiver clears way for Iran oil purchase

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 10:53
Iran has contacted Indian refiners to sell its oil after the US temporarily lifted sanctions on Tehran. Meanwhile, an Indian startup founder is going to head Meta's WhatsApp. Follow DW for more.

Israel, Lebanon to hold new round of US-hosted talks

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 10:15
Israel and Lebanon prepare for a fresh round of negotiations in Washington. Iran says negotiating groups to oversee sanctions, nuclear issues, economic reconstruction and implementation. DW has the latest.

US: Trump threatens prison for Reflecting Pool 'vandalism'

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 07:28
The Trump administration spent $14.7 million repainting the pool "American flag blue" ahead of US' 250th anniversary celebrations. Weeks later, the paint is peeling off and algae has turned the water green.

US: Trump signs new executive orders to boost quantum computing

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 04:39
US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders to boost quantum research and strengthen security infrastructure to safeguard data in a post-quantum world.

World Cup: Amiri another wildcard for Nagelsmann's Germany

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 23:50
The Mainz midfielder with Afghan roots has become a key member of Germany's 2026 World Cup squad. Coach Julian Nagelsmann said Amiri can provide the team with a spark when it's most needed.

Nadiem Amiri: 'Never thought I'd be at the World Cup'

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 23:50
The Mainz midfielder with Afghan roots has become a key member of Germany's 2026 World Cup squad. Coach Julian Nagelsmann said Amiri can provide the team a spark when it's most needed.

Meet Andy Burnham, Britain’s likely next prime minister

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 21:56
Now that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation, all eyes are on Andy Burnham. The former mayor of Manchester is seen as the favorite to succeed Starmer to lead the United Kingdom.

Europe on red alert for record-breaking heat

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 18:44
Dozens of people have drowned in France and Germany in recent days as people seek relief from "oppressive" heat. In Italy, more than a dozen cities are on high alert for extreme heat. DW has the latest.

Europe sizzles under heat wave with little relief in sight

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 18:44
Germany, France, the UK and other European countries are experiencing extreme heat, with cooler weather not expected until the weekend. Several deaths were reported in France, including two children. DW has the latest.

Europe sizzles under heatwave with little relief in sight

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 18:44
Germany, France, the UK and other European countries are witnessing scorching temperatures with it likely not cooling down until the weekend or next week. DW has the latest.

Germany's pension plans draw praise and outrage

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 18:08
A 30-point plan to reform Germany's pension system has drawn praise and criticism in almost equal measure. Centrist politicians have called it a good compromise, opposition parties on the left and right are unhappy.

Fact check: AI fakes around the World Cup spread political narratives

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 18:06
Keir Starmer in a Croatia jersey. An Iranian protest against a US strike. Calls to arrest Brazil's President Lula. Adolf Hitler in the German fan section — all circulating around the World Cup. But none of it is real.

Germany and UK rebuilding ties 10 years after Brexit vote

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 17:49
Ten years after the referendum, the two countries are strengthening their ties once again. The stability of these ties is now being put to the test with Keir Starmer to be replaced as prime minister.

Iran-US talks to end war beset by tension, mistrust

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 17:40
While both sides claim "encouraging progress," experts say there's a long way to go to turn the shaky diplomatic framework into a durable agreement.

US-Iran deal: Pakistan's diplomatic masterstroke?

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 17:26
By stepping in as mediator in the Iran war, Pakistan has managed to elevate its status from a regional player to a global diplomatic stakeholder — with a little help from China and its friends in the Gulf.

Why is Bulgaria threatening to veto EU's Russia sanctions?

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 16:50
Bulgarian PM Rumen Radev has vowed to veto the EU's latest sanctions against Russia because they include Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill and former Lukoil president Vagit Alekperov. What's behind his opposition?

How inflation undermines Nigeria's sugar tax

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 16:47
Nigeria's sugary drinks tax was meant to stop rising diabetes rates, but soaring inflation has eroded its impact. Experts say the levy is too small to change behavior and urge higher rates and reforms.

75 years of Germany's Goethe-Institut

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 16:43
For 75 years, the Goethe-Institut has stood for cultural exchange, education and partnerships around the globe — even under challenging political conditions.

75 Years of the Goethe-Institut: Germany's global cultural voice

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 16:43
For 75 years, the Goethe-Institut has stood for cultural exchange, education and partnerships around the globe — even under challenging political conditions.

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