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Europe's rivers are drying up. Can they be saved?

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 16:36
The Rhine and Danube have reached historic lows. Dwindling water levels are affecting shipping, agriculture and ecosystems — and raising concerns about the future of drinking water supplies.

What should Europe do about its drying rivers?

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 16:36
The Rhine and Danube have reached historic lows. Dwindling water levels are affecting shipping, agriculture and ecosystems — and raising concerns about the future of drinking water supplies.

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing seeks legitimacy in Thailand

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 14:49
Bangkok rolled out the red carpet for the Myanmar leader, but experts say the former junta chief still faces major obstacles in his bid for regional acceptance.

Germany: Far-right AfD extends its lead in nationwide polls

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 14:31
In the latest Sunday poll, the AfD continues to pull ahead. And more and more people are against excluding the right-wing populists from decision-making, at least on a case-by-case basis.

Middle East: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan sign defense deal

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 13:48
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defense deal. According to the agreement, an armed attack on any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack against all of them. Follow DW for the latest.

Germany news: Exports and factory data lift economic outlook

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 11:51
German exports hit a record high in June, while industrial production rose for a third month in a row. Meanwhile, more than 1,000 pigs have died in a fire at a farm in Bavaria. DW has the latest.

Testosterone and fertility: the trade-off men aren't told about

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 11:47
Testosterone is trending in gyms, on social online and in politics. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth even wants troops screened for low testosterone. But taking supplements can shut down the body's natural production.

Is it really the hottest day ever?

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 11:36
Every time a new heat record is broken, skepticism follows. How do scientists know a day or a summer was really the hottest on record or that a heat wave was historic? DW has the answers.

India news: CJP announces plan for nationwide campaign

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 10:51
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has unveiled the agenda for its "Kya Bolti Public" campaign, which will start in September. Follow DW for more.

Thailand: Several killed in school shooting north of Bangkok

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 08:23
The shooting incident took place at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School in ​the ‌Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi, just north of the capital city of Bangkok.

US judge orders Meta to pay $567 million over harm to children

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 07:03
A New Mexico judge ruled Meta created a "public nuisance" that harmed children's mental health, ordering the company to pay over half a billion dollars in damages and overhaul safety features on Facebook and Instagram.

Middle East: Houthi attack wounds 11 in Saudi Arabia

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 06:51
Shelling by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis has left 11 civilians injured in southern Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are due to sign a joint defense deal. Follow DW for the latest.

Argentina: Milei's property bill triggers protests, anger

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 04:21
Police clashed with protesters in Buenos Aires after thousands rallied against President Javier Milei's private property bill. The government had already dropped a provision on foreigners buying land in Argentina.

Trump signs new orders restricting birthright citizenship

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 02:05
The US president's move comes just two months after the Supreme Court ruled that his first executive order on citizenship was unconstitutional.

Ebola: Africa CDC plans to use vaccine for different strain as outbreak spreads

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 00:12
The head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control pledged to deploy a vaccine for a previous Ebola strain in the current DRC outbreak, with test cases indicating a potentially live-saving level of protection.

Drought threatens power supplies in Danube countries

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 22:55
Droughts, heat and falling water levels in the Danube are hitting central and southeastern Europe hard. Hungary and Romania are experiencing an energy crisis — whereas countries like Bulgaria are better prepared.

How drought threatens electricity supplies in Europe

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 22:55
Droughts, heat and falling water levels in the Danube are hitting central and southeastern Europe hard. Hungary and Romania are experiencing an energy crisis — whereas countries like Bulgaria are better prepared.

Ceuta leader says 100 migrants died in border rush

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 20:54
With over 3,000 migrants still in Ceuta after rushing the border last week, Ceuta leader Juan Jesus Vivas warns the situation in the Spanish exclave is "unsustainable." Hundreds of those migrants are minors.

Germany news: Officials deny reports of drone near munitions-laden plane

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 19:10
Officials in Germany have rejected reports that an explosive-laden drone found at Leipzig airport was next to a plane filled with weapons destined for Ukraine. DW has more.

Mata Hari: Celebrated dancer turns WWI spy

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 17:35
Mata Hari enthralled Europe's elite with her beauty and performances. Accused of spying during World War I, she faced a French firing squad in 1917.

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