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Meta settles in US states lawsuit on teen user addiction

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 16:48
Meta has agreed to pay what could amount to billions of dollars and to implement platform usage limitations on young users in a lawsuit brought by US states. The challenge revolved around addiction issues and overuse.

Reports: UEFA backs off FIFA boycott threat

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 16:25
UEFA is reportedly set to withdraw a threat to boycott FIFA tournaments over a plan to partially privatize football tournaments. The Under-20 Women's World Cup is to be hosted by Poland next month.

Could Syria become the focus of an Israeli-Turkish conflict?

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 16:14
An Israeli attack on a Syrian military airfield just recently demonstrated once again that Syria is becoming a key battleground for the rivalry between regional powers. At the forefront: Israel and Turkey.

Zambia after the polls: A test for democracy in Africa

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 14:47
Zambia's democratic institutions are under scrutiny, as the opposition continues to dispute the election results and courts remain closed. Weeks after the election, Zambia’s election story might be far from over.

Moscow confirms visit of CIA Director John Ratcliffe

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 14:24
The Russian government said that spy chief John Ratcliffe held talks with counterparts, but not President Vladimir Putin, on his Moscow trip.

Gamescom 2026: What's next for the gaming industry?

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 14:15
As Gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne, AI, hardware costs and slowing user growth are putting pressure on the global games industry despite its current strength.

Gamescom 2026 highlights gaming industry's strength, AI challenges

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 14:15
Gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne as the global gaming industry continues to grow. But rising hardware costs, AI concerns and slowing user growth all pose challenges.

India: Assam tea industry faces climate-driven labor crisis

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 14:03
Plantations in Assam produce more than half of India's tea. But rising heat is hurting yields, workers are increasingly leaving for more stable work, and producers are feeling the squeeze of stagnant tea prices.

Deadly flash flood wipes away villages in Nepal, Tibet

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 12:44
Hundreds of people were reported missing, including 291 international tourists. Rescue helicopters have been unable to land in affected areas due to high floodwaters.

Germany: Carnivalgoers rescued after being trapped on ride

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 12:11
Passengers became stranded high up in the air after a swing carousel malfunctioned in Hamburg.

Germany news: Sugar tax plan leaves sour taste

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 11:45
Germany's plans for a sugar tax are facing growing opposition amid claims that it's more about raising revenue than health. DW has the latest.

Why Mamdani opposes RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's NYC event

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 10:54
Zohran Mamdani called the Hindu nationalist group's ideology "exclusionary" ahead of Mohan Bhagwat's New York event. But can the mayor do anything to stop it?

NYC: Mamdani opposes rally with Hindu nationalist leader

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 10:54
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani voiced opposition to an upcoming event featuring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, calling the Hindu nationalist group's ideology "exclusionary" while acknowledging the city can't block a private event.

Pakistan: Islamabad hospital fire kills at least 14 infants

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 08:23
A fire broke out in the third floor of a maternity ward in Islamabad. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an immediate investigation into the tragedy.

Pakistan: Islamabad hospital fire kills 15 infants

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 08:23
A fire broke out in the third floor of a maternity ward in Islamabad. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an immediate investigation into the tragedy.

Why landmines are back in force despite international bans

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 08:18
Russia's war on Ukraine has prompted several European countries to abandon a landmark 1990s landmine treaty. DW examines what is at stake.

Despite international bans, landmines are back in force

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 08:18
It was considered a major achievement when most countries in the world agreed to ban anti-personnel mines in the 1990s. But given the Russia-Ukraine war, the situation in Europe is changing.

US military kills 4 in Caribbean boat strike

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 07:55
The US military killed four people in a strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean, the latest in a campaign that has killed more than 200 people and drawn condemnation from rights groups.

China: Dissident artist jailed for satirical Mao sculptures

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 06:46
Sculptor Gao Zhen was charged under China's "Law on the Protection ⁠of Heroes ​and Martyrs." His supporters have called for his immediate release.

Haiti: UN chief condemns Haiti attack that killed 47

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 04:09
The UN Secretary General has condemned a violent attack that left at least 47 dead and saw over 50 more kidnapped.

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