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Germany's far-right AfD reelects leadership duo
Far-right AfD reelects leaders amid protests
Germany's far-right AfD riding high despite setbacks
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June 29, 2024
French parliamentary elections begin in overseas territories
June 29, 2024
Germany: Lindner puts price of 49-euro ticket up for debate
June 29, 2024
EU signs €1bn financing deal for Egypt at investment forum
June 29, 2024
Mauritania: Incumbent tipped to win presidential election
June 29, 2024
Ukraine updates: 10 held by Russia, Belarus return to Kyiv
June 29, 2024
Iran elections: Runoff to be held July 5 — Interior Ministry
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Developing
Middle East updates: Iran warns Israel against Lebanon plans
Iran said full involvement would be "on the table" if Israel launches a full-scale attack on Lebanon. DW has the latest.
ConflictsJune 29, 2024
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Israel-Hamas war
Israel and Hamas have been at war since October 7, 2023, when the militant Islamist group attacked Israel. Gaza is bearing the brunt of most of the fighting.
Israel's Gaza bombardment creates dangerous trash mountains
Israel's Gaza bombardment creates dangerous trash mountains
Huge piles of waste are growing in the Gaza Strip, adding to the risk of disease and contamination in the enclave.
ConflictsJune 29, 202401:50 min
Israel brings in military service for ultra-Orthodox Jews
Israel brings in military service for ultra-Orthodox Jews
The Israeli Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that ultra-Orthodox Jews must also be conscripted into military service.
ReligionJune 27, 2024
Israel-Hezbollah: Rising concern 'real' war will break out
Israel-Hezbollah: Rising concern 'real' war will break out
Fighting on the Israeli-Lebanese border has been ramping up. Experts worry it may spark all-out war and invasion.
ConflictsJune 26, 2024
Reports & Analysis
Africa
Africa's Great Green Wall — a pipe dream after all?
Billions of dollars have been poured into Africa Green Belt Project, but only 30% of the target has been reached.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 29, 202403:11 min
Asia
Indian women are becoming drone pilots
In rural India, women are being trained to spray chemical pesticides with drones. Is there an alternative?
Food SecurityJune 29, 202405:01 min
Germany
Soccer fans get ready for Euro 2024 knockout stages
Fans of the final 16 teams have been showing their support on streets across Europe.
SoccerJune 29, 202402:04 min
Europe
Will French elections spark the next euro crisis?
Experts warn economic populism and expensive campaign promises in France's election could spell dark days for the euro.
PoliticsJune 29, 2024
Middle East
Syrians in Turkey face deportation into an unknown future
Turkey is deporting Syrian refugees back to Syria, despite international concerns and dire warnings by rights groups.
PoliticsJune 29, 2024
North America
US: Biden returns to campaign trail after tough debate
"I don't debate as well as I used to," he conceded at one point in North Carolina, "But ... I know how to do this job."
PoliticsJune 28, 2024
Latin America
Bolivia: General who led failed coup gets pretrial detention
Bolivia's former army chief, Juan Jose Zuniga, has been charged with terrorism following a failed coup attempt.
PoliticsJune 29, 2024
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Iran elections
Early counts show hard-liner Saeed Jalili and reformist Masoud Pezeshkian neck and neck in the presidential polls.
Voter turnout plummets in Iran's presidential election
PoliticsJune 29, 202404:51 min
Iran election: Can voters challenge the hard-liners?
PoliticsJune 27, 2024
Iran: Who are the 6 men running for president?
PoliticsJune 10, 2024
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UEFA Euro 2024
Germany is hosting the 2024 UEFA European Championship, known as the Euro 2024. The men's football tournament kicked off in Munich on June 14 and ends with the final in Berlin's Olympic Stadium on July 14.
Teams prepare for Euro 2024 knockout round
Teams prepare for Euro 2024 knockout round
Switzerland will be looking to beat Italy for the first time in over 30 years, while Denmark will take on the home team.
SoccerJune 29, 202401:45 min
Euro 2024: Germany conducts 830,000 border checks
Euro 2024: Germany conducts 830,000 border checks
The border checks put in place for the Euro 2024 tournament will remain in place till July 19.
SportsJune 29, 2024
Euro 2024: Brands make big business with team jerseys
Euro 2024: Brands make big business with team jerseys
Brands like Adidas and Nike spend hundreds of millions each year to outfit soccer teams with jerseys. Is it worth it?
BusinessJune 28, 2024
In the spotlight
As EU decides top jobs, von der Leyen faces tough choice
Ursula von der Leyen will likely need the Greens or Europe's far right to secure the EU's top job. Who will she choose?
PoliticsJune 28, 2024
Istanbul Pride: 'They want you to be afraid'
Pride marches are banned in Turkey. Istanbul's LGBTQ+ community fears things could get even worse.
Human RightsJune 28, 202403:38 min
Ahead of UK election, parties target migrants to win votes
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hopes to win with the slogan "Stop the boats." Even the opposition wants to curb immigration.
PoliticsJune 28, 202404:19 min
Pakistan: Author creates online content for children
Fainaana Farnaam says there is hardly any age-appropriate content for children available online in Urdu.
CultureJune 27, 202401:50 min
Asteroids and comets: What's the difference?
We watch comets with wonder when they fly by Earth, but track asteroids with fear. Here's how to tell them apart.
ScienceJune 27, 2024
Germany's citizenship law changes take effect
Germany's much-anticipated citizenship reform has come into force. DW outlines the key changes.
PoliticsJune 27, 2024
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Living
Nigerian artist combines digital, traditional techniques
Chuma Anagbado combines woodwork with high-precision technology and an unparalleled passion for innovation.
ArtsJune 28, 202404:06 min
South African twins give township Afropunk a luxurious twist
The Meko twins use luxurious leather to create their unique Afropunk designs born out of South Africa's townships.
LifestyleJune 28, 202406:04 min
Come on a food adventure in Congo's capital, Kinshasa
Kinshasa has some of the best street food in Africa. Join DW as we uncover the secrets of the city's favorite dishes.
LifestyleJune 28, 202405:18 min
Germany's Sesame Street adds Muppet wheelchair user
In a bid to be more inclusive, Germany's Sesame Street has introduced Elin, a basketball enthusiast and wheelchair user.
DiversityJune 26, 202404:33 min
Rheingau music festival presents global classical music
At this year's Rheingau festival, organizers are mixing classical music with diverse sounds from distant countries.
MusicJune 26, 2024
Sahara Express a 'lifeline' for Mauritania
Traders, families, goats, camels and thousands of tons of iron ore roll through one of the world's most remote regions.
TravelJune 26, 202407:07 min
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