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World
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Published 1 week ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
Can Iran rebuild trust with its Gulf neighbors?
Mutual suspicion between Iran and Persian Gulf countries is poised to affect regional stability, growth and cooperation years into the future.
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World
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Published 1 week ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com
Six people stabbed in London after Arsenal’s victory parade
Met says non-fatal stabbings took place after most of the crowds had dispersed on Sunday eveningSix people were stabbed after Arsenal’s Premier League victory parade in north London on Sunday, police have said.The Metropolitan police said the stabbings took place in the evening after most of the crowds had dispersed. Six people stabbed after Arsenal victory paradeJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEPA/ShutterstockHundreds of thousands of Arsenal fans turned up for the five-mile paradeSix people were stabbed and 24 arrests were made at Arsenal's victory celebrations in north London, the Metropolitan Police has said.Most of those injured in the stabbings were not seriously hurt, but a man in his 20s was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition after being attacked in Hornsey Road shortly befor...
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Culture
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Published 1 week ago • DW - Culture & Lifestyle • via dw.com
Mozart the idol: Searching for beauty in times of crisis
Mozart's music evokes lightness and beauty.
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World
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Published 1 week ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com
Coups and crises shake African democracy
When Burkina Faso's junta leader Ibrahim Traore called for democracy in Africa to be "forgotten," it was more than a provocation — it signaled a political shift across the continent.
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World
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Published 1 week ago • Washington Post - World • via washingtonpost.com
Iran and U.S. trade strikes as deal to end war remains elusive
U.S. The US bombed radar and drone sites in Iran and Tehran attacked a US air base in Kuwait.
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World
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Published 1 week ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
Democracy in Africa: Coups, crises and foregone conclusions
As Ethiopia formally counts the votes following Monday's election, attitudes toward democracy appear to be shifting across Africa.
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Culture
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Published 1 week ago • BBC News - Entertainment & Arts • via bbc.com
Rosamund Pike calls out audience member for texting during show
Rosamund Pike calls out audience member for texting during show17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul Glynn,Culture reporterandEwan Somerville,BBC NewsGetty ImagesRosamund Pike called out an audience member for texting during an emotional moment from her performance in West End play Inter Alia on Saturday, saying: "When I feel that and see it, it's hard."The actor and producer returned to the stage at the end of the play at Wyndham's Theatre to politely remind people of theatre et... Actor tells theatregoers she hoped message was ‘very important’ after final bows of Inter Alia performanceRosamund Pike has criticised an audience member for texting during the climax of her West End performance, saying she hoped the message was “very important”.After a performance of Inter Alia on Saturday, Pike returned to the stage after the final bows.
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Culture
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Published 1 week ago • DW - Culture & Lifestyle • via dw.com
Young German talents impress in World Cup tuneup vs. Finland
Deniz Undav and Lennart Karl delivered strong performances in Germany's last game at home before the start of 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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World
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Published 1 week ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com
India news: 'Cockroach' party founder plans protests
Abhijeet Dipke says he will return to India on June 6. Abhijeet Dipke, the 30-year-old Boston University graduate behind the online movement, said on X that he would return to India to lead 'a peaceful protest'.
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World
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Published 1 week ago • ABC News - International • via abcnews.com
International arbitrators reject $134M claim by Rwanda against UK for scrapped deal
An international arbitration panel has rejected Rwanda's multimillion-dollar claim linked to a controversial refugee resettlement deal Starmer's home secretary at the time the deal was scrapped, Yvette Cooper, called it the "most shocking waste of taxpayer money I have ever seen."
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World
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Published 1 week ago • France24 English - Europe • via france24.com
Europe’s fight to stay in the AI race
This week’s special edition of Talking Europe asks whether the EU is ready for the disruption that comes with Artificial Intelligence.
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World
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Published 1 week ago • France24 English - Middle East • via france24.com
Kuwait intercepts drones, missiles as US and Iran trade fire
Kuwait's air defences intercepted missile and drone attacks, the military said Monday, after the US said it had struck Iranian military sites at the weekend and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said it had targeted a US base in response. Kuwait has come under aerial attack, while the US has been hitting military sites in Iran.
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World
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Published 1 week ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com
Taiwan opposition leader heads to US
KMT leader Cheng Li-wun is traveling to the US for a two-week visit.
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World
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Published 1 week ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com
Karl and Undav impress as Germany hammer Finland
SportsGermanyKarl and Undav impress as Germany hammer FinlandJonathan Harding06/01/2026June 1, 2026Deniz Undav delivers another strong performance in Germany's last game at home before start of 2026 World Cup.https://p.dw.com/p/5Edt3Deniz Undav and Lennart Karl played well together as both players are pushing for a starting spot at the 2026 World CupImage: Federico Gambarini/dpa/picture allianceAdvertisement Germany 4-0 Finland (1-0) Goals: 1-0 Undav (34'), 2-0 Wirtz (48'), 3-0 Undav (57'), 4:0... Deniz Undav delivered another strong performance in Germany's last game at home before the start of 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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World
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Published 1 week ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com
Middle East: US hits Iran radar sites, Kuwait under fire
Kuwait has come under aerial attack, while the US has been hitting military sites in Iran. Kuwaiti state media report sirens sounding across the country, as officials say air defences active over the countryEuropean leaders condemn Israel’s deepening incursion into Lebanon US central command (Centcom) has said that it struck targets in Iran over the weekend, in a statement that came just minutes after Kuwait announced it was under attack.Labelling their actions “self-defence”, the US said it hit Iranian “radar and command and control sites for drones in Goruk, Iran and Qeshm Island”.T...
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World
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Published 1 week ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
Mozambique: Are "Death Squads" targeting the opposition?
Deadly violence against opposition politicians has shaken Mozambique.
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World
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Published 1 week ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com
Starmer Braces for Release of More Files About Mandelson and Epstein
A second batch of documents about the former U.S. Documents expected to include messages between the former UK ambassador to Washington and cabinet members
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Published 1 week ago • The New Arab - Top • via newarab.com
Israel threatens Beirut strikes; Hezbollah attacks kill soldier
Netanyahu orders attacks on Beirut's southern suburb as Hezbollah escalates drone and rocket attacks amid renewed diplomatic efforts to restore a ceasefire. Benjamin Netanyahu says the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians.
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World
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Published 1 week ago • DW - Africa • via dw.com
Mozambique: Are "Death Squads" targeting the opposition?
Deadly violence against opposition politicians has shaken Mozambique.
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World
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Published 1 week ago • BBC News - Top Stories • via bbc.com
France intercepts sanctioned Russian oil tanker, Macron says
The French Navy conducted the operation with the support of allies including the UK on Sunday. France has intercepted a sanctioned tanker in the Atlantic Ocean as it steps up efforts to target Russia's "shadow fleet." Naval officials said the ship was sailing under a false flag.
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Business
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Published 1 week ago • BBC News - Business • via bbc.com
EasyJet says possible takeover bid 'opportunistic'
US investment firm Castlelake says it is considering an offer for the budget airline. Budget carrier says it has not received an approach from US private credit firm Castlelake
Central Banks
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World
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Published 1 week ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
How China keeps North Korea's economy alive
TradeNorth KoreaHow China keeps North Korea's economy aliveNik Martin06/01/2026June 1, 2026While Russia is now a major money spinner, North Korea still depends on China for up to 95% of its legitimate trade.https://p.dw.com/p/5EK5WChina is one of North Korea's few allies and its main legitimate trading partnerImage: Florence Lo/REUTERSAdvertisementNorth Korea runs one of the most bizarre economies on the planet.
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Published 1 week ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com
James Milner, Premier League’s appearance record holder, retires aged 40
Last of his 24 Premier League seasons was at Brighton‘I could never have dreamed of the journey,’ he saysThe former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement. Former England international James Milner announces his retirement after a 24-year Premier League career.
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World
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Published 1 week ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com
How China keeps North Korea's economy alive
While Russia is now a major money spinner, North Korea still depends on China for up to 95% of its legitimate trade.
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