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South Africa prepares for widespread anti-immigration protests on June 30, leading thousands of immigrants to leave country. The SA Police Service says it will have boots on the ground in hotspot areas and said it will not allow any violence. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on socialContinue Reading

Egypt is set to take on Iran at the World Cup match in Seattle. Officials in the US city designated it the “Pride Match” before the identities of the teams involved were known. Officials from the two countries – where homosexuality is often punished harshly – have raised objections. ButContinue Reading

In Ukraine, hundreds of female prisoners are swapping their cells for combat — drawn not just by freedom, but by the chance to start over. And with mobilization in crisis, their fight for redemption is one Ukraine’s army badly needs. #dwcurrentaffairs #ukraine #prisoner For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ FollowContinue Reading

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko appears to be resisting Kremlin pressure to deepen his country’s role in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Kyiv says systems used to guide Russian drone attacks from Belarus have gone offline, though it remains unclear why. Moscow denies trying to push Minsk further into the conflict. BelarusContinue Reading

Germany is facing a dilemma: its alliances are weakening and its dependence is growing. NATO is under pressure, US leadership is less predictable, and Europe is struggling to act as one. At the same time, power is shifting beyond the military: toward AI, digital infrastructure, and technological control. So whereContinue Reading

Traitor 47’s strategy in Asia is shifting. With Beijing’s military and economic might now approaching that of the United States, official strategy documents call for the US to seek a ‘balance of power’ with Beijing — to prevent it from achieving regional hegemony. The Traitor’s summit with Xi Jinping hadContinue Reading

Ebola has been detected in France, marking the first case in Europe linked to the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The patient is in isolation, and health authorities are tracing all close contacts. Officials stress the risk to the public is low. But the outbreak in CongoContinue Reading

Ships are finally leaving the Strait of Hormuz – but the danger isn’t over. A UN-led evacuation plan is now guiding vessels through one of the world’s key oil routes. Hundreds of ships – and thousands of crew – remain stranded as traffic slowly begins to recover. Some vessels areContinue Reading

France has recorded both its hottest night and hottest day since records began, with temperatures exceeding 44°C as a severe heatwave grips much of Europe. Schools have closed, transport is disrupted and health authorities warn of growing risks — especially for vulnerable groups. Scientists say such extreme heat is becomingContinue Reading

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer helped bring Britain closer to the European Union after years of tension caused by Brexit. EU leaders, especially Germany’s Frederich Merz and France’s Emmanuel Macron, saw Starmer as a reliable partner. #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnewsContinue Reading

Belgium has issued one-day visas to five Taliban representatives for talks on returning Afghans from Europe to Afghanistan. The move comes despite the Taliban not being recognized by the EU or any member state and ongoing concerns over its human rights record. DW’s Jared Reed speaks with our correspondent RosieContinue Reading

Conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella held a razor-thin lead after Colombia’s deeply polarized presidential runoff, which is being challenged by the ruling party’s progressive candidate. Chapters: 00:00 Colombia Election Results: De la Espriella’s Victory 01:39 Election Dispute and Post-Vote Protests 02:28 Who Is De la Espriella? Rise ofContinue Reading