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Back to homepage / Europe Russia evacuates tens of thousands in Kursk region amid Ukraine offensive Russia said it evacuated more than 76,000 people from its western Kursk border region on Saturday, according to the state-run TASS news agency, as Ukraine pressed on with its biggest attack on Russian soil since the war began almost two and a half years ago....

MIDDLE EAST AN HOUR AGO Live blog: Talks over Gaza truce, prisoner swap stalled — Israeli media Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, now in its 307th day, has killed at least 39,677 Palestinians — mostly women and children — and wounded over 91,645 others, with 10,000+ estimated to be buried under debris of flattened buildings. Palestinian Maryam Abu Obeid, 65, mourns while sitting...

EUROPE 4 HOURS AGO After week of far-right riots, uncertainty and solidarity spread across UK Many immigrant communities across the country braced for the worst on Wednesday, but a heavy police presence and support from local groups appeared to deter further rioting. INDLIEB FARAZI SABER Muslim communities in Britain have come under attack, as anti-immigrant protesters target sanctuaries with worshippers inside and hotels housing...

CATASTROPHEGERMANY Germany: 2 dead, several rescued, after hotel collapse 15 hours ago15 hours ago The last survivor has been freed from the rubble after a hotel partially collapsed in Kröv, a small town on the Mosel River in western Germany's winegrowing region. It is not yet clear what caused the collapse. https://p.dw.com/p/4jBbo The hotel in Kröv, with parts of it quite visibly damaged The hotel...

POLITICSUNITED STATES OF AMERICA Harris, Walz continue campaign in Wisconsin, Michigan 12 hours ago12 hours ago Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are holding events in two key Midwestern swing states. Meanwhile, Donald Trump criticized Harris' choice of running mate for being "a smarter version of her." https://p.dw.com/p/4jD7I Walz and Harris raise their arms at a campaign rally The Midwest is considered crucial for the Democrats'...

POLITICSSPAIN Catalan separatist to return to Spain, despite arrest threat 11 hours ago11 hours ago Carles Puigdemont, who fled the country after organizing an illegal independence referendum seven years ago, says he will return home on Thursday. Facing an arrest warrant, it is unclear how he intends to do it. https://p.dw.com/p/4jD7h Carles Puigdemont attends a press conference in France in May Before his political...

NATURE AND ENVIRONMENTAUSTRALIA Australia: Great Barrier Reef waters warmest in 400 years 10 hours ago10 hours ago Record water temperatures have led to more and more mass bleaching events along the Great Barrier Reef. Experts warn the reef is running out of time. https://p.dw.com/p/4jDOl Coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef Rising water temperatures can cause coral bleaching on the Great Barrier ReefImage: Supplied/CSIRO/dpa/picture alliance Water...

CRIMEAUSTRIA Taylor Swift calls off Vienna concerts after terror arrests 6 hours ago6 hours ago Austria's Interior Ministry said it has arrested two people on suspicion of planning terrorist attacks around Vienna. It mentioned Taylor Swift concerts among upcoming events set for more strict security. https://p.dw.com/p/4jDcb A Taylor Swift Eras Tour merchandizing bag, slung over someone's shoulder. Undated symbolic image. Three dates in Taylor...

POLITICSUNITED KINGDOM UK: Huge anti-racism protests follow violent unrest 4 hours ago4 hours ago Thousands of people poured onto the streets of London, Birmingham, Liverpool and other British cities to counter anti-immigration rallies planned across the UK. Thousands of police officers are keeping watch. https://p.dw.com/p/4jDib People stage a demonstration against a planned anti-immigration protest in Walthamstow, London, United Kingdom People stage a demonstration against a...

NATURE AND ENVIRONMENTBRAZIL Amazon deforestation rises for the first time in 15 months 27 minutes ago27 minutes ago While data showed an uptick in deforestation for July 2024, it fell by nearly 46% in the last 12 months when compared to the same period a year earlier. https://p.dw.com/p/4jDmO Forest lines the Combu creek, on Combu Island on the banks of the Guama River, near...

CONFLICTSUKRAINE Russia: State of emergency in Kursk amid incursion 8 hours ago8 hours ago A state of emergency has been declared in the Russian border region of Kursk as troops continue to battle against an alleged Ukrainian incursion. President Putin has accused Ukraine of a "large-scale provocation." https://p.dw.com/p/4jBFF A view shows a damaged house following what local authorities called a Ukrainian military strike in...

Back to homepage / Asia / Pacific Bangladesh's interim governement led by Nobel Laureate Yunus to be sworn in on Thursday Bangladesh's military chief announced on Wednesday that an interim government, headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, will be sworn in on Thursday. The move follows former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and departure to India, with the new administration aiming...

Back to homepage / Asia / Pacific BANKER TO THE POOR Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate tasked with rebuilding democracy in Bangladesh A Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer, Muhammad Yunus has been credited with lifting millions out of poverty in his native Bangladesh. He is now tasked with steering the South Asian country out of chaos after mass protests and spiralling unrest forced longtime...

Back to homepage / Middle East AS IT HAPPENED Israel vows to kill new Hamas chief Sinwar as US warns against escalation Israel's army chief vowed on Wednesday to pursue and eliminate Yahya Sinwar, who was named leader of Hamas following the killing of his predecessor in Tehran last week. Earlier in the day, Israeli forces raided the Balata refugee camp near...