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BMW joins VW, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz in cutting thousands of jobs, as Chinese rivals erode their market share. DW recaps the major reforms German automakers are pursuing to safeguard their future.
Authorities in the Spanish city of Ceuta have asked Madrid to declare a national emergency and offer military assistance. Footage showed crowds of people walking around the breakwaters to gain entry to the territory.
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Eurozone economies expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2026, exceeding expectations and marking the strongest quarterly growth since early 2025.
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Germany's heat-related death toll for 2026 has already surpassed every full-year total since 2016 — and is expected to climb as another spell of extreme temperatures takes hold.
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Leading figures in German football have lined up to criticize Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. Germany is showing signs that they may ready to oppose Infantino's re-election.
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Polish authorities have said that a Russian ballistic missile crashed within its borders during Moscow's overnight attacks on Ukraine. No injuries were reported as Kyiv warned air defense in the region needs boosting.
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Historically low water levels along Europe's second-longest river have led Hungary and Romania to reduce output at key nuclear plants. Danube tourism and river cargo have also been severely affected by Europe's heatwave.
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Wildfires on the Greek island of Crete are forcing thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate. Three firefighters have died as Greece becomes the latest country, after France and Spain, to face summer blazes.
UEFA is reportedly soon to hold an emergency meeting to discuss FIFA's plans to effectively sell off a stake in the World Cup. European football's governing body has expressed stiff opposition to the plan.
At least eight people have been killed in air strikes across Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of a "massive Russian attack" citing air force reports, as Kyiv in turn again bombed a logistics center.
The opera sparked controversy long before its Bayreuth Festival premiere, and the debate hasn't died down since it came to the stage. Now, another controversy surrounds the new AI-generated Ring cycle.
Bayreuth’s opera "Rienzi" premiered under a cloud of controversy — and the arguments haven’t stopped since opening night. Meanwhile, the festival’s AI-powered Ring Cycle provokes a fresh wave of criticism.
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It's more than a copyright issue: The flood of AI-generated tracks is unfair competition for the original creators, says GEMA.
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Rail operator Deutsche Bahn has returned to profit for the first time in years, helped by rising demand. Meanwhile, a court is set to hear a case about the forwarding of private WhatsApp messages. DW has more.
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Rail operator Deutsche Bahn has reportedly returned to profit for the first time in years, helped by rising demand. Meanwhile, a court is set to make a ruling on the forwarding of private WhatsApp messages. DW has more.
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Monsoon floods in Assam have left 78 people dead so far as thousands remain displaced. Opposition lawmakers have staged a protest in the Indian parliament.
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A social media stunt involving a single straw has left a French student facing a hefty fine — and possible consequences for his right to remain in Singapore.
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Australia says videos of terrorist executions and mass shootings weren't removed from Telegram after they were reported. The move comes a day after Russia charged founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activity.
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Spain's Civil Guard, maritime Rescue Services and the Red Cross said they rescued migrants from the water. The interior minister acknowledged the country was facing an "extraordinary, exceptional situation."
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The US military said the strikes were in response to Iranian strikes on US forces a day earlier. Trump had threatened to hit Iran "very hard" in response to its strikes. Follow DW for more.
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