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11 Jul 2026, 05:48 GMT

Followers of extremist groups regularly ask how AI can help them plan terrorist attacks. A new study suggests that about one-third of AI chatbots might help them, if asked the right way.

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Could AI help al-Qaida and other groups plan terror attacks?
11 Jul 2026, 05:19 GMT

As Poland observes a day of remembrance for the victims of a Ukrainian nationalist military unit, there are increasing signs that it could cut off its neighbor from military aid, even as the war against Russia continues.

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Poland could cut arms aid to Ukraine as WWII spat continues
11 Jul 2026, 03:57 GMT

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The White House explored declaring a national emergency to address alleged vulnerabilities in voting machines before Trump ousted leaders of the Election Assistance Commission, a report has found.

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11 Jul 2026, 03:20 GMT

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Washington reportedly wants Tehran to publicly vow to end attacks on vessels in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump has threatened to "completely decimate" Iran should it attempt to assassinate him. DW has more.

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11 Jul 2026, 03:20 GMT

US officials said Washington wants Tehran to publicly vow to end attacks on vessels in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. President Trump also threatened to "completely decimate" Iran if it attempted to assassinate him.

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US wants Iranian pledge to halt Hormuz attacks — officials
11 Jul 2026, 01:45 GMT

An hourslong police operation is underway in Berlin, where a man has taken a woman hostage in a supermarket. The man reportedly "pulled out" a big knife before the supermarket closed on Friday evening.

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Berlin hostage situation: Man holds woman in supermarket
10 Jul 2026, 21:09 GMT

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Apple has accused the company behind ChatGPT and two of its former employees of misappropriating its trade secrets to benefit OpenAI's foray into consumer hardware.

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10 Jul 2026, 20:28 GMT

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The children were abducted some two months ago at three schools in the town of Orire in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo state.

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10 Jul 2026, 19:26 GMT

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A preliminary investigation by the EU found that the social media giant is not doing enough to protect children who use its platforms. Meta rejects the accusations, which could cost it 6% of its annual revenue in fines.

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10 Jul 2026, 19:17 GMT

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The cost-cutting package has passed Germany's parliament despite fierce criticism from the opposition. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev has become the first German man to reach the Wimbledon final since 1995. DW has more.

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10 Jul 2026, 18:21 GMT

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Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner withdrew from the reelection race this fall. His decision to play tennis during the power outage in January was among missteps that has dented his reputation.

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10 Jul 2026, 17:18 GMT

Police in southwest England say they have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murdering politician Ann Widdecombe. Based on initial inquiries, they were not treating the case as terrorism or politically motivated.

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UK police arrest murder suspect in Ann Widdecombe's death
10 Jul 2026, 16:04 GMT

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US President Donald Trump says he may let Ukraine produce Patriot air defense missiles. Analysts welcome the move as a sign of support for the country — but warn it could take years before production begins.

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10 Jul 2026, 15:47 GMT

Police in Britain have launched a murder investigation after finding politician Ann Widdecombe dead with serious injuries in her home. They said nothing about a potential motive or backdrop for the crime at first.

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UK police open murder probe into death of Reform UK's Ann Widdecombe
10 Jul 2026, 15:25 GMT

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In exclusive comments to DW, Ukraine's sports minister, Matviy Bidnyi, said he is outraged by the IOC opening the door to Russia's return to the Olympics

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10 Jul 2026, 15:09 GMT

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The victims include British and other foreign nationals, authorities have said. The Spanish royal family and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed their deep sorrow over the loss of life.

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10 Jul 2026, 14:15 GMT

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A man was nearly sucked out the cabin window on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany. An initial loud bang was followed by a desperate rescue effort to save the passenger.

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10 Jul 2026, 13:22 GMT

In 1858, London sweltered through an unbearable heat wave. The River Thames reeked so badly it left people gasping for air. "The Great Stink" went down in history — and ultimately gave London a modern sewer system.

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When London stank to high heaven