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German rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, said a communications system glitch brought nearly the entire network to a standstill for two hours.

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Train services across Germany have resumed following a technical meltdown on Tuesday night. But regional and suburban rail operators warned that continued delays were possible into Wednesday morning.

Trains are being held back across Germany and travelers are staying in their seats amid the disruption. It's unclear when the problem will be resolved but the company said technicians are working around the clock.

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The UN says the DR Congo has reported 1,000 Ebola cases, the most ever in the first month of any Ebola outbreak in Africa. Meanwhile, Kenya's health minister says he is halting a US-backed Ebola quarantine center.

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The DR Congo has recorded the highest confirmed number of cases in the first month of any Ebola outbreak in Africa. Meanwhile, Kenya's health minister says he is halting a US-backed Ebola quarantine center.

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Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling funds in his role as chief executive of the Scottish National Party. He held the SNP's purse strings while his then-wife, Nicola Sturgeon, was Scottish First Minister.

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US top diplomat Rubio said Washington will not accept tolls on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. But Iran has said they want to charge "maritime service fees." And Israel and Lebanon are set for talks in the US.

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Ukraine continues to hit infrastructure on the Crimea to isolate the Russian-annexed peninsula. Meanwhile, Russia attacked Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown with a ballistic missile in a deadly strike.

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Health Minister Aden Duale told a court he ordered an immediate stop to construction, after being held in contempt for ignoring previous court orders. The plans to set up the facility prompted protests and unrest.

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Monuments in Paris are working on reduced hours, and dozens of people in France have drowned during the heat wave. Britain, France, Italy and Spain have issued red alerts and health warnings. More on DW.

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Dozens of people have drowned in France and Germany in recent days as people seek relief from "oppressive" heat. In Italy, more than a dozen cities are on high alert for extreme heat. DW has the latest.

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The Ankara prosecutor's office said 209 people were detained, while 32 others remained at large. Turkey has announced a ban on demonstrations amid preparations for next month's NATO summit in the capital.

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The EU is hosting Taliban officials after Belgium granted temporary visas for talks on returning failed Afghan asylum-seekers. The meeting is one of the bloc's highest-level contacts with the Taliban since 2021.

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Chancellor Merz says a proposed pension reform package should be fully implemented. A survey has shown that almost half of teachers in Germany find pupils' behavior stressful.

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Iran has contacted Indian refiners to sell its oil after the US temporarily lifted sanctions on Tehran. Meanwhile, an Indian startup founder is going to head Meta's WhatsApp. Follow DW for more.

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Israel and Lebanon prepare for a fresh round of negotiations in Washington. Iran says negotiating groups to oversee sanctions, nuclear issues, economic reconstruction and implementation. DW has the latest.

The Trump administration spent $14.7 million repainting the pool "American flag blue" ahead of US' 250th anniversary celebrations. Weeks later, the paint is peeling off and algae has turned the water green.

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US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders to boost quantum research and strengthen security infrastructure to safeguard data in a post-quantum world.

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Germany, France, the UK and other European countries are experiencing extreme heat, with cooler weather not expected until the weekend. Several deaths were reported in France, including two children. DW has the latest.