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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
10 Jul 2026, 11:26 GMT

China has joined the small group of space powers that can now recover an orbital-class booster rocket. Developers of the landing method turned to a striking alternative to that used by existing players such as SpaceX.

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China retrieves booster in reusable rocket breakthrough
10 Jul 2026, 11:09 GMT

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Keeping cool in the heat with a millennia-old tradition in India, a German company making animal-free medical tests, and building from bottles in Mozambique.

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10 Jul 2026, 09:39 GMT

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The cost-cutting package passed Germany's lower house, with protests against it expected to take place. Elsewhere, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will meet his Slovenian counterpart in Berlin. Follow DW for more.

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10 Jul 2026, 09:09 GMT

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An overnight assault reached key oil facilities in southern Russia, adding pressure to a fuel network already strained by repeated Ukrainian strikes.

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10 Jul 2026, 07:05 GMT

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The cost-cutting package is expected to pass Germany's lower house. Elsewhere, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will meet Slovenian counterpart Tone Kajzer in Berlin. Follow DW for more.

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10 Jul 2026, 06:50 GMT

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is concluding a tri-country tour with a visit to New Zealand. On his docket are bilateral talks on trade, commerce and defense. DW has more.

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10 Jul 2026, 06:44 GMT

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Iran buried the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following six days of funeral proceedings and amid a renewed escalation. Meanwhile, some tankers continue transiting the Strait of Hormuz. DW has more.

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10 Jul 2026, 06:27 GMT

After nearly 1,000 years, the medieval masterpiece is back on British soil. The Bayeux Tapestry was transferred from France to London in a highly secretive operation and will be on display in September.

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Bayeux Tapestry arrives in British Museum for historic exhibition
10 Jul 2026, 02:41 GMT

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Spain has mobilized military emergency units to work with regional firefighters to control the blaze. 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, 01:05 GMT

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A loyalist bonfire in Northern Ireland was lit a day early before police could remove a replica mosque from its top. Political and religious leaders had condemned what organizers insisted was a "political protest."

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10 Jul 2026, 01:05 GMT

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Police in Northern Ireland said the placing of a replica mosque atop a loyalist bonfire is a hate crime. Political and religious leaders have condemned what the bonfire organizers insisted is a "political protest."

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9 Jul 2026, 21:41 GMT

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Prosecutors in the Charlie Kirk murder case released details from an interview with the suspect's roommate, where he allegedly admitted to the murder and that he regretted it.

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9 Jul 2026, 18:50 GMT

The convoy was bringing hundreds of personnel in reinforcement in northern Mali, where the Malian army and Russian paramilitaries are fighting jihadist and separatist militants.

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Mali rebels attack convoy of soldiers, Russian mercenaries
9 Jul 2026, 17:20 GMT

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The digital euro has been touted as the EU's best chance at breaking its dependence on US payment systems like Visa and Mastercard, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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9 Jul 2026, 15:40 GMT

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Ukraine's prosecutor general proposed forming a joint investigative team with Germany. Berlin has indicted a former Ukrainian soldier over the blasts and says he was working on behalf of Ukrainian entities.

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