France issued a red alert for the heatwave across more than a third of the country for Sunday. It coincides with the country’s Fête de la Musique celebrations and as a result, alcohol consumption will be banned in...
Summer heat worsens Gaza suffering
As extreme summer heat grips Gaza, more than 1.7 million displaced Palestinians are struggling to survive in overcrowded tents with little access to water, ventilation or relief. For many families, the sea offers a...
US soccer celebrates Black culture and World Cup win on Juneteenth | DW News
The US marked Juneteenth, its holiday of Black freedom from slavery, with a World Cup match. Once largely seen as a white, suburban sport, Black players and fans play an important and growing role in soccer in the US...
Presidential run-off to be held in Colombia on Sunday
Colombia has temporarily closed its border with Venezuela ahead of Sunday’s presidential runoff, citing security concerns and efforts to prevent voter fraud. The move comes as right-wing candidate Abelardo De La...
A German mayor fights to save this tiny Spanish village | Focus on Europe
In Spain’s empty countryside, a German pensioner takes on depopulation with bold ideas and big determination to stop a place from disappearing forever. #Spain #Germany #Depopulation #dwcurrentaffairs For more news...
How coded language spreads on social media | DW News
An investigation that analyzed thousands of accounts and comments on TikTok has identified potential child predators. Here’s what you need to know. #SocialMedia #CodedLanguage #TikTok #dwtrends #dwberlinfresh For...
Military in streets after Bolivia declares state of emergency | DW News
Bolivia’s crisis intensified on Saturday as President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, enabling wider military deployment to clear blockades and restore order after anti-government protests brought the...