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Venezuelans demand opposition leader Machado's return

Hundreds of people held rallies in Venezuela demanding the safe return of Maria Corina Machado, and fair elections.

Germany news: Berlin's Left files complaint against Dobrindt

Interior Minister Dobrindt could be in legal trouble after he seemed to accuse the Left's Elif Eralp of antisemitism. Domestic intelligence has warned on research cooperation with China. DW has more.

Israel strips Dutch diplomats of status in West Bank

The move by the Israeli Foreign Ministry is a response to Dutch sanctions targeting goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The Dutch Foreign Ministry is yet to comment.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announces resignation

Aleksandar Vucic will now be running to be prime minister in the upcoming snap parliamentary elections slated for next month.

Avalanche in Nepal leaves 2 dead, several missing

An avalanche has struck the Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal after days of severe weather. Two guides are confirmed dead and at least 14 people remain missing in the remote region.

European cities seek ways of boosting affordable housing

In many major urban centers of Europe, the housing shortage has become an explosive social issue. DW looks into various models that have been put in place across the continent.

Switzerland: Voters reject stricter view of neutrality

Early projections show Swiss voters rejecting a stricter application of the country's vaunted neutrality. Swiss neutrality has been enshrined in the constitution since 1848.

Germany news: Are Germans giving up their beloved meat and sausages?

Germans used to be all about sausages and meat. While those do remain popular, things seem to be slowly changing. There also are new insights into the economic side of East Germany's espionage DW has more.

Northern Ireland: Pro-UK march to go through Catholic area

It's the first time the march has been allowed to go through the area since 1997. Overnight, a court ruling allowed it to take place after a series of last-minute legal challenges that reached Belfast's High Court.

Iran sticks to Hormuz plan after Trump rejects it

Iranian officials that while they were aware of Trump's comments on rejecting the new proposal, they had not received a formal message rejecting the plan that would open the Strait of Hormuz.

No public mentions of Taiwan at official Xi and Trump meeting

At a high-profile summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Washington, there was much talk of trade and artificial intelligence. One of the most contentious issues, Taiwan, was only discussed in private.

China sends two giant pandas off to Atlanta zoo after Xi-Trump summit

Ping Ping and Fu Shuang took off to Atlanta on a FedEx plane, with steamed corn buns, carrots and bamboo to snack on during the flight. Their trip is one of the few concrete things to come out the Xi-Trump summit.

Backlash over data centers tests Europe's AI ambitions

Massive data centers needed to run AI are triggering protests across Europe. Their operators counter that they boost digital sovereignty and energy independence.

German town bans 'stumbling stone' memorials to Nazi victims

Germany's education minister has branded the ban on the small brass memorial plaques a "scandal".

Russia expected to intensify hybrid war on Europe

Drone explosions, airspace violations, arson attacks: Poland, Romania, and Moldova are now regularly targeted in Russian attacks against Ukraine. More governments are calling these attacks deliberate acts of aggression.

Russian students: Propaganda in school prepares them to die

The Russian government wants children to learn about patriotism from an early age. DW spoke to students in Siberia about their views on propaganda at school on the war in Ukraine and their future.

Propaganda in Russian schools prepares students to die for their country

The Russian government wants children to learn about patriotism from an early age. DW spoke to students in Siberia about their views on propaganda, the war in Ukraine and their future.

Deadly blast rips through Athens building, near Acropolis

Several foreign tourists remain missing after an explosion brought down a building in Athens' tourist area of Plaka, with the city's mayor calling it an "incredible disaster."

Germany news: EU ministers meet for migration showdown

European interior ministers hold migration talks in Munich as the bloc plans to strengthen borders and speed up deportations. Also, will Cologne or Munich win the battle to bid for the Olympic Games? DW has more.

Thailand: Bangkok flooding triggers disaster declaration

Rainfall over the past three days has caused heavy flooding in the Thai capital. A state of disaster has been declared in all 50 districts in Bangkok.