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Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules that would have curbed Nato cooperation

70% vote against tightening centuries-old neutrality, which far right said was being eroded by sanctions against RussiaSwiss voters have decisively rejected a proposal for a strict definition of neutrality that would have required Switzerland to curb cooperation with Nato and abandon sanctions against Russia.All cantons and about 70% of voters rejected the proposal for a strictly defined version of neutrality to be ⁠written into the Swiss constitution, final results from the Federal Statistical…

Iran claims seizure of an underwater US drone in Hormuz, US denies the claim

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim that the vehicle is a REMUS 600 and has been handed over to Iranian military experts "to retrieve its data," but the US military denies the claim. Top Iranian army commander says "the war is not over" and that it is now in "a critical and decisive stage".

Serbia's politicians return to TV debates ahead of parliamentary election

A month before the early parliamentary elections, Serbia's high ranking politicians from the ruling and opposition parties engaged in a debate on the N1 channel after a prolonged boycott between the anti-government station and officials. The ownership change provided a new opportunity for dialogue.

Pope decries 'scourge' of sexual abuse during France visit

French bishops took "courageous" steps when faced with "the painful scourge of abuse of minors," Pope Leo XIV told the high-ranking clerics before his scheduled meeting with survivors at the Catholic shrine of Lourdes.

Seven killed, dozens hurt in Saudi airstrike on Yemen market

Seven people were killed and 40 injured in a Saudi airstrike on a market in Yemen’s Taiz province, as Houthi forces advance and Saudi-led air raids intensify.

Collateral damage: How Cognac is paying the price for Europe’s trade wars

French Cognac producers are battling falling sales as trade disputes with China and the US squeeze the export-dependent industry and leave growers seeking EU support.

Why Norwegians are buying more Chinese EVs despite growing scepticism

Electric cars account for more than 95% of new car registrations in Norway, the highest share in the world. About one in four new EVs registered there are from fully or partly Chinese-owned brands.

Datacenter developers accused of skirting key US pollution rules

Firms manipulating process to avoid emission controls and scrutiny of their projects, environmental groups warnDatacenter developers are manipulating the EPA’s air pollution permitting process to avoid emission controls and scrutiny of their projects, environmental advocates allege.Companies need federal permits to emit a range of pollutants. In their permit applications, some in big tech are avoiding “major” reviews by dividing their emissions sources into separate, multiple “minor” sources tha…

"سخروا مني لأن والدي باكستاني"، لاعب العراق زيدان إقبال يوجه رسالة لجماهير الكويت

أكدت عدة تغريدات أن جميع ما حصل يندرج تحت ما يطلق عليه "المنافسة كروية شرسة في الملعب وقد تمتد لخارجه"، مؤكدة في ذات الوقت رفضها للشتائم على اللاعبين وعائلاتهم بشكل خاص وإدخال حياتهم الشخصية في اللعبة.

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.

At least 27 dead after two mass shootings in South Africa, police say

Seventeen people killed near Johannesburg in suspected ‘illegal goldmining turf war’, as 10 killed in separate incident at barbecue venue near Cape TownTwo separate mass shootings near South Africa’s two biggest cities killed at least 27 people, as the country grapples with one of the world’s highest murder rates amid investigations into corruption and criminality within the police.The South African police service said on Sunday that 17 people were killed on Saturday night when eight suspects ar…

Are you in pain? In some cases, exercising may be as good as painkillers

From pilates to tai chi, even modest amounts of exercise can relieve pain as effectively as common pain medicines, opening the door to holistic therapeutic approaches, according to a new study.

Two giant pandas arrive in Atlanta from China after Xi-Trump summit

Ping Ping and Fu Shuang to live at Atlanta zoo in Georgia as part of loan deal between Chinese and US governmentsTwo giant pandas from China arrived in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday morning as part of an agreement between the Chinese and American governments.While in Washington DC for a three-day summit with Donald Trump, Chinese president Xi Jinping announced that the pandas would arrive in Atlanta in the coming days. The loan of the pandas to the Atlanta zoo was one of the few concrete outcomes…

Ireland team to wear black armbands as players vote to go ahead with Israel game

The Israeli FA issued a statement commending the FAI and the Irish squad for deciding to go ahead with the match, saying: "Football has won."

South Africa reels from spate of mass shootings that killed 38 people in a week

On Saturday night, there were separate mass shootings near South Africa's two largest cities.(Image credit: STR)

Etna erupts again: chaos at Catania airport, risk of higher air fares

Mount Etna has resumed volcanic activity. Flights to and from Catania are suspended until Sunday because of ash. Unions protest over disruption caused by diverted services to other Sicilian airports.

At least two people were killed and 19 are in hospital after a bus crashed near Munich

The bus, which was on its way to Munich's beer festival and was carrying approximately 35 Filipino tourists, crashed at 05:41 a.m., according to local authorities.

How Russia recruits Belarusians for war in Ukraine: Methods and consequences

Russia's recruitment drive targeting Belarusians has become a key tool to boost manpower on the battlefield and exploits economic hardship and isolation.

Trump wants to remove a question about race in the census. We look back at the history

The Trump administration wants to stop asking about race and ethnicity on the next U.S. census. Since 1790, the topic has been used to exclude people of color, and, more recently, for inclusion.

As Congress debates college sports, athletes-turned-senators have a seat at the table

The Protect College Sports Act is on the brink of passing in the Senate, where a handful of former college athletes who are now senators on both sides of the aisle have an extra say in the debate.(Image credit: Doug Benc)