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Firefighters work at a compound of car garages damaged during overnight Russian missile strikes in Kyiv, Ukraine on Aug 8, 2026

Ukraine: Russia pounds Kyiv as Zelenskyy visits Serbia

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August 9, 2026

FIFA warns against 'concerted effort' to undermine Infantino

August 8, 2026

Kosovo PM Kurti egged in parliament amid political crisis

August 8, 2026

Thousands attend Prague Pride parade

August 8, 2026

Bulgaria: Unknown drone explodes near Romanian border

August 8, 2026

EU holds talks with big tech over Ceuta misinformation

August 8, 2026

Ceuta: Spain sets up border controls on travelers from Italy

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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (left) stands next to his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy (right), a row of southern European flags visible behind them

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (left) stands next to his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy (right), a row of southern European flags visible behind them

Zelenskyy makes first visit to Russia-friendly Serbia

Zelenskyy makes first visit to Russia-friendly Serbia

Zelenskyy is making his first visit to Serbia, where talks with President Vucic could have implications for the region.

Russia: Fear among dual citizens

Russia: Fear among dual citizens

Fear is forcing many Russian dual citizens to think twice before traveling to Russia.

Gold bars of various values are stored in a safe deposit room in Munich, Germany (January 28, 2026)

Gold bars of various values are stored in a safe deposit room in Munich, Germany (January 28, 2026)

Why is Russia selling its gold?

Why is Russia selling its gold?

Russia has become one of the world's biggest sellers of gold over the past 12 months. Is a financial crisis coming?

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This picture shows a gravestone of a dog named Oliver in a pet cemetery in Cyprus

This picture shows a gravestone of a dog named Oliver in a pet cemetery in Cyprus

In Cyprus, dogs are beloved, and too often abandoned

In Cyprus, dogs are beloved, and too often abandoned

Thousands of dogs are abandoned annually in Cyprus, leading to widespread strays.

Russland Ussurijsk 2016 | Beladung eines Iskander-M-Raketenwerfers bei Militärübung

Russland Ussurijsk 2016 | Beladung eines Iskander-M-Raketenwerfers bei Militärübung

WSJ: Russia could attack NATO next month

WSJ: Russia could attack NATO next month

Vladimir Putin could be planning a limited incursion in the coming weeks, the Wall Street Journal reports.

The image shows a street-level view of a cycling area in an urban setting. Several bicycles are passing through the frame, with only the lower parts of the riders and the bicycles visible. The cyclists are moving across a paved intersection or crossing area marked with light-colored rectangular paving stones. A circular speed-limit sign displaying “20” is visible in the background, suggesting a 20 km/h speed limit.
Behind the cyclists, there is a modern building entrance with glass doors and red-brown exterior walls. A cylindrical object, possibly a decorative feature or utility installation, stands near the entrance. The scene appears to be taken in daylight, with clear visibility and natural lighting.
The image emphasizes bicycle traffic and urban mobility, with the moving bicycles creating a sense of activity and congestion.

The image shows a street-level view of a cycling area in an urban setting. Several bicycles are passing through the frame, with only the lower parts of the riders and the bicycles visible. The cyclists are moving across a paved intersection or crossing area marked with light-colored rectangular paving stones. A circular speed-limit sign displaying “20” is visible in the background, suggesting a 20 km/h speed limit.
Behind the cyclists, there is a modern building entrance with glass doors and red-brown exterior walls. A cylindrical object, possibly a decorative feature or utility installation, stands near the entrance. The scene appears to be taken in daylight, with clear visibility and natural lighting.
The image emphasizes bicycle traffic and urban mobility, with the moving bicycles creating a sense of activity and congestion.

As e-bikes zip, city in Netherlands limits cycle-lane speeds

As e-bikes zip, city in Netherlands limits cycle-lane speeds

A Dutch municipality is confronting the hazards that e-bikes create for pedestrians and more conventional cyclists.

Anonymous Belarusian students talk to DW, 2026

Anonymous Belarusian students talk to DW, 2026

In Lithuania, students from Belarus fear Lukashenko's reach

In Lithuania, students from Belarus fear Lukashenko's reach

Lukashenko has labeled a university in Lithuania an extremist organization, worrying Belarusian students in Vilnius.

A white church sits atop a hill overlooking the valley below

A white church sits atop a hill overlooking the valley below

Iceland’s EU vote: A nation divided over Europe

Iceland’s EU vote: A nation divided over Europe

Security concerns, fishing grounds and rising costs are shaping Iceland's debate over restarting talks on EU membership.

An excavator digs a hole near a border fence, exposing a tunnel

An excavator digs a hole near a border fence, exposing a tunnel

Migrant tunnels in Lithuania direct suspicion towards Minsk

Migrant tunnels in Lithuania direct suspicion towards Minsk

Analysts see the tunnels as a means to destabilize the country.

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Germany

DW-Interview mit Sven Schulze | CDU-Spitzenkandidat Sachsen-Anhalt warnt vor AfD | CDU's Saxony-Anhalt candidate warns against AfD taking power

DW-Interview mit Sven Schulze | CDU-Spitzenkandidat Sachsen-Anhalt warnt vor AfD | CDU's Saxony-Anhalt candidate warns against AfD taking power

CDU's Saxony-Anhalt candidate warns against AfD taking power

Saxony-Anhalt’s CDU candidate to remain state premier, Sven Schulze, is facing a strong challenge from the AfD party.

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Poland

A road sign reading "Tarnawa Kolonia" in rural Poland with police cars visible in the background

A road sign reading "Tarnawa Kolonia" in rural Poland with police cars visible in the background

Suspected Russian missile lands in Poland during attack

A suspected Russian missile landed in Poland as Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine.

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Russian Federation

Russian students in army uniforms are seen at a railway station before departing for military service with the Russian army in September 2022

Russian students in army uniforms are seen at a railway station before departing for military service with the Russian army in September 2022

Will Russia start a fresh mobilization drive?

Russia is preparing a new mobilization campaign, Ukrainian officials and independent Russian media report.

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Ukraine

Ukraine Kyjiw 2026 | Rauchsäulen über der Stadt nach russischem Raketenangriff

Ukraine Kyjiw 2026 | Rauchsäulen über der Stadt nach russischem Raketenangriff

Ukraine faces Patriot missile shortage

Russia's latest strike kills 17 as Ukraine warns dwindling Patriot missile stocks weaken defenses.

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France

Firefighters near Le Porge in southwestern France use a wildfire-fighting vehicle to extinguish burning trees.

Firefighters near Le Porge in southwestern France use a wildfire-fighting vehicle to extinguish burning trees.

France's firefighters on the wildfire frontline

Meet the French firefighters facing extreme conditions in their battle to save homes and forests from wildfires.

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Netherlands

Netherlands: Ordering coffee in sign language

In the Netherlands, ordering coffee has become a chance to learn the basics of sign language.

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Belgium

Nicolas Edelman, the "official dresser" of Manneken Pis, poses with a smile beside the famous Brussels landmark. The little statue is wearing a black-and-white waiter's outfit.

Nicolas Edelman, the "official dresser" of Manneken Pis, poses with a smile beside the famous Brussels landmark. The little statue is wearing a black-and-white waiter's outfit.

The man who dresses the famous Brussels Manneken Pis statue

At just 55 centimeters tall, Manneken Pis is a Brussels icon whose fame far exceeds his size — and even has a stylist.

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Italy

Garbage workers load a truck in Rome, Italy (September 2021)

Garbage workers load a truck in Rome, Italy (September 2021)

Italy: Garbage workers help woman find €1 million jackpot

A woman who won €1 million mistakenly threw her lottery ticket in a trash bin in Bitonto, southern Italy.

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Spain

Spanien Ceuta 2026 | Migranten aus Marokko versammeln sich am Strand

Spanien Ceuta 2026 | Migranten aus Marokko versammeln sich am Strand

Why young Moroccans risked everything to reach Ceuta

Residents of Morocco's Fnideq explain why thousands joined the rush to Spain's exclave of Ceuta.

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United Kingdom

Kevin Keegan playing for Hamburg

Kevin Keegan playing for Hamburg

England and Liverpool football legend Kevin Keegan dies

England's Kevin Keegan has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was a two-time Ballon d'Or winner with Hamburg.

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AfD: Anatomy of a takeover

Germany's far-right AfD believes itself to be on the cusp of power in Saxony-Anhalt. What would the AfD's manifesto look like if put into practice? Then: Why Reform UK's Nigel Farage is spending his summer battling a bin and how a tragedy in Ceuta became a crisis in Brussels. Plus, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino's latest scandal and Estonia's musical soft-power.

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Aerial view of cargo ships on the Danube river

Aerial view of cargo ships on the Danube river

How drought threatens Europe's electricity supplies

Droughts, heat and falling water levels in the Danube are hitting central and southeastern Europe hard.

Gianni Infantino speaks, with arms open wide, at FIFA HQ

Gianni Infantino speaks, with arms open wide, at FIFA HQ

How Gianni Infantino rose to rule football

Who is FIFA boss Infantino, why did UEFA and others turn against him, and how did he reassert his authority?

A large group of men are seen on a beach in Ceuta, Spain

A large group of men are seen on a beach in Ceuta, Spain

What's behind the Algeria-Morocco rivalry?

Morocco and Algeria have been at odds for decades, chiefly over the territory of Western Sahara.

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Specials & Events

Flipping the Script: MEPs and EU voters reverse roles

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Historical photo of Mata Hari sitting in an armchair wearing an embellished bra, bracelets, and a tiara.

Historical photo of Mata Hari sitting in an armchair wearing an embellished bra, bracelets, and a tiara.

Mata Hari: Celebrated dancer turns WWI spy

Mata Hari became history's most famous female spy. She was executed for high treason.

View of the town Chatillon-sur-Seine in France

View of the town Chatillon-sur-Seine in France

France: 2,500-year-old necklace stolen from museum

Thieves have stolen a 2,500-year-old gold necklace from a museum in France.

The image shows a silver-cheeked toadfish (pufferfish) underwater. The fish is positioned in the center of the frame, swimming against a deep blue, almost monochromatic ocean background. Its body is light gray to white and covered with numerous dark spots. Particularly striking are its large eyes and its strong, beak-like teeth, which are slightly visible as its mouth is partially open. The fins and tail display yellowish and greenish hues.
The photograph clearly highlights the fish against the dark water, drawing attention to its distinctive features, especially its teeth and speckled skin.

The image shows a silver-cheeked toadfish (pufferfish) underwater. The fish is positioned in the center of the frame, swimming against a deep blue, almost monochromatic ocean background. Its body is light gray to white and covered with numerous dark spots. Particularly striking are its large eyes and its strong, beak-like teeth, which are slightly visible as its mouth is partially open. The fins and tail display yellowish and greenish hues.
The photograph clearly highlights the fish against the dark water, drawing attention to its distinctive features, especially its teeth and speckled skin.

Can Greece stop the invasive pufferfish?

A highly poisonous pufferfish species is spreading through parts of the Aegean Sea, devastating native marine life.

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