German Cabinet backs deportations for praise of terrorism (www.dw.com)
Germany’s government has agreed on a draft law making it easier to deport people who promote “terrorist crimes.” The legislation lowers the bar at which foreigners can be returned to their country of origin....
Japan: Deaths on Mount Fuji ahead of climbing season (www.dw.com)
The bodies of three people were discovered near the summit of Mount Fuji with recovery efforts taking place. The mountain is a popular but challenging climbing destination due to extreme cold and altitude sickness risks....
Bolivia: Top general arrested after coup attempt fails (www.dw.com)
President Luis Arce called on Bolivians to “mobilize in favor of democracy” after the military broke into his residence in La Paz. World leaders condemned the coup attempt before soldiers began to withdraw....
US journalist Evan Gershkovich faces Russian spy charges (www.dw.com)
Evan Gershkovich, a US reporter, is accused of being a CIA spy and has been detained in a Moscow jail for over a year. He could face up to 20 years in prison — unless he’s saved by a last-minute prisoner swap....
Germany's autobahn bridges falling apart (www.dw.com)
Germany: Annual discrimination report logs 22% rise in cases (www.dw.com)
A government agency combating discrimination in Germany logged a record number of complaints in 2023. Around 40% of them pertained to racism, while roughly a quarter targeted the disabled or chronically ill....
Rio-bound Boeing 777 returns to Amsterdam over tech issue – DW – 06/23/2024 (www.dw.com)
An unspecified technical problem forced the Rio-bound Boeing aircraft to turn back shortly after takeoff from Amsterdam. A spokesperson for Dutch air traffic control said the plane requested to land as a precaution and turned around over Belgium some 40 minutes after takeoff.
Greece introduces the six-day work week (www.dw.com)
From the construction industry to the tourism sector, Greek employers cannot find the staff they need. The government’s solution: longer working hours. A new law enables employers to implement a six-day work week...
Greece introduces the six-day work week (www.dw.com)
Iran's water crisis leads to alarming ground collapse (www.dw.com)
A drought in Iran is causing the ground to subside, threatening Tehran and hundreds of other towns....
Greece introduces the six-day work week (www.dw.com)
“While the 40-hour work week is still officially in place, employers are permitted to require staff to work up to two unpaid hours per day for a limited period in return for more free time.”
Stonehenge sprayed with paint by environmental protesters (www.dw.com)
The prehistoric megalithic structure in England has been targeted by activists spraying orange powder paint, social media footage showed....
Pakistani 'blasphemy vigilante' mob kills man (www.dw.com)
A crowd of vigilantes in Pakistan killed and burned the body of a man whom they accused of desecrating the Quran. Police registered a case against the mob of hundreds....
More countries to reach NATO's 2% defense spending goal (www.dw.com)
Philippines accuses Chinese Coast Guard of boarding boats (www.dw.com)
Chinese Coast Guard rammed and boarded Philippine naval boats and confiscated their weapons in the South China Sea, injuring a Filipino soldier, the Philippine military said on Wednesday....
German lawmaker deletes post on football players' skin color (www.dw.com)
Greens lawmaker Katrin Göring-Eckardt apologized for the post made after Germany’s 2-0 win against Hungary. It comes after a survey showed 21% of Germans would like to see more white players on the national team....
Why is China targeting #MeToo activists? (www.dw.com)
After a court in China handed prison terms to two activists, DW looks at the motivations behind Beijing’s crackdown on social justice campaigners and rights activists’ struggle for accountability....
German interior minister warns of destabilization (www.dw.com)
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has warned of dangers to democracy in Germany amid rising domestic and external threats....
Seoul says soldiers from North briefly crossed border (www.dw.com)
Soldiers from South Korea’s military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the demarcation line....
Germany: Record cocaine haul worth billions of euros seized (www.dw.com)
“Dozens of tons of cocaine have been taken out of circulation,” German authorities said. The drugs were first uncovered in Hamburg last year....
French conservatives move toward far-right alliance (www.dw.com)
The leader of France’s Republicans party has said he would be open to an alliance with Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally in snap French elections. Such an alliance would break a decades-old taboo....
Record 120 million people displaced globally — UN report (www.dw.com)
A UN report reveals that 120 million people were forcibly displaced globally in 2024 due to conflict and violence. This marks a record high, affecting 1.5% of the world’s population....
ECJ fines Hungary €200 million for breaking asylum rules (www.dw.com)
The ECJ fines Hungary €200 million for violating European Union asylum rules. Hungary must comply with EU migration policies and pay €1 million per day until it does....
China's electric vehicle makers face uphill battle in Europe (www.dw.com)
China has been accused of dumping cheap electric cars on EU countries. But poor sales, price wars and tariff threats have prompted a mood change among some Chinese auto producers....