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EU, Gulf leaders hold summit amid Gaza, Ukraine wars

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Italy diverts first refugees to Albania

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Russia's war against Ukraine has sparked a humanitarian crisis for the Ukrainian people and upended global food and energy security.

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Thomas Tuchel to coach England from January 2025

British tabloids aren't pleased: A German has been hired to coach the England men's national team.

Newly constructed migrant shelter in Shengjin, Albania.

Italy diverts first set of EU-bound migrants to Albania

In Albania, migrants will stay at controversial migrations centres while their asylum applications are processed.

Was Christopher Columbus a Jewish man from Spain?

Sensational claim made on Spanish documentary can’t be verified, say independent experts.

Belgium: Horseless carriage rides

The carriages on Brussels’ Grand Place still have horsepower – but they have lost their horses.

Four people seen from the back in front of a a fence

EU seeks to accelerate return of migrants

This week's EU summit will address the thorny topic of migration.

A Ukrainian soldier carries the splitter ammunition as a Ukrainian bomb squad team carries out mine and shell detonation work in Donetsk region, Ukraine, June 15, 2024

War in Ukraine: Landmines to hurt food exports for years

Mines are a huge challenge for Ukrainian farmers. What does contamination mean for the world's dinner plates?

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Germany

The poster for the first Frankfurt Book Fair in 1949: It reads Frankfurter Buchmesse in blue and red letters.

75 years of Frankfurt Book Fair: World stage for protests

The Cold War and Iran's fatwa on Salman Rushdie all had an impact on the Frankfurt Book Fair, which turns 75 this year.

Poland

Poland's flood response puts PM Donald Tusk under pressure

As the floodwaters recede, Polish PM Donald Tusk faces a backlash over his response to the crisis.

Russian Federation

Russia's President Vladimir Putin meets with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of an international forum "Interrelation of times and civilizations - basis of peace and development" in Turkmenistan.

Russia and Iran increasingly turn to each other

In Turkmenistan, Russia's President Vladimir Putin has met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for the first time.

Ukraine

Trying to live a normal life Ukraine's Nikopol

Despite constant bombardment, residents of the Ukrainian city strive to maintain a sense of stability.

France

Gisele Pelicot arriving at the Avignon courthouse for

Is the Pelicot rape trial sparking #MeToo moment in France?

Gisele Pelicot's case is giving hope to France's survivors of rape through chemical submission.

Netherlands

The Netherlands: Tax break scheme for skilled migrants

While Germany is still debating tax breaks for skilled workers, the Netherlands already offers a benefit scheme.

Belgium

Belgian care home resident Ria Pencelet André is accompanied by young male topless dancers

Belgian seniors hit the dance floor at techno club

DW went along as carers in Belgium took techno fan grandmas and grandpas out dancing to clubs and music festivals.

Italy

Frankfurt Book Fair: Saviano attends despite Rome snub

Italy is the guest of honor at the world's biggest book fair, but its guest list has already sparked a scandal.

Spain

Spain's La Palma still battles volcano eruption's toxic gas

The island of La Palma is still coping with the aftermath of the Tajogaite volcano eruption, 3 years on.

United Kingdom

A road sign marks the entrance to the Ultra Low Emission Zone in London

How London's push to curb cars and cut pollution is going

London introduced new rules to make traffic friendlier for cyclists and pedestrians in a bid to improve air quality.

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Surrealism movement turns 100

"The Surrealist Manifesto" was published a century ago. How did artists change the way we see the world?

Albania starts talks to join EU after bloc's 'wake-up call'

Albania took a step toward joining the EU by starting formal negotiations. But the path ahead is still far from clear.

EU to discuss Israel ties after 'attacks' on UN mission

EU foreign ministers will discuss Ireland and Spain's request to review in the bloc's ties with Israel next month.

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Flipping the Script: MEPs and EU voters reverse roles

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and voters switch places in the show produced by ENTR and DW News.

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Burek is a specialty consisting of a pastry filled with minced meat or cheese

Who makes the best burek? Turkey, Albania or Serbia?

The Stoos funicular train in Switzerland runs up the side of a mountain

How heat from a braking Swiss train warms a hotel's water

A funicular train in Switzerland generates enough energy during braking to heat the water of a nearby ski lodge.

Souvenir magnets on display in the center of Tirana

Foreign workers fill gaps in Albania's tourist sector

As Albania sees a surge in visitors, foreign workers, mainly from the Philippines, are filling staff shortages.

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