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US says second phase of Gaza peace plan underway

As Trump's Middle East envoy says the peace plan is moving forward, disarming Hamas and sustaining a transitional government in Gaza remain elusive.

https://www.dw.com/en/us-says-second-phase-of-gaza-peace-plan-underway/a-75510389?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

Uganda braces for tense election as Museveni seeks another win

President Museveni's supporters expect victory for the National Resistance Movement. Meanwhile, a youthful base frustrated by unemployment hopes whoever wins will heed their wishes for a better future.

https://www.dw.com/en/uganda-braces-for-tense-election-as-museveni-seeks-another-win/a-75481521?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

Iran updates: Tehran warns of fast trials, executions

The leader of Iran's judiciary has said there will be rapid trials and executions for those arrested in nationwide protests. Washington has threatened military action over the crackdown. DW has the latest.

https://www.dw.com/en/iran-updates-tehran-warns-of-fast-trials-executions/live-75498434?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

Germany: Gelsenkirchen bank thieves used 'manipulated' door

Police say a manipulated emergency exit, that shouldn't open from the outside, gave thieves access in last month's major bank heist in Gelsenkirchen. They warned customers that investigations would likely take months.

https://www.dw.com/en/germany-gelsenkirchen-bank-thieves-used-manipulated-door/a-75489784?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

Australia: Writers' festival called off amid boycott

The Adelaide Writers' Week retracted an invitation to an Australian-Palestinian author, citing the the Bondi Beach attack. Dozens, including the event's director and the former PM of New Zealand, withdrew in response.

https://www.dw.com/en/australia-writers-festival-called-off-amid-boycott/a-75485050?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

France: Le Pen in court to appeal 2027 election ban

Marine Le Pen, the far-right heavyweight of French politics is seeking to overturn a court ruling that blocked her presidential bid.

https://www.dw.com/en/france-le-pen-in-court-to-appeal-2027-election-ban/a-75483470?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

Iran: International calls resume but internet still cut

Iranians can call the outside world again after over four days of a communications blackout and a brutal security crackdown that has killed hundreds of people. Follow DW for the latest.

https://www.dw.com/en/iran-international-calls-resume-but-internet-still-cut/live-75483027?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

Germany news: Wadephul plays down US threat to Greenland

The German foreign minister met with his US counterpart Marco Rubio in Washington, saying afterwards US threats of action against Greenland were not "serious." DW has more.

https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-wadephul-plays-down-us-threat-to-greenland/live-75481448?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado

After winning the Nobel Peace Prize Trump had wanted and then being sidelined from a post-Maduro Venezuela, Machado is now set to meet with the US president.

https://www.dw.com/en/trump-to-meet-with-venezuelan-opposition-leader-machado/a-75481739?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

US: Minnesota sues federal gov't over immigration crackdown

The legal action comes after a 37-year-old woman was shot dead by a federal agent in Minneapolis last week. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says the federal government's actions have "made us less safe."

https://www.dw.com/en/us-minnesota-sues-federal-gov-t-over-immigration-crackdown/a-75481197?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

NATO talks Arctic security for Greenland amid US pressure

NATO is signaling it will take steps to bolster Arctic security as the Trump administration has claimed threats from Russia and China are behind its reasoning for wanting to take over Greenland.

https://www.dw.com/en/nato-talks-arctic-security-for-greenland-amid-us-pressure/a-75479402?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

Why Venus Williams and other sports stars are playing longer

More than three decades after she burst on to the tennis scene, Venus Williams is still playing at the top level. She’s not the only one. So why are we seeing elite athletes carrying on into their forties and beyond?

https://www.dw.com/en/why-venus-williams-and-other-sports-stars-are-playing-longer/a-75441900?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

Menopause: When hormones harm the economy

There are nine million working women in Germany of menopausal age. When they experience symptoms, it has economic consequences. There are, however, things companies can do to retain their personnel.

https://www.dw.com/en/menopause-when-hormones-harm-the-economy/a-75441306?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

German Chancellor Merz begins his first state visit to India

Merz is due to meet India's Prime Minister Modi, on his first visit to India since becoming chancellor. The visit comes just weeks ahead of plans to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement between India and the EU.

https://www.dw.com/en/german-chancellor-merz-begins-his-first-state-visit-to-india/live-75434261?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

2026 World Cup: Germany to be based at North Carolina hotel

Germany will be making a hotel in Winston-Salem their base camp during next summer's World Cup. The choice of headquarters has been seen as key to the national team's success — or failure at previous World Cups.

https://www.dw.com/en/2026-world-cup-germany-to-be-based-at-north-carolina-hotel/a-75455913?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

German health minister rejects Robert Kennedy's COVID claims

The US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy has claimed doctors in Germany who issued COVID vaccine exemptions are facing legal action. German Health Minister Nina Warken has hit back vehemently at the accusations.

https://www.dw.com/en/german-health-minister-rejects-robert-kennedy-s-covid-claims/a-75463757?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

Venezuela launches ‘exploratory’ talks with US to restore ties

US officials are visiting Venezuela days after US forces captured former President Nicolas Maduro. Caracas says it has started talks with the Trump administration to reinstate relations.

https://www.dw.com/en/venezuela-launches-exploratory-talks-with-us-to-restore-ties/a-75458362?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

What could European troop deployment in Ukraine look like?

Even as France and the UK offer a written commitment to Ukraine to deploy troops in the event of a peace deal, doubts remain whether the US will back those troops in case they come under a Russian attack.

https://www.dw.com/en/what-could-european-troop-deployment-in-ukraine-look-like/a-75450578?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

North Korea claims it shot down South Korean drone over its airspace

North Korea has slammed South Korea for violating its sovereignty with a drone incursion earlier this month. The North's military claims that the drone took surveillance footage of key installations.

https://www.dw.com/en/north-korea-claims-it-shot-down-south-korean-drone-over-its-airspace/a-75458104?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

G7 rescheduled so Trump can attend White House cage match

The G7 summit was originally scheduled for June 14-16. The meeting, however, was reportedly moved so US President Donald Trump would be at the White House for a UFC fight on June 14, his 80th birthday.

https://www.dw.com/en/g7-rescheduled-so-trump-can-attend-white-house-cage-match/a-75457285?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

Is Iran on the brink? Key information about the protests

In Iran, people continue to demonstrate amid the country's economic crisis, with social discontent fueling open protest against the regime. There are also complaints of interference by a foreign intelligence agency.

https://www.dw.com/en/is-iran-on-the-brink-key-information-about-the-protests/a-75346485?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

Russia opens new Mariupol theater after devastating siege

The bombing of the Mariupol Drama Theater became a symbol of Russia's three-month siege of the city. Exiled Ukrainian municipal authorities condemned inauguration of the new theater as "singing and dancing on bones."

https://www.dw.com/en/russia-opens-new-mariupol-theater-after-devastating-siege/a-75337653?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf