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Iran war: US military attacks Iran for fifth night running
US Central Command said that a new wave of strikes was launched on Iran. It follows retaliatory strikes from Iran on sites in Jordan and Gulf states. DW has more.
Iran threatens regional strikes as US intensifies attacks
Iran has struck sites in Jordan and Gulf states after the US military widened its set of Iranian targets, including in the north of the country. DW has more.
AI: Why Europe is falling behind, and how it can catch up
Europe trails the US and China in artificial intelligence. Economist and Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion says better research funding, venture capital and AI innovation can help it…
Will gold prices extend their record-breaking run?
Predictions suggest the price of the precious metal will keep hitting new record highs as investors seek a safe bet in turbulent times. Some forecasts say prices could double with…
East-West border death zone now Germany's biodiversity oasis
Many endangered species now live in the area that once formed the border between East and West Germany. Environment Minister Carsten Schneider recently visited the "Green Belt," a…
Could Russia be about to lose its grip on chess leadership?
Russians have long pulled the strings when it comes to the governing body of international chess. But now two Germans are vying for FIDE's top job.
Myanmar: More than 500 feared dead in capsized refugee boats, UN says
The UN has reported that two vessels carrying Rohingya refugees set off in hazardous conditions and are believed to have capsized. In recent years, thousands of Rohingya have atte…
Alcatraz boat capsizing in San Francisco leaves 4 dead
A three-deck pontoon vessel sank off the famous prison island, which is now a tourist destination. Three people who were missing are presumed dead after a search-and-rescue operat…
Alcatraz boat capsizing near San Francisco leaves 4 dead
A three-deck pontoon vessel sank off the famous prison island, which is now a tourist destination. Three people who were missing are presumed dead after a search-and-rescue operat…
Hong Kong police raid two bookstores, arrest five people
Five booksellers have been arrested in Hong Kong over the sale of allegedly "seditious" publications. Two bookstores have become the latest target in a continued crackdown on inde…
