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Christopher Street Day attack in Berlin: What we know so far

CrimeJuly 26, 2026
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July 27, 2026

Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina over Milei's remarks

July 26, 2026

Germany: Transport Minister Schnieder seeks dismissal

July 26, 2026

Israeli settlers torch mosques in occupied West Bank

July 26, 2026

Wildfires spread in France and Spain forcing more to flee

July 26, 2026

Middle East: No fresh US strikes on Iran for a second day

July 26, 2026

Vietnamese vessel sinks in South China Sea, 17 missing

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Wildfires devastate millions of hectares of forest every year. And, due to climate change, they are becoming more frequent and intense.

Firefighters battle a wildfire near Marcheprime, outside, Bordeaux, France, Sunday, July 26, 2026

Residents near Bordeaux evacuated from encroaching wildfire

Residents near Bordeaux evacuated from encroaching wildfire

Large parts of France are dealing with huge wildfires that have been burning for days.
CatastropheJuly 26, 202601:34 min
Residents help firefighters to battle a wildfire in Cebreros area, near Avila, 80 kms west of Madrid on July 24, 2026

Record wildfires in Spain, France force thousands to flee

Record wildfires in Spain, France force thousands to flee

The major fires in both countries have been burning for two or three days, exhausting hundreds of firefighters.
CatastropheJuly 25, 202602:03 min
A drone view shows a herd of goats, which are guided by nomadic shepherds to create natural firebreaks near Santa Susana, Catalonia, Spain, May 23, 2025

Spain turns to grazing to curb wildfires

Spain turns to grazing to curb wildfires

Farmers in Spain's Galicia region are turning to an old solution to combat the threat of wildfires.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 25, 202601:48 min
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Africa

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Sudan civil war: Civilians used as 'human shields'

The situation in the besieged city of El Obeid in Sudan is worsening, with rights organizations warning of atrocities.
ConflictsJuly 26, 2026
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Asia

People chant slogans as they walk during a protest and shutter-down strike called by the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC)

Can Pakistan-administered Kashmir elections calm tensions?

Locals in the Pakistan-administered area will vote after weeks of deadly protests over seats reserved for refugees.
PoliticsJuly 26, 2026
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German municipalities impose water restrictions

Droughts and heatwaves are straining water supplies across Germany.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 25, 202602:57 min
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Moldova's solar boom bolsters its national energy security

Moldova is rapidly expanding solar power to cut its dependence on fossil fuels and strengthen its energy security.
PoliticsJuly 26, 202604:57 min
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Why Iran's Pickaxe Mountain is a tough target for the US

Donald Trump has threatened to attack a suspected Iranian nuclear site buried deep under a mountain.
ConflictsJuly 24, 2026
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Smoke and flames rise after an explosion in Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province, Iran, July 24, 2026

US-Iran war: Will it ever end?

The ongoing tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran have raised the prospects of another long-term US conflict.
ConflictsJuly 26, 202608:20 min
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Chile's Mapuche live between resistance and change

The Mapuche Indigenous group is increasingly using law, education and conservation to protect their ancestral lands.
CultureJuly 24, 20269 images
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The rainforest is getting smaller. This in turn reduces Borneo's orangutans' territory.
July 25, 202612:38 min
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Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza

On October 7, 2023, the militant group Hamas led terrorist attacks against Israel, which responded by launching a war in Gaza. A fragile ceasefire began in October 2025, but the humanitarian situation remains dire.

A displaced Palestinian tries to extinguish fire from a vehicle at the site of an Israeli strike in Gaza City

UN report condemns Israeli military action in Gaza

UN report condemns Israeli military action in Gaza

Despite a fragile ceasefire, violence in the Gaza Strip hasn't stopped, and efforts toward lasting peace have stalled.
Human RightsJuly 25, 202613:51 min
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What's holding up the Gaza stabilization mission?

What's holding up the Gaza stabilization mission?

An international stabilization mission is to ensure the reconstruction of Gaza. So far, it lacks a political consensus.
PoliticsJuly 22, 2026
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Gaza officials say several killed in Israeli strike

Gaza officials say several killed in Israeli strike

Palestinian health and civil defense officials said at least 8 people were killed while attending a funeral.
ConflictsJuly 17, 2026
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Demokratische Republik Kongo Bunia 2026 | Desinfektion eines Krankenwagens im Ebola-Behandlungszentrum

Ebola: New measures to fight against the disease

Scientists are exploring three innovative approaches in the fight against Ebola.
HealthJuly 25, 202602:05 min
Serbian riot policemen line up to prevent anti-gay protesters from clashing with participants in the European LGBTQ pride march march in Belgrade, Serbia. In the foreground, a person shelters under a rainbow umbrella.

Serbia's LGBTQ+ community faces 'epidemic of violence'

The attacks against queer people are part of a larger shift in society targeting marginalized people.
SocietyJuly 25, 2026
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Lenacapavir may slow HIV infections 'but there's not enough'

Lenacapavir could protect many people against HIV, but its impact will depend on reaching people in high-risk groups.
ScienceJuly 25, 2026
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Could 'mesh networks' help overcome state internet blocks?

Authoritarian states can shut the internet down in a political crisis. There are other ways to stay in touch though.
TechnologyJuly 25, 2026
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Eco wins: Cities, creatures, and tech are saving the day

From AI-powered pangolins to wildfire-fighting grazers, climate hacks are helping communities adapt to a changing world.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 25, 2026
Türkei Ankara 2026 | Özgür Özel im türkischen Parlament

Turkey: What chances does Ozel's new opposition party have?

After being removed as head of Turkey's main opposition CHP, Ozgur Ozel has announced the formation of a new party.
PoliticsJuly 24, 2026
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Aerial shot of the 19th century Bayreuth Festival Opera House of Richard Wagner surrounded by green trees.

The Bayreuth Festival at 150

Why does Bayreuth attract Wagner enthusiasts from around the world every summer? We set out to find out.
CultureJuly 26, 202605:24 min
People dressed in traditional Bavarian clothes dance at the Kocherlball in Munich during the early morning hours

Dancing at dawn: Munich's Kocherlball

It starts at 6 a.m., with beer and hours of dancing in the English Garden. What's so appealing about this old tradition?
LifestyleJuly 25, 202605:13 min
Golden Wagner figures stand on the lawn in front of the Festspielhaus.

Highs and lows as Bayreuth Festival turns 150

Richard Wagner's festival is marking an important anniversary — yet it has also been overshadowed by controversy.
MusicJuly 24, 2026
Illustration showing how vanilla flowers were once harvested.

How vanilla's history is not so … 'vanilla'

What did an enslaved boy named Edmond Albius from Reunion Island have to do with global vanilla trade? Plenty.
HistoryJuly 24, 2026
People observing a total solar eclipse wearing protective glasses in Mazatlan, Mexico, in 2024

Spain's solar eclipse trilogy: spectacle starting August 12

From 2026 to 2028 amateur and pro sky watchers are in for a series of rare solar spectacles over Spain and North Africa.
ScienceJuly 23, 2026
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Can VR help you achieve your goals?

A Max Planck researcher has developed VR and smartphone tools that let you "meet" your future self.
ScienceJuly 22, 2026