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DR Congo: Tensions mount over planned constitutional referendum

Tensions are rising in DR Congo over plans to introduce a new constitution. The opposition accuses President Tshisekedi of using it to seek a third term but has postponed planned protests following an AU mediation offer.

DW News 3 months ago

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Photograph linking SA's Zuma with fugitive Indian businessman sparks outrage

A photograph linking a senior South African diplomat with former president Jacob Zuma and controversial businessman Ajay Gupta has sparked political scrutiny. International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has ordered an internal report into High...

France 24 3 months ago

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Netanyahu warns US could 'destroy' Mideast power balance as Trump floats F-35 jet sale to Turkey

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced his willingness to sell Turkey F-35 fighter jets, a move which is likely to face strong resistance in Congress and which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said would "destroy" the balance of...

France 24 3 months ago

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India news: US charges Lawrence Bishnoi in Sikh separatist killing

Jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi is accused of involvement in the 2023 killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which sparked one of the worst diplomatic crises between India and Canada. DW has the latest.

DW News 3 months ago

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ICE-Beamter tötet mexikanischen Einwanderer - News kompakt: Das Wichtigste kurz gefasst

Das US-Heimatschutzministerium spricht nach dem tödlichen Einsatz im Bundesstaat Texas von Notwehr. Das Militär der Vereinigten Staaten meldet "massive Angriffe" auf den Iran. Der DW-Nachrichtenüberblick.

DW Deutsch 3 months ago

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Syria's reconstruction and economic policy will rely on Europe and Turkey

French President Emmanuel Macron is the first Western European leader to have met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, in a landmark visit for the country's post-Assad era. A question is at the centre of the visit: How can Syria build...

France 24 3 months ago

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Ghana: Uncertainty hangs over new government anti-corruption plan

President John Dramani Mahama wants to build trust by strengthening public accountability. But governance experts say the success of the anti-corruption plan will depend on the consistent enforcement of existing laws.

DW News 3 months ago

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'Portugal is an energy island and needs more flexibility,' minister says

The Portuguese government argues that because limited connections isolate Iberia from the European grid, the country faces many of the same challenges as the EU's outermost regions and deserves compensation for the lack of interconnections.

Euronews 3 months ago

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What to know about Macron's landmark visit to Syria

French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria is historic: he is the first EU leader to visit the country since the rebels took over and ousted dictator al-Assad. Both Macron and al-Sharaa hope to build a path towards Syria's rehabilitation, but...

France 24 3 months ago

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Platner denies sexual assault allegation, but says he will assess 'best path forward'

The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine said he was assessing next steps after allegations of sexual assault were reported on Monday by Politico. Platner denied them as "categorically untrue."

NPR News 3 months ago

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Senegal's power struggle: Referendum to decide on constitutional reform

Senegal's constitional reform has caused considerable political uproar. The public will now be asked to vote on the proposed amendments. Under a new constitution, the powers of President Faye would be reduced.

DW News 3 months ago

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Algeria's ruling FLN secures most seats in parliament with historically low turnout

Algeria's ruling National Liberation Front won the most seats in the country's parliamentary elections, the election board said Monday, securing 90 out of 407 in the July 2 vote. But the poll was marred by record-low turnout after the government...

France 24 3 months ago

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Does the French right have a chance of defeating the far right in the election?

Right-wing Edouard Philippe has officially launched his presidential campaign less than a year ahead of the 2027 election in France. Philippe was the first one to say explicitly he would run for France's highest office. Now, polls give the ex-PM the...

France 24 3 months ago

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Philippine Senate launches impeachment trial of Sara Duterte

The trial against Sara Duterte is the latest escalation in a bitter feud between the Philippines' leading political dynasties. The proceedings could have major implications for the country's 2028 presidential elections.

DW News 3 months ago

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Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body, clearing way for technocratic committee

The Palestinian movement Hamas announced Monday that it had dissolved its governing body in the Gaza Strip after nearly 20 years in power, paving the way for a technocratic committee to administer the territory.

France 24 3 months ago

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Macron expected in Syria in first post-Assad visit by Western leader, Damascus says

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit Syria, the Syrian presidency announced on Sunday, without specifying the date of his visit, which will be the first by a head of state from a Western power since the 2024 ousting of longtime...

France 24 3 months ago

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Zelensky warns of new Russian attacks as battle for Kostyantynivka continues

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that fighting was continuing for the eastern town of Kostyantynivka, rejecting Moscow's claim that Russian forces had captured the strategic settlement. Zelensky also warned Russia was preparing...

France 24 3 months ago

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UK Reform's Nigel Farage faces fresh misconduct allegations

Populist right leader Nigel Farage has been referred to the UK parliament's standards watchdog after a report that he failed to declare benefits. The Reform UK leader is already under investigation over a separate gift.

DW News 3 months ago

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France highlights role in American independence with historical re-enactments

Over the weekend, the Palace of Versailles celebrated the 250th anniversary of American Independence with a historical re-enactment. The French government provided covert support to US states to help them obtain independence from the British.

France 24 3 months ago

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US celebrates 250 years of independence amid polarising political landscape

The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarisation and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple states as celebrations got underway Saturday throughout the United States.

France 24 3 months ago