[POLA] World Cup 2026: How an old song from Bosnia went viral
Some have already called it the unofficial song of the 2026 World Cup. So how did a tune that was more than a decade old take the Balkans — and beyond — by storm?
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[POLA] Only 1 in 10 Europeans see US as an ally — study
Europeans’ trust in the United States has plummeted since Donald Trump returned to the White House. Most Europeans also don’t think the US would help if the continent were attacked.
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[POLA] India news: Modi becomes longest-serving elected PM
Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving elected prime minister of India. Follow DW for more.
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[POLA] Why is Hezbollah still important for Iran?
Although weakened, Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group remains a central piece of Iran’s power projection in the Middle East. Tehran has insisted they be included in any peace deal with the US and Israel.
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[POLA] Germany news: Recession looms as Iran war chokes growth
Economists say Germany is edging toward recession as an energy shock caused by the Iran war takes a chunk out of growth. Meanwhile, police have carried out raids on a suspected international drug ring. DW has the latest.
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[POLA] Rising cyberscam losses expose gaps in EU response
Europeans are losing billions to online scams, yet the EU has been slower than the US, the UK and China in targeting the Southeast Asian networks behind many of them.
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[POLA] Philippines: Farmers race to keep up with global ‘ube’ craze
Ube, also called the purple yam, went from a nostalgic treat in the Philippines to an exotic item in cafes around the world. But the popularity means the crop supply is under pressure.
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[POLA] Neo-Nazi lost in east Germany, but extremism remains threat
A neo-Nazi candidate surprisingly lost by small margin in a local election in the eastern state of Saxony. Many are relieved, yet concern remains.
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[POLA] World Cup 2026: Edin Dzeko still going strong for Bosnia
With all so much unpleasantness surrounding this World Cup it’s easy to forget that there’s anything about it that can generate a smile. Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko’s story can.
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[POLA] War in Ukraine: Kyiv strikes key Russian supply lines
Russian troops rely on supplies via the land corridor to Crimea, but Ukrainian forces are now able to launch concentrated attacks along the critical route. Experts say this indicates growing Russian vulnerability.