[POLA] Serena Williams confirms return to professional tennis
The tennis icon will play doubles tennis at a grass court tournament this month, marking an expected return to the sport.
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World
[POLA] Refugees and migration: Is Europe closing its doors?
Migration researchers have called on European governments to abandon isolationist policies. But many politicians are not heeding their calls.
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[POLA] Baden-Württemberg restricts smoking in public spaces
The southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg has expanded restrictions on smoking in public spaces like outdoor swimming pools, theme parks and zoos.
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[POLA] UK wins court case over canceled plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda
An international court has rejected a Rwandan claim for millions in damages over a scrapped deal to send asylum seekers to the East African nation.
Sports
[POLA] Is ‘nation-hopping’ ruining German youth football?
Many young German footballers are choosing other countries over Germany. DFB Director Andreas Rettig is aiming to change this and is calling for a compensation fee.
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[POLA] Can Iran rebuild trust with its Gulf neighbors?
Mutual suspicion between Iran and Persian Gulf countries is poised to affect regional stability, growth and cooperation years into the future.
Culture
[POLA] Mozart the idol: Searching for beauty in times of crisis
Mozart’s music evokes lightness and beauty. In times of war and destruction, people often invoke the ideals of the classical era. But is this just an escape from reality? The Mozartfest Würzburg offers different answers.
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[POLA] Hungary’s PM Peter Magyar moves to oust president
Hungary’s new Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, has moved to oust the president, threatening constitutional action. Head of state Tamas Sulyok has refused Magyar’s demand that he resign.
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[POLA] India news: ‘Cockroach’ party founder plans protests
Abhijeet Dipke says he will return to India on June 6. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi has alleged ‘fraud’ in exam markings, and Virat Kohli has fired Bengaluru to the IPL title. DW has more.
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[POLA] Taiwan opposition leader heads to US
KMT leader Cheng Li-wun is traveling to the US for a two-week visit. She has indicated she is “very interested” in meeting President Donald Trump but could face a grilling over her stance on China relations.