Ghana approves law criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities, advocacy
Ghana’s Parliament passed one of the most repressive anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Africa. The law imposes prison terms on individuals who “promote” LGBTQ+ activities.
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Romania’s political crisis deepens
After Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government fell in early May, Romania’s moderate parties have struggled to chart a new course — opening the door for the far right to gain ground.
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US judge halts Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The billion-dollar “anti-weaponization” fund was meant to compensate people who Trump sees as victims of so-called “lawfare” by Joe Biden’s administration.
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EU unblocks €16 billion in Hungary assistance as Magyar promises reforms
Reforms under new Prime Minister Peter Magyar will enable the EU to free up billions in frozen assistance for Budapest. The EU’s Ursula von der Leyen announced the news as Magyar visited Brussels.
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Netherlands allows Kanye West to perform despite protests
US rapper Kanye West will be allowed to perform in the Netherlands despite Dutch lawmakers and Jewish activists seeking to ban him from the EU country over multiple antisemitic scandals.
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Ethiopia election 2026: Tigray excluded and on edge
As Ethiopia is heading to the polls, the Tigray region won’t be participating in the vote for the second time, with tensions simmering on. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his Prosperity Party meanwhile are expected to win.
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Germany deepens Taiwan ties amid China tensions
A German delegation, known as the Berlin-Taipei Parliamentary Friendship Group, recently visited Taiwan, drawing criticism from Beijing. Two lawmakers told DW the visit was important for expanding economic partnerships.
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Pigeons’ livers may enable magnetic navigation when the sun doesn’t shine, study finds
A research team in Germany has published new data on how pigeons use magnetic fields as a navigation method when visibility is limited. A key part of the long-sought answer could lie in an unexpected organ, their livers.
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Germany news: Pistorius ‘hopeful’ of Canada submarine deal
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is hoping that Canada will purchase up to 12 new submarines from Germany. Meanwhile, Germany’s footballers have undergone doping tests ahead of the World Cup. DW has more.
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India news: Below-average monsoon outlook raises concerns
India is set to receive below-normal rainfall this monsoon season. Meanwhile, the Karnataka Governor has accepted Siddaramaiah’s resignation. Follow DW for more.