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Gross expenditure of Premier League summer transfers exceed £1bn for first time
Clubs at the upper end of the table are investing significantly, so their commercial revenue growth has enabled increased spending
Obama cautions Duterte, raps ‘wacky’ Trump
The Philippines “drugs war” President Duterte has been urged by US President Barack Obama to show judicious restraint. From Laos, Obama said US Republican candidate Donald Trump disqualified himself with “wacky ideas.”
Putin a better leader than Obama: Trump
US presidential candidate Donald Trump told a TV forum that the Russian leader is “far more” of a leader than Obama; he also said the US military had been “reduced to rubble” under the current leadership
ASEAN summit: China wants to dispel interference in South China Sea
At the ASEAN summit, the South China Sea debate has continued to dominate talks. Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte also met with Barack Obama for the first time since describing the US President in vulgar terms.
Lavrov and Kerry to meet over Syria peace plan as airstrikes continue in Aleppo
The US and Russian foreign ministers have reportedly agreed to meet in Geneva to discuss an accord on fighting the “Islamic State” (IS). Rights monitors have said at least 24 people were killed in the latest airstrikes.
UNHCR spokesman: EU must do more for refugee children
Children make up nearly half of refugees worldwide. DW’s Kathleen Schuster spoke with the UNHCR’s Babar Baloch about the perils that children face as refugees.
Syrian opposition presents post-Assad plan, fighting displaces 100,000
Britain’s Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has endorsed a plan put forward by Syrian opposition groups for a political transition to end the war. About 100,000 Syrians have been displaced by fighting in recent days.
Is Afghanistan’s friendship with India imperiling security?
After a spate of recent deadly bombings, the Afghan capital Kabul still remains in shock. Experts believe Afghanistan’s increasingly close ties with India are a reason for the uptick in violence.
UNICEF reports 28 million children homeless globally due to conflict
About 28 million children are homeless globally due to violent conflict. Almost the same number have had to abandon their homes in search of a better life, according to a new UNICEF report.
Turkish soldiers killed in ‘IS’ rocket attack on tanks in northern Syria
Three Turkish soldiers have been killed in a rocket attack by militants of the “Islamic State” (IS) group in northern Syria. They were the first deaths to be directly blamed on IS in the Turkish cross-border incursion.
Syria talks falter as US, Russia meet at G-20
Top diplomats from Russia and the US have failed to reach a deal to curb fighting in Syria following talks on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in China. The Ukraine conflict has also surfaced in discussions at the forum.
Turkey beefs up military presence in Syria
Turkey has launched a new effort to back rebels in northern Syria. More tanks crossed into the war-torn country to help opposition fighters battling the so-called “Islamic State” (IS).
Jupiter pole images beamed back by NASA spacecraft
NASA says the northern polar region is stormier than expected, as it releases close-up photos from the Juno spacecraft. Unique views of Jupiter’s bright southern lights were also sent back.
Post-Brexit, race inequality rises in the UK
A report by Britain’s equality body notes a “worrying combination” of post-Brexit hate crimes and long-term, systemic race inequality. Samira Shackle reports from London.
After Karimov’s departure, Uzbekistan’s future unsure
Uzbekistan’s new leader might struggle to ensure consistency in politics. Longtime president Islam Karimov’s style combined unpredictability, cautiousness and unwillingness to make concessions.
European businesses criticize unfair China-EU relationship
An organization representing European business in China has called for less restrictive market access in the country. The criticism comes as the world’s major economies gear up for the next G20 summit in Hangzhou.
Turkish troops kill Kobani teen with cross-border fire
Turkish troops have reportedly killed a teenager and injured dozens of protesters after firing into Syrian Kurdistan. The people gathered were demonstrating against the building of a border wall on their land.
‘Independence is the hottest topic in Hong Kong’
Observers say that the Hong Kong Legislative Council election will be a lot different this time from the previous one held in 2012. DW spoke to analyst Victoria Hui about what is at stake in the vote for HK and China.
Opinion: Gabon and the inglorious silence of African institutions
In Libreville, Gabon, residents ventured out on the streets and surveyed damage after two days of riots sparked by a disputed presidential poll. There was little to choose between the main candidates, writes Dirke Köpp.
Has Pakistan’s Zarb-e-Azb military operation failed?
Two terror attacks in the northwestern region and the military’s claim of averting “Islamic State” attacks have put a big question mark on the “success” of the Pakistani army’s Zarb-e-Azb operation against Islamists.
Ukraine’s disappeared citizens underline rights’ groups dilemmas
Human rights groups accuse both the government and Russian-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine of secretly abducting and imprisoning civilians. David Stern in Kyiv looks at why some say this is only part of the story.
‘Hello human, how are you?’ When robots observe their operators
It’s usually humans who close monitor the work of machines and robots. We want to ensure the technology makes no mistakes. But as a Fraunhofer research project shows, machines should also keep an eye on us.
Mediterranean migration drives rise in deaths
Worldwide migration deaths are on the rise, driven by growing numbers of refugees lost at sea in the Mediterranean, according to new data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Tom Rollins reports.
Japan, South Korea inch towards better bilateral ties
The two neighbors and long-time rivals have take steps to ease the pain of the past, although many in Korea have a long memory of their mistreatment at the hands of Japanese colonizers. Julian Ryall reports from Tokyo.
German official urges UN sanctions on Syria over use of chlorine gas
The UN should push ahead with sanctions against Syria for using chlorine gas, said Gernot Erler, Berlin’s representative in charge of relations with Moscow. He slammed Russia for threatening to veto the motion.
Facing investigation, Kenya corruption czar steps down
Kenya’s top anti-corruption official has resigned. Philip Kinisu left his post after revelations that his family business had received lucrative tenders from a ministry implicated in graft.
US slams Israel for settlement acceleration in West Bank
Washington has urged Israel to stop settlement construction in occupied territories, saying it undermines peace. More than 150 units illegally built in the 1980s have been retroactively approved by a military committee.
Kurdish politicians declare hunger strike to protest Ocalan communication ban
Kurdish politicians announced they would begin a 50-person hunger strike if communications with jailed PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan continue to be denied. Diego Cupolo reports from Diyarbakir, Turkey.
Protests as Gabon’s president wins second term
Security forces clashed with with anti-government protestors in Libreville after President Ali Bongo clinched a narrow election victory over opposition candidate Jean Ping. The opposition disputes Bongo’s victory.
Who is the new Taliban military chief?
The Taliban have appointed a new military chief as they seek to expand their control in Afghanistan. Will Mullah Ibrahim Sadar be different from his predecessors? DW asks Kabul-based expert Wahid Muzhdah.