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Ireland in the sun after Brexit vote?
Ireland and the UK have not always been happy neighbors. Relations improved in the wake of the Good Friday peace accords, but as Gavan Reilly reports from Dublin, that could change following the UK’s Brexit.
Opinion: Guns are only part of the problem
In the US, House Democrats are planning another sit-in protest on gun control. Although it’s bound to get plenty of attention, it’s unlikely to have much effect combatting the problems, says DW’s Ines Pohl.
Juno space probe hurtles towards Jupiter
As the Juno spacecraft zooms towards Jupiter at 200 times the speed of sound, NASA scientists on earth are nervously hoping it hits the brakes at just the right time to get pulled into Jupiter’s orbit.
Attack near Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, third Saudi bombing in one day
A man has blown himself up near the second holiest site in Islam. The attack in Medina follows similar blasts in Jeddah and Qatif
Protests over murder of Kenyan lawyer
Kenyan lawyers and civil rights activists staged a nationwide protest after the murder of human rights lawyer Willie Kimani, his client and a taxi driver. The killings are among many unresolved murders in Kenya.
Turkey arrests two ‘IS’ suspects over Istanbul attacks
Turkish officials have detained two suspected “Islamic State” (IS) jihadists linked to the June 28 attacks on Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport. With the detention of two Kyrgyz nationals, the total arrests have risen to 29.
Israeli leader makes landmark African tour
Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Uganda on Monday as the first Israeli prime minister to visit sub-Saharan Africa in 30 years. For personal reasons, this could be an emotionally-charged visit for the 66-year-old leader.
Pro-Brexit MEP Nigel Farage resigns as leader of UK Independence Party
A founder of the main euroskeptic party in the UK and a major force behind the Brexit referendum has said he’s quitting UKIP. Nigel Farage had left UKIP last year but returned to help lead its pro-Brexit campaign
Vice presidential picks don’t matter much – except Donald Trump’s
Normally running mates have little effect on the presidential race. But little has been normal in a show-off featuring a bizarre figure like Donald Trump versus Hillary Clinton, the first female nominee of a major party.
One-time child soldiers use circus arts to tear kids from mafia’s grip
In a Naples neighborhood dominated by mafia, young people who worked for the Camorra syndicate as kids teach the art of circus, theater and parkour as an alternative to a life of crime. Sara Manisera reports from Barra.
Controlled explosion near Stade de France ahead of Euro 2016 quarter-final
Security forces have detonated a controlled explosive near the Stade de France in Paris. A police spokesperson said they used an explosive to force entry into a suspicious car discovered in a prohibited zone.
Australian PM Turnbull blunders with early election call
Instead of securing the comfortable majority it wanted, Turnbull’s Liberal party is in a neck-and-neck election. Even if the Liberals pull off a narrow win it’s unclear if Turnbull will form a government.
Israel’s Livni summoned by London police for ‘war crimes’
Israel said it expected “different behavior” from a key ally, after opposition lawmaker Tzipi Livni was summoned for an interview with UK police. Livni was Israel’s foreign minister during a deadly conflict in Gaza.
Dividends of an at-risk world: Security is booming
War, conflict, terrorism, cyberattacks, violent crime: Threatened people are investing in their protection. A new study sheds light on the current global risks and the security industry that profits from them.
Iran blocks renowned sculptor Tanavoli from traveling
Iranian authorities have confiscated the passport of an Iranian artist, barring him from traveling to London for a book launch. The authorities did not provide a reason for why he was prevented from leaving Iran.
US and Russia discuss possibility of increased cooperation in Syria
“The discussion was about the options for settling the Syrian conflict, including the possibility of Russian-US cooperation in the fight against terrorist groups active in Syria,” the Russian statement read
Bangladesh begins two days of mourning following terrorist attack that killed dozens
Bangladesh’s prime minister has decreed the next two days a mourning period. The world is reeling from a terror attack that left 28 people dead.
Yeltsin laid the foundation for the Russia Putin built
Boris Yeltsin was re-elected 20 years ago. To secure victory and ward off a Communist Party comeback, he formed an unholy alliance with the oligarchy, setting the stage for today’s regime in Russia.
French politicians try to capitalize on Brexit
French presidential hopefuls are falling over each other in their post-Brexit assessments and how they could use the referendum to their benefit in next year’s elections. Elizabeth Bryant reports from Paris.
US accuses Russian warship of ‘aggressive’ approaches in Mediterranean
A Russian warship has carried out aggressive maneuvers close to a US navy ship in the Mediterranean, according to the US military. It is the second time in two weeks that the US has made such accusations.
Chatayev: The man suspected of the attack in Istanbul
A US Congressman says the Chechen Akhmed Chatayev is suspected of planning Tuesday’s attack in Istanbul. Chatayev had been arrested multiple times in Europe and was granted asylum in Austria.
What Brexit means for Jews and Israelis in the UK
Following Britain’s vote to leave the EU there has been a sharp rise in hate crimes in the UK.
Australia election count neck and neck with hung parliament looming
Exit polls have indicated a swing to the opposition Labor Party in Australia’s general election. PM Turnbull had called snap elections hoping to secure more seats but may now face a hung parliament.
Mexico flies grain into Oaxaca as state reels from teacher protests
Mexico has delivered food to the state of Oaxaca as protests strangle parts of the country. Several people have died in clashes with police, and roadblocks have disrupted the transport of essential supplies.
French parliament votes to criminalize denial of Armenian genocide
France’s lower House of Parliament has unanimously voted to criminalize the denial of all crimes against humanity. The move comes shortly after Germany recognized the killing by Ottoman forces in Armenia as genocide.
Australians head to the polls in hotly contested election
Australians have begun voting to select their next prime minister. The election has been divisive, with an emphasis on hot-button domestic issues.
US drone strikes killed up to 116 civilians, new report says
In a much-anticipated report, the US has revealed the number of people – including civilians – killed in drone strikes. The report, however, is unlikely to quash criticism.
New elections in Austria: The right decision
Constitutional judges in Austria unanimously agreed that holding a repeat presidential election will strengthen trust in democracy. They were astounded by inconsistencies in the handling of the ballots.
Russia, Turkey foreign ministers hold first meeting to thaw ties
Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, has met with Turkey’s Mevlut Cavusoglu to discuss ties after Turkey downed a Russian jet at the Syrian border last year.
Russia, Turkey foreign ministers hold first meeting to thaw ties
Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, has met with Turkey’s Mevlut Cavusoglu to discuss ties after Turkey downed a Russian jet at the Syrian border last year.