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Prosecutors in the Charlie Kirk murder case released details from an interview with the suspect's roommate, where he allegedly admitted to the murder and expressed regret for the act.

Mali rebels attacked a convoy of Malian soldiers and Russian mercenaries in northern Mali. The convoy was transporting reinforcements to support the Malian army and Russian paramilitaries fighting against jihadist and separatist militants in the region.

EU lawmakers are advancing negotiations for a digital euro, aiming to reduce reliance on US-based payment systems such as Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Ukraine denies involvement in the Nord Stream blasts. Ukraine's prosecutor general proposed a joint investigative team with Germany, while Berlin has indicted a former Ukrainian soldier for allegedly acting on behalf of Ukrainian entities.

The Palestinian Authority, led by Abbas, has announced plans to hold its first legislative elections in twenty years in November. However, concerns remain regarding the authority's capability and legitimacy to conduct the elections.

Two women from Zambia were forced to return home after anti-migrant protests in South Africa disrupted their lives, requiring them to rebuild from scratch. The protests upended their circumstances in South Africa, leading to their repatriation.

Violence on German trains is increasing, as highlighted by a trial over the killing of a train conductor. The article explores the growing aggression toward railway employees and questions the causes and potential solutions.

Syria has regained its voting rights at the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) due to a 'change in circumstances.' The country joined the OPCW in 2013 but was stripped of its rights in 2021.

The UN human rights chief has called for an immediate halt to fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Intensified clashes between the army and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia in South Kivu were reported.

A shoe factory fire in Jinjiang, China, has trapped many people, prompting hundreds of rescue workers to respond. President Xi Jinping indicated that heavy human losses are expected.

Mojtaba Khamenei has become Iran's new supreme leader, inheriting a political system shaped by his father over decades.

Graham Platner, a Democrat and oysterman running for the US Senate in Maine, suspended his campaign after being accused of sexual assault. The development impacts a key 2026 midterms race.

German companies are considering relocating or investing abroad due to high costs and sluggish growth, as indicated by some business leaders. DW reports on the numbers.

A man was jailed for killing a train conductor in Germany, a case that drew national attention and highlighted concerns about train staff safety. Separately, Volkswagen executives are considering major restructuring, with unions opposing potential closures.

A heat wave in Germany in June 2026 was linked to 5,000 excess deaths, with several European Union countries also reporting thousands of additional deaths. June 2026 was officially recorded as the hottest June on record for the European Union.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz informed the Bundestag of Germany's agreement to purchase US Tomahawk cruise missiles and station them in Germany. He stated the deal addresses an 'important strategic gap in our defense.'

Iran's recent attacks demonstrate its ability to disrupt shipping and energy markets, drawing in Gulf neighbors. The article questions how much leverage Iran holds over Washington and whether its high-risk strategy might backfire.

India and Australia have reached a deal for Australia to export uranium to India. This agreement is expected to boost India's nuclear energy ambitions. The two nations are Indo-Pacific partners.

South Korea's top court upheld ex-president Yoon's 7-year sentence, dismissing his appeals due to no legal interpretation misunderstandings.

A judge ordered $5.8 million to be paid to E. Jean Carroll in a case involving Trump, who was found by a jury in 2023 to have sexually abused and defamed her. The money has been in escrow since the jury's decision, and the judge criticized Trump for delaying the case.