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The Salton Sea, California’s largest lake, is drying up, causing increased air pollution for nearby residents. Authorities are attempting to stabilize the lakebed and control dust, but some families have already been negatively affected.

Germany's Bundestag is set to vote on a health care cost-cutting package expected to pass. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will meet Slovenian counterpart Tone Kajzer in Berlin.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is concluding a tri-country tour with a visit to New Zealand. The visit includes bilateral discussions on trade, commerce, and defense.

Iran buried the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following six days of funeral proceedings amid a renewed escalation. Some tankers continue transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Spain has mobilized military emergency units to work with regional firefighters to control a deadly wildfire. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed deep sadness over the loss of life.

UK police in Northern Ireland stated that placing a replica mosque on a loyalist bonfire constitutes a hate crime. Political and religious leaders condemned the act, while bonfire organizers described it as a 'political protest.'

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.