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Ethnic Germans in Kazakhstan face legacy of the Soviet Union Kazakhstan is struggling to deal with the legacy of the Soviet dictatorship. Some 85 years ago, Stalin deported hundreds of thousands of people: Some 400,000 ethnic Germans living in the USSR were sent to Kazakhstan.

Ukraine: Life near the front line in Sloviansk As Russian continues to attack Sloviansk in eastern Ukraine, thousands of residents refuse to leave or struggle to find a way out. For many, poverty, family ties and beloved pets make evacuation painfully difficult.

UK fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks The UK is sending military support to Saudi Arabia as Iran-aligned Houthi rebels launch repeated attacks on the kingdom.

Portugal housing protests continue after police clear camps Demonstrators vow to continue their campaign to call for affordable housing in Portugal after police cleared tent camps and arrested at least 55 people.

Romania: 2 ships on fire in Black Sea, 7 crew missing Two chemical tankers have caught fire in Romanian territorial waters in the Black Sea. The blazes occurred after Russian drones were sighted in Romanian airspace.

Bosnia election: New technology might have stopped votes being cast on behalf of dead voters, but the result remains unchanged New technology has stopped votes being cast on behalf of dead or absent voters, and turnout has fallen to a record low. But it was a case of deja vu in Bosnia's elections with the same parties winning along ethnic lines.

EU ministers mull new ways to curb irregular migration The proposals include setting up so-called return hubs outside the EU and strengthening the border agency Frontex. Greece has even proposed temporarily suspending asylum applications in emergency situations.

France: Hundreds arrested as student protests escalate Student protests have grown in scale and intensity, with violent clashes in some places leading to hundreds of arrests and dozens of injuries.

Eurovision seeks to expand brand despite frictions The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israels participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing.

UK: US government questions bail for Fairford base suspects The US government sees "the hand of a foreign actor" in the security scare at RAF Fairford, a hub for US heavy bombers in Europe. Donald Trump criticized the suspects being released on bail amid ongoing investigations.

Propaganda in Russian schools prepares students to die The Russian government wants children to learn about patriotism from an early age. DW spoke to students in Siberia about their views on propaganda, the war in Ukraine and their future.

How Bulgaria become a global leader in battery storage and what this means for the countrys grid and energy market? In under two years, Bulgaria has become one of the worlds most battery-intensive energy markets. Can the surge last — and what will it mean for conventional power generators?

Slovakia: PM Robert Ficos NATO Article 5 remarks spark criticism and raise questions about his countrys NATO commitment Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says he fears war and will do everything he can to keep his country out of one. Critics say his remarks risk weakening NATO, the alliance that was designed to prevent such a war.

Swan Song: New book by Princess Dianas brother drops A memoir penned by Charles Spencer on his older sisters life has been released, opening old royal wounds nearly three decades after Princess Dianas death.