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French prosecutors have opened an investigation into aggravated public insult and incitement to hatred or violence after a Paraguayan senator racially abused Kylian Mbappé following Paraguay’s loss to France at the World Cup. She mocked the France captain’s origins, upbringing, education and appearance. Mbappé called Amarilla a “despicable woman” who was “unworthy” of serving in Paraguay’s Congress. Anti-discrimination consultant Troy Townsend talks to DW. In the past, he worked as head of development with the KICK IT OUT charity, whose efforts focused on ending racism in football.

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Germany has charged a Ukrainian national in connection with the Nord Stream explosions. Prosecutors allege he helped coordinate the attack on the pipelines, though he denies this. The case concerns one of the most politically sensitive incidents since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Germany remains a key supporter of Kyiv. The indictment raises questions about whether the case could affect that relationship. 00:00 German prosecutors file charges over Nord Stream 2 sabotage 00:23 The 2022 explosions near Bornholm explained 00:41 DW Correspondent Simon Young on charges against the Ukrainian suspect 01:59 Does the case point to involvement by the Ukrainian state? 03:08 Nord Stream 2’s political significance after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine 03:24 Could Nord Stream ever become operational again?

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What if your way out of prison was the frontline of a war? In Ukraine, hundreds of inmates are now volunteering to swap their sentences for military service, joining the fight against Russia. For some, it’s a chance at redemption - a way to start over. But it also raises difficult questions about risk, ethics, and necessity. As Ukraine struggles to replenish its forces, this program is becoming an increasingly important - and controversial - part of its war effort. So is this a second chance… or a sign of how far the war has already stretched the country? Chapters: 0:00 Ukraine is recruiting prison inmates to join the army 4:34 Michael C. Desch, Professor of International Relations at the University of Notre Dame

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US forecasters say El Niño weather conditions have arrived, and this year's event is likely to be one of the strongest ever. El Niño is a natural phenomenon that warms surface water temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, changing global wind and rainfall patterns. Scientists expect it to reach historic intensity in the coming months. 00:00 El Niño could reach historic strength, US scientists say 00:31 Meteorologist Matthew Cappucci 01:45 The entire world’s weather will be influenced by El Niño. 02:14 What regions are likely facing the most intense fallout? 05:00 How should governments and disaster agencies respond to El Niño?

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Sezay Kocak is said to have jumped to her death from her apartment balcony. Relatives are sceptical and believe she was murdered. The number of women in Turkey who die after falling from windows or balconies is on the rise. Many of these cases are officially recorded as suicides. Yet relatives, campaigners and lawyers question this classification. They report contradictory statements, unexplained circumstances and investigations that were prematurely closed. In numerous cases, crucial questions remain unanswered: What really happened inside the flats? Why is conclusive evidence of third-party negligence or involvement so often compromised in these cases? Women’s rights organisations say these 'suspicious deaths' are femicides and are calling for a more thorough investigation. Families continue to fight for answers – and against the deaths of their daughters, sisters and mothers being hastily dismissed as suicides.   Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction: Dead women, open questions 00:53 – The case of Sezay Koçak (Gaziantep) 02:31 – Officially a suicide – but relatives are sceptical 03:07 – Activists speak of 'suspicious deaths' 03:49 – The case of Duygu Soytepe (Ankara) 06:12 – New case in Istanbul – death of a nurse 08:00 – What do men say? Voices from the street 08:45 – Suicide statistics and criticism from legal experts 10:00 – The families' fight for justice

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Forced recruitment, frustration in the ranks and no end to the war in sight. Why Ukraine's army is facing growing internal challenges.

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Europe heatwave turns deadly — is this the new normal? | DW News

27 May 2026 #dwcurrentaffairs #europe #heatwave A so-called “heat dome” is pushing temperatures across Europe to extreme levels. Deaths have already been reported in France and the UK, as authorities warn of growing risks. DW correspondent Lisa Louis reports from Paris on how people and governments are coping. And climate researcher Peter Thorne, Director of ICARUS, explains why this heat is so…

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Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last Shah, has re-emerged as a prominent opposition voice. Visiting Berlin on Thursday, he accused Europe of standing by as Iran’s regime represses its people with violence. His trip has been contentious: the German government declined to meet with him, he was greeted by protests both for and against him, and at one point was even targeted with tomato sauce. The divide reflects Iran’s past - and its possible future. Pahlavi’s father, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, was overthrown during the Islamic Revolution, but in the past year, amid renewed anti-government protests, Pahlavi has positioned himself as a potential opposition leader. With insights from Iranian-German writer and filmmaker Siba Shakib. Chapters: 0:00 Son of Iran’s last Shah criticises West on Berlin trip 1:01 Reza Pahlavi: “The question is not whether change will come. Change is on the way.” 1:51 Interview Siba Shakib, Iranian-German writer and filmmaker 2:40 Shakib says Pahlavi basically describes what his father did: holding on to power using force 4:23 Shakib says, “I haven’t seen much of Pahlavi’s fight”