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Germany faces EU penalty over gender pay gap directive
Germany was required to incorporate the EU Pay Transparency Directive into its national law, but it has missed the deadline.

Anthropic cuts top-tier AI access after US foreigner ban
The firm said it was ordered to block foreign nationals from accessing its state of the art Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models on national security grounds.

US, Venezuela say Tren de Aragua leader killed in strike
The leader of the Venezuela-based Tren de Aragua gang has died in a US strike, US President Donald Trump says. The gang has been labeled a terrorist organization by Washington.

Sudan war: UAE denies supporting RSF and Colombian recruits
Human rights organizations accuse the UAE of supporting the RSF militia, which has seen a number of high-profile defections to the Sudanese Armed Forces. Meanwhile, the civilian population continues to suffer.

Swiss to vote on whether to cap population at 10 million
On June 14, Swiss voters will be able to decide on a far-right initiative to curb future immigration. What will it mean for the economy — and the country's European neighbors — if they approve the proposal?

Iran-US deal: What are the main sticking points?
The US and Iran may be nearing a breakthrough, according to Donald Trump. DW looks at what has emerged so far, and the key risks and challenges shaping any possible agreement.

Sahel juntas are 'crushing' basic freedoms
In the Sahel countries of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, military rulers are increasingly clamping down on press freedom and freedom of expression. Many journalists, bloggers and activists have been forced into exile.

India bets big on domestic drones for future warfare
India is preparing to place its largest-ever military drone order, a procurement worth more than $2 billion that could rapidly expand the country's unmanned warfare capabilities.

Why bear attacks are rising fast in Japan
Experts say bears are less afraid of humans as hunter numbers fall, pushing them beyond their traditional habitats in search of food.

Fast-track border checks, return centers, 'mandatory solidarity': What the EU’s new asylum rules could change — and what they may not.
Germany aims to further reduce the number of new asylum seekers. The reformed EU asylum law (CEAS) came into effect on Friday, but experts say it is unlikely to achieve all it sets out to do.

Will life improve for Hungary's Roma community under Magyar?
Under Viktor Orban, the Roma community was kept at the very bottom of the social ladder. His successor is taking a stand against antiziganism. But can Hungarian Roma expect fundamental changes?

World Cup kicks off in Mexico City
Mexico won against South Africa after the opening ceremony in Mexico City which featured Colombian star Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy. Football fans are set for nearly 40 days of action across three countries.