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Deutsche Welle

June 2026

Israel peace deal greeted with skepticism, fear in Lebanon

Even Lebanese locals who don't like Hezbollah, the local group fighting Israel, are deeply concerned about the deal their government has made with the neighboring country

The bottom line is that this agreement leaves Lebanon in a very weak position,
Raymond Khourylebanon-born investment banker, screenwriter, illustrator and author (1960-), mostly in US from 1975 and in the UK
However the agreement is not good for us,
Jens Hansseninstitute director
So let's say it is in all of our interests to disarm Hezbollah — is this the best way, is this the most viable?"
The agreement itself is historic as it as it is the first signed agreement between Lebanon and Israel since 1983,
I'm usually an optimist,... but right now I am really worried about what Lebanon might look like in 10 years' time."
Raymond Khourylebanon-born investment banker, screenwriter, illustrator and author (1960-), mostly in US from 1975 and in the UK
In general, I am against the war and how it started,

US envoys arrive in Qatar with state of Iran talks unclear

The US and Iran have agreed to refrain from hostilities after a recent flareup, but Washington and Tehran have given conflicting statements on how talks are to proceed

Esmail Baghaeiforeign Ministry spokesperson
We will not have any negotiation meetings at any level with the American side in the coming days,
Majed al-Ansarispokesperson
To the best of my knowledge, there are no direct meetings scheduled between the two parties in the coming days,
Now, it is a matter of achieving a sustainable solution for the safe, free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and, in particular, for the Iranian nuclear program, which must no longer pose a danger,
Technical working group meetings were not scheduled for this week,
Data centers have long become critical infrastructure and need to be better protected just like oil refineries or desalination plants,

Germany's heatwave has a political fallout

Many municipalities are already heavily in debt, meaning the special fund alone is insufficient, for example, to quickly eliminate heat-absorbing concrete surfaces, create water-retaining green spaces, or plant shade-providing trees. Such measures require long-term public support and investment and cannot be financed by one-time investments alone."
Felix Banaszakparty leader
One gets the feeling that Friedrich Merz and his government have agreed to keep quiet on the issue and were simply hoping to avoid having to say anything about the situation until it rains again,
The responsibility lies with the federal states and municipalities,

US top court backs birthright citizenship in rebuke to Trump

All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the United States and of the State where they reside.”
It's one of the clearest statements of who we are as a country,

'Under siege': Uganda's army chief clamps down on the press

Amnesty urges Uganda to end harassment after army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, shut down major independent media outlets

Cathy Anitelawyer
We are currently witnessing an erosion of media freedom and a blatant disregard of the policy standards that govern a free press,
Muhoozi Kainerugabason, military chief
I do not believe in a free press. The press should be guided by cadres of the revolution."
We are seeing a transfer of power to the president's son,
It is quite obvious that the state is disregarding rights and laws regarding media freedom,
George Williamcommission Director
We are in contact with the relevant authorities within government institutions to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current situation. As soon as we have all the facts, we will issue a comprehensive statement as the regulatory authority,
We are afraid to express our opinions and to do our jobs freely,
The president's son continues his ​unchecked and unjust campaign of ⁠harassment and intimidation of independent media and civil society,
Susan Nsibirwaugandan corporate executive
Negotiations are ongoing at different levels for reopening,
This arbitrary closure will have a chilling effect on media freedom and citizens' freedom of expression in the country and will stifle accountability and the rule of law,... The media has that mandate to criticize the state."
We are convinced that Uganda should be governed in accordance with the constitution and the principles of the rule of law,

Pope pleads with breakaway Catholics before possible schism

Pope Leo XIVpope
I plead with you and ask you with all my heart: please turn back
I urge you to consider carefully the spiritual good of the faithful, because the schismatic act you are about to undertake would deprive them of the licit, and in some cases, even valid reception of the sacraments,

India news: US envoy says trade deal breakthrough in sight

Attaullah Tararinformation Minister
Legally, Pakistan’s stance has garnered support internationally, as the IWT cannot be unilaterally revoked, abolished or amended,
Ajay Raipolitician
I had just arrived in Ayodhya when the BJP government got so scared that the police arrested me from the hotel and are taking me away in their jeep,
Attaullah Tararinformation Minister
Water and legal experts from around the world will be attending the seminar,

Germany news: Police still to identify Stade attack victims

I believe we need to move forward with a new coach after this World Cup. It was just too much. There's probably a lot to work through, both on and off the field,

Germany news: Stade attack victims yet to be identified

Police have yet to identify the six victims of a deadly shooting in the northern German city

Boris Pistoriusdefense Minister
This shows that we are ready to take on greater responsibility for Europe's security,
Dilan Yeşilgözdutch Defense Minister
Deterrence is our best defense,
During a care planning meeting attended by several staff members … he allegedly suddenly fired the firearm he had brought with him at the staff members with the intent to kill them,

Germany out of 2026 World Cup: What went wrong?

Klopplegendary Liverpool manager
I understand that my name is being mentioned, but this is not the moment to talk about it — and especially not with me,
Julian Nagelsmannmanager
I'm here to work and if the DFB [German Football Association] decide otherwise then they should tell me,
Klopplegendary Liverpool manager
Luckily, it's Julian Nagelsmann who's picking the team,... For now."
Kai Havertzimage in gallery
Yes, it seems so for sure,

Middle East: Trump announces new Doha talks, Iran demurs

Donald Trumppresident
IRAN HAS REQUESTED A MEETING. IT WILL TAKE PLACE TOMORROW IN DOHA!,

US: Self-exiled Chinese billionaire sentenced to 30 years in prison

Guo Wengui was a close ally of former Donald Trump aide Steve Bannon, with whom he co-founded a movement aiming to overthrow the Chinese government

The reason I came to the US was to destroy the CCP.”

Peru: Fujimori declared winner of presidential election

After weeks of reviewing the ballots, Peru’s electoral commission declared Keiko Fujimori the winner of the presidential election

Alarm over alleged abuse in French schools and nurseries

Bocquetlecturer
In any case, according to our research, the preferred profile for the job is a man with authority and humor instead of an empathetic woman. That increases the chance of recruiting sexual predators,
Sylvain Maillardfrench politician
Staff working with children should be checked through a national register that shows if they have been found guilty of mistreating children or if an investigation has at one point been opened against them,
When this didn't happen, we pressed charges for sexual assault and told other parents about what had occurred,
Non-teaching staff are managed by the town hall or an external company. In the latter case, which we think makes up about 40%, playground assistants don't need to be trained and their criminal background doesn't have to be checked,
The prosecutor was alerted after an incompressible time span needed for the drafting of a report that had to be written in a just and precise manner,
At first, I thought I had misunderstood — it seemed unimaginable that this should happen to my son. When it finally sunk in, it felt like the heavens were falling down on me,
A 2013 school reform shortened school days and prolonged non-teaching periods, so that we now need 2 million teaching assistants instead of 1 million,
And parents should be better informed about how to detect possible signs of abuse,
It's a recurring pattern that we've seen in many of the more than 500 cases of sexual or physical violence we've registered since our foundation in 2021,
Teaching assistants then just have to do a four-week training which was initially intended for summer camp assistants,

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