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Russia: Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow kills 2
An oil refinery was hit in one of the largest attacks so far on the Russian capital, as the country holds a parliamentary election. Meanwhile, at least four people were killed in …
Ed Sheeran speaks on Gaza in concert after Macklemore controversy
Sheeran called the Hamas-led attack in Israel "horrific" and described the war in Gaza as "catastrophic and unjustifiable" during his first concert since the Macklemore controvers…
India news: PM Modi says developing nations unfairly blamed for emissions
PM Narendra Modi has told a climate conference that developed countries emit six times more CO2 than India. Meanwhile, an IIT Bombay professor has been accused of caste abuse. DW …
Germany news: Doctors offer Oktoberfest flu jabs
Oktoberfest 2026 is underway but it's not just beer on offer in Munich this year; revelers can also get themselves a flu jab before heading to the tents. DW has more.
Decolonizing perceptions about Africa
A UN resolution to redraw the global map to project the African continent more accurately, national initiatives to decolonize schools and a campaign to present positive developmen…
Germany: Polls open in two key state elections
Voting in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is expected to bring gains for the far-right AfD party and could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz can hold on to powe…
Dutch police disperse violent far-right protest in The Hague
After violence broke out, Dutch riot police dispersed hundreds of far-right protesters in The Hague. Prime Minister Rob Jetten said that the demonstrators had chanted "abhorrent" …
Summer of 2026 broke records in Europe, and caused deaths
The summer of 2026 was not only the hottest on record in Europe, it also saw a record number of people die. More than 16,000 are thought to have died because of the heat in German…
Trump announces new 'AI force' amid mounting pressure
Several voices, including from within the AI industry, have been calling for policing the fast-growing technology. Trump has once again called AI warnings "hoaxes" and vowed to "c…
German-Russian relations at freezing point
Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine destroyed the once-close relationship between Moscow and Berlin. Yet the far-right AfD is calling for a normalization of relations.
Ukraine steps up measures to protect railways
As Russia increases its attacks on Ukraine's rail infrastructure, the Ukrainian government has called for help to replace destroyed locomotives and is making plans to keep passeng…
CNN, MS NOW and Politico denied access to White House
Three US news outlets said their journalists were blocked from entering the White House grounds, hours after President Donald Trump announced bans on several media outlets.
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Will economy shape the vote?
Voters in the eastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania head to the polls on Sunday, with the Social Democrats and far-right AfD neck and neck. Here's a look at key economic …
Saudi Arabia: Houthis claim strikes on Riyadh, Yanbu port
The Yemen-based Houthis said they targeted "sensitive sites" in Riyadh, hours after a blaze at a fuel depot near the Saudi capital's main airport.
Saudi Arabia: Plume of black smoke near Riyadh airport
Smoke was seen billowing from a location near the main airport in Riyadh following overnight warnings of an aerial threat.
Drone sightings briefly shut Luxembourg airport
Flights were diverted and hundreds of passengers affected after unauthorized drones appeared near Luxembourg's only international airport.
Thousands protest Kennedy Center demolition fears
Protesters took part in a "Hands Around the Kennedy Center" human chain. The demonstration comes amid fears the Trump administration could tear the arts hub down.
Ed Sheeran continues US tour amid Palestinian controversy
Pro-Palestinian protests are expected at Ed Sheeran's first gig since Macklemore was dropped from the tour. The US rapper shouted "Free Palestine" at a concert in New Jersey.
Rebels, workers, radicals: The making of 'Red Berlin'
Bloody May, student sit-ins and the squatter movement: Berlin has a long history as a hotbed for working-class organizing and radical left-wing politics.
Oktoberfest opens as Munich mayor taps first beer keg
Thousands of visitors streamed onto Munich's Oktoberfest grounds as the world-famous beer festival got underway. Some spent the night outside the gates to secure coveted places in…
Oktoberfest opens as crowds race for best beer tent spots
Thousands of visitors have streamed onto Munich's Oktoberfest grounds as the world-famous beer festival gets underway. Some spent the night outside the gates to secure coveted pla…
US court rejects Trump policy on third-country deportations
The Trump administration has deported more than 25,000 people to countries other than their own. Now a federal appeals court has put the brakes on the policy.
US court restricts Trump policy on third-country deportations
The Trump administration has deported more than 25,000 people to countries other than their own. Now a federal appeals court has put the brakes on the policy.
India news: British Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal granted bail after 9 years in detention
Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal has been granted bail after more than eight years without trial. Meanwhile, India swapped its male flagbearer for the Asian Games opening ceremony…
Germany news: Campaigns wrap up in two state elections
Parties are campaigning for a last day ahead of polls in Mecklenburg-Vorpomerania and Berlin. And an association responsible for German sea ports says they are at high risk from c…
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: SPD seeks to fend off AfD
For nearly three decades, the Social Democrats have governed Germany's northeastern state. If they can fend off the AfD, the result may boost the fortunes of the German government…
Pakistan: Suicide bombing death toll rises to at least 31
More than 100 others have been injured in the militant attack on a police headquarters near the border with Afghanistan. Several militants were still clashing with Pakistan's secu…
Cuba faces another nationwide blackout amid US fuel blockade
Millions were left without electricity as Cuba's aging power grid collapsed under the weight of fuel shortages, deteriorating infrastructure and US sanctions.
Google's Gemini AI hacked 3 companies during testing
During a test of its cybersecurity capabilities, Google's Gemini AI model accessed the internet and hacked other companies. This is the first known instance of Google's AI systems…
Trump signs broad Russia sanctions bill
The bill signed by US President Donald Trump targets officials, banks, and a fleet of shadow tankers that transport Russian energy.