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Germany plans anti-drone shield after Leipzig attack: report
Several German cities will receive rapidly deployable units capable of defending against drone strikes on critical infrastructure, Bild am Sonntag newspaper reported.
How climate change and food insecurity could fuel future conflicts
Climate change, conflict, and trade tensions are putting pressure on the global food system. New research suggests the biggest risk is not food shortages, but whether societies ca…
India news: Rahul Gandhi backs student protests in Maharashtra
Opposition Rahul Gandhi has said that students are "tormented" by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. The Congress politician has demanded immediate action into the demands of Maha…
Ebola: Why children are last to be treated in medical crises
In the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, children are more likely to die than adults. But it's not always due to the disease. Specific medicines for young…
Hungary begins hunt for corrupt regime's billions
Hungary's new prime minister promised he would recover billions stolen or diverted by the previous administration. A new "super authority" is about to begin that work. Its success…
Saxony-Anhalt: Far-right AfD eyes power in German state vote
Although the eastern state accounts for less than 3% of the nationwide electorate, the election outcome could serve as a bellwether about the far-right AFD's prospects in the rest…
Indonesia: Flights canceled as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
The spread of ash after the volcanic eruption of Anak Krakatau has impacted thousands of passengers, as flights were canceled at Jakarta's international airport.
Saxony-Anhalt's state election will have a nationwide impact
The parliamentary election in the small eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt could have dramatic consequences for Germany's federal government, further raising dissatisfaction with Chan…
US envoys meet with Putin, leave Russia for Kyiv
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to try to revive talks to end the war in Ukraine. The US envoys are also scheduled to visit Kyi…
German company successfully launches rocket to space
Bavaria-based Isar Aerospace managed to launch its Spectrum rocket into orbit, 18 months after its first attempt. This is the first such launch from European soil.
Syria's former dictator Bashar Assad was sentenced to death for crimes against his own people. But for many civil war survivors, it's not enough
In July, a Syrian court sentenced former dictator Bashar Assad to death for crimes against his own people. But after 14 years of civil war, many survivors are demanding more when …
Croatia: Toxic waste protest draws tens of thousands
The Zagreb demonstrators demanded that the government come up with a plan to clear illegal toxic waste in 20 days. Prime Minister Plenkovic has promised to tackle the issue.
Masked anti-migrant protesters block UK's Dover terminal
Chanting "stop the boats" and wearing balaclavas, the demonstrators blocked traffic at the UK's busiest international ferry port.
Fact check: Germany's postal voting system isn't rigged
As Germany heads into three elections in September, rumors are circulating on social media claiming that postal voting is not secure — claims that have also been made about other …
Russia to pause strikes against Kyiv amid Ukraine talks
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have arrived in Moscow to revive Ukraine peace talks. The trip is the pair's first visit to Kyiv since US President Donald Trump's reelection.
US envoys fly to Russia, then Ukraine with plan 'to end war'
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have reportedly arrived in Moscow to revive Ukraine peace talks. The trip is the pair's first visit to Kyiv since US President Donald Trump's reele…
Iran: US hits 3 IRGC-linked oil tankers
The US military said it had destroyed three vessels linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Tehran responded by threatening to increase strikes on US ships in the region. DW has th…
Iran war: Explosions reported near Kharg Island
Iranian media has reported that a tanker was targeted near the oil hub of Kharg Island. DW has the latest.
Why many Syrians feel Assad death sentence isn't enough
In July, a Syrian court sentenced former dictator Bashar Assad to death for crimes against his own people. But after 14 years of civil war, many survivors are demanding more when …
Why many Syrians feel Assad's death sentence isn't enough
In July, a Syrian court sentenced former dictator Bashar Assad to death for crimes against his own people. But after 14 years of civil war, many survivors are demanding more when …
India news: 275 Indians still missing in Nepal floods
Official estimates say that 275 Indians continue to be unaccounted for in Nepal's flood catastrophe. Meanwhile, no Indian travelers are said to be stranded in flood-affected Tibet…
Germany news: Thousands march at Saxony-Anhalt rallies
Ahead of Saxony-Anhalt's state election on Sunday, a democracy festival by civil society groups has been held in Magdeburg. The far-right AfD organized its final campaign rally in…
Germany news: Thousands expected at Saxony-Anhalt rallies
Ahead of Saxony-Anhalt's state election on Sunday, a democracy festival by civil society groups is planned in Magdeburg. The far-right AfD will also hold its final campaign rally …
What would an AfD government in Saxony-Anhalt really mean?
Detention centers for deportation, mandatory work for asylum-seekers, vigilante groups — the AfD wants to drastically overhaul Saxony-Anhalt. What does the party have planned?
Tunisia: Judge orders arrest of journalist Mohamed Yousfi
A journalist and vocal critic of the Tunisian president, Mohamed Yousfi has been taken into custody ahead of an interview. A union called the arrest an attack on all journalists' …
Bolivia: Deadly explosion rocks military base in Viacha
The explosion occurred at an army base where fireworks were stored. The exact cause of the blast is under investigation.
US envoys to visit Russia, Ukraine with plan 'to end war'
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are set to travel to Russia and Ukraine to revive peace talks. The trip would be the pair's first visit to Kyiv since Trump's reelection.
UN approves world map reflecting true size of Africa
The UN General Assembly voted to adopt a map that more accurately shows the size of the continents. Only the United States voted against the measure, which projects the country as…
Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted in journalist's murder
Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech has been found not guilty of complicity to murder journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Almost nine years after the attack, the question of who orde…
Yemen: Fighting intensifies amid Houthi push in the west
Houthi forces are trying to secure high ground and solidify their control of the entry to the Red Sea in the southwest. The Iran-backed militia abandoned a shaky truce with the Sa…