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Global trade weathers Iran, Ukraine and Trump's tariffs
Over the past six years, COVID, two wars and Donald Trump's tariffs have shaken world trade. With globalization already stalling, is this a temporary shock or the start of a great…
Malaysia repatriates Myanmar migrants despite UN warnings
Malaysia has started repatriating about 1,500 Myanmar nationals, defying warnings from the UN and rights groups. Malaysia, facing an uptick in anti-migrant sentiment, says the pro…
AI: Concern as Germany plans to double data center capacity
Germany is rewriting the rules to attract data center investment from AI companies. But local communities are becoming increasingly skeptical.
Spain grows fruit and vegetables for Europe — but it's running out of water
Spain's southern coast produces up to 25% of Europe's fruit and vegetables. But amid intensive farming, climate change and illegal wells, the water it takes to grow them is drying…
Argentina's Milei threatens UK with international legal action over Falkland Islands oil project
A major offshore oil project is opening a new front in the Falklands sovereignty dispute, with Buenos Aires threatening legal action and sanctions against companies involved.
UK: US government questions bail for Fairford base suspects
The US government sees "the hand of a foreign actor" in the security scare at RAF Fairford, a hub for US heavy bombers in Europe. Donald Trump criticized the suspects being releas…
Germany news: Merz revolts over EU budget, report says
Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his counterparts from five countries have threatened to withhold approval to the EU budget proposal unless it's cut by billions of euros. Follow DW.
Spain agrees to measures to fix housing crisis, ban eviction
Spain's cabinet ministers said they have an agreement on new measures to curb the housing crisis in the country after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen last week from her apa…
Evicted Spanish pensioner to return home, lawyer says
Maricarmen, who is 87 years old, became a symbol of the housing crisis in Spain after she was evicted last week from the apartment she had lived in for decades.
OpenAI shelves new AI model amid safety concerns
The decision comes amid a broader push within the industry to slow the development of increasingly powerful and autonomous systems until safety measures can catch up.
France: Student protests over conditions at French high schools fuel political clashes
Over 160 people were arrested and dozens injured after student protests in France descended into violence. With a presidential election approaching, senior politicians are pointin…
Israel's Netanyahu holds secret meeting with UAE president
After confirming a rare meeting, Netanyahu's office has denied suggestions that the Israeli prime minister requested that Abu Dhabi deny reports that it had warned Israel about an…
Sicily: Mount Etna ash disrupts Catania flights again
A thick ash cloud from Mount Etna has been disrupting flights to Catania in Sicily for several days. Italy and Europe's most active volcano, Etna has impacted air travel several t…
SpaceX launches supersized Starship into orbit
Starship is the biggest and most powerful spacecraft ever built and it is meant to support NASA's Artemis moon program.
Why the latest action from India's youth-led 'cockroach' movement is targeting the election chief
The 'cockroach' movement has emerged as an influential force in Indian politics. Its latest campaign targets the election commission amid a wider debate over voter rolls and publi…
The latest action from India's youth-led 'cockroach' movement is targeting the country's election chief
After helping force the resignation of India's education minister, a youth-led protest movement is now taking on the election commission amid controversy over voter rolls. New pro…
What do Manchester City's charges mean for German football?
Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of major financial rule breaches. What does this mean for German football?
Germany news: COVID vaccine maker BioNTech to close 3 sites
COVID-19 vaccine maker BioNTech is to close three sites in Germany after efforts to find buyers failed. Meanwhile, Rhine water levels have fallen to record lows after an unusually…
Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh wins the 2026 Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize
The Council of Europe awarded human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh with the Vaclav Havel human rights prize. She is a prominent advocate for the rights of women, children and polit…
US sanctions on Iran's aviation industry make travel less predictable as countries cancel flights
The threat of secondary US sanctions is putting pressure on airports, fuel suppliers and aviation companies that service Iranian airlines. Some countries have already canceled fli…
Hungary lifts PM Peter Magyar’s immunity, clears way for probes into 2 former Orban ministers
Prime Minister Peter Magyar has backed the move himself. Two former ministers who served under his rival Viktor Orban now face separate corruption probes.
Turkey: Comedian convicted for 'insulting' Erdogan in show
Deniz Goktas was convicted of two of three charges, including "insulting" the president, but was released pending the appeal process. Nominally, Turkey is a secular country with f…
Turkey: Comedian on trial for 'insulting' Erdogan in show
Deniz Goktas is accused of "insulting" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, "praising" crime and criminals, and "inciting hatred and hostility" with jokes about Islam. Nominally, Turke…
Diesel prices are surging putting further pressure on Europe
Trucks, farms and industry are powered with diesel. Now prices are soaring due to refinery disruptions, supply shortages and geopolitical tensions. A potential US export ban could…
Diesel prices are surging putting further pressure on Europe. Ukraine is only part of the story.
Trucks, farms and industry are powered with diesel. Now prices are soaring due to refinery disruptions, supply shortages and geopolitical tensions. A potential US export ban could…
Diesel prices are surging. Ukraine is only part of the story
Trucks, farms and industry are powered with diesel. Now prices are soaring due to refinery disruptions, supply shortages and geopolitical tensions. A potential US export ban could…
Will Jürgen Klopp's charisma be enough for Germany?
After defeat to Greece, Jürgen Klopp is confronted with the real challenge of his task as Germany head coach. Can his charisma alone push this group forward?
Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in Nations League match overshadowed by political controversy
Ireland easily beat Israel in a Nations League fixture that 24 hours earlier appeared in doubt. One Irish player pulled out of the match to express his opposition to Israel's acti…
Sweden faces political deadlock after election-winning center-left bloc fails to form government
Swedish Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson has abandoned efforts to form a four-party government. Deep divisions within the election-winning bloc have left Sweden …
India: LPU suspends classes after violent protests over alleged campus rape
A university in Punjab has suspended classes after protests over a rumored sexual assault took a violent turn. Separately, the Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of recen…