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Germany: CDU ahead in Lower Saxony local election
The CDU is on course to win in municipal polls in the northwestern state of Lower Saxony that were seen as a gauge of support for the far-right AfD party. DW has more.
Sweden election 'very close' as left bloc claims tight lead
The left-wing opposition is narrowly ahead, but it will be "very close," Social Democrat leader Andersson said. The far-right Sweden Democrats surprisingly lost ground.
Germany's Zverev wins US Open in golden year
Alexander Zverev has won the US Open for the first time, defeating Ben Shelton in the final. It is Zverev's second Grand Slam win of 2026 after a long wait for his first title, bu…
Turkey: 162 arrested in LGBTQ+ raids
Turkish authorities have arrested at least 162 people in a weekend crackdown on the country's LGBTQ+ community. Ankara says police raids on gay bars and other venues are aimed at …
Ukraine, Poland say Russia hit Warsaw-bound passenger train
Ukrainian officials accused Russia of a "systemic attack" on its railways following drone strikes near the Polish border, including a hit on a locomotive of a passenger train head…
Russians on the Goethe-Institut: 'Hostage to politics'
Canceled language exams, disrupted plans to study in Germany, and the disappearance of an important cultural link: DW users shared how the closure of Germany's Goethe-Institut in …
Croatia: 'Monster' fire triggers evacuation on Brac island
A rapidly spreading wildfire threatened homes and tourist accommodations on the Croatian island of Brac, with firefighters battling the blaze overnight.
Vanuatu ferry capsize leaves one dead, 30 missing
Rescue efforts have been slow after a South Pacific inter-island ferry sank in bad weather on Friday. An investigation has already begun into negligence on the part of the operato…
Indonesia rescuers search for 130 people after ferry sinks
The ship was carrying over 240 people in the Java Sea when it ran into bad weather. Officials say six people have died and 130 are still missing.
A Romani artist in Hungary reclaims his identity
Norbert Olah is an artist. He's also Romani. For a long time, he avoided making his ethnic background a theme of his art for fear of being pigeonholed. Then it became his focus.
Germany: Lower Saxony local polls in focus after AfD win
The northwestern state of Lower Saxony is holding local elections that are being seen as a gauge of support for the far-right AfD party. DW has more.
Sweden election: Center-left coalition leads initial polls
The left-wing opposition led by former PM Andersson held a lead narrow lead, according to exit polls.
Indonesia rescuers search for 140 people after ferry sinks
The ship was carrying over 240 people in the Java Sea and had departed from the city of Surabaya when it ran into bad weather. Officials say one person is dead and 140 are still m…
Indonesia rescuers search for 140 people from stricken ferry
The ship was carrying over 240 people in the Java Sea and had departed from the city of Surabaya when it ran into bad weather. Officials say one person is dead and 140 are still m…
Sweden election: Far right eyes power for 1st time
The populist Sweden Democrats could enter government for the first time if incumbent Ulf Kristersson's bloc wins. The left-wing opposition led by former PM Andersson has seen its …
Indonesia: Search underway after ferry loses contact
The ship was carrying over 240 people in the Java Sea and had departed from the city of Surabaya. There are no immediate reports of casualties.
France: Attack ruled out in train derailment
More than 40 were injured when a train derailed between Rouen and Caen in Normandy, northwest France, on Friday evening. Investigators say there is "no indication" the incident wa…
Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI slowdown
Elon Musk and OpenAI chief Sam Altman say they agree with Amodei's view that safety measures need time to catch up to AI's rapid development, after a recent hacking incident by AI…
Germany news: Thousands protest against AfD in Düsseldorf
Police said around 20,000 people demonstrated in Düsseldorf under the slogan "Not a Step Back!" to protest the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and right-wing hate speech. DW h…
Baghdad confirms attack on Saudi pipeline came from Iraq
Saudi Arabia has said it will not relatiate and wants Iraq to "take the necessary measures." Baghdad is under pressure from the United States to rein in Iran-backed militias.
Ukraine: Several killed in series of Russian strikes
Local authorities said several civilians were killed and dozens more wounded across Ukraine by Russian strikes. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has rejected Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal …
Bulgaria: Fire at factory making munitions for Ukraine
Bulgarian authorities are investigating a fire at a munitions factory for links to an explosion at a similar facility in August. Arms maker EMCO says no human error was involved, …
Trump visits Ireland, says unification would be 'fantastic'
US President Donald Trump's trip to Ireland to watch a golf tournament has also included meetings with leaders there.
Uganda lays 'boy king' Oyo to rest amid succession row
A funeral is underway for King Oyo Nyimba, who was crowned in the Tooro Kingdom in 1995 aged just 3. His death at 34 has triggered a dispute over a successor, as rumors abound of …
BRICS summit leaders urge 'maximum restraint' in Middle East
The joint delcaration at the BRICS 2026 summit expressed 'deep concern' over escalation of tensions in the Middle East. China's President Xi.Jingping said the Iran war was not in …
Russian GRU spies behind failed Leipzig attack: reports
A German newspaper has cited reports tying a failed attack at Leipzig Airport to Moscow's GRU military intelligence agency. One suspect's ties to GRU were known when he entered th…
Brazil: Flavio Bolsonaro faces corruption probe weeks before election
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, Lula's top rival in next month's election, is under investigation for alleged corruption linked to financing a biopic about his father, former …
Corals as climate archive: Are El Nino events intensifying?
Records show that El Nino events have been frequent and often extreme over the past few decades. Is this normal? Or is it the result of climate change? Corals can give us a clear …
Corals as climate archive: Are El Ninos intensifying?
Records from the past few decades show that, during this period, El Nino events have been frequent and often extreme. But is this normal, or is it the result of climate change? Co…
Corals as climate archive: Are El Niños intensifying?
Records from the past few decades show that, during this period, El Niño events have been frequent and often extreme. But is this normal, or is it the result of climate change? Co…