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Why Scandals Don’t Bring Down Politicians Anymore
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North Korea says recent drill shows 'huge destructive power'
North Korea carried out a coordinated live-fire exercise involving multiple weapons systems over the weekend. The drill came after the US, South Korea and Japan wrapped up five da…
Oil prices rise after drone attacks shut down Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline
Price spike comes as rebel Houthis in Yemen target oil infrastructure and capture strategic island in Bab al-Mandab straitBusiness news – live updatesOil prices have climbed above…
Thames Water redraws mega-reservoir plan amid local opposition
A new public consultation has opened on the 150bn-litre above-ground White Horse project in Abingdon, OxfordshireThames Water has amended the blueprint of a planned mega-reservoir…
India women's team refuse Asia Cup cricket trophy from Pakistan minister
India's women's cricket team skipped the trophy presentation with Pakistani minister Mohsin Naqvi after beating Sri Lanka to win a record eighth Asia Cup title. DW has more.
Why Bangladesh has lost 1,000 lives to measles despite record vaccine drive
The nation has administered 20mn vaccines since April, but past slipups have led to a mounting death toll, say analysts
Can Iran replace sea trade with land routes?
Iran is shifting trade toward northern ports and land routes as its southern shipping faces a US blockade. Analysts say the corridors can keep essential goods moving, but cannot r…
In cosmopolitan Berlin, elections still closed to foreigners
A quarter of Berlin residents will have no say in the German capital's city-state election because they lack citizenship. That's the highest proportion of residents excluded from …
AI-linked stocks fall after tech bosses call for slowdown in ‘reckless’ development
Shares in tech firms tumble across Asia with Nasdaq also likely to dip later after Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX leaders back callBusiness news – live updatesAI-linked stocks tumbl…
Israel accused of trying to ‘eliminate’ living conditions for Palestinians in West Bank
Report by Israeli human rights group says systematic and broad assault being waged on conditions required for Palestinians’ existenceIsrael is working towards the systematic “elim…
Bali police investigate after Australian man and children found dead in home
Police were called after the man's wife became concerned and asked neighbours to check on her family.
US Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, Washington Post reports
Board of trustees recommends that the main building be closed immediately due to costs, US newspaper reports.
The Zionist dream of a state stretching from the Mediterranean to Iraq
The story of the idea of a 'Greater Israel' and the Americans who want it to be a reality
Pauline Hanson’s comments about Indigenous Australians condemned as ‘nasty’ and ‘derogatory’
Indigenous senators have criticised One Nation leader saying the comments showed ‘wilful ignorance’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political emai…
Canada seeks 'unique alliance' with EU, Carney says
Mark Carney clarified Canada's EU ambitions amid a WSJ report that Ottawa was exploring an "associate membership" with the bloc.
Germany: Merz's CDU comes out on top in Lower Saxony polls
The Christian Democrats have emerged as the strongest party at local elections in the state of Lower Saxony. The vote was closely watched as an indicator of the strength of the fa…
‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn
Big manufacturers planning to produce more of the forever chemicals to meet demand from datacentresPfas companies are launching a “tidal wave” of forever chemicals production to m…
Animated map shows spread of illegal Israeli settlements across Palestine
Some 750,000 settlers live across more than 500 illegal settlements and outposts, as Israeli pogroms hit record highs.
Indonesia intensifies search for 129 people missing after ship capsizes
Officials say more than 600 rescuers battle stormy seas in search for missing people.
Monday briefing: What do Reform’s record-setting donations mean for the party – and our politics?
In today’s newsletter: As Labour MPs scramble to realign later today around a bill that could stop donations like this in their tracks, a look at new game-changing donations to a …
Hyrox athlete sparks debate for continuing race after soiling herself
Some have raised concerns around hygiene while others saluted her resolve to finish the race.
Cuban dance teacher ordered EU sabotage attacks from Russia
In 2024, a Cuban man coordinated a series of arson attacks in four EU countries while operating on behalf of Russian intelligence services. DW Investigations tracked him back to a…
Sydney mayor allegedly threatened and children secretly recorded after he refused to step down, Icac hears
Corruption inquiry turns its investigation to allegations Strathfield councillors may have engaged in blackmail or illegal surveillanceFollow our Australia news live blog for late…
Rail passengers get automatic right to switch operators for free when trains are cancelled
‘Commonsense change’ looks to end current confusion and put ‘passengers first, not shareholders’ when services are disruptedRail passengers whose trains are cancelled will have th…
Jack Thorne warns some fellow scriptwriters are using AI ‘to cheat’
Adolescence co-writer criticises government inaction and calls for laws banning secret use of AI to generate scriptsJack Thorne, one of Britain’s most successful screen and stage …
Somerset ‘festival of ideas’ to measure whether its talks change people’s outlook
Attenders will be asked to take part in tests to see if they have become more open to views they do not agree withFestivalgoers sometimes report feeling they have a fresh perspect…