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Several people injured after shooting in town in central Germany

Several people were injured in a shooting in a marketplace in the town of Giessen in central Germany, according to reports.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Green MEP on Gaza aid flotilla to be released Sunday

An aide to French MEP MΓ©lissa Camara said there were no indications she faced mistreatment during her detention.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Gen Z pushes back against fast furniture

As cheap and disposable furniture piles up in landfills, younger shoppers are bucking the trend. Gen Z is going secondhand.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

The woman who wants to end Cameroon president's 43-year rule

Tomaino Ndam Njoya, an experienced parliamentarian with international credibility, is confident she can achieve what many have failed to do over the past four decades: unseat President Paul Biya in Cameroon's election.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

What does the government shutdown mean for the US? DW breaks down the impact and outlook

Many government institutions are affected by a shutdown of the US government. DW explains the mechanisms and consequences of the latest budget gridlock in Washington.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

What happens during a US government shutdown?

Many government institutions are affected by a shutdown of the US government. DW explains the mechanisms and consequences of the latest budget gridlock in Washington.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Israel: Witkoff, Kushner hail Trump ahead of hostage release

White House envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner thanked Donald Trump for brokering a ceasefire deal for Gaza during a speech on Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv. DW has more.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Election in Cameroon: Will the 'frustrated' youth vote?

Many young voters in Cameroon are undecided about casting their vote. The country's 92-year-old President Paul Biya will most likely extend his more than four-decade rule.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Zelenskyy and Trump discuss β€˜concrete agreements’ on Ukraine air defense

The discussion comes amid a broader pivot by Washington as its efforts to end Russia's all-out war in Ukraine sputter.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Joe Biden begins radiation treatment for prostate cancer

Former US President Joe Biden has started radiation therapy to treat an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Here’s another winner of the Israel peace deal: Qatar’s lobbying machine

The tiny Persian Gulf country has been working for years in Washington to change its image as a backer of violent Islamist groups.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Sudan: Drone, artillery strike kills 60 at refugee camp

The paramilitary RSF has intensified its assault on El-Fasher, the last Darfur stronghold still held by the army. Activists say civilians are being slaughtered "in cold blood" as the city turns into an "open-air morgue."

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Belgian police officer charged with spying

A member of the Brussels local police is suspected of having been co-opted for his access to diplomats.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

MIT’s resistance gives boost to academics’ efforts to defy Trump

MIT’s rebuke of the Trump administration’s compact presents an opening for other college presidents to resist.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

China’s rare earth gambit reveals the next phase of its economic warfare

Beijing’s rare earth crackdown lays bare the fusion of economic rivalry and national security risk.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Tech Zity hub set to crown Lithuania's bustling startup scene

Lithuania's startups are on the rise with fintechs showing the way. There's hope the sector could become an economic backbone. But more young tech companies will need to take the leap.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Pakistani Taliban claim attacks in northwest that killed 23

The attacks included a suicide bombing at a police training school, which sparked an hourslong firefight. Islamabad has vowed a tough response to those backing the militant group β€” a threat aimed at the Taliban in Kabul.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Geert Wilders suspends campaign over security threat

The Dutch far-right politician, who is currently topping the polls ahead of Oct. 29 elections, said he was under threat by the same group behind the foiled plot against Belgium's Bart de Wever.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Melania Trump says she and Vladimir Putin have β€˜open channel of communication’ on war-displaced children

The first lady, in rare public remarks, said eight children have been reunified in past 24 hours.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Europe failed Israel

It is still unclear whether Donald Trump will succeed in ending the war in Gaza two years after Oct. 7, 2023. What is clear, however, is that when it really mattered, Europe and large parts of the free world failed.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Germany news: Union group warns of 'major social conflict'

A top German union group boss has warned of deepening social division if workers are made to bear the cost of the economic slowdown. Meanwhile, most Germans are averse to the idea of AI doing their shopping.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

β€˜Qatar was the turning point’: How Israel’s bombing of Doha ignited a peace process

Trump extended his public olive branch in tandem with his administration's private outreach to Qatar and other Arab countries.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Ukraine updates: Power returns to Kyiv after Russian strike

Electricity was restored to some 800,000 residents of the Ukrainian capital after Moscow targeted energy facilities. Kyiv says dozens of children have been saved from Russian-occupied territory. DW has the latest.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Thousands of Gaza residents return as ceasefire takes effect

The UN is preparing to ramp up aid deliveries in Gaza as tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians return home. Many questions remain over the viability of Trump's Gaza peace plan.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Western parts in Russian drones: Are sanctions even working?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticized his allies because, despite sanctions and embargoes, Western parts are still ending up in Russian weaponry. How can illicit exports be stopped?

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Sexual harassment: Germany debates ban on catcalling

While it is illegal in Germany to give a one-fingered salute, making obscene sexual remarks and gestures is not. The center-left Social Democrats want to change that.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

North Korea displays long-range missile at parade

Kim Jong Un's leadership delivered a speech as his military showed off a new intercontinental ballistic missile in a massive parade. Kim also held talks with Russia's Dmitry Medvedev.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Icebreakers and golf spark Trump and Finnish leader's unlikely friendship

Alexander Stubb has become a key voice for Europe at the White House amid the Ukraine war.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

UK ready to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine war effort

The UK, France and Germany are "united" in wanting to use the full value of frozen Russian assets to end the war, Sir Keir Starmer said.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

France: Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as PM

Just days after his resignation, Sebastien Lecornu is back in the position he had vacated. Lecornu said it was now time to "put an end to this political crisis" as he accepted Macron's nomination.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Death threats force far-right Wilders to suspend campaign

Geert Wilders has canceled a planned radio debate after being informed that he was the target of a foiled attack aimed at Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever. The Netherlands is due to hold elections later this month.

Published on: October 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump says he will impose additional 100% tariffs on China

The new tariffs on Chinese goods will kick in on November 1. These tariffs are on top of the 30% duties already in place on Chinese imports.

Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Macron reappoints Lecornu as French PM after days of turmoil

SΓ©bastien Lecornu resigned on Monday after 26 days in the job and he said two days later his "mission is over".

Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Major Russian strikes cut power in Kyiv and across Ukraine

Officials say 380,000 consumers in Kyiv are without power, with emergency outages in place across Ukraine.

Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Germany meet expectation with win over Luxembourg

Germany's World Cup qualification has not been smooth sailing, but the team now appears to be heading to calm waters.

Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)