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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanMadcap week in French politics ends with Macron reappointing PM
The 39-year-old head of government abruptly resigned Monday, thrusting the country into crisis.
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Tennessee: 19 missing after deadly explosives plant blast
The Humphreys County sheriff confirmed fatalities but gave no tolls, suggesting those missing might already be dead.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:US: White House starts mass layoffs amid shutdown impasse
The White House has begun what it called "substantial" mass layoffs, as Republicans and Democrats continue to spar over the state budget. Trump suggested the layoffs were a tool to pressure the Democrats.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:From bystander to player: What is Turkey's role in the Gaza peace plan?
After staying on the sidelines for two years, Turkey is joining a multinational task force to oversee the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Its exact future role in Gaza, however, remains unclear.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:Congo: Are M23 rebels really advancing toward Kinshasa?
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, M23 rebels have threatened to overthrow the government in Kinshasa. But experts say that the escalating war could be nothing more than a means of influencing peace talks in Doha.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:Gaza: How fast can desperately needed food and aid reach Palestinians?
Global humanitarian organizations say they are ready to ramp up their efforts to provide much needed aid to Palestinian families in Gaza at any time, but there is concern that there might not be enough supplies.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:On Gaza, two cheers for Trump β but not three
The ceasefire is a triumph for the U.S. president, though some of his detractors are only giving him begrudging applause. Still, phase two of the deal remains fraught.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:Estonia speaks out against EU social media ban for kids
Most EU countries have backed the idea of a digital age of majority.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:Macron forging ahead with plan to tap new PM, leaving opposition βdumbfoundedβ
A high-stakes meeting Friday concluded without any apparent breakthroughs.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:EU sees rise in homelessness amid housing crisis: report
With nearly 1.3 million people in the EU experiencing homelessness and rent prices skyrocketing, the EU's goal to end homelessness by 2030 is becoming increasingly out of reach.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:Red alerts lifted in Spain but more heavy rain in the forecast
Red weather warnings have now been lifted but yellow and amber alerts are in place across south-eastern Spain as Storm Alice hits.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:Red alert as Spain hit by heavy rain and flooding
Red weather warnings are in place across south-eastern Spain as Storm Alice hits.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:UN official fears Syria could resemble Libya after war
With minorities excluded from elections, sectarian violence and change slow to come, a UN envoy has warned of a "Libyan scenario" for Syria. Could the country find itself divided among regional governments?
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:Philippines: Several killed in powerful twin quake
Two earthquakes hit the water off the southern coast of the Philippines back to back. At least seven fatalities have thus far been reported.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:EU touts Africa rail corridor but mineral-processing is key battle with China
There was little surprise whenthe Lobito Corridor project was the first examplecitedby EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyenat the start of the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels on Thursday.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:Working for womenβs rights in a hostile committee
A plenary debate in Strasbourg on gender equality showed just how active and outspoken rightwing MEPs have become. Chair of the women's rights and gender equality committee, MEP Lina GΓ‘lvez MuΓ±oz, is concerned about the power they now have.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:The Tory implosion offers a warning for both parties in America
Once the model for modern conservatism, Britainβs Tories are now flailing for relevance β and embracing Trump-style populism as a lifeline.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:Trump tariffs push India, UK closer together
Indian PM Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart Keir Starmer hailed the new trade deal between New Delhi and London and pledged to boost ties even further as India clashes with the US over tariffs.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:Latvia orders more than 800 Russian citizens to leave by mid-October
Russian citizens who failed to comply with Rigaβs new immigration rules must leave by Oct. 13 or risk deportation.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:Listen: With EU politicians contaminated with PFAS, will Brussels finally act?
Over the summer, a group of 24 European politicians, ministers, commissioners, senior officials, agreed to have their blood tested for toxic PFAS chemicals. The results that now came out showed that every single one of them tested positive. But will these results push Brussels to act or to water down its own rules again?
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:EU ministers meet to discuss future online child protection moves
On the agenda in Copenhagen were plans for social media to have effective and privacy-preserving age-verification, and the need to regulate or ban harmful practises such as dark patterns, retention mechanisms, and so-called lootboxes.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:Bart De Wever laughs off drone terror plot with cat joke
The Belgian PM isn't letting a suspected assassination attempt dampen his sense of humor.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:Suspected jihadist drone plot against Belgian PM foiled
Police officers question two people and find a suspected improvised explosive device at one of the suspect's homes.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:Japan coalition collapse casts doubt on first female PM bid
Japanese junior coalition party Komeito has quit the government over a funding scandal. The split has thrown doubt on the likelihood of Sanae Takaichi's appointment as Japan's first female prime minister.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:Georgia's government clamps down after Tbiilisi unrest
In the wake of anti-government protests that led to unrest in Tbilisi, authorities in Georgia have arrested several activists and accused them of attempting to stage a coup. Civil society fears harsh repression measures.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:China's PR offensive in Europe rings hollow
The Chinese government has issued statements about the importance of peace and positioned itself as a broker between Russia and Ukraine, the Myanmar junta and armed groups, and Iran and Saudi Arabia. But at the same time, they have allowed the export of arms to Sudan and Myanmar and of censorship and surveillance technologies to Pakistan, Kazakhstan and the Solomon Islands.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:EU questions four US platforms over child protection
Amid allegations of insufficient child protection, the European Commission is demanding information from four US platforms. The platforms in question include Apple, Snapchat, Google, and YouTube.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:Germany news: Investigators raid homes of Frankfurt police
Investigators have searched the homes and offices of 17 Frankfurt police officers accused of assault and obstruction of justice. Meanwhile, two far-right AfD lawmakers have lost parliamentary immunity.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:Israeli troops start pulling back from parts of Gaza
The withdrawal of Israeli troops is part of a deal that also calls for the release of several hundred Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the remaining 48 hostages in Gaza. Follow DW for more.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:Maria Corina Machado of Venezuela wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 has gone to Maria Corina Machado. The committee lauded "her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela."
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:North Korea parade: Is Kim Jong Un stronger than ever?
As North Korea celebrates the 80th anniversary of its ruling Workers' Party, Kim's strategy of securing his power with massive nuclear and missile armament seems to have paid off.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:Lea Meyer reminds German sport to see athletes as people
Mental health has not always been a top consideration in German sport. But on World Mental Health Day, there are signs of change.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:The Bad Bunny Super Bowl controversy: Why is MAGA angry?
The Puerto Rican superstar has been picked to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show and will perform his set entirely in Spanish, enraging MAGA.
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:EU puts off 'chat control' vote amid deep division
The EU Council has cancelled its vote, due next week, on a controversial anti-child sexual abuse regulation, a law popularly dubbed "chat control."
Published on: October 10, 2025 | Source:Israeli government approves hostage release deal
The Israeli military is expected to pull back to new lines within Gaza as part of the deal. The US will also deploy 200 troops to monitor its implementation. DW has the latest.
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