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Dresden: Man arrested after tram knife attack on US citizen

A 21-year-old Syrian citizen is in investigative custody in Dresden after a young American man was stabbed in the face on a tram over the weekend in the eastern German city. New information may link him to the attack.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

What Trump's Fed power play could mean for the US and global economies

US President Donald Trump's attempt to sack Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has caused shockwaves. The move could fatally undermine the Fed's independence and have implications for the US and global economies.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Poland presses ahead with 3 percent digital tax despite Trump threat

The tax would not be β€œaimed at entities from any specific country,” a government ministry said.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Germany: Munich car ramming suspect charged with murder

The attack in February killed a two-year-old girl and her mother and injured dozens of people. The prosecutor's office said the suspect, an Afghan national, had an Islamist motive.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Russia to officially quit Europe’s anti-torture treaty

Moscow is set to formally withdraw from a cornerstone human rights commitment.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

New PM? Elections? Resign? Macron has 3 choices if Bayrou’s government falls

France is facing political and financial turmoil over Bayrou's inability to slash the budget deficit.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Year of Africa 1960: How far have francophone African nations come?

Sixty-five years ago, 14 African countries gained independence from France. DW examines how they have developed since then β€” and how much influence the former colonial power still wields today.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

India's air force falling behind despite sky-high ambitions

After decades of service, India is retiring the last of its 1950s-era MiG-21 jets. But New Delhi's dream of buying new planes and building a sleek and modern air force has grown into a procurement nightmare.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Turkey’s transport minister fined after posting video of himself speeding

Video showed the minister’s speedometer reaching 225 kilometers per hour, well over Turkey’s 140 km/h limit.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Paris prosecutors probe streaming site Kick following influencer’s death

France's digital minister says she filed a complaint against Kick for "dissemination of content constituting criminal offenses."

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

German car industry sheds 51,500 jobs in a year

The dip equates to almost 7% of the total workforce in the German auto sector. Faltering exports to China and the US play a role, as new tariffs raise barriers to entry in both these core markets.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Venice Film Festival to shine with star-studded lineup

The 82nd Venice Film Festival, which kicks off August 27, is packed with must-see, Oscar-friendly films set to feature in the upcoming awards season.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ukraine updates: Merz says Putin delaying, urges 'pressure'

German Chancellor Merz says Russia's Putin must meet Ukraine's Zelenskyy or face a stern response from the West. EU foreign ministers, meanwhile, conferred with US counterpart Rubio on steps forward. DW has the latest.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

French PM fights for survival as rivals refuse to support confidence vote

Opposition parties say they will not back Prime Minister FranΓ§ois Bayrou after a he called the vote over deep budget cuts.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Refugees, asylum, integration: What is the current situation in Germany?

Since 2015, hundreds of thousands of people have come to Germany seeking refuge. The data on asylum, integration and sentiment shows what the country has achieved since then β€” and what it hasn't.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany takes stock of 10 years of integration

Since 2015, hundreds of thousands of people have come to Germany seeking refuge. The data on asylum, integration and sentiment shows what the country has achieved since then β€” and what it hasn't.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How OrbΓ‘n plans to survive 2026

Inspired by the Romanian election annulment, there are indications that the OrbΓ‘n regime may be preparing a scenario for the 2026 elections in which allegations of foreign interference could be used to contest a potential victory by PΓ©ter Magyar’s Tisza.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Listen: Why Israel’s Gaza hospital strike could constitute multiple war crimes

On Monday morning, Israeli forces launched not one, but two strikes on Nasser hospital in Khan Younis. Among the casualties: five journalists and four health workers. How is Israel justifying this latest attack, one that, on many fronts, may amount to a war crime?

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

India: Ambani son investigated over private zoo

India's Supreme Court has ordered an investigation of Anant Ambani, the son of the country's richest man, over illegal animal imports and financial misconduct.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Defying the war: A teenager's life in Kyiv

What's it like to grow up in the shadow of Russia's war on Ukraine? For Anastasiia Kostenko, a teenager in Kyiv, the conflict is ever-present, but it doesn't keep her from enjoying the things she loves.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Deadly Typhoon Kajiki makes landfall in Vietnam

Typhoon Kajiki killed at least three people and left over 1.6 million without electricity in Vietnam. Strong winds uprooted trees, roofs, and power poles.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump threatens tariffs over EU digital rules

Trump has threatened new tariffs over β€œdigital rules,” a move that could increase US pressure on Brussels to weaken EU tech legislation in trade negotiations

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Jewish leaders rally round controversial EU antisemitism official

Jewish groups from across Europe have voiced support for a controversial EU official dealing with antisemitism.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Australia expels Iranian diplomats over antisemitic attacks

Australia has taken the unprecedented step of expelling several Iranian diplomats. According to Canberra, the diplomats coordinated violent, antisemitic attacks and now have seven days to leave the country.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US: Trump says he's firing Fed's Cook over fraud allegations

US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has said that President Donald Trump has no authority to fire her and she will not resign from her position.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

The Mediterranean: where the EU’s duty to rescue ends

Rescue ships in the Mediterranean are forced into needless detours by Italy’s Piantedosi decree, stripping the sea of lifelines while Brussels stays silent. When even the Ocean Viking comes under fire, Europe’s complicity is laid bare.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

EU-backed Libyan patrol boat fires hundreds of rounds onto rescue vessel, says NGO

An EU-backed Libyan Coast Guard boat fired hundreds of rounds at a charity vessel damaging onboard rescue speed boats and putting bullet holes in windows on the bridge, says an NGO.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

China: Surgeons conduct pig-to-human lung transplant

The genetically modified pig lung remained functional for nine days inside a brain-dead human patient. Scientists believe xenotransplantation – cross-species transplants – could alleviate the organ shortage crisis.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US ducks question on report it could sanction EU officials over tech law

State Department said it is greatly concerned about "increasing censorship" in Europe.

Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Ukraine's naval band joins Scots Guards for joint performance

The two military bands were playing at Buckingham Palace to mark the the 34th Independence Day of Ukraine.

Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

French helicopter crew survive crash into lake

The helicopter was attempting to collect water to fight wildfires at the time of the crash.

Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Trump hints he will change Pentagon’s name to Department of War

β€œI don't want to be defense only,” the president said. β€œWe want offense too.”

Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump hosts South Korea's Lee, discuss North Korea and trade

Lee hailed Trump as a "peacemaker," with the US president also reminding everyone of his "very good relationship" with North Korea's Kim Jong Un. Trade and the US military's presence in South Korea were also brought up.

Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ukraine updates: New Polish president vetoes refugee bill

Poland's new conservative president blocked legislation to extend child benefits for Ukrainian refugees in Poland, saying only those who work should receive them.

Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany's Klingbeil visits Ukraine, vows security guarantees

"As long as this war continues, we will stand by Ukraine's side," said German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil. He also said that Berlin planned to spend 9 billion ($10.5 billion) supporting Kyiv in 2025 and 2026.

Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)