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Half a million bees killed in Dutch arson attack

Police investigate after 10 beehives were burned down in a park in the central city of Almere.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Nobel Prize in literature goes to Laszlo Krasznahorkai of Hungary

Krasznahorkai became the 122nd recipient of the prize, which has been given out with few exceptions since 1901. Celebrated both at home and abroad, he is famous for his dystopian novels depicting life in rural Hungary.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Cameroon election: The tough road to unseat President Biya

Cameroon's opposition parties are rallying to challenge President Paul Biya's decades-long rule in the 2025 election. But with state power, resources, and institutions on his side, can real change break through?

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Bella Culley case delay to 'finalise plea bargain'

It is understood her family has raised enough money to significantly reduce any jail time imposed.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Ceasefire, yes. Now what about accountability for Israel's genocide?

This much-needed and welcomed ceasefire does not change the simple fact that Israel has just committed a genocide in Gaza. We got so much used to this term now, that the 'G' word became almost normal. Where do we go from here?asks Dr Yoav Shemer-Kunz of European Jews for Palestine.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Germany news: Government presents raft of reforms

Chancellor Merz's coalition has agreed to place tight restrictions on welfare recipients and promote the purchase of German-made electric vehicles. The news came ahead of a major auto industry summit.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Bundestag nixes fast-track naturalization in Germany

Germany will no longer offer citizenship after three years of residency. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, of the center-right Christian Social Union, had opposed the law, effected by the previous government in 2024.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

German gov't stops fast-track naturalization: 3 takeaways

Germany will no longer offer citizenship after three years of residency. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, of the center-right Christian Social Union, had opposed the law, effected by the previous government in 2024.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How China wields rare earths as a strategic weapon

China's grip on rare earths β€” vital for smartphones, EVs and military tech β€” has left the US, Europe and India vulnerable. Until global supplies increase, China wields great power over the critical technology sectors.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Achraf Hakimi and football's growing issue: playing time

According to a new FIFPRO report, Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi is a footballer at his limit, having had a season that lasted nearly a whole year.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

FIFPRO on football schedule: 'Risk to player health rising'

A report from the global football player union highlights concerns about player load and heat leading up to next summer's World Cup.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

FIFPRO: 'Risk to player health rising' ahead of 2026 World Cup

A report from the global football player union highlights concerns about player load and heat leading up to next summer's World Cup.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Women's football: Are Bayern Munich doing enough to keep up?

Germany's biggest women's team has fallen behind just as women's football boomed. What can the Bundesliga champions do?

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Inside the room where the Nobel Peace Prize is decided

The BBC's Mark Lowen gets exclusive access to the room where the Nobel committee meets every year to choose a winner.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

'Ain't dead yet,' says Dolly Parton amid health rumors

Legendary American singer Dolly Parton put the buzz of a health scare to bed in a social media post. The 79-year-old said she was okay after her sister made comments about her health, sending fans in a tailspin.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Car industry could be 'lost forever', if EU keeps 2035 combustion-engine ban

Conservative lawmakers piled more pressure on the EU Commission to scrap a planned2035ban on combustion engine carson Wednesday (8 October),warning thatthe car industry could be β€œlost forever”.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Austria isolated, as EU edges toward Russia sanctions deal

EU states have provisionally agreed to curb Russian diplomats' travel and ban imports of liquid gas, but Austria and Slovakia still have objections to the next round of sanctions.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Have Russians set up a military base in my childhood home?

Satellite images show the house where the BBC's Vitaly Shevchenko grew up could now be a Russian base.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Financial watchdog warns of ballooning costs of EU budget

Interest-rate repayments under the EU's current long-term budget are likely to surpass 30bn β€” or more than double the initial European Commission forecast, warn financial auditors.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Macron will nominate new French prime minister in 48 hours

SΓ©bastien Lecornu, the outgoing prime minister, said MPs recognise the pressing need to pass a budget by the end of the year.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Trump says Israel-Hamas deal to end war is β€˜very close’

The president suggested he could travel to the Middle East this weekend if negotiators can finalize a peace agreement.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Pope Leo will β€˜stand with’ Catholic leaders in protecting immigrants’ rights, advocates say

The comments from the pope mark the most recent push from the Vatican against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Ecuador: Government decries 'assassination attempt' on Noboa

Several ministers in President Daniel Noboa's Cabinet have called Tuesday's attack on his motorcade an "assassination attempt," although law enforcement has said little about the incident.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Serbian president slams Turkey over arms sales to Kosovo

Turkey was among the first countries to recognize Kosovo’s 2008 declaration of independence from Serbia.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Socialists cave to center-right demands to slash EU green rules

The Socialists and liberals folded after the center-right EPP threatened to ditch them and work with the far right instead.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Macron to name new PM in next 48 hours

The ElysΓ©e's statement comes after consultations with the current prime minister on the crisis that has engulfed France.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Italy wants to ban Islamic face coverings, mosque funding

Those who violate the proposed burqa ban could face a fine of up to 3,000.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

France: Macron to name new French PM after Lecornu resigns

Caretaker Prime Minister Lecornu resigned on Monday only 14 hours after naming his Cabinet, which had met resistance from rival political parties.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US police arrest man suspected of starting deadly LA fire

Authorities announced the arrest of a 29-year-old man for allegedly starting the devastating fire in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades in January. It is considered the worst fire in the city's history.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

German parliament votes to get rid of fast-track citizenship

Crossing fast-track citizenship off the books was a key migration-related election campaign promise from Chancellor Merz's CDU. Critics argue that this will deter highly qualified immigrants from coming to Germany.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

No more veggie burgers? EU parliament votes to ban meat names for plant-based foods

Pressure to ban meat labels for plant-based products comes from Europe's livestock farmers.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

MEPs call for stronger enforcement of digital regulation

MEPs have called for stronger enforcement of digital rules and ways to reduce technological dependency on non-EU actors, amid concerns over external pressures that can undermine Europe’s digital sovereignty.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

German mayor recovering, names daughter as knife attacker

Iris Stalzer, mayor-elect of the west German town of Herdecke, has told investigators it was her adoptive daughter who stabbed her repeatedly in her home this week. Police said Stalzer's life was no longer in danger.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Britain’s leaders got their megaphones out. No one is listening.

Like PM Keir Starmer, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch pulled through her party conference with an announcement that pleased the faithful. But will the public notice β€” and will it save her from an internal challenge?

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

France's political crisis impacts on Franco-German relations

Political deadlock, huge debts and another of President Macron's appointed heads of government has resigned. Concerns are growing in Berlin about the future of Franco-German relations.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)