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Nepal: Deadly landslides, flash floods kill dozens

Authorities say at least 44 people are dead and five are missing after villages were swept away in the eastern Ilam district bordering India. The weather department warned that rain is likely to continue until Monday.

Published on: October 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

India: 3 states ban cough syrup after several children die

The Indian Health Ministry said in a statement that test samples of Coldrif cough syrup found a highly toxic industrial solvent. At least nine children died allegedly after consuming it.

Published on: October 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Billionaire populist Andrej Babis' party wins Czech parliamentary election

However, his ANO party falls short of an overall majority in preliminary results.

Published on: October 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

How the German government is going all in on AI

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s cabinet agreed on a "modernization agenda" this week, which includes the use of AI. Critics have questioned how much of this is in the public interest.

Published on: October 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Lithuania: Vilnius Airport reopens after closure due to suspected balloons

Lithuanian media reported the closure was due to hot air balloons possibly flying in the airport's airspace. Flights were redirected to other airports.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Lithuania: Vilnius Airport closed temporarily

Lithuanian media reported the closure was due to hot air balloons possibly flying in the airport's airspace.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Erdogan's balancing act: Can Turkey do without Russian energy?

Both the US and G7 nations have asked Turkey to stop buying Russian oil and gas. However, Turkey remains dependent on Russia for its energy and is pursuing a different strategy altogether.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Netanyahu hopes Gaza hostages return home in coming days

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said he wants to see hostages returned in the coming days. He also said a team has been sent to Egypt "to finalize technical details" of Trump's plan for the future of Gaza.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Watch: Protesters attempt to storm Georgia's presidential palace

Water cannon and pepper spray was used by authorities to disperse protesters.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Cars swept away in Bulgaria floods

At least three people, including two rescue workers, have been killed in the country's south-east

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

US government shutdown pauses Amazon, Apple antitrust cases

Here's what's happening to Washington's high-profile push against Big Tech.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Egypt opens one of the Valley of the Kings' largest tombs

The tomb of Amenhotep III has been opened to the public after undergoing 20 years of renovation with support from the Japanese government and UNESCO.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Georgia: Police fire tear gas at anti-government protesters

Demonstrators were trying to enter the presidential palace in Tbilisi. A former president had called on Georgians to protest for what he called the "last chance" to save the country.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

At least 30 injured in Russian strike on railway station, Zelensky says

Preliminary reports indicate that train staff and passengers were at the site of the strike, he says.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Czech Republic: 'Trumpist' ex-PM Babis wins elections

Billionaire Andrej Babis wants to cut aid to Ukraine, and now he is the projected winner of the Czech parliamentary elections. Though he didn't win a majority, Babis said he aims to form a one-party government.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

BabiΕ‘ triumphs in Czechia, sending ripples through the EU

The right-wing populist vows to slash support for Ukraine, challenge increased military spending and confront Brussels over the Green Deal.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Tony Blair: His new peace mission in Middle East?

According to the new US plan for peace in Gaza, the Palestinian enclave should be run by a "Board of Peace." Despite a controversial history in the Middle East, ex-UK prime minister Tony Blair may play a role in that.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Pakistan: Deal ends days of Kashmir violent protests

At least 10 people were killed in anti-government protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Similar clashes last year also turned deadly.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump pressures Portland amid National Guard standoff

The White House said Friday it was going to try to cut funds to the city, while administration officials also said it was surging ICE, CBP personnel to Oregon.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

β€˜Savage’ Russian drone strike hits Ukraine passenger train

Moscow has stepped up attacks on rail and energy infrastructure in Ukraine.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

French photojournalist killed in drone strike in Ukraine

Ukrainian photojournalist Grigoriy Ivanchenko was injured in the same attack in the Donetsk region.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

US government shutdown will stretch into another week as Senate standoff continues

β€œI’m not optimistic that we have the numbers at this stage of the game,” said a lawmaker involved in talks to reopen government.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Ukraine updates: Russia hits passenger train, injures dozens

Russia has continued attacks on civilians in Ukraine with a strike targeting a passenger train station. Meanwhile, Moscow and Kyiv traded attacks on each other's energy infrastructure. DW has the latest.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Hegseth targets IG investigations as Signalgate report looms

The new rules, which include changes on how quickly inspector generals must process complaints, threaten to undermine the role of a key federal watchdog.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

What it means to raise a Jewish child in Britain

The boundaries of public behavior we allow need to be redrawn and that means recognizing β€œfree” speech and assembly can corrode the sense of safety that communities should be able to enjoy.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Cautious optimism in Europe over Gaza peace plan

Hamas' response to Trump's 20-point proposal offers a glimmer of hope after months of fighting in the Gaza Strip.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump says Hamas ready for β€˜PEACE,’ calls on Israel to stop bombing

Should Israel agree to the ceasefire and Hamas release the hostages, the peace deal stands to be the most significant achievement of Trump’s second term.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Munich airport resumes flights after suspected drones force second closure in 24 hours

Flights were suspended for several hours on Friday night, with around 6,500 passengers affected.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Nobel Prize: 7 facts we bet you didn't know

Did you know Einstein's relativity theory was rejected? That prize medals get auctioned off for millions? Or that prized discoveries were later retracted? These Nobel facts will amaze you.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany news: Munich Airport resumes flights after drone sightings

Both runways at Munich Airport had been closed for the second time in 24 hours after further "unconfirmed drone sightings." A drone was earlier sighted over a nearby military facility. DW has more.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

The AfD is drawing support from Russia Germans

Ethnic Germans who were born in Russia and their descendants are among the most fervent supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany party. What makes the anti-immigrant AfD appeal to them?

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Sanae Takaichi expected to be Japan's first female PM

Conservative hard-liner Takaichi is the former internal affairs minister of Japan. She holds hawkish views on China, and has also visited the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, which memorializes Japan's war dead.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump administration offers $2,500 for migrant children to voluntarily leave US

A letter sent to migrant shelters said the administration will provide a "one-time resettlement support stipend of $2,500" to unaccompanied children 14 or older.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

UK synagogue attack: Police likely shot one victim

Two people were killed and three seriously injured in an attack on a synagogue in Manchester on Thursday. Police said one victim may have been accidentally shot by officers, as the attacker had no firearm.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Gisèle Pelicot returns to court after trial made her an icon - and tore her family apart

A rift has emerged between the victim at the centre of the largest rape trial in French history and her eldest children.

Published on: October 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe