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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanCzechia election: The specter of populism returns
The Czech Republic could face instability after the upcoming parliamentary election. Although the right-wing populist party of ex-PM Andrej Babis is well ahead in the polls, it is not expected to get a majority.
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Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy, Merz attend Denmark summit
European leaders gathered in Denmark to discuss security as well as strengthening Ukraine's defensive forces. The US is reportedly sharing intel with Kyiv to facilitate long-range strikes. DW has the latest.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Indonesia school collapse: 'No signs of life' detected
Nearly 60 students are still missing after a school collapsed in Java. Rescuers have switched to using heavy machines to clear out debris as the clock is running out to find survivors.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Berlin to crack down on a beloved giveaway tradition
One resident's trash is another's treasure has long been part of Berlin's culture, but the German capital has had enough and plans to raise fines. Will they work?
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Surge in Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries sparks Russian fuel shortages
Ukraine has attacked refineries deep inside Russia, with Zelensky vowing to continue the strikes.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Middle East: Israel says will deport aid flotilla activists
Israel says activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla will be deported to Europe after naval forces stopped most boats bound for Gaza. Turkey and Colombia are among those condemning the interception. Follow DW for more.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:How Germany plans to fix its drone problem
Germany's army was only recently equipped with armed combat drones. And the country has plenty of work to do when it comes to defending against enemy drones in German skies.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:No EU member state likely to hit targets on reducing Roma poverty, report finds
Roma still face ethnic discrimination in Europe and struggle with poverty, their children have less access to education and they are below the EU average when it comes to paid employment, according to a new report.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Billionaire populist eyes power in Czech vote but may need help from extremes
Andrej Babis has been taking notes from the US Maga movement but he may need to partner with ultra-nationalists.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Not even threat of war stopped EU summit becoming a talking shop
Leaders ran over time βbut most of the key issues remained unresolved.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Kemi Badenoch pledges to scrap UK climate law
Kemi Badenochβs Conservative Party has pledged to ditch the U.K.βs flagship climate law if they get back into government, in the latest signal that the party is firmly walking back on net zero commitments.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:French military arrests 2 crew on suspected Russian shadow fleet vessel
The tanker may have taken part in the drone incursions into Danish airspace last week, according to French reports.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:EU trio in G7 look for US, Japanese backup in using Russian assets
The European Central Bank fears putting Putin's assets to work could undermine the credibility of the euro. Tokyo and Washington would offer useful cover.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:5 things we learned from the EUβs summit in Copenhagen
From proposing a "drone wall" to using frozen assets, the agenda was long and detailed. The results, less so.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Von der Leyen and Costa psychodramaΒ sees them struggle in Copenhagen
With the EU working out how to confront the threat from Russia, Brussels' most senior officials had a couple of ideas. Neither of them found approval at Wednesday's summit.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:White House pushes back on Pope Leoβs statement that immigrants are subject to βinhuman treatmentβ in the US
Itβs not the first time the bishop of Rome has criticized the Trump administrationβs immigration policies.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Danish PM calls for strong answer from EU leaders to Russia's hybrid attacks
Copenhagen is on alert as EU leaders discuss boosting their defences in response to disruption from drones and Russian war planes.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Trump delaying triple-digit pharma tariffs to negotiate drug price deals
Trump threatened 100 percent tariffs on certain brand-name drugs last week. The administration is using the threat to secure drug pricing deals with major pharma companies.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg and MEPs
The flotilla set sail in August and has pro-Palestine activists from around the world on board.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Middle East: Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla
The Israeli Navy intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla from advancing to the Gaza coast. Meanwhile, the Red Cross says Israel's offensive has "forced" it to pause activities in Gaza City. DW has more.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Jane Goodall said 'the biggest problem is greed'
A tireless advocate for conservation and one of the world's most prominent primatologists, Jane Goodall has passed away at 91. In 2019, she spoke with DW about why it's important to protect our environment and wildlife.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Conservationist Jane Goodall: 'The biggest problem is greed'
A tireless advocate for conservation and one of the world's most prominent primatologists, Jane Goodall has passed away at 91. In 2019, she spoke with DW about why it's important to protect our environment and wildlife.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:German police arrest 3 accused of plotting attacks for Hamas
The suspects face charges including membership in a foreign terrorist organization and were allegedly planning assassinations.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Town in northeast Germany cancels reading by Jewish writer
The prominent Jewish journalist Michel Friedman was supposed to read from his latest book in the northeastern German town of KlΓΌtz β but was uninvited. Did town officials want to placate the far right?
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Primatologist Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91, her institute has said
The Jane Goodall Institute said the renowned chimpanzee researcher died of natural causes at the age of 91.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Older film and TV actors who retain star power
Populations around the world are aging fast. But, from Steve Martin to Helen Mirren, leading older actors are showing how seniors can have a starring role in healthy and diverse societies.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Comey latest target of Trump's weaponized Justice Department
Donald Trump had long sought the prosecution of his former FBI director β now, his Justice Department has delivered. Retribution was at the core of Trump's 2024 campaign. He appears to be carrying it out in power.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Germany arrests 3 suspected Hamas members
Authorities said two Germans and one Lebanese national had procured weapons to be used in violent acts targeting Israeli or Jewish institutions in Germany.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Pressure and scrutiny of Israel mounts as aid flotilla approaches Gaza shore
Pressure is mounting over the safety of the Gaza aid flotilla as it edges closer to the Strip's shore, amid fears of an Israeli interception overnight, and after what organisers call βpsychological warfareβ from jamming communications and navigation systems.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:EU edges closer to deal on massive Ukraine 'reparations loan' financed by Russian assets
EUleaders at their summit in Copenhagenweremoving closertowards an agreement that would seebillions of euros in frozen Russian assets used as collateral for a massive loan to support Ukraine.βThere is a growing consensus amongst us that itshouldnβtjust be our taxpayers to pay,βUrsulavon der Leyen told reporters.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Is Kabila's death sentence a threat to stability in DRC?
Joseph Kabila remains a prominent figure in the DRC, which he led from 2001 to 2019. The death sentence imposed on him by a military court on charges of supporting M23 rebels has sparked concern in the volatile country.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Industry titans woo EU leaders in Copenhagen with billions in deregulation drive
European leaders at their Copenhagen summit were wooed with promises by some of the continent's largest companies to pump billions into investments β in exchange for slashing regulation.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:India's hidden crisis of sexual violence against boys
The sexual abuse of male children is a taboo topic that is rarely discussed in India. DW looks at the silent struggle male survivors face.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Strike at Dangote oil refinery ended by union
Government officials helped negotiate an end to a two-day walkout at the Dangote refinery after the company was accused of firing unionized workers.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Munich Oktoberfest to re-open after fatal house fire and bomb threat
The annual beer festival was closed for several hours because of possible links to an explosion and fire.
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