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Fiber-optic and mobile internet access has been cut off, and experts warn of serious consequences for trade and girls' access to education.
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US government shutdown looms amid 'large differences'
The US could see its first government shutdown in almost seven years as both parties stand firm on their demands.
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:World Animal Day: Does Germany champion animal protection?
Germany prides itself on its high animal welfare standards, enshrined as a national objective in its constitution since 2002. Yet animal welfare organizations fear the government is stepping back from its commitments.
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:German infrastructure hit by drones, cybercrime, arson
The government says Germany's critical infrastructure is under serious threat daily. Fingers have been pointed at Moscow, Beijing and left-wing extremists, but is Berlin prepared to handle a multi-pronged strike?
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:Oktoberfest overcrowding sparks safety concerns
Munich's Oktoberfest attracts millions of visitors. The festival entrances were briefly closed over the weekend due to overcrowding.
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:What does a US government shutdown actually mean?
The United States is facing yet another government shutdown. What happens and who is impacted when the government can't pay its bills? And could the Trump administration use it as an excuse for more layoffs?
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:Entire Ukrainian family killed in Russian drone strike, officials say
The bodies of two young boys and their parents were recovered from their destroyed home in the Sumy region, rescuers say.
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:Former aide to far-right German politician jailed for spying for China
Jian Guo had worked in Brussels for five years for Maximilian Krah, while he was a member of the European Parliament.
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:13-hour flight and future Chelsea wonderkid - Real's visit to Kairat
Kairat Almaty welcome European football's most successful club side, Real Madrid, in a historic Champions League night on Tuesday.
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:Russian mum and children found living in Indian cave return home
The woman and her daughters had been sent to a foreigners' detention centre after they were found in July.
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:Behind the scam: how an alleged criminal network set a trap for thousands of Europeans to fall for βfakeβ investments and raked in millions
A suspected scam network operating out of Serbia duped an estimated 70,000 people worldwide into making bogus investments, profiting 250m in the process. The transnational scheme involved a former Premier League team sponsor and a convicted money launderer, Investigate Europe and the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network can reveal, in the first part of our Scam Europe series.
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:The Ukrainian convicts swapping jail for the battlefield
Some 10,000 Ukrainian inmates have signed up to escape jail, but not all will live to see freedom.
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:Can German Chancellor Merz fix his government crisis?
At a two-day closed-door meeting, Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Cabinet is set to discuss further political plans. However, the atmosphere is expected to be tense.
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:Four EU states paid more for Russian LNG than they gave to Ukraine
Some EU member states paid more for Russian LNG than they gave in financial support for Ukraine, a new report by Greenpeace Belgium shows. With that 8bn Russia could have bought 270,000 Shahed attack drones.
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:Madagascar president fires government after Gen-Z protests
At least 22 people were killed after protests broke out power cuts, water shortages and widespread poverty. The youth-led protesters named their movement Gen Z.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Irish presidential hopefuls go head to head in first TV debate
Catherine Connolly, Jim Gavin and Heather Humphreys took part in the first television debate on Monday.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Trump touts Israelβs approval of his Gaza peace plan. Hamas has not agreed.
The president appeared optimistic about bringing the war to an end, even as he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to βfinish the jobβ should the deal fall apart.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Middle East: Trump, Netanyahu call for Hamas to accept plan
US President Donald Trump said that many Arab nations support his plan to end the nearly two-year-long war in Gaza. He and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Hamas to accept the plan. Follow DW for more.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Afghanistan: Taliban shuts down internet indefinitely
On orders from the ruling Taliban, Afghanistan's telecommunications authorities have capped fiber optic internet access. It is unclear how long telephone and cellular networks will be affected, or to what degree.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:UK deploys anti-drone tech to Denmark after airports hitΒ
Defense Secretary John Healey confirmed the move for the first time in an interview with POLITICO at Labour conference on Monday.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Under-fire Keir Starmerβs chief whip vows to bring job out of β18th centuryβΒ
In a rare interview, Jonathan Reynolds told POLITICO he would not be employing a tarantula or a "little black book," but would take a gentler approach to keep restive MPs on the government's side.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Serbia arrests 11 for stoking tensions in Berlin and Paris attacks with paint and pigsβ heads
The interior ministry in Belgrade said the main organizer of the attacks was working on the "instructions of a foreign intelligence service."
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:UNGA: North Korea vows never to give up its nuclear weapons
In a rare address to the United Nations, the North Korean official stated that Pyongyang would never surrender its nuclear weapons. However, he left the door open to diplomacy. Follow DW for more from the UN.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Government decision to engage with Trump βvalidated entirelyβ, says top Starmer ally
Jonathan Reynolds, former trade secretary and now chief whip, defended the governmentβs decision to engage with the Trump administration despite criticism from opposition parties.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:EU silent on latest Libyan shooting attack on NGO migrant-rescue boat
The European Commission says it is unable to confirm the latest shooting attack on a charity rescue vessel by the EU-trained Libyan Coast Guard.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Martin Lewis: Labour would be ahead in the polls if it followed my advice
The money-saving guru reeled off a host of fixes that the government could have made to improve the lives of consumers.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:βSo what?β OrbΓ‘n says spy drone incursion into Ukraine was no big deal.
Hungarian PM says "Ukraine is not an independent country" while advising Kyiv to pay more attention to its eastern border.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Iran: What's next as UN sanctions snap back?
The economic blow of international sanctions is likely to land squarely on ordinary Iranians. At the same time, the rising pressure on Tehran leaves the regime more isolated.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:India watches as Trump moves closer to Pakistan
Pakistan's rising star at the White House comes as ties between the US and India continue to nosedive. However, experts agree that India maintains its long-term value as a strategic partner to Washington.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:How a gloomy German loaf of bread went viral in the US
Bernd the Bread has been an icon of German children's TV for 25 years. After a TV appearance on John Oliver's show, he's now gained new fans.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Environmental damage threatens prosperity in Europe
Despite progress in climate change action, Europe's environment is being seriously degraded, according to a new report. Researchers say environmental damage threatens competitiveness and quality of life on the continent.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Starmer should go to COP to counter Trump, says former UK climate minister
The prime minister is reportedly not planning to attend the COP30 leadersβ summit in Brazil in November.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Nvidia's Armenian AI factory to boost local tech talent and opportunities
As costly artificial intelligence data centers get built in rich countries, there's concern that many countries will be left behind. But Armenia is poised to get a boost from Nvidia's plans for a $500 million AI factory.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Nvidia chips in millions for AI factory in Armenia
As costly artificial intelligence data centers get built in rich countries, there's concern that many countries will be left behind. But Armenia is poised to get a boost from Nvidia's plans for a $500 million AI factory.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Commission backs Costaβs plan to sidestep Hungaryβs veto over Ukraineβs EU bid
Ditch unanimity? Sure, why not, spokesperson says.
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