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US: Charlie Kirk murder suspect 'regretted' act, roommate says

3 hours 15 min ago
Prosecutors in the Charlie Kirk murder case released details from an interview with the suspect's roommate, where he allegedly admitted to the murder and that he regretted it.

Mali rebels attack convoy of soldiers, Russian mercenaries

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 21:50
The convoy was bringing hundreds of personnel in reinforcement in northern Mali, where the Malian army and Russian paramilitaries are fighting jihadist and separatist militants.

EU lawmakers pave way for 'digital euro' negotiations

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 20:20
The digital euro has been touted as the EU's best chance at breaking its dependence on US payment systems like Visa and Mastercard, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Ukraine denies involvement in Nord Stream blasts

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 18:40
Ukraine's prosecutor general proposed forming a joint investigative team with Germany. Berlin has indicted a former Ukrainian soldier over the blasts and says he was working on behalf of Ukrainian entities.

Abbas sets Palestinian legislative elections for November

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 18:08
The Palestinian Authority has announced it will soon hold its first elections in twenty years. However, questions remain about whether it has the means and legitimacy to do so.

South Africa: Driven home by anti-migrant protests

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 17:57
Two women tell DW how anti-migrant protests upended their lives in South Africa, forcing them to return to Zambia and rebuild from scratch.

Violence on trains in Germany is on the rise

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 17:55
The verdict in the trial over the killing of a train conductor highlights growing aggression toward railway employees in Germany. What is causing it — and what can be done about it?

Violence on German trains is on the rise

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 17:55
The verdict in the trial over the killing of a train conductor highlights growing aggression toward railway employees in Germany. What is causing it — and what can be done about it?

Syria regains voting rights at world chemical weapons watchdog

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 17:00
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) cited a "change in circumstances" as the reason behind its decision. Syria had joined the watchdog in 2013, only to be stripped of its rights in 2021.

How do Germans cope with having Nazi grandparents?

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 17:00
Since millions of NSDAP membership cards have been made available online, many Germans have been surprised to discover that their ancestors weren't always as innocent as family stories had led them to believe.

Congo: UN laments uptick in fighting in South Kivu

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 16:57
The UN human rights chief has called for an immediate halt to fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. This follows intensified clashses between the army and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia in South Kivu.

China: Dozens killed in shoe factory fire

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 15:39
Hundreds of rescue workers were dispatched to the site in Jinjiang, China, where many had become trapped in a burning factory. President Xi Jinping said "heavy human losses" were expected.

Iran after Khamenei: A new order takes shape

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 14:40
Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, has inherited a political system that his father spent decades building and shaping in his own image.

Germany news: Man jailed over killing of train conductor

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 14:33
A verdict has been delivered in a trial that drew national attention and raised concern about train staff safety. Meanwhile, VW bosses are eyeing huge restructuring, with unions vowing to fight any closures. DW has more.

US midterms: Democrat exits key Senate race after rape claim

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 13:20
Democrat Graham Platner, an oysterman running for the US Senate in Maine, suspended his campaign after he was accused of sexual assault. The announcement throws a closely watched 2026 midterms race into uncertainty.

Merz: Germany agreed to buy Tomahawk missiles at NATO summit

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 12:48
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has informed the Bundestag parliament of a deal to buy US Tomahawk cruise missiles and station them in Germany. He said this closed a "important strategic ‌gap ​in our defense."

Bonnie Tyler, singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 12:44
The Welsh singer was best known for the 1980s rock opera hit, along with other songs, including "It's a Heartache."

Are German companies leaving the country?

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 12:38
Should I stay or should I go? Given Germany's high cost and sluggish growth, some business leaders are mulling relocating, or at least investing abroad. DW has a look at the numbers.

Germany: June heat wave linked to 5,000 excess deaths

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 12:10
Several other European Union countries reported thousands of additional deaths as June 2026 officially became the hottest on record for bloc.

Is the Strait of Hormuz still Iran's trump card?

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 10:51
Iran's latest attacks show it can easily disrupt shipping, energy markets and draw in Gulf neighbors. DW asks how much leverage Tehran really has over Washington and if its high-risk strategy could backfire.

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