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Germany: Far-right lawmakers accused of spying for Russia

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 18:30
Lawmakers from the AfD in Thuringia have been accused of trying to gain sensitive data for Russia with parliamentary inquiries. AfD called the allegations "bizarre conspiracy theories."

Democracy in Cote d'Ivoire under scrutiny ahead of election

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 18:08
As Cote d'Ivoire heads into a pivotal presidential election, five candidates are competing amid calls for reform and reconciliation in a poll set against lingering political tensions. But only one is expected to win.

Why Germany's Bundesliga games won't be played abroad (yet)

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 17:43
The plan to play European league matches abroad is already starting to unravel, though there are many in power who want to keep it alive. Germany has often stood out in these moments, and looks like it will again.

Why Bundesliga matches won't be played abroad (yet)

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 17:43
The plan to play European league matches abroad is already starting to unravel, though there are many in power who want to keep it alive. Germany has often stood out in these moments, and looks like it will again.

Syria-Kurdish deal: Turkey hopes to boost trade with Kurdish regions

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 17:05
Turkish businesses hope rapprochement between the Syrian government and Syria's Kurdish minority will open up new opportunities for trade. Despite recent breakthroughs, that might still take some time.

Louvre Museum reopens in Paris after jewel heist

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 16:59
President Emmanuel Macron ordered stepped-up security at the world's most visited museum, days after a daylight robbery of precious jewels. The theft has shone a spotlight on years of shortfalls and neglect.

Why is China again targeting underground 'house churches?'

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:51
China has arrested dozens of Christian pastors in a sweeping crackdown on unregistered churches. DW takes a look behind the latest wave of repression.

Invasive Asian seaweed: An unwanted traveler on international ships

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:06
Ships transport more than cargo — they also carry invasive species. One of the latest stowaways is an Asian algae wreaking havoc along the Mediterranean coast, threatening marine ecosystems and local livelihoods.

Ivory Coast's democracy under scrutiny ahead of election

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 14:33
As Ivory Coast heads into a pivotal presidential election, five candidates are competing amid calls for reform and reconciliation in a poll set against lingering political tensions. But only one is expected to win.

Middle East: ICJ says Israel must ensure 'basic needs' of Gaza

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 14:11
The International Court of Justice said Israel must allow aid into Gaza from UN channels. Meanwhile, US Vice President Vance met Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. DW has more.

Middle East updates: Vance meets Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 14:11
US Vice President Vance met Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Wednesday as he continued a visit aimed at shoring up a fragile ceasefire. Meanwhile, Israeli settler violence continues in the West Bank. DW has more.

Eurostar plans double-decker trains as rivals eye Tunnel

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 13:30
The monopoly operator of the Channel Tunnel connecting the UK to the continent Eurostar has ordered 30 French-made "Celestia" trains, with an option for 20 more. The expansion comes as rival firms eye use of the line.

EU's Sakharov Prize goes to imprisoned journalists from Belarus and Georgia

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 13:16
Andrzej Poczobut of Belarus and Mzia Amaglobeli of Georgia have won this year's Sakharov Prize for "speaking out against injustice." Both reporters have been jailed in their native countries.

Uganda: Dozens killed in highway bus collision

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 12:42
Two buses have crashed head-on in northern Uganda, leaving at least 46 people dead and others injured. The collision occurred just after midnight on one of the country’s busiest roads.

Syria's wildly successful crowdfunding: Real hope or PR?

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 12:28
Syria has held some of the world's most successful fundraisers, raising as much as $500 million all up. But critics are now asking how the campaigns are run, where the money's coming from and what it's being used for.

What is methane and what's its role in climate change?

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 12:04
Methane is short-lived but its planet-heating effects are much stronger than CO2. A new report says action on cutting the gas is too slow. Where does it come from, and what can we do to stop it polluting the atmosphere?

OpenAI launches browser to rival Google Chrome

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 11:50
Atlas, OpenAI's new ChatGPT-powered browser, launched on Tuesday looking to "rethink what a browser can be about" and challenge the hegemony of Google Chrome. But how accurate are AI browsers?

Germany news: 'Daughters' protest after Merz remarks

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 10:45
Protesters have rallied in Berlin after the chancellor seemed to use women as a pretext for harsh migration policy. The reservists' association head says he thinks conscription will ultimately be necessary. DW has more.

Ukraine updates: Kyiv targets major Russian explosives plant

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 09:31
Ukraine says it has scored a successful hit on a Russian chemical plant supplying Moscow with gunpowder, explosives and rocket fuel. Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy is visiting Sweden. Follow DW for the latest.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles, says Seoul

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 04:09
It is the first time Pyongyang has fired ballistic missiles since South Korean President Lee Jae Myung took office in June this year. The latest test comes ahead of a visit by Donald Trump later this week.

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