Maria Corina Machado of Venezuela wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 has gone to Maria Corina Machado. The committee lauded "her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela." Follow DW for more.
North Korea parade: Is Kim Jong Un stronger than ever?
As North Korea celebrates the 80th anniversary of its ruling Workers' Party, Kim's strategy of securing his power with massive nuclear and missile armament seems to have paid off.
Lea Meyer reminds German sport to see athletes as people
Mental health has not always been a top consideration in German sport. But on World Mental Health Day, there are signs of change.
The Bad Bunny Super Bowl controversy: Why is MAGA angry?
The Puerto Rican superstar has been picked to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show and will perform his set entirely in Spanish, enraging MAGA.
Peru: Congress votes to remove President Boluarte
Peruvian lawmakers voted to remove President Dina Boluarte, who has been criticized for her failure to address the rising crime rate.
US: Judge temporarily blocks Trump's National Guard deployment in Illinois
A US federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking Trump from sending National Guard soldiers to Illinois as part of a sweeping crime and immigration clampdown. The order will last until October 23.
Strong 7.5 earthquake off Philippines, tsunami alert lifted
An earthquake off the southern coast of the Philippines prompted evacuations due to the risk of high waves. A tsunami warning issued after the earthquake has been canceled.
Ukraine updates: Russia launches 'massive attack' on Kyiv
Ukraine's air force said the capital had come under a large scale aerial drone and missile bombardment. The country's energy minister said Russia was targeting energy sites. DW has more.
Middle East: Israel approves Gaza ceasefire deal
The Israeli military is expected to pull back to new lines within Gaza as part of the deal that also sees the release of Israeli hostages. The US will deploy 200 troops to monitor its implementation. DW has the latest.
New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted
James had previously sued Donald Trump and his company for fraud while he was running for office. She accused the Trump administration of a "desperate weaponization" of the US justice system.
Belgium PM was target of foiled jihadi attack plot
Prosecutors said an improvised explosive device was found in the home of one of the suspects in the Belgian city of Antwerp.
Germany: Merz pledges to resist 2035 EU electric car switch
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would oppose the "hard cutoff" currently planned by the EU, aiming to stop registering new internal combustion engine cars by 2035. The goal was already under review and looking fragile.
Pelicot rape case appellant sentenced to 10 years in jail
The 44-year-old man had maintained his innocence, blaming Pelicot's husband for "luring" him. Gisele Pelicot told the man in court that she never gave him consent and accused him of cowardice.
Can France learn from Italy to overcome its fiscal crisis?
France's political and economic crisis is deepening. Governments keep falling; budgets can't be agreed while the country's debt pile keeps expanding. Can it learn anything from reformed problem child Italy?
India: Modi and Starmer hail trade deal during Mumbai visit
Indian PM Narendra Modi said that strengthening ties between India and the UK represented "an example of stability in an uncertain world." Starmer hailed a "new modern partnership" for the future.
EU seeks US trade concessions by doubling steel tariffs and cutting quotas
A recent EU decision to punish imports of steel with new levies has sparked backlash from China and global concerns over rising protectionism. Is Brussels following Washington's lead — or defending its steel industry?
German chancellor hosts auto summit as carmakers bleed jobs
German automakers won fresh incentives to revive demand for electric vehicles during crunch talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Berlin is under pressure to act as German sales slump while Chinese rivals surge.
Football: Indian Super League is at a crossroads
India's top football league stands on the brink of collapse. Could this crisis finally force the sport to rebuild from the ground up?
Orson Welles' 'War of the Worlds': Lessons on media literacy
Before Orson Welles, who died 40 years ago on October 10, directed his masterpiece "Citizen Kane," he became famous for his radio adaptation of "The War of the Worlds."
Ukraine: Residents flee Kupiansk as Russia pushes offensive
Some residents have remained even as Russian troops threaten to take full control of Kupiansk. The longer they wait. the more dangerous it becomes to evacuate them. DW spoke with internally displaced people in Ukraine.
