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Who is responsible for Germany's drone defense?

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 18:04
Local or federal? Police or military? Drone sightings that suspended air traffic in Munich have prompted a debate about how to deal with such incidents.

France: Election calls pile pressure on Macron amid crisis

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 17:16
Calls are growing for French President Macron to call elections or even resign after his latest government collapse. The country has been in political turmoil since he unexpectedly dissolved parliament in 2024.

Ghana's long battle to secure safe organ transplants

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 16:47
Ghana currently has no dependable legislation on organ harvesting, leaving many patients in despair. But the West African country could see an organ donation bill passed this year.

Spain: 10 injured, 4 missing after Madrid building collapse

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 16:46
A building partially collapsed in central Madrid on Tuesday, injured at least ten people. Another four people are still reported to be missing.

The woman who wants to end Cameroon president's 43-year rule

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 16:33
Tomaino Ndam Njoya, an experienced parliamentarian with international credibility, is confident she can achieve what many failed to do over the past four decades: Unseat President Paul Biya in Cameroon's election.

The woman daring to end Cameroon president's 43-year rule

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 16:33
Tomaino Ndam Njoya, an experienced parliamentarian with international credibility, is confident she can achieve what many failed to do over the past four decades: Unseat President Paul Biya at Cameroon's election.

Olympic champion Caster Semenya: 'It's never the end'

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 16:02
Speaking to DW, the South African runner vows to continue her fight against sex eligibility rules and calls out 'weak leadership' from World Athletics.

Renewables overtake coal in global electricity generation

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 15:35
In the first half of 2025, more electricity was generated from green sources than from coal. Solar and wind capacities are growing at a faster pace than global electricity demand, according to new research.

As Albania's economy grows, so do its struggles with waste

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 15:29
Albania has set its sights on joining the EU. One of its biggest challenges in this respect is environmental reform, especially in the field of waste management, which is lagging behind the country's development.

Germany: Police see no political motive in mayor's stabbing

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 15:27
The newly elected mayor of the western German town of Herdecke was found with multiple stab wounds at her home. Police now say they see no sign of a political motive and presume a family connection in the crime.

Germany: Town mayor critically injured in stabbing

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 15:27
The newly elected mayor of the western German town of Herdecke has been found with multiple stab wounds at her home. Police say Iris Stalzer is in a life-threatening condition as investigators examine the scene.

Is Vietnam turning against LGBTQ+ rights?

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 15:21
After years of steady progress on LGBTQ+ issues, Vietnam's sudden cancellation of Pride events has raised fears that the ruling Communist Party is retreating into a more repressive stance.

Ukraine updates: Kyiv seeks G7 natural gas imports

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 14:52
Ukraine's energy minister said Russian attacks on gas infrastructure meant Kyiv would seek to increase imports by around 30%. Meanwhile, the Kremlin urged the US not to send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. DW has more.

German Chancellor questions voluntary military service plan

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 14:46
Voluntary military service or a return to conscription? The dispute over this issue seemed to have been settled within the German government. Now, criticism is flaring up, fueled by Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Could France's political turmoil spark eurozone debt crisis?

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 14:43
The collapse of yet another French government over its inability to bring austerity measures through parliament is raising fears that the debt of the EU's second-largest economy is spinning out of control.

Germany news: October 7 commemorations held across country

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 14:03
In a series of commemorative events, Germany is remembering the victims of the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned of a new wave of antisemitism. DW has more.

Nobel Prize in physics goes to US-based trio for discoveries in quantum mechanics

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 12:53
John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis have won the 2025 physics Nobel Prize for their work in quantum mechanics. It is the second Nobel Prize to be awarded this year.

Oct. 7 Israeli music festival featured in Berlin exhibition

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 11:47
Hamas's October 7, 2023, terror attack on the Nova Music Festival is remembered in a Berlin installation of an art show that has toured major cities worldwide.

Nova Music Festival exhibition opens in Berlin

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 11:47
Hamas' October 7, 2023 terror attack on an Israeli dance party is remembered in a new Berlin installation of an art show that has toured major cities worldwide.

Exhibition recalls Hamas attack on the Nova Music Festival

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 11:47
Hundreds died and more than 40 people were abducted during Hamas' terror attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel on October 7, 2023. An exhibition commemorates the horror of that day.

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