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An exhibition in Berlin recalls Hamas' terrorist attack on the Nova Music Festival

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

Election in Cameroon: Will the 'frustrated' youth vote?

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 11:35
Many young voters in Cameroon are undecided about casting their vote. The country's 92-year-old President Paul Biya will most likely extend his more than four-decade rule.

UNESCO board nominates Egyptian ex-minister for director

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 11:22
The UN's cultural agency has tapped an Egyptian former antiquities minister, Khaled el-Anani, as its next chief. If he is confirmed in the post, he will take on the job at a difficult time.

US: Medical helicopter crashes on California highway

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 11:06
There were no patients on board the helicopter that crashed on a California highway. However, the pilot and two medical staff members were injured. Officials are investigating the cause of the crash.

Can Israelis and Palestinians reconcile after Gaza war?

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 10:44
Relations between Israelis and Palestinians are at an all-time low. DW asked conflict researchers and opinion pollsters about possible ways out of a seemingly impossible situation.

Middle East updates: Israel marks October 7 anniversary

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 09:46
Friends and relatives gathered at the Nova music festival site to mourn the loved ones they lost in the October 7 attacks two years ago. In Egypt, talks on Trump's 20-point plan are ongoing. DW has more.

Venezuela claims to have foiled plot targeting US embassy

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 08:24
Washington and Caracas severed diplomatic ties in 2019, and now only a few Venezuelan employees remain at the US embassy.

Life in Germany since October 7, 2023, and the Gaza war

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 08:15
Two years have passed since the Hamas-led attack in Israel. How has life in Germany changed since then — for Jews, Palestinians and the country as a whole?

US in shutdown impasse as Senate again rejects funding bill

Tue, 10/07/2025 - 05:09
Democrats and Republicans traded blame for the ongoing shutdown as the Senate rejected two proposals to fund the federal government.

Germany news: Merz says Putin waging 'hybrid war'

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 22:23
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said Russia's president is trying to "intimidate and instill fear" and is waging an "information war" against Germany. Meanwhile, electric cars are set to get a tax break. More on DW.

US: Illinois sues Trump over Chicago troop deployment

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 21:19
The Democratic-led state said the Trump administration's planned troop deployment is unconstitutional. A lawsuit said Americans should not "live under the threat of military occupation" for opposing the president.

TechZity hub set to crown Lithuania's bustling startup scene

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 20:05
Lithuania's startups are on the rise with fintechs showing the way. There's hope the sector could become an economic backbone. But more young tech companies will need to take the leap.

Brazil's Lula asks Trump to lift tariffs in video call

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 18:55
Brazil's leader held a "positive" call with US President Donald Trump, and discussed punitive measures imposed by the US president who has claimed a criminal case against Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was biased.

Germany's far-right AfD seeks closer ties with Donald Trump and the MAGA movement

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 18:44
Representatives of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) have held high-profile talks in Washington to strengthen ties with the Trump administration. Relations with the US have long been contentious within the party.

Ukraine updates: Kyiv says ammo plant hit deep inside Russia

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 17:50
Kyiv says long-range drones have struck deep inside Russia, hitting several targets hundreds of miles from Ukraine. Meanwhile, a perinatal center in Sumy caught fire after a Russian drone strike. Follow DW for more.

Sanae Takaichi: What to expect from Japan's new 'Iron Lady'

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 17:33
Arch-conservative Sanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister — but challenging political realities may push the nationalist leader toward a more pragmatic approach.

Darfur militia leader convicted by ICC for war crimes

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 17:06
For the first time, the ICC has found a militia leader guilty of war crimes committed in Sudan's Darfur region more than 20 years ago.

Gold tops $4,000 as demand for safe assets rises

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 16:47
Gold and bitcoin have both hit record highs in recent days. Geopolitical and economic uncertainty are factors, while doubts over the US dollar are attracting institutional investors.

What's behind the record highs for gold and bitcoin?

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 16:47
Gold and bitcoin have both hit record highs in recent days. Geopolitical and economic uncertainty are factors, while doubts over the US dollar are attracting institutional investors.

Football: Sara Däbritz retires from Germany national team

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 16:32
Sara Däbritz, one of Germany's most experienced players, will no longer play for the national team. She follows former teammates Alexandra Popp and Svenja Huth in calling time on her international career.

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