Fresh Israeli strikes were reported in Gaza as negotiators from Israel, the US and Hamas head to Egypt for talks. Meanwhile, Syria is holding its first elections since the ouster of Bashar Assad. DW has more.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says progress is being made in drone defense. The Oktoberfest is set to close after a not altogether smooth run. DW has more German news here.

Authorities say at least 44 people are dead and five are missing after villages were swept away in the eastern Ilam district bordering India. The weather department warned that rain is likely to continue until Monday.

Eighteen people died and seven remain missing after multiple villages were swept away in eastern Ilam district bordering India. The weather department warned that rain is likely to continue until Monday.

The Indian Health Ministry said in a statement that test samples of Coldrif cough syrup found a highly toxic industrial solvent. At least nine children died allegedly after consuming it.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s cabinet agreed on a "modernization agenda" this week, which includes the use of AI. Critics have questioned how much of this is in the public interest.

Trump is deploying 300 troops to Chicago as part of his immigration and crime crackdown. But a similar order for Portland has been temporarily blocked.

The rally in the city of Pecs defied a police ban under a law passed this year by Viktor Orban's right-wing government that prohibits LGBTQ+ demonstrations.

Lithuanian media reported the closure was due to hot air balloons possibly flying in the airport's airspace. Flights were redirected to other airports.

Both the US and G7 nations have asked Turkey to stop buying Russian oil and gas. However, Turkey remains dependent on Russia for its energy and is pursuing a different strategy altogether.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said he wants to see hostages returned in the coming days. He also said a team has been sent to Egypt "to finalize technical details" of Trump's plan for the future of Gaza.

The tomb of Amenhotep III has been opened to the public after undergoing 20 years of renovation with support from the Japanese government and UNESCO.

The tomb of Amenhotep III has been opened to the public after undergoing 20 years of renovation with support from the Japanese government and UNESCO.

US President Trump has called on the Hamas militant group to "move quickly" in implementing his plan for the future of Gaza. The main group representing the families of hostages says it is "essential" that the war end.

Demonstrators were trying to enter the presidential palace in Tbilisi. A former president had called on Georgians to protest for what he called the "last chance" to save the country.

Billionaire Andrej Babis wants to cut aid to Ukraine, and now he is the projected winner of the Czech parliamentary elections. Though he didn't win a majority, Babis said he aims to form a one-party government.

According to the new US plan for peace in Gaza, the Palestinian enclave should be run by a "Board of Peace." Despite a controversial history in the Middle East, ex-UK prime minister Tony Blair may play a role in that.

At least 10 people were killed in anti-government protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Similar clashes last year also turned deadly.

Poland's armed forces announced mobilizing planes and putting ground defenses on high alert, especially in areas close to the Ukrainian border. Follow DW for more.

Russia has continued attacks on civilians in Ukraine with a strike targeting a passenger train station. Meanwhile, Moscow and Kyiv traded attacks on each other's energy infrastructure. DW has the latest.