White House demolition work for new ballroom begins — Trump
Donald Trump has said the "big, beautiful" ballroom will come at no cost to the US taxpayer. The ballroom will be the biggest addition to the US presidential resdience in over 100 years.
Lisbon funicular crash cable was substandard — report
A preliminary report into the deadly Lisbon Gloria funicular crash has found the cable linking the two carriages was not certified for public transport.
Middle East: US envoys visit Israel as Gaza truce falters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff after new violence in the Gaza Strip. The talks are aimed to salvaging a fragile ceasefire brokered by Washington. DW has more.
Trump signs $8.5 billion rare earths deal with Australia
Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese announced an agreement on rare earth minerals and expressed support for the "AUKUS" nuclear submarine deal. The agreement comes as the US seeks to reduce dependence on China.
India celebrates Diwali with lights, food and laughter
Millions of people across India celebrated Diwali, or the "festival of lights" by lighting up their homes and exchanging sweets. The festival is increasingly gaining more popularity.
Louvre heist: Where might the loot end up?
The heist at the Louvre in Paris has shocked the art world, though such spectacular thefts have a long tradition. What drives the perpetrators, and where might the loot end up?
Ukraine: Zelenskyy will meet Putin, Trump if invited
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would travel to Budapest to negotiate with the US and Russian presidents about ending the war in Ukraine if invited. Meanwhile, the EU is looking to phase out Russian gas imports by 2028.
Football: Afghanistan women's late FIFA return in Morocco
After Afghanistan's women's team were denied entry to the UAE for a tournament, Morocco has stepped in as hosts. The team, which now has a new name, will be making a return to the international stage after four years.
Cyprus: Erhurman's sweeping victory with messages to Ankara
The moderate politician's victory marks a pivotal shift toward renewed Cyprus reunification talks. It signals an emphasis on secularism, resistance to Ankara's influence and a commitment to a federal solution.
Indonesia's Subianto seeks global stage in his first year
From Gaza peace talks to an EU trade pact, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's diplomacy has drawn praise and concern as Indonesia seeks a bigger global role under his leadership.
China: New 5-year plan comes at critical economic crossroads
China's leadership is meeting to chart a policy course for the next five years. Beijing needs Chinese consumers to spend more, while at the same time it is trying to keep up in a high-tech race with the US.
Nigeria: 'Christian genocide' or a crisis of narratives?
Viral claims of a so-called 'Christian genocide' in Nigeria are stirring heated debate online — but analysts warn that such narratives could undermine fragile peacebuilding efforts.
Football: Afghanistan women in limbo, FIFA games in doubt
After four years fighting for recognition, Afghanistan's female footballers thought they would finally get it this week. Instead they are stuck waiting at airports and at home, with their visas to enter the UAE rejected.
France: Louvre on lockdown after jewel robbery
The flagship French museum remains closed one day after thieves absconded with millions in precious historic jewels. Police are conducting a nationwide manhunt with criticism falling on President Emmanuel Macron.
Outage at Amazon cloud service unit causes major disruption
The outage affected major websites and apps, such as Duolingo and Snapchat, which suffered connectivity issues after Amazon cloud services unit AWS went down. The company later said it had mostly restored service.
Middle East: Trump says Gaza ceasefire intact amid fighting
A deadly flare-up in Gaza on Sunday tested the fragile ceasefire, but both Israel and Hamas say they're still committed to it.
Germany news: Merz stresses CDU's rejection of far-right AfD
Chancellor Merz has insisted that his center-right CDU will not work with the far-right party, despite its rising popularity. Meanwhile, Germany wants more F-35 jets as its boosts defense spending. DW has more.
Germany news: Berlin to buy more jets from US, media say
The defense minister wants to order 15 US F-35 fighter jets at a cost of some €2.5 billion, a report says. The populist AfD would like to make Donald Trump an honorary citizen of a southwestern district. DW has more.
How Poland became Europe's surprise economic success story
The European Union is struggling to find economic bright spots. But, on the EU's eastern flank, one major economy is shining bright: Poland's. What can Poland teach the rest of the bloc?
Europe's hidden economic success story: Poland
The EU is struggling to find economic bright spots. But on its eastern flank, one major economy is shining bright: Poland. What can Warsaw teach the rest of the bloc?
