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US will not resume strikes on Iran before midterms — Trump

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 21:18
President Donald Trump said the US will not resume strikes on Iran before the midterm elections on November 3. High gas and grocery prices are top concerns for voters.

France: Police clash with protesters at Paris student rally

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 20:10
Police fired tear gas and used batons against protesters in Paris again as students continue to voice their grievances about school conditions across France.

US prosecutors add new torture charge against Maduro

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 19:24
US prosecutors have added a new charge to their case against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, accusing the couple of conspiring to commit torture.

EU pulls sponsorship from Disinfo2026 event in Lithuania

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 19:20
The EU's diplomatic service, Canada and host nation Lithuania all pulled support from a disinformation event in Vilnius. Amid reports of US pressure, the EU said it was "uncomfortable with the framing" of some panels.

How the Houthi conflict is affecting countries along Africa's Red Sea coast — and beyond

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 19:11
The latest escalation in the Middle East is taking place just a few kilometers off the coast of Africa, at the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Djibouti and its neighbors are particularly exposed.

Rodrigo Duterte ruled fit to stand trial by ICC judges

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 18:31
Judges at the International Criminal Court said Rodrigo Duterte was fit to understand the charges at his trial, which is set to begin in November. His legal team argued that he suffers from cognitive deficiencies.

2026 Nobel Prize winner Anne Carson: Where to start reading

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 17:57
The works of this year's Nobel Literature Prize-winning poet and essayist Anne Carson can feel slightly daunting. Here are some keys to understanding her universe.

EU envoy in Beijing for talks to calm trade tensions

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 17:42
The EU trade envoy said he hoped to make progress in tackling the bloc's "unsustainable" trade imbalance with China. Beijing called for trade disputes to be resolved through equal dialogue.

India faces water and power shortages after weak monsoon

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 17:40
A weak monsoon in India is hitting farmers, water supplies and the power system, while raising wider questions about increasingly erratic rainfall and the economic costs.

World Cup 2034: Does Saudi Arabia shelving Neom Stadium spell trouble?

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 17:24
Since winning the right to hold the 2034 World Cup unopposed, Saudi Arabia has been pulling away from sport. With reports that its most ambitious stadium project will be abandoned, what does this mean for the World Cup?

Early-onset cancer rising worldwide: Causes, risk, prevention

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 16:26
Across Latin America, early-onset cancer rates have risen, with Chile and Brazil seeing the fastest growth, especially of bowel, breast and cervical cancers. But it is a worldwide trend.

Germany news: UK's Burnham visits Berlin for talks with Merz

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 16:23
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is visiting Berlin to launch a new bilateral treaty and hold talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. President Steinmeier is on a state visit to France. DW has more.

South Korea warns of AI-aided hacking after bank data breaches

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 15:17
Seoul is alarmed after a recent breach of South Korean banks' cyber defenses that reportedly involved AI-assisted hacking. Officials warn such methods could be used to also target other sectors and government agencies.

S. Korea warns of AI-aided hacking after bank data breaches

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 15:17
Seoul is alarmed after a recent breach of South Korean banks' cyber defenses that reportedly involved AI-assisted hacking. Officials warn such methods could be used to also target other sectors and government agencies.

Security in the Black Sea region: is Bulgaria the weak link in Europe's defense against threats from Russia?

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 14:45
Two ships have sunk off the coast of Bulgaria and Romania after drone attacks in recent days. Sofia has held back on pointing the finger at Russia. What does that mean for security in the Black Sea and the region?

French police arrest 5 suspects over Renoir museum theft

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 14:44
Thieves broke into the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera last month and made off with two paintings. The heist follows a string of high-profile robberies from European museums.

How a multibillion-dollar oilfield has ignited the UK-Argentina feud over the Falklands

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 14:40
Argentina and the UK once fought a war over the Falkland Islands. Now, the multibillion-dollar Sea Lion oil project has reignited old tensions, with Buenos Aires seeking to put a stop to the plans.

How a multibillion-dollar oilfield has ignited UK-Argentina feud over the Falklands

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 14:40
Argentina and the UK once fought a war over the Falkland Islands. Now the multibillion-dollar Sea Lion oil project has reignited old tensions, with Buenos Aires seeking to put a stop to the plans.

Nobel Prize in literature goes to Canada's Anne Carson

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 14:02
Carson won for her "bold and inventive oeuvre." The decorated poet and essayist is known for her reverence for Latin and Greek classics.

South Korea recalls Ukraine ambassador amid POW dispute

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 13:55
South Korea has said it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine. Seoul is upset about a transfer of North Korean prisoners of war being made public knowledge at the UN and had demanded — but not received — an apology.

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