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Madrid protestors target rising rents and housing shortage

3 hours 27 min ago
Housing has long ranked among voters' top concerns in Spain, where demand has risen due to tourism and immigration-driven population growth.

Turkish police evict ousted CHP leaders from party HQ

4 hours 14 min ago
Police forced their way into the opposition party's headquarters, ending a standoff between ousted CHP leader Ozgur Ozel and supporters of court-appointed Kemal Kilicdaroglu.

Germany plans to address growing use of date-rape drugs

6 hours 31 min ago
Germany's justice minister is seeking harsher penalties for the use of date-rape drugs in sexual assaults. But victims say more needs to be done about a growing problem.

Cyprus votes amid resentment over corruption, living costs

8 hours 14 min ago
Cyprus has begun voting in a parliamentary election that could shift the political balance amid public discontent.

Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in Kyiv attack

10 hours 34 min ago
Russia carried out a massive drone and missile attack on the capital, Kyiv, and its surrounding region overnight, killing at least four people. France and Germany have condemned Moscow's use of the Oreshnik missile.

Deadly blast hits train in Pakistan's Balochistan

10 hours 46 min ago
A blast on a train in Pakistan's Balochistan province has killed at least 24 people and injured dozens more. The explosion targeted military personnel and their families ahead of the Eid holiday.

Philippines: 20 feared trapped after building collapse

11 hours 16 min ago
The building collapsed before dawn after a severe thunderstorm. Officials said rescuers reported "hearing voices" in the rubble.

Germany news: Most doubt Bundeswehr military readiness — poll

11 hours 36 min ago
A new poll shows widespread doubts about Germany's defense readiness, with stronger fears over cyber threats than military attack. Meanwhile, a record number of people obtained a German passport in 2025. DW has more.

Australia: Man dies of shark attack on eastern coast

12 hours 2 min ago
The man was bitten by a shark at Kennedy Shoal in Australia's northeastern state of Queensland, in the second shark attack in the country this month.

Displaced Ukrainians risk home seizure under Russian law

13 hours 8 min ago
Russia is tightening control over property in occupied Ukrainian territories, requiring owners to register under Russian law. Many Ukrainians say returning to do so would put their safety and freedom at risk.

Missiles hit Kyiv after Russia vows retaliation

16 hours 1 min ago
Russia struck the Ukrainian capital with a large ballistic missile attack, leaving at least one person killed.

Iran war: Donald Trump says deal 'largely negotiated'

18 hours 9 min ago
The US president also said the draft agreement, which hasn't been confirmed, includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. But Iran says Trump's claims are "incomplete and ⁠inconsistent ​with reality." DW has more.

US: Suspect dies after gunfire near White House

18 hours 49 min ago
There was a massive police response after gunshots were fired near the White House, where President Donald Trump was working on a deal with Iran. The suspect has been shot and killed by law enforcement.

US: White House locked down after shots fired

21 hours 3 min ago
There was a massive emergency police response after gunshots were heard near the White House, where President Donald Trump was working on a negotiating a deal with Iran.

Kane's hat trick seals Bayern Munich's 21st German Cup win

21 hours 40 min ago
Harry Kane scored three times to fire Bayern Munich to a 3-0 victory over Stuttgart in the German Cup final. The win delivered a domestic double for the Bavarian giants and ended a six-year trophy drought.

Serbia: Police clash with protesters urging early elections

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 23:22
Officers fired teargas and stun grenades as tens of thousands rallied against President Aleksandar Vucic's government. The demonstration went ahead despite the state rail operator canceling trains to and from Belgrade.

Thousands rally in Madrid to demand Sanchez's resignation

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 22:28
Mounting corruption allegations involving Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s family, allies and party sparked the protest.

Cheap attack drones break through Israel's Iron Dome

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 20:38
Inexpensive fiber-optic drones are challenging Israel's high-tech defenses, shifting the military balance in the Middle East.

Couple remanded in custody after boys found abandoned by road in Portugal

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 20:22
A French woman is accused of abandoning her children in Portugal after reportedly blindfolding them and leading them into a wooded area during a game. Her French partner also faces charges.

US, Iran strike upbeat tone as Hormuz deal takes shape

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 19:28
US President Donald Trump flagged progress in talks with Iran, Tehran has warned that major gaps still stand in the way of dialing down the conflict.

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