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This island in Kiribati could be the key to solve the Amelia Earhart mystery

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 14:42
Nearly 90 years after US aviator Amelia Earhart vanished over the Pacific, a new expedition to the remote island of Nikumaroro hopes a lagoon anomaly could finally reveal the fate of her missing aircraft.

Expedition hopes to finally solve the Amelia Earhart mystery

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 14:42
Nearly 90 years after Amelia Earhart vanished over the Pacific, a new expedition to the remote island of Nikumaroro hopes a lagoon anomaly could finally reveal the fate of her missing aircraft.

ARD-Deutschlandtrend survey: Germans unite in frustration over the government

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 14:17
On the 36th anniversary of reunification, Germans are dissatisfied with the country's political leaders. They don't believe they'll be able to handle the challenges posed by AI, Russia and Donald Trump.

Germany news: Reform row raises fears for Merz's coalition

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 12:53
Germany's conservatives are dialing up the pressure on their center-left partners ahead of crunch talks next week. Meanwhile, Volkswagen's latest cost-cutting push has triggered a furious response. DW has the latest.

Ukraine: Kyiv bridges shut after fatal Russian drone assault

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 12:28
The latest Russian attacks killed at least one person and severely disrupted traffic in the Ukrainian capital. Several bridges over the Dnipro River connect western and eastern Kyiv.

France: 400 schools closed as student protests continue

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 12:17
Police have made around 2,000 arrests and scores of people have been injured as student protests spread across France. Ministers have called for a "day of dialogue" but students have called for further strike action.

Taiwan: first new F-16V fighters arrive amid China threat

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 10:25
The US-made jets, part of an order made in 2019, touched down as concerns grow in Taiwan that support from the United States could be wavering. Washington insists its policy towards Taiwan and China hasn't changed.

India news: Delhi protesters turn up heat on election chief, police tightens security

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 10:02
Hundreds have gathered in central Delhi to demand the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, over the deletion of voters from electoral rolls. Follow DW.

South Korea demands Ukraine apology over POW disclosure

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 09:33
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's disclosure of the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to Seoul has caused a major diplomatic spat between Seoul and Kyiv.

Ukraine, South Korea clash over transfer of 2 North Korean prisoners

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 07:40
A diplomatic scandal has erupted over two North Korean prisoners of war, with South Korea demanding an apology from Ukraine. What's been the reaction in Kyiv?

Turkey: Stock market scandal hits half a million investors

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 07:32
Asset managers are alleged to have artificially inflated the value of their funds. Turkish authorities have made multiple arrests, and a leading AKP lawmakers has resigned.

Turkey's stock market scandal affects nearly half a million investors. Police have made several arrests and an AKP politician has resigned.

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 07:32
Nearly half a million investors are affected, arrests have been made, and a female politician from the ruling party has resigned. What is behind the stock market manipulation scandal in Turkey?

US pressures EU allies to release diesel stockpiles

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 06:51
The Trump administration has called on its European allies, particularly Germany and France, to release strategic diesel reserves in an effort to ease fuel prices. The EU will hold an emergency meeting on Friday.

New crew makes the quickest US flight to ISS

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 06:23
The SpaceX spacecraft carrying the Crew-13 team docked with the International Space Station in 7 hours and 55 minutes, setting a new record.

EU ministers mull new ways to curb irregular migration

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 03:54
The proposals include setting up so-called return hubs outside the EU and strengthening the border agency Frontex. Greece has even proposed temporarily suspending asylum applications in emergency situations.

Klopp wins first game as Germany coach, without 'top dogs'

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 01:23
It may have taken a little longer than he would have liked, but Jürgen Klopp has finally won a game as Germany coach. Despite a number of debutants, it was a familiar face who stood out in the victory over Serbia.

UK police make another arrest in RAF Fairford case

Thu, 10/01/2026 - 21:44
Counter terrorism police said a dual UK-Iranian national was arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. Five men arrested on Sunday remain on bail.

On October 3, Latvians will elect a new parliament ― with Russia looming large over the campaign

Thu, 10/01/2026 - 20:57
On October 3, Latvians will elect a new parliament with Russia looming large over the campaign. Security fears dominate the agenda, but so does a debate over the economic cost of cutting ties with Moscow.

Latvians head to the polls with Russia on their minds

Thu, 10/01/2026 - 20:57
On October 3, Latvians will elect a new parliament with Russia looming large over the campaign. Security fears dominate the agenda, but so does a debate over the economic cost of cutting ties with Moscow.

Ethiopia and Eritrea sever ties amid Tigray fighting

Thu, 10/01/2026 - 19:57
Ethiopia said it was expelling Eritrean diplomats in response to Eritrea's "direct and indirect acts of hostility." Eritrea said it had "no choice but to reciprocate in kind."

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