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Bosnia elections: Polls overshadowed by exhaustion, exodus and geopolitics as ethnic politics eclipse real problems

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 15:45
Bosnia goes to the polls on October 4 to elect several parliaments and presidents. While voters worry about the economy and emigration, the campaign is focused on ethnicity, exposing the country's political paralysis.

Flydubai pilot investigated over possible attempt to crash Tel Aviv-bound flight

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 12:37
Israeli media say authorities are investigating whether a Flydubai pilot tried to crash an Israel-bound plane before it diverted to Saudi Arabia.

Is US President Donald Trump right to rename AI as 'Super Intelligence'?

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 12:33
Donald Trump thinks the name artificial intelligence sounds "fake" and has ordered US agencies to use "Super Intelligence" instead. Yet, tech firms and researchers have little reason to play along.

Ireland will boycott Eurovision again because of Israel's participation, but the song contest is still expanding

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 12:18
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel's participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing.

Eurovision seeks to expand brand despite frictions

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 12:18
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel's participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing.

South Korea: Lost shark draws over half a million visitors

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 12:07
The South Korean port of Busan says that a stranded shark has become a major tourist draw. It's also named the ocean predator an honorary ambassador to the city.

Eiffel Tower chief Patrick Branco Ruivo to step down after female staff excluded during Hindu group's visit

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 11:54
An investigation found management failures led to female Eiffel Tower staff being excluded during a Hindu group's visit.

India news: Key opposition leaders meet to discuss poll body row

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 11:39
India's opposition leaders meet in New Delhi to push back against voter roll revisions and discuss poll body chief Gyanesh Kumar. DW has more.

Germany news: Volkswagen ends collective wage agreements

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 11:10
In an effort to cut costs, automaker Volkswagen terminated most of its collective wage agreements in Germany. This could reignite disputes with employee representatives. DW has more.

Germany news: Cabinet approves care reform bill

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 11:10
The German Cabinet has approved a draft bill on reforming the care system after long debate. Police have launched raids across Germany targeting Hells Angels gangs and a money-laundering network. DW has more.

El Nino is a 'postcard from the future' — and could cause 451,000 excess heat deaths

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 09:49
The current El Nino could cause 451,000 excess heat deaths. Researchers warn it offers a glimpse of temperatures that may become normal within 20 years.

US troops exit Iraq after more than a decade

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 09:22
The current deployment began in 2014 in an effort to combat 'Islamic State' extremists. Iran, which has sought a complete removal of the US military from the Middle East, celebrated the withdrawal.

'Alternative Nobel' honors women's rights activists, AI researcher

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 09:14
The Right Livelihood Award has gone to a female AI researcher and women fighting repression. The Sweden-based prize has been dubbed an "alternative Nobel."

Hungary's reckoning with Orban's corrupt system picks up speed

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 07:37
Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar vowed to dismantle Orban's corrupt networks. High-profile figures are being arrested and many Hungarians are pushing for swift accountability, but the rule of law takes time.

Hungary's reckoning with Orban's corrupt system picks up speed with high-profile arrests

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 07:37
Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar vowed to dismantle Orban's corrupt networks. High-profile figures are being arrested and many Hungarians are pushing for swift accountability, but the rule of law takes time.

North Korea denies South's claim, calls DMZ blast a 'farce'

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 07:27
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo Jong has accused Seoul of conspiracy after it blamed Pyongyang for the blast in the DMZ.

Trump says AI companies agree to 'self-police'

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 02:10
Donald Trump said the US won't "stifle" the development of AI, which he sees as "bigger than the Industrial Revolution." The agreement comes amid mounting concerns over AI safety after recent hacking incidents.

Morocco: King appoints first woman prime minister

Tue, 09/29/2026 - 22:56
The appointment of Fatima Zahra Mansouri comes after her center-right party won last week's parliamentary elections in Morocco. She had previously served as mayor of the city of Marrakesh.

Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on defense company

Tue, 09/29/2026 - 21:08
The Estonian government accused Moscow of an "act of sabotage" that is part of Russia's broader campaign across Europe. The Baltic state has received support from EU and NATO leaders.

Germany news: Bremerhaven port to receive defense boost

Tue, 09/29/2026 - 20:28
Bremerhaven's port and Bremen's airport will be upgraded for German, NATO defense needs in case of an attack on the alliance. It comes as European countries upgrade militarily amid Russia's war in Ukraine. Follow DW.

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