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Sri Lanka: 15 men jailed for life in 2019 Easter bombings

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 08:07
The 15 convicts have been given prison sentences of at least 200 years each, following a long trial in what was among Sri Lanka's deadliest attacks.

Trump signs 'tremendous' Greenland security deal

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 02:14
Donald Trump strikes a security deal with Greenland and Denmark on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The deal comes after Trump repeatedly said the US should own the Danish territory.

EU drops sanctions for Russian oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman

Tue, 09/22/2026 - 22:43
France and Luxembourg were behind the sanctions exemptions for Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, a move that Kyiv labeled "shameful and unjustifiable."

Amateur archeologist unearths Germany's largest trove of Roman coins

Tue, 09/22/2026 - 20:32
What began as a routine search in a field near Wesseling led to the discovery of nearly 1,000 Roman silver coins, one of the most significant archaeological finds in Germany in recent years.

Military aircraft crashes near US air base in Spangdahlem, Germany

Tue, 09/22/2026 - 17:12
The F-16 pilot was able to safely eject from the plane and was taken to receive medical care. The incident occurred near Spangdahlem Air Base in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.

US-China AI race: Does Trump want to regulate AI by forming a new task force and a special envoy for artificial intelligence in the US?

Tue, 09/22/2026 - 17:04
Do Trump's task force and a special envoy for artificial intelligence in the US indicate a move toward regulating this disputed technology, particularly vis-a-vis China?

Young Berliners vote overwhelmingly for socialist Left Party

Tue, 09/22/2026 - 17:01
Berlin's young voters overwhelmingly supported the victorious socialist Left Party. Are the young more radical? Or are the election results just a reflection of current German politics?

Living in the shadow of LA's hidden oil wells

Tue, 09/22/2026 - 16:34
Many lifelong residents of Los Angeles have health impacts from growing up close to oil extraction. Now, the city is trying to close down the worst offenders, but it's an enormous task.

After floods, Nepal minister demands 'climate justice'

Tue, 09/22/2026 - 15:37
With Nepal still reeling from the devastating floods in August, Kathmandu is calling for climate justice and seeking compensation from the UN-backed Loss and Damage Fund, Environment Minister Geeta Chaudhary told DW.

Could we see MMA at the Olympics?

Tue, 09/22/2026 - 15:14
Mixed martial arts has made its debut at the Asian Games this week. It takes the sport closer to the Olympics but there are doubts about the next step, and the influence of the popular and lucrative UFC.

Iran war spreads through region as Trump seeks way out

Tue, 09/22/2026 - 14:29
Washington, Tehran and the Gulf states continue to pursue different objectives while searching for a way to end the Iran war.

Turkey: Several pupils injured in shooting outside school

Tue, 09/22/2026 - 14:03
The shooter, a pupil, allegedly took a rifle and shot indiscriminately at his schoolmates in front of their high school. Turkey was shocked by two back-to-back school shootings earlier this year.

Russia, Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelenskyy attends UNGA

Tue, 09/22/2026 - 13:07
The Russian army targeted economic infrastructure in Ukraine, while Ukraine struck an oil refinery. This comes ahead of the UN General Assembly, where President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to meet Trump on the sidelines.

Male infertility is 'grossly underreported'

Tue, 09/22/2026 - 13:00
It's not all on women anymore — doctors do test men for sperm count and motility. But still too few men get checked, possibly due to a misconception that a healthy sex life means healthy sperm. Spoiler: It doesn't.

UNGA: Trump and world leaders discuss global conflicts

Tue, 09/22/2026 - 11:55
Donald Trump said he had to decide whether he would make a deal with Iran or "annihilate the Islamic Republic" in his speech at the UN General Assembly. Follow live.

UN General Assembly opens with Macron, Trump, Erdogan, Lula, others in NYC

Tue, 09/22/2026 - 11:55
Donald Trump hailed his own record and hinted at a chance for peace in Iran and Ukraine. Turkey's president called for more pressure on Israel. UN leaders called for more global interdependence. DW has the latest.

UN General Assembly opens with Trump, Lula, others in NYC

Tue, 09/22/2026 - 11:55
Donald Trump hailed his own record and hinted at a chance for peace in Iran and Ukraine. Turkey's president called for more pressure on Israel. UN leaders called for more global interdependence. DW has the latest.

UNGA: Leaders gather as General Assembly kicks off

Tue, 09/22/2026 - 11:55
World leaders have begun gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly. US President Trump will address the body on Tuesday, as will his Finnish, French and Turkish counterparts. Follow DW for the latest.

'Swan Song': New book by Princess Diana's brother drops

Tue, 09/22/2026 - 11:36
A memoir penned by Charles Spencer on his older sister's life has been released, opening old royal wounds nearly three decades after Princess Diana's death.

Will Germany have enough gas this winter amid energy supply crunch?

Tue, 09/22/2026 - 11:25
Germany's gas storage sites are far less full than in recent years. Officials say supplies are secure, but analysts warn that a cold winter or import disruptions could push prices higher. So how secure is the supply?

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