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Europe seeks stricter age limits for TikTok, Instagram and Facebook

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 15:37
The European Commission wants to bar children under 13 from social media platforms and curb addictive features such as infinite scrolling. Companies that fail to comply could face hefty fines.

Klopp wants Germany's football team to 'reclaim the flag'

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 14:41
Jürgen Klopp, Germany's new head coach, says he wants his team to reclaim pride in being German after recent political developments.

Klopp wants Germany football team to 'reclaim the flag'

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 14:41
Jürgen Klopp says he wants his Germany team to reclaim pride in being German after recent political developments.

Serbian President Vucic criticizes Kosovo war crimes verdict

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 14:24
The conviction of four former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders has drawn sharply different reactions across the Balkans. Serbia has accused the court of failing to fully address crimes against Serbs.

Serbia's President Vucic criticizes Kosovo war crimes verdict

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 14:24
The conviction of four former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders has drawn sharply different reactions across the Balkans. Serbia has accused the court of failing to fully address crimes against Serbs.

King Charles, Earl Spencer clash over Diana death once again

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 14:06
Buckingham Palace has rejected criticisms of King Charles III in a new book from the brother of his late wife Princess Diana. Earl Charles Spencer has been a fierce critic of his former brother-in-law for decades.

Canada's Carney welcomes associate status idea in EU speech

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 13:15
Mark Carney wants to strengthen Canada's ties to the European Union amid a growing rift with the US under Donald Trump. The US president has threatened to halt trade with Europe if it makes Canada an associate EU member.

Jews once lived lived here: When houses tell stories

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 12:24
Time and again, residents tracing the history of their homes discover the lives of Jewish predecessors who fled or were deported amid stories of suffering and loss.

Fiji declares HIV a national crisis, 1 in 60 adults carry it

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 12:03
Fiji's government estimates that HIV prevalence has almost tripled in the last five years. It's expanding testing, prevention and treatment services. In 2025 the tiny island recorded 16 times more new cases than in 2019.

Jürgen Klopp's first Germany squad includes 44 players

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:50
Germany's new head coach Jürgen Klopp has named a huge squad for his first four games, splitting them into two groups. A host of new faces is included.

Australia to restrict student, backpacker visas in migration clampdown

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:35
The Australian interior minister said reducing migration is needed to address housing pressures. The move comes amid a far-right surge in the polls.

Germany news: Mysterious explosions reported in Frankfurt

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:18
A cafe and kiosk were damaged overnight in Frankfurt, in what police said are the latest in a series of mysterious blasts in the area. Meanwhile, diesel prices in Germany have hit an all-time high. More on DW.

India news: New Delhi denies claims world leaders fell ill after BRICS summit

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:04
India's foreign ministry rejected viral social media claims that leaders fell ill after the BRICS summit. Meanwhile, India defended its right to buy oil from diverse sources after the US passed a new sanctions bill.

Saint, sinner or feminist icon: How Mary Magdalene's image evolved through time

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 10:06
From "Apostle of the Apostles" to prostitute, Mary Magdalene has been assigned a wide variety of roles, as a new exhibition shows.

US extends visa denial for Palestinian officials ahead of UNGA

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 09:41
The US State Department extended its visa sanctions on Palestinian officials, ahead of the UN General Assembly. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will likely submit a video statement for the gathering.

OpenAI discloses new 'concerning' behavior

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 09:00
New transparency reports from OpenAI show that some AI models have engaged in deceptive behavior, raising fresh questions about the safety, reliability, and governance of advanced artificial intelligence.

Ukraine: Russian strikes injure several in Kyiv, Odesa

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 05:32
Russian airstrikes hit apartment buildings and warehouses in Ukraine, injuring several people, including a child.

Trump threatens EU with further sanctions over Canada

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 04:35
The EU had signaled that Canada is poised to become the bloc's first associate member. Trump called the idea both "laughable" and a "hostile act."

How climate change worsened Nepal's deadly mountain collapse

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 02:03
A glacier and rock collapse in Nepal killed nearly 1,400 people and left thousands missing. Scientists say decades of warming helped set the disaster in motion.

US Congress passes Russia sanctions bill

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 02:01
The sanctions package is considered the most substantial US legislative effort against Moscow since Trump returned to the White House. Measures in the bill could lead to secondary sanctions on India, China and Iran.

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