Indonesia: Search underway after ferry loses contact
The ship was carrying over 240 people in the Java Sea and had departed from the city of Surabaya.
Sweden election: Far right eyes power for 1st time
The populist Sweden Democrats could enter government for the first time if incumbent Ulf Kristersson's bloc wins. The left-wing opposition led by former PM Andersson has seen its lead narrow as election day has neared.
France: Attack ruled out in train derailment
More than 40 were injured when a train derailed between Rouen and Caen in Normandy, northwest France, on Friday evening. Investigators say there is "no indication" the incident was deliberate.
Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI slowdown
Elon Musk and OpenAI chief Sam Altman say they agree with Amodei's view that safety measures need time to catch up to AI's rapid development, after a recent hacking incident by AI agents.
Germany news: Thousands protest against AfD in Düsseldorf
Police said around 20,000 people demonstrated in Düsseldorf under the slogan "Not a Step Back!" to protest the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and right-wing hate speech. DW has more.
Baghdad confirms attack on Saudi pipeline came from Iraq
Saudi Arabia has said it will not relatiate and wants Iraq to "take the necessary measures." Baghdad is under pressure from the United States to rein in Iran-backed militias.
Ukraine: Several killed in series of Russian strikes
Local authorities said several civilians were killed and dozens more wounded across Ukraine by Russian strikes. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has rejected Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal to meet with the Russian leader in Miami.
Bulgaria: Fire at factory making munitions for Ukraine
Bulgarian authorities are investigating a fire at a munitions factory for links to an explosion at a similar facility in August. Arms maker EMCO says no human error was involved, as investigators look at sabotage.
Trump visits Ireland, says unification would be 'fantastic'
US President Donald Trump's trip to Ireland to watch a golf tournament has also included meetings with leaders there.
Uganda lays 'boy king' Oyo to rest amid succession row
A funeral is underway for King Oyo Nyimba, who was crowned in the Tooro Kingdom in 1995 aged just 3. His death at 34 has triggered a dispute over a successor, as rumors abound of possible heirs born out of wedlock.
BRICS summit leaders urge 'maximum restraint' in Middle East
The joint delcaration at the BRICS 2026 summit expressed 'deep concern' over escalation of tensions in the Middle East. China's President Xi.Jingping said the Iran war was not in the bloc's interest. Follow DW for more.
Russian GRU spies behind failed Leipzig attack: reports
A German newspaper has cited reports tying a failed attack at Leipzig Airport to Moscow's GRU military intelligence agency. One suspect's ties to GRU were known when he entered the country, yet he was not surveilled.
Brazil: Flavio Bolsonaro faces corruption probe weeks before election
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, Lula's top rival in next month's election, is under investigation for alleged corruption linked to financing a biopic about his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Corals as climate archive: Are El Nino events intensifying?
Records show that El Nino events have been frequent and often extreme over the past few decades. Is this normal? Or is it the result of climate change? Corals can give us a clear indication.
Corals as climate archive: Are El Ninos intensifying?
Records from the past few decades show that, during this period, El Nino events have been frequent and often extreme. But is this normal, or is it the result of climate change? Corals can give us a clear indication.
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles day after trilateral drills end
North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea a day after the US, South Korea and Japan concluded joint military exercises Pyongyang had called provocative.
Russia's drone war comes to Moldova and Romania
Incursions by Russian drones into Moldovan and Romanian airspace are increasingly common. This week the Ukrainian president's plane was stopped from taking off from Chisinau. Observers suspect the attacks are deliberate.
DW exclusive: Zelenskyy offers to meet Putin at G20 in Miami
In an interview with DW, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country was in a strong position to negotiate and offered to meet Vladimir Putin in Miami.
France: Sabotage suspected in train derailment
Dozens were injured when a train derailed between Rouen and Caen in Normandy, northwest France, on Friday evening. Police believe the accident may have been deliberately caused, local media say.
France: More than 40 injured in train derailment
The train derailed between Rouen and Caen in Normandy, northwest France, on Friday evening. One of the injured was in a critical state.
