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Ukraine: Russian strike on Kyiv gas station kills 2

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 18:53
With fighting on the front lines mostly stalled, Russia has been increasingly hitting petrol stations and other civilian targets. Ukraine has also been attacking Russia with drones, killing three people on Friday.

US commemorates 25 years since 9/11 terror attack

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 18:26
A quarter century has passed since Islamists hijacked four commercial jets and turned them into weapons against the US. On Friday, ceremonies in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington DC marked the dark anniversary.

Iran pursues cautious escalation ahead of US midterms

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 17:54
Tehran appears to be boosting pressure on Washington ahead of the crucial midterm vote, but shows little desire to return to a full-scale war.

India's BRICS strategy tested with Xi, Putin set to visit

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 16:31
New Delhi's "America Plus" approach sees India deepening its ties with China and Russia, while also trying to keep BRICS from turning into an anti-Western platform.

Uber leaves two key African markets — and their drivers in despair

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 15:57
Uber's departure from Nigeria and Uganda has left countless customers high and dry. But what about drivers? With fuel prices, maintenance and other operating costs rising, many say they're struggling to make a living.

BRICS Summit 2026: Putin, Modi reaffirm partnership

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 15:22
Modi will also meet Xi Jinping as India seeks to balance ties with China and Russia. The wars in Ukraine and Iran could test the group's unity at the summit. Follow DW for more.

Iran war: Saudi-Houthi escalation intensifies Yemen conflict

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 14:52
The Houthi takeovers of Mokha, Dhubab and Perim in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait threaten to push Yemen deeper into the Middle East war. The Iran-backed group has made advances against Yemen's government and Saudi Arabia.

Germany charges 7 suspected Hamas members over attack plot

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 14:36
Prosecutors say the suspects had moved beyond general preparations and were already pursuing a concrete plan for a deadly attack on Israeli or Jewish targets.

9/11 conspiracy theories that continue to circulate

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 14:26
A quarter-century after the September 11, 2001, attacks, they are still the focus of numerous conspiracy theories. Why do people believe them?

Why North Korea's Kim Jong Un doesn't need a US deal

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 13:40
Donald Trump's overtures to North Korea's dictator have gone nowhere, with an emboldened Pyongyang accelerating its nuclear program and solidifying alliances with Russia and China.

Yemen: Houthis tighten control of strategic Red Sea towns

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 13:10
Reports indicate Houthi militants have taken over the port city of Mokha along with Perim Island, which occupies a strategic position on a vital transport waterway in the Red Sea.

Turks in Germany anxious after AfD wins in Saxony-Anhalt

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 13:07
The Alternative for Germany party's win in Saxony-Anhalt has alarmed people of Turkish origin in eastern states. Will workers and business owners abandon the increasingly AfD-friendly region for the more welcoming west?

China angered by Taiwan VP's visit to EU democracy forum

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 13:02
Beijing has lodged a complaint with Italy and the EU over top Taiwanese officials visiting a democracy conference. The EU is navigating contentious issues with China and high-ranking Taiwanese visits are rare.

The 'end of an era' as Goethe-Institut in Russia closes

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 12:39
The Goethe-Institut was one of the last German institutions still operating in Russia. However, following Moscow's decision to close its offices, all employees will have to stop working by September 13.

Germany: Far right lead in upcoming state election polls

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 12:02
Polling suggests the far-right AfD is carrying its momentum into another upcoming state election. Meanwhile, former Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged people not to take democracy for granted. DW has more.

Hong Kong Tiananmen activists jailed for up to 7 years

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 11:40
Three pro-democracy activists who organized annual commemorations of China's deadly 1989 Tiananmen crackdown were charged under Hong Kong's Beijing-backed national security law.

Magyar vs. Moscow: Hungary toughens stance toward Russia

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 11:20
Prime Minister Peter Magyar has abruptly ended the era of his predecessor's warm relations with Russia: Hungary has expelled 10 Russian diplomats. The Kremlin is considering halting gas supplies in response.

Magyar vs. Moscow: Hungary's new tough stance toward Russia

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 11:20
Hungarian PM Peter Magyar has abruptly ended the era of his predecessor's warm relations with Russia: Budapest has expelled 10 Russian diplomats from the country. Moscow is considering halting gas supplies in response.

Philippines ferry fire: Search continues for dozens missing

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 11:18
Firefighters searching for survivors combed through the smoking remains of a ferry off the coast of Coron island in the Philippines. Five people died and over 40 have been rescued

India news: Putin, Modi to hold talks ahead of BRICS Summit

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 11:17
Modi will also meet Xi Jinping as India seeks to balance ties with China and Russia. The wars in Ukraine and Iran could test the group's unity at the summit. Follow DW for more.

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