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Spain: Floods leave 102-year-old woman dead in southeast

Sat, 10/03/2026 - 15:01
Authorities in Spain rescued some 90 people after heavy rain sparked flooding in the town of Madrigueras. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed his condolences to the family of a 102-year-old woman who died.

On German Unity Day, Steinmeier laments 'bitter setbacks'

Sat, 10/03/2026 - 13:56
Germany's president has used his final Unity Day speech to warn the hopes of the reunification era have suffered "bitter setbacks." DW has the latest.

India news: Cockroach Janta Party announces Delhi march for October 10, calls for election chief's resignation

Sat, 10/03/2026 - 13:13
The Cockroach Janta Party has called for a protest in Delhi if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar does not resign. After the Indian men's cricket team struck gold, all eyes are on their hockey counterparts.

Russia strikes another major bridge in Kyiv, says mayor

Sat, 10/03/2026 - 11:36
The attack on Kyiv's Northern Bridge comes after the Southern Bridge on the Dnipro river was hit multiple times by Russia's drones.

Flydubai co-pilot attempted 'terrorist attack,' UAE says

Sat, 10/03/2026 - 11:17
The man, who stabbed his fellow pilot on an Israel-bound Flydubai flight, was reportedly barred from flying in his native Oman over security concerns.

Morocco's first female head of government: Symbol or real reform?

Sat, 10/03/2026 - 11:10
Fatima Zahra Mansouri has been chosen as Morocco's first female prime minister. Is her appointment a kind of symbolism, to show Morocco in a positive light? Or could Mansouri bring genuine changes for Moroccan women?

Bosnia and Herzegovina is still shaped by war, separatism, EU ambitions

Sat, 10/03/2026 - 09:51
Bosnia and Herzegovina is governed by a system established after the Bosnian war — more than 30 years ago. Ethnic divisions, a complex administration and European integration all shape the country's political reality.

Bosnia-Herzegovina shaped by war, separatism, EU ambitions

Sat, 10/03/2026 - 09:51
Bosnia-Herzegovina is governed by a system established after the Bosnian war — more than 30 years ago. Ethnic divisions, a complex administration and European integration all shape the country's political reality.

Latvia votes in parliamentary election amid rising costs

Sat, 10/03/2026 - 09:06
Around 1.5 million Latvians are eligible to vote in an election which has been dominated by national security concerns and rising living costs. Four Eurofighter jets are on NATO deployment over Latvia during the poll.

German reunification: How inequality is shaping a new East German identity

Sat, 10/03/2026 - 07:54
A new study highlights persistent structural disparities in wealth and leadership positions between East and West Germany, 36 years after reunification.

Australia: Car crashes into rugby fans, 10 injured

Sat, 10/03/2026 - 07:27
The driver has been identified as an 18-year-old man who is said to have been "revving" when he lost control of his car.

Co-pilot on Flydubai flight was banned from flying by Oman

Sat, 10/03/2026 - 06:52
The man who stabbed his fellow pilot, the captain of the Israel-bound Flydubai flight, was reportedly barred from flying in his native Oman over security concerns.

US, Australia suspend consular services in Brazil

Sat, 10/03/2026 - 05:24
The US and Australia have announced a halt to their consular services in Brazil beginning Friday. The news comes two days before Brazilians head to the polls to vote in the high-stakes presidential election.

Christa Pike unconscious after failed execution — attorneys

Sat, 10/03/2026 - 01:52
Lawyers for Christa Pike said she's unconscious and on a ventilator after a botched execution attempt. Pike is believed to be the first person to have survived the administration of lethal drugs in the modern era.

North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea, Seoul says

Sat, 10/03/2026 - 01:06
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea off its east coast, the South Korean military has said.

UK: Man charged with planning to attack Nigel Farage

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 23:38
The suspect was already charged with the killing of Reform UK's Ann Widdecombe.

New York governor condemns handling of Cornell rape case

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 22:09
An 2024 alleged gang rape at the prestigious Cornell University has gained national attention after the accuser, identified only as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit. A special prosecutor has been appointed to handle the case.

FlyDubai 'hero' pilot speaks for first time

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 20:15
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Captain Smit Machchhar via video call. Meanwhile, authorities in the UAE and Israel said an investigation is making progress.

Spain's parliament rejects housing bill as protests continue

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 19:39
Spain's minority government suffered defeat in parliament as it tried to push through a pair of emergency measures aimed at making housing more affordable. A pensioner's eviction and protests led to the bid.

"NAZA": Israeli military issues statement on film

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 18:55
The award-winning documentary "NAZA" continues to spark controversy in Israel. The Israeli military has now published a multi-page statement calling the film's portrayal "distorted."

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