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Tupac Shakur murder trial opens as prosecutors say 'Keffe D' ordered 1996 killing

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 09:55
A trial is finally underway 30 years after rap artist Tupac Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting. The case was long regarded as one of the nation's most prominent cold cases.

Philippines: student livestreams school shooting

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 07:27
Two students, including the shooter, have been killed and at least two others wounded at a private university campus in the southern port city of Zamboanga.

Zambia's Hichilema wins second presidential term

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 07:03
Hakainde Hichilema won over 60% of the vote in the first round of Zambia's presidential election. which also saw authorities launch raids against leading opposition figures on election night.

US tourist killed by lightning on Sicily's Mount Etna

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 01:48
Italian officials deployed a rescue helicopter in an attempt to save a US national after he was struck by lightning while apparently wondering above the tree line on Mount Etna during intense volcanic activity.

Somalia: Pirates seize commercial cargo ship

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 21:57
Monitors say eight armed men have taken control of a cargo ship off the coast of Somalia. Renewed pirate activity adds to the problems facing shippers in the Middle East.

UAE economy: On the brink or bouncing back?

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 20:46
On the one hand, the UAE economy is suffering due to the Iran war, as residents leave and tourists cancel plans. On the other hand, UAE authorities insist recovery is underway. What's really going on?

UAE economy: On the verge of collapse or on way to recovery?

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 20:46
On one hand, the UAE economy is suffering due to the Iran war, as residents leave and tourists cancel plans. On the other hand, UAE authorities insist everything is fine and recovery is underway. What's really going on?

Russia: Prison for opposition leader over war criticism

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 19:40
Lev Shlosberg of the Yabloko party has been sentenced to over 11 years in a penal colony for criticizing the war in Ukraine. "A single person is imprisoned, yet fear seeps into the hearts of millions," he said in court.

Germany: Bundeswehr troop numbers reach 13-year high

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 18:30
Germany's Defense Ministry is reporting a comparatively rare success story in its bid to bolster troop numbers. At the end of July, the total stood at around 186,700, roughly 3,700 more than a year earlier — a 2% boost.

Norway wealth fund sounds alarm on AI stock market bubble

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 17:00
The head of Norway's sovereign wealth fund has warned that soaring AI-driven stock valuations could trigger a sharp correction. How exposed is the world's largest sovereign wealth fund to a market downturn?

Norway wealth fund warns of AI-driven stock market bubble

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 17:00
The head of Norway's sovereign wealth fund has warned that soaring AI-driven stock valuations could trigger a sharp correction. How exposed is the world's largest sovereign wealth fund to a market downturn?

Indonesia neutrality tested by joint naval drill with China

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 16:37
Indonesia maintains a nonaligned foreign policy, but Jakarta's limited participation in a low-level naval exercise with China's navy near Taiwan has raised concerns.

Wildfires: Belgium battles blaze, France's Lecornu jeered

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 15:55
Fires are raging from Belgium to Greece as Europe suffers one of its most severe wildfire seasons to date. The blazes come amid frequent heat waves and drought that studies say are driven by human-induced climate change.

Middle East updates: Kushner meets Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 15:01
The meeting comes amid a stalled post-war Gaza plan and after an Israeli minister called for more Palestinians to be killed in the enclave. Meanwhile, Iran says it is finalizing a deal with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz.

Putin visited Kuril Islands to 'punish' Japan over Ukraine stance

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 14:47
Analysts have said a visit by Russia's leader to a disputed island chain sent a "message" to Japan, which for decades has sought to reclaim control of the territory.

Putin visited Kuril to 'punish' Japan over Ukraine stance

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 14:47
Analysts have said a visit by Russia's leader to a disputed island chain sent a "message" to Japan, which for decades has sought to reclaim control of the territory.

Can the cool north handle a surge in climate tourism?

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 14:03
With heat records continually being broken and southern summers getting hotter, travelers are heading north. Fragile ecosystems are paying the price.

Tourists seek cooler climates — but at what cost to nature?

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 14:03
With heat records continually being broken and southern summers getting hotter, travelers are heading north. Fragile ecosystems are paying the price.

Cooler destinations are drawing tourists — can nature cope?

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 14:03
With heat records continually being broken and southern summers getting hotter, travelers are heading north. Fragile ecosystems are paying the price.

Germany's AfD is labeled far-right, populist or extremist

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 13:51
Right-wing, far-right, fascist: Many terms are being thrown around in the debate about the AfD. What do they mean, and how appropriate are they when discussing the AfD? DW has this glossary.

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