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Italy: Etna eruption in Sicily halts Catania flights

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 18:01
Sicily's Catania airport has suspended flights again as Mount Etna continues to spew lava and volcanic ash. The eruption has disrupted travel during the peak summer holiday season.

Gulf states scramble for Strait of Hormuz alternatives

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 16:35
Saudi Arabia has redirected oil exports away from the Strait of Hormuz, but most Gulf producers still lack a reliable backup option to the world's most important energy choke point.

Gulf states scramble for Strait of Hormuz alternative

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 16:35
Saudi Arabia has redirected oil exports away from the Strait of Hormuz, but most Gulf producers still lack a reliable backup option to the world's most important energy choke point.

India: Data centers boom as water supply runs low

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 16:25
More than half of India's data centers are in regions that are already water-stressed ― and the country is racing to build more.

Short on US Patriot missiles, Ukraine looks for alternatives

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 14:43
Russia is putting pressure on Ukraine with ballistic missiles, but Kyiv is short of Patriot interceptors. Domestic production and European alternatives take time. Can Kyiv realistically reduce its dependence on the US?

Europe braces for next heat wave

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 14:41
More than half the continent, including much of Germany, is set for a third wave of extreme heat this summer. The prolonged hot weather has significantly worsened wildfires and drought conditions across Europe.

Germany news: Cabinet approves intelligence service reforms

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 12:28
Germany's domestic and foreign intelligence services are to get greater powers to deal with hybrid threats. Meanwhile, transport ministers are meeting to find solutions to increasingly low river levels. DW has more.

EU waste packaging rules: Why small businesses are worried

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 12:21
The EU has introduced new rules targeting packaging waste and "forever chemicals." Although the changes will be phased in slowly, some small sellers have already paused shipments due to the additional red tape.

EU packaging rules: Why small firms are sounding the alarm

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 12:21
The EU has introduced new rules targeting packaging waste and "forever chemicals." Although the changes will be phased in slowly, some small sellers have already paused shipments due to the additional red tape.

AI helping create popular mobile sports games

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 12:08
After the World Cup and before the domestic season, many football fans still crave more. Amateur coders are helping to fill this gap.

Zambia's 2026 election: Key issues to watch

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 11:57
Economic recovery, youth turnout, women's representation and judicial independence are among the issues shaping Zambia's vote on Thursday.

Solar eclipse: What to look forward to

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 10:50
The last solar eclipse visible from the European mainland was in 1999. Here's what to expect, and how to prepare for this rare occasion.

India news: IndiGo engine failure triggers airport emergency

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 10:20
Chennai airport declared full emergency after an IndiGo flight suffered an engine failure, hours after reports that an Air India pilot involved in an on-air incident last week tested positive in a drug test. DW has more.

Pakistan says 3 nationals killed in Houthi Red Sea attack

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 09:42
Pakistan's foreign minister has said Islamabad "strongly condemns" Houthi attacks on commercial vessels while offering condolences to the families of the dead.

Australia approves new rules benefiting gig delivery workers

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 09:05
Delivery drivers in Australia are to be guaranteed "world-leading" higher pay and insurance cover on the job. The move could be a model for other countries.

Indonesia: Passengers rescued after Bali ferry catches fire

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 08:24
Authorities said they had visually confirmed that no passengers remained on the burning ferry, but were still confirming the total number.

North Korea tests missile ahead of US-South Korea drills

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 06:41
The suspected ballistic missile was launched towards Japan and likely fell just outside of its special economic zone, Tokyo said.

Drone attack hits Libya's largest oil refinery

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 03:06
Fires broke out at the Zawiya oil complex after explosives-laden drones struck the site. Hours later, fresh violence in Benghazi highlighted Libya's persistent security challenges.

UNESCO: 2.4 million girls barred from school in Afghanistan

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 01:49
Five years after the Taliban returned to power, millions of Afghan girls remain excluded from secondary education. UNESCO warns of lasting social and economic consequences.

Ebola: Over 2,000 dead in DR Congo as virus gathers pace

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 20:46
Authorities in the DRC say the Ebola virus is killing faster than any outbreak on record. Scientists say it began sooner than thought, may have been transmitted from animals to humans and is gaining momentum.

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