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At Venice Film Festival, politics take center stage

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 17:05
With works about Gaza, Ukraine and Elon Musk, political cinema is in the spotlight at the 2026 Venice Film Festival.

Deceived and deployed: How young Cameroonians end up fighting in Russia's war in Ukraine

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 16:39
Analysts say economic desperation and fraudulent recruitment schemes are funneling Cameroonian youth into the Russian military — with deadly consequences. Does the Cameroonian government need to act more decisively?

Canada's Carney holds firm against Trump tariffs

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 16:38
Canada is facing new US import penalties after Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to match US tariffs on China. Other countries are watching as the Trump trade clash turns into a fight over economic sovereignty.

Tariffs spat: Carney bets Canada can defy Trump

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 16:38
Canada is facing new US import penalties after Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to match US tariffs on China. Other countries are watching as the Trump trade clash turns into a fight over economic sovereignty.

EU puts ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under stricter rules

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 16:36
ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox now have over 45 million average monthly users in Europe, making them subject to the Digital Services Act.

Iran retaliates, condemns US strikes on Larak Island

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 15:47
The Revolutionary Guards carried out strikes in Jordan and the UAE in response to the US strikes on Iran earlier. Follow DW for the latest.

Saxony-Anhalt State Premier Schulze takes on far-right AfD

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 15:28
The AfD is far ahead in the polls in Saxony-Anhalt. But Schulze is determined to keep the AfD from becoming the first far-right party since World War II to lead a German state government.

In Saxony-Anhalt, Sven Schulze takes on far-right AfD

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 15:28
The AfD is way ahead in the polls in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt. But the young incumbent state premier insists he can stop the far right from leading a government for the first time since World War II.

Putin-Modi meeting at SCO: Can Russia-India ties hold?

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 15:02
Indian Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Putin are at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan as Moscow and New Delhi face rising tensions with Washington.

Italy extends Schengen suspension with Spain

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 14:51
Italy's far-right government announced that it will continue to exclude Spanish nationals from the free movement agreement for another 15 days.

Modi-Putin meeting at SCO: Can India-Russia ties hold?

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 14:47
Indian PM Modi meets Russia's President Putin at the SCO summit in Bishkek as Moscow and New Delhi face rising tensions with Washington — Russia over war-related sanctions, and India over its energy and trade choices.

Nepal floods test PM Balen's young government

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 14:34
A year after Gen Z-led protests swept Prime Minister Balendra "Balen" Shah to power, deadly floods are testing his government's ability to manage a national crisis.

Nepal floods: A major test for PM Balen's government

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 14:34
A year after Gen Z-led protests swept Prime Minister Balendra "Balen" Shah to power, deadly floods are testing his government's ability to manage a national crisis.

Niger's failed coup exposes cracks in the military — and Russia's influence

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 14:32
The failed coup in Niger has brought deep divisions within the military to light. As Russia's support highlights the junta's fading influence, soldiers continue to face jihadi attacks, poor equipment and little pay.

Niger: Failed coup exposes junta's weakness — and Russia's influence

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 14:32
The failed coup in Niger brings deep divisions within the military to light. As Russia's support highlights the junta's fading influence, soldiers continue to face jihadist attacks, poor equipment and little pay.

Swiss police arrest man over deadly rave shooting

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 14:23
One woman was killed and several others were injured in a shooting at a rave in the Swiss town of Aarau over the weekend. Police say a 43-year-old suspect has been arrested.

With multilateralism in decline, what's next for the world?

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 14:13
The global political architecture is shifting, partly as a result of the actions of US President Donald Trump. As nations search for a new world order, some may gain influence and power, while others have much to lose.

Inside the sea cucumber smuggling boom

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 13:50
A quiet multimillion‑dollar black market is exploding across the Indian Ocean, driven by one unlikely animal: the sea cucumber.

Israel signs €3 billion arms export deal with Greece

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 13:02
Israel said one of its largest ever arms export deals would entail setting up an air defense system for Greece.

Ailing Djokovic 'despised' every moment of US Open defeat

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 12:45
Novak Djokovic has exited in the first round of a Grand Slam for the first time in over two decades. Could time — or an unknown health condition — be catching up with the Serbian tennis legend?

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