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Finland: Google announces €13 billion AI, energy investment

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 01:27
Google has announced a plan to expand AI data centers and buy massive amounts of nuclear energy. Finland's security services have warned of there are risks, but the right-wing government says the deal will bring jobs.

Norway's PM: Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 23:01
A drone nearly struck a plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from Moldova to Oslo, according to Norway's prime minister. However, a Ukrainian source said the threat may have been overstated.

China: English to be removed as a graded core subject?

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 22:34
A university professor is calling for English to no longer be taught as a graded core subject in Chinese schools. Opponents argue that, in a globalized world, knowing English is beneficial for the country and career.

Ceuta: Documents show Spanish intelligence warned of crisis

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 20:53
Spain declassified documents that showed warnings issued a day before more than 70,000 migrants rushed the Ceuta border fence. Meanwhile, the EU announced funds to strengthen the border and return migrants to Morocco.

Ceuta: EU grants Spain €115 million in emergency aid

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 20:53
The EU has said the funds will go toward bolstering border security and returning migrants to Morocco. The move comes in the wake of a crisis that saw more than 70,000 migrants overwhelm the Spanish exclave in July.

Germany's connection to the September 11, 2001 attacks

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 20:52
The 9/11 attacks were partly planned in Hamburg, via the so-called Hamburg cell, whose members played key roles in the plot. A look back at a day that shook up Germany’s approach to national security.

Serbia, the conflicted EU candidate

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 19:50
On paper, Belgrade has pursued EU membership for years. But accession has long been stalled. The hero's farewell given to war criminal Mladic exposed just how far Serbia has alienated itself from Europe.

Switzerland: Two killed in power plant explosion

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 19:02
A fire and subsequent explosion have killed two workers at a Swiss hydroelectric power plant. Authorities say the facility suffered major damage in the incident.

Iran tightens social control with crackdown on cafes

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 18:43
Authorities are keeping a close eye on cafes, fearing they could play a role in fostering anti-government sentiment.

How Ethiopia's constitutional reform gives PM more power

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 18:18
Does Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stand to benefit from a planned constitutional reform in the country? A new presidential system would reshape political power — and could give him even more power in office.

Ethiopia's constitutional reform: What does it mean — especially for Abiy?

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 18:18
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stands to benefit from a planned constitutional reform in the country. A new presidential system would reshape political power — and could give him a more powerful mandate in office.

Oil prices rise as Middle East conflict escalates

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 17:16
The price of oil returned to triple digits in US dollars, as conflict in the Middle East threatens supply chains and puts a strain on global reserves.

Syria arms depot explosion kills at least 14

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 16:53
The explosion struck near the Syrian city of Sarmada in Idlib province in the northwest. The Defense Ministry said the weapons and remnants from the war were being stored temporarily at the site before being relocated.

How Belarusians still find hope in a silenced country

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 16:43
The documentary "Letters From the Silenced Country" depicts the ongoing repression under the authoritarian regime. Director Andrei Kutsila talked to DW ahead of the film's Venice premiere.

Why we're still looking for dark matter

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 16:23
When physicists said they may have spotted evidence of dark matter almost 100 years after it was proposed as a theory, the internet lit up. Here's why we're searching for the thing that holds everything else together.

Cambodia's floating schools hit by rising fuel costs

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 15:57
The Iran war has sent fuel prices higher in Cambodia, squeezing families who rely on fishing and boats for their livelihoods. For children living on Tonle Sap, rising fuel costs pose yet another barrier to education.

EU proposes more restrictions for Airbnb, holiday rentals

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 15:27
The European Union wants tighter rules on short-term rentals to tackle housing shortages in tourist hotspots.

Syria: How the 'house of sisters' threat split society

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 14:27
Rumor has it that the 'house of sisters' is where kidnapped women from other Syrian sects are forced to convert to Islam. Nobody knows if it really exists, but it's being used to create communal tensions anyway.

LIV Golf in financial turmoil: what's next for the sport?

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 14:16
Six months after Saudi Arabia pulled funding from the breakaway organization, LIV Golf have filed for bankruptcy protection. Several of the world's best players signed on to LIV, so where does that leave golf?

Norway's King Harald V laid to rest in state funeral

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 14:06
Heads of state from around the world came to Oslo to pay tribute to the late monarch.

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