Finland: EU leaders meet to forge new Arctic policy
DW Englishby Jon Shelton25d ago
European leaders are gathering in Rovaniemi, Finland, on Monday to plan a path forward for the bloc's presence in the Arctic.
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top 82%North Korea says recent drill shows 'huge destructive power'
DW Englishby Emilio Reynoso25d ago
North Korea said Monday that its recent "live-fire" drill demonstrated "huge destructive power." During the test on Saturday, different types of weapons were fired simultaneously, with the aim of...
India's women cricketers refuse cup from Pakistan minister
DW Englishby Shakeel Sobhan25d ago
What you need to know - India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final in Dubai on Sunday - The team skipped the trophy presentation with Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan's interior minister Here is a roundup...
Can Iran replace sea trade with land routes?
DW Englishby Amir Soltanzadeh25d ago
Can land corridors offset the impact of the maritime blockade on Iran? The US-led maritime blockade targeting Iranian ports has severely disrupted trade through its southern ports, but it is also...
In cosmopolitan Berlin, elections still closed to foreigners
DW Englishby Ben Knight25d ago
Abdu Taviq, an Egyptian software developer, ended up in Germany's capital more or less by chance seven years ago. "I wouldn't say I chose Berlin," he told DW.
Canada seeks 'unique alliance' with EU, Carney says
DW Englishby Mahima Kapoor25d ago
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday said he was pursuing unprecedented closeness with the European Union to reduce its dependence on its economically hostile neighbor, but not a...
Germany: Merz's CDU comes out on top in Lower Saxony polls
DW Englishby Timothy Jones25d ago
The conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has remained the strongest force at district level in the northwestern state of Lower Saxony following local elections there, preliminary results...
Cuban dance teacher ordered EU sabotage attacks from Russia
DW Englishby Mathias Bölinger; Julett Pineda; Anna Chaika25d ago
On social media platforms, the man called himself "Adrian" or "Dios," meaning "God” in Spanish. In 2024, accounts linked to the man posted job ads on Telegram.
Germany: CDU ahead in Lower Saxony local election
DW Englishby Jenipher Camino Gonzalez; Timothy Jones; Karl Sexton; Mark Hallam; Emilio Reynoso; Richard Connor; Dmytro Hubenko25d ago
What you need to know - The center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is projected to win local elections in the state of Lower Saxony - The SPD is set to come second, while the far-right...
Sweden election 'very close' as left bloc claims tight lead
DW Englishby Jenipher Camino Gonzalez; Karl Sexton25d ago
Sweden's election was too close to call after more than 86% of ballots had been counted on Sunday night.
Germany's Alexander Zverev wins US Open
DW Englishby Matt Pearson; Karl Sexton25d ago
Alexander Zverev has won his second Grand Slam singles title after the German top seed beat Ben Shelton in the US Open final on Sunday.
Turkey: 162 arrested in LGBTQ+ raids
DW Englishby Jon Shelton26d ago
Turkish police have arrested at least 162 people and searched the offices of six LGBTQ+ associations in weekend raids designed to support the country's campaign to protect family values.
Ukraine, Poland say Russia hit Warsaw-bound passenger train
DW Englishby Darko Janjevic26d ago
Russia launched two drone strikes on western Ukraine, very near its border with NATO member Poland, Ukrainian and Polish authorities said on Sunday.
Croatia: 'Monster' fire triggers evacuation on Brac island
DW Englishby Darko Janjevic26d ago
Nearly 700 people were evacuated amid a wildfire on the Adriatic island of Brac, Croatian media outlets reported on Sunday, following a tense night which saw hundreds of firefighters defending...
Vanuatu ferry capsize leaves one dead, 30 missing
DW Englishby Jon Shelton26d ago
At least one person has died and another 30 remain missing after an inter-island ferry in Vanuatu sank in poor weather on Friday.
A Romani artist in Hungary reclaims his identity
DW Englishby Astrid Benölken; Tobias Zuttmann26d ago
The painting on the canvas is of a man playing chess with a robot. The color on his face is still damp and glistening.
Germany: Lower Saxony local polls in focus after AfD win
DW Englishby Timothy Jones; Karl Sexton; Mark Hallam; Emilio Reynoso; Richard Connor; Dmytro Hubenko26d ago
What you need to know - Local polls in the state of Lower Saxony are drawing unusual attention after the landslide AfD win in neighboring Saxony-Anhalt - A new poll has shown that the far-right...
Sweden election: Center-left coalition leads initial polls
DW Englishby Karl Sexton26d ago
Polls closed in Sweden's general election on Sunday where the center-left opposition is hoping to return to power after four years.
Indonesia rescuers search for 140 people after ferry sinks
DW Englishby Seerat Chabba; Wesley Dockery26d ago
An Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people sank in the Java Sea on Sunday after it was hit by bad weather, local authorities said.
Indonesia rescuers search for 140 people from stricken ferry
DW Englishby Seerat Chabba; Wesley Dockery26d ago
An Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people lost contact with authorities in the Java Sea on Sunday after it was hit by bad weather.