US, Australia suspend consular services in Brazil ahead of elections
DW Englishby Roshni Majumdar5d ago
The United States announced it was suspending consular services at its embassy and consulates in Brazil due to security concerns starting Friday.
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top 54%Christa Pike unconscious after failed execution — attorneys
DW Englishby Roshni Majumdar6d ago
Christa Pike was unconscious and on a ventilator in a Nashville hospital in the hours after her bungled execution attempt in Tennessee, her attorneys said in a court filing on Friday.
New York governor condemns handling of Cornell rape case
DW Englishby Felix Tamsut6d ago
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the accuser of the six Cornell University students of gang rape was "failed" by those whose obligation was protecting her.
FlyDubai 'hero' pilot speaks for first time
DW Englishby Felix Tamsut6d ago
The Indian Flydubai pilot who was stabbed by his copilot in an apparent attempt to crash the plane has spoken about his ordeal for the first time.
Spain's parliament rejects housing bill as protests continue
DW Englishby Mark Hallam6d ago
Spain's parliament has narrowly voted down a pair of emergency government decrees aiming to quell widespread protests against rising rental costs for housing.
Israel's military rejects allegations portrayed in the award-winning documentary 'NAZA'
DW Englishby Petra Lambeck6d ago
When it premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in mid-September, "NAZA" received a 25-minute-long standing ovation and the Special Jury Prize.
Israel's top court allows Arab parties to run in election
DW Englishby Wesley Dockery6d ago
Israel's Supreme Court on Friday said that four Arab parties may compete in the Israeli parliamentary elections at the end of this month. Arabs make up around one fifth of Israel's population.
Iran accused of blocking SIM cards, digital access to silence dissent
DW Englishby Atefeh Chaharmahaliyan6d ago
In Iran, cell phone numbers are a key tool for digital identity verification and access to banking, judicial, administrative and insurance services, as well as many everyday activities.
Europe to release diesel reserves after Trump request
DW Englishby Felix Tamsut6d ago
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Europe will release parts of its diesel reserves with immediate effect.
Germany's Franz Reindl elected president of ice hockey global governing body IIHF
DW Englishby Chuck Penfold6d ago
Franz Reindl came from behind to narrowly beat Petr Briza of the Czech Republic in a run-off vote to become the International Ice Hockey Federation's new president on Friday.
Argentina launches cash-for-citizenship scheme
DW Englishby Mark Hallam6d ago
Argentina's government launched a scheme it hopes will attract wealthy investors and simultaneously "further strengthen the Argentine Republic's fiscal and financial position," offering people the...
Can there be solar for all, everywhere by the end of the decade?
DW Englishby Sarah Steffen6d ago
In a world set ablaze by war and global warming, with ever worsening climate disasters such as wildfires in Europe and collapsing glaciers in Nepal, solar energy provides the solution of clean...
Half of Europe witnessed record heat stress this summer — EU climate service
DW Englishby Wesley Dockery6d ago
A record 52% of Europe witnessed "very strong" heat stress by the end of this summer, the EU's Copernicus Climate Service (C3S) said in new research published on Friday.
Lost aviator Amelia Earhart: Can a new expedition finally solve one of aviation's greatest mysteries?
DW Englishby Julian Ryall6d ago
Amelia Earhart's attempt to become the first woman to fly around the globe at the equator ended in mystery when she and her navigator, Fred Noonan, disappeared over the Pacific Ocean in July 1937.
As Germans' frustration with their chancellor grows, most don't trust their leaders to solve problems
DW Englishby Sabine Kinkartz6d ago
Ahead of October 3, which marks the reunification of West and East Germany in 1990, pollster infratest dimap asked 1303 eligible voters to assess their personal situation.
Germany news: Reform row raises fears for Merz's coalition
DW Englishby Richard Connor6d ago
What you need to know - Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservatives are pressing their coalition partners to deliver promised pension and labor market reforms - Merz's Christian Democrats could hold...
Ukraine: Kyiv bridges shut after fatal Russian drone assault
DW Englishby Wesley Dockery6d ago
Several bridges in Kyiv have been closed as the result of new Russian drone attacks which killed one person in the city, the Ukrainian capital's authorities said Friday.
France: 400 schools closed as student protests continue
DW Englishby Matt Ford6d ago
Over 400 schools and colleges across France remained closed on Friday as student protests over education-related grievances continued — with some turning violent.
Taiwan: first new F-16V fighters arrive amid China threat
DW Englishby Matt Ford6d ago
Two new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets landed in Taiwan on Friday, the first of a batch of 66 US-made planes ordered back in 2019 as the island nation looks to bolster its defenses in the face of...
India news: Delhi protesters turn up heat on election chief, police tightens security
DW Englishby Mahima Kapoor6d ago
What you need to know - Large number of protesters gather in New Delhi's Jantar Mantar, demand election Chief's resignation - Police tighten security, say protest permission not granted Here are...