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Nigeria has reported its first known case of Ebola during Africa's latest outbreak originating in the DRC. Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate said the patient was a woman who had recently flown to Abuja from Uganda.
As UN peacekeeping forces prepare to withdraw from Lebanon, Israel remains present and Hezbollah is still armed. A new EU support mission aims to strengthen Lebanon's army, but will not replace UN peacekeepers.
A drone strike hit a market in the Abyei border region disputed by Sudan and South Sudan and killed dozens. The drone caused a large fire when it hit a fuel depot. South Sudanese officials blamed Sudan's military.
The EU unveiled its priorities in the Arctic as it vies with Russia, China and the US for influence. EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said drone incursions, GPS jamming and cable sabotage undermine Arctic security.
With just under a week to go before the decisive presidential runoff election, polls show left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro are virtually tied.
Facing online harassment and police detentions, women are taking to the streets of Indian cities in large numbers for the youth-led "Cockroach" protests. Amid a large-scale crackdown, they refuse to be seen as victims.
The arrest of several men wearing anti-government T-shirts and the disruption of a political meeting have renewed debate over free expression and protest rights in Nigeria.
After five years, brothers Franz and Moritz Wagner are no longer playing together for the Orlando Magic. In the new NBA season, their separation will likely mean the new "German" team is the Charlotte Hornets.
A court in the western German state of Hesse has said Google is "spying" on people and has no right to publish information about their property on its Maps and Earth sites. The case stems from images taken from the air.
A new report reveals the plight of North Korean workers at a drone factory in Russia. It also raised concerns that Pyongyang could gain hands-on knowledge of advanced weapons systems through the workers it sends there.
Increasing amounts of US capital are flowing into Germany's traditional industrial firms and family-owned businesses. As many business owners struggle to find successors, more companies are becoming acquisition targets.
Berlin is host to a major exhibition on the founder of the Mongol Empire and his successors. Here's how Genghis Khan disrupted the course of history.
Germany's far-right AfD has launched an inquiry after the release of thousands of emails following a cyberattack. Also, investors pledged billions for Germany at a major summit in Berlin. DW has more news from Germany.
The MMX spacecraft is on its way to Mars' moon Phobos to collect surface samples that could help answer long-standing questions about the formation of the Solar System.
Marco Rubio's talks with Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar come as the two countries struggle to finalize a trade deal.
Voters have decisively rejected a proposal to begin the legal process toward Alberta's independence, dealing a major blow to a movement driven largely by economic grievances.
Christiane Amanpour's announcement comes after Paramount Skydance's controversial merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN's parent company.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused the United States of delaying deliveries of air defense missiles already paid for by European allies, as relations between Washington and Kyiv deteriorate.
At least four people have died in Spain as torrential rain has battered the country's eastern Mediterranean coast. The severe flooding had left more than 450 people stranded on rooftops, in buildings or in cars.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu told parliament the government would respond and reinforce police in major cities. He also accused extreme-left groups of trying to hijack what began as protests. DW has more.
A Bulgarian court has issued arrest warrants for two young German nationals suspected of setting fire to Starlink antennas. The case is reminiscent of another in Poland, which Warsaw says was orchestrated by Russia.
Preacher Paul Mackenzie was accused of encouraging his followers to starve themselves to death. He ran a Christian doomsday cult called the Good News International Church that claimed the end of the world was imminent.
Canada's oil-rich western province of Alberta is not deemed likely to vote in favor of a real breakaway plebiscite. Nevertheless the separatist movement hopes to gain leverage over Mark Carney's government.
Ethiopia has installed a new administration in conflict-hit Tigray after federal forces pushed back Tigrayan fighters. But tensions with Eritrea continue to raise fears of a wider regional war.
The Iran-backed group has claimed responsibility for the attack which killed new recruits at a military camp. The strikes follow deadly attacks over the weekend blamed on Saudi-led forces.
A year ago, Thailand granted long-staying refugees from Myanmar the right to work legally. Refugees and rights groups welcome the move but say the program's first year has exposed significant shortcomings.
A visit to India this week by Washington's top diplomat will skip New Delhi and instead include the world's largest oil refinery, which processes massive amounts of Russian crude. Is Trump looking for a new deal?
Amid funding shortages, the World Food Program has said it is being forced to reduce necessary aid. Over two-thirds of Palestinians in Gaza are facing acute hunger, according to the agency.
You Yeong-Gwang's The Rainfall Market tells the story of a mysterious, hidden shop that only opens when it rains. For a debut novel by an unknown author, it was a massive success.
Anders Fernstedt lives in London without any money. The Swedish native has built a most unusual home under the porch of a house worth over €200 million. How did that happen?
Authorities say 12 people, including an infant, have drowned in Greek waters in two separate incidents overnight. Another 22 people were rescued. A search-and-rescue operation is ongoing.
Helen Haines, an independent federal lawmaker, suffered severe injuries in what Australia's prime minister has called a deliberate attack by a man in a car.
Massive strikes overnight hit the capital Kyiv, and damaged power stations, killing at least one person and cutting power to hundreds of thousands.
Israeli police made the arrests following attacks on a US journalist and European diplomats in the occupied West Bank. Israeli human rights group Yesh Din has reported at least 170 settler attacks since September 27.
For the first time, AI is playing a major role in Israel's elections. Observers warn that deepfakes, bots and influence campaigns could sway voters.
Two men breached a fence at the Leipzig/Halle airport while practicing for a driving test. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced an industrial AI partnership with Nvidia. DW has more.
CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were due to be released on Sunday. The judge in the case has recused himself after claiming that he was threatened.
The candidates traded barbs, including over Bolsonaro's ties to US President Donald Trump in their first debate, days before the October 25 election runoff.
France's president has refused the resignation of his interior minister, who says police "lost control" during protests that turned violent at the weekend. France's PM has called for limited curfews around the country.
Human activity is driving plants and animals to extinction at an unprecedented rate. As countries meet in Armenia to discuss ways to reverse nature loss, DW reveals how declining biodiversity is already harming people.
An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Bulgaria after a bomb threat was reported near the Bulgarian-Romanian border. A MiG-29 fighter jet escorted the plane.
The US president again accused his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war. The remarks come amid renewed tensions over US policy toward Moscow, including waiving some sanctions.
A senior health official in Kenya said there have now been eight Ebola infections in the country, while in DR Congo the disease has spread to an eighth province.
Anti-government protesters continued calls for Edi Rama to step down as violent clashes between demonstrators and police persisted.
The US president said he supports Israel's current prime minister in the country's elections on October 27. But polls say Netanyahu and his far-right partners currently lack the majority to secure a new term.
Riyadh's Kingdom Center tower's management told the people employed there to work from home "until further notice," without giving a reason. This comes as Houthi attacks escalate.
Anger over living costs and low wages has brought Italians onto the streets. A major union has called a general strike for November 20.
Debris has damaged a moving car in Lithuania, where NATO jets were scrambled. Kyiv says Russian jamming may have diverted drones targeting Russia.
After undergoing a lung operation, the pope said he will resume his duties gradually. There is no "clinical reason" for his South America trip not to go ahead, his surgeon said.
Raphael Glucksmann wants to lead France's Socialists to power without working with the left-populist Jean-Luc Melenchon, who is particularly popular with young voters. How can the center-left candidate win them over?
Would you work 12 hours straight? The CDU/CSU and SPD are locked in a dispute over reforms to the Working Hours Act. Workplace flexibility, collective bargaining agreements and worker protection rules are at stake.
Rioters torched public buildings and looted shops across France, destroying Limoges' historic town hall. The violence erupted during nationwide cost-of-living protests.
Vietnam has signed a deal with four non-EU members that covers trade in goods and services, intellectual property rights, and sustainable development, among other areas.
Kyiv keeps issuing warnings that the satellite internet system Starlink is being restricted in Ukraine. How dependent is the country on the system, and what would happen if it went down?
Opposition parties still control the Czech Senate, in a major blow to Prime Minister Andrej Babis' and his governing coalition.
Two other prominent CJP leaders are set to be released on Sunday. India has seen huge rallies calling on the country's top election official to step down over alleged manipulation of voter rolls.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says a "serious incident" sparked a major fire at on Alberta military base. Four people have died, 39 are in hospital and at least 19 are in critical condition.
Organizers of the "No Kings" protests, known for their anti-Trump sentiment, are urging Americans to vote early in the November 3 midterm elections, as Republicans face tough races to retain control of Congress.
Donald Trump has described her as "garbage" and a "criminal" who does nothing but "bitch." Congress member Ilhan Omar has long been the target of angry verbal attacks from the US president. But why her?
Romanian Air Force F-16s shot down drones over Romanian territorial waters. Earlier this week, two chemical tankers were hit by drones near Romania's Black Sea coast.
The Egyptian president said his country was ready to defend Saudi Arabia "if requested." The comments come amid escalating Houthi attacks.
A group of Israeli settlers attacked vehicles carrying European diplomats in the West Bank, a day after an American photographer was beaten. Belgium and France have condemned the attack.
Experts believe that, so far, Germany has been ill-prepared — both militarily and mentally — for Russian provocations. They also warn against the idea that ending support for Ukraine would make Germany safer.
Four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, Pope Leo left the hospital in Rome. His doctors said he was well enough to return home.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to cut electricity and heating to civilians ahead of winter. He also called the US president's waiver of new sanctions on Moscow a boost for Vladimir Putin.
A fence breach at the Leipzig/Halle airport has triggered a major police operation. And, Christian Social Union leader Markus Söder calls for a "firewall" against leftists at a conservative youth conference.
Three Mexican men were found guilty last week of murdering foreign surfers in 2024. The case had drawn global condemnation, particularly in Australia, where two of the victims were from.
Unrest broke out in parts of France as students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists took to the streets to protest high prices and inequality. Police arrested over 1,000 people amid chaotic scenes.
Authorities have detained several people over a deadly stampede in India's eastern city of Kolkata, after the state vowed strict action. Meanwhile, 'Cockroach' leader Dipke is out of detention.
Multiple mansions have been engulfed in the fires raging in California while firefighters continue to douse the blaze. Thousands of people have been evacuated and many others are without power.
US police have praised the actions of three people who cut short a deadly shooting at a school in the state of Oregon. Three children and a teacher were killed in the attack, carried out by a former pupil at the school.
The US president cited national interests for his decision to sign a waiver on sanctions Congress voted to place on Russia.
The latest figures show that 3,335 square kilometers of the Amazon rainforest were cleared in the year ending in July, the lowest level since 1988. The drop has been described as an "historic achievement."
EU leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine at the Brussels summit. But souring relations with the US over Russia and Starlink and a big hole in the budget will make for a difficult winter for Ukraine.
Washington Post journalist Heidi Levine said she was beaten by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. Reporters Without Borders slammed the attack as "brazen violence."
Zacharia, having served only five days in the role, is now the shortest-serving press secretary in White House history. Her departure follows a rocky debut at the podium and controversy surrounding her background.
Girls wearing headscarves have been turned away from schools in Azerbaijan, triggering unusual protests involving children. The government rules do not mention hijabs. Why are schools enforcing unwritten rules?
Abiy Ahmed's office said there would be elections held in Tigray within 6 months. The move comes after an escalation in fighting between federal forces and a rebel alliance.
The Vatican has said that Pope Leo XIV is recovering from lung surgery. Photos released on Friday showed the pontiff celebrating Mass at Rome's Gemelli Hospital unaided.
Opposition parties have forced a debate in the Bundestag on the early-20th-century genocide Germany carried out in Namibia. Will this finally spur progress in addressing colonial crimes?
The murder of a young mother has once again sparked debate in Iran over so-called honor killings, the social acceptance of violence against women and the lack of protection for people vulnerable to gender-based violence.
Empty lecture halls, burning buildings and demands for change: Albanian students are spearheading a protest movement that has become the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Edi Rama in years.
As Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis continue to target Saudi Arabia, Riyadh's vulnerability threatens its claim on regional and religious leadership — as well as its standing as an economic powerhouse.
As the US and China race ahead, the European Union seeks to boost its economy with AI. Can it compete while protecting workers, safety and the climate?
President Zelenskyy has received words of encouragement from EU leaders, who pledged support for Ukraine's self-defense against Russia. This comes as winter approaches and the US seems to be withdrawing support.
Artificial intelligence is changing the way Indian workplaces operate — raising questions about productivity, skills and entry-level jobs.
Germany's parliament has backed a plan to help children save for retirement from the age of 6. Meanwhile, Jewish students report death threats after they confronted a far-right lawmaker.
The first two confirmed Ebola cases in Kenya have raised urgent questions about the country's public health preparedness and border controls. But the Health Ministry says there is no need for panic.
Citing problems with the data transmission network, Italian authorities have drastically reduced the volume of flights in their airspace. The ENAV authority ruled out malicious activity and said flights remained safe.
The two countries said the agreement aimed to safeguard Europe's automotive industry, encouraging development and research. Automakers in Europe have so far struggled to compete with Chinese electric car companies.
Demonstrators clashed with police as President Javier Milei's decision not to release funding for universities brought students and employees to the streets. Protesters say the country's future is at stake.
She started taking action against Hitler as a teenager and never stopped until her death in a concentration camp. Berlin's Blücherplatz is now being renamed after her.
At an international AI summit in Dublin, EU leaders promoted trusted and independent artificial intelligence. Critics question whether the bloc can close the gap with the US and China while maintaining strict regulation.
Formula One will return to Africa for the first time since 1993. There is concern Rwanda are using it as another sportswashing opportunity, but there is also hope the event's legacy can impact wider African society.
A fast-moving fire near Malibu has forced evacuations. Stronger overnight winds threaten to spread the flames further.
The latest victims of Indonesia's wildfires were trapped by thick smoke and fast-spreading flames, authorities said. Meanwhile, the toxic haze from the fires has spread to Indonesia's neighbors.
Police placed the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, Abhijeet Dipke, in preventive detention. He was calling for a protest in central Delhi in defiance of police efforts to restrict it. DW has more.
The oil-rich province of Alberta will vote to decide if it wants to remain a Canadian province or start the legal process toward separation.
A 16-year-old gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a teacher. Two others were wounded. A community member pursued and killed the suspected shooter, authorities said.
A minibus carrying truck drivers collided with a freight train near the Channel Tunnel entrance in France, injuring 19 people, two of them severely. Authorities launched an inquiry into what caused the accident.