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Avalanche in Nepal leaves 2 dead, several missing

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 20:47
An avalanche has struck the Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal after days of severe weather. Two guides are confirmed dead and at least 14 people remain missing in the remote region.

Two people killed as bus crashes on way to Oktoberfest

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 18:53
The bus was traveling from Italy to Munich, carrying 33 Filipino tourists who wanted to visit the famous beer festival. One of the dozens injured remains in life-threatening condition.

UK: 5 arrested after 'major incident' near Fairford air base

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 16:50
Scores of homes were evacuated in the UK town of Whelford, near an air base used by the US military, with bomb disposal teams checking "suspicious vehicles" at the scene. Police said five men had been arrested.

European cities seek ways of boosting affordable housing

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 16:47
In many major urban centers of Europe, the housing shortage has become an explosive social issue. DW looks into various models that have been put in place across the continent.

Switzerland: Voters reject stricter view of neutrality

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 14:59
Early projections show Swiss voters rejecting a stricter application of the country's vaunted neutrality. Swiss neutrality has been enshrined in the constitution since 1848.

Pope decries 'scourge' of sexual abuse during France visit

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 14:51
French bishops took "courageous" steps when faced with "the painful scourge of abuse of minors," Pope Leo XIV told the high-ranking clerics before his scheduled meeting with survivors at the Catholic shrine of Lourdes.

Germany news: Are Germans giving up their beloved meat and sausages?

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 13:34
Germans used to be all about sausages and meat. While those do remain popular, things seem to be slowly changing. There also are new insights into the economic side of East Germany's espionage DW has more.

UK reports 'major incident,' arrests near Fairford air base

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 12:14
Multiple buildings were evacuated in the UK town of Whelford, near an air base used by the US military, with UK police saying bomb disposal teams were checking vehicles on the scene. Several men had been arrested.

Northern Ireland: Pro-UK march to go through Catholic area

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 12:00
Northern Ireland: Pro-UK march to go through Catholic area

India news: Kolkata's SRFTI students allege violent attack

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 11:18
Students at Kolkata's Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute say they were attacked with knives after confronting an outside group over a meeting they allege was affiliated with the right-wing Hindu RSS.

India news: Assam Police detain CJP's Ashutosh Ranka

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 11:18
Ranka has criticized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over schools, land rights and electoral boundaries. DW has more.

Iran sticks to Hormuz plan after Trump rejects it

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 11:07
Iranian officials that while they were aware of Trump's comments on rejecting the new proposal, they had not received a formal message rejecting the plan that would open the Strait of Hormuz.

No public mentions of Taiwan at official Xi and Trump meeting

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 11:05
At a high-profile summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Washington, there was much talk of trade and artificial intelligence. One of the most contentious issues, Taiwan, was only discussed in private.

China sends two giant pandas off to Atlanta zoo after Xi-Trump summit

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 10:45
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang took off to Atlanta on a FedEx plane, with steamed corn buns, carrots and bamboo to snack on during the flight. Their trip is one of the few concrete things to come out the Xi-Trump summit.

Gunmen kill 27 people in two mass shootings in South Africa

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 09:08
South African police have launched a search for suspects after 17 people were found dead at a tavern southwest of Johannesburg. A separate tavern shooting near Cape Town left 10 dead.

South Africa: Pair of mass shootings leave dozens dead

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 09:08
South African police have launched a search for suspects after 17 people were found dead at a tavern southwest of Johannesburg. A separate shooting in Cape Town left 10 dead.

Powerful storm batters northeast US, hundreds of flights canceled

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 06:33
Hundreds of flights were canceled and thousands were delayed as a nor'easter brought flooding, power cuts and travel disruption to cities like New York, Boston and Philadelphia.

Spain: Thousands protest in Madrid against housing crisis

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 04:53
Tens of thousands rallied in the Spanish capital after an 87-year-old woman was dramatically evicted from her home this week. Protesters called for measures to curb rising costs and reduce evictions.

Backlash over data centers tests Europe's AI ambitions

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 21:08
Massive data centers needed to run AI are triggering protests across Europe. Their operators counter that they boost digital sovereignty and energy independence.

Europe's data centers may drive digital sovereignty

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 21:08
Massive data centers needed to run AI are triggering protests across Europe. Their operators counter that they boost digital sovereignty and energy independence.

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