The left-wing Colombian president is a critic of Trump and vocally opposes Israel's operation in Gaza. Petro is in New York for the UN General Assembly and had called on US soldiers to disobey Trump.

Sunday's general election will be the most crucial since Moldova gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Russia is doing all it can to divert the country from its European course.

The $4 billion aid package was appropriated by the US Congress. The conservative-majority court said the freeze may continue, with the three liberal justices in dissent.

According to the updated constitution, Slovakia now "recognizes only two sexes, male and female." Rights groups say the move hurt the LGBTQ+ community in Slovakia and harm its relationship with the EU.

Donald Trump has said he thinks a deal to end the war in Gaza could soon be reached. Meanwhile, Israel PM Netanyahu has rejected the idea of allowing a Palestinian state as "madness." DW has more.

The Netherlands will give back the "Java Man" fossils that were taken "against the will of the people" from colonial Indonesia. The fossils were the first to show links between apes and humans.

Assata Shakur had lived in exile in Cuba since 1979, after escaping a prison sentence for killing a police officer.

The pro-Russia Heart of Moldova party was barred from the election after a court ruling limited the party's activities for one year, over allegations of voter bribery, illegal party financing and money laundering.

Donald Trump had long sought the prosecution of his former FBI director — now, his Justice Department has delivered. Retribution was at the core of Trump's 2024 campaign. He appears to be carrying it out in power.

Israel's prime minister said it would be "madness" for Israel to allow a Palestinian state to be established. Many delegates left the room before Benjamin Netanyahu began his speech. DW has more.

Donald Trump advised pregnant women not to take Tylenol amid announcing a set of new autism policies. Health experts are concerned. What do the studies cited by the White House actually say?

The US president's latest tariff move will see the US impose 100% levies on imports of branded or patented pharmaceutical goods from October 1. What could it mean for global trade?

Sonam Wangchuk has been accused by the Indian government of inciting violence with a speech prior to the protests in Ladakh. But the exact reason for his arrest on Friday has yet to be disclosed.

Stuttgart's Cannstatter Wasen beer and folk festival has opened with the traditional keg tap. The world's second-largest beer festival expects millions of visitors, despite economic headwinds.

Classical music needs fresh formats to stand out. Creative performers and organizers are charting new territory, drawing inspiration from transcultural musicians across the globe.

Israel has been coming under growing international pressure after UN experts classified its actions in the Gaza Strip as genocide. UEFA could become the first sports federation to suspend Israel.

Kneecap has generated widespread attention for its solidarity with Palestinians. Liam O'Hanna was facing terrorism charges after waving a flag of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah during a London concert in 2024.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa gained praise for his speech at the UN General Assembly. However, unresolved issues at home and a controversial forthcoming election cast a shadow over the optimism on Syria's streets.

While visiting the Uyghur-populated region, Chinese leader Xi Jinping hailed his ethnic autonomy policies and urged a joint effort for a "beautiful Xinjiang." But analysts and an exiled Uyghur tell a different story.

The leaders of the US and North Korea have expressed willingness to meet for a fourth time, but neither side has budged on the crucial question of containing North Korea's nuclear program.