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Germany news: Merz says Trump's Russia diesel deal 'out of question' for Europe

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 19:01
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia would be "out of the question" for Germany and the EU. Meanwhile, the ruling coalition has been rocked by a major resignation. DW has more.

US federal agents search home of Trump critic Ilhan Omar

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 18:12
Justice Department officials said the Washington residence of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, an outspoken opponent of President Trump, was raided as "part of an ongoing federal investigation."

Pope lung nodule: Could it be cancer?

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 17:41
The case of Pope Leo shows how small lung nodules are often found during routine health checks. Quick treatment is generally advised before nodules can grow to become larger life-threatening masses.

Starlink India launch: Why Elon Musk is still waiting

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 17:33
Despite securing key approvals, the Starlink satellite internet service remains in regulatory limbo, raising questions about security clearances, competition and India’s investment climate.

Can South Korea and Ukraine resolve their diplomatic spat over North Korean POWs?

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 16:10
Seoul and Kyiv are trading accusations after the transfer of two North Korean POWs to South Korea. The South insists the move was to be kept secret as it seeks to avoid antagonizing Pyongyang.

Cyprus closer than ever to joining Schengen but political hurdles relating to the Green Line and British Sovereign Base Areas remain

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 15:59
The European Commission says Cyprus is ready to join the Schengen Area. Yet questions relating to the island's division and British military bases could still complicate its path to Europe's border-free travel zone.

Ukraine says Russia launched strikes hours after Donald Trump announced an 'energy ceasefire'

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 14:54
Less than 24 hours after Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire," Ukraine reported Russian strikes on the northeastern city of Kharkiv. The Kremlin says it would only consider a one-day ceasefire for an election.

Ukraine: Zelenskyy accuses Russia of ceasefire violations

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 14:54
Less than 24 hours after Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire," Ukraine reported Russian strikes on the northeastern city of Kharkiv. The Kremlin says it would only consider a one-day ceasefire for an election.

Germany's Wadephul calls new EU sanctions 'unprecedented' blow to Russia

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 13:48
The European Union has approved its largest-ever sanctions package against Moscow, targeting more than 1,000 entities tied to the military-industrial complex. The move took place in an EU foreign ministers' meeting.

Saudi Arabia: Deadly Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport fuel fears of wider Middle East conflict

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 13:41
Deadly Houthi attacks on Saudi airports have disrupted flights and raised fears of a wider regional conflict, as the US considers military action.

Nobel Prize in Economics goes to pair of US economists

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 12:55
Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford got the Nobel for developing economic models that help governments and central banks respond more effectively to booms and recessions.

India news: Opposition parties march to Supreme Court

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 12:38
Intensifying their demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, opposition parties are holding a march to the Supreme Court. Follow DW for more.

Germany's women: Ena Mahmutovic makes her case to become Germany's next No.1 goalkeeper

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 12:27
Germany's win against Australia saw Ena Mahmutovic excel in goal. The 22-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper is considered the successor to Ann-Katrin Berger and is making a name for herself.

Frankfurt Book Fair: Rights lawyer Sands awarded peace prize

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 11:26
Franco-British lawyer and author Philippe Sands was awarded the German Book Trade's Peace Prize this weekend. Accepting the award, Sands criticized Germany's "inappropriate silence" regarding Israel.

Germany news: Söder demands CDU supports of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt reveal themselves

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 10:46
Bavaria's conservative leader has called on bloc members who voted for an AfD parliamentary speaker to come forward. Meanwhile, the ruling coalition has been rocked by a major resignation. DW has more.

How green is Europe's urban public transport? A data-driven reality check

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 10:30
Greener buses and cleaner fleets are reshaping public transport across Europe. But are cities moving fast enough to meet their zero-emission goals?

UK students call for school uniforms to be banned in pornography

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 10:24
Short skirts, knee-high socks, white blouses: Girls' school uniform items are widely used as costumes in pornographic videos. As students experience harassment, a group wants to change that.

Hurricane Simon batters Mexico's Pacific Coast

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 09:50
Hurricane Simon is currently running parallel to Mexico's Pacific Coast, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to vulnerable towns.

Germany: Bas quits as SPD co-chair amid coalition friction

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 09:20
Bärbel Bas has resigned as labor minister and as co-leader of the Social Democrats as tension grows with Chancellor Merz's CDU.

How Iran's elite forces 'mold the minds of the young cadets'

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 08:00
Months of correspondence with two high-ranking defectors have given DW's investigative unit a rare look at the mindset of the regime's loyal servants — and revealed a clandestine circle that allegedly plots murders.

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