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. Belgium has 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.

India's "Cockroach" movement founder, Abhijeet Dipke, was released after agreeing to certain conditions, according to the CJP's head of legal affairs. DW has more.

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.

Friedrich Merz, who has struggled for support within his party, on Saturday meets with the CDU/CSU's 90,000-strong Young Union. In Schleswig-Holstein, 3,000 people are expected at an AfD youth rally. DW has more.

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.

Students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists are taking to French streets to protest high prices and inequality. Police and protesters have already clashed in Paris and Marseille.

Students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists are taking to French streets to protest high prices and inequality. Authorities say they fear the rallies could turn violent.

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke is due to appear before a Special Executive Magistrate later in the day. Dipke was detained ahead of a demonstration in New Delhi on Friday. DW has more.

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.

Multiple mansions have been engulfed in the fires raging in California while firefighters continue to douse the blaze.

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.