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Brazil judge suspends law that reduces Bolsonaro's jail term

Sun, 05/10/2026 - 06:37
Brazil's top court prohibited the implementation of legislation that would drastically cut former President Jair Bolsonaro's prison term.

Greek minister says mystery drone from a 'foreign state'

Sun, 05/10/2026 - 02:32
A Greek military source said the flying robot, found this week off the island of Lefkada, may have been Ukrainian. Kyiv has admitted using drones to target Russian oil tankers in the Mediterranean.

Putin says he thinks Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 22:16
The Russian president made the remarks as Moscow and Kyiv observe a three-day ceasefire in their four-year conflict.

Hantavirus: Countries prepare to evacuate ship passengers

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 19:46
Germany and the US are among the countries sending aircraft to evacuate their citizens from the MV Hondius cruise ship. The ship is expected to arrive in Tenerife on Sunday morning.

Hantavirus: WHO chief reassures Tenerife residents as Spain prepares for cruise ship's arrival

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 19:46
The WHO chief has reassured Tenerife residents, as Spanish authorities prepare to receive the MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak.

Hungary: Peter Magyar sworn in as prime minister

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 16:07
Peter Magyar vowed to implement wide-ranging reforms after winning a landslide election last month, ending Viktor Orban's 16 years in power.

Australian far-right party wins first lower house seat

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 16:03
The far-right populist One Nation party has won its first seat in Australia's House of Representatives.

Tariffs or not? How EU is dealing with US 'dealmaking'

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 15:39
Earlier this week, President Trump threatened European car makers with 25% tariffs before walking it back later in the week. How is the EU dealing with this unpredictability?

Germany news: Berlin advances Tomahawk, submarine deals

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 13:10
Germany is reviving its bid for US Tomahawk missiles, according to the Financial Times. Meanwhile, Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil is in Canada to strengthen ties, including a possible submarine deal. DW has the latest.

Germany news: Surf's up again in Munich!

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 13:10
The Bavarian capital Munich has long been an unlikely travel hotspot for surfers, and the Eisbach wave is open once again. Meanwhile, Germany is about to use all the resources it should have for 2026. DW has the latest.

Putin oversees scaled-back Victory Day parade on Red Square

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 12:15
Vladimir Putin has praised Russian troops fighting in Ukraine in a speech at Moscow's May 9 parade. The threat of Ukrainian attacks means tanks, missiles and other heavy weapons are absent from this year's event.

India news: Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal's first BJP chief minister

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 11:58
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the swearing-in ceremony of Adhikari. Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, Vijay is still grappling with the numbers to claim power. DW has the latest.

Germany's sugar tax sparks 'nanny state' debate

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 09:39
Friedrich Merz's government has agreed to introduce a sugar levy on soft drinks as part of its health care reforms. Critics have called it disproportionate interference, but dozens of countries already have such a levy.

Journalist found dead in Colombia's conflict zone

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 06:45
Mateo Perez, a 25-year-old Colombian reporter, reportedly went missing on May 5 after being detained by guerrilla members at a roadblock.

Mexico to shorten school year due to World Cup, summer heat

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 05:49
Mexican authorities announced a decision to end the academic year earlier than planned because of the World Cup and a heat wave. But the decision sparked backlash from parents' groups and teachers.

Iran war: US expecting Tehran's response to proposed deal

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 05:42
President Donald Trump said Washington was expecting an answer from Tehran over a proposed deal to set up talks to end the war by Friday night Eastern time. Follow live.

Canvas education platform back online after cyberattack

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 22:58
The hacker group ShinyHunters had sought to extort universities before the cyberattack on the Canvas education platform took place.

Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 21:24
The US president said both sides had agreed to halt fighting from May 9 to 11 and to exchange 1,000 prisoners each. Both Ukraine and Russia confirmed the ceasefire and prisoner exchange. Follow DW for more.

US: Pentagon releases trove of classified UFO files

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 20:53
US President Donald Trump hailed his government's move to release over a 100 UFO-related documents as "complete and maximum transparency."

How real is a coup threat against Russia's president?

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 18:57
Increased security around Vladimir Putin and a scaling back of public appearances have given rise to suspicions of a coup or assassination attempt. Yet some observers remain skeptical.

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