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Why North Korea's Kim Jong Un doesn't need a US deal

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 13:40
Donald Trump's overtures to North Korea's dictator have gone nowhere, with an emboldened Pyongyang accelerating its nuclear program and solidifying alliances with Russia and China.

Yemen: Houthis tighten control of strategic Red Sea towns

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 13:10
Reports indicate Houthi militants have taken over the port city of Mokha along with Perim Island, which occupies a strategic position on a vital transport waterway in the Red Sea.

Turks in Germany anxious after AfD wins in Saxony-Anhalt

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 13:07
The Alternative for Germany party's win in Saxony-Anhalt has alarmed people of Turkish origin in eastern states. Will workers and business owners abandon the increasingly AfD-friendly region for the more welcoming west?

China angered by Taiwan VP's visit to EU democracy forum

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 13:02
Beijing has lodged a complaint with Italy and the EU over top Taiwanese officials visiting a democracy conference. The EU is navigating contentious issues with China and high-ranking Taiwanese visits are rare.

The 'end of an era' as Goethe-Institut in Russia closes

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 12:39
The Goethe-Institut was one of the last German institutions still operating in Russia. However, following Moscow's decision to close its offices, all employees will have to stop working by September 13.

Germany: Far right lead in upcoming state election polls

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 12:02
Polling suggests the far-right AfD is carrying its momentum into another upcoming state election. Meanwhile, former Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged people not to take democracy for granted. DW has more.

Hong Kong Tiananmen activists jailed for up to 7 years

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 11:40
Three pro-democracy activists who organized annual commemorations of China's deadly 1989 Tiananmen crackdown were charged under Hong Kong's Beijing-backed national security law.

Magyar vs. Moscow: Hungary toughens stance toward Russia

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 11:20
Prime Minister Peter Magyar has abruptly ended the era of his predecessor's warm relations with Russia: Hungary has expelled 10 Russian diplomats. The Kremlin is considering halting gas supplies in response.

Magyar vs. Moscow: Hungary's new tough stance toward Russia

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 11:20
Hungarian PM Peter Magyar has abruptly ended the era of his predecessor's warm relations with Russia: Budapest has expelled 10 Russian diplomats from the country. Moscow is considering halting gas supplies in response.

Philippines ferry fire: Search continues for dozens missing

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 11:18
Firefighters searching for survivors combed through the smoking remains of a ferry off the coast of Coron island in the Philippines. Five people died and over 40 have been rescued

India news: Putin, Modi to hold talks ahead of BRICS Summit

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 11:17
Modi will also meet Xi Jinping as India seeks to balance ties with China and Russia. The wars in Ukraine and Iran could test the group's unity at the summit. Follow DW for more.

Germany's connection to the 9/11 attacks

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 09:26
The 9/11 plot, including the twin tower attacks, was partly planned by the so-called Hamburg cell. A look at how Germany's national security was reshaped.

New California social media laws target addictive features

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 09:14
Several new laws are aimed at "psychologically exploitative" social media functions for children. Governor Gavin Newsom said the laws target the technology behind addictive use rather than age alone.

Why are European banks moving gold out of United States?

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 08:17
The Netherlands and France have moved their gold out of US vaults. Part of the reason is fears about the reliability of the US, but equally important is the need to keep gold closer to home in the event of a crisis.

Why are European banks moving their gold out of the US?

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 08:17
The Netherlands and France have moved their gold out of US vaults. Part of the reason is fear over US reliability, but equally important is the need to have their gold closer to home in the event of a crisis.

Spanish lawmakers back citizenship for Sahrawis

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 06:09
Spanish lawmakers approved a bill that could give citizenship to tens of thousands of Sahrawis and their descendants, amid tense ties with Morocco. The legislation must now pass the senate.

Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 01:27
Algeria said that it was closing its airspace and severing ties with the United Arab Emirates. Algiers accuses Abu Dhabi of destabilizing countries such as Libya, Sudan and Mali.

Several killed in coach crash in eastern Switzerland

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 22:10
Several people were killed and others injured in a tourist bush crash near the alpine village of Susch in Switzerland's eastern canton of Graubünden.

Digital data leeches: trading on our profiles

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 22:08
US tech companies gather, link, and sell more and more information about their users. The scandal involving the dating app Grindr shows how easy it is for highly sensitive data to fall into the wrong hands.

Canada, Ukraine pledge 100-year partnership

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 21:13
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Canada would provide Ukraine with a "very important" air defense package.

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