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Dallas Republican convention: How Trump looms over midterms

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 08:55
Donald Trump is not on the ballot in the midterm elections — but the first Republican midterm convention is putting him center stage. It's a strategy that could prove risky for the party.

Trump escalates trade war with Canada with import bans, 50% tariffs

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 06:10
US President Trump has announced new import bans and 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods as tensions between the two countries intensify. This comes a day after Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs on US products took effect.

Israel's Netanyahu denies UAE warned him of October 7 attack

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 03:37
Israeli media reported that the UAE contacted Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu before the October 7, 2023 attacks, warning him that Hamas was planning a major operation. The prime minister has rejected the reports.

US strikes oil tankers off coast of Iran

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 00:56
The US attacked four oil-carrying vessels in the Gulf of Oman and one in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it would strike ships off Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation.

German economy frets about Saxony-Anhalt election results

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 21:35
The AfD won the election in the eastern German state by a wide margin. While politicians and election analysts are still debating the reasons for the far-right party's popularity, economists are sounding the alarm.

EU, UK express dismay over Mladic funeral in Serbia

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 19:52
The EU is deliberating an official response to the glorification of war criminal Ratko Mladic in Belgrade. The UK, meanwhile, summoned Serbia's charge d'affaires over the display.

Fifty years after Mao’s death, China has transformed. DW looks at why his political legacy still matters.

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 17:44
Mao Zedong was perhaps the most influential, and certainly one of the most controversial, figures in 20th-century China. Even five decades after his death, the legacy of his era continues to influence China today.

50 years after his death, Mao still shapes China

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 17:44
Mao Zedong was perhaps the most influential, and certainly one of the most controversial, figures in 20th-century China. Even five decades after his death, the legacy of his era continues to influence China today.

Ratko Mladic’s funeral casts shadow over Bosnia and Herzegovina vote

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 17:09
Ratko Mladic’s funeral in Belgrade, attended by Serbian and Bosnian Serb leaders, has deepened regional tensions and could affect the upcoming election in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

BSW and AfD – a political love-hate relationship in Germany

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 16:07
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) could help the Alternative for Germany (AfD) into power in Saxony-Anhalt. But the BSW is riddled with infighting

EU court rules against Belgian far-right party in IKEA case

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 15:54
A European court has backed Ikea's challenge against a Belgian far-right party, saying the use of Ikea-style visuals could harm the company's reputation.

UK announces trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 15:46
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the measures were in response to what he called "settler terrorism" in the occupied territories. The measures are part of the UK's efforts to support a two-state solution.

Japan's empty temples seek new ways to survive

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 15:31
With a declining population, shrinking congregations and growing economic pressures, temples are struggling to stay relevant. As more temples are sold or closed, is religion in decline in modern Japan?

Afghanistan's women: A national soccer team without a home

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 14:03
The Afghan women's national football team has finally been officially recognized by FIFA. Now the players want to make history both on and off the field.

Afghanistan's women: A national team without a home

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 14:03
After five years, the Afghan women's national team has been officially recognized by FIFA. Now the players want to make history both on and off the field.

German police arrest suspect in power grid sabotage case

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 13:54
Investigators say the suspect used homemade rockets and conductive wire to target high-voltage lines in three German states, apparently as part of a campaign against fossil fuels.

Hungary orders 10 Russian diplomats to leave

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 13:49
Budapest says the expulsions are necessary to protect security and sovereignty after years of comparatively close ties between Hungary and Russia.

US-Canada tariff dispute weighs on cross-border ties

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 13:09
As Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect, Canadian and US car industries fear the trade war will hit them hard, while Canadians are cutting back on travel.

Kenya: Crackdown on foreign traders prompts xenophobia fears

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 12:14
Fears of xenophobia are rising in Kenya after President William Ruto ordered a crackdown on foreigners working as hawkers. The government insists however that legally documented foreign traders remain protected.

Australia targets big tech with algorithm opt-out bill

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 12:07
The "My Feed, My Way," legislation would require the likes of Facebook, TikTok and Instagram to let users opt out of algorithms or risk heavy fines.

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