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Indonesia school collapse: 'No signs of life' detected

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 12:24
Nearly 60 students are still missing after a school collapsed in Java. Rescuers have switched to using heavy machines to clear out debris as the clock is running out to find survivors.

Berlin to crack down on a beloved giveaway tradition

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 12:05
One resident's trash is another's treasure has long been part of Berlin's culture, but the German capital has had enough and plans to raise fines. Will they work?

Middle East: Israel says will deport aid flotilla activists

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 11:31
Israel says activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla will be deported to Europe after naval forces stopped most boats bound for Gaza. Turkey and Colombia are among those condemning the interception. Follow DW for more.

How Germany plans to fix its drone problem

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 11:25
For a long time, the German Armed Forces had to make do without combat drones. Now they're looking to catch up fast. And Germany also has some work to do when it comes to defending against drones.

South Korea's Lee apologizes over foreign adoption scandal

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 11:19
Foreign adoption programs were rife with abuse and fraud, which a truth commission had earlier admitted the South Korean government had been responsible for.

US: Two planes collide at New York's LaGuardia airport

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 09:00
Delta Airlines described the incident as a "low-speed collision." Delta is working with the authorities to review its safety measures after the incident.

Morocco: Gen Z protests turn violent, two killed

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 06:52
Young people in Morocco are frustrated with social inequalities and demanding better education and health care.

US shutdown: White House freezes funds for Democratic states

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 04:31
The Trump administration has begun targeting funding projects in Democratic states. And Vice President JD Vance warned that the government might sack federal workers if the shutdown lasts more than a few days.

Conservationist Jane Goodall: 'The biggest problem is greed'

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 22:12
A tireless advocate for conservation and one of the world's most prominent primatologists, Jane Goodall has passed away at 91. In 2019, she spoke with DW about why it's important to protect our environment and wildlife.

Middle East: Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 22:12
The Israeli Navy intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla from advancing to the Gaza coast. Meanwhile, the Red Cross says Israel's offensive has "forced" it to pause activities in Gaza City. DW has more.

Jane Goodall said 'the biggest problem is greed'

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 22:12
A tireless advocate for conservation and one of the world's most prominent primatologists, Jane Goodall has passed away at 91. In 2019, she spoke with DW about why it's important to protect our environment and wildlife.

Town in northeast Germany cancels reading by Jewish writer

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 21:42
The prominent Jewish journalist Michel Friedman was supposed to read from his latest book in the northeastern German town of Klütz — but was uninvited. Did town officials want to placate the far right?

Primatologist Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91, her institute has said

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 21:26
The Jane Goodall Institute said the renowned chimpanzee researcher died of natural causes at the age of 91.

Germany arrests 3 suspected Hamas members

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 20:11
Authorities said two Germans and one Lebanese national had procured weapons to be used in violent acts targeting Israeli or Jewish institutions in Germany.

Is Kabila's death sentence a threat to stability in DRC?

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 19:27
Joseph Kabila remains a prominent figure in the DRC, which he led from 2001 to 2019. The death sentence imposed on him by a military court on charges of supporting M23 rebels has sparked concern in the volatile country.

India's hidden crisis of sexual violence against boys

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 17:55
The sexual abuse of male children is a taboo topic that is rarely discussed in India. DW looks at the silent struggle male survivors face.

Nigeria: Strike at Dangote oil refinery ended by union

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 17:52
Government officials helped negotiate an end to a two-day walkout at the Dangote refinery after the company was accused of firing unionized workers.

Oktoberfest back on after Munich bomb scare

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 17:42
Explosions and a fire at a detached house in northern Munich triggered a large police response. The suspect was found injured and later died, but authorities found no link or threat to the Oktoberfest beer festival.

Trump's Gaza plan finds Indonesia, Pakistan as Asian backers

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 17:38
The governments of Asia's largest Muslim-majority countries are backing the US president's peace plan. But, amid public backlash, will that support come at a cost?

Germany news: Oktoberfest reopens after Munich bomb scare

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 16:51
Germany's world-famous Oktoberfest beer festival was closed to visitors for much of Wednesday, following a house fire and suspected suicide with a potential link to the event. DW has more.

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