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Argentina: Milei's party loses key vote in Buenos Aires

Mon, 09/08/2025 - 07:29
The provincial election results are a major cause of concern for Argentina's President Javier Milei, as the capital accounts for 40% of all eligible voters.

Brazil: Bolsonaro backers rally ahead of coup trial verdict

Mon, 09/08/2025 - 07:20
Thousands gathered to show their support for Jair Bolsonaro in the cities of Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre and Brasilia. The former Brazilian president is accused of trying to overturn the 2022 election result.

Australia: 'Mushroom murderer' sentenced to life in prison

Mon, 09/08/2025 - 06:07
The judge handed out a non-parole period of 33 years to Erin Patterson for poisoning four of her estranged husband's relatives with death cap mushrooms.

Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner to win second US Open title

Mon, 09/08/2025 - 00:45
By beating Jannik Sinner in four sets, Carlos Alcaraz once again becomes the world's number one tennis player. The US Open final was delayed due to tightened security measures owing to the presence of Donald Trump.

Germany bounce back with win vs. Northern Ireland

Mon, 09/08/2025 - 00:07
After their World Cup qualifying campaign got off to a disastrous start, Germany responded with a win over Northern Ireland.

80th United Nations General Assembly

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 21:23
The UN General Assembly, the annual debate of world leaders at UN headquarters in New York, opens on September 9. Multiple countries have announced they will declare recognition of a Palestinian state during the session.

Vatican: 'God's influencer' declared first millennial saint

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 18:09
'Cyber-apostle' Carlo Acutis, who died of leukaemia in 2006 aged just 15, was officially canonized at the Vatican on Sunday. Pope Leo said he was happy to see many young Catholics attending the ceremony.

Former German Foreign Minister Baerbock to head UN General Assembly

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 17:09
Annalena Baerbock, former Green Party politician and foreign minister, has moved to New York to start her new job on September 9. Not everyone is happy that she will be presiding over the UN's main policy-making organ.

Former German Foreign Minister Baerbock starts UN job

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 17:09
Annalena Baerbock, former Green Party politician and foreign minister, has moved to New York to start her new job on September 9. Not everyone is happy that she will be presiding over the UN General Assembly.

Poland: Is helping immigrants being criminalized?

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 16:13
The trial of five refugee aid workers shows how helping refugees is being criminalized in Poland. The proceedings highlight Europe's conflict between isolationism and human dignity. The verdict is pending.

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba announces resignation

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 11:52
Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition suffered a historic setback in national elections in July. The LDP lost majorities in both houses of parliament since the party's founding in 1955.

German woman sues Google over nude pictures and sex videos

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 11:15
A German woman filed a suit against the US search engine Google after failing to get it to remove intimate pictures of her that were spread online. HateAid, a German non-profit, hopes that it will be a landmark case.

Thailand's new prime minister takes office

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 10:33
Conservative politician Anutin Charnvirakul becomes new prime minister after securing the backing of the pro-democracy People's Party.

Ukraine: Russia hits government building amid record assault

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 06:22
Russia carries out massive strikes, attacking Ukraine with 805 drones and 13 missiles. The attacks set fire to Ukraine's cabinet of ministers building. DW has the latest.

Ukraine updates: Russia's overnight strikes turn deadly

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 06:22
Debris from intercepted drones sparked a fire at a residential building in Kyiv. Meanwhile, Poland scrambled its fighter jets to ensure the safety of its airspace. DW has more.

Aryna Sabalenka wins second straight US Open title

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 05:19
The Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has successfully defended her US Open crown, becoming the first woman since Serena Williams in 2014 to do so.

Lisbon funicular cable disconnected before crash — report

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 02:55
Initial findings revealed that the funiculr accident occurred within 50 seconds. Officials called the deadly crash one of Lisbon's worst tragedies in recent memory.

Jim Jarmusch wins Venice Film Festival's top prize

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 01:39
At the Venice Film Festival, Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother" beat the critics' favorite "The Voice of Hind Rajab," a Gaza war drama.

US director Jim Jarmusch takes Venice's top prize

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 01:39
At the Venice Film Festival, Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother" beat the critics' favorite "The Voice of Hind Rajab," a Gaza war drama.

Mourners pay their respects to Giorgio Armani in Milan

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 00:21
Giorgio Armani died at the age of 91 in Milan, Italy. The fashion designer launched his career in the 1970s and quickly built up a fashion empire synonymous with elegance, quality and individuality.

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