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High-profile raids spotlight India's food-safety struggles

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 14:26
Recent raids at luxury hotels and a wider crackdown on food companies have renewed the debate about food-safety standards and enforcement in India.

India: Are food safety rules too much to swallow?

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 14:26
Recent raids at India's luxury hotels and a wider crackdown on its food companies have renewed the debate about food safety standards and their enforcement in the country.

India news: El Nino leading to driest monsoon in 17 years

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 14:25
El Nino has put India on track for its driest monsoon since 2009. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has barred both Trinamool factions from using the party's name in by-elections. More with DW.

India heads for driest monsoon in 17 years as El Nino curbs rainfall

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 14:25
El Nino has put India on track for its driest monsoon since 2009. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has barred both Trinamool factions from using the party's name in by-elections. More with DW.

Nigeria: Protests erupt over deaths of 37 miners in custody

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 14:04
Dozens of suspects accused of illegal mining were found dead in custody in Nigeria's north-central Niger State. Officials blame disease, while reports cite overcrowding and poor ventilation.

Germany faces energy tax losses as EV sales rise

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 13:55
The rapid shift to electric vehicles in Germany is cutting fuel tax revenue. As EV sales surge, policymakers face growing pressure to find new ways to fund roads and transportation infrastructure.

Women's football in Germany booming but still much to do

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 13:35
Women's football is growing rapidly, particularly in Germany. Nevertheless, equal pay and investment remain major talking points.

Bolivia: New cat species discovered by scientists

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 12:40
Genetic data confirmed that the small feline, called "tilcayo" by locals, is a new species of cat. It's the first such discovery in more than 100 years.

Oktoberfest 2026: Everything you need to know

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 11:47
This year, AI will be used to manage overcrowded situations. Find all the numbers surrounding the fest — including the price of water!

Australia: Man killed in shark attack near Perth

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 11:13
A swimmer was mauled by a shark, with witnesses reporting a massive pool of blood in the water. There have been four confirmed fatal shark attacks in Australia this year.

Venezuela unblocks some news websites censored for years

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 11:05
Venezuela has restored access to 17 news sites that were blocked for years under Nicolas Maduro's administration. While activists welcomed the move, they noted that dozens more news portals, remain inaccessible.

Malaysia: Jailed ex-leader Najib allowed house arrest

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 10:38
Convicted in the 1MDB scandal for embezzling millions, former Prime Minister Najib Razak had repeatedly sought clemency. Malaysia's king has now granted him a "conditional pardon."

VAR's mission creep a problem for football

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 09:58
After a decade of use, questions around VAR in football are louder than ever. Has the technology strayed too far from its remit?

Organized crime and drug-related deaths rise Germany

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 09:51
Presenting its annual report for organized crime, the German police said that cocaine was a danger for the state and society, and that the cases of money laundering had increased.

Russia votes for new parliament in controlled elections

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 09:39
Russia is holding elections for the State Duma for the first time since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine in 2022. The party of President Vladimir Putin is expected to win the highly controlled affair.

Nigeria: At least 37 suspected illegal miners die in custody

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 06:31
Dozens of suspects accused of illegal mining were found dead in custody in Nigeria's north-central Niger State. Officials blame disease, while reports cite overcrowding and poor ventilation.

Aztec manuscript returns to Mexico after two centuries, on loan

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 06:07
For years, Mexico has demanded the return of a treasured manuscript. Now the Aztec relic is back home from France — but on loan.

UN mission notes possible US war crimes in Iran strikes

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 02:48
A United Nations fact-finding mission said it found "reasonable grounds" to believe that the United States committed war crimes in two airstrikes in Iran.

Trump hails 'major progress' in setting up US base in Poland

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 00:55
The location of the permanent US military base in Poland could be announced "very soon," Donald Trump has said. The US president also praised the leadership of his Polish counterpart, Karol Nawrocki.

US: Trump administration weakens Endangered Species Act

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 23:29
In a recent memo, the US government would no longer consider the unintentional killing of protected wildlife as unlawful.

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