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India rejects Hague ruling on Indus waters: What's next?

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 16:40
By rejecting an international arbitration panel's ruling, New Delhi has cast fresh doubt on the future of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty.

Police exhume body of former Czechoslovak foreign minister Jan Masaryk

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 15:25
The top diplomat was found dead on March 10, 1948, in the courtyard beneath his bathroom window, supposedly after a fall. Police said their probe aims to settle questions that have surrounded the death ever since.

Armed men abduct Kenyan editor, employer suspects government

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 15:00
A newspaper editor in Kenya was kidnapped from a car late on Tuesday and then located near a dam far away a few hours later. The Standard paper said it suspected state involvement in an attempt to intimidate reporters.

EU summons Russian envoy over failed Leipzig drone attack

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:00
The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the attempted attack had "all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism." She said the EU was summoning a Russian envoy, with France announcing a similar step.

What really helps Europe deal with drought

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 10:56
Fix leaks, or ban pools? As European countries prepare for hotter, drier years to come, here's what the data says about how to really save water

Charlie Kirk murder suspect to face potential death penalty

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 10:46
Tyler R., accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, will stand trial on aggravated murder charges after a Utah judge ruled prosecutors had enough evidence to seek the death penalty.

Women's football: Anyomi, London City and the German exodus

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 10:26
Nicole Anyomi has joined Alexia Putellas and other star names in signing for the ambitious English club London City Lionesses. The Germany winger told DW England is a better place to develop her game than back home.

Cargo ship with 10 crew sinks off Turkey coast — authorities

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 09:42
Coast guard vessels and a helicopter are searching for 10 missing crew members off the coast of Istanbul. Authorities say they lost contact after the bulk carrier crashed into a chemical tanker off the coast of Istanbul.

Germany news: Police probe suspected power station attacks

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 09:30
Police are investigating after homemade projectiles were used to damage power lines in eastern Germany. This comes amid suspicion of sabotage at another power station in the west of the country. DW has more.

Tunisia's activists decry civil society crackdown

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 07:01
Five years into Tunisian President Kais Saied’s increasingly authoritarian rule, rights groups warn that the country’s once vibrant civil society is being silenced.

Tunisia's human rights defenders decry civil society crackdown

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 07:01
Five years into the authoritarian rule of Tunisian President Kais Saied, Human Rights Watch and other activists warn that Tunisia's once vibrant civil society is in danger of being completely stifled.

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to collusion

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:30
The prominent activist pleaded guilty to colluding with foreign entities. He faces a lengthy prison sentence.

Iran war: US, Tehran trade fire in new flare-up

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 23:57
Explosions have been reported around the Strait of Hormuz, including at an airport in southern Iran. US President Donald Trump said the strikes were a response to Iranian attempts to mine the strait. Follow DW.

Iran: US launches fresh strikes as hostilities flare again

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 21:48
Explosions were reported in and around the Strait of Hormuz, as well as at an airport in southern Iran. US President Trump described the strikes as "large and powerful." Iran said the US will "regret" its latest attacks.

Congo's Ebola caseload tops 6,000 as concerns grow

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 21:02
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases, with nearly 3,000 deaths. As the virus spreads, authorities are racing to contain one of the deadliest outbreaks in history.

Germany terminates lease for Berlin's Russian House

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 19:16
Germany has announced the termination of the lease for the Russian House in the heart of Berlin. Critics have long said it is a hub for propaganda and espionage.

Germany says Russia behind attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 18:40
Investigators believe an explosives-laden drone was deliberately targeting a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle airport in early August. The German government said on Tuesday that it held Russia "responsible."

Iran fuel crisis deepens amid war and sanctions

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 17:29
Long lines at fuel stations are spreading across Iran as war damage, import constraints and new US sanctions squeeze supplies.

War and sanctions deepen Iran's fuel crisis

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 17:29
Long lines at fuel stations are spreading across Iran as war damage, import constraints and new US sanctions squeeze supplies.

Can communities be protected from melting glaciers?

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 16:18
Rising temperatures are increasing the risk of floods and avalanches in mountain regions. The disaster in Nepal and Tibet shows the urgent need for solutions, and the tools that could help save lives.

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