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Starlink: How Elon Musk's company influences geopolitics

Did someone order Ukraine's high-speed Starlink shutdown?

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A protester reacts as she tries to stop the police bus carrying detained protesters

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India's 'Cockroaches' to march again after protest crackdown

The CJP has called on people to gather in New Delhi's Connaught Place with the Indian national flag. DW has more.

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October 16, 2026

California wildfires force evacuations near Malibu

October 16, 2026

Blaze kills 4 firefighters in Indonesia's Mount Bromo national park

October 16, 2026

Carney implies US trying to 'break' Canada as Alberta vote looms

October 15, 2026

Shooter kills 4 at Oregon elementary school before being shot dead

October 15, 2026

Bus, train collide, injuring 19 at Channel Tunnel terminal

October 16, 2026

Middle East: Houthis target Yemen government palace in Aden

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Black Sea

Bordered by Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania, the Black Sea is a vital trade route and contains oil and natural gas resources. It has become a geopolitical hot spot amid Russia's war in Ukraine.

The stern of a ship with fire damage on Oct 15, 2026

The stern of a ship with fire damage on Oct 15, 2026

2 ships on fire off Romania's Black Sea coast, 7 crew missing

2 ships on fire off Romania's Black Sea coast, 7 crew missing

Two chemical tankers have caught fire in Romanian territorial waters in the Black Sea.

A vessel damaged by a Russian attack sails in the Black Sea near Odesa, Ukraine, on July 28, 2026.

A vessel damaged by a Russian attack sails in the Black Sea near Odesa, Ukraine, on July 28, 2026.

India urges Russia, Ukraine to protect Black Sea shipping

India urges Russia, Ukraine to protect Black Sea shipping

New Delhi wants Moscow and Kyiv to protect shipping in the Black Sea amid attacks that put Indian seafarers at risk.

A Bulgarian police car at Varna harbor

A Bulgarian police car at Varna harbor

Bulgaria condemns Black Sea drone attacks, Russia suspected

Bulgaria condemns Black Sea drone attacks, Russia suspected

Bulgaria has seen the second spate of drone attacks on merchant ships off its coast in the past week.

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Reports & Analysis

Africa

Kenyan late opposition leader Raila Odinga

Kenyan late opposition leader Raila Odinga

Can Kenya preserve the democratic space Raila Odinga fought for?

A year after the former prime minister's death, Kenyans reflect on his contributions to democracy and reconciliation.

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Asia

A combination picture shows what KCNA says are two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles being tested on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in this image released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency October 15, 2026

A combination picture shows what KCNA says are two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles being tested on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in this image released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency October 15, 2026

Hypersonic missiles highlight arms race on Korean Peninsula

South and North Korea have tested weapons feared by military planners for their speed and ability to maneuver in flight.

Germany

High-angle view of lawmakers from Germany's Left üarty turning their backs on a far-right AfD politician speaking in parliament

High-angle view of lawmakers from Germany's Left üarty turning their backs on a far-right AfD politician speaking in parliament

German MPs rebuke AfD during Namibia genocide debate

Over two days, German lawmakers have been debating their country's colonial crimes in present-day Namibia.

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Europe

Huge screens at the headquarters of Halk TV

Huge screens at the headquarters of Halk TV

Police raid major pro-opposition Halk TV channel in Turkey

Turkish police raided the Istanbul headquarters of an important pro-opposition television station on Wednesday.

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Middle East

Houthi fighter holding up a weapon in Sanaa, Yemen, on October 7, 2026

Houthi fighter holding up a weapon in Sanaa, Yemen, on October 7, 2026

Saudi Arabia's military struggle against Houthi attacks

Houthi attacks on airports and energy facilities put Saudi Arabia under pressure. Could global allies help Riyadh?

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North America

Emergency vehicles arrive at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution after the execution of Christa Pike was halted Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.

Emergency vehicles arrive at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution after the execution of Christa Pike was halted Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.

Newly released 911 calls reveal chaotic response to save Christa Pike

Why did it take nearly half an hour to confirm a prisoner needed urgent medical help?

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Latin America

Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores in a courtroom sketch

Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores in a courtroom sketch

Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty to torture charges

Maduro and his wife were charged with torturing scores of victims as part of a state-sponsored repression campaign.

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Part one: The islands keeping Germany safe

A visit to its islands, the vital coastal defenders protecting the mainland from the very threats they face themselves.

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Extreme weather

Heavy flooding, severe storms, record heat waves — climate change has brought an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. People, ecosystems and global economies are suffering the consequences.

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A car washed up on the beach on Rhodes, Greece

Severe storms in Greece: One dead on Rhodes

Severe storms in Greece: One dead on Rhodes

Flash floods and squalls cause devastation. Greek civil defense declared the highest alert level.

Residents in flooded street as they try to evacuate in Nairobi, April 2024

Residents in flooded street as they try to evacuate in Nairobi, April 2024

After recent floods, Nairobi braces for El Nino extremes

After recent floods, Nairobi braces for El Nino extremes

Kenya's capital is upgrading rivers and drainage systems to reduce the risk of further devastation after recent floods.

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A farmer in South Africa working in the field with many seedlings near

High El Nino heat puts farmers in South Africa on high alert

High El Nino heat puts farmers in South Africa on high alert

South African farmers are preparing for an El Nino summer as forecasters warn of extreme heat and drought.

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A refrigerator featuring a Wi-Fi-enabled LED touchscreen

Self-replicating AI: Is your fridge a cybersecurity risk?

Anthropic researchers warn that AI worms could target connected household devices and spread from one device to another.

Friedrich Merz and Bärbel Bas

Friedrich Merz and Bärbel Bas

Resignation of Bärbel Bas shines light on harsh era of German politics

Labor Minister Bas said she need to grieve her stepdaughter and leave Germany's increasingly harsh politics behind.

Film still that shows women of different generations sitting in a room with a robot.

Film still that shows women of different generations sitting in a room with a robot.

AI-assisted dying? Dörrie's new film addresses prospect of care robots

Amid debates on AI's dangers, a new German film explores how humanoid robots could change the way we deal with aging.

A City fan wears a mask of Manchester City's Emirati owner, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan, in the crowd

A City fan wears a mask of Manchester City's Emirati owner, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan, in the crowd

Manchester City, the UAE and the UK's PM in a political tangle

Manchester City's UAE owners could exit amid cheating charges, posing a challenge for the city and the UK's PM.

North Korea's players celebrate winning the 2025 U17 World Cup final

North Korea's players celebrate winning the 2025 U17 World Cup final

Women's football is booming. Why are players still leaving the game?

Women’s football is booming, but a new FIFPRO report says better structures are needed to support players.

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A woman holding a mini fan and speaking on the phone

Why old vapes and mini fans are worth more than you think

Fast tech and wearables like e-vapes and smart sensors often end up in the trash but are full of critical raw materials.

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Specials & Events

DW's Germany podcast

Berlin Briefing is a weekly podcast that explores the key geopolitical issues affecting Germany and Europe.

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Train approaching in the dark in Hanoi

Train approaching in the dark in Hanoi

Why Hanoi's Train Street became a global travel obsession

A train, a narrow alley and a crowd with smartphones. This extraordinary attraction offers a rush few visitors forget.

Close-up of Yorkshire pudding served in a white bowl, filled with rich brown gravy. The dish is garnished with finely grated horseradish and small diced vegetables.

Close-up of Yorkshire pudding served in a white bowl, filled with rich brown gravy. The dish is garnished with finely grated horseradish and small diced vegetables.

The secrets of Yorkshire Pudding

Yorkshire Pudding is a dough shell with gravy. What’s behind the traditional British recipe?

DW 2026 | Fokus Europa | Türkei | Longevity | Medizin & Gesundheit

DW 2026 | Fokus Europa | Türkei | Longevity | Medizin & Gesundheit

Turkey: The longevity boom

Turkey’s booming wellness sector attracts people seeking longer, healthier and more active lives.

A portrait-oriented photo shows a female elephant carrying her dead calf with her trunk.

A portrait-oriented photo shows a female elephant carrying her dead calf with her trunk.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026: the winners

A selection of the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners, capturing fascinating animal moments.

An aerial view of the Oxford University campus.

An aerial view of the Oxford University campus.

A visit to the world-famous university city of Oxford

Visiting Oxford: Do you leave feeling brilliant... or just a little foolish? Let's find out!

Under the guidance of master carpenter Stefan Rösch, a customer builds his own coffin.

Under the guidance of master carpenter Stefan Rösch, a customer builds his own coffin.

Digging your own grave and building your own coffin?

Lying in your own coffin: creepy for some, comforting for others.

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