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Hurricane Melissa weakens to Category 2 storm, batters Cuba
https://www.dw.com/en/hurricane-melissa-weakens-to-category-2-storm-batters-cuba/live-74514852?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 29, 2025 13:10
Hurricane Melissa weakened to a Category 2 storm as it crossed Cuba, after pummeling Jamaica as the strongest storm ever recorded over that Caribbean island. Follow DW for more.
Can Merz-Erdogan talks reset tricky Germany-Turkey ties?
https://www.dw.com/en/can-merz-erdogan-talks-reset-tricky-germany-turkey-ties/a-74540121?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 29, 2025 12:38
People of Turkish origin are the largest immigrant group in Germany. But political relations between the two countries have long been tense. Will the meeting of Chancellor Merz and President Erdogan bring fresh momentum?
What to expect as Trump and Xi meet in South Korea
https://www.dw.com/en/what-to-expect-as-trump-and-xi-meet-in-south-korea/a-74539041?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 29, 2025 11:45
Hopes are high for a breakthrough on efforts to climb down from an escalating trade war between the United States and China. Analysts say China has more leverage going into the talks.
Sudan: EU condemns RSF 'brutality' in takeover of El-Fasher
https://www.dw.com/en/sudan-eu-condemns-rsf-brutality-in-takeover-of-el-fasher/a-74537649?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 29, 2025 11:27
The EU has denounced atrocities by the Rapid Support Forces after reports of mass killings. The UN's food agency, meanwhile, reports that Sudan's military rulers have ordered the two top WFP officials out of the country.
Germany news: Merz heads to Turkey for meeting with Erdogan
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-merz-heads-to-turkey-for-meeting-with-erdogan/live-74537653?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 29, 2025 11:20
The German chancellor is being pressured to raise the issue of cracking down on the Turkish opposition. Meanwhile, several German companies issued third-quarter results, with Adidas and Deutsche Bank reporting profits.
Immigrants report mixed life satisfaction in Germany
https://www.dw.com/en/immigrants-report-mixed-life-satisfaction-in-germany/a-74528452?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 29, 2025 10:42
The Federal Institute for Population Research found that new immigrants from Eastern Europe have the highest levels of satisfaction, followed by people without an immigrant background and second-generation immigrants.
More than 100 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza — officials
https://www.dw.com/en/more-than-100-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-gaza-officials/a-74535343?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 29, 2025 10:18
Israel's prime minister has accused Hamas of breaching the Gaza ceasefire. Israel also accused the militants of returning the wrong hostage remains.
Serbia: One year after the tragedy that led to mass protests
https://www.dw.com/en/serbia-one-year-after-the-tragedy-that-led-to-mass-protests/a-74529170?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 29, 2025 10:15
A year after 16 people were killed when a canopy at Novi Sad railway station collapsed, the Serbian government and the student movement remain locked in a war of attrition. A commemoration event is planned for Saturday.
Dutch voters head to polls in test of far-right momentum
https://www.dw.com/en/dutch-voters-head-to-polls-in-test-of-far-right-momentum/a-74535037?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 29, 2025 09:19
The election will decide whether Geert Wilders' previously successful anti-immigration nationalism can extend its reach or give way to centrism. With half the electorate still undecided, the outcome remains wide open.
Grand Egyptian Museum fully opens to the public
https://www.dw.com/en/grand-egyptian-museum-fully-opens-to-the-public/a-74531255?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 29, 2025 08:46
After years of anticipation, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) beside the Pyramids of Giza is finally opening. Over 100,000 artifacts, including the treasures of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, are now on display.
Middle East: Israel to renew ceasefire after targets hit
https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-israel-to-renew-ceasefire-after-targets-hit/live-74524474?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 29, 2025 08:44
After launching dozens of strikes in Gaza on Tuesday, the Israeli military said on Wednesday that the ceasefire in the enclave would be renewed. DW has more.
Australia trials AI to decode Gen Z slang in predator cases
https://www.dw.com/en/australia-trials-ai-to-decode-gen-z-slang-in-predator-cases/a-74534290?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 29, 2025 07:56
Police are testing software that can interpret emojis and youth slang used in encrypted chats by online offenders. The move comes amid growing concern over child exploitation and "crimefluencers" targeting teens.
NBA makes tentative return to China as Trump and Xi meet
https://www.dw.com/en/nba-makes-tentative-return-to-china-as-trump-and-xi-meet/a-74519848?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 29, 2025 07:26
In 2019, the NBA was frozen out of its biggest overseas market. The relationship is now improving but there are no guarantees, especially with Beijing and Washington engaged in a trade war.
Tanzania polls open, President Hassan expected to win
https://www.dw.com/en/tanzania-polls-open-president-hassan-expected-to-win/live-74533347?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 29, 2025 06:14
President Samia Suluhu Hassan is widely expected to win a second term, especially with the main opponents jailed or barred from running. DW has the latest.
Hurricane Melissa regains strength as it approaches Cuba
https://www.dw.com/en/hurricane-melissa-regains-strength-as-it-approaches-cuba/live-74514852?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 29, 2025 05:37
Hurricane Melissa is headed toward Cuba after battering Jamaica. It was the strongest storm ever recorded on the island and is regaining strength as it moves northward. Follow DW for more.
Trump expects 'a very good outcome' from Xi meeting
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-expects-a-very-good-outcome-from-xi-meeting/a-74533226?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 29, 2025 04:19
US President Donald Trump has landed in South Korea with trade on the agenda. A similar topic will feature heavily when he meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.
India: Cyclone Montha brings heavy rains and strong winds
https://www.dw.com/en/india-cyclone-montha-brings-heavy-rains-and-strong-winds/a-74533217?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 29, 2025 02:50
Authorities have evacuated tens of thousands of residents from low-lying areas and set up more than 1,900 relief camps in India, with about 4 million people expected to be impacted.
How climate change is making us sick
https://www.dw.com/en/how-climate-change-is-making-us-sick/a-74519829?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 29, 2025 00:01
The recent discovery of mosquitos in Iceland is just one way the climate crisis is creating new health hazards. A new scientific report says these risks are now unprecedented.
Germany reach Nations League final as big investment looms
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-reach-nations-league-final-as-big-investment-looms/a-74527382?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 22:43
Proposals for a €100 million investment in the women's football will be voted on at the DFB's next General Assembly. Meanwhile, the German team edged past France to advance to the Nations League final.
Brazil: At least 64 killed in major Rio drugs raid
https://www.dw.com/en/brazil-at-least-64-killed-in-major-rio-drugs-raid/a-74530642?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 20:51
Sixty suspects and four police officers were killed in raids in Rio de Janeiro favelas targeting a crime syndicate. The city is about to host major events related to the COP30 climate summit.
Brazil: 20 dead, including police, in major Rio drugs raid
https://www.dw.com/en/brazil-20-dead-including-police-in-major-rio-drugs-raid/a-74530642?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 18:24
Eighteen suspects and two police officers were killed in raids in Rio de Janeiro favelas targeting a crime syndicate. The city is about to host major events related to the COP30 climate summit.
Sudan: After RSF takeover, atrocities feared in Darfur
https://www.dw.com/en/sudan-after-rsf-takeover-atrocities-feared-in-darfur/a-74527711?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 18:24
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken complete control of the city of El Fasher in Sudan's eastern Darfur region. Experts and diplomats warn of widespread violence against civilians.
Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as Category 5 storm
https://www.dw.com/en/hurricane-melissa-makes-landfall-in-jamaica-as-category-5-storm/live-74514852?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 17:11
Hurricane Melissa is battering Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm the strongest ever recorded on the island. Follow DW for more.
Germany: Police officer guilty of not pursuing future killer
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-police-officer-guilty-of-not-pursuing-future-killer/a-74526490?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 15:46
An Afghan man currently on trial for killing a young child and adult in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria in January was accused of assault with a knife at a refugee center months earlier. But police did not pursue the case.
Outtara's victory in Cote d'Ivoire: Progress or setback?
https://www.dw.com/en/outtara-s-victory-in-cote-d-ivoire-progress-or-setback/a-74525683?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 15:41
President Alassane Ouattara won Cote d'Ivoire's presidential election in a landslide, but the opposition says the country is regressing democratically, and demands an election re-run.
US: Strike on suspected drug traffickers kills 14
https://www.dw.com/en/us-strike-on-suspected-drug-traffickers-kills-14/a-74528075?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 15:22
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth posted a video on social media of a strike on several vessels, saying the attacks will continue.
Disease in flight: Bird flu spreads in Europe, US. What's new?
https://www.dw.com/en/disease-in-flight-bird-flu-spreads-in-europe-us-what-s-new/a-74527770?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 14:25
Migratory birds are spreading the deadly H5N1 disease again, forcing German, Danish and Dutch farms to kill poultry stock. US cases are rising, too.
US and Japan signal solidarity ahead of Trump-Xi talks
https://www.dw.com/en/us-and-japan-signal-solidarity-ahead-of-trump-xi-talks/a-74526815?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 14:02
The leaders of the US and Japan appeared together on a US aircraft carrier after announcing deals on developing rare earths and deepening their strategic alliance.
South Korea: Trump's demands test Seoul's patience
https://www.dw.com/en/south-korea-trump-s-demands-test-seoul-s-patience/a-74525051?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 13:46
As Trump presses for a $350 billion investment and a summit with Kim Jong Un, South Korea has pushed back, citing financial risks, public anger over a Hyundai ICE raid, and fears of being strong-armed.
Amazon to cut 14,000 corporate jobs amid AI investment
https://www.dw.com/en/amazon-to-cut-14-000-corporate-jobs-amid-ai-investment/a-74524365?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 12:40
Amazon hired as its delivery demand peaked during the COVID pandemic, meaning analysts anticipated layoffs. The company is also in the process of boosting its AI spending with a view to streamlining.
Israel vows response after Hamas hands over wrong remains
https://www.dw.com/en/israel-vows-response-after-hamas-hands-over-wrong-remains/live-74524474?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 12:36
Israel's prime minister has accused Hamas of breaching the Gaza ceasefire after it returned misidentified human remains. Meanwhile, in the West Bank, Israel says its troops killed three militants. Follow DW for more.
Kenya: Plane carrying foreign tourists crashes, 11 dead
https://www.dw.com/en/kenya-plane-carrying-foreign-tourists-crashes-11-dead/a-74524051?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 11:14
A small aircraft carrying 10 foreign tourists has crashed and burned in Kenya's Kwale coastal region. Authorities say all onboard were killed, including two Germans.
2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina: 100 days to go
https://www.dw.com/en/2026-winter-olympics-in-milan-cortina-100-days-to-go/a-74514362?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 10:32
Final preparations are underway for the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Not all of the work will be done in time for the opening ceremony.
Tanzania: Who's silencing the power of youth and women's votes?
https://www.dw.com/en/tanzania-who-s-silencing-the-power-of-youth-and-women-s-votes/a-74522014?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 10:10
Women and youth together make up comfortable majorities in Tanzania. Yet their votes are largely ignored by the country's entrenched political elites. There's only little change — and even less hope.
AU condemns reported RSF atrocities in Sudan
https://www.dw.com/en/au-condemns-reported-rsf-atrocities-in-sudan/a-74522164?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 09:57
Sudanese army allies say paramilitary groups have executed thousands of civilians after recent military gains. Sudan's army has abandoned the city of el-Fasher as the UN warns of escalation.
Can small Baltic startups boost NATO air defenses against Russian drones?
https://www.dw.com/en/can-small-baltic-startups-boost-nato-air-defenses-against-russian-drones/a-74464795?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 09:53
NATO's recent high-tech response to cheap Russian drones has exposed a lack of cost-effective countermeasures, but Baltic drone startups are trying to fill this gap — with help from Ukraine.
Countries are making progress on climate, but not fast enough
https://www.dw.com/en/countries-are-making-progress-on-climate-but-not-fast-enough/a-74521812?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 09:50
Countries are scrambling to submit new climate targets for 2035. But despite progress, they still do not go far enough.
Japan governor calls for army to tackle deadly bear attacks
https://www.dw.com/en/japan-governor-calls-for-army-to-tackle-deadly-bear-attacks/a-74520800?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 09:39
The governor of a northern Japanese province is appealing for military intervention after a spate of deadly bear attacks. Climate change and rural depopulation are thought to be driving wild bears closer to people.
Germany news: Merz to visit AfD bastion Saxony
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-merz-to-visit-afd-bastion-saxony/live-74520203?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 09:09
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to visit the eastern state of Saxony on Tuesday, a bastion of support for the far-right AfD. DW has more.
Superstition, witches, Halloween: Black cats and their many meanings
https://www.dw.com/en/superstition-witches-halloween-black-cats-and-their-many-meanings/a-74469087?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 08:15
Black cats have fascinated the world for centuries, whether as witches' companions, protectors or symbols of both good and bad luck. DW presents some fascinating facts about these felines, including why most are male.
Rescuing Lake Prespa through crossborder activism
https://www.dw.com/en/rescuing-lake-prespa-through-crossborder-activism/a-73114702?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 08:13
Crossborder cooperation is a rare phenomenon in the Balkans. Three NGOs in Greece, Albania and North Macedonia are swimming against the tide and working together to protect a lake that has shores in all three countries.
Japan: Man accused of killing former PM Shinzo Abe pleads guilty
https://www.dw.com/en/japan-man-accused-of-killing-former-pm-shinzo-abe-pleads-guilty/a-74519503?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 07:16
The defendant told police he targeted Abe over his ties to the South Korea-based Unification Church, which he blamed for his family's financial ruin.
Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica braces for strongest ever storm
https://www.dw.com/en/hurricane-melissa-jamaica-braces-for-strongest-ever-storm/live-74514852?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 06:57
Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 storm as it approaches Jamaica. The weather system is expected to make a destructive landfall on the island early on Tuesday. Follow DW for more.
Japan PM to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, White House says
https://www.dw.com/en/japan-pm-to-nominate-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize-white-house-says/a-74518796?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 03:06
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, and told reporters that under him "the world started to enjoy more peace."
Israel receives body of another deceased hostage from Hamas
https://www.dw.com/en/israel-receives-body-of-another-deceased-hostage-from-hamas/a-74518382?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 28, 2025 02:28
The coffin arrived in Israel as pressure mounts on Hamas to find the remaining 12 deceased hostages. Israeli officials and an association representing the families of the hostages have demanded Hamas act with more haste.
Brazil: Ex-leader Bolsonaro appeals 27-year prison sentence
https://www.dw.com/en/brazil-ex-leader-bolsonaro-appeals-27-year-prison-sentence/a-74518380?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 23:05
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was found guilty of plotting a military coup in September. He has always maintained his innocence.
Germany: 500,000 birds culled as flu spreads
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-500-000-birds-culled-as-flu-spreads/a-74516613?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 18:17
Dozens of cases of bird flu have been reported across the country, especially in north-eastern regions. The virus isn't particularly dangerous for humans, but could result in higher prices for poultry and eggs.
Ouattara reelected in Ivory Coast as key rivals barred
https://www.dw.com/en/ouattara-reelected-in-ivory-coast-as-key-rivals-barred/a-74516935?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 18:08
Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara won an election that has been marred by protests against bans imposed on his long-time rivals.
Melissa set to be strongest hurricane to ever hit Jamaica
https://www.dw.com/en/melissa-set-to-be-strongest-hurricane-to-ever-hit-jamaica/live-74514852?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 16:42
Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a Category 5 storm. It is expected to make a destructive landfall on Jamaica early Tuesday. Follow DW for more.
Germany downplays impact of postponed China trip
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-downplays-impact-of-postponed-china-trip/a-74514358?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 15:55
The German government has been insisting that ties with Beijing remain stable despite Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's last-minute decision to delay his planned visit to China.
Is India finally preparing to give up Russian oil?
https://www.dw.com/en/is-india-finally-preparing-to-give-up-russian-oil/a-74513898?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 15:06
After the US sanctioned Russian oil giants that supply over 60% of India's crude oil imports, regulators and major refineries are weighing risks and alternatives.
Why Trump holds sway over Southeast Asia
https://www.dw.com/en/why-trump-holds-sway-over-southeast-asia/a-74511245?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 15:05
Trump has ended deadly clashes, signed trade deals, and flexed US tariff power in Southeast Asia. But critics say it's all part of a push for prestige — and a possible Nobel Peace Prize.
France: Arson attack disrupts train traffic
https://www.dw.com/en/france-arson-attack-disrupts-train-traffic/a-74513411?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 14:28
Around 100 trips have been affected, including on the main line between Paris and Marseille. Repair work is set to last until early evening, with full operations not expected to be restored until Tuesday morning.
Amsterdam turns 750 with cake and festivities
https://www.dw.com/en/amsterdam-turns-750-with-cake-and-festivities/a-74511370?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 13:59
The Dutch capital is culminating celebrations for its 750th year of official existence. Events are taking place throughout the city, with the royal family also participating.
Cameroon's opposition rejects Biya's election victory
https://www.dw.com/en/cameroon-s-opposition-rejects-biya-s-election-victory/a-74510836?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 13:47
Protests erupted in Cameroon after the Constitutional Council declared incumbent Paul Biya the winner of the election with more than 53% of the vote. Biya's main rival has slammed the results as a "masquerade."
Germany news: Hamburgers are happiest Germans, study says
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-hamburgers-are-happiest-germans-study-says/live-74511183?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 12:39
A new study finds life satisfaction in eastern Germany rising faster than in the west, although Hamburg is the happiest city. Meanwhile, Germany's domestic spy agency warns of rising espionage and sabotage. DW has more.
Sudan's el-Fasher: Civilians suffer in 'terrible escalation'
https://www.dw.com/en/sudan-s-el-fasher-civilians-suffer-in-terrible-escalation/a-74509088?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 11:45
Civilians in the Darfur city of el-Fasher are trapped and starving amid intense fighting, UN officials say. The paramilitary RSF says it has taken full control of what was the region's last major government-held city.
ASEAN Summit: Stocks buoyed by potential of US-China deal
https://www.dw.com/en/asean-summit-stocks-buoyed-by-potential-of-us-china-deal/live-74505711?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 11:39
Stocks skyrocketed across Asia on Monday over US-China trade hopes. In Japan, PM Takaichi says strengthening the US alliance is her administration's "top priority on the diplomatic and security front." DW has the latest.
Why train travel could be the future
https://www.dw.com/en/why-train-travel-could-be-the-future/a-74276312?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 10:53
Long-distance train travel often costs more and takes longer than a flight, but for some people, it's the only way to travel. Meet Mark Smith. The man from Seat 61.
Italian court approves extradition in Nord Stream case
https://www.dw.com/en/italian-court-approves-extradition-in-nord-stream-case/a-74509848?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 10:21
A court in Italy has given the go-ahead to extradite a Ukrainian suspect to Germany over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. The gas delivery route was long seen as a symbol of Germany's overreliance on Russian fuel.
Mali closes schools, unis, as jihadis block fuel supply
https://www.dw.com/en/mali-closes-schools-unis-as-jihadis-block-fuel-supply/a-74506376?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 08:34
Schools and universities in Mali have closed amid fuel shortages as jihadi militants block fuel imports to the capital.
Tanzania election: Why CCM is 'assured' of the presidency
https://www.dw.com/en/tanzania-election-why-ccm-is-assured-of-the-presidency/a-74482772?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 08:11
For the first time since multiparty democracy was restored in 1992, Tanzania's 2025 presidential race will proceed without the main opposition parties, leaving the ruling party almost unopposed.
Football: Afghan women make statement on international stage
https://www.dw.com/en/football-afghan-women-make-statement-on-international-stage/a-74505213?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 08:10
Afghanistan's female footballers have been fighting in exile to get back to playing internationally for years. On Sunday, their moment arrived, but their mission is far from complete.
Hurricane Melissa intensifies as it bears down on Jamaica
https://www.dw.com/en/hurricane-melissa-intensifies-as-it-bears-down-on-jamaica/a-74505665?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 06:50
Melissa has turned into a Category 5 storm as it heads for Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean. It is expected to cause torrential downpours and catastrophic flooding.
US: Trump foe Newsom considering 2028 presidential run
https://www.dw.com/en/us-trump-foe-newsom-considering-2028-presidential-run/a-74505441?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 04:10
California Governor Gavin Newsom has been a prominent critic of Donald Trump, clashing with him over immigration policy, National Guard deployments, and redistricting efforts.
Javier Milei wins Argentina's midterm elections, vows to push economic reforms
https://www.dw.com/en/javier-milei-wins-argentina-s-midterm-elections-vows-to-push-economic-reforms/a-74505368?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 03:37
President Javier Milei has vowed to press on with his economic reforms after his party won midterm elections. Half of the seats in the Chamber of Deputies and one-third of the Senate seats were available in the ballot.
Venezuela calls US exercises with Trinidad a 'provocation'
https://www.dw.com/en/venezuela-calls-us-exercises-with-trinidad-a-provocation/a-74505322?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 27, 2025 03:14
A US warship has docked in Trinidad and Tobago as Venezuela blasts the Caribbean island nation for holding joint exercises with the United States.
Germany news: Munich votes in favor of Olympics bid
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-munich-votes-in-favor-of-olympics-bid/live-74492948?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 26, 2025 19:33
Residents in the city of Munich have voted in favor of bidding to host the Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044. Meanwhile, Germany's police union has called for tighter security at train stations. DW has more.
Romania opens world's biggest Orthodox church
https://www.dw.com/en/romania-opens-world-s-biggest-orthodox-church/a-74504366?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 26, 2025 19:18
The construction of the largest Orthodox Christian church in the world took 15 years, with thousands flocking to the opening. It has an interior capacity for up to 5,000 worshippers.
Cameroon: Protesters defy bans ahead of election results
https://www.dw.com/en/cameroon-protesters-defy-bans-ahead-of-election-results/a-74504920?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 26, 2025 19:10
Police have fired teargas at supporters of opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who says he beat veteran leader Paul Biya in Cameroon's recent presidential elections.
Rwandan journalist draws ire of political top brass
https://www.dw.com/en/rwandan-journalist-draws-ire-of-political-top-brass/a-74483154?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 26, 2025 18:29
Freedom of speech in Rwanda is under the spotlight after a high-ranking politician publicly ordered a journalist to delete social media opinions on diplomatically thorny topics.
Pakistan reports fatal border clashes amid Afghanistan talks
https://www.dw.com/en/pakistan-reports-fatal-border-clashes-amid-afghanistan-talks/a-74503614?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 26, 2025 16:12
The attacks are the latest flare-up of violence along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. It comes as the two countries meet for peace talks in Istanbul.
Sudan's RSF says it seized control of Darfur's el-Fasher
https://www.dw.com/en/sudan-s-rsf-says-it-seized-control-of-darfur-s-el-fasher/a-74502053?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 26, 2025 12:46
Paramilitary fighters from the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan say they captured the army headquarters in el-Fasher The RSF had besieged the city, capital of North Darfur state, for the past 18 months.
UK police arrest wrongly released migrant sex offender
https://www.dw.com/en/uk-police-arrest-wrongly-released-migrant-sex-offender/a-74501862?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 26, 2025 12:40
An Ethiopian man convicted of sexual assault who was freed from prison instead of being deported from the UK has been rearrested. His offenses led to weeks of protests at the time of his first arrest.
Kurdish rebel group PKK says withdrawing forces from Turkey
https://www.dw.com/en/kurdish-rebel-group-pkk-says-withdrawing-forces-from-turkey/a-74500168?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 26, 2025 11:33
The outlawed PKK militant group says it is withdrawing its forces from Turkey to northern Iraq amid an ongoing peace process. It called on Ankara to help it transit to "democratic politics" with concrete measures.
Alone at sea, unaccompanied refugee minors in mortal danger
https://www.dw.com/en/alone-at-sea-unaccompanied-refugee-minors-in-mortal-danger/a-74477433?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 26, 2025 11:02
Search-and-rescue organizations are sounding the alarm, warning that many children and youths are venturing across the Mediterranean, along one of the world's most dangerous refugee routes, on their own.
France: Suspects arrested over Louvre heist
https://www.dw.com/en/france-suspects-arrested-over-louvre-heist/a-74501082?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 26, 2025 09:55
People suspected of involvement in the theft of valuable jewels from Paris' Louvre museum have been arrested, the Paris prosecutor says.
Troops, aid, influence? Turkey's role in Gaza
https://www.dw.com/en/troops-aid-influence-turkey-s-role-in-gaza/a-74489127?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 26, 2025 08:43
Israel doesn't like it, but US President Donald Trump has brought Turkey into Gaza ceasefire planning anyway. What role can the country play, and what advantages can it expect from getting involved?
Is Germany's far-right populist AfD spying for Russia?
https://www.dw.com/en/is-germany-s-far-right-populist-afd-spying-for-russia/a-74490346?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 26, 2025 07:55
German politicians are making serious accusations against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. They allege the party is studying the country's critical infrastructure — in the interests of the Kremlin.
Melissa gathers strength before 'catastrophic' landfall in Jamaica
https://www.dw.com/en/melissa-gathers-strength-before-catastrophic-landfall-in-jamaica/a-74498637?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 26, 2025 07:37
The deadly hurricane Melissa is gathering strength before making landfall in Jamaica early next week. Forecasters say it may grow to a Category 4 storm before reaching Cuba.
Spain: Tens of thousands protest a year after deadly floods
https://www.dw.com/en/spain-tens-of-thousands-protest-a-year-after-deadly-floods/a-74498054?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 25, 2025 20:29
Spaniards have taken to the streets of Valencia to demand the resignation of the regional leader. Last year, flash floods in the region claimed 229 lives.
Trump departs for ASEAN summit on high-stakes Asia tour
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-departs-for-asean-summit-on-high-stakes-asia-tour/live-74492947?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 25, 2025 19:32
A peace agreement, a royal visit, trade talks with China and Brazil, and a possible meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un — Donald Trump's five-day Asia tour has a lot going on. Stay with DW for the updates.
Fact check: Comparing European rape statistics doesn't work
https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-comparing-european-rape-statistics-doesn-t-work/a-74486251?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 25, 2025 18:58
A viral chart claims the UK has the highest rape rate in Europe — but misleading data, flawed comparisons, and political spin distort the facts. DW breaks down what the numbers really mean and why context matters.
How Germany plans to spot more Russian submarines — from the sky
https://www.dw.com/en/how-germany-plans-to-spot-more-russian-submarines-from-the-sky/a-74497370?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 25, 2025 18:49
Germany and the UK plan to trace Russian submarines in the north Atlantic together. The defense ministers of both countries took a ride on one of the high-tech planes that will make this possible.
Hurricane Melissa lashes Caribbean, raises flood threat
https://www.dw.com/en/hurricane-melissa-lashes-caribbean-raises-flood-threat/a-74493409?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 25, 2025 18:19
Melissa has reached hurricane strength as it nears Jamaica. The storm has already left at least three dead in Haiti and one in the Dominican Republic.
ASEAN summit: Torn between China and the US
https://www.dw.com/en/asean-summit-torn-between-china-and-the-us/a-74496658?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 25, 2025 16:36
It may not be on the official agenda at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit this week but leaders are bound to be discussing how the two superpowers are trying to make smaller Asian nations choose a side.
EU trying to end China rare earth dependence — Von der Leyen
https://www.dw.com/en/eu-trying-to-end-china-rare-earth-dependence-von-der-leyen/a-74496790?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 25, 2025 16:06
The EU leader has said the bloc needs to seek greater autonomy in the rare earths sector amid shifting geopolitical challenges.
India arrests man for touching Australian women cricketers
https://www.dw.com/en/india-arrests-man-for-touching-australian-women-cricketers/a-74496783?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 25, 2025 15:41
The alleged incident happened during the ICC Women's World Cup when two Australian players left their hotel to go to a cafe. Police say the arrested man has a criminal record.
Ireland: Left-wing Connolly wins presidential election
https://www.dw.com/en/ireland-left-wing-connolly-wins-presidential-election/a-74496453?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 25, 2025 14:26
Catherine Connolly, an independent leftist candidate, has won by a landslide in a poll marred by low turnout and spoiled ballots. Her victory is a damning verdict for Ireland's center-right coalition government.
US deploys aircraft carrier to Caribbean as war fears rise
https://www.dw.com/en/us-deploys-aircraft-carrier-to-caribbean-as-war-fears-rise/a-74495957?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 25, 2025 13:58
The US Pentagon has ordered an aircraft carrier strike group to the Caribbean, saying it aims to counter drug cartels. But Venzuelan leader Nicolas Maduro says the US military buildup in the region is a war threat.
Ivory Coast votes as veteran Ouattara seeks 4th term
https://www.dw.com/en/ivory-coast-votes-as-veteran-ouattara-seeks-4th-term/a-74494723?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 25, 2025 11:42
Voters in the Ivory Coast are going to the polls to elect a new leader. The run-up to the election has been marred by protests against bans imposed on rivals to long-time President Alassane Ouattara.
Can the West break China's grip on rare earths?
https://www.dw.com/en/can-the-west-break-china-s-grip-on-rare-earths/a-74474562?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 25, 2025 11:31
China has dominated every stage of the rare-earth supply chain over the past two decades. Efforts by other countries to reduce reliance on Chinese minerals have so far made little progress.
How Russian mercenaries in Mali exploit military equipment
https://www.dw.com/en/how-russian-mercenaries-in-mali-exploit-military-equipment/a-74471385?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 25, 2025 11:04
A new study suggests mercenaries linked to Russia's Africa Corps may likely have used Malian military equipment in violation of an international arms treaty.
Afghanistan, Pakistan to shore up truce at security talks
https://www.dw.com/en/afghanistan-pakistan-to-shore-up-truce-at-security-talks/a-74494459?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 25, 2025 10:53
Afghan and Pakistani negotiators are to discuss security issues in Turkey after bloody clashes at their border. A second truce between the neighbors seems to be holding after a first failed.
Ukraine updates: Deadly ballistic missile attack hits Kyiv
https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-deadly-ballistic-missile-attack-hits-kyiv/live-74493665?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 25, 2025 10:08
The attack came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for broader US sanctions on Russian oil and a request for long-range missiles to strike back at Russia. Follow DW for more.
Deadly Tropical Storm Melissa pummels Caribbean
https://www.dw.com/en/deadly-tropical-storm-melissa-pummels-caribbean/a-74493409?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 25, 2025 09:11
Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to reach hurricane strength in Haiti and Jamaica in the next few days. Melissa has already left at least three dead in Haiti and one in the Dominican Republic.
Germany news: Protests against Merz's migration comments
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-protests-against-merz-s-migration-comments/live-74492948?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 25, 2025 08:42
The German chancellor's controversial remarks on migration have drawn widespread condemnation and protests, but a new survey indicates that the majority of Germans support it.
Fact check: Has Germany canceled Christmas markets in 2025?
https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-has-germany-canceled-christmas-markets-in-2025/a-74470370?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 25, 2025 08:08
Social media posts claim that Christmas markets in Germany are being canceled due to terrorism fears and security concerns. DW Fact check verifies: Most markets are going ahead as planned, with updated safety measures.
Epstein scandal: 'Different rules' for Donald Trump?
https://www.dw.com/en/epstein-scandal-different-rules-for-donald-trump/a-74490884?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 25, 2025 07:26
Calls to release all of the so-called Epstein files — the investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking scandal — won't stop. Could revelations in those files harm US President Donald Trump?
As Argentina votes, Javier Milei face political headwinds
https://www.dw.com/en/as-argentina-votes-javier-milei-face-political-headwinds/a-74488883?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: October 25, 2025 05:27
Argentina's libertarian president took office in 2023 with promises to turn the highly indebted country around and stabilize the economy. But ahead of Sunday's parliamentary election, his achievements are mixed.
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