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Mannheim knife attack: Authorities suspect Islamist motive

German federal prosecutors have begun investigating a knife attack which left a police officer dead in Mannheim. On Monday, thousands of people gathered in the southwestern German city to pay their respects.

1 year ago

World

Portugal’s new government tightens immigration rules

Prime Minister Luis Montenegro has vowed to put an end to the “wide-open doors” policy with new limitations on one of Europe’s most liberal immigration regimes. Portugal repealed a key migration policy on

1 year ago

Politics

Toyota apologizes as Japanese car testing scandal widens

The head of the Japanese car making giant gave an apologetic press conference after an internal review found Toyota had cheated on certification tests. Japan’s government is also investigating. Toyota Motor Corporation

1 year ago

Business

Germany floods: Scholz visits hard-hit areas

The German chancellor visited southern Germany after numerous streams and rivers burst their banks and flooded entire towns and villages. At least four people have died in the floods. German Chancellor Olaf

1 year ago

Earth & Climate

Nigeria: Electric grid crippled as workers go on strike

After two major trade unions called for an open-ended strike in Nigeria, the country’s electrical grid collapsed and its airports were shut down. The striking workers are calling for a higher minimum

1 year ago

Politics

Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu views Biden’s plan as incomplete

The Israeli prime minister sees the cease-fire plan presented by US President Joe Biden as a “partial outline,” a government spokesperson said. Egypt says Hamas has “positively” reacted to the proposal. Israeli

1 year ago

World

Germany to miss 2030 climate goal: experts

Germany wants to be climate neutral by 2045. But a panel of government climate advisers says it’s already in danger of missing a key target to cut planet-heating emissions by the end

1 year ago

Earth & Climate

Pakistan’s Imran Khan acquitted of leaking state secrets

The jailed former prime minister will, however, remain in prison after being convicted in another case relating to his marriage. He and his supporters claim the various cases against him are politically

1 year ago

Society

Burkina Faso world’s worst forgotten crisis: report

The Norwegian Refugee Council has said ongoing conflicts and a chronic lack of funding have led to the neglect of millions of displaced people. It has compiled a grim ranking of the

1 year ago

World

South Korea to halt pact with North over trash balloons

South Korea’s National Security Council wants the Cabinet to suspend a military agreement after North Korea sent balloons carrying garbage south. Pyongyang said it was responding to a southern propaganda campaign. South

1 year ago

Politics

Airline revenues, passengers to reach record highs in 2024

The number of people traveling by plane is set to hit a new high this year, as the airline industry bounces back from the COVID-19 pandemic with record revenues for airlines, an

1 year ago

World

Suspected Israeli strikes kill several in Syria: reports

A suspected Israeli airstrike killed several people in the vicinity of the Syrian city of Aleppo. It was the second reported attack in the country in less than one week. A number

1 year ago

World

Mexico: Sheinbaum wins presidential election

Claudia Sheinbaum will become the first woman to lead Mexico following the weekend’s presidential election. The vote took place under a heavy security presence although that didn’t stop some incidents of violence.

1 year ago

Politics

Nagelsmann slams ‘racist’ survey by German broadcaster

The poll within a WDR documentary asked participants if they would like more white players to represent Germany. National team coach Julian Nagelsmann said that people need to “wake up” and that

1 year ago

Society

German police officer injured in Mannheim knife attack dies

A police officer has succumbed to his injuries after intervening in a knife attack earlier this week at an anti-Islam rally. He had been in a coma with stab wounds to the

1 year ago

World

Mediators urge Israel and Hamas to accept new cease-fire bid

Qatar, Egypt and the US are trying to drum up support for the latest proposal for a truce and potentially a lasting cease-fire in Gaza floated by Joe Biden. US officials say

1 year ago

World

North Korea to stop flying trash-filled balloons south

North Korean officials say they will temporarily halt sending balloons filled with trash into South Korea but are ready to resume if Seoul sends leaflets north. After sending hundreds of balloons loaded with

1 year ago

World

Germany: Knife attack in Mannheim, suspect shot

Several people were injured after a knife-wielding assailant reportedly attacked a right-wing protest in Germany’s Mannheim. A police officer was reportedly among the people injured during a stabbing rampage in the German

1 year ago

World

Germany’s Scholz disrupted by protesters at Catholic event

“You need to keep your mouth shut now for a bit, then I will even answer your question,” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told “Last Generation” protesters after the group crashed the event

1 year ago

Politics

Eurozone inflation up more than expected in May

Inflation in the 20-nation eurozone has risen faster than expected in May. But the European Central Bank is still expected to cut interest rates at a June 6 meeting. Consumer prices in

1 year ago

Business

Slovak PM Fico released from hospital after shooting

Robert Fico was shot with four bullets in an assassination attempt in mid-May. Slovakian media has reported that the prime minister was flown out of the hospital to continue recovery at his

1 year ago

World

US, China defense ministers meet at Shangri-La Dialogue

All eyes are on US-China relations at the Shangri-La Dialogue where Philippines’ President is expected to discuss the nation’s claim on the disputed South China Sea. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin

1 year ago

Politics

South Africa election: ANC losing majority in early results

The African National Congress could lose its parliamentary majority for the first time, according to partial election results. It remains unclear who a potential coalition partner would be if that came to

1 year ago

Politics

Biden allows Ukraine’s use of US arms to hit Russia: reports

According to media reports citing US officials, President Joe Biden allowed Ukraine to strike Russian territories with US weapons to defend Kharkiv. US President Joe Biden has reportedly given the go-ahead for Ukraine to

1 year ago

Ukraine

Germany pledges €500 million in arms support for Ukraine

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a new arms package for Ukraine focusing on air defense and including 1 million rounds of small arms ammunition. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced a

1 year ago

World

NATO chief: Time to rethink restrictions on Ukraine weaponry

Jens Stoltenberg said it was time to “consider some of these restrictions” as allies mull allowing Kyiv to use Western weapons on Russian territory. He’s following in the footsteps of several other

1 year ago

World

Syria’s Assad offers condolences in Iran after Raisi death

Syrian President Bashar Assad has met Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei soon after the sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi. His visit comes as Iran gears up to choose Raisi’s successor. Syria’s president,

1 year ago

Politics

German government sued over weapons sold to Israel

Human rights lawyer Alexander Schwarz told DW there was “reasonable grounds to believe” Israel was committing war crimes in Gaza with the kind of weapons it is getting from Germany. The German

1 year ago

World

Rheinmetall becomes Borussia Dortmund sponsor

Bundesliga football club Borussia Dortmund have announced a three-year sponsorship deal with German arms manufactuer Rheinmetall. German football club Borussia Dortmund have signed a three-year sponsorship deal with leading German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall. The Düsseldorf-based firm,

1 year ago

Sport

Spain gives final approval to Catalan amnesty bill

Spain’s parliament has finally approved a disputed amnesty bill for Catalan separatists involved in an unsuccessful 2017 secession bid. Spanish parliamentarians voted on Thursday by a small margin to finally approve amnesty for hundreds

1 year ago

Politics

New Zealand: Thousands protest ‘anti-Maori policies’

Tens of thousands of people have protested the government’s new budget with critics saying it comes at the expense of Indigenous people. An opposition party has said it will launch a Maori

1 year ago

Politics

Hong Kong: 14 democracy activists convicted in landmark case

The verdict comes several years after a pro-democracy movement sparked major protests in the city against a Beijing-imposed national security law. Only two of the accused were acquitted. Hong Kong’s High Court

1 year ago

World

Europol hits malware network in major cybercrime operation

Germany, France and the Netherlands have headed a sting operation against cyber infrastructure used for criminal purposes. Four arrests were carried out and more than 100 internet servers were taken down or

1 year ago

World

Mexico: Second mayoral candidate killed days before election

Videos published by local media show a person approaching Alfredo Cabrera before shooting him several times. Two other candidates were shot the day before the latest attack. A mayoral candidate was fatally shot

1 year ago

Politics

Trump hush money trial: Jury deliberations continue

During the first day of deliberations, the jury asked for the transcripts from two of the witnesses and for the judge to repeat his instructions to them. Meanwhile, Trump compared himself to

1 year ago

World

South Africa election: Vote count underway amid high turnout

Polls have closed for pivotal elections that could see the ruling ANC party led by President Cyril Ramaphosa lose its majority. Authorities indicated a bumper turnout after long queues at voting centers.

1 year ago

Politics

Israel claims control of corridor along Gaza-Egypt border

Israel alleges that numerous smuggling tunnels belonging to Hamas run beneath the corridor.  Israel’s military on Wednesday said it had achieved full operational control of the so-called Philedelphi Corridor along the length

1 year ago

World

Iceland: Grindavik volcano eruption prompts new evacuations

A volcano located near the famous Blue Lagoon has erupted once again — the fifth such eruption since December. Icelandic authorities have declared a state of emergency but air traffic has not

1 year ago

Earth & Climate

Colombia moves to ban bullfighting

Colombian lawmakers voted to ban bullfighting from 2027, sending the bill to the President Gustavo Petro for signing. Animal rights groups say the sport does not represent culture, but rather torture. Colombia

1 year ago

Society

Venezuela disinvites EU election observers

Venezuelan officials said the July 28 presidential elections would be open to international observers, but has now made an about-turn regarding the EU mission. Venezuela rescinded an invitation to European Union observers to monitor the

1 year ago

Politics

Mexico: Mayoral candidate killed ahead of elections

A wave of pre-election violence continued to spread across Mexico on Tuesday, with another candidate wounded. This comes ahead of elections over the weekend. One mayoral candidate was murdered and another shot

1 year ago

Politics

Ukraine updates: Ukrainian air force says drones shot down

Ukraine’s military said it shot down 13 of 14 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack on three regions. Meanwhile, Sweden announced €1.16 billion in military aid for Ukraine.  Ukraine’s air

1 year ago

Ukraine

India: Heat alert as Delhi posts record high temperature

Temperatures in parts of Delhi reached a record 49.9 degree Celsius on Tuesday amid a weeks-long heatwave in northern India which has spiked water shortages and heat strokes. Temperatures in India’s capital city

1 year ago

Earth & Climate

South Korea decries trash balloons dropped by North

More than 150 balloons with trash from the North were detected in South Korea. The North had vowed to retaliate against South Korean activists for sending anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets across the border.

1 year ago

World

Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin to be indicted over royal insult

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is being taken to court over an alleged insult to the Thai royal family in an interview to foreign media in 2015. Thailand’s attorney general is set

1 year ago

World

Haiti transitional council names Garry Conille PM

The UN development specialist previously served as Haiti’s prime minister for a brief period. His selection comes as Haiti grapples with a major security crisis. UN development specialist Garry Conille has been

1 year ago

Politics

Executions worldwide at highest record since 2015: Amnesty

Almost three-quarters of the recorded executions were carried out in Iran alone. Human rights group Amnesty International said in a report released on Wednesday that 1,153 executions were recorded worldwide in 2023. The figure

1 year ago

World

Trump defense slams key witness as hush money trial wraps

Donald Trump’s defense lawyers told the jury they could not trust the evidence of his former lawyer Michael Cohen. The prosecution argued the case’s substance “could very well be what got President

1 year ago

World

Macron, Scholz: Ukraine can strike some targets in Russia

The two leaders said they were in lock-step when it came to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes. Macron called for Kyiv to be allowed to strike military positions in

1 year ago

Politics

Germany records highest number of naturalizations since 2000

Over 200,000 people from 157 different countries obtained German citizenship in 2023 — a record since the turn of the century. From June 2024, it will become easier to become a German

1 year ago

World

Australia: Man arrested after running naked through plane

A domestic flight was forced to land early after a man allegedly ran naked down the aisle of the plane. Police have arrested the suspect who is being seen to in hospital.

1 year ago

World

Pope uses homophobic slur in meeting with bishops — reports

Italian media has said that the pope used a highly derogatory slur against LGBTQ+ people at a bishops conference. The remark may sour attempts by the pope to make the church more

1 year ago

Society

India: Several killed, trapped in quarry collapse

The deadly cyclone Remal, which has already claimed lives in coastal India and Bangladesh, has now caused a quarry collapse in the remote Indian state of Mizoram. Torrential rain brought on by cyclone

1 year ago

World

Argentina’s Milei replaces cabinet chief in major shakeup

Nicolas Posse, the highest-ranked minister, has resigned and will be replaced by someone who played an important role in the president’s austerity program. Argentine President Javier Milei accepted the resignation of cabinet chief

1 year ago

Politics

Papua New Guinea: Thousands asked to flee ‘active’ landslide

Some 7,900 people in Papua New Guinea have been ordered to evacuate the path of what authorities say is a still active landslide that has already buried an estimated 2,000 people. Thousands

1 year ago

World

Bill Walton: Ex-NBA Hall of Fame player dies at 71

Basketball icon and former MVP Bill Walton has died after a prolonged battle with cancer. Tributes from his friends and former colleagues poured in on social media. Hall of Fame center Bill

1 year ago

Sport

Memorial Day: Biden honors fallen US soldiers

US President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day by reminding Americans that “freedom has never been guaranteed.” Donald Trump used the day to blast political rivals. US President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day by welcoming

1 year ago

Politics

California: 81-year-old ‘serial slingshot shooter’ arrested

Police said the suspect had been harassing residents in the city of Azusa, near Los Angeles, for nearly a decade. An 81-year-old man will appear before court on Tuesday for harassing residents

1 year ago

World

North Korean spy satellite launch ends in failure

North Korea said it launched a rocket that was carrying a spy satellite but exploded mid-air. However, the US claimed the rocket involved technologies related to Pyongyang’s intercontinental ballistic missile program. North

1 year ago

World

Poland presents plan to fortify border to Russia, Belarus

Defense officials in Poland have shared details on a plan to strengthen the country’s eastern border. They say Poland is at constant risk of hostile actions by Russia and its ally, Belarus.

1 year ago

World

Armenia detains hundreds of anti-government protesters

Protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over a deal giving Azerbaijan control over four border villages. Armenian police detained at least 226 protesters on Monday for blocking streets of the

1 year ago

Politics

Germany: Ex-military officer sentenced for Russia spying

A court in Düsseldorf has sentenced a former German military officer to three and half years in prison for slipping photographs of documents related to munitions systems and aircraft technology to the

1 year ago

World

US lawmakers visit Taiwan to show support amid China threat

A US delegation has traveled to Taiwan after China held drills around the self-governed island in a show of strength. The US is the island’s most important ally and supplier of military

1 year ago

Politics

China, Japan, and South Korea to push free trade talks

Chinese Premier Li Qiang described a trilateral summit in Seoul as a “new beginning.” Along with steps towards a free trade agreement, the three countries also reaffirmed their goal of a denuclearized

1 year ago

Politics

Papua New Guinea: More than 2,000 people killed in landslide

The search for survivors continues after a remote hillside village in Papua New Guinea was buried under a landslide. The UN says treacherous conditions have hampered rescue efforts. Papua New Guinea reported

1 year ago

World

Cyclone Remal causes death and damage in Bangladesh, India

Ten people were reported killed in Bangladesh, and some 30,000 homes were destroyed, after a powerful cyclone made landfall. The storm has weakened as it moves inland, but more heavy rain and

1 year ago

World

France to lift New Caledonia state of emergency

The unrest erupted as the French legislature in Paris debated amending the French constitution to make changes to voter lists in New Caledonia. The state of emergency in riot-hit New Caledonia will be lifted on

1 year ago

Politics

Spain: 4 dead in Mallorca restaurant collapse

Two German tourists, a Spanish waitress and a Senegalese man have been killed after a restaurant collapsed in Mallorca. Several Dutch tourists were also injured. A restaurant collapse on Spain’s Mediterranean island of Mallorca left

1 year ago

World

German police investigate ‘racist’ video on vacation island

A viral video shows people singing racist lyrics and performing Nazi salutes at a club on the northern German island of Sylt. The club has condemned the incident. Police in the northern

1 year ago

World

Armenia returns 4 border villages to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has taken control of four villages in the Gazakh district on the border with Armenia. The move follows an agreement with Yerevan. Armenia on Friday returned to Azerbaijan four border villages it seized decades

1 year ago

World

Enga province is situated inland and is not easy to reach

Ilaria Salis, an Italian activist, faces charges of attacking two participants at a far-right rally in Budapest. She is accused of being involved in an extreme left-wing criminal organization. The trial of

1 year ago

World

Papua New Guinea village hit by large landslide

The extent of damage and casualties from the overnight landslide is not yet clear, with locals in the remote area trying to clear rubble and seek survivors. A major landslide struck Papua New

1 year ago

World

Mexico: Heat wave kills several people, hotter days ahead

The so-called “heat dome” weather phenomenon has trapped hot air over the country, causing temperatures to soar to 45 degrees Celsius in some areas. Extreme heat in Mexico has killed dozens of people,

1 year ago

Earth & Climate

US issues sanctions over Georgia’s ‘foreign agent’ bill

The US is imposing visa restrictions on individuals “undermining democracy” in the South Caucasus country, after the Georgian parliament passed a controversial bill. The United States said it is introducing new visa restrictions on Georgia after

1 year ago

Politics

Estonia says Russia removed navigation buoys near border

The buoys are placed on the border river to keep ships from entering foreign waters. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas called their removal a “border incident.” Estonian border guards said on Thursday that their Russian counterparts

1 year ago

World

China says military drills around Taiwan test seizing power

Chinese warships surrounded Taiwan as Beijing said the military exercises were a “strong punishment for the separatist acts of ‘Taiwan independence’ forces.” Taipei has condemned the drills. China’s military continued its war

1 year ago

World

Spain: Several killed in Mallorca building collapse

Local media report that the collapsed building was a restaurant in the Playa de Palma area on the Mediterranean island. A building collapse on Spain’s Mediterranean island of Mallorca has left at

1 year ago

World

China holds military drills around Taiwan as a ‘punishment’

Beijing say the drills are a “strong punishment” for “separatist acts,” three days after Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te was sworn in. Taiwan has condemned the “irrational provocations.” Chinese naval vessels and military

1 year ago

World

Biden, Ruto urge global lenders to ease debt burden

Kenyan President William Ruto is the first African leader to make a state visit to Washington since 2008. He and Joe Biden are set to announce a slew of new US investments

1 year ago

World

Russia arrests top military official on bribery charges

Vadim Shamarin has been charged with accepting bribes on a large scale, Russian media reported. It follows the arrests of other members of the military’s top brass as the war in Ukraine

1 year ago

World

Iran: Raisi to be buried in home city

Another funeral procession has taken place ahead of the burial of late President Ebrahim Raisi, who is to be interred at Iran’s holiest Shiite Muslim site. Iran held the final day of

1 year ago

World

Mexico: Several killed as stage collapses at campaign rally

At least nine people have died at an event for a presidential candidate Jorge Alvarez Maynez in Nuevo Leon after a stage collapsed in a strong gust of wind. An accident at

1 year ago

World

France’s Macron holds talks in riot-hit New Caledonia

The French president has called ongoing violence in the South Pacific French archipelago an “unprecedented insurrection.” A recent change to voting rights has worsened the situation. President Emmanuel Macron met with local officials

1 year ago

Politics

Ecuador: State of emergency declared in seven provinces

President Daniel Noboa declared a state emergency for 60 days in an effort to curb a rising number of violent deaths. Human rights groups have voiced concerns over violations being committed by

1 year ago

World

Tunisia: Two journalists jailed for publishing ‘false news’

The journalists were jailed for a year after falling foul of Decree 54. The law passed in 2022 punishes the use of communications to “produce or spread false news.” A Tunisian court sentenced two

1 year ago

World

Atalanta beats Bayer Leverkusen to win Europa League

Ademola Lookman scored a hat-trick as Atalanta brought Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten season to an end with the Italian side winning their first ever Europa League title. Atalanta eased to a 3-0 victory

1 year ago

Sport

Norway, Ireland, Spain to recognize Palestinian state

Israel has condemned the move, recalled its ambassadors and warned recognition would lead to “more terrorism and instability.”  Norway will recognize an independent Palestinian state as of May 28, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on

1 year ago

World

Germany: Antisemitic incidents in Berlin hit record levels

The number of incidents reported in the German capital increased by almost 50% in 2023, according to new figures. The majority of cases were documented after the October 7 terror attack on

1 year ago

World

Germany: Antisemitic incidents in Berlin hits record levels

The number of incidents reported in the German capital increased by almost 50% in 2023, according to new figures. The majority of cases were documented after the October 7 terror attack on

1 year ago

World

Iran: Tehran holds Raisi funeral services

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has led prayers at funeral processions for late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage. Tehran residents received text messages urging them to attend the funeral. The focus of

1 year ago

World

Ukraine updates: Russia denies Baltic Sea border claim

Latest Russian reports say there’s no plan to alter Baltic Sea borders, after a draft Defense Ministry decree on the issue. Finland said it wasn’t consulted, Lithuania said Moscow was trying to

1 year ago

World

Gemany: Far-right AfD bans top EU candidate from campaigning

Maximilian Krah is being investigated for suspicious links to Russia and China, and recently made headlines for saying that not all members of the Nazi SS forces were “criminals.” Germany’s far-right Alternative

1 year ago

Politics

US: Iowa tornado leaves trail of wreckage and death

Iowa State Patrol said there were “confirmed fatalities,” but did not release an exact number. The Iowa State Patrol has confirmed multiple deaths from a tornado and at least a dozen injuries

1 year ago

World

Vietnam elects To Lam as new president

In a secret ballot, 472 out of 473 deputies voted in favor of To Lam’s nomination. Vietnam’s National Assembly elected Public Security Minister To Lam as the country’s new president on Wednesday. In

1 year ago

Politics

French far-right National Rally splits with Germany’s AfD

The main far-right party of France says it will no longer align with its erstwhile German allies, the AfD, in the EU parliament. This followed comments by the AfD’s top candidate about

1 year ago

Politics

Biden says Trump using Hitler’s language with ‘Reich’ post

The video reposted by Donald Trump referred to a “unified Reich” if the Republican gets a second term at the White House. Trump later deleted the video from his social media account.

1 year ago

Politics

Germany: Politically motivated crimes spike in 2023

Politically motivated crimes in Germany rose in 2023 more than in any year over the past two decades. War in the Middle East and increased political polarization at home both appear to

1 year ago

Politics

Israel-Hamas war: UN suspends Rafah food aid

The UN has said it has halted food distribution due to lack of supplies and insecurity as Israeli forces continue an assault on the southern Gazan city. The UN agency for Palestinian

1 year ago

World

Germany’s Toni Kroos to retire after Euro 2024

Germany and Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has announced his retirement from football after this summer’s European Championship. The 34-year-old is considered one of the best German players of his generation. Real

1 year ago

Sport

Iran: Funeral procession for President Raisi begins

Dayslong funeral arrangements for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi have kicked off after he was killed in a helicopter crash. A procession in Tabriz has taken place amid five days of nationa mourning

1 year ago

World