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Geopolitics

Argentina's Milei suffers political blow with veto override

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Argentine lawmakers have overturned two vetoes by President Javier Milei, marking a setback for the libertarian leader ahead of key legislative elections.

Geopolitics

Where does Germany stand 35 years after reunification?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

There is still a wide gap between the former East and West Germany, even amongst young people who have only ever lived in a unified country. The new commission…

Geopolitics

Apple pulls ICE tracking apps after Trump admin request

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Justice Department reportedly reached out to Apple to take down ICEBlock and similar apps, citing security risks to immigration enforcement officers.

Geopolitics

Czech Republic: Who is Andrej Babis, the man who hopes to be PM?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Billionaire and former prime minister Andrej Babis has been linked to all kinds of scandals in Czechia over the years, yet he could become PM again. His party …

Geopolitics

Online attacks threaten major climate-friendly diet report

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A major scientific update to one of the most influential food and planetary health reports of the last decade is in the crosshairs of a pro-meat misinformation…

Geopolitics

Is the Nobel Prize still relevant today?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Nobel Prize is considered the "Mount Everest of science." But it faces criticism over how winners are chosen, and may give a warped idea of scientific prog…

Geopolitics

Finland: Court dismisses Baltic cable cuts case over jurisdiction

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

This trial in Finland was the first such attempt to prosecute a crew believed to be part of Russia's shadow fleet.

Geopolitics

Luxembourg: Grand Duke Henri abdicates with son taking over

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Grand Duke Henri abdicated his throne after 25 years, with his son Guillaume sworn in in his place. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to attend t…

Geopolitics

Thai hitman gets life in jail for killing Cambodian ex-MP

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Lim Kimya, a former opposition parliamentarian in Cambodia, was shot dead in Bangkok on January 7.

Geopolitics

Germany news: Merz and Macron mark 35 years of German unity

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Germany is celebrating 35 years since reunification with Saarbrücken hosting this year's main event. French President Emmanuel Macron is the guest of honor. DW…

Geopolitics

First female Archbishop appointed to lead Church of England

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Sarah Mullally will become the first female leader when she officially takes charge of the church in March 2026. A group of conservative Anglican churches acro…

Geopolitics

Are Volkswagen's EVs made with African conflict minerals?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The German carmaker requires substantial amounts of minerals for its transition to electric vehicles. But new research by DW shows that some of Africa's most n…

Geopolitics

Why does Taiwan still have the death penalty?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The death penalty remains a divisive issue in Taiwan, with activists calling for it to be abolished. Although a court ruling limits the use of capital punishme…

Geopolitics

Germany: Drone sightings disrupt Munich Airport

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The disruption comes as Munich hosts its world-famous Oktoberfest beer festival, which runs until Sunday. Last week, Denmark and Norway closed airports due to …

Geopolitics

California governor under pressure over bill to ban cookware made with Pfas

The Guardian – World · Europe

Gavin Newsom, who has vetoed environmental bills before, feeling push from industry and celebrity chefs on next stepsGavin Newsom, the California governor, is …

Geopolitics

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentencing: what to know

The Guardian – World · Europe

Rapper to be sentenced on two counts that each carry maximum 10-year term – what might the judge decide?Sean “Diddy” Combs is scheduled to be sentenced on Frid…

Geopolitics

Fire still burning at California Chevron refinery following explosion

The Guardian – World · Europe

No injuries reported in El Segundo, site of company’s second-biggest US refinery, which supplies jet fuel for LA airportA fire that broke out at Chevron’s El S…

Geopolitics

White House halts $2.1bn of Chicago transport funding; Senate to hold vote as shutdown enters third day – US politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trump aide Russ Vought said hold would affect work to extend and modernize city’s transit lines amid little hope Senate can agree a way out of shutdownIn Russe…

Geopolitics

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to be sentenced after pleading with judge for ‘second chance’ – live updates

The Guardian – World · Europe

Music mogul could face lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of prostitution charges in July; court proceedings to begin at 10am eastern timeSean ‘Didd…

Geopolitics

More than 60,000 cancer patients in England ‘not getting necessary radiotherapy’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Analysis of NHS data by Radiotherapy UK also shows some patients face waits of up to six monthsMore than 60,000 cancer patients a year are not getti…

Geopolitics

Father of Manchester synagogue attacker condemns ‘heinous act’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Faraj al-Shamie ‘fully distances’ family and expresses ‘deep shock and sorrow’ at actions of son Jihad al-ShamieManchester synagogue attack – latest updatesThe…

Geopolitics

Manchester synagogue victim died after being shot by police, as attacker’s father expresses ‘sorrow’ at killings – latest

The Guardian – World · Europe

Faraj al-Shamie says his family condemns his son’s actionsSix minutes of terror: how the Manchester synagogue attack unfoldedThe home secretary has urged pro-P…

Geopolitics

Man who murdered two-week-old son in Somerset baby unit to serve at least 18 years

The Guardian – World · Europe

Daniel Gunter caused ‘catastrophic and appalling’ injuries to Brendon Staddon while nurses worked 5 metres awayA father who murdered his two-week-old son in a …

Geopolitics

UK political class ‘poisoned by wealth’, says Zack Polanski as he sets out plan to tax assets of richest 1% – UK politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Green party leader says a ‘tiny few have taken our wealth and power’ in address to Green party conferenceIn his FT interview Mel Stride, the shadow chancellor,…

Geopolitics

Arbitrary detention victims urge Starmer to press Modi on jailed British Sikh

The Guardian – World · Europe

Activist Jagtar Singh Johal has been held in Indian prison for nearly eight years without full trial The sisters of the British-Egyptian human rights campaig…

Geopolitics

At least 53 Palestinians killed in fresh wave of Israeli attacks on Gaza

The Guardian – World · Europe

Military offensive stepped up as Hamas leaders consider Trump’s 20-point peace planMiddle East crisis – live updatesAt least 53 Palestinians were killed by Isr…

Geopolitics

Iran must move its capital from Tehran, says president as water crisis worsens

The Guardian – World · Europe

Masoud Pezeshkian says subsidence is also ‘a disaster’ in city of 10 million, which consumes quarter of Iran’s waterIran’s president has claimed Iran has no ch…

Geopolitics

Iran may release hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees into Iraq and Turkey

The Guardian – World · Europe

Tehran considers move as part of multi-pronged offensive after bombing of nuclear sites and restoration of sanctionsIran is considering releasing hundreds of t…

Geopolitics

Hamas to demand key revisions to Trump Gaza plan before accepting, sources say

The Guardian – World · Europe

Turkey and Qatar putting pressure on group to make concessions – but condition it disarm is a sticking pointHamas will demand key revisions to Donald Trump’s G…

Geopolitics

Israel stops 41 boats in aid flotilla with one ‘still sailing strong’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Activists from Global Sumud flotilla including Greta Thunberg arrested as final boat is presumed intercepted in Palestinian watersIsrael says it has stopped a …

Geopolitics

Munich airport reopens after halting flights because of drone sightings

The Guardian – World · Europe

Travel disrupted for thousands on eve of national holiday in latest drone incident to hit European aviationMunich airport has reopened after drone sightings ov…

Geopolitics

Weather tracker: wet conditions raise risk of flooding in south-eastern Europe

The Guardian – World · Europe

Warnings issued for Serbia, Romania and Greek islands amid forecast of prolonged rainfall and strong winds While storms and hurricanes have churned in the Atla…

Geopolitics

Final boat of 42-strong pro-Palestinian flotilla intercepted by Israel

The Guardian – World · Europe

Protest vessel intercepted in the early hours of Friday morning 42.5 nautical miles from the coast of GazaThe last boat of the 42 vessels in the Gaza humanitar…

Geopolitics

Calls for police to shoot down drones after Munich airport disruption – latest updates

The Guardian – World · Europe

Bavarian PM joins calls to strengthen Germany’s air defences after latest incidentMunich airport reopens after halting flightsVoters in the Czech Republic go t…

Geopolitics

Czechs begin voting in election that could return populist to power

The Guardian – World · Europe

Billionaire Andrej Babiš hands out doughnuts on first day of voting as polls predict his ANO party will winCzechs have begun voting in an election likely to ou…

Geopolitics

Dfat liaising with Israel after Australians reportedly detained – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

This blog is now closedDfat officials en route to Israeli prison after Australians on pro-Palestinian flotilla reportedly detainedGet our breaking news email, …

Geopolitics

Pro-Palestine protesters fight police decision to block Sydney Opera House protest on 12 October

The Guardian – World · Europe

NSW supreme court will have final say over whether demonstrators will be given legal protections during march this monthFollow our Australia news live blog for…

Geopolitics

‘Stranded’ aged care or disability patients occupy up to one in 10 hospital beds in Australia, report finds

The Guardian – World · Europe

State and territory treasurers who commissioned the report say it shows need for federal government to pay bigger share of public hospital fundingGet our break…

Geopolitics

Two Australian women and four children escape Syrian detention camp and flee to Victoria

The Guardian – World · Europe

The six Australians received no government assistance in their 500km journey from the violent Al-Hawl detention camp to LebanonFollow our Australia news live b…

Geopolitics

Andrew Hastie quits Coalition frontbench over immigration policy dispute

The Guardian – World · Europe

Liberal MP resigns as shadow home affairs minister, increasing pressure on opposition leader Sussan LeyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podc…

Geopolitics

Asylum seekers on Nauru going hungry despite government spending $1.5m a year for each person

The Guardian – World · Europe

The Australian government is spending millions of dollars a year to house asylum seekers, yet many say they can not afford food and are forced to skip mealsFol…

Geopolitics

Papua New Guinea considers age restrictions on social media amid fears voices will be ‘silenced’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Proposed changes to address the spread of harmful content in PNG also include new rules for social media companies and more monitoring Papua New Guinea is in “…

Geopolitics

Japan days away from running out of Asahi Super Dry due to cyber attack – reports

The Guardian – World · Europe

The attack forced the company to halt production at most of its 30 factories nationwide, including those producing its signature beerThe Asahi group, Japan’s b…

Geopolitics

China remembers ‘guiding light’ Jane Goodall’s wildlife conservation work

The Guardian – World · Europe

Tributes paid to late British primatologist whose institute trained thousands of Chinese on protecting animalsJane Goodall has been remembered as a “guiding li…

Geopolitics

‘I use cannabis as medicine’: the US basketball player facing execution in Indonesia over $400 of gummies

The Guardian – World · Europe

Unlike his fellow basketball player Brittney Griner, Jarred Shaw has received scant attention after being arrested for a drugs offence overseasWhen Jarred Shaw…

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