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Geopolitics

Trump's autism call: What the Tylenol science really says

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Donald Trump advised pregnant women not to take Tylenol amid announcing a set of new autism policies. Health experts are concerned. What do the studies cited b…

Geopolitics

Moldova bars pro-Russia party from parliamentary elections

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The pro-Russia Heart of Moldova party was barred from the election after a court ruling limited the party's activities for one year, over allegations of voter …

Geopolitics

Netherlands to return 'Java Man' fossils to Indonesia

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Netherlands will give back the "Java Man" fossils that were taken "against the will of the people" from colonial Indonesia. The fossils were the first to s…

Geopolitics

Slovakia changes constitution to enshrine 2 genders

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

According to the updated constitution, Slovakia now "recognizes only two sexes, male and female." Rights groups say the move hurt the LGBTQ+ community in Slova…

Geopolitics

Pro-Russia actors work to sway voters ahead of Moldova polls

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Sunday's general election will be the most crucial since Moldova gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Russia is doing all it can to divert the co…

Geopolitics

Anti-war: Germany's new peace movement gains momentum

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

In Germany, resistance against the arms race and militarization is growing. Many alliances are organizing demonstrations. What unites them, what divides them?

Geopolitics

Hungary: Hate speech and media pressure ahead of 2026 vote

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Thousands of Hungarians protested recently against hate speech in public discourse. But the government of Viktor Orban continues to rail against his critics — …

Geopolitics

Denmark: New drone sightings over military infrastructure

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Danish security authorities said drones were seen over the country's biggest military base overnight.

Geopolitics

Germany updates: Berlin wants deportation deal with Syria

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Interior Minister Dobrindt has said he wants deals to deport Syrians by year's end and Afghanistan after that. Meanwhile, Pro-Gaza demonstrations took place in…

Geopolitics

How China promotes its language and culture in Africa

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

China has established language schools in almost every African country. Observers say that's part of a strategy to expand its economic influence across the con…

Geopolitics

Legendary journalist Georg Stefan Troller dies aged 103

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

He escaped the Nazis, then joined the US military fighting Germany in Word War II. He later became a legendary author, filmmaker and journalist, known for his …

Geopolitics

Paralympic body drops sanctions on Russia and Belarus

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Ukraine denounced the International Paralympic Committee's (IPC) decision to lift all sanctions against Russia and Belarus, claiming that those who voted for i…

Geopolitics

Trump tariffs: Who stands to lose most from new US pharma duties?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The US president's latest tariff move will see the US impose 100% levies on imports of branded or patented pharmaceutical goods from October 1. What could it m…

Geopolitics

Trump sends troops to Portland over 'domestic terrorists'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

US President Donald Trump claimed that Antifa is waging "war" on the famously progressive city. Portland's mayor has rejected these claims.

Geopolitics

Chimps regularly consume alcohol, study finds

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A new study has observed that chimpanzees regularly eat fermented fruit together, suggesting that alcohol consumption is more deeply rooted in human evolution …

Geopolitics

Fact check: Pakistan's HPV vaccine campaign faces misinformation surge

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Pakistan's first HPV vaccine drive faces a wave of misinformation. DW Fact check unpacks false claims and deep vaccine mistrust.

Geopolitics

Argentina: Thousands march for women murdered on livestream

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The murder of three young women who were tortured live on social media has shocked Argentina. Five suspects have been detained but the alleged mastermind behin…

Geopolitics

Middle East updates: UN sanctions on Iran come into effect

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

After last-ditch nuclear talks with Western powers failed, widespread UN sanctions against Iran came back into force for the first time in a decade. Follow DW …

Geopolitics

Zurich to vote on restricting leaf blowers in pollution row

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Noisy gas-powered leaf blowers could become a thing of the past in Switzerland's Zurich, where citizens are taking part in a referendum on banning their use.

Geopolitics

Breakaway Transnistria is Russia's stronghold in Moldova

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The separatist strip of land in eastern Moldova is, in effect, an exclave of Russia — and a base for the Kremlin's forces.

Geopolitics

Polls open in Moldova, with ties to EU, Russia on the ballot

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Moldovans will vote in a high-stakes election to decide whether the country moves closer to the European Union or Russia. Follow DW for more.

Geopolitics

Typhoon Bualoi: Vietnam warns of flash floods, landslides

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Vietnam is evacuating more than 250,000 people as Typhoon Bualoi draws nearer to its shores, with authorities warning it could trigger "multiple natural disast…

Geopolitics

Ukraine updates: Four die in air assault on Kyiv

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Kyiv endured a 12-hour barrage of missiles and drones that killed at least four and injured dozens. Poland briefly closed parts of its airspace, and Ukraine's …

Geopolitics

India stampede: Case filed against actor Vijay's party

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Police have filed a criminal case against the heads of the political party founded by popular Tamil actor Vijay following a deadly stampede which killed dozens…

Geopolitics

Keir Starmer urges Labour to unite against Reform UK

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for discipline within his center-left Labour Party as polls show Nigel Farage's anti-immigration Reform UK party…

Geopolitics

Three dead in Arizona flooding as the Carolinas brace for possible hurricane

The Guardian – World · Europe

Flooding overwhelms town of Globe as North Carolina governor declares an emergency ahead of stormAt least three people died and others were believed missing af…

Geopolitics

US set for largest mass resignation in history as Trump continues deep cuts

The Guardian – World · Europe

Federal workers say they have little choice but to depart, with 100,000 leaving under deferred resignation programThe Trump administration is set to oversee th…

Geopolitics

Children left short of clean water and sleep amid ‘prolonged’ detention by Ice, watchdog groups allege

The Guardian – World · Europe

Legal experts speak of ‘cruel’ and harmful deprivations for families held in Texas immigration facilityChildren, including the very young, have been spending w…

Geopolitics

Deadly mass shootings take place in North Carolina, Texas and New Orleans

The Guardian – World · Europe

Shootings at waterfront bar, casino and Bourbon Street kill at least six people and wound 16, with much still unknownThree people were killed and at least eigh…

Geopolitics

Crunch time: Democrats ready for shutdown standoff over Republican health cuts

The Guardian – World · Europe

Party prepared to risk government shutdown and will not support GOP bill unless cuts to healthcare are reversedIt has been nine brutal months for congressional…

Geopolitics

UK government urged to restore Electoral Commission’s independence to protect democracy

The Guardian – World · Europe

Oversight of watchdog could be abused by a future authoritarian government, report warnsThe independence of the Electoral Commission must be fully restored to …

Geopolitics

UK businesses fear new EHRC guidance on toilets will be ‘unworkable’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Stonewall writes to ministers and warns cost of compliance could be ‘significant’ for struggling companiesBusinesses across the UK fear that new gui…

Geopolitics

Starmer calls Reform’s policy on immigration ‘racist’ and says Farage’s party would ‘tear country apart’ – Labour conference live

The Guardian – World · Europe

PM calls Reform’s policy immoral but says people who want to vote for them are not racist but frustratedKuenssberg ended her interview by asking about Andy Bur…

Geopolitics

Watching Caerphilly: Welsh byelection may be bellwether for political transformation in UK

The Guardian – World · Europe

Plaid Cymru and Reform are polling above Welsh Labour in race for Senedd seat experts say may be ‘canary in the coalmine’Usually, a Welsh parliament byelection…

Geopolitics

Isle of Wight festival increases profits despite fall in attendance

The Guardian – World · Europe

Festival made £3.4m profit in 2024, generating £2.6m dividend for its parent company, part of Live NationPet Shop Boys and The Prodigy helped the Isle of Wight…

Geopolitics

Ladakh statehood activist arrested days after violent crackdown by Modi

The Guardian – World · Europe

Sonam Wangchuk, who has been agitating against the government, was on his way to speak at a press briefingA renowned environmentalist at the forefront of a pro…

Geopolitics

Trump brags of ‘massive’ oil deal in Pakistan – but drilling has not found any

The Guardian – World · Europe

Announcement of deal baffles experts and former ministers, who say there is no sign of any untapped reservesThe newfound camaraderie between the US and Pakista…

Geopolitics

At least 39 dead and more than 40 injured in crush at Vijay rally in India

The Guardian – World · Europe

Victims include nine children at election campaign gathering in Tamil Nadu led by popular actor and politicianPolice in India have opened a criminal case again…

Geopolitics

Israeli strikes and shootings kill 57 as assault in Gaza City intensifies

The Guardian – World · Europe

Health officials say most deaths were in the strip’s largest city, where hundreds of thousands are trapped and starvingIsraeli strikes and shootings have kille…

Geopolitics

State department appoints official to handle case of American-Palestinian teen detained by Israel

The Guardian – World · Europe

Moves marks escalation in diplomatic efforts in case of Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, who is being held in an Israeli military prisonThe US state department is appoint…

Geopolitics

Family of British couple held in Iran say their health is deteriorating in prison

The Guardian – World · Europe

Son of Lindsay Foreman expresses ‘real concerns’ after mother put on drip and stepfather, Craig, ‘constantly ill’The family of Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a Bri…

Geopolitics

Yvette Cooper suggests international community on brink of Gaza peace deal

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Foreign secretary says world has ‘reached moment’ it wants to end war after Donald Trump signals plan within reachThe international community is on …

Geopolitics

Iran angry as sweeping UN sanctions take effect after failure of nuclear talks

The Guardian – World · Europe

Foreign ministry attacks ‘unjustifiable’ return of measures expected to have wide effects on troubled economyWidespread UN sanctions against Iran have come bac…

Geopolitics

‘You have to live’: Ukrainians on frontline practise normality despite Russian bombings

The Guardian – World · Europe

In once-occupied Sloviansk, war has become so routine that nobody pays attention to air-raid sirensOn a sunny afternoon this week the beach in the frontline Uk…

Geopolitics

Moldova heads to polls in pivotal vote that could steer it closer to EU or Russia

The Guardian – World · Europe

President tells voters ‘our dear home is in danger’ as her pro-west party tries to hold on to parliamentary majorityMoldovans have begun voting in a pivotal pa…

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