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Geopolitics

The 2025 solar storm peak. Should we be worried?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

If strong enough, solar storms could wipe out our internet infrastructure. They disrupt aviation signals and, for example, the smooth running of petroleum pipe…

Geopolitics

Is the green hydrogen dream over?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Clean, green hydrogen energy has long been hyped as the key to decarbonizing big industries like steel. But as projects are cancelled and investments dry up, w…

Geopolitics

Cancellation of Israeli conductor's concert: The problem with cultural boycotts

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The cancellation of a Munich Philharmonic Orchestra concert in Belgium over its Israeli conductor Lahav Shani has sparked outrage in Germany. But how does this…

Geopolitics

Eurovision: Countries to boycott if Israel competes

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Eurovision Song Contest is supposed to be apolitical. But Israel is now at the center of calls for boycott and protests, due to the ongoing war in the Gaza…

Geopolitics

Germany updates: Get ready for big reforms, Merz says

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Chancellor Merz says Germany needs to address "nothing less than the future of our country" as lawmakers debate the budget. Meanwhile, a suspect in the disappe…

Geopolitics

Life in Germany: Free universities, health insurance and paid vacations?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

DW's Berlin Fresh and The Washington Post Universe's TikTok teams collaborate to explore the perks of living in Berlin and Germany.

Geopolitics

Intersex people face high levels of violence in Europe

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

One in six intersex people was physically assaulted in the year 2022, an EU agency report said. Intersex people are the only LGBTIQ group that has not experien…

Geopolitics

How NIL money changes the game for German basketball

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Germany's national basketball teams are enjoying a golden era, but are there concerns domestically that NIL money from US colleges might impact future generati…

Geopolitics

Middle East updates: EU proposes Israel sanctions over Gaza

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The EU proposed curbing trade with Israel and placing sanctions on Israeli far-right ministers. Israel opened an exit route out of Gaza City for 48 hours after…

Geopolitics

Is the Greece-Cyprus-Israel subsea power cable in jeopardy?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Great Sea Interconnector subsea electric cable project seeks to connect Greece, Cyprus and Israel. But will it ever be completed?

Geopolitics

Trump at Windsor: Pomp, protest and the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Anti-Trump protesters in the UK get creative as King Charles III hosts Donald Trump for his second UK state visit.

Geopolitics

Trump's UK visit: US president heaps praise on royal family

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

US President Donald Trump and King Charles hailed the special relationship between the US and the UK at a lavish state dinner attended by high-profile guests. …

Geopolitics

Gen Z protests in Asia: Can they spark real change?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Young people are angry and protesting in a number of Asian countries demanding change, economic opportunities and an end to corruption.

Geopolitics

Microsoft seizes websites linked to Nigeria-based phishing

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

More than 330 websites have been linked to a phishing operation that stole over 5,000 Microsoft user credentials.

Geopolitics

Is rare-earth mining putting the Mekong River at risk?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Rare-earth mining in Myanmar is polluting the Mekong River with toxic metals, threatening ecosystems, food security, and water supplies across mainland Southea…

Geopolitics

How can Poland, Ukraine, NATO defend against Russian drones?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Recent Russian drone incursions into Ukraine and Poland show the vital need for strong drone defenses, and not only against attacks from foreign militaries — c…

Geopolitics

Why does sport struggle with equal pay?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

International Equal Pay Day, on September 18, highlights gender inequalities across employment sectors. But sport has a series of circumstances that make it a …

Geopolitics

Kenya: Fraud scandal robs millions of health care, pensions

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Kenya's pension and health insurance systems were meant to bring people dignity in old age. But fraud, delays and broken promises have left retirees and patien…

Geopolitics

EU's new approach to lure India away from Russia's orbit

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The EU has proposed better strategic ties with India to pull New Delhi closer to Europe and away from Russia. While a trade deal is currently in focus, the EU …

Geopolitics

Brazil: Bolsonaro discharged from hospital, diagnosed with skin cancer

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The skin cancer diagnosis comes after the former Brazilian president had been hospitalized with separate ailments. The medical woes come after Bolsonaro was se…

Geopolitics

Russia-linked group planned parcel bomb attacks in Europe

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A Lithuanian investigation has determined Russia-linked suspects packed explosive devices in packages shipped by land and air to the UK, Poland and Germany. Au…

Geopolitics

US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate for first time in 2025

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The widely expected cut of a quarter percentage point comes amid economic pressures ranging inflation and tariffs to sluggish job growth. Two more cuts are exp…

Geopolitics

'Jimmy Kimmel Live' pulled off air over Charlie Kirk comment

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

ABC network is taking "Jimmy Kimmel Live" off the air indefinitely in response to comments the late-night host made about the killing of conservative activist …

Geopolitics

Germany's leading Jewish group urges Merz to support Israel

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Germany "harms its own soul" when criticism of Israel becomes a pretext for antisemitism. Merz said without Germany's Jew…

Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan deepen their long-standing security ties in the wake of Israel's strike on Qatar.

Geopolitics

Jimmy Kimmel Live! suspended indefinitely after host’s Charlie Kirk comments

The Guardian – World · Europe

ABC says late-night show will not air for foreseeable future after Kimmel accused Republicans of ‘doing everything they can to score political points’ from Kir…

Geopolitics

‘Censoring you in real time’: suspension of Jimmy Kimmel show sparks shock and fears for free speech

The Guardian – World · Europe

ABC decision over Kimmel comments about Charlie Kirk’s killing comes hours after Trump-appointed chair of US media regulator threatened broadcaster’s licenseWh…

Geopolitics

Trump says he plans to designate antifa as ‘major terrorist organization’

The Guardian – World · Europe

It is unclear how anti-fascists, an umbrella term for far-left-leaning groups, which is not a singular entity, will be labeledDonald Trump said early on Thursd…

Geopolitics

Democrats to introduce a No Political Enemies (Nope) act, to protect government critics – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

This live blog is now closed, you can follow the latest on the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel and our latest US politics coverage on a new liveblog hereDonald Trum…

Geopolitics

Jimmy Kimmel suspension: Trump celebrates as some networks replace show with Charlie Kirk tribute – US politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Indefinite removal of Jimmy Kimmel Live! show spurs outrage amid Trump administration crackdown on commentary following Charlie Kirk killingFull report: Jimmy …

Geopolitics

One in three GPs in England do not work in NHS, says BMJ study

The Guardian – World · Europe

Almost 20,000 family doctors who could work for health service are ‘lost’ to it despite increasing demand for careOne in three GPs in England do not work in th…

Geopolitics

Trump lauds ‘special relationship’ between UK and US as historic second state visit sees thousands protest

The Guardian – World · Europe

The president and his wife were treated to the full array of British pageantry, including a banquet at Windsor Castle hosted by King CharlesDonald Trump hailed…

Geopolitics

Clarks opens up a shoebox of memories with museum to mark 200th year

The Guardian – World · Europe

Shoemakers Museum in Somerset village of Street displays everything from school shoes to Wallabees and Desert BootsFor some visitors, the museum may bring back…

Geopolitics

Privatisation of UK industries is driving cost of living crisis, says Greens’ leader

The Guardian – World · Europe

Zack Polanski calls mass privatisation a ‘failed experiment’ as report finds it has cost UK households £250 a year moreThe privatisation of the UK’s key indust…

Geopolitics

Windrush officials must improve after neglecting dying woman’s claim, says ombudsman

The Guardian – World · Europe

Scheme ordered to pay £25,000 to Caroline Tobierre’s family who were ‘consumed’ by battle for compensation at end of her lifeThe Windrush compensation scheme m…

Geopolitics

At least 19 killed in ‘gen Z’ protests against Nepal’s social media ban

The Guardian – World · Europe

Many demonstrators say they are also on the streets over corruption and nepotism they allege is rampant At least 19 people have been killed during protests in …

Geopolitics

Nepal prime minister quits after deaths at protests sparked by social media ban

The Guardian – World · Europe

KP Sharma Oli resigns as police meet protests with deadly force, leaving 19 dead, and federal parliament is set alight Nepal’s prime minister has resigned afte…

Geopolitics

Nepal appoints its first female PM after historic week of deadly protests

The Guardian – World · Europe

Former chief justice Sushila Karki, who was nominated by gen Z representatives, to lead interim governmentNepal has sworn in its first female prime minister af…

Geopolitics

Pakistan security forces kill 35 militants in raids on Pakistani Taliban

The Guardian – World · Europe

Twelve soldiers also killed during raids on two TTP hideouts on border with AfghanistanFierce clashes broke out in Pakistan near the border with Afghanistan wh…

Geopolitics

Brother of Briton jailed in India asks why UK border police are stopping him

The Guardian – World · Europe

Gurpreet Singh Johal wants to know if stops are linked to his efforts to find out whether UK intelligence played a role in sibling’s arrestThe brother of Jagta…

Geopolitics

Israel’s culture minister threatens national film awards after Palestinian story takes top prize

The Guardian – World · Europe

Miki Zohar says he will cancel funding for the Ophir awards after The Sea, about a 12-year-old Palestinian boy who is denied entry to Tel Aviv, wins best pictu…

Geopolitics

UN warns of ‘grave’ concerns for fuel and food in famine-hit northern Gaza – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

Food and supplies running out in northern Gaza after Israel closed only crossing, UN says. This live blog is closedThe Israeli army said it has struck more tha…

Geopolitics

Starmer to recognise Palestinian state ‘after Trump state visit’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Other nations including France, Australia and Canada plan to take the same step at next week’s UN summit Keir Starmer will reportedly recognise a Palestinian s…

Geopolitics

US judge orders Mahmoud Khalil deported citing ‘misrepresented facts’ on green card form

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lawyers say pro-Palestinian activist remains protected from immigration enforcement while separate federal court case proceedsAn immigration judge in the US st…

Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defence pact as regional tensions escalate

The Guardian – World · Europe

Deal with nuclear-armed Pakistan comes as Gulf Arab states worry about US reliability while Saudi official says pact isn’t responding to ‘specific events’Saudi…

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