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Bollywood and the underworld — together in the spotlight?

A wave of shootings and extortion threats has rattled India's film industry. This time, those claiming responsibility are very different from the Mumb...

Oct 31, 2026
Embarrassing name? How we live with names we don't like

What happens when your name evokes laughter or ridicule? Research points to negative life outcomes, but some people learn to embrace unfortunate names...

Oct 31, 2026
India news: Tanker carrying 27 Indians attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Two vessels carrying Indian crew members have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz over the past two days as Iran steps up attacks on shipping. DW ha...

Oct 31, 2026
UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara to expire amid US, Russia vetoes

The mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in Western Sahara will expire on October 31. The UN Security Council could not agree on a resolution to exten...

Oct 31, 2026
European diplomats shun Russia at G20 gathering in the US

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declined to comment on Russia's participation in the G20 summit in December, telling DW that Volodymyr Zelensky...

Oct 31, 2026
Poland: Protesters clash with police over sacked court chief

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk defended the firing of top court President Bogdan Swieczkowski as a move to "restore the rule of law."...

Oct 30, 2026
Canadian PM Mark Carney discusses talks with the EU, overdependence on the US and how to deal with D

Prime Minister Mark Carney tells DW that Canada is seeking closer EU ties to "diversify and deepen" partnerships beyond the Americas. Despite German p...

Oct 30, 2026
Ukraine: Oleshky residents evacuate war-ravaged city

Under the local ceasefire, an aid convoy of 25 buses arrived with humanitarian aid and as transport for fleeing Oleshky residents. The Ukrainian city ...

Oct 30, 2026
Smuggling, power, profit: Irregular migration out of eastern Libya

There is currently more irregular migration between eastern Libya and Crete, Greece. It's raising questions as to what connects people smugglers with ...

Oct 30, 2026
Tennessee woman Christa Pike describes pain after failed execution

Christa Pike says she remains in constant pain a month after surviving a lethal injection in Tennessee. Her lawyers want her death sentence reduced to...

Oct 30, 2026
What the rift within the Tsikhanouski family means for the Belarusian opposition in exile

Siarhei Tsikhanouski criticizes the work of his wife, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, and her office. He also questions her legitimacy. What are the implica...

Oct 30, 2026
US midterms: Pope Leo XIV casts vote by mail

As a US citizen, Pope Leo XIV is eligible to vote in US elections and has made use of that right with a postal ballot ahead of Tuesday's midterms. The...

Oct 30, 2026

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