School roof collapse in Pakistan's Peshawar kills at least 17 students
Local authorities said at least 17 people were killed in the disaster and 12 injured. Roof collapses have become increasingly common in Pakistan.
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EU summit to focus on China, Ukraine and bloc budget
EU leaders meeting in Brussels will examine measures to curb the bloc's huge trade deficit with China. But they will also be looking to further agreement on the next EU budget ahead of some major elections next year.
India news: Supreme Court hears Rahul Gandhi's Election Commission plea
A petition filed by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and others seeks an independent audit of India's sweeping voter deletions. DW has more.
Brazil to shorten workweek in win for Lula ahead of runoff
Brazil's Senate approved cutting the workweek from 44 to 40 hours. The move could give President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva an edge over his opponent, Flavio Bolsonaro, ahead of the October 25 runoff.
North Korea says it tested cruise missiles to be launched from sub
North Korean state media said the military test-fired cruise missiles designed to be launched from submarines. Pyongyang has ramped up weapons launches in recent weeks.
Nord Stream trial opens in Germany, defense seeks dismissal
Serhii Kuznietsov is accused of attacking civilian infrastructure in the 2022 sabotage of the Russian gas pipeline to Germany. His lawyers called Nord Stream a military target, and said their client is sworn to secrecy.
How Trump's diesel deal with Russia will impact the United States and Ukraine
US President Trump's diesel deal with Russia has alarmed Ukraine and its allies. What is he hoping to achieve at home, and what does the deal mean for Kyiv and Moscow?
Japanese journalist arrest in Russia's Far East draws rebuke from Tokyo in latest diplomatic spat with Moscow
A journalist for a Japanese newspaper was arrested on suspicion of spying in Russia's Far East. A geopolitical rivalry over disputed islands in the region has recently caused tension.
Three Years of the Gaza War through the Eyes of Soldiers: "The Rule Was: 'Shoot Everyone You See'"
More than 70,000 killed; even more wounded; destruction without end: Ten Israeli soldiers speak about feelings of revenge, orders to shoot and “collateral damage.”
"Exploited State Secrets for Profit": German Intelligence Rocked by Espionage Arrest of Former Chief
The arrest of ex-BND chief August Hanning has sent shockwaves through the intelligence world. Yet Hanning’s dubious consulting work was no secret. Does German intelligence have a systemic problem?
Abuse in France: "Is Anyone Thinking of the Children?"
France has been rocked by a wave of child abuse allegations directed at preschool caregivers. The scandal strikes at the heart of the country’s famed school system. Parents are furious.
Putin's War of Aggression: A Journey Along the Dnipro in Wartime Ukraine
The mighty Dnipro slices right through Ukraine and - in the south - through the battlefield. A trip from north to south offers a unique perspective on how Ukrainians are surviving this war.
Online Scams: The Shady World of Fraudulent Investment Sites
Using software from a company in Israel, scammers reel in gullible investors and steal all their money. DER SPIEGEL dove deep into this world of greed-fueled criminal networks - and found a hero.
The Future of Europe: Canada in the EU Sounds Crazy. Is It?
The European Union needs new momentum. Canada needs a reliable partner. It would be a stretch for the EU to expand across the Atlantic, but doing so would be beneficial for both Europe and Canada.
Fake Jewish Lineage: The Passport Scheme that Exploited Germany’s Nazi History
DER SPIEGEL has learned that a large number of fraudsters have obtained German citizenship by claiming to be the descendants of Jews persecuted by the Nazis. The real families are furious.
BYD, Geely, Xpeng: Germany’s Vaunted Auto Industry in Dire Straits Amid Chinese Surge
The numbers of Chinese cars on European roads is skyrocketing as carmakers from the People’s Republic rush to build factories in the EU. Germany’s traditional brands are struggling to respond.