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Why diesel prices are soaring and what it means for Europe

BusinessSeptember 28, 2026
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September 28, 2026

Sicily: Mount Etna ash disrupts Catania flights again

September 28, 2026

SpaceX launches supersized Starship into orbit

September 28, 2026

Turkey: Comedian convicted for 'insulting' Erdogan in show

September 28, 2026

Hungary lifts PM Peter Magyar's immunity, ex-Orban ministers

September 28, 2026

Pope decries 'scourge' of sexual abuse during France visit

September 28, 2026

Sweden's center-left bloc fails to form government

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A worker handles equipment used to manufacture the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at BioNTech's Marburg facility

Germany news: COVID vaccine maker BioNTech to close 3 sites

COVID-19 vaccine maker BioNTech is to close three sites in Germany after efforts to find buyers failed. DW has more.
PoliticsSeptember 28, 2026
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India: LPU suspends classes after unrest over alleged rape

A university in Punjab has suspended classes after protests over a suspected rape took a violent turn.
CrimeSeptember 28, 2026
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Africa

An aerial view of powerful ocean surges swallowing land and buildings in Ayetoro, Nigeria

Nigeria's coast threatened by rising seas

Ocean surges and rising sea levels are destroying homes and livelihoods in Nigeria's coastal town of Ayetoro.
ClimateSeptember 27, 202602:26 min
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Asia

Long queues of travelers at check-in counters of Haikou Meilan International Airport in China

How China is trying to stop an expert exodus

China says its new travel restrictions aim to protect its citizens from scams, while guarding national security.
PoliticsSeptember 27, 202609:18 min
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Germany

Jürgen Klopp closes his eyes in frustration

Can Klopp's charisma carry Germany's new generation?

After defeat to Greece, Jürgen Klopp's Germany have made a slow start. Can Klopp's charisma carry this new generation?
SportsSeptember 28, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV. warns of 'new senseless slaughter' in Europe

Pope Leo XIV. wraps up his tour of France with a visit to the eastern city of Metz, near the border with Germany.
ReligionSeptember 28, 202602:25 min
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Middle East

Nasrin Sotoudeh

Who is Nasrin Sotoudeh, the winner of Vaclav Havel prize?

Nasrin Sotoudeh is a prominent advocate for the rights of women, children and political prisoners in Iran.
Human RightsSeptember 28, 2026
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North America

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands alongside US first lady Melania Trump and the Chinese president's wife, Peng Liyuan

Did Trump offer to sell US arms to China?

During Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the US, President Donald Trump raised the prospect of arms sales.
PoliticsSeptember 28, 202614:23 min
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Latin America

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Venezuelans demand opposition leader Machado's return

Hundreds of people held rallies in Venezuela demanding the safe return of Maria Corina Machado, and fair elections.
PoliticsSeptember 28, 2026
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Australia is using drones, smart capture systems and research to prevent shark attacks without harming sharks.
September 28, 202629:14 min
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Ethiopia

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia borders Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan and Sudan. A nation of over 109 million people, its capital is Addis Ababa.

Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki speaks to the media, flanked by flags

Why Eritrea matters as fighting returns to Ethiopia's Tigray

Why Eritrea matters as fighting returns to Ethiopia's Tigray

The US has removed key sanctions on Eritrea, as fighting escalates in northern Ethiopia and Red Sea tensions grow.
ConflictsSeptember 25, 2026
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Ethiopia: Internet disrupted in Tigray amid conflict

Ethiopia: Internet disrupted in Tigray amid conflict

The disruption comes amid escalation between the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and the federal government.
ConflictsSeptember 25, 2026
Members of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) walk along a main road in Mekelle on September 23, 2026, as tensions intensify in northern Ethiopia after Tigrayan rebels seized control of airports in the region

How Tigray's renewed fighting could spread in Horn of Africa

How Tigray's renewed fighting could spread in Horn of Africa

Amid fresh conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region, regional expert Martin Plaut warns of possible regional spillover.
ConflictsSeptember 25, 2026
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What's behind the rising polarization in German politics?

Recent elections in Germany saw wins for parties on the political fringes, while parties in the center struggled.
PoliticsSeptember 28, 202610:43 min
A woman sifting through pebbles and rocks on the River Thames

London's 'mudlarking' boom sparks battle over the Thames

Searching the banks of the Thames for relics from the past is attracting a growing number of history enthusiasts.
HistorySeptember 27, 202605:07 min
Hassan Akkad, Syrian activist and filmmaker, standing in front of a destroyed building

Syria after Assad: The fight for justice and freedom

Activists are questioning why some figures linked to the former regime face prosecution while others remain free.
PoliticsSeptember 27, 202609:07 min
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World Rivers Day: Why our waterways are drying up

Climate change and rising water demand are straining rivers. Can ecosystem restoration help them recover?
ClimateSeptember 27, 202610 images
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Why farmers are pairing crops with solar panels

From cooler soil to paid grazing land, farmers in the US are finding that solar panels can do more than generate power.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 27, 2026
Sea waves batter a coastline with beach houses

California prepares for effects of strong El Nino

Destructive waves have already affected parts of the US state's coast, and bigger ones could still be on the way.
ClimateSeptember 26, 202601:38 min
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A young woman wearing glasses and with long dark hair, dressed in a plaid coat and a striped top, stands in a square in the heart of Krakow. In the background is a striking brick church with two towers, flanked by light-colored buildings with historic facades.

What is life like for young people in tourist magnet Krakow?

Krakow, Poland, is a tourist magnet. But what is everyday life like for young locals?
SocietySeptember 28, 202604:38 min
Vatikanstadt 2026 | Blumenteppich mit Franz von Assisi auf dem Petersplatz

Francis of Assisi: a saint who could save the world

From pampered son to ascetic: St. Francis of Assisi still inspires us 800 years after his death.
ReligionSeptember 27, 202611:04 min
Lanterns in Victoria Park Ahead of the Moon Festival

Hong Kong's Moon Festival shines with thousands of lanterns

Moon lanterns, lotus blossoms and spectacular installations transform Hong Kong's Victoria Park into a sea of lights.
CultureSeptember 26, 20266 images
A plate with various colorful vegan food.

Mauritius might be a hidden vegan paradise

Mauritius offers a surprising take on plant-based cuisine.
LifestyleSeptember 26, 202605:02 min
Euromaxx reporter Lukas Stege, wearing traditional Bavarian leather trousers and a plaid shirt, stands on the Oktoberfest grounds in Munich. In the background, numerous visitors in Bavarian traditional dress, festival tents, stalls, and a clock tower can be seen.

Oktoberfest: A beer bash for people from across the world

About 20 percent of the visitors to the world-famous Oktoberfest come from abroad.
CultureSeptember 26, 202604:56 min
Wadim Rosenstein sitting at a chessboard

Three-way race: Who will win power in chess?

The era of Russian presidents is coming to an end at the World Chess Federation. The next step is uncertain.
SportsSeptember 24, 2026