US Fed raises key rate for first time in 3 years
In an attempt to address the persistently high inflation in the world's largest economy, the US Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 25 basis points.
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Germany: Oktoberfest beer prices rise, outpacing inflation
Oktoberfest's traditional beer mug, the Mass, will cost an average of €15.61 ($18.50) at this year's festival in Munich.
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UK: Village votes to 'secede' in asylum center plan protest
Residents of Piddington, a tiny, remote village in Oxfordshire in England, have staged a "referendum" on leaving the UK. They are objecting to plans to open an asylum reception center at a disused military base nearby.
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Can Canada and the EU build a deeper partnership?
Canadian Prime Minister Carney is known for standing up to US President Donald Trump. Now he wants to forge a "unique alliance" with Europe. But what could such a partnership look like?
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Shock and anger in Kosovo as former president convicted
The conviction in The Hague of former President Hashim Thaci and three former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders has caused consternation in Kosovo — both among political leaders and on the streets. DW reports from Pristina.
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British-American writer Bonnie Greer dies aged 77
Chicago-born playwright Bonnie Greer, who became a familiar face in British political discourse later in life, has died. Her husband David Hutchins announced news of Greer's death.
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Forgotten US court of 'secrecy' could mean more deportations
The use of a secretive and long dormant court in the deportation of a woman from the US could have significant consequences. The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was just used for the first time in its 30-year history.
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After Neuer: Who will be Germany's new No. 1 goalkeeper?
Following Manuel Neuer's retirement, there are many candidates to succeed him, but which goalkeeper will Jürgen Klopp choose? What factors will play a role? And will Neuer's future have an indirect influence?
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Gaza: 20 dead, including children, in building collapse
The search for survivors has been hampered by Israeli restrictions on heavy machinery in the Gaza Strip. Authorities say 2,000 damaged buildings in the territory are occupied by families who have nowhere else to go.
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How the Houthis are also putting Egypt under pressure
The Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group, are expanding their control of maritime corridors in the Red Sea area. Their target is their avowed enemy Saudi Arabia. But the military moves also endanger Egypt.
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Iran: Activists sound alarm as regime seizes Baha'i assets
Rights groups warn Iran is increasingly confiscating assets from government critics and members of the country's Baha'i faith, but also actors, athletes, and journalists living abroad.
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Poland reiterates Ukraine support after Russia drone attacks
After the recent Russian drone attacks on targets close to the Ukraine-Poland border, Warsaw has doubled down on its support for Kyiv and pledged a "non-provocative but serious response" to Moscow.
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Belarus to release 25 more prisoners as US eases sanctions
Belarus will release 25 more prisoners under an interim agreement with the United States, while Washington plans to lift sanctions on two Belarusian companies and pursue broader negotiations.
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Congo's Ebola epidemic may have gone unnoticed for months
The deadliest Ebola outbreak on record in the Democratic Republic of Congo may have begun months before it was first declared in May.
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Germany news: Conservative state premiers rally behind Merz
All eight CDU state premiers have backed Friedrich Merz, urging the party to focus on rebuilding trust. Plus, Germany's coalition is weighing rapid relief as record fuel prices pile pressure on households. DW has more.
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Duterte makes first appearance before ICC judges
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the ICC as judges considered claims of memory impairment and poor health. The 81-year-old is accused of crimes against humanity.
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Germany: Chancellor Merz is fighting for his political survival
Following the CDU's crushing defeat in the Saxony-Anhalt election, many are expressing doubts about Chancellor and party leader Friedrich Merz. But they don't appear to have any viable alternative.
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US charges 5 people over Russia-backed plots
US prosecutors accuse the foreign nationals of conducting surveillance, attacks, and murder-for-hire operations for Moscow — just after a DW investigation identified one of the suspects as a salsa teacher in Russia.
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US announces South Africa visa curbs over race claims
The visa restriction policy targets South African nationals who US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims are responsible for "race-based discrimination" against white citizens.
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Global Gender Gap Report: Women's hard-won gains 'fragile'
Two decades of progress toward gender parity is at risk as women's political representation declines, according to a new World Economic Forum report. At the current pace, the remaining gap could take 120 years to close.
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