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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.

Germany news: Berlin's Left files complaint against Dobrindt

Interior Minister Dobrindt could be in legal trouble after he seemed to accuse the Left's Elif Eralp of antisemitism. Domestic intelligence has warned on research cooperation with China. DW has more.

What would Francis of Assisi make of his fame today?

The Catholic saint renounced wealth and fame to become a mendicant friar. Yet over history, his teachings and life have inspired popes, Dante, and even Mussolini.

Ukraine, South Korea relations sour over North Korean POWs

South Korea has accused Ukraine of breaching a confidentiality agreement over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war — and of denying the deal's existence. Seoul has demanded an apology.

Israel strips Dutch diplomats of status in West Bank

The move by the Israeli Foreign Ministry is a response to Dutch sanctions targeting goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The Dutch Foreign Ministry is yet to comment.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announces resignation

Aleksandar Vucic will now be running to be prime minister in the upcoming snap elections slated for next month.

Yemen: Houthis report deadly Saudi strikes on Taiz market

The Houthi-run health ministry accused the Saudi Air Force of committing an "abominable crime," vowing to retaliate. The Houthis' account of the attack cannot be independently verified.

Avalanche in Nepal leaves 2 dead, several missing

An avalanche has struck the Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal after days of severe weather. Two guides are confirmed dead and at least 14 people remain missing in the remote region.

Two people killed as bus crashes on way to Oktoberfest

The bus was traveling from Italy to Munich, carrying 33 Filipino tourists who wanted to visit the famous beer festival. One of the dozens injured remains in life-threatening condition.

European cities seek ways of boosting affordable housing

In many major urban centers of Europe, the housing shortage has become an explosive social issue. DW looks into various models that have been put in place across the continent.

UK: 5 arrested after 'major incident' near Fairford air base

Multiple buildings were evacuated in the UK town of Whelford, near an air base used by the US military, with UK police saying bomb disposal teams were checking vehicles on the scene. Five men had been arrested.

Switzerland: Voters reject stricter view of neutrality

Early projections show Swiss voters rejecting a stricter application of the country's vaunted neutrality. Swiss neutrality has been enshrined in the constitution since 1848.

Pope decries 'scourge' of sexual abuse during France visit

French bishops took "courageous" steps when faced with "the painful scourge of abuse of minors," Pope Leo XIV told the high-ranking clerics before his scheduled meeting with survivors at the Catholic shrine of Lourdes.

Germany news: Are Germans giving up their beloved meat and sausages?

Germans used to be all about sausages and meat. While those do remain popular, things seem to be slowly changing. There also are new insights into the economic side of East Germany's espionage DW has more.

UK reports 'major incident,' arrests near Fairford air base

Multiple buildings were evacuated in the UK town of Whelford, near an air base used by the US military, with UK police saying bomb disposal teams were checking vehicles on the scene. Several men had been arrested.

Northern Ireland: Pro-UK march to go through Catholic area

India news: Kolkata's SRFTI students allege violent attack

Students at Kolkata's Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute say they were attacked with knives after confronting an outside group over a meeting they allege was affiliated with the RSS. DW has more.

India news: Assam Police detain CJP's Ashutosh Ranka

Ranka has criticized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over schools, land rights and electoral boundaries. DW has more.

Iran sticks to Hormuz plan after Trump rejects it

Iranian officials that while they were aware of Trump's comments on rejecting the new proposal, they had not received a formal message rejecting the plan that would open the Strait of Hormuz.

No public mentions of Taiwan at official Xi and Trump meeting

At a high-profile summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Washington, there was much talk of trade and artificial intelligence. One of the most contentious issues, Taiwan, was only discussed in private.

Switzerland: Referendum to decide on stricter neutrality

Swiss voters will decide whether a stricter application of neutrality is necessary. Swiss neutrality has been enshrined in the constitution since 1848.

Switzerland: Stricter neutrality set to be rejected

Early projections show Swiss voters rejecting a stricter application of neutrality. Swiss neutrality has been enshrined in the constitution since 1848.

China sends two giant pandas off to Atlanta zoo after Xi-Trump summit

Ping Ping and Fu Shuang took off to Atlanta on a FedEx plane, with steamed corn buns, carrots and bamboo to snack on during the flight. Their trip is one of the few concrete things to come out the Xi-Trump summit.

South Africa: Pair of mass shootings leave dozens dead

South African police have launched a search for suspects after 17 people were found dead at a tavern southwest of Johannesburg. A separate tavern shooting near Cape Town left 10 dead.