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Germany news: Nearly three-quarters of Germans unlikely to celebrate Halloween. Meanwhile, parties debate who should succeed President Steinmeier
Most Germans are giving Halloween a miss this year, although younger adults are much more enthusiastic. Meanwhile, politicians are lining up behind potential candidates to be Germany's next president. Keep up with DW.
DE Oct 28, 2026Deutsche Welle (DW) World03
EU's 'Made in Europe' push unnerves global auto suppliers
In shielding Europe's carmakers from Chinese rivals, the EU risks hurting close partners from Turkey and Morocco to Japan and South Korea. Billions in trade and hundreds of thousands of European jobs are at stake.
DE Oct 28, 2026Deutsche Welle (DW) World04
Russell Brand gives evidence in rape and sexual assault trial – latest updates
<p>Brand, 51, has been charged with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted<strong> </strong>indecent assault</p><p>Brand’s barrister, Ian Winter, began by going through the indictment and asking him if he committed the offences, to which he replied “no” to each.</p><p>Shortly after the prosecution concluded its case this morning, Brand took to the stand to give evidence as the defence begins.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2026/oct/28/russell-brand-evidence-trial-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a>
GB Oct 28, 2026The Guardian World