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Germany news: Merz calls for Korean reunification at DMZ
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed hope for Korean reunification during a visit to the heavily fortified border. Meanwhile, President Steinmeier has held talks with China's Xi Jinping in Beijing. DW has more.
DE Oct 30, 2026Deutsche Welle (DW) World03
Cost of living protests to spread to Germany and reignite in France on Halloween
<p>Activists call for people to make their anger known over poor public services including education and housing</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/30/spain-investigates-toledo-crash-pedro-sanchez-france-italy-protests-latest-news-updates">Europe live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Street protests sweeping Europe are expected to spread to Germany and reignite in France on Saturday, with police mobilised to stop potential looting and rioting on the fringes of what organisers hope will be peaceful rallies.</p><p>Weeks of, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/18/europe-protests-france-spain-portugal-2026-explainer">at times violent, student demonstrations</a> have rocked Italy, Spain, Portugal, Albania and France, where activists on Halloween have again called for people to make their anger over the cost of living and deficient public services felt across the country.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/30/cost-of-living-protests-to-spread-to-germany-and-reignite-in-france-on-halloween">Continue reading...</a>
GB Oct 30, 2026The Guardian World World04
Senators briefed on Trump’s ‘insane’ plan to restart war on Iran
Senator Chris Murphy says he’s been briefed on Trump’s plan to restart the war on Iran.
QA Oct 30, 2026Al Jazeera English