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Canada: Fire at military base in Alberta leaves four dead
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a "serious incident" sparked a major fire at a military base in Alberta.
Read the full reportSaudi Arabia sends skyscraper employees home amid Houthi threats
Riyadh's Kingdom Center tower's management told the people employed there to work from home "until further notice," without giving a reason. This comes as Houthi attacks escalate.
Meloni backs police after cost-of-living protests turn violent in Italian cities
Anger over living costs and low wages has brought Italians onto the streets. A major union has called a general strike for November 20.
Pope appears in public for first time since surgery
After undergoing a lung operation, the pope said he will resume his duties gradually. There is no "clinical reason" for his South America trip not to go ahead, his surgeon said.
How reliant is Ukraine on the US-controlled Starlink internet service?
Kyiv keeps issuing warnings that the satellite internet system Starlink is being restricted in Ukraine. How dependent is the country on the system, and what would happen if it went down?
Germany news: Police probe security incident at Leipzig/Halle airport
A fence breach at the Leipzig/Halle airport has triggered a major police operation. Christian Social Union leader Markus Söder is to address a gathering of the conservative youth wing. Follow DW for more.
Populist Czech PM Babis goes empty-handed in Senate elections
Opposition parties still control the Czech Senate, in a major blow to Prime Minister Andrej Babis' and his governing coalition.
India: CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke released after detention
Two other prominent CJP leaders are set to be released on Sunday. India has seen huge rallies calling on the country's top election official to step down over alleged manipulation of voter rolls.
India news: Kolkata stampede dampens Durga Puja festivities
Authorities have detained several people over a deadly stampede in India's eastern city of Kolkata, after the state vowed strict action. Meanwhile, 'Cockroach' leader Dipke is out of detention.
Canada: Major fire reported at military base in Alberta
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said a "serious incident" sparked a major fire at a military base in Alberta. He did not provide details on the cause of the fire or whether anyone was injured.
'No Kings' rallies push early voting ahead of US midterm elections
Organizers of the "No Kings" protests, known for their anti-Trump sentiment, are urging Americans to vote early in the November 3 midterm elections, as Republicans face tough races to retain control of Congress.
Germany news: Berlin's leftist parties move step closer to forming government
Berlin's left-leaning parties have successfully concluded exploratory talks, and formal coalition negotiations could begin next month if party members approve. Follow DW for more.
France: Protesters clash with police in nationwide protests, amid rising social polarization
Unrest broke out in parts of France as students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists took to the streets to protest high prices and inequality. Police arrested hundreds amid chaotic scenes in cities across France.
Ilhan Omar: The US Democrat targeted by Donald Trump
Donald Trump has described her as "garbage" and a "criminal" who does nothing but "bitch." Congress member Ilhan Omar has long been the target of angry verbal attacks from the US president. But why her?
West Bank: Israeli settlers attack EU diplomats, French mayor
A group of Israeli settlers attacked vehicles carrying European diplomats in the West Bank. Belgium has condemned the attack.
Egypt's Ssisi says he'll defend Saudi Arabia, if asked
The Egyptian president said his country was ready to defend Saudi Arabia "if requested." The comments come amid escalating Houthi attacks.
Romanian fighter jets shoot down 2 drones over Black Sea
Romanian Air Force F-16s shot down drones over Romanian territorial waters. Earlier this week, two chemical tankers were hit by drones near Romania's Black Sea coast.
The Bundestag has debated the genocide Germany carried out in Namibia a century ago. But will it spur progress on addressing colonial crimes?
Opposition parties have forced a debate in the Bundestag on the early-20th-century genocide Germany carried out in Namibia. Will this finally spur progress in addressing colonial crimes?
West Bank: Israeli settlers attack EU diplomats
A group of Israeli settlers attacked vehicles carrying European diplomats in the West Bank. Belgium has condemned the attack.