Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after 20 years
Uganda has been helping Somalia battle an insurgency led by the al-Shabab militant group since 2007.
Will renewed conflict derail Ethiopia's economic growth?
Ethiopia’s economy is growing strongly. But renewed fighting in the north of the BRICS member state could deter investment, strain public finances and push up the cost of living.
Five arrested after South African farmer shot and tortured
The attack on Donovan Marx, 50, comes as right-wing groups say there is a genocide of white people – a claim widely discredited.
What are Americans voting for in this election?
The BBC’s Maddie Gerber explains what’s on the ballot in the 2026 midterm elections in the United States.
Nine killed as small jet crashes on Florida street
In air traffic audio, a crew member can be heard shouting: “We are going to crash into the ground.”
For US Democrats, climate policy is now about energy bills
Climate change has all but disappeared from Democrats’ campaign pitches, replaced by promises to lower electricity bills. But what would the party actually do on climate if it wins control…
Popular Australian children's author jailed over child exploitation offences
The author of Jasper Jones and Runt pleaded guilty in May after police raided his home months earlier.
US: 9 killed in Florida jet crash
A Learjet plane crashed near a busy road in a residential neighborhood in Palm Beach County, leaving all nine people on board dead and a large crater on ground.
US: Nine killed in Florida jet crash
A Learjet plane crashed near a busy road in a residential neighborhood in Palm Beach County, leaving all nine people on board dead and a large crater on ground.
Merz says next German president 'must be a woman' — report
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s second term is due to end in March next year. Meanwhile, Merz has called for ‘digital sovereignty’ in the era of AI.
Germany news: Berlin hosts digital summit with AI focus
A government-run conference is to look at the uses and dangers of artificial intelligence. This comes as the German and UK defense ministers will discuss expanding AI’s role in military…
India news: Gandhi vows to step up pressure on Modi at protest rally
Rahul Gandhi said the removal of election chief Gyanesh Kumar will be the first step to getting the country on the right track. Follow DW for more.
'I couldn't be silent': Iranian teen's mother seeking justice after daughter shot dead
BBC Panorama follows grieving Samira who – after the killing of Sevda – faces up to the Tehran regime.
Iran killed her teenage daughter – now she is facing up to the regime
Samira’s 16-year-old daughter Sevda was shot dead as they took part in mass protests in January.