https://www.dw.com/english/?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss Deutsche Welle: DW.com - Top Stories en 2026 DW Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:34:41 GMT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:34:41 GMT https://rss.dw.com/images/DW-L-RGB_whitebg.png https://www.dw.com/english/?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages 98 64 10 79743535 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/jordan-karak-church-shooting-leaves-7-dead-dozens-injured/a-79743535?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss A shooting at a Greek Orthodox church in southern Jordan happened during a funeral, according to authorities. Two unidentified men opened fire on the procession, with Jordan's king vowing "the harshest retaliation." News 79746723 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/russia-ukraine-agree-to-us-brokered-1-city-ceasefire/a-79746723?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss The Ukrainian city of Oleshky, occupied by Russia and on the frontline, faces a humanitarian crisis. The localized truce comes as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said negotiators would meet for wider talks next month. News 79745173 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/afghan-women-could-lose-one-of-their-last-paths-to-a-higher-education/a-79745173?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss The US has defunded one of the last universities giving Afghan women the chance to receive an education after the Taliban takeover in 2021. DW spoke with a student who says she's lost hope of ever earning a degree. World 79743425 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/romania-blames-russia-for-ship-attack-in-the-black-sea/a-79743425?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss Russian strikes against ships attempting to export Ukrainian grain and cargo through the western Black Sea have sharply increased this month. News 79737469 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:23:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-tries-to-shut-moscow-s-airports-with-drone-strikes-on-russia/a-79737469?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss Repeated Ukrainian drone attacks are increasingly disrupting operations at Moscow's airports. The pounding is part of Ukraine's plan to shut down Russia's airpace. World 79744598 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:09:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/many-feared-trapped-under-collapsed-building-in-nairobi/a-79744598?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss People are feared to be trapped after a large, unfinished building in Nairobi collapsed during construction. Rescue operations have proven complicated as police fired tear gas to disperse looters. News 79742995 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/japan-russia-ties-erode-as-journalist-sits-in-moscow-jail/a-79742995?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss Japan is demanding access to a journalist who was arrested by Russian security services. Moscow claims Tokyo is using journalists as spies. World 79741580 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/uganda-says-it-has-no-active-ebola-cases-but-infections-in-kenya-and-nigeria-are-prompting-fresh-scrutiny/a-79741580?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss Health officials are investigating whether Ebola patients in Kenya and Nigeria crossed paths at Uganda's main airport as conflicting accounts cloud the source of one infection. World 79738102 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/serbia-hope-tension-and-apprehension-as-voters-prepare-to-elect-new-parliament/a-79738102?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss After two years of protests, Serbia faces a pivotal election on Sunday, with a student-led challenge to Aleksandar Vucic's lengthy rule. Allegations of electoral irregularities and fears of a post-election crisis abound. World 79742256 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:22:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/france-1-killed-4-wounded-after-shooting-near-paris/a-79742256?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss French police arrested a suspect after gunshots were fired on the outskirts of Paris. Police are investigating a possible racist motive. News 79735669 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/sri-lanka-death-of-iconic-elephant-raises-habitat-concerns/a-79735669?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss The death of what was thought to be Sri Lanka’s largest elephant has drawn attention to human-elephant conflict in rural communities. The island country sees a high number of deadly encounters. World 79739606 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:04:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/greece-joins-countries-putting-age-limits-on-social-media-banning-access-for-kids-under-15/a-79739606?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss Greece has passed legislation banning social media access for children under 15. New rules will come into effect on January 1, 2027, and are designed to protect children's mental health. News 79738902 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-wadephul-says-threat-of-famine-due-to-ongoing-wars/live-79738902?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is joining counterparts in Turkey for discussions on a range of interlinked geopolitical crises. Back in Germany, the Bavarian CSU party begins its two-day conference in Munich. News 79739292 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/israel-orders-home-demolitions-after-soldiers-killed-in-west-bank/a-79739292?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces will demolish homes in the West Bank after gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers in the West Bank city of Hebron. News 79739208 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/south-korea-proposes-military-talks-with-north-again/a-79739208?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss South Korea is attempting to mutually determine the land border with North Korea amid military incidents and escalating tensions. News 79734040 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-sit-out-fifa-under-15-world-cup-as-russia-return/a-79734040?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss Germany is one a handful of FIFA's 211 nations to refuse an invitation to play at the inaugural Under-15 World Cup. The tournament will also mark Russia's return to the FIFA fold. Sports 79738819 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/taiwan-braces-as-el-nino-supercharged-typhoon-champi-approaches-island/a-79738819?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss One person has died and thousands have been evacuated as Taiwan prepares for a possible direct hit. Though no longer a "super" typhoon, Champi is still packing winds of nearly 200 kmh and will bring torrential rain. News 79738723 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/musk-s-starshield-system-back-in-ukraine-says-trump/a-79738723?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss US President Trump has said he wouldn't comment on who called for capping Ukraine's Starshield access but added that Elon Musk had "put it back." His account was rejected by Ukraine, which says nothing has changed. News 79724068 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/embarrassing-name-how-we-live-with-names-we-don-t-like/a-79724068?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss Names are central to our identity, so what happens when that name is a source of ridicule? Research points to negative life outcomes, but some people learn to embrace unfortunate names. Science 79738437 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/india-news-protesters-march-to-election-commission-demanding-cec-gyanesh-kumar-s-resignation/live-79738437?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss A coalition of students, farmers and civil society groups has joined calls for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over India's voter roll revision exercise. News 79738420 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/serbia-tens-of-thousands-rally-ahead-of-elections/a-79738420?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss After two years of student-led protests, Serbia will soon vote in what observers describe as a referendum-like snap election pitting strongman Aleksandar Vucic against the student movement. News