Ukraine updates: Russian gas plant hit in long-range strike
The drone attack sparked a fire at the Orenburg gas processing plant in Russia, the world's largest facility of its kind.
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The drone attack sparked a fire at the Orenburg gas processing plant in Russia, the world's largest facility of its kind.
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Members of LGTBQ+ communities across Moldova were relieved after the victory of the pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity in September's parliamentary elections. But discrimination against queer people continues.
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The US president has not said definitively if Kyiv will receive long-range Tomahawk missiles, Ukraine's Zelenskyy says. European leaders have held a "productive" call with the Ukrainian president.
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With incumbent Ersin Tatar promoting a two-state approach aligned with Turkey and opposition candidate Tufan Erhurman pushing for a UN-backed federal solution, Turkish Cypriots face a high-stakes election.
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The UK government says it is working to let Israeli fans attend Aston Villa's Europa League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv after police barred them for security reasons. PM Keir Starmer called the ban the wrong decision.
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Germany had sought the extradition of a Ukrainian suspected of involvement in sabotaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. A Warsaw court has rejected the request, citing a lack of evidence.
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Voters across North Macedonia will head to the polls Sunday for local elections widely viewed as a test of the government's standing and the country's frustration over a long-stalled bid for European Union membership.
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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has called for more investment in the Western Balkans, praising states like Montenegro for making progress toward joining the EU and criticizing Serbia's slow reforms and pro-Russia leader.
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Amid an ongoing rift between the Armenian government and the Armenian Apostolic Church, a senior priest has been arrested, while another has been sentenced to jail for two years.
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Albania's first AI minister, "Diella," was introduced in September to great international fanfare by Prime Minister Edi Rama. With the initial hype over, many questions remain unanswered.
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Russia pummels Ukraine's gas infrastructure as Putin's war continues unabated. Ukraine will have to work hard to keep homes warm during the cold months ahead.
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As winter approaches, Russia continues to pummel Ukraine's gas infrastructure. Ukraine will have to work hard to keep homes warm.
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The European Commission is set to unveil an ambitious defense policy "roadmap" that includes boosting anti-drone efforts, according to a document. Plus, Germany pledges more military aid to Ukraine.
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NATO defense ministers are meeting in Brussels after Russian drones and aircraft violated member states' airspace. Meanwhile, the WHO says one of its teams came under attack in Ukraine. DW has more.
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Poland considers the bombing of the Nord Stream Baltic Sea pipeline a heroic act. The alleged and arrested Ukrainian accomplice Volodymyr Z., will likely not be extradited to Germany for geopolitical reasons.
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Sidelined by the US, Europeans are determined to play a leading role in shaping the future of Gaza. However, without a place in Trump's Board of Peace, can they do more than offer aid?
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Sebastien Lecornu said he will freeze France's retirement age at 62, below most comparable countries, until 2027's election. This would leave President Macron unable to implement what he considers a core economic reform.
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Iranian state media reported that they received lengthy first-instance jail sentences, without naming them. The only two French nationals known to be held in Iran, Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, were detained in 2022.
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A state-backed semiconductor association says it "firmly opposes" the Netherlands taking control of a European subsidiary of Chinese chip company Wingtech. The Dutch cited national security and availability concerns.
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A proposed EU law designed to scan online communication to keep kids safe from online sexual predators has been shelved over worries it could undermine fundamental privacy rights.
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Young Europeans are skeptical of the EU's democratic institutions. Now, the bloc is trying to reach out and gain their support — can it succeed?
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a "very productive" phone call with US President Donald Trump regarding the strengthening of Kyiv's "air defense, resilience, and long-range capabilities."
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Maja T. has spent over a year on trial for allegedly inflicting politically motivated bodily harm. Supporters say the German left-wing activist is not receiving a fair trial.
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The cases of activist Maja. T and politician Ilaria Salis, branded 'left-wing terrorists' in Hungary, have been running for a year and a half. They raise numerous questions about the rule of law in the European country.
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Several people were injured in a shooting in a marketplace in the town of Giessen in central Germany, according to reports.
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Lithuania's startups are on the rise with fintechs showing the way. There's hope the sector could become an economic backbone. But more young tech companies will need to take the leap.
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Electricity was restored to some 800,000 residents of the Ukrainian capital after Moscow targeted energy facilities. Kyiv says dozens of children have been saved from Russian-occupied territory. DW has the latest.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticized his allies because, despite sanctions and embargoes, Western parts are still ending up in Russian weaponry. How can illicit exports be stopped?
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Just days after his resignation, Sebastien Lecornu is back in the position he had vacated. Lecornu said it was now time to "put an end to this political crisis" as he accepted Macron's nomination.
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Geert Wilders has canceled a planned radio debate after being informed that he was the target of a foiled attack aimed at Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever. The Netherlands is due to hold elections later this month.
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