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Nearly 300,000 passengers rely on the LIRR daily to travel between New York City, its boroughs and suburban Long Island.

Taiwan reminded the US of its commitment to provide it with arms after the US president warned the democratic, self-governing…

More Gulf states are turning to laser weapons to combat drones in the Iran war. Israel even loaned the UAE theirs. But do they…

A 38-year-old man has died after being bitten by a shark in waters off Rottnest Island in Western Australia. It is the second…

US President Donald Trump said Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a high-ranking member of the "Islamic State," was killed in a joint mission…

Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the US have criticized the Trump administration's plans to cancel a troop deployment…

At talks in Moldova, more than 30 countries have said they will join a future special tribunal for Ukraine prosecuting Russia…

Many Bosnian Muslim women want to attend mosque on Fridays and to play a greater role in decision-making. Slowly the official…

The World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico is sparking discussions beyond the realm of football. DFB Director Andreas Rettig…

With Pakistan stepping in the middle of a major geopolitical conflict, Islamabad is forced to balance between Washington, Tehran,…

Donald Trump hopes to have China help him end the war in Iran, but this goal seemed far from guaranteed as he wrapped up his…

High profile resignations, a prime minister on the edge and populists on the up — UK politics is far from dull. DW explains…

Unemployment and poverty pose major challenges for President Museveni's seventh term, while his age and long rule prompt…


From a historic East German concert to a hit with rapper Apache 207, Udo Lindenberg has shaped German rock music like few others.…

This big asteroid was discovered less than a fortnight before its flyby Earth. But any time you see a headline about asteroids…

As Japanese society changes, many elderly people find themselves isolated and facing a "lonely death." Government agencies and…

For the first time in four years, Indian fuel retailers have increased the prices of petrol and diesel. Analysts warn this could…

A new outbreak of the highly contagious Ebola virus has killed dozens of people in a remote part of Congo, according to health…

A new outbreak of the infectious Ebola virus has killed dozens of people in a remote part of Congo, according to the Africa CDC…


Bolivian miners are calling for President Rodrigo Paz to resign, just six months after he was sworn into office. The Andean…

The US government will settle a lawsuit filed against Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest people, for hiding an alleged…

Russia has unleashed a massive volley of missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities for the third day in a row, with the latest…

Russia has unleashed a massive volley of missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities for the third day in a row, with the latest…

It was not immediately clear if the whale was Timmy, the humpback whale that captivated Germany for weeks while getting stranded…

A French government plan to charge students from outside the EU 16 times more than previously have stoked discontent. But how…

Russia has unleashed a massive volley of missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities for the third day in a row, with the latest…

Chinese-flagged vessels were among over 30 ships that crossed the waterway, according to Iran's revolutionary guard. The…


Protests flared in Havana amid widespread power outages. Cuba's energy minister says fuel has "run out" as a four-month US oil…

As Japanese society changes, many elderly people find themselves isolated and facing a "lonely death." Government agencies and…

Two Labour Party politicians have positioned themselves to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership. Health…

A handbag is promoted as the "world's first T. rex leather product." But scientists are questioning its authenticity.

New Delhi is proud of its carefully balanced ties with rival nations in the Middle East. But this diplomatic strategy might be…


The Charlemagne Prize honors those who advance European unity. This year's winner is Italy's Mario Draghi, a former European…

Three major performers from pop, past and present, will perform during halftime of the World Cup final this year. The…

Germany's domestic intelligence agency has reportedly chosen a data analysis system from France, instead of US-based Palantir.…

Germany's first female chancellor, Angela Merkel, has spoken about her rise to the top. She rejected accusations that she…

With energy prices rising, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indians to embrace voluntary austerity to protect the economy…

The Tunisian government is ramping up pressure on opposition figures, journalists and civil society — raising fresh fears of…

The BRICS bloc faces major challenges as foreign ministers meet in India, bringing Iran and the UAE face-to-face. The conflict in…

The world's clean energy superpower also emits the most CO2. But coal-fired power may have peaked as China electrifies its…

Andriy Yermak resigned in November 2025, after investigators raided his home in a sweeping corruption probe.

Prime Minister Peter Magyar has taken power and laid bare his predecessor's luxurious lifestyle. Many Hungarians are keen to see…

From petro-masculinity to electric trucks: why men disengage from climate action and what might bring them back.

Beijing now has strong new powers to punish firms for pulling manufacturing out of China. Multinationals are increasingly caught…