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Germany: Hamburg police probe subway deaths

Skip next section We'll be back with the latest headlines from Germany tomorrow January 30, 2026 We'll be back with the latest headlines from Germany tomorrow Thank you for reading! We'll be back with the weekend edition of our blog tomorrow. https://p.dw.com/p/57mTY Skip next section German union calls for nationwide transport strikes on Monday January 30

NASA Delays Artemis II Lunar Mission Launch by At Least a Month

NASA has delayed the launch of its Artemis II lunar fly-by mission by at least a month. Testing of the rocket and capsule, shown here on the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida Sunday, revealed a number of issues. The launch, with four astronauts, would be the first crewed mission to the

EU asylum policy: What changes for refugees in Germany?

The Common European Asylum System (CEAS) is the European Union's legal framework to create uniform, fair and efficient standards for processing asylum applications. The system's reform, agreed in 2024, will become legally binding in Germany and throughout the EU in June 2026. EU member states had a two-year implementation period during which the new rules — including

U.K. Investigates Ex-Ambassador Mandelson Over Epstein Leaks

Then-British Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson speaks during the rededication ceremony of the George Washington Statue in the National Gallery in London, June 18, 2025. Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP hide caption toggle caption Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP LONDON — British police on Tuesday opened a criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged misconduct in public office related

Czechia’s feud between president and government intensifies

Czech President Petr Pavel is not one given to rash pronouncements.  The ex-head of the Czech armed forces and former chairman of the NATO Military Committee cuts a calm, unflappable figure. His public remarks, whether scripted or unscripted, are usually delivered in a measured, steady tone, helped by his military bearing and impeccably clipped silver

What we know about Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother

The Pima County Sheriff's Department in Arizona issued an alert after Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, went missing on Sunday. While Nancy Guthrie has mobility issues, Sheriff Chris Nanos said that she "is of great sound mind. This is not a dementia-related" case. Pima County Sheriff’s Department hide caption toggle caption

2026 Winter Olympics: Fun events, but what about the bill?

The build up to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina have been far from ideal. The ice rink has been delayed and riddled with issues. The bobsleigh track has been controversial from the start. History shows that many Winter Olympic hosts have also been plagued by late construction completions and rising costs, but perhaps

Title: Crash test exposes rear-seat safety gaps

A crash-tested vehicle sits in the test hall, with airbags deployed and a crash test dummy's hand visible in the rear window, after a moderate overlap frontal crash test at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in Ruckersville, Va., on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. Carlos Bernate for NPR hide caption toggle caption Carlos Bernate for

Cyprus to Greenland: Could UK military bases guide US moves?

Reports in the international press last week suggested that after discussions with NATO leaders, US President Donald Trump may be considering the establishment of American military bases in Greenland similar to those the United Kingdom has in Cyprus. These media reports brought renewed attention to a unique arrangement that has existed in Cyprus since 1960

House Ends Partial Shutdown, Sets Up ICE Talks

House votes to end partial government shutdown, setting up contentious talks on ICE House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks with reporters following a rules vote on funding the U.S. government, at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 3. Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images The House has approved a more than $1
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