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Russian bombing kills 29 people at Ukraine aid centre, Kyiv says

Officials say at least nine 3,000kg aerial bombs hit a southern Ukrainian village in what the president called an "utterly horrific" attack.

2 Nov 2026, 18:09 UTC

Real Madrid matches still banned in China despite Mbappe apology

2 Nov 2026, 18:05 UTC

Petition to ban French right-wing TV channel clears 600,000 signatures after racist killing

A petition calling for right-wing television channel CNews to be taken off-air cleared 600,000 signatures on Monday after a Frenchman shot and killed a French national of Congolese origin and wounded seven others. The 39-year-old shooter is believed to have been an avid watcher of CNews, which is owned by ultra-conservative billionaire Vincent Bolloré and has been accused of promoting far-right anti-immigrant views.

2 Nov 2026, 17:52 UTC

'All this food is now useless': Piles of rubbish after shop freezers hit by cyber-attack

Dozens of supermarkets in seven European countries dumped huge quantities of food after refrigerators and freezers were targeted in a cyber-attack.

2 Nov 2026, 17:38 UTC

Jerusalem Daily: Israel’s lockdown of Hebron comes to an end

Israeli forces ended their lockdown of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, but its forces continued to attack a school.

2 Nov 2026, 17:34 UTC

Violence in northern Ethiopia pushing health system towards collapse: WHO

Renewed fighting between rebels from northern Tigray and the government in Addis Ababa has shattered 2022 peace deal.

2 Nov 2026, 17:03 UTC

China steps up Middle East diplomacy with Iran and Oman meetings

Beijing urges dialogue on US-Iran war, sends envoy to Gulf as Xi hosts first Omani head of state visit since 1978.

2 Nov 2026, 17:03 UTC

At least seven migrants die on boat bound for Canary Islands amid storm

At least seven migrants have died aboard a boat carrying 139 people bound for the Canary Islands after a storm hit.

2 Nov 2026, 17:03 UTC

Scientists begin tests on human composting, an eco-friendly alternative to burials and cremation

Humans have caused irreversible changes to our planet in their time on Earth, pollution that continues even in death. Cremation relies heavily on fossil fuels, while traditional burials take up land. So is there a more eco-friendly way to honour our loved ones? French scientists are exploring the possibility of composting human bodies, a process that returns those who have died to the earth. Our Down to Earth team reports.

2 Nov 2026, 16:51 UTC

A musical overview of trans-European punk

This week on arts24, we're bringing you a double dose of European punk. Elias Bender Rønnenfelt is a singer with Copenhagen's finest post-punk export, Iceage. The group is currently touring Europe, and he is stopping off in Paris this week to play the Pitchfork festival solo. We also welcome Chris Hughes from Fat Dog. Born in South London in 2020 during lockdown, Fat Dog have just released their second album "Cancel Me (I'm Tired)", which will thrill synth lovers and punk rockers alike. They are currently touring France and Europe.

2 Nov 2026, 16:51 UTC

British adventurer arrives back at mother's home after 28-year journey

British adventurer Karl Bushby enjoyed an emotional reunion with his mother and family on Monday, as he arrived back home after a 28-year, 50,000-kilometre trek from South America, crossing four continents on foot.

2 Nov 2026, 16:51 UTC

Ice hockey officials considering options after CAS order to reinstate Russia

Ice hockey's ruling body is deciding how to respond to a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport that allows Russia back into international competition. Germany hasn't ruled out pulling out as a tournament host.

2 Nov 2026, 16:02 UTC

Trump, US midterms, Tehran: 8 key factors driving Iran war

While the US midterms could open a window for diplomacy with Iran, they could also unleash a new military escalation. DW spoke to analysts to identify eight factors that could tip the balance towards war or peace.

2 Nov 2026, 16:02 UTC

Displaced in Hebron: Picking up pieces after Israeli siege

Displaced Hebron families return to damaged homes, left to pick up scattered pieces of their lives after Israeli siege.

2 Nov 2026, 16:01 UTC

Ukraine and Russia report fake emergency alerts after cyberattacks target apps

Authorities in Ukraine and Russia said their emergency alert mobile apps had been targeted by cyberattacks, with users in Ukraine receiving false warnings of an imminent nuclear threat. Moscow said that hackers had sent fake emergency alerts after gaining access to the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry’s mobile app, and that efforts were ongoing to restore the app's functionality.

2 Nov 2026, 15:50 UTC