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When disaster strikes near a border, police and firefighters can lose contact the moment they cross it. Brussels wants a 5G network, backed by satellites, to change that by 2036.

Speaking alongside Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron said that it would be “a good decision” if the UK decided to rejoin the European Union.

The number of commercial flights across the EU increased in every summer month compared with last year, although traffic fell in several member states. #EuropeInMotion

Estonian MEP and former general Riho Terras backed buying weapons from outside the EU during debate on defence spending.

The US military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group.

The US-led coalition in Iraq concluded its mission on Wednesday, a move celebrated by Iraq’s leaders. France 24 says some fear it could embolden pro-Iran forces.

France 24 reports the chief of the company that runs the Eiffel Tower will step down at year-end after a scandal involving female staff being excluded during a visit by a Hindu religious group.

The death of King Oyo Nyimba in August triggered widespread grief and a succession dispute in Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom.

A Flydubai service from the UAE to Israel made an emergency landing after the copilot stabbed the captain. Eyewitnesses said he attempted to crash the plane before he was subdued by passengers.

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel’s participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing.

The South Korean port of Busan says that a stranded shark has become a major tourist draw. It’s also named the ocean predator an honorary ambassador to the city.

An investigation found management failures led to female Eiffel Tower staff being excluded during a Hindu group’s visit.

India’s opposition leaders meet in New Delhi to push back against voter roll revisions and discuss poll body chief Gyanesh Kumar. DW has more.

The last US troops in Iraq, part of a coalition to fight the Islamic State group, were slated to leave the country on Wednesday under an agreement between Baghdad and Washington.

In an effort to cut costs, automaker Volkswagen terminated most of its collective wage agreements in Germany. This could reignite disputes with employee representatives.

South Korea calls for a formal apology from North Korea over the DMZ explosion that injured three soldiers.

Video. Jurassic, a 215-pound adult male green sea turtle, has been released back into the Atlantic Ocean after rehabilitation in Florida, equipped with a satellite tracker to monitor his movements.

Although an inspiration for science fiction movies, gene therapy is real. Here is how it works and what could be improved about it.

The current El Nino could cause 451,000 excess heat deaths. Researchers warn it offers a glimpse of temperatures that may become normal within 20 years.

UK’s PM Andy Burnham is promising a major improvement to public services including social care, housing and energy.

Female students leave a school in Azerbaijan after reportedly being denied entry for wearing headscarves.

The current deployment began in 2014 in an effort to combat ‘Islamic State’ extremists. Iran, which has sought a complete removal of the US military from the Middle East, celebrated the withdrawal.

In the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, Patrick Vieira won his first match as Senegal’s new manager. Senegal secured a 1-0 away victory against Ethiopia thanks to a goal from Ibrahim Mbaye.