Hamas, Israel exchange captives and prisoners amid fragile ceasefire

Hamas released three captives in Gaza and Israel freed hundreds of Palestinians.

Source: Al Jazeera

Frightened looks and military vehicles in French hamlet where British couple died

Locals who knew Andrew and Dawn Searle describe their shock - this is a difficult moment for a rural community in the glare of a criminal investigation.

Source: BBC

Fact check: Myths about Dresden 1945 victim numbers debunked

Eighty years ago, Allied bombers destroyed huge parts of Dresden, killing thousands. Those exploiting the attacks for political ends often give casualty figures vastly higher than is historically certified. A …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Romania at the end of Klaus Iohannis' two-term presidency

After over 10 years in office, Klaus Iohannis resigned as Romania's head of state on Wednesday. DW looks back at the presidency of the man once hailed as the hero …

Source: Deutsche Welle

UK-based lawyers for Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai targeted by Chinese state

Exclusive: Barristers at Doughty Street Chambers say they have been subject to surveillance, hacking and rape threats

UK-based lawyers have spoken out about being targeted by the Chinese state and …

Source: The Guardian

Mother and 2-year-old daughter die days after Munich ramming attack, police say

A 37-year-old woman and her 2-year-old daughter died from their injuries two days after a car intentionally plowed into a crowd in Munich, German police said.

Source: NBC News

Gaza ceasefire: Hamas hands over 3 hostages to Israel

After a standoff between Hamas and Israel earlier this week, Hamas handed over three hostages on Saturday as part of the ceasefire deal signed last month. DW has the latest.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Palestinians burn ‘humiliating’ shirts after release from Israeli prisons

Freed Palestinians burn 'racist' shirts forced onto them by Israel in exchange for captives after tense negotiations.

Source: Al Jazeera

Islamist motive debated in Germany after attack in Munich

Police has said that the man from Afghanistan who allegedly drove his car into a crowd of people in Munich, had evidently been motivated by Islamism. Once again, the debate …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Europe to be excluded from Russia-Ukraine peace talks, US envoy confirms

US confirms Europe excluded from Ukraine peace talks aimed at ending Russia's war.

Source: Al Jazeera

‘Most wanted’ Dutch drug kingpin who once faked death killed in Mexico

Marco Ebben was one of Europe's 'most wanted fugitives' for smuggling drugs from Brazil to the Netherlands.

Source: Al Jazeera

Inside Serbia's student protest movement

The student movement in Serbia makes decisions by direct democracy and debates matters for hours on end, yet everything runs like clockwork. What drives the students? What are their goals? …

Source: Deutsche Welle