Israel frees hundreds of Palestinians after captives in Gaza released

Israel is returning 369 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails after three captives in Gaza were freed.

Source: Al Jazeera

What is the Guillain-Barré Syndrome?

In India, more than 100 cases have been reported with hallmarks of this rare neurological disease that can cause paralysis.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Baltic states finally turn off Russian electricity

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia were connected to Russia's grid until Saturday. The transition to electricity from the European Union is another sign of confidence in the EU, turning the page …

Source: Deutsche Welle

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

Chess and the dispute over 'freestyle'

A row is brewing in the world of chess – at the center of it are a disgruntled world federation and a chess variant – with millions on the line.

Source: Deutsche Welle

MSC 2025: Scholz rejects far right, upholds Ukraine support

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has opened the second day of the Munich Security Conference. He rejected working with the far right after a divisive speech by US VP Vance on …

Source: Deutsche Welle

More than 25 arrested after UN convoy attack in Lebanon

UNIFIL deputy commander wounded when convoy he travelled in was attacked by protesters who set his UN vehicle on fire.

Source: Al Jazeera

‘I closed my eyes to brace for impact’: the man who escaped a whale’s mouth

Adrián Simancas encountered a humpback off Chile’s coast – but scientists say he was never at risk of being swallowed

Adrián Simancas had been paddling for two hours in the …

Source: The Guardian

Santorini: State of emergency declared as tremors continue

The declaration of a state of emergency comes as seismic activity — which has prompted thousands to flee — continues. A 5.2 magnitude quake was recorded on Wednesday evening.

Source: Deutsche Welle

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

Serbia's striking students and populist president to hold parallel rallies as tensions spike

Serbia’s striking students and supporters of populist President Aleksandar Vucic have planned parallel rallies on February 15 as both mark the country's Statehood Day with notably contrasting messages.

Source: France 24

India: 10 Maha Kumbh devotees killed in car crash

Ten people on their way to India's Maha Kumbh Mela were killed and 19 others were injured after a car collided with a bus.

Source: Deutsche Welle