The incident occurred near Kebemer off the coast of northwestern Senegal. Authorities on El Hierro in the Canary Islands have declared an emergency after a marked increase in migrant boat arrivals.
The African National Congress, the party of late Nobel Prize winner Nelson Mandela, slumped to its worst-ever result in South Africa’s municipal election. The voters blame the ANC for water and electricity shortages.
A train derailed after colliding with another train south of Cairo, with authorities confirming several deaths and saying scores of passengers were injured. Over 50 ambulances were deployed to the scene.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog tasked Gadi Eisenkot with the right of trying to form a government. The opposition leader’s way to replacing Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister is full of political challenges.
The US military said a vessel trying to leave an Iranian port was hit due to the naval blockade on the country. On its part, Iran said three “non compliant” oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
With most homes damaged or destroyed by the war, Gazans are facing worsening humanitarian conditions due to heavy rain.
Only a few Holocaust survivors remain who can share their stories firsthand. Meanwhile, voices calling for an end to what they describe as a “cult of guilt” are growing louder. How can Holocaust remembrance survive?
Mourners left candles in Krakow’s main market square to honor the victims of the attack. Police confirmed that the bodies found at the suspect’s home were those of his parents and sister.
Delhi was ranked as the world’s most polluted major city on the eve of Diwali. Delhi’s air pollution is expected to get worse in the coming days. DW has more.
Droughts, floods and extreme heat are upping the pressure on delegates at the UN climate talks in Antalya, Turkey. Can countries move beyond pledges to concrete action?