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Two people have died in Germany after being hit by a high-speed train.

A woman lost her job after being falsely accused of a speeding offense in Harrogate, UK, when, in fact, it was another woman who committed the violation.

There is newfound hope for an end to the bloody wars in the Middle East as signs of progress emerge. Eight reasons, including surprising developments such as the Netanyahu son's wedding, indicate a potential shift towards peace.

German police have counted 13 percent fewer illegal border crossings in the first weeks since the introduction of permanent border controls. Some borders have been subject to random checks for a while, but since September 16, controls have been in place at all neighboring countries.

North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile towards the sea off the east coast of the country, known as the Japanese Sea, according to the South Korean military via Yonhap news agency.

Health experts in Germany are warning about the increasing popularity of alpaca walks, highlighting the risk of infections from close contact with the animals.

A nearly 200-year-old and unknown waltz by Frédéric Chopin has been found in a vault at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York. The handwritten score with Chopin's name on it was authenticated after thorough examination by experts.

An orthodox Jewish man was shot multiple times in the shoulder while on his way to a synagogue in Chicago. The 23-year-old suspect, who shouted 'Allahu Akbar' according to surveillance footage, engaged in a shootout with the police.

A man from Blaine, Washington survived for a month in North Cascades National Park by eating mushrooms, berries, and drinking river water.

An American man from North Carolina won a million-dollar prize after buying a scratch card with money found on a parking lot. He plans to use the money to help his children and retire from his tough job as a carpet layer.

Sahra Wagenknecht, a prominent figure in East Germany's leftist populists, demands no weapons for Ukraine, no sanctions against Russia, and no American missiles for protection.

Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, praised Chinese President Xi Jinping in an interview with podcast host Joe Rogan. Trump also advised North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to stop developing nuclear weapons.

The Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) has claimed responsibility for a terrorist attack on a state-owned company near Ankara, resulting in five deaths and 22 injuries.

Fred Bandy Jr., a 69-year-old man from Indiana, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a teenage girl in 1975.

The ongoing military, humanitarian, and economic challenges in Syria raise questions about the safety of the country and the possibility of returning asylum seekers. Learn more about the divided regions and the complex security risks involved.

South Korea escalates its defense industry capabilities as a response to North Korean involvement in the Ukraine conflict and the potential alliance with Russia.

The Polish police have dismantled a network of human traffickers who were smuggling migrants from Belarus and Russia into the EU, according to reports.

North Korean balloons have distributed pamphlets with propaganda over the South Korean capital Seoul for the first time, criticizing President Yoon Suk-yeol's government.

The search for the parents of newborn baby Santiago intensifies as more details come to light. Authorities are puzzled by the parents' actions as the baby, born premature and in need of special care, remains missing.

The European Court of Auditors has raised concerns about inadequate supervision of relaxed state aid rules, which could undermine the internal market.

The arrival of North Koreans in the Russian region of Kursk raises concerns about potential desertions. Ukrainian military officials share their perspectives on the situation.

The rise and fall of Abercrombie & Fitch, a once-popular fashion brand, is examined with revelations of discrimination and exploitation of models.

The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) has issued a code yellow warning for dense fog that may occur across the entire country. Visibility can be less than 200 meters, with the mist expected to gradually dissipate by late morning.

The United States continues to build its military presence in the Middle East in preparation for a potential escalation of the situation.

A new variant of mpox, clade Ib, has been reported in Germany for the first time, originating from African countries. The RKI confirmed the infection occurred abroad.

A 36-year-old man running a pizzeria in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been arrested for selling cocaine along with pizza number 40 to customers.

Russia has long been trying to pull Moldova into its sphere of influence, leading to political divisions and tensions in the Eastern European country. Learn more about the situation in Moldova.

Giullia Manfrini, a 36-year-old Italian surfer, tragically lost her life in a rare accident involving a swordfish off the coast of Indonesia.

After the success of the far-right AfD in recent elections, anti-migration movement Pegida concludes its activities in Germany.

German police have arrested a man from Libya suspected of planning an attack with weapons or explosives on the Israeli embassy in Berlin. The man allegedly has ties to Islamic State.