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Propaganda in Russian schools prepares students to die
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Propaganda in Russian schools prepares students to die

Sep 27, 2026 • Deutsche Welle

The Russian government wants children to learn about patriotism from an early age. DW spoke to students in Siberia about their views on propaganda, the war in Ukraine and their future.

India news: New Delhi, Islamabad trade accusations at UN General Assembly
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India news: New Delhi, Islamabad trade accusations at UN General Assembly

Sep 27, 2026 • Deutsche Welle

Shehbaz Sharif criticized India's policy on Kashmir and praised Pakistan's military, while New Delhi accused Islamabad of supporting cross-border terrorism. DW has more.

Thailand: Bangkok flooding triggers disaster declaration
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Thailand: Bangkok flooding triggers disaster declaration

Sep 27, 2026 • Deutsche Welle

Rainfall over the past three days has caused heavy flooding in the Thai capital. A state of disaster has been declared in all 50 districts in Bangkok.

OpenAI tools post user images from ChatGPT online
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OpenAI tools post user images from ChatGPT online

Sep 27, 2026 • Deutsche Welle

OpenAI said it found 53 cases in which user-uploaded image links on ChatGPT were shared with third-party websites. The company said it had removed most of these links.

White House bars CNN from covering upcoming Trump trip, broadcaster says
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White House bars CNN from covering upcoming Trump trip, broadcaster says

Sep 27, 2026 • Deutsche Welle

CNN said its journalists have been barred from accompanying President Donald Trump on his upcoming trip to Tennessee. The episode marks the Trump administration's latest salvo against the major cable news network.

TikTok agrees to settle with Alabama state over teen safety
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TikTok agrees to settle with Alabama state over teen safety

Sep 27, 2026 • Deutsche Welle

The settlement involves TikTok adding several child safety measures to its platform including time limits and increased parental control. It is similar to a recent settlement competitor Meta had reached.

Deadly blast rips through Athens building, near Acropolis
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Deadly blast rips through Athens building, near Acropolis

Sep 27, 2026 • Deutsche Welle
China, US agree to set up channel for AI safety incidents
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China, US agree to set up channel for AI safety incidents

Sep 27, 2026 • Deutsche Welle

Following the summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the two superpowers pledged to set up a "communication channel" for AI incidents and boost coordination on military matters.

Trump rejects Iran proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
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Trump rejects Iran proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Sep 27, 2026 • Deutsche Welle

US President Donald Trump says he has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and put an end to hostilities. "I'd like to make a deal, too," he said. "But that deal would not be acceptable."

Germany's FM Wadephul meets Lavrov on UNGA sidelines
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Germany's FM Wadephul meets Lavrov on UNGA sidelines

Sep 27, 2026 • Deutsche Welle
Backlash over data centers tests Europe's AI ambitions
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Backlash over data centers tests Europe's AI ambitions

Sep 27, 2026 • Deutsche Welle

Massive data centers needed to run AI are triggering protests across Europe. Their operators counter that they boost digital sovereignty and energy independence.

Russia expected to intensify hybrid war on Europe
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Russia expected to intensify hybrid war on Europe

Sep 27, 2026 • Deutsche Welle

Drone explosions, airspace violations, arson attacks: Poland, Romania, and Moldova are now regularly targeted in Russian attacks against Ukraine. More governments are calling these attacks deliberate acts of aggression.

Bangkok declared disaster zone after nearly 300mm of rain in two days
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Bangkok declared disaster zone after nearly 300mm of rain in two days

Sep 26, 2026 • ABC Australia

Bangkok Governor Chadchart ​Sittipunt says the crisis "poses a risk to people's lives" and could damage ​property, and the situation is most severe near canals.