Officials canceled over 160 flights, closed schools and shut down financial markets ahead of the powerful storm. Several highways were shut down for fear of floods and landslides and railway links were also set to be cut in the afternoon.
The head of Germany's ruling Christian Democrats has dismissed claims she was thrown off the chancellor's plane to the US due to a row. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer is widely tipped to replace Merkel as chancellor.
Officials cancelled over 160 flights, closed schools and shut down financial markets ahead of the powerful storm. Several highways were shut down for fear of floods and landslides and railway links were also set to be cut in the afternoon.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has called for global action against Iran, warning of "unimaginably high" oil prices otherwise. He also described the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi as "a mistake."
More than 9.6 million Afghans in the country — with an estimated population of 35 million — had registered for the election, according to the Afghan Independent Election Commission (IEC). About a third of those registered are women.
British parliament reconvened this week when the Supreme Court ruled Johnson's decision to prorogue the institution unlawful and now the prime minister faces further scrutiny following the Greater London Authority's (GLA) referral.
Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch's murder by her brother sparked a nationwide debate over so-called "honor killings." Three years later, her brother has been handed a life sentence for murder.
Zimbabwe's heroes have traditionally been buried at Harare's National Heroes Acre. But after much wrangling between the government and Robert Mugabe's family, the former leader is now set to be buried at his rural home.
Schoolchildren were joined by adults as they marched together with the teen activist at the demonstration as part of a global wave of 'climate strikes'.
The "minideal" is a rare compromise by the US president, who has displayed a penchant for launching trade wars in pursuit of comprehensive trade deals. What's prompting Donald Trump to back down from his hawkish stance?
While Ukrainian government figures have downplayed the controversial phone call between Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Donald Trump, some opposition lawmakers and experts have lambasted the Ukrainian leader.
Researchers have discovered ancient ceramic drinking vessels in Bavaria that give unprecedented insight into how prehistoric humans used milk to feed infants. Some of the vessels are shaped like animals.
With German forests in crisis, the agriculture minister has urged a rescue effort that could cost up to €800 million to complete. Authorities are struggling against invasive insects, chronic drought and forest fires.
In certain cases, helping a suffering person with assisted suicide is not criminal, Italy's top court said. The ruling means parliament has been asked to debate the issue, taking into account the court's ruling.
Greece and North Macedonia hoped to put their long-running name dispute to bed when they reached a historic agreement last year. However, businesses continue to bicker over which products can be labeled "Macedonian."
Days after UK travel agency Thomas Cook ceased operations and left tens of thousands stranded, its German subsidiary has also filed for insolvency. Restructuring efforts are underway to get the firm back on its feet.
Egypt has seen the first significant protests against Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in six years of authoritarian rule. An Egyptian businessman called for the rallies from exile in Spain, but the regime is putting up a fight.
The Supreme Court ruling could possibly put an end to decades of controversy over the former dictator's burial place. Franco's rule, from 1939 to 1975, was characterised by brutal political repression.
The Senate has the "sole power to try all impeachments," meaning that it has the power to convict. When the president is tried, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presides over proceedings.
A shortage of qualified staff to work in German care homes has prompted a visit to Mexico by Health Minister Jens Spahn. A speedy visa process is one of the perks being offered to lure skilled workers.
The Ocean Viking, a vessel jointly operated by SOS Mediterranee and Doctors Without Borders, had rescued a total of 217 people in the Mediterranean, 35 of which were taken to Malta.
The White House reportedly plans to help El Salvador host US-bound asylum-seekers from neighboring countries. Experts blasted the Trump administration for sending migrants to one of the world's most dangerous countries.
Already struggling to keep aging vehicles on the road, low-wage workers could be forgotten in the electomobility age. Climate crisis or not, policymakers face increasing pressure to ensure everyone can stay mobile.
