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News of Friday, 16 October 2026
World
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German Bundestag votes for higher tobacco tax
The phased increase from 2027 aims to strengthen public finances and discourage smoking.
The German Bundestag approved an increase in tobacco tax on Thursday evening, Tagesschau reports. Rates are set to rise in stages between 2027 and 2030, but how much consumers will ultimately pay and how much additional tax will be collected remain estimates.
16 Oct 2026, 01:14
People injured in shooting at US primary school
Children are among the victims in Bend; the suspected gunman is dead.
Several people, including children, were injured on Thursday in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary primary school in Bend, in the US state of Oregon. According to police, at least two people have been taken to hospital and the suspected gunman is dead. The total number of victims and their condition remain unclear.
16 Oct 2026, 00:45
Three perspectives
German minister must remove Instagram video about Die Linke
The constitutional court is temporarily protecting the party against possible harm through a ministry’s official account.
Germany’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche, must temporarily remove an Instagram video containing accusations against Die Linke from her ministry’s account. This follows a decision by the Federal Constitutional Court (Bundesverfassungsgericht) that became public on Thursday 15 October. The court has yet to assess whether the publication actually breaches the constitution.
16 Oct 2026, 00:15