- + South Korea lawmakers seek to impeach acting president—The main opposition party in South Korea has introduced a bill to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo. It plans to seek a vote on the measure, poten...
- + Mourners mark 20 years since deadly tsunami in Asia—On December 26, 2004, a powerful earthquake off the coast of Aceh in Indonesia triggered a series of waves that inundated coastal communities and kill...
- + Germany national team: Jamal Musiala plus Florian Wirtz = 'Wusiala'—Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz have together played a big part in the revival of Germany’s men’s national football team, enthusing the country’s fans...
- + Russia says it foiled Ukrainian plot to kill defense officers—The Federal Security Service of Russia said a series of assassination attempts had been foiled. Four Russian citizens have been arrested.
- + Russia says it foiled Ukrainian plots to kill defense officials—The Federal Security Service of Russia said a series of assassination attempts had been foiled. Four Russian citizens have been arrested.
- + German foreign policy: Crisis mode to continue in 2025—Germany will hold new federal elections in February 2025. But regardless of who leads the next government, foreign policy will remain challenging.
- + Azerbaijan mourns 38 killed in plane crash in Kazakhstan—Azerbaijan marked a somber Thursday after a state-owned passenger plane burst into flames after crashing in Kazakhstan, killing at least 38 people abo...
- + Dead body found in wheel well of Chicago to Hawaii jet—US carrier United Airlines says staff found a dead body in the wheel well of one of its aircraft after it landed in Hawaii. Police are actively invest...
- + Syria: Over a dozen killed in 'ambush' by Assad loyalists—Several interior ministry personnel were killed in a clash as they went to arrest an officer of the ousted Assad regime. Meanwhile Alawites across the...
- + Japan Airlines says hit by cyber attack—Japan Airlines said the incident could have an impact on flight operations.
- + Germany's Faeser says AfD shouldn't exploit Magdeburg attack—Five people were killed and over 200 were injured when a car was driven through crowds at the Christmas market in Magdeburg in eastern Germany. The fa...
- + Mexico: Christmas fair organizer shot dead in Chilpancingo—Gunmen killed the fair organizer on Christmas Eve in a public square in the Mexican city of Chilpancingo, state prosecutors say. The city has been pla...
- + Mozambique: Over 1,500 inmates escape Maputo jail after riot—The prisoners broke out of jail in Maputo following a riot which killed dozens, according to local police. Mozambique is facing violent unrest as poli...
- + Afghan Taliban say dozens killed in Pakistani airstrikes—The Taliban regime in Afghanistan claims most of the victims of the alleged bombing were women and children, and has pledged to retaliate against Paki...
- + Finland to probe outage in power cable link to Estonia—The incident at the Estlink 2 interconnector cable will not affect Finland's power supply, said Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.
- + 'Maximum pressure': What's in store for Iran in 2025?—Following a dramatic few months, 2025 is not looking up for Iran. Donald Trump's return to the White House and women's resistance at home are both of ...
- + Turkey jails owner of hotel that collapsed during 2023 quake—A Turkish court has sentenced the owner and architect of a hotel that collapsed in the 2023 earthquake, killing 72 people, to more than 18 years in pr...
- + Japan FM visits China, seeking 'positive direction' for ties—Takeshi Iwaya made his first trip to Beijing since becoming Japan's foreign minister in October. Chinese officials said often difficult bilateral ties...
- + Vietnam's restrictive internet law comes into force—A controversial internet law that gives the government power to regulate online content takes effect Wednesday, with rights groups saying the move is ...
- + Outages as Russia hits Ukraine energy sites at Christmas—President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Putin had "deliberately" chosen Christmas for a strike targeting power generating sites in several states. Most of ...
- + Kazakhstan: Dozens dead in Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash—A passenger plane with 67 people onboard went down in Kazakhstan, killing most of the passengers. However, local authorities reported finding survivor...
- + Dozens feared dead in Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash—A passenger plane carrying 67 people including five crew members has crashed in Kazakhstan. Kazakh authorities say at least 32 people survived the cra...
- + Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan—A passenger plane carrying 67 people including five crew members has crashed in Kazakhstan.
- + South Korea's Yoon fails to comply with summons over martial law—Yoon Suk Yeol defies another request for questioning over his failed attempt to impose martial law earlier this month.
- + Somber Christmas in Bethlehem in the shadow of Gaza war—It is already the second Christmas in Bethlehem to be marked by Israel's war in Gaza. Tourists and pilgrims have stopped coming to the city almost alt...
- + Panama: Protesters say 'enemy' Trump must leave canal alone—US President-elect Donald Trump said that the Panama Canal should be "returned" to Washington's control if shipping fees are not reduced. President Jo...
- + Haiti: Gang opens fire on hospital, killing journalists—Haitian leader Leslie Voltaire condemned the "unacceptable" shooting in Port-au-Prince, which also left a police officer dead. Gangs control some 85% ...
- + Brazil: Chinese workers found in 'slave-like' conditions—Brazilian prosecutors found that workers building a factory for Chinese automaker BYD in Camacari in Bahia state were subject to "degrading working co...
- + Christmas updates: Pope appeals for peace in world conflicts—Pope Francis called for the sound of arms "to be silenced in war-torn Ukraine" and for a Gaza ceasefire. The biblical town of Bethlehem marked a quiet...
- + Morocco moves to reform underage marriage—The Muslim-majority country is preparing to reform its family law, including new limits on underage marriage and boosting women's inheritance rights. ...
- + Christmas updates: Bethlehem hosts subdued celebrations—The grand Christmas tree in the biblical birthplace of Jesus is missing as the war in Gaza rages on. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier warned o...
- + Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play—Allowing the use of WhatsApp and Google Play is the "first step in removing internet limitations," according to Iranian officials. The country still e...
- + New York City: Man charged for burning woman to death—Police say a man is facing murder and arson charges in the US after allegedly set a woman on fire inside a New York subway train. The perpetrator alle...
- + Fact check: The strangest fakes of 2024—From Donald Trump and Joe Biden wearing diapers, to migrants allegedly eating pets and crickets in chocolate — all of these stories were fake news. He...
- + US: American Airlines flights return to air after tech issue—The US airline briefly grounded their flights before clearing them to fly again on Christmas Eve, one of the busiest travel days of the year.
- + US: American Airlines grounds flights over 'technical issue'—The US carrier said it's experiencing "technical issues" affecting all of its flights during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
- + Women at the forefront of South Korea's martial law protests—In line with the country's patriarchal structures, women have been expected to stay out of politics but recent events show that younger generations of...
- + Muslims in India struggle for access to mental health care—In India, there is a critical shortage of mental health professionals. For Muslims, accessing mental health care is an even bigger challenge in India.
- + India's Muslims struggle to access mental health care—In India, there is a critical shortage of mental health professionals, and for Indian Muslims, accessing mental health is an even bigger challenge.
- + Dutch court convicts 5 for violence against Israeli fans—Several men were found guilty over attacks on Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans who visited Amsterdam last month, but the Dutch prosecutor said the violenc...
- + Dutch court convicts 5 over violence against Israeli fans—A court in the Netherlands has found five men guilty for their part in violence against visiting Israeli football fans in Amsterdam.
- + Moscow court jails Russia-born US citizen for 'espionage'—A court in Russia has sentenced a US man to 15 years in a penal colony for "espionage." Gene Spector is the latest US citizen to be jailed, with some ...
- + Syria: Hundreds protest over Christmas tree burning — report—Reports of the burning of a Christmas tree come days after Syria's interim leader moved to assure minorities they'd be protected. Syria is home to num...
- + Nigeria: Deadly stampedes highlight deepening crises—Deadly stampedes across Nigeria have revealed the harsh realities of the country's economic crisis. Desperate Nigerians are struggling to afford food ...
- + How Magdeburg attack mobilizes Germany's extreme right—Racist attacks against migrants have come in the wake of the deadly Christmas market attack in Magdeburg. Observers warn of Germany's extreme-right sc...
- + How Magdeburg attack is mobilizing Germany's extreme right—Racist attacks against migrants have come in the wake of the deadly Christmas market attack in Magdeburg. Observers warn of Germany's extreme-right sc...
- + Russia says two missing after ship explodes off Spain—Moscow says a vessel linked to its defense ministry sank in the Mediterranean and that two of the crew are missing.
- + Swiss Air flight makes emergency landing over smoke on board—A Swiss Air flight from Bucharest, Romania to Zurich made an emergency landing in Austria because of smoke on board. All 79 people, including crew mem...
- + Unique global Christmas traditions: From witches to KFC—From roller-skating to church or festive greetings from Donald Duck, Christmas in some cultures features more than just Santa Claus, tinsel and turkey...
- + Turkey: Eleven people killed in factory blast—The blast took place at an explosives factory in the northwestern Turkish province of Balikesir. Authorities see no indications of sabotage but the ca...
- + Turkey: Multiple people killed in factory blast, reports say—Reports indicate the blast took place at an explosives factory in the northwestern province of Balikesir.
- + 50,000-year-old baby mammoth carcass discovered in Siberia—Scientists have unearthed a baby mammoth more than 50,000 years old from the frozen ground in a remote region of Siberia.
- + Former US President Bill Clinton discharged from hospital—The 78-year-old Clinton was "in good spirits" while receiving treatment for the flu, according to his staff. The former president has had a number of ...
- + Former US President Bill Clinton hospitalized with fever—Clinton, who has had several health scares since his time in office, is said to be undergoing tests. Clinton had served as US president from 1993 to 2...
- + German President Steinmeier calls for unity in Christmas address—In his traditional Christmas speech, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier called for people in Germany to stand together against hatred. He mentio...
- + Greenland 'not for sale,' says PM after Trump comments—Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede said the Danish territory will "never be for sale" after US President-elect Donald Trump suggested Washington coul...
- + France unveils new government under PM Francois Bayrou—The new government under Prime Minister Francois Bayrou comes amid tough political deadlock in France. Two former prime ministers, Elisabeth Borne and...
- + Is a UN Security Council resolution key to Syria's future?—Resolution 2254, agreed upon by the UN Security Council in 2015, outlined how the Syrian civil war might end and how the country could transition to d...
- + US: Ethics Committee accuses Matt Gaetz of 'regularly' paying for sex, drugs—The former Republican lawmaker paid women for sex, including a 17-year-old girl, according to a Congressional committee report. He also alleged to hav...
- + Bangladesh urges India to extradite ex-PM Sheikh Hasina—Bangladesh has told its neighbor India that it wants former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina extradited to face judicial proceedings. Hasina fled to New D...
- + Philippines faces alarming rise in HIV infections—The Philippines is witnessing a rapid rise in HIV infections, recording a 543% rise in cases between 2010 and 2023. One in three people living with HI...
- + US: Luigi M. pleads not guilty of murder, terrorism charges—The man suspected of shooting a health care company boss to death pleaded not guilty to state charges of murder and terrorism. If convicted, he could ...
- + Mozambique: Top court confirms disputed Frelimo election victory—Over 100 people were killed in protests against election results that opposition groups insist were rigged. But, now, Mozambique's highest court has c...
- + Syria: Germany cautions against Turkey-Kurdish conflict—German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said a Turkey-Kurdish conflict "must not happen" and that only the so-called "Islamic State" stood to gain.
- + Germany: Magdeburg attack could shape upcoming general election—With a general election in February, it didn't take long for politicians to try and exploit the attack on Magdeburg's Christmas market. Domestic secur...
- + Mayotte: France holds silence for cyclone Chido victims—France has begun a national day of mourning for those killed in a deadly cyclone on its Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte. In a show of respect, the a...
- + The politics behind India's beef bans—From Assam to Kerala, India's beef bans expose deep cultural, religious and political divides. DW explores how beef is polarizing the South Asian nati...
- + Allulose: A natural sweetener that lowers glucose levels?—Sweet, healthy, and calorie-free? Allulose is said to be all of these — and good for people with diabetes because it increases insulin sensitivity. DW...
- + Over 1,000 North Korean casualties in Ukraine war, Seoul says—South Korea says there have been over 1,000 North Korean soldiers killed or injured since joining Russia's war against Ukraine.
- + Nigeria steps up fight against illegal oil trade—Nigeria's military and security forces have dismantled illegal oil bunkering sites in a decisive blow against illegal trade. But can this bold crackdo...
- + Honda and Nissan launch negotiations for historic merger—Collaboration between the rival Japanese car makers set to create the world's third-largest automaker by sales. Both face increasing competition from ...
- + The human voice is German instrument of the year 2025—Our voice can be used for more than just speaking or singing. It is also inherently democratic.
- + Germany: Man arrested over TikTok Christmas market threat—German police in the northern city of Bremerhaven have arrested a man over a social media threat to stab people at a Christmas market. The suspect sai...
- + Africa: Supporting peace after guns have fallen silent—Traditional peacekeeping is not working in Africa: Resolving existing conflicts requires revised diagnoses that are not shaped by particular interests...
- + Christmas chocolate prices soar while cocoa farmers struggle—The skyrocketing price of chocolate, due to a bad cocoa harvest and fertilizer shortages, is at risk of hurting holiday sales. Farmers in Africa, whos...
- + India: 3 Sikh militants killed in Uttar Pradesh—Police said security personnel were attacked as they conducted an operation in Pilibhit district and that the dead were members of the Khalistan Zinda...
- + Germany: Colombian care workers will not be deported—The case of 10 Colombian care workers has caused outrage in Germany where there's a desperate shortage of nursing staff. Experts say it illustrates th...
- + Far-right rally divides Magdeburg after attack—The political fallout from the deadly attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market, which killed five people, continues. Far-right AfD and its opponents h...
- + Magdeburg: Parties clash amid calls to bolster security—The political fallout from the deadly attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market, which killed five people, continues. Far-right AfD and its opponents a...
- + Will US President Trump govern according to Project 2025?—Donald Trump has distanced himself from Project 2025 in the past. Now several authors and contributors to the right-wing manifesto could become member...
- + Tiger Woods' teenage son, Charlie, hits first hole-in-one—Woods and his son Charlie were competing together for the first time at a tournament that pairs family members. The 15-year-old needed just one stroke...
- + Slovakia's PM Fico visits Moscow amid Ukraine gas dispute—Prime Minister Robert Fico went to Moscow for a "working meeting" with President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, in which he said they discussed gas transit...
- + Serbia: Tens of thousands join student-led protests—The student-led protest movement was boosted by farmers, actors and educators, in the most recent show of public anger over the collapse of a train st...
- + In data: Syria after the war—The war in Syria has left a trail of destruction. The country is devastated, fragmented, and economically ruined. Millions of people are displaced, or...
- + Cyclone Chido death toll in Mozambique rises to 94—Some 620,000 Mozambicans were affected by the storm, with most of the devastation taking place in the troubled region of Cabo Delgado.
- + Germany: Child sleeps in front of kindergarten 'to be there first'—Police in a small German town found a four-year-old girl asleep at the entrance to a kindergarten. The girl, who snuck out of her parents' home withou...
- + Germany: Child sleeps in front of kindergarten 'to there be first'—Police in a small German town found a four-year-old girl asleep at the entrance to a kindergarten. The girl, who snuck out of her parents' home withou...
- + Security questions over Christmas market attack in Magdeburg—The attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg has raised questions about public safety and intelligence gaps in Germany. Police have described the sus...
- + Germany: Magdeburg attack could shape upcoming federal elections—With a federal election in February, it didn't take long for politicians to try and exploit the attack at the Christmas market in Magdeburg. Domestic ...
- + Syria's interim leader seeks to reassure minority groups—Ahmed al-Sharaa, the head of the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, held meetings with Lebanese and Turkish figures, while a Saudi delegation is als...
- + Brazil: Small plane crashes into shops in Gramado—Initial reports suggest all people on board were killed in the crash.
- + Death toll rises in Nigerian charity event stampedes—In both incidents, the victims were primarily women and children, who had queued for food handouts for hours.
- + Holy Year 2025: What to expect—The Pope will open the "Jubilee" or "Holy Year 2025" on Christmas Eve. What does that entail? And why is Rome expecting millions of visitors?
- + Spain: World's biggest lottery El Gordo awards billions—Millions watched a four-hour TV extravaganza revealing the winners of the Christmas draw. The top prize — known as "El Gordo" or the fat one — is ofte...
- + Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 28 people—Thirteen people died in an Israeli strike on a home in central Gaza. Eight others were killed in a strike that hit a former school building housing di...
- + German police scrutinize Christmas market attack warnings—Authorities are looking into whether previous warnings about the suspected Magdeburg Christmas market attacker were handled properly.
- + German police probe scrutinize Magdeburg attack warnings—Authorities will look into whether previous warnings about the suspected Magdeburg Christmas market attacker were handled properly.
- + German defense minister warns of Russian 'hybrid warfare'—Boris Pistorius said Germany must be on alert for a possible hybrid attack by Russia, amid concerns of election interference.
- + Trump demands Panama lower Canal fees or return it to US—In a post on social media, the incoming US President Donald Trump described fees charged to use the key shipping lane as a "complete 'rip-off.'" He al...
- + Two US pilots shot down by 'friendly fire' over Red Sea—An FA-18 Super Hornet fighter jet had just taken off from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier when it was "mistakenly fired on" by another US ves...
- + China objects to US military aid to Taiwan—US President Joe Biden has approved military aid of up to $571.3 million in defense assistance for Taiwan. China has warned the United States that it ...
- + Serbia monitors journalists and dissidents with spyware—A new report has found that Serbia’s intelligence agency installed spyware on the phones of journalists and activists. The news comes as protests are ...
- + Cuba: Thousands protest against US trade sanctions—Cubans, led by senior members of the government, are demanding a reversal of the trade embargo that was tightened during Donald Trump's first term.
- + Pretrial detention for Magdeburg Christmas market suspect—A court in Magdeburg has approved a pretrial detention warrant for the suspect in Friday's Christmas market attack. The 50-year-old faces five homicid...
- + Pre-trial detention for Magdeburg Christmas market suspect—A court in Magdeburg has approved a pre-trial detention warrant for the suspect in Friday's Christmas market attack. The 50-year-old faces five homici...
- + Vanuatu hit by new earthquake, disrupting flight resumption—Commercial flights had been set to resume on Sunday before a new earthquake struck the island nation. Aid efforts remained strained because of the dif...
- + Boxing: Usyk beats Fury again, remains undisputed champion—Ukraine's Oledsandr Usyk dashed Tyson Fury's hopes of revenge in their undisputed heavyweight champion rematch. The judges' decision was unanimous on ...
- + Albania to ban TikTok for a year after fatal youth stabbing—A one-year ban will come in to force from 2025. The decision was made after a 14-year-old student was killed during a fight near a school. However, th...
- + Brazil: Bus collides with truck, leaving over 30 dead—The bus had been traveling from Sau Paulo with 45 passengers when it collided with a truck. A passenger vehicle then also collided with both vehicles.
- + Magdeburg mourns victims of Christmas market attack—Both residents and politicians visiting Magdeburg are shocked and unsettled after Friday’s deadly attack at a Christmas market in the city.
- + Western Balkans: No concrete promises for EU accession date—There were plenty of friendly words at the annual summit of the six Western Balkan nations and the European Union in Brussels this week — but still no...
- + RECOMMENDED — How Magdeburg Christmas market attacker became increasingly angry at Germany—Five people were killed and scores more injured when a car plowed into revelers at a Christmas market in Germany. A man taken into custody at the scen...
- + Nigeria: Two stampedes leave over a dozen dead—The twin stampedes come just days after 35 children died during a crowd crush at a school fair in the southwestern part of the country.
- + Magdeburg Christmas market attack: German football in shock—Jubilation and celebration were in shorter supply than usual at the top end of German football this weekend. The tragic events at a Magdeburg took the...
- + Magdeburg: Mourners gather for Christmas market vigil—German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Magdeburg on Saturday after a car drove into a crowd of people at a Christmas Market. Five people died in the at...
- + Pakistan: Islamist militants kill 16 security personnel—An overnight raid by Islamists on a Pakistani army outpost near the border with Afghanistan left 16 security personnel dead.
- + DRC vs. Apple: The stakes of the 'conflict minerals' case—The Democratic Republic of Congo accuses Apple of using minerals sourced from illegal mining. DRC communities affected by illicit mining explore the p...
- + What we know about the Magdeburg attack suspect—Four people were killed and scores more injured when a car plowed into revelers at a Christmas market in Germany. A man taken into custody at the scen...
- + Missile fired from Yemen hits Israel, injures 16—A missile fired from Yemen struck an area of Tel Aviv overnight, lightly injuring 16 people. The attack came less than two days after a series of Is...
- + Magdeburg Christmas market car-ramming death toll rises to 5—German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit Magdeburg on Saturday after a car drove into a crowd of people at a Christmas Market. Five people died in the...
- + Magdeburg Christmas market car-ramming death toll rises to 4—German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit Magdeburg on Saturday after a car drove into a crowd of people at a Christmas Market. Four people died in the...
- + Magdeburg: Chancellor Scholz to visit site of Christmas market attack—German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit Magdeburg on Saturday after a car drove into a crowd of people at a Christmas Market. Two people have been ki...
- + Israel has new Middle East bargaining chip in Golan Heights—Does Israel's seizure of Syrian territory serve temporary security goals? Or is it a permanent land grab that might thwart future friendly ties with S...
- + US avoids shutdown with last-minute funding bill—The US senate is poised to vote on crucial government funding bill to prevent a midnight government shutdown.
- + Australia: Bushfires burn out of control in Victoria—Firefighters were trying to tame bushfires in the Australian state of Victoria on Saturday. Authorities have called on hundreds of residents in the af...
- + Macron in hot water for berating hecklers in Mayotte—French President Emmanuel Macron told hecklers they were "lucky to be in France." Critics called the words unpresidential, Macron said they were direc...
- + Magdeburg: Multiple deaths, dozens injured in Christmas market attack—Saxony-Anhalt Premier Reiner Haseloff said police arrested a Saudi national thought to have driven a car into a crowd of people. Two people were kille...
- + Magdeburg: 2 dead, dozens injured in Christmas market attack—The head of the state government said police had arrested a Saudi national thought to have driven a rental car into a crowd of people. Dozens were inj...
- + Germany: Car driven into crowd at Magdeburg Christmas market—At least one person has been killed, according to German media reports. A spokesperson for the regional government has described the incident as an at...
- + Germany: Car driven into crowd at Magdeburg Christmas market—It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties. Police said they had closed off the area.
- + Italy: Salvini acquitted in refugee kidnapping trial—A court in Sicily has cleared former Interior Minister Matteo Salvini of wrongdoing in a case over the fate of 160 refugees whom he refused entry into...
- + Volkswagen plant closures, layoffs averted, says union—The German automaker had floated plans to shut as many as three factories and carry out mass job cuts.
- + Trump tells EU: Import more US oil and gas or face tariffs—The US president-elect wants the 27-member EU to reduce its trade gap with Washington by buying more oil and gas from the United States.
- + What next for Romania after its recent electoral chaos?—Frustration and disappointment about a lack of change bolstered Calin Georgescu's recent electoral win. But the country's mainstream parties don't see...
- + German politicians criticize Musk backing for far-right AfD—After Elon Musk posted his support for Germany's far-right AfD, the party's leader Alice Weidel expressed her gratitude. Other German lawmakers have c...
- + Sahel juntas make life more difficult for human rights NGOs—NGO's are a thorn in the side of West Africa's military regimes. Their critical reports on human rights are inconvenient for the junta leaders. In ret...
- + What does a US government shutdown actually mean?—The United States is facing yet another government shutdown — this time right before Christmas. What happens and who is impacted when the government s...
- + India and China's path to lasting border peace—India and China have renewed efforts to normalize relations, emphasizing peace and stability along their contentious border. Fresh talks signal a comm...
- + Thailand hosts ASEAN talks over Myanmar civil war—Myanmar's bloody civil war has intensified over the past year, with ethnic-minority rebels seizing vast swathes of territory from the military junta.
- + Survey: Germans fear Russia — and political instability—People in Germany fear Russian President Vladimir Putin will attack other countries after his invasion of Ukraine. And they are in favor of a change o...
- + Zagreb school attack: Girl killed, multiple injuries reported—Video footage showed children running away from the primary school in the Croatian capital and a medical helicopter landing in the schoolyard.
- + Ukraine updates: Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills one—Russian rockets hit Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, killing at least one person and leaving hundreds of buildings without heat. DW has the latest.
- + Germany's far-right AfD welcomes Musk backing—After Elon Musk posted his support for Germany's far-right AfD, the party's leader Alice Weidel expressed her gratitude.
- + Malaysia to resume search for missing MH370 plane—More than 10 years after one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries, Malaysia has agreed to resume the search for the wreckage of missing Malaysia...
- + Pakistan missile program an 'emerging threat' — US Official—The senior White House official's warning comes as the US imposed new sanctions related to Pakistan's ballistic missile development.
- + US: UnitedHealthcare murder suspect could face death penalty—US Federal prosecutors could seek the death penalty on the most serious charge against Luigi M., the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO B...
- + Suspect in US CEO killing faces death penalty charge—US Federal prosecutors could seek the death penalty on the most serious charge against Luigi M., the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO B...
- + US: Biden to meet with Pope Francis, Italy PM Meloni—Joe Biden and Pope Francis will be discussing "efforts to advance peace around the world." The US president will also meet Italy's Prime Minister Gior...
- + Nigeria: 35 children killed in stampede at school fair—At least 35 children have died after a stampede at a fair that was organized at a school in southwestern southwestern Nigeria. The event organizers ha...
- + Calm before storm: EU feels out Ukraine plans before Trump—In their last summit before Donald Trump 2.0, EU leaders weighed up ways to support Kyiv in the potentially chaotic months ahead. Volodymyr Zelenskyy ...
- + US: Trump spending deal fails, shutdown on the cards—The US House has rejected President-elect Donald Trump's temporary plan to fund federal operations and avoid a looming government shutdown.
- + US, UK sanction Georgia officials over protest crackdown—The US strongly condemend Georgia's "unjustified violence" against protestors, which the UK said was "an egregious attack on democracy." Both countrie...
- + Gisele Pelicot vanquishes her rapists—The trial of the rapists of Gisele Pelicot afforded us a glimpse into the abyss of toxic masculinity. These men have now been sentenced for their crim...
- + New vaccines show promise against seasonal, H5N1 flu strains—Scientists are using COVID-19 vaccine technologies to develop better vaccines against influenza viruses, including H5N1 bird flu. The research could m...
- + Fact Check: AfD supporters spread false survey about upcoming German election—German parties and their supporters have started campaigning ahead of the federal elections. Some supporters of the German far-right AfD party have sp...
- + Macron vows to rebuild Mayotte after cyclone devastation—French President Emmanuel Macron was met with angry residents of Mayotte, who urged him to help with critical issues plaguing the island in Chido's af...
- + Putin sees shortfalls in Kirillov killing, but not in Syria—Russia's Vladimir Putin spoke on a range of topics for hours on state TV, not long after the collapse of his ally Bashar Assad's Syrian regime, and in...
- + Fact check: Do these images prove violence in Syria?—The situation in Syria is complex more than a week after the fall of Bashar Assad. Many online images claim to show large-scale violence in the countr...
- + Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy wants 'strong' Trump 'on our side'—Ukraine's president appealed for the US and Europe to work together to "stop Putin" and secure a lasting peace. Zelenskyy called Donald Trump a "stron...
- + President Biden's administration announces new US climate targets—Washington has set new targets to slash the country's carbon emissions. But with President-elect Donald Trump's plans to withdraw from the Paris Agree...
- + More climate challenges ahead for Mozambique and Malawi—Cyclone Chido has wreaked havoc in parts of Mozambique and Malawi. Building more resilience in advance of major storms that will no doubt follow is im...
- + Why Bulgaria still struggles with gender-based violence—Bulgaria has a long way to go in the fight to eradicate gender-based and domestic violence. But what is hampering progress? DW spoke to some Bulgarian...
- + Why is energy giant Iran facing gas shortages?—Despite boasting massive gas reserves, Iran is facing power blackouts and industrial shutdowns. Years of mismanagement and false priorities threaten t...
- + Bhutanese refugees in Nepal: 'We want to return home'—Thousands of Nepali-speaking Bhutanese were forced to flee their homeland in the 1990s. Decades later, many remain in limbo, torn between dreams of re...
- + Fencing in Kenya: A chance for a better life—Epee fencer Alexandra Ndolo is making sports history for Kenya. Together with Ashley Ngoiri, the country's first female fencing coach, the Olympian wa...
- + Can Syria's devastated cultural heritage be rebuilt?—As Syria's brutal almost 14-year civil war comes to an end, heritage experts are working to protect the remains of the country's battered cultural ric...
- + The cost of illegal football streaming in Latin America—Video piracy and the illegal streaming of live football matches is threatening the business model of pay-TV outlets. Among the hardest hit are rights-...
- + US law ends Havana Club trademark battle between Cuba and Bacardi—Cuba's struggling economy faces another blow. A new law passed by the US Congress in December could result in the loss of trademark rights held by the...
- + Swedish police board Chinese ship to observe cables probe—Chinese authorities invited Swedish officers to observe an investigation into the Chinese vessel's possible role in the severing of two Baltic Sea cab...
- + Israel accused of 'acts of genocide' over Gaza water access—A Human Rights Watch report says that restrictions on access to clean water in Gaza amount to genocidal acts by Israel, which in turn has dismissed th...
- + Potential cancer-causing chemicals have been found in black spatulas and takeaway containers. Is it time to throw them out?—Recent study suggests everyday things made from black electronic plastics like spatulas and take away containers are leaching harmful chemicals into y...
- + Is Germany responsible for spiking electricity prices in Europe this winter?—Some are blaming Germany for high electricity prices in other parts of Europe. Are they right? How connected is the European market and does weather r...
- + Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen after Houthi missile launch—At least nine people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Yemen in what Israel said was in retaliation for months of Houthi aggression. Iran, which ba...
- + Germany moves to protect top court against far right—Authoritarian governments often try to undermine the independence of supreme courts. As far-right populists gain ground in Germany, the Bundestag has ...
- + The Pelicot case: The psychology of a rapist—Dominique Pelicot's case has shocked the world. Why do people rape others, especially when sexual assault is always traumatizing and demeaning for its...
- + Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband jailed 20 years for mass rape—Dominique Pelicot was found guilty of raping ex-wife, Gisele, and facilitating her rape by strangers. Gisele Pelicot has called for a societal change ...
- + German arms exports: Churches question U-turn—German arms exports have risen sharply, including to the Middle East. Both major churches are calling for stricter licensing rules.
- + Ukraine updates: At least 100 North Korean casualties in Ukraine war, says Seoul—Despite facing losses, experts say North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is training additional forces for deployment in Ukraine in exchange for advanced te...
- + 'All We Imagine as Light': Indian women between independence and patriarchy—As the award-winning film is released internationally, DW spoke to director Payal Kapadia about the social issues she addresses in her poetic work.
- + Pelicot trial: Verdicts due in rape trial that shook France—Dominique Pelicot and 50 other men accused of raping Gisele Pelicot will learn their fate. Gisele Pelicot has called for a societal change in attitude...
- + Belgrade to make public transport free from January 1—The Serbian capital is set to make public transport entirely free for people in a bid to ease traffic congestion and delays.
- + Vietnam: Cafe fire kills 11, police arrest suspect—Authorities say a man admitted to lighting a fire on the ground floor of the three-story cafe after an argument with members of staff. Police have arr...
- + US: Trump rejects spending bill, sparking possible shutdown—US President-elect Donald Trump has called for Republicans to force a government shutdown in a standoff with Democrats. Temporary funding looked set t...
- + Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy, Macron discuss troops deployment—The Ukrainian president is in Brussels to meet European leaders. The meeting takes place ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House, amid quest...
- + Germany: CDU's Spahn says non-integrated Syrians should leave—As Germany's election campaign heats up, the opposition CDU wants integrated Syrians to stay but says others need to go. Jens Spahn has proposed payin...
- + US Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point—The Federal Reserve announced a third consecutive interest rate drop of 0.25%, but signaled it would likely slow the pace next year.
- + Russian military: Moving from Syria to Libya?—Russian military bases in Syria appear to be being packed up and evacuated. If Russia relocates to Libya, experts worry the shift could impact securit...
- + France: Sarkozy loses appeal, must wear electronic ankle tag—France's Court of Cassation has rejected an appeal by former President Nicolas Sarkozy, ordering him to wear an ankle monitor while serving a one-year...
- + Human trafficking from Vietnam to Europe: What can be done?—People-smuggling from Vietnam to Europe has emerged as a major problem in recent years. Authorities are cracking down on trafficking rings, but victim...
- + Syphilis: Did Christopher Columbus bring the STD to Europe?—The sexually transmitted disease originated in the Americas 8,000 years ago. But there's evidence that 15th-century colonialists spread Syphilis world...
- + Syphilis: Did Columbus bring the STD to Europe?—The sexually transmitted disease originated in the Americas 8,000 years ago. But there's evidence that 15th Century colonialists spread Syphilis world...
- + Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy in Europe for talks—The Ukraine President is in Brussels and is set to meet European leaders. The meeting takes place ahead of Donald Trump's White House entry, amid ques...
- + Can Georgia still find a way out of its crisis?—The Georgian ruling party has consolidated its power by electing a new president. However, incumbent President Salome Zourabichvili refuses to resign....
- + Dennis Schröder: Germany's NBA journeyman—Dennis Schröder has joined NBA star Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Another change that once again shows the constraints the basketball w...
- + South Korean military faces scrutiny amid officer arrests—Despite fears that the nation's armed forces are rudderless after President Yoon's martial law declaration was swiftly reversed, Observers tell DW tha...
- + Far-right AfD party wants Germany to leave the EU—Germany's far-right AfD has stated in its draft election manifesto that it wants to leave the EU and the euro in Brexit-like fashion. What consequence...
- + Dexit? Far-right AfD wants Germany to leave the EU—Germany's far-right AfD has stated in its draft election manifesto that it wants to leave the EU and the euro. Are they serious — and what consequence...
- + Ghana Supreme Court upholds anti-LGBTQ+ bill—The bill, which drew international condemnation, criminalizes sex acts within the gay community. Neither the outgoing nor the incoming president have ...
- + Eurozone inflation rises less than expected, more in Germany—Inflation across the Eurozone continued to rise in November, but less than expected. Germany, however, was among those countries which bucked the tren...
- + UK court rules against Andrew Tate in tax case—Influencer Andrew Tate and his brother were described as "serial" tax evaders by police. They are also currently facing sex trafficking charges in the...
- + Germany: Dresden opera visitors fall sick—Several concertgoers fell sick at the end of a performance at the historic Semperoper, as did the paramedics who treated them. Local police are invest...
- + African Union leadership race: Who will succeed Mahamat?—The pan-continental body of 55 member states will elect a successor to Moussa Faki Mahamat, the head of its executive organ, in February. Three vetera...
- + The race to lead the African Union is on—The pan-continental body of 55 member states will elect a successor to Moussa Faki Mahamat, the head of its executive organ, in February. Three vetera...
- + World coal use to hit record high in 2024 amid climate concerns: IEA report—China remains the largest global coal consumer, responsible for over a third of the world’s coal use. India and Indonesia are also contributing to the...
- + Youssoufa Moukoko: False age claim for Dortmund star—Youssoufa Moukoko was one of the most hyped teenagers ever to emerge in German football. The Borussia Dortmund striker hasn’t lived up to his potentia...
- + Igor Kirillov — the high-ranking Russian general killed by Ukraine—Igor Kirillov ran Russia's nuclear, biological and chemical defense forces. He also earned a reputation for spreading misinformation.
- + Is Israel's diplomatic isolation in Europe growing?—After criticism from Ireland, Israel has closed its embassy in Dublin for the time being. It may be a sign that Israel's influence in Europe is waning...
- + Russia detains suspect over General Igor Kirillov killing—After Ukraine's secret service claimed responsibility for the lethal attack in Moscow, Russian authorities have detained an Uzbek man.
- + Nissan, Honda inch closer to possible merger—The two Japanese carmakers confirmed reports that they would be 'collaborating' more closely. They were also holding talks with Mitsubishi, with whom ...
- + Middle East: German delegation meets Syria's HTS—The development from Berlin comes after similar moves from the UK and the EU. Plus, CIA Director Bill Burns is expected in Doha for negotiations over ...
- + Middle East: German delegation meets HTS representatives—The development from Berlin comes after similar moves from the UK and the EU. Plus, CIA Director Bill Burns is expected in Doha for negotiations over ...
- + Filipina goes home after 15 years on death row in Indonesia—Mary Jane Veloso has repeatedly protested her innocence. Now, she is hopeful for a pardon in her native Philippines.
- + Iran temporarily halts strict new headscarf law—The controversial law proposes harsher punishments for women defying hijab regulations. Iran's reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian opposes the legis...
- + Healthcare CEO shooting suspect indicted on murder charges—The suspect, Luigi M., was indicted in New York on first-degree murder charges for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
- + Cologne: World War II bomb prompts mass evacuation—The unexploded device was found in the Sülz district of the west German city. More than 3,000 people have been requested to evacuated while authoritie...
- + Middle East: US 'cautiously optimistic' on Gaza ceasefire—The ongoing mediation efforts between Israel and Islamist group Hamas could finally produce a deal, the White House said. DW has the latest.
- + Paul Watson freed, after Denmark rejects Japan extradition request—Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson has been freed after five months in a Greenland jail. Japan says he attacked one of its whaling ships in 2010, Watso...
- + Who was Russian General Igor Kirillov?—Igor Kirillov was one of Russia's most well-known generals. Officially responsible for Russian nuclear, biological, and chemical forces, he earned a r...
- + German election: Scholz plans Trump visit before vote—Olaf Scholz has said he hopes to meet the incoming US president before Germans vote in February. Campaigning has officially kicked off a day after the...
- + German election 2025: Parties launch their campaigns—Germany's political parties have begun presenting their draft election manifestos ahead of the snap election in February 2025. They focus on income, t...
- + Syrian culture ready for a new start—Syria's cultural scene is in ruins following many years of war and dictatorship. But after the fall of the Assad regime, artists and intellectuals wan...
- + Vietnam plans bold reforms to streamline ministries—Vietnam is planning ambitious bureaucratic reforms, slashing ministries, agencies and broadcasters in a bid to reduce red tape and boost growth. The c...
- + India: What's behind BJP's 'deep state' charges against US?—Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party accused the US of trying to destabilize India in its prosecution of billionaire Gautam Adani. Both countries have...
- + Noa-Lynn van Leuven: Against all odds at the World Darts Championship—Noa-Lynn van Leuven is the first transgender person to compete at the World Darts Championship. This has seen van Leuven become the subject of social-...
- + 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia: What to expect—The men's football 2034 World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia. How many stadiums and host cities will there be? Will fans be allowed to drink alco...
- + Georgia: 11 Indians found dead at Gudauri ski resort—Following the mysterious deaths at a ski resort in the Caucasus Mountains, the Indian embassy said it was in contact with the families. The victims ar...
- + EU-Mercosur trade deal riles European farmers—French farmers have resumed protests against the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement. But experts say the increase in controversial imports is modest wit...
- + EU-Mercosur trade deal: What's the farmers' beef over the pact all about?—French farmers have resumed protests against the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement. But experts say the increase in controversial imports is modest wit...
- + Ukraine: Oil spill off Crimea poses huge environmental risk—Oil from a huge spill is now reaching the shores of the Kerch Strait, and environmental groups are fearing the worst. The accident has also drawn atte...
- + Cyclone Chido kills 34 in Mozambique after battering Mayotte—Dozens are dead in Mozambique following the destruction left by Cyclone Chido. On the French island of Mayotte, a curfew has been put in place as the ...
- + Ghana: Mahama eyes economic reforms amid crises—President-elect John Mahama has warned that Ghana is not immune to the instability affecting many of its neighbors. He is keen to reform the cocoa ind...
- + Postpartum depression: New dads get baby blues too—Some mothers battle with depression after the birth of a baby. But new dads can also experience postpartum depression. An early intervention program m...
- + Postpartum depression: new dads get baby blues too—Some mothers battle with depression after the birth of a baby. But new dads can also experience postpartum depression. An early intervention program m...
- + Syria updates: Rebel groups to be disbanded, HTS leader says—In a bid to assure both communities at home and governments abroad, Abu Mohammed al-Golani said various groups that joined hands to end Assad’s 24-yea...
- + Russia: Bomb kills senior general Igor Kirillov in Moscow—Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov was the head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Troops. Authorities said the explosion was caus...
- + Vanuatu rocked by major earthquake—Witnesses reported seeing bodies among the destruction in Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila. A tsunami warning was lifted two hours after the quake, while ...
- + US: TikTok asks Supreme Court to block nationwide ban—TikTok has filed an emergency appeal at the US Supreme Court to delay a law that could see the popular video app banned as early as next month.
- + Canada finance minister quits after clash with Trudeau—Chrystia Freeland said she differed with the prime minister over the 'best path forward' for the country, especially on questions of greater US tariff...
- + French President Macron vows to visit cyclone-hit Mayotte—French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to visit Mayotte after one of the most destructive cyclones wreaked havoc across the French territory. Auth...
- + Bolivian prosecutors seek arrest warrant for Evo Morales—Bolivian prosecutors have accused former President Evo Morales of statutory rape over an alleged relationship with a teenage girl.
- + Mpox: German school temporarily closed after case reported—Contacts have been informed after several members of a family were found to have contracted mpox. Two school-age children are among those infected.
- + German school temporarily closed after mpox case reported—Contacts have been informed after several members of a family were found to have contracted mpox. Two school-age children are among those infected.
- + German election: Scholz loses confidence vote—German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called a confidence vote following the collapse of his coalition government. He has lost the vote, paving the way for el...
- + US: School shooting leaves several dead in Wisconsin—The shooter is believed to be dead after opening fire at a Christian private school.
- + EU to end visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats—In what is being called a "first step," ministers agreed to restrict travel for Georgian government officials. It comes during Kaja Kallas first forei...
- + After Assad's ouster in Syria, will Iran's regime fall next?—For Iranians, the collapse of the Assad regime is significant because Syria has been a cornerstone of Tehran's regional strategy.
- + Syria: Where is Bashar Assad's money?—Syria's dictator is thought to have taken billions out of the Syrian economy — money the devastated country desperately needs. Experts say Assad likel...
- + Kenya man gets 50 years in prison for killing LGBTQ activist—A court in Kenya has handed a 50-year prison sentence to the photographer who murdered Edwin Kiprotich Chiloba, a prominent LGBTQ activist and designe...
- + Berlin-Paris high speed rail route launched—The new 8 hour journey takes travelers through Frankfurt and Strasbourg and has been hailed as a symbol of German-French friendship.
- + Sri Lanka walks a tightrope between India and China—Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is embarking on his first overseas visit to India, navigating a complex geopolitical landscape shaped by...
- + Somaliland unfazed by Somalia-Ethiopia compromise—Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland says its deal to give Ethiopia access to the Red Sea in exchange for recognition as an independent state stil...
- + BREAKING — Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote in German parliament, paving way for snap elections—German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called a confidence vote following the collapse of his coalition government. He has lost the vote, paving the way for el...
- + Syria updates: Assad makes first statement since ousting—The ousted Syrian president claims to have had no intention of leaving and denounced the country's new leaders. Meanwhile, the EU named a diplomat to ...
- + As Europe needs workers, Syrians face push to return—With labor shortages across Europe, how can EU states balance calls to repatriate Syrians after the fall of Assad with the bloc's workforce needs?
- + What will Yoon's impeachment mean for South Korea?—South Korea's political landscape has heated up as judges begin deliberations on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, with ruling and opposition par...
- + RECOMMENDED — Will Trump’s ‘America First’ policy lead to the unraveling of a rules-based world trade order?—Multilateral organizations like the WTO are currently under increasing pressure. Will the next US president accelerate the unraveling of a rules-based...
- + How Trump's 'America First' policy threatens global trade—Multilateral organizations like the WTO are currently under increasing pressure. Will the next US president accelerate the unraveling of a rules-based...
- + WATCH LIVE — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks to lawmakers before a confidence vote in parliament—German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called a confidence vote following the collapse of his coalition government. He is likely to lose the vote, paving the w...
- + Google’s 'Willow' chip aimed at leap in quantum computing—Quantum computers will be much faster than conventional ones. But their error rate is still too high. It’s hoped Google's new processing chip will imp...
- + Pelicot trial: Ex-husband asks forgiveness ahead of verdict—Pleas for forgiveness from the man who admitted to allowing dozens of men to rape his wife as the verdict draws near.
- + Syria: Assad regime 'destroyed a generation of athletes'—Syria’s only Olympic gold medalist, Ghada Shouaa, was promised plenty by the Assad regime. But all she received were lies, fear and death threats. She...
- + Saving the sun's energy and storing it — with mirrors—Rooftop solar panels are a familiar sight but are not the only way the sun is used to create energy. As China ups its investment in concentrated solar...
- + Syria updates: EU to send envoy to Damascus—The European Union will be sending a diplomat to talk with the new government, the first such meeting in Syria in years. DW has the latest.
- + Bangladesh elections could be held in 2025, says Muhammad Yunus—Interim leader Muhammad Yunus said electoral reforms would have to be carried out before the polls. Meanwhile, minority Hindus say they are facing vio...
- + German election: Scholz faces confidence vote—German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called a confidence vote following the collapse of his coalition government. He is likely to lose the vote, paving the w...
- + China retail growth slows, agency calls for 2025 support—New Chinese economic performance indicators for November show growth but a slowdown in retail sales despite efforts to incentivize spending. Beijing i...
- + Zakir Hussain, legendary Indian musician dies at 73—Hussain earned global acclaim as one of the greatest tabla players of his generation. In a career spanning over six decades, he was instrumental in in...
- + Legendary Indian musician Zakir Hussain dies at 73—Hussain earned global acclaim as one of the greatest tabla players of his generation. In a career spanning over six decades, he was instrumental in in...
- + South Korea's top court begins Yoon impeachment review—The Constitutional Court in Seoul is starting deliberations on the impeachment case against President Yoon Suk Yeol following his surprise, sudden and...
- + Mayotte prefect fears hundreds dead after Cyclone Chido—A senior local French official warned that hundreds or potentially thousands likely died in the devastating storm. The French government warned that d...
- + Berlin: 4 teens arrested for attack on SPD election helper—Police say they arrested four teenagers who first attacked SPD party members campaigning in the city, and then police. They were thought to be on thei...
- + Brazil: Lula discharged from hospital after brain surgery—Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was discharged from the hospital after emergency brain surgery. The Brazilian president can resume his activities but will h...
- + African coup-hit states get more time to rethink ECOWAS exit—Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger had military coups in recent years and plan to leave the West African region bloc. At talks in Abuja, they were given unt...
- + Congo and Rwanda say Angola peace talks canceled—The Congolese army has been fighting M23 rebels for three years in the east of the country. Rwanda, which is accused of backing the rebels, made a pea...
- + Congo and Rwanda say Angola peace talks cancelled—The Congolese army has been fighting M23 rebels for three years in the east of the country. Rwanda, which is accused of backing the rebels, made a pea...
- + Israel shuts embassy in Ireland—Israel says it will close its embassy in Dublin, blaming "the extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish government." Ireland has been critical of Isra...
- + Why Polish author Jacek Dehnel feels he can return home—For years, Polish writer Jacek Dehnel hoped to be able to return to a "better Poland." Now, the man who called himself a "PiS refugee" because of the ...
- + Libya: Armed clashes close key oil refinery as fires erupt—The second-largest oil refinery in Libya has suspended operations after gunfighting caused fires in storage units. Armed clashes are common in the wes...
- + Syria updates: Israel plans to double Golan population—Israel has approved a plan to invest over $11 million in the Golan Heights and double its population. Meanwhile, Turkey said it's ready to give milita...
- + Syria updates: Turkey ready to support fledgling army—Turkey said it is ready to provide military training for the new Syrian government, should such help be needed. Meanwhile, Germany has warned Bashar A...
- + Ukraine updates: Russia claims further advances in Donetsk—Russia says it has seized two more villages in key areas at the front line in eastern Ukraine. Nearly 60 Russian drones were destroyed overnight by Uk...
- + Cyclone Chido kills multiple in Mayotte, batters Mozambique—Cyclone Chido was described as "unexpectedly violent" by new French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou. The prefect of France's overseas territory of Mayo...
- + Pope Francis makes first-ever papal visit to Corsica—Pope Francis embarked on a visit to the French island of Corsica two days before his 88th birthday. The trip comes shortly after he skipped the presti...
- + South Korea's acting president reaffirms alliance with US—US President Joe Biden and South Korea's interim President Han Duck-soo held a phone call after Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment. Biden called the alliance...
- + 'Bali Nine': Remaining Australian prisoners arrive home—The five remaining members of a group of nine people jailed for drug smuggling in Indonesia in 2005 have returned home. Two convicted ringleaders of t...
- + Is the rise in internal border controls ending the EU dream?—More EU countries are bringing in internal border checks even as Bulgaria and Romania are set to become full Schengen Area members.
- + Europe's Schengen Area sees more internal border controls—As the EU's Schengen Area is set to expand on January 1, more countries are bringing in internal border checks.
- + How Africa's young urbanites are changing political culture—The growing population of those under 30 in Africa are drawn to the big cities. But many live in informal settlements under precarious conditions and ...
- + US: Ice storm hits Iowa, Nebraska, causes interstate closure—An ice storm has caused chaos on roads in the Midwest in the US, while on the West Coast, officials are checking whether San Francisco suffered its fi...
- + Iran: Singer arrested for performing without hijab—Parastoo Ahmady's lawyers have said they do not know who has arrested her and where she is being detained.
- + UK joins Indo-Pacific trade bloc as first European member—The UK's membership of the CPTPP came into effect on Sunday. Britain is the first European country to join the Indo-Pacfic bloc, its previous governme...
- + US: Trump taps Truth Social CEO Nunes for intelligence role—President-elect Donald Trump wants former California Congressman Devin Nunes, who quit to take the lead of Trump's social media company, to serve as c...
- + Severe cyclone batters French overseas territory Mayotte—Cyclone Chido was described as "unexpectedly violent" by new French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou. The prefect of the Indian Ocean territory near Mad...
- + Brazil: Ex-defense minister held for meddling in coup probe—Walter Braga Netto is accused of being the prime mover behind a plot to stop Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office as president. The retired ge...
- + Spain: Founder of Mango fashion chain dies in accident—The founder of Spanish fashion brand Mango has died after falling off a cliff, according to Spanish media reports.
- + How Syria might prosecute Assad—Will ousted ruler Bashar Assad ever answer for his brutal crimes against the Syrian people? Legal experts break down the options both at home and abro...
- + Ukraine updates: North Koreans in action in Kursk, Kyiv says—Russia has begun sending North Korean soldiers to storm Ukrainian positions in the Kursk region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. DW has ...
- + Steinmeier becomes first German president to visit Lesotho—Germany's president Frank-Walter Steinmeier has ended his four-day visit to Africa with a trip to the mountainous kingdom of Lesotho. Arriving wasn't ...
- + Italy grants citizenship to Argentine President Javier Milei—Italy has bestowed Italian citizenship on Argentine President Javier Milei. The procedure was reportedly initiated and fast-tracked by the government ...
- + Syrians in Germany: What are their plans for the future?—After the fall of Bashar Assad, Syrian refugees living in Germany are experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions. DW spoke to some of them about their j...
- + Georgia: Far-right loyalist elected president amid unrest—Georgian lawmakers have elected a former soccer star as president through a controversial election process. The opposition sees the move as a further ...
- + Syria updates: Top diplomats meet to discuss Syria's future—Jordan is hosting a meeting of foreign ministers to discuss support for Syria after the fall of Bashar Assad. Meanwhile, Turkey will reopen its embass...
- + Syria's secret services tactics echo Nazis, Stasi methods—As more is revealed about the notorious Saydnaya Prison, it appears the tactics of the former Assad dictatorship were shaped by Nazi war criminals who...
- + South Korea: Lawmakers impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol—Police estimated at least 200,000 people filled the streets of Seoul ahead of the vote. It was the motion to impeach Yoon over his failed attempt to i...
- + Unrest in Georgia as far-right loyalist set for presidency—Georgia's ruling party is set to appoint a former soccer star as president through a controversial election process. The opposition sees the move as a...
- + South Korea: Yoon Suk Yeol faces second impeachment motion—Police estimated at least 200,000 people filled the streets of Seoul ahead of the vote. It is the second such attempt to impeach Yoon, after a previou...
- + Moody's lowers France's credit rating over sliding finances—France's newly appointed premier faces the challenge of bringing down the country's spiraling fiscal deficit and thrashing out a 2025 budget.
- + Germany: Drones spotted over US air base in Ramstein—Germany's Der Spiegel magazine said drones were also seen over facilities belonging to the Rheinmetall arms maker. It comes after US authorities said ...
- + Fighting in Syria's Kurdish-held areas: What you need to know—Clashes between Syrian Kurdish forces and Turkish-backed Syrian militias could be one of the biggest potential problems in Syria as the country grappl...
- + Cambodia: Fishermen find six rare Mekong giant catfish—Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish — one of the largest and rarest freshwater fish in the world — have been caught and released in Cambodi...
- + Cambodia: Fishermen find huge and rare Mekong giant catfish—Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish — one of the largest and rarest freshwater fish in the world — have been caught and released in Cambodi...
- + Cambodia: Fisherman find huge and rare Mekong giant catfish—Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish — one of the largest and rarest freshwater fish in the world — have been caught and released in Cambodi...
- + Bumper haul raises hopes for rare Mekong giant catfish—Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish — one of the largest and rarest freshwater fish in the world — have been caught and released in Cambodi...
- + Landmark climate hearings conclude at world's top court—Two weeks of powerful testimonies from people on climate change's frontlines have come to a close. Now they must wait for a decision from the top UN c...
- + FOMO is real, so can it be overcome?—FOMO, or Fear of Missing Out, is a very real thing. But it’s not necessarily the fear of missing out on a Taylor Swift concert or a football game. It’...
- + Nigerian cyber fraud suspect extradited to US from Ghana—The 37-year-old man had previously been on the FBI's Most Wanted Cyber Criminal List and was accused of sending fraudulent e-mails instructing US busi...
- + Dutch court rules against ban on weapon sales to Israel—The Dutch court was asked to rule on whether the Netherlands was violating international law by selling weapons to Israel.
- + What makes a good Christmas gift from Germany?—From chewy candies to wooden handicrafts, expats in Germany visiting their families back home over the holidays have plenty of gifts to choose from. H...
- + Tusk, Macron seek to Trump-proof Europe and boost security—In an effort to bolster the security of both Europe and Ukraine and in preparation for Donald Trump's return to the White House, Poland is looking nor...
- + Syria updates: Celebrations take over Damascus square—Syrians gathered in huge numbers at a central square in Damascus after Friday prayers, which holds a particular symbolism because people would gather ...
- + Germany's 2026 World Cup qualifiers depend on Italy game—The qualifying draw for the 2026 World Cup has been made for European nations. Germany's Nations League performance will affect their path.
- + Syria: How Germany plans to help with the transition—Germany intends to support Syria's transitional government — under certain conditions.
- + France: Macron names Francois Bayrou as new prime minister—French President Emmanuel Macron named centrist ally Francois Bayrou as new prime minister. It is the second such appointment in roughly four months.
- + Vietnam's new data law a test for its big tech ambitions—Transferring information across borders could be a touchy topic in authoritarian Vietnam as the government wants to accelerate its digital transformat...
- + Can China climb out of economic stagnation in 2025?—China has outlined plans for more economic stimulus to boost consumer spending amid continued economic malaise and the looming threat of Trump's tarif...
- + These healthy foods can reduce your chronic pain—Research shows that adopting a healthy diet can reduce chronic pain. Food will never replace the power of painkillers, but scientists are finding out ...
- + More aging Japanese need to cope with living alone—New figures show that 20% of elderly Japanese will live alone by 2050, so the government wants solutions to avoid "kodokushi" — the Japanese term that...
- + US bans visas for Georgians accused of undermining democracy—The US banned the issuance of visas to about 20 people responsible for "undermining democracy" the former Soviet republic. It comes as lawmakers prepa...
- + German central bank slashes growth outlook for 2025, 2026—Germany's Bundesbank has drastically trimmed its economic forecasts for the next two years, citing persistent economic woes and structural issues. Sep...
- + Ukraine updates: Russia attacks Ukrainian energy facilities—A large-scale Russian attack, involving nearly 300 hundred drones and cruise missiles, has targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure. DW has the latest...
- + Germany's Padel boom is saving tennis clubs—Padel is the fastest growing sport in the world. The excitement has reached Germany, and is reviving some traditional tennis clubs.
- + X: Holocaust remembrance organizations quit platform—Various Holocaust educational, remembrance and research organizations are leaving X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
- + Georgia: Violence escalates ahead of presidential election—Georgians elect a new president this Saturday. The run-up has been overshadowed by major protests against the country's pro-Russian Georgian Dream par...
- + Time to take Syria's Hayat Tahrir al-Sham off terror lists?—The HTS rebel group that freed Syria from dictator Bashar Assad is setting up a new government. Its status as a terror group complicates its possible ...
- + Ghana election: What lessons can Africa's opposition parties learn?—John Mahama's win has sparked enthusiasm in Africa's fledgling democracies. However, experts warn that opposition parties must focus on the electorate...
- + Donald Trump named Time's Person of the Year for 2024—The US president-elect won the accolade for a "comeback of historic proportion," according to the magazine. This is the second time Time chooses Trump...
- + Fact check: Fakes on the rise after rebels open Saydnaya Prison in Syria—After thousands were freed from Syria's notorious Saydnaya Prison, dubbed the "human slaughterhouse," a flood of images and videos allegedly showing t...
- + ECB trims interest rate with eye on political unease—Eurozone monetary policymakers have cut interest rates again, citing a worsening growth outlook and largely easing inflation. Political turmoil in Eur...
- + India's Gukesh becomes world's youngest chess champion—The match seemed to be heeded to a tie, but Gukesh Dommaraju snatched victory with black pieces after China's Ding Liren made a blunder on his 55th mo...
- + Trump tariffs: Mexico and Canada weigh potential fallout of new threats—US President-elect Donald Trump has said one of his first acts will be to slap 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, a move which would cause havoc for tw...
- + Trump tariffs: Mexico and Canada weigh likely fallout of new threats—US President-elect Donald Trump has said one of his first acts will be to slap 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, a move which would cause havoc for tw...
- + Genital herpes costs the world $35 billion a year—The importance of developing a vaccine for herpes infections is highlighted by a new report showing one in five people live with most common form of g...
- + It’s rarely lethal, but genital herpes costs the world $35 billion a year and 20% of people have it—The importance of developing a vaccine for herpes infections is highlighted by a new report showing one in five people live with most common form of g...
- + Will Laos tourism suffer after bootleg alcohol poisoning?—A spotlight is being put on counterfeit liquor in Southeast Asia after six people died from methanol poisoning in the Laotian backpacker hotspot Vang ...
- + Passing through: Croatia's 'invisible migrants'—Over 26,000 migrants have entered Croatia since January, but only 3.6% of them have applied for asylum there. Most just stop there briefly on their wa...
- + Iran-Turkey ties tested by Assad's downfall in Syria—The power vacuum in Syria after the downfall of the Assad regime is set to change a delicate balance of interests between Turkey and Iran.
- + 'Planet Africa' travels through the archaeology of humankind—Africa is where we all come from: A new exhibition revisits the continent's contributions to humanity's evolution and culture and looks into the insig...
- + Can the UN COP16 summit help stop Earth's land drying out?—Healthy soil is vital for water and food supply. But much fertile land is heavily degraded and turning to desert. Over the past two weeks, nations hav...
- + Can UN COP16 summit help stop Earth's land drying out?—Healthy soil is vital for water and food supply. But much fertile land is heavily degraded and turning to desert. Over the past two weeks, nations hav...
- + US: Biden announces clemency for 1,500 people—The US president commuted the house arrest sentences of hundreds of people and pardoned dozens convicted of non-violent crimes. The move comes after h...
- + Hamburg places blanket ban on weapons in buses and trams—The German city-state of Hamburg has placed a ban on all weapons on public transport. The decision comes in response to a security package adopted by ...
- + Most young Germans see no point in politics, survey says—The majority of young people in Germany see no point in becoming involved with politics, according to a survey. Most see too many hurdles and believe ...
- + FIFA's Club World Cup TV deal: Are the Saudis pulling strings?—The Club World Cup, FIFA's latest expansion plan for football, has not generally been well-received. But it still fetched $1 billion in broadcast righ...
- + Romania, Bulgaria become full members of Schengen zone—European Union interior ministers have decided to allow the two eastern European countries accession to the Schengen free movement area. Austria, the ...
- + Australia to force tech giants to pay for news media—A majority of people read the news on Google and Facebook but news publishers responsible for content earn much less than tech companies. A new framew...
- + Australia: New taxes to force tech giants to pay for news—A majority of people read the news on Google and Facebook but news publishers responsible for content earn much less than tech companies. A new framew...
- + Australia seals PNG rugby deal to counter Chinese influence—Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a sporting deal accompanied by a strategic and confidential security pact that is designed to curb Chinese ...
- + Syria updates: Olaf Scholz calls for 'inclusive' transition—German Chancellor Olaf Scholz underlines the importance of an 'inclusive political process' in Syria during a phone call with Jordan's King Abdullah. ...
- + UN General Assembly passes resolution on Gaza ceasefire—The General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted the resolution demanding an unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. It also adopted another resolut...
- + South Korea's President Yoon defends martial law decision—South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said his decision to impose martial law was a bid to protect democracy. His comments came amid calls from his own...
- + South Korea President Yoon defends martial law decision—South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol said his decision to impose martial law was a bid to protect democracy. His comments came amid calls from his own ...
- + Ethiopia, Somalia reach compromise to end feud, Turkey says—The two East African sides have been fighting with each other since January. The agreement was reached with the assistance of Turkish President Recep ...
- + EU: 11-year-old is only survivor from capsized migrant boat—An 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone says she was one of 45 who set off from Tunisia, all others are feared dead. The girl was rescued at sea after a...
- + Brazil's President Lula to require further surgery—Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent an initial brain surgery this week to drain a bleed on the brain.
- + German President Steinmeier in Nigeria for energy talks—Frank-Walter Steinmeier is in Nigeria tending to Berlin’s "energy partnership" with Abuja. Steinmeier was joined by numerous German business leaders o...
- + Haiti: Main international airport reopens—Gunfire from violent gangs struck commercial airlines in November, causing a suspension of flights for at least a month. The Haitian government said s...
- + Fate of Russian military bases in Syria remains open—In the wake of the victory of Islamist rebels in Syria, Russia is pondering what to do about its military bases in the country. Its naval base in Tart...
- + Afghanistan: Taliban minister killed in suicide bombing—Taliban officials claimed the "Islamic State" terror group carried out an attack in Kabul, killing acting minister for refugees Khalil Ur Rahman Haqqa...
- + World Cup 2030: High emissions and its own human rights issues—A lot of focus has been on human rights issues around the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia, but concerns about the tournament four years earlier shouldn...
- + German aid for Syria: 'State building is our core business'—German Development Minister Svenja Schulze sees new potential for Germany's involvement in Syria. And finds herself defending her projects against cri...
- + Can EU engage a former al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria?—The EU welcomed Assad's ouster, but can it engage with the Islamist rebels? The bloc has called for an inclusive government, a peaceful transition and...
- + How North Korea responded to South's political turmoil—Pyongyang's propagandists have been unusually slow in commenting on the political upheaval in South Korea following President Yoon's martial law fiasc...
- + Beleaguered Iran looks at Europe to revive nuclear deal—Facing the return of Donald Trump in the US, and international condemnation over continued uranium enrichment, Tehran's options for avoiding sanctions...
- + Einstein: Letters reveal legendary scientist's love of women—Albert Einstein loved life — and women. Letters that are now being auctioned at Christie's bear witness to this.
- + The theory of infidelity: The women in Albert Einstein's life—Albert Einstein loved life — and women. Letters that are now being auctioned at Christie's bear witness to this.
- + RECOMMENDED: Meet the mercenary soliders protecting the resources of DR Congo from Rwanda-backed rebels.—Retired European military officers are protecting resource-rich North Kivu province from falling to Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. The job is well paid bu...
- + Foreign fighters defend DR Congo from M23 rebels—Retired European military officers are protecting resource-rich North Kivu province from falling to Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. The job is well paid bu...
- + The foreign mercenaries defending DR Congo from M23 rebels—Retired military officers from Europe protect the highly-prized DRC province of North Kivu from falling to Rwandan-backed rebels. The job is well paid...
- + Germany sees record tourism in 2024—Despite its economic struggles in 2024, a record number of people turned to Germany for their vacation this year. Tourism even rose above pre-pandemic...
- + Fact check: Fakes surrounding Assad's escape to Moscow—According to the Kremlin, Syria's ousted ruler Bashar Assad is now in Russia. However, no current pictures or videos exist to prove this claim — and t...
- + Extreme heat a death threat to young people in Mexico—In Mexico, heat overwhelmingly kills young people rather than the elderly, a new study finds. Global warming could make this worse.
- + Climate change: Extreme heat a death threat to young people—Young people account for 75% of heat-related deaths in Mexico, a new study has found. Safe heat conditions are likely much lower than expected.
- + Analysis of Mexican health data finds young people at greatest heat death risk—Young people account for 75% of heat-related deaths in Mexico, a new study has found. Safe heat conditions are likely much lower than expected.
- + Amid Syria's upheaval, how will Turkey benefit?—Turkey backed Syria's opposition forces from the start of the country's civil war in 2011. With Syrian dictator Bashar Assad now overthrown, what role...
- + Loneliness spreads in Germany—Loneliness is increasingly becoming a problem among young people. It can have serious health impacts. Most Germans experience loneliness, a new survey...
- + Ukraine updates: Germany holds forum on economic support—Berlin is hosting a forum dedicated to Ukraine's economy after nearly three years since Russia's full-scale invasion. Meanwhile, US President Donald T...
- + Sudan facing biggest humanitarian crisis recorded — report—The plight of Sudan has been ranked as the world's single biggest humanitarian crisis ever recorded, with millions of civilians bearing the brunt of t...
- + World Cup 2034: Saudi Arabia's human rights failures ignored—Sole bidder Saudi Arabia is to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Human rights organizations have raised the alarm about a lack of scrutiny over labor righ...
- + Germany's history of confidence votes in parliament—German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is seeking a vote of confidence, which he is expected to lose. Does such a move work as a path to restore political stab...
- + Thyssenkrupp Steel: The next battleground to save German industrial jobs—Germany's largest steel company is planning to cut thousands of jobs and close one plant in the latest painful overhaul of a German industrial giant. ...
- + How a Chinese firm ran a billion-euro carbon credit scam—German authorities approved dozens of climate projects in China that allowed firms to receive carbon credits. A DW and ZDF investigation found that th...
- + Syria updates: Germany announces €8 million in aid—German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has announced an additional €8 million in humanitarian aid for Syria. Meanwhile, Israel says it has conducte...
- + Syria updates: Refugees return as new PM takes charge—Refugees are returning to Syria as the capital, Damascus, begins to assume an appearance of normality. Meanwhile, Irael says it has conducted hundreds...
- + Germany: Scholz paves the way for snap elections—Chancellor Scholz is set to put forward his request for a confidence vote in his government. Following the vote, parliament will be dissolved and Germ...
- + China expands major military drills around Taiwan—Taiwan’s military said 53 Chinese aircraft and 19 vessels were detected near the island as Beijing conducts its largest maritime exercises in decades....
- + Taiwan: Dozens of more Chinese aircraft, vessels detected—Taiwan’s military said 53 Chinese aircraft and 19 vessels were detected near the island as Beijing conducts its largest maritime exercises in decades.
- + US: Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing appears in court—The 26-year-old charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson had a written manifesto where he called health insurance companies "par...
- + UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect appears in court—The 26-year-old charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson had a written manifesto where he called health insurance companies "par...
- + UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect had a written manifesto—The 26-year-old charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson had a written manifesto where he called health insurance companies "par...
- + Details emerge about UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder suspect—The 26-year-old charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson had an angry outburst as he was led into a courthouse. Reports said the...
- + South Korea: Police search President Yoon's office—The search of president Yoon Suk Yeol's office came ahead of a second attempt to impeach him. Meanwhile, former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong...
- + South Korea: Ex-defense minister reportedly attempts suicide—Former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun was arrested after being dismissed from his post. He was accused of playing a lead role in the fail...
- + Australia: Anti-Israel slogans sprayed on wall, car burnt—Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the incident was an “outrage” and expressed his support for Sydney’s Jewish community. The incident is...
- + Is the 'Islamic State' a threat to Syria's political future?—The so-called "Islamic State" terror group has been considerably weakened in Syria, but not completely destroyed. Still operating in some parts of the...
- + Is the Islamic State a threat to Syria's political future?—The so-called Islamic State terror group has been considerably weakened in Syria, but not completely destroyed. It is still operating in some parts of...
- + Syria's ethnic and religious groups explained—Syria's population, comprising various ethnic and religious groups, makes it one of the most diverse countries in the Middle East. DW takes a closer l...
- + Syria: Which religions and ethnic groups make up the country?—Syria's population, comprising various ethnic and religious groups, makes it one of the most diverse countries in the Middle East. DW takes a closer l...
- + Sudan: War claims over 100 more lives, mostly civilians—The Sudanese army and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces traded airstrikes that led to the loss of over 100 civilian lives. Famine has also b...
- + Congo mystery illness: What we know—An undiagnosed 'Disease X' is spreading in a remote region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Can it be treated?
- + Three arrested in Germany over suspected Islamist plot—Two brothers and a third alleged conspirator were detained for trying to "endanger the state," police said. Knives, a firearm, and tactical gear were ...
- + Germany starts Syrian migration debate after Assad's fall—Following the toppling of Syrian ruler Bashar Assad, what does the future hold for the almost 1 million Syrians who have fled to Germany? From incenti...
- + What to expect from a Malaysia-chaired ASEAN in 2025—Malaysia faces a daunting list of tasks including addressing Myanmar's civil war and tensions in the South China Sea.
- + India's farmer protests are on the move again—Protesting farmers camped on highways in northern India are planning their next move after police stopped them from marching on New Delhi. At the core...
- + UN COP16 summit tackles forced migration and insecurity—COP16 has highlighted the urgent link between desertification, land degradation and drought — which are worsening forced migration and threatening glo...
- + The Aral Sea: From lake to desert to forest—Brutal Soviet-era farming practices severely damaged the Aral Sea's delicate ecosystem. Now ecologists are planting saplings in the Aralkum Desert to ...
- + Where to next for Israel and Syria after Assad's demise?—Israel welcomed the collapse of Bashar Assad's regime, even claiming some credit. But over the weekend, Israeli jets bombed more than 100 sites there,...
- + Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun for discovery of microRNA—US scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun's Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine recognizes their research into microRNA.
- + Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun for work on microRNA—US scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for their research into microRNA.
- + Nobel Prize: Baker, Hassabis, Jumper given chemistry honor for research leading to AlphaFold—David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper have been awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their research into designing proteins and predictin...
- + Nobel Prize: Baker, Hassabis, Jumper win chemistry for research leading to AlphaFold—David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper have been awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their research into designing proteins and predictin...
- + John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton receive Nobel physics award for AI advances—Physicists John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in physics. They were honored for their research on machine learni...
- + John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton win Nobel physics award—Physicists John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in physics. They were honored for their research on machine learni...
- + DRC: The foreign mercenaries defending Goma from M23 rebels—Retired military officers from Europe protect the capital of North Kivu from falling to the Rwandan-backed rebel group. However, the job has challenge...
- + What drives Nobel Prize winner Han Kang to write?—As she receives the prestigious award, Han Kang explores in her Nobel Prize lecture how violence and love have inspired works such as "The Vegetarian"...
- + What drives Nobel Prize winner Han Kang to write—As she receives the prestigious award, Han Kang explores in her Nobel Prize lecture how violence and love have inspired works such as "The Vegetarian"...
- + Nobel Prize in literature 2024 awarded to South Korean Han Kang—The first Asian woman to win the prize, Han Kang explores in her Nobel Prize lecture how violence and love have inspired works such as "The Vegetarian...
- + Israel: PM Netanyahu takes stand in corruption trial—Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is testifying for the first time in his trial for corruption. He is the first sitting prime minister of Isr...
- + Germany's Syrian community — facts and figures—Germany is home to almost one million Syrians, many of whom fled the country's civil war. How well integrated are they into German society?
- + Syrians in Germany: Facts, figures and data—Almost one million Syrians live in Germany, making them one of the largest groups of migrants. How well integrated are they, where do they live, and w...
- + Dubai chocolate: As a tasty trend goes viral, who owns the trademark?—With the world going nuts about Dubai chocolate bars, confectionery manufacturers have started to sell their own versions, even at Christmas markets i...
- + Brazilian President Lula 'doing well' after brain surgery—Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is recovering in intensive care after undergoing brain surgery. His doctors said in a statement that he ...
- + Russia: German accused of planning rail sabotage for Kyiv—Russian police have reportedly detained a German-Russian man for allegedly planning a sabotage act at Kyiv's behest.
- + German man arrested in Russia for alleged sabotage for Kyiv—Russian police have reportedly detained a German-Russian man for allegedly planning a sabotage act at Kyiv's behest.
- + India: Mumbai bus hits pedestrians, killing 6—A local bus rammed into vehicles and pedestrians in Mumbai, killing at least six people and injuring dozens of others. Teams were deployed immediately...
- + India: Deadly bus accident kills six in Mumbai—A local bus rammed into vehicles and pedestrians in Mumbai, killing at least six people and injuring dozens others. Rescue teams were deployed immedia...
- + Man charged with murder in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO—A 26-year-old man has been charged with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, court records say. The suspect was arrested in Pennsylvani...
- + Syria updates: Israeli military strikes Syrian army bases—Israeli warplanes have ramped up airstrikes in Syria, according to a UK-based monitor. Mohammed al-Bashir, the head of the rebel-led "salvation govern...
- + Syria updates: Rebels begin shaping new government—Remaining members of the Assad government have begun transferring power to rebel leaders. Russia said UN Security Council members were "more or less u...
- + Syria updates: UN Security Council holds closed-door talks—Russia said UN Security Council members were "more or less united" on preserving Syrian territorial integrity. Meanwhile, the US is considering ways t...
- + Taiwan says China deploying largest naval fleet in decades—Taiwan's Defense Ministry said China has deployed its largest naval fleet, even bigger than the 2022 war games. It has detected 47 Chinese military ai...
- + Taiwan warns of biggest Chinese naval deployment in three decades—Taiwan's defense ministry said China has deployed its largest naval fleet, even bigger than the 2022 war games. It detected 47 Chinese military aircra...
- + Taiwan says dozens of Chinese military aircraft detected—Taiwan said it has detected 47 Chinese military aircraft and 12 warships around the island in the last 24 hours. It called this the highest number sin...
- + Germany, UK agree on joint steps against people smuggling—The British and German governments are looking to cooperate on eradicating migrant smuggling. This follows a BBC investigation which linked the German...
- + Germany, UK look to stamp out people smuggling—The British and German governments inked a joint plan to deal with eradicating migrant smuggling. This follows a BBC investigation which linked the Ge...
- + Does Syria's power shift raise hopes for stability and democracy?—As Syrians all over the world celebrate the fall of Bashar Assad's regime, political analysts are pondering how the geopolitical situation will be aff...
- + Syria after Assad: What's next for the devastated economy?—Syria's economy contracted by 85% during nearly 14 years of civil war, which decimated infrastructure and sparked hyperinflation. The challenges are e...
- + US: Man charged with murder in killing of health-care CEO—A 26-year-old man has been charged with the killing of an insurance company CEO, court records say. His arrest came after an intense five-day manhunt.
- + US: Man arrested over killing of healthcare executive—A 26-year-old man has been arrested with a gun "consistent" with the one used in the killing of an insurance company CEO, according to New York police...
- + Scholz promises help for steel industy, urges EU action—Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged support for the ailing heavy industry, especially in light of high energy costs, at a meeting with steel industry repre...
- + Ex-President Mahama's comeback sparks hope for Ghana's future—For many Ghanaians, John Dramani Mahama's victory is a good sign amid ongoing economic challenges. His supporters hope he will bring stability to the ...
- + Mahama's comeback win sparks hope for Ghana's future—For many Ghanaians, John Dramani Mahama's election victory offers a beacon of hope amid ongoing economic challenges. Having previously served as presi...
- + Volkswagen: 'Furious' union threatens strike 'escalation'—Thousands of Volkswagen workers walked out on strike for the second time this month as the car manufacturer threatens job cuts and factory closures. A...
- + Netherlands starts border controls to curb migration—In order to combat irregular immigration, the Netherlands began to implement additional controls at the borders with Germany and Belgium.
- + Netherlands starts border controls to curb illegal migration—In order to combat illegal immigration, the Netherlands began to implement additional controls at the borders with Germany and Belgium.
- + DR Congo mystery illness: What we know—An undiagnosed 'Disease X' is spreading in a remote region of DR Congo. Can it be treated?
- + Disease X: What is the illness spreading in Congo?—A mysterious 'Disease X' is spreading in a remote region of Congo. Experts say it's probably a known illness — but which one? And can it be treated?
- + South Korean democracy tested as Yoon clings to power—South Korea's democracy has proved resilient in the wake of President Yoon Suk-yeol's failed attempt to impose martial law. But the political turmoil ...
- + Germany returns ritual items to Colombia's Kogi people—Three sacred items held in Berlin collections are going back to Colombia. The return offers a look at the collaboration behind restitution.
- + How could the fall of Syria's Assad impact Iran?—The sudden collapse of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria has reverberated deeply within Iran's political establishment, compounding Tehran's challenges a...
- + India: Bomb threats sent to 40 New Delhi schools—Dozens of prominent schools in the Indian capital were threatened with "multiple bombs" unless the alleged bomber was paid a ransom. No evidence of ex...
- + Haiti gang massacres 110 after accusing them of using voodoo—A Haiti gang boss ordered the killing of more than a hundred people who appeared to be practicioners of voodoo after accusing them of casting spells t...
- + Indonesia: Flash flooding kills at least 10 on Java island—Flash floods and landslides that hit hilly villages on Indonesia's main island of Java have killed at least 10 people.
- + China plans stimulus gamble as Trump's tariffs loom—China's top leadership has promised more proactive measures in 2025 to boost economic growth. Beijing has already announced more than $2 trillion in s...
- + German chancellor-hopeful Friedrich Merz arrives in Kyiv—Christian Democrat chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz has taken a surprise trip to Kyiv. He told President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that everything must b...
- + Jay-Z accused of raping minor with Sean 'Diddy' Combs—A Texas lawsuit alleges that the rap mogul assaulted the child at an MTV VMAs afterparty in 2000. He has denied the charge.
- + Female deminers drive Sri Lanka's postwar recovery—Fifteen years after Sri Lanka's brutal civil war, women are clearing land mines to rebuild their communities. Widows and single mothers are fighting f...
- + Key players shaping post-Assad Syria—Recent advances by a coalition of rebel groups led to the abrupt toppling of long-time Syrian dictator Bashar Assad. Here's a look at the different op...
- + South Korea bans President Yoon Suk Yeol from foreign travel—The travel ban comes after Yoon had to reverse a controversial martial law decree within hours of declaring it. The president then survived an impeach...
- + Australia seeks to block China with Nauru security deal—The new treaty comes as Australia seeks to counter China's rising power in the Pacific. It prevents third countries from making security and critical ...
- + Syria updates: Germany halts asylum proceedings for Syrians—Germany is reportedly putting a halt on asylum proceedings from Syrian citizens. The decision comes after Syrian President Bashar Assad was toppled in...
- + Trenitalia tops list of Europe's rail operators — study—A new study has ranked Italy's Trenitalia as Europe's best rail operator, with Eurostar coming in last. Germany's Deutsche Bahn came last for reliabil...
- + F1: Max Verstappen to work with junior drivers in Rwanda—The Dutch F1 champion was given a community service order for swearing during a press conference in Singapore. Verstappen will help a grassroots racin...
- + Violence against children worldwide at an 'all-time high'—In times of armed conflict, children are not only exposed to deadly violence, but also face hunger, illness and exploitation. Parties to conflict freq...
- + US: Trump outlines sweeping policy agenda in TV interview—US President-elect Donald Trump has begun to exercise power before even taking office. In an interview, he spoke of the drastic policy changes he inte...
- + Syria updates: Assad in Russia, granted asylum — reports—Rebel groups faced no resistance entering Damascus on Sunday after taking the city of Homs. Russian media report, citing unnamed Kremlin sources, that...
- + Syria civil war: Who are the key rebel groups?—Recent advances by a coalition of opposition rebel groups have abruptly altered the course of Syria’s civil war. Here's a closer look at the rebel gro...
- + Marco Reus wins league title after seven near misses—German midfielder Marco Reus lifted the MLS Cup to win the first league title of his career. He finished runner-up in the Bundesliga seven times with ...
- + Syria's Bashar Assad: Accidental leader and tyrant—One of the world’s most ruthless, brutal and enduring reigns looks over, with Syria’s Bashar Assad overthrown. Since taking over from his father more ...
- + Catholic Church strengthens pastoral care for queer people—In a diocese in the southern German city of Munich, LGBTQI+ believers now have their own contact persons for pastoral care. However, parishioners woul...
- + Chess: Gukesh takes world championship lead as Ding blunders—Indian teenager Gukesh D has taken a 6-5 lead the Chess World Championship match, winning game 11 in Singapore as Ding Liren blundered under time pres...
- + Chess: Gukesh wins in time scramble, breaking deadlock—Indian teenager Gukesh D has taken the lead in the Chess World Championship match, winning game 11 in Singapore as Ding Liren blundered under time pre...
- + Syria updates: Rebels announce curfew after Assad's fall—Rebel groups faced no resistance entering Damascus on Sunday after taking the city of Homs. President Bashar Assad's whereabouts are unknown but Mosco...
- + Ukraine: Zelenskyy urges 'enduring peace' in Elysee talks—Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Kyiv needs "effective guarantees for peace" in facing the threat from Russia. His remarks come after talks with US ...
- + Ghana: Ruling party candidate Bawumia concedes election loss—Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of Ghana's New Patriotic Party has congratulated his rival on winning the presidency. "The people have voted for chang...
- + DR Congo on high alert over deadly mystery illness—An unidentified illness has caused dozens of deaths since October in a remote region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. With no precise diagnosis, o...
- + Why are thousands of Georgians protesting day after day?—There's no end in sight to Georgia's anti-government demonstrations. Protesters say they are fighting not just for their European future, but also aga...
- + What do Chinese people think about Germany?—How well does the "Middle Kingdom" know the "land of virtue?" Experts in China recently compiled information about German politics and society. Hot to...
- + Syria updates: Rebels enter Damascus, claim Assad has fled—Rebels groups continued into Damascus on Sunday after taking the city of Homs. A war monitor and media reports said President Bashar Assad had left th...
- + Syria updates: Rebels enter Damascus after taking Homs—Rebels groups continued toward Damascus on Sunday after taking the city of Homs. War monitors reported that President Bashar Assad's forces withdrew f...
- + South Korea arrests ex-defense minister over martial law—South Korea's former defense minister has been arrested for his role in President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law decree, one day after Yoon survived an i...
- + Burkina Faso junta names new PM after dismissing government—A day after dissolving government, Burkina Faso's military junta has announced a new premier. Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo served as communication...
- + Belarusians fighting for Ukraine seek refuge in EU—Hundreds of Belarusians have volunteered to fight against Russia on the side of Ukraine. However, once their combat mission comes to an end, most are ...
- + Netherlands: Several killed in explosion in The Hague—An apartment complex in The Hague collapsed Saturday after a massive deadly explosion and fire. At least five houses were destroyed. Search and rescue...
- + European Commission hails trade deal with Mercosur bloc—Negotiations for the EU-Mercosur agreement have concluded after 25 years. The two sides will now have to ratify the deal, but it could still be blocke...
- + Notre Dame: Historic Paris cathedral formally reopens—Emmanuel Macron praised restoration workers for "realizing the impossible" salvaging Notre Dame cathedral, five years after a fire nearly destroyed it...
- + Who is Germany's far-right AfD leader Alice Weidel?—Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany wants the party's provocative frontwoman to be its candidate for chancellor. Weidel, however, is seen to b...
- + Did TikTok influence Romania's presidential election?—In November, a little-known far-right radical took the most votes in the first round of Romania's presidential election. Now, amid reports TikTok play...
- + Yemenis forcefully recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine—Hundreds of young Yemenis are said to have been lured to Russia under false pretenses. Instead of working well-paid mining jobs, the Yemenis are being...
- + Notre Dame: Paris awaits reopening of historic cathedral—Politicians and dignitaries from around the world have gathered in Paris for the official reopening of Notre Dame, five years after a fire nearly dest...
- + Romania: Police raid houses after presidential poll annulled—Romanian prosecutors have searched several properties a day after the top court annulled a first-round presidential poll. The investigations come as a...
- + South Korea: Bid to impeach President Yoon fails—A motion to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol failed after ruling party lawmakers walked out of parliament. Tens of thousands of protesters...
- + Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals—Pope Francis is set to appoint 21 clergy to the Catholic Church's College of Cardinals. With the new additions, the pope will have created 110 of the ...
- + What's been said at the landmark ICJ climate hearings?—Nations on the front line of the climate crisis are asking the International Court of Justice to oblige big polluters to keep their promises to rapidl...
- + In table tennis, Europe challenges China's dominance—China has long dominated table tennis. But thanks to growing efforts in Europe and Germany especially, the status quo is being challenged.
- + Syria updates: Rebel forces begin to enter city of Homs—A war monitor and the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group both said rebels have entered Syria's third city, Homs. Pro-government media also said ...
- + Syria updates: Government reportedly loses control of Daraa—Local armed groups have taken control of most of Daraa province, including Daraa city, a war monitor has said. This comes as a rebel alliance moves in...
- + Ghana votes amid hopes of economic revival—Voters in Ghana are casting their ballots in a general election to choose the country’s next president against a backdrop of deep economic hardship.
- + US court upholds law ordering sale of TikTok—Popular social media app TikTok is a step closer to being banned in the US after an appeals court refused to overturn a law that seeks to force its sa...
- + South Korea: Yoon apologizes for declaring martial law—South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol addressed the nation for the first time since plunging the country into political chaos. It comes hours ahead of ...
- + Burkina Faso military junta dissolves government—Burkina Faso's ruling military junta has dismissed Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela. The junta also announced the dissolution of t...
- + The role of TikTok in Romania's presidential election—In November, a little-known far-right radical took the most votes in the first round of Romania's presidential election. Now, the results have been an...
- + From drugs to displacement: Impacts of Syria's reignited war—Syria's civil war had been considered "frozen" for years. The past week's renewed fighting will have an impact on everything from displacement to the ...
- + The regional and global impacts of Syria's reignited war—Syria's civil war had been considered "frozen" for years. The past week's renewed fighting will have an impact on everything from displacement to the ...
- + Iran 'dramatically increasing' uranium enrichment, IAEA warns—IAEA chief Rafael Grossi called on Tehran to "provide timely and technically credible assurances" that a ramping up of enrichment will not lead to the...
- + Fact check: Image does not show torture in Syria—A photo going viral on social media allegedly shows torture by Bashar al-Assad's regime. But it's actually from a wax museum in Iran that shows the br...
- + Could bird flu in US livestock, poultry be risk to humans?—Nations are buying H5N1 bird flu vaccines as the virus continues to spread among livestock in the United States. Some experts say H5N1 may mutate into...
- + Could bird flu in US livestock, poultry pose risk to humans?—Nations are buying H5N1 bird flu vaccines as the virus continues to spread among livestock in the US. Some experts say H5N1 may mutate into an interna...
- + Syria updates: Assad forces lose ground on multiple fronts—President Bashar Assad's forces are struggling to contain advances from rebels advancing from the north toward Homs. They have also lost control of ar...
- + Syria updates: Assad forces lose ground to HTS and Kurds—President's Bashar Assad's forces are struggling to contain advances from rebels around the cities of Homs and Deir el-Zour. Jordan has shut its only ...
- + From AI fakes to cyberattacks: Threats to German elections—As Germany prepares for elections in February, concern has grown about the efforts of anti-democratic actors to sway public opinion through online man...
- + Cyber threats: How to protect Germany's election campaign?—As Germany gears up for a general election in February, there's growing concern that populists and anti-democratic actors will attempt to sway public ...
- + DR Congo on high alert over deadly mysterious illness—The unknown illness, which mainly affects children, has already caused dozens of deaths. With no precise diagnosis, health officials are scrambling to...
- + EU-Mercosur deal met with celebration and anger—France and many European farmers' unions oppose the huge but controversial trade deal. At the same time, Germany, Spain, Argentina and Brazil have hai...
- + Germany backs Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 bid—The German FA (DFB) has confirmed it will lend its support to Saudi Arabia’s unopposed bid for the 2034 World Cup. The move will no doubt draw plenty ...
- + France: Socialists suggest readiness to back new government—Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure stressed he would not support a right-wing prime minister. The resignation of Prime Minister Barnier following a ...
- + Love unplugged: How the Amish date in Pennsylvania—Dating apps are commonplace in the United States, but the Amish stay offline. Two DW reporters traveled to Pennsylvania to discover how younger Amish ...
- + Ukraine updates: Russia, Belarus to sign security treaty—Putin is visiting Belarus to sign a treaty offering security guarantees to Moscow's closest ally. Russian forces say they have captured two key villag...
- + What has been said at the landmark ICJ climate hearings?—Nations on the frontline of the climate crisis are asking the International Court of Justice to obligate big polluters to keep their promise and rapid...
- + Women deminers drive Sri Lanka's post-war recovery—Fifteen years after Sri Lanka's brutal civil war, women are clearing landmines to rebuild their communities. The war widows and single mothers fight f...
- + Romania: Top court annuls presidential election results—The court said the whole election process must be rerun, after declassified security documents alleged major Russian backing for the shock front-runne...
- + Decoding China: What do Chinese people think about Germany?—How well does the "Middle Kingdom" know the "land of virtue?" Experts in China recently compiled information about German politics and society. Top to...
- + Decoding China: What do the Chinese think about Germany?—How well does the "Middle Kingdom" know the "land of virtue?" Experts in China recently complied information about German politics and society. Top to...
- + India: Clashes as farmers march to Delhi over crop prices—Farmers camped on the border of India's breadbasket state of Punjab since February have marched toward the capital. They are calling for higher prices...
- + Pope Francis appoints diverse group of Catholic cardinals—The leader of the Catholic Church is appointing 21 cardinals this weekend. Pope Francis is further shaping the circle of senior Catholic clergy who wi...
- + Pope Francis appoints diverse group of Cardinals—The leader of the Catholic Church appoints 21 cardinals this weekend. Pope Francis is further shaping the circle of senior Catholic clergy who will ev...
- + Can Europe build itself a rival to Google?—Ecosia and Qwant are teaming up to create a European search index, aiming to break the dominance of Google and reduce Europe's reliance on US tech gia...
- + Can two European search minnows build a rival to Google?—Ecosia and Qwant are teaming up to create a European search index, aiming to break the dominance of Google and reduce Europe's reliance on US tech gia...
- + Taiwanese soldiers charged with spying for China—Four Taiwanese soldiers have been accused of handing confidential information to China. It is the latest in a series of such spying cases in the self-...
- + Iran launches its heaviest-ever payload into space—Iran says it sent into space its heaviest-ever payload using a domestically developed rocket. Tehran's advancing aerospace capabilities have raised co...
- + New Zealand: Missing US, Canadian climbers believed dead—The three climbers went to camp at New Zealand's highest peak, Mount Cook, but did not turn up for their return flights.
- + Syria: Rebels near Homs as thousands flee, monitor says—Rebel forces in Syria are reportedly moving toward the central city of Homs after taking Hama and Aleppo in a lightning offensive. Thousands of people...
- + Australia: Police suspect arson attack at synagogue—The Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne was set ablaze by two mask-wearing arsonists, police said.
- + Taliban poppy ban leaves Afghan farmers angry, jobless—The ban on growing opium poppy has had devastating consequences for Afghanistan's rural population. The Taliban have yet to offer alternatives, and ca...
- + Taliban poppy ban leaves Afghan farmers angry and jobless—The ban on growing opium poppy has devastating consequences for the Afghan rural population. The Taliban have yet to offer alternatives. Calls for int...
- + South Korea: Ruling party calls for president's suspension—The head of South Korea's ruling party has come out in favor of suspending the constitutional powers of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who tried to impose m...
- + European Vega-C rocket launches after two-year gap—Europe's Vega-C rocket has successfully returned to space after failing on its first commercial mission two years ago.
- + A war of words: Lavrov's visit to Malta—Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov makes his first visit to the EU since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. His appearance at a meeting of the OSC...
- + Germany: VW workers announce second strike as cuts loom—The IG Metall workers union said it would increase the pressure ahead of a fourth round of negotiations in the labor dispute. The union accused VW man...
- + Disarray in France and Germany is 'bad news' for the EU—France's government has fallen. Germany can't expect a new one until June. Just as Donald Trump prepares to take office in the US, the EU powerhouses ...
- + US: California tsunami warning canceled after strong quake—The US Geological Service has reported a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in northern California, as the National Tsunami Center issued warning.
- + France's Macron vows to stay in office as PM steps down—The ouster of Prime Minister Michel Barnier's minority government threatens to plunge France into political turmoil. President Emmanuel Macron said he...
- + EU probes TikTok after surprise win in Romania election—EU regulators have ordered TikTok to retain data related to Romania's presidential election. Bucharest has released intelligence linking Moscow to sur...
- + US: Manhunt underway after CEO shot dead in New York—US media reported that the words "deny," "defend," and "depose," were found on three bullet casings used in the shooting. Brian Thompson was the head ...
- + Angela Merkel testifies on German pullout from Afghanistan—Angela Merkel was chancellor when Germany pulled the Bundeswehr out of Afghanistan and the Taliban conquered Kabul in 2021. She was the last witness t...
- + Kenya court finds friend guilty of LGBTQ+ activist's murder—The High Court in Eldoret convicted freelance photographer Jacktone Odhiambo, also known as Lizer, for the murder of LGBTQ+ activist and fashion desig...
- + Kenyan court finds close friend guilty of murdering LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba—The High Court in Eldoret convicted freelance photographer Jacktone Odhiambo, also known as Lizer, for the murder of LGBTQ+ activist and fashion desig...
- + Is Russia able to fight in both Ukraine and Syria?—Because of its war against Ukraine, Russia is not able to intervene heavily on the behalf of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad as rebels rise up. However, ...
- + Why Saint Nick and Santa Claus are not the same—How Christianity, pagan folklore and capitalism were combined to create the legend of Santa Claus — and why he's not interchangeable with Saint Nichol...
- + Why are tensions flaring between India and Bangladesh?—A Bangladeshi consular building was attacked in India as Hindus in Bangladesh say they're being oppressed under the interim government. But the commun...
- + Women in Indonesia's textile industry seek more rights—Indonesia's booming textile industry produces fabric for major clothing brands. The majority of workers are women, who deal with low pay, unrealistic ...
- + Middle East: Amnesty says Israel is committing 'genocide'—Amnesty International has published a report detailing Israel's "genocide" in the Gaza Strip. The human rights group says Israel has "sought to delibe...
- + French PM Barnier steps down after no-confidence vote—The ouster of Prime Minister Michel Barnier's minority government threatens to plunge France into political turmoil. President Macron needs to now swi...
- + How TikTok can potentially get a president elected—Professor Corneliu Bjola of the University of Oxford explained to DW how social media can be manipulated to promote a candidate during a presidential ...
- + India with ESA satellites launches artificial eclipse quest—India has launched two European satellites into space with the objective of creating something akin to a solar eclipse to help scientists better under...
- + Table tennis: Europe challenges China's dominance—China has long dominated table tennis, but thanks to growing efforts in Europe and Germany especially, the status quo is being challenged.
- + Germany: Hospital worker shot dead with a crossbow—A 50-year-old heathcare worker was killed in Bad Zwesten in central Germany. The police have said that a suspect was apprehended overnight.
- + Ukraine updates: Russia, N. Korea defense pact takes effect—Moscow and Pyongyang have strengthened their military cooperation in recent months amid heightened tensions with the West. Meanwhile, top US and Russi...
- + Syria: Islamist rebels eye more gains after seizing Hama—Islamist rebels and their allies have claimed victory in the battle over strategically important city. Government forces, assisted by Russian warplane...
- + Syria: Rebels close in on Hama—Islamist rebels and their allies claimed to have penetrated the strategically important city. Government forces, assisted by Russian warplanes, have n...
- + NATO to revise strategy on how to tackle hybrid warfare—The military alliance is looking for more ways to protect members' assets from sabotage by actors like Russia and China. There is even discussion on w...
- + Merkel's book already the most successful of the year—The ex-chancellor's memoir "Freedom" has already sold 200,000 copies in Germany in just one week on bookstore shelves. Merkel has embarked on a whirlw...
- + Mexico nabs over a ton of fentanyl in biggest raid ever—The record seizure of fentanyl comes days after US President-elect Donald Trump threatened to levy tariffs if Mexico failed to curb the flow of fentan...
- + South Korea: Push to impeach Yoon, defense minister resigns—President Yoon Suk Yeol has accepted the resignation of his defense minister over the martial law debacle. Yoon's own future is hanging in the balance...
- + USA: Trump to appoint China critic Navarro as trade advisor—Peter Navarro, a China hawk who served jail time for refusing to cooperate with an investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, is s...
- + Why Georgia’s EU accession freeze is fueling mass protests—For a week, tens of thousands in Georgia have protested the Moscow-aligned government's suspension of EU talks. DW examines the growing unrest and its...
- + Georgia protests: What's driving the crisis?—For the past week, tens of thousands of Georgians have been protesting against the country's newly elected Moscow-friendly government and there's end ...
- + Syria: What are Turkey's aims?—In the war-torn Middle East, the decade-long civil war in Syria has flared up once again. What role is Turkey playing and what are Turkish President R...
- + France: Lawmakers topple pro-Macron minority government—French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's minority government has become the shortest-lived since the 1958 establishment of the Fifth Republic. It's not ...
- + What’s at stake for the US as China blocks mineral exports?—China has banned rare mineral exports like gallium and germanium to the US, intensifying trade tensions. The move threatens US tech and defense indust...
- + What China gains from ban on rare mineral exports to US—China has announced export restrictions on some rare minerals and metals to the United States. It's the latest salvo in the ongoing battle for high-te...
- + Fact check: No, Zelenskyy didn't buy a luxury hotel in France—In the latest attempt to discredit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, social media users allege that he bought a luxury hotel in France. It's a ...
- + Germany’s Scholz seeks help to pass key laws before elections—Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz told the Bundestag that the snap election campaign shouldn't cause "stagnation." He urged opposition parties to suppo...
- + Germany: Scholz seeks help passing last laws before election—Chancellor Olaf Scholz told the Bundestag parliament that a snap election campaign doesn't also have to lead to "stagnation." He urged the opposition ...
- + Top health insurance CEO killed in New York City attack—Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was killed in a shooting outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan. Police are searching for the masked a...
- + US health insurance CEO shot dead outside New York hotel—Brian Thompson was fatally shot in the chest outside the Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan, New York City, according to media reports, citing police o...
- + Georgia protests: Opposition says leader beaten and detained—The country has seen a surge of public protest after the ruling party said it would suspend EU accession talks following a disputed election.
- + Economy main issue for voters as Ghana election nears—More than 18 million registered voters are expected to cast their ballots on December 7. Despite a tight race for the presidency, analysts expect a pe...
- + Syria: HTS Islamists pledge to show tolerance for minorities—The advancing Islamist rebels in Syria's north have vowed to respect ethnic and religious groups under their rule. Observers, however, point to years ...
- + Philippines new maritime laws add to South China Sea tension—New laws specifying Manila's claims have also angered smaller countries such as Malaysia, which could hamper unified resistance to China's attempts at...
- + Will TikTok decide the presidential election in Romania?—A largely unknown right-wing extremist won the first round of Romania's presidential election and could be elected president on Sunday — with the help...
- + German police conduct raids on alleged people smugglers—According to Europol, the suspects, all based in Germany, organized the purchase, storage and transport of inflatable boats to smuggle migrants from F...
- + OECD slashes growth forecasts for Germany, France—Political crises and weakening global demand have hit the growth prospects of the European Union's top two economies, according to the OECD. It warned...
- + Why fertile land is turning to desert—Four football fields of land degrade into desert every second. That equates to an area almost as large as Ethiopia each year. Could efforts to restore...
- + What is desertification and why does it matter?—Four football fields of land degrade into desert every second. That equates to an area almost as large as Ethiopia each year. Could efforts to restore...
- + Syrian army begins Hama counteroffensive—Government troops launched a fresh attack on Islamist rebels after suffering staggering losses around Aleppo. Both sides were fighting bitterly for co...
- + Norway's wealth fund divests from Israeli and Russian firms—The largest single investor in the world is selling its stakes in a Russian steel company and an Israeli telecommunications group.
- + Ukraine: Which weapons is Germany supplying?—From battle tanks to anti-aircraft defense systems: Since the war in Ukraine began, Germany has been one of the main suppliers of weapons to Ukraine.
- + Turner Prize goes to Jasleen Kaur—The Glasgow-born artist, who refers to her Sikh roots in her work, has earned the prestigious British award. Amid pro-Palestinian protests, she calls ...
- + 'World on fire': UN appeals for $47 billion for aid in 2025—The UN's new humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said he is looking ahead to 2025 with "dread."
- + Ukraine updates: NATO foreign ministers meet—This is the last high-level NATO meeting before the Biden administration leaves office next month. Rallying support for war-torn Ukraine will be on to...
- + India: Assailant held after failed shooting of Sikh leader—Sikh leader Sukhbir Singh Badal was sitting outside his religion's holiest temple in Amritsar when a man tried to kill him. No motive for the crime ha...
- + French lawmakers set to vote on ousting Prime Minister Barnier—Should Prime Minister Michel Barnier's administration be ousted, it will be first time France has witnessed such an event in more than 60 years.
- + South Korea: What's next after Yoon's martial law fiasco?—Embattled South Korean leader Yoon may have had legitimate grievances against opposition parties, but his miscalculated declaration of martial law bac...
- + EU agrees to delay deforestation law but won't water it down—The European Union has agreed to delay but not dilute a landmark deforestation regulation. Environmental NGOs and politicians have warned that the slo...
- + EU strikes deal on law to slow deforestation—The European Union has agreed to delay but not dilute a landmark deforestation regulation. Environmental NGOs and politicians have warned that the slo...
- + Notre Dame: Is it too early to reopen the Paris cathedral?—After five years of speedy reconstruction work, Notre Dame will soon reopen. But the architect formerly in charge of Cologne Cathedral in neighboring ...
- + South Korean opposition presents impeachment bill for Yoon—Parties have submitted a bill to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol following his short-lived bid to impose martial law. His short-lived bid to impose ma...
- + South Korea: Calls for resignations after martial law bid—After the drama of Tuesday night, calls quickly grew on Wednesday for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign. His short-lived bid to impose ma...
- + Philippines and China in South China Sea confrontation—China has alleged that Philippine vessels attempted to enter China's territorial waters near the contested Scarborough Shoal while the Philippine coas...
- + Middle East: UN to convene summit on two-state solution—Saudi Arabia and France will host a summit in June at which the United Nations is hoping that countries will make serious efforts towards a Israeli-Pa...
- + Trump lawyers call on judge to dismiss hush money case—Donald Trump asked a New York state judge to dismiss the criminal case against him, in which he was convicted in May, in light of his re-election. His...
- + Namibia elects Nandi-Ndaitwah as first woman president—Namibia's election commission says Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling SWAPO party won 57% of the vote, negating the need for a runoff. The largest o...
- + Ukraine pushes for NATO membership, but it's complicated—Ukraine wants to join NATO immediately — at least the parts of the country that are not occupied by Russia. Kyiv says this will pave the way to peace....
- + Bangladesh summons India envoy after consulate attack—Tensions are high between India and Bangladesh after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government and her fleeing to India. Bangladeshis protested an attack...
- + South Korea ends martial law after parliamentary rejection—President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in South Korea, citing pro-North Korean threats. The National Assembly quickly convened to declare the mo...
- + South Korea ends martial law after lawmakers vote it down—Police and soldiers entered parliament in Seoul soon after the shock late-night address from President Yoon Suk Yeol. The National Assembly quickly co...
- + China hits back at US chip sanctions with bans on exports—Beijing said it would restrict exports to the United States of some key components for making semiconductors. The development comes after Washington a...
- + Businesses need 'safe and stable' Africa to invest: Habeck—Political uncertainty can be "poison" for direct investment, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said at the German-African Business Summit. Representative...
- + Fact check: Misleading claims as Syria fight intensifies—Heavy shelling hitting rebel positions, rebels capturing Russian military jets, a seized airport: As fighting in Syria rages on, DW's Fact Check team ...
- + Biden says 'US is all in on Africa' during Angola visit—Joe Biden arrived in Angola to promote the Lobito Corridor railway project, seeking to strengthen US ties in Africa. The trip is his last as US presid...
- + Iran tightens hijab laws as women's resistance grows—Iran's parliament has approved a new hijab law imposing severe fines on women who violate dress codes. This move comes amid growing defiance and prote...
- + Syria: Assad under pressure in Aleppo—Islamist rebels in Syria are taking the fight to the Assad regime. Still, the strongman's grip on power isn't under threat. How events unfold will dep...
- + Ethiopia: Civilian deaths mount from drone strikes in Amhara—The number of civilians killed in drone strikes has significantly increased since the conflict in the Amhara region erupted. The Ethiopian government,...
- + Can Germany still pay for arts funding?—Germany has long been admired for its generous public subsidies for arts and culture. Budgets cuts could mean an end to that.
- + Taiwan: How is China reacting to Lai's 'transit diplomacy?'—Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's first visit to US soil during a whistle-stop Pacific tour was heavy on symbolism but has not crossed any of China's...
- + Iran passes new hijab law amid growing defiance from women—Iran's parliament has approved a new law introducing severe penalties for not wearing a hijab in public. This move comes despite repeated criticisms o...
- + South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law—Yoon declared the "emergency martial law" during a televised briefing.
- + JuicyFields cannabis scam: New revelations come to light—In 2023, DW’s Cannabis Cowboys podcast reported on a huge medicinal cannabis scam. Now, journalists in several European countries have followed up wit...
- + What do new findings in JuicyFields cannabis scam reveal?—In 2023, DW’s podcast Cannabis Cowboys reported on a huge scam involving medicinal cannabis. Now, journalists in several European countries have follo...
- + New investigations into JuicyFields cannabis scam—In 2023, DW’s podcast Cannabis Cowboys reported on a huge scam involving medicinal cannabis. Now, journalists in several European countries have follo...
- + Germany's stock index DAX hits 20,000 despite economic woes—The German economy is in the doldrums, but the DAX, its blue-chip stock index, is on a streak of record highs. So why are German stocks doing much bet...
- + Germany can't quit chocolate, despite record-high prices—Seasonal demand for chocolate in Germany has barely decreased in spite of skyrocketing prices. The cost of raw materials like cocoa beans has jumped 5...
- + Syria: Islamist HTS rebels advance towards Hama—Government forces, backed by Russia, have been fighting with rebels fiercely for control of the key city. The clashes have been the "most violent" sin...
- + Is France heading for an economic storm?—An impending no-confidence vote in France could bring economic gloom. It comes against a backdrop of rising interest rates to finance the country's pu...
- + Paralympian Popow: Germany behind on disability sport—On the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Heinrich Popow, one of Germany's best-known para athletes, warns that his country should be ...
- + Finland's internet disrupted by damaged fiber optic cable—Significant internet outages in Finland have been attributed to a damaged fiber optic cable. The Baltic Sea region has seen similar disruptions in rec...
- + Finland: Outage reported after fiber optic cable damaged—In November, two data cables were damaged in the Baltic Sea in quick succession. Now another internet cable has been damaged in the the region — this ...
- + India: Several dead as cyclone Fengal brings heavy rainfall—Authorities in southern states of India have issued warnings as Fengal is expected to bring further heavy rainfall.
- + Vietnam upholds tycoon's death sentence in major fraud case—Real estate mogul Truong My Lan was convicted of bribery and embezzlement totalling up to $12 billion. Her crimes had major repercussions for the Viet...
- + Nigeria seeks South Africa's help to join G20, BRICS—At a joint summit, Nigeria officially asked for South African endorsement to join the important economic blocs. South Africa recently assumed the rota...
- + Ukraine updates: NATO meets with focus on support for Kyiv—The foreign ministers of NATO's 32 member countries are meeting in Brussels in the final high-level meeting before Donald Trump takes office in Januar...
- + Ukraine Updates: NATO meets with focus on support for Kyiv—The foreign ministers of NATO's 32 member countries are meeting in Brussels in the final high-level meeting before Donald Trump takes office in Januar...
- + Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS over new currency plans—President-elect Donald Trump has warned BRICS nations of 100% tariffs over plans for a new currency to challenge the US dollar. DW examines why these ...
- + Trump nominates billionaire Warren Stephens as UK ambassador—Stephens poured money into a political action committee that supported Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. Trump also chose a major donor for e...
- + Ilke Wyludda: German discus thrower passes away at 55—Wyludda, who ended her sports career in 2017, won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. She also won European Championship titles in 1990...
- + All you need to know about Syria's latest attacks—The advances of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham could write a new chapter in Syria's prolonged civil war against President Bashar Assad. Who a...
- + Israel's Netanyahu accuses Hezbollah of violating ceasefire—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Hezbollah firing on a military site around the contested border was a "serious violation" of the ceasefire, a...
- + ICC chief criticizes US and Russia over threats—Speaking at an annual conference of the court's 124 members, Judge Tomoko Akane did not name Russia or the United States but referred to them as perma...
- + BRICS currency: Is Trump's tariff threat justified?—Donald Trump has threatened 100% tariffs on imports from BRICS countries if they create a new currency to rival the US dollar. DW asks why the fastest...
- + Georgia: Germany still open to Tbilisi EU membership—As anti-government protests in Tbilisi continued into a fifth day, the German government said it would welcome European Union membership for Georgia, ...
- + Germany still open to Georgia's EU membership—As the country experiences a wave of pro-EU protests, Germany says it still stands behind the country joining the bloc should its people be interested...
- + France: Government at risk as PM forces budget through—French Prime Minister Michel Barnier plans to force his budget through without a vote in parliament. Doing so risks a confidence vote in his minority ...
- + France: Barnier risks confidence vote forcing budget through—French Prime Minister Michel Barnier plans to force his budget through without a vote in parliament. Doing so risks a confidence vote in his minority ...
- + Germany’s Borkum ends ritual of spanking women with cow horn—A centuries-old tradition in Germany's Borkum where young men hit women on the buttocks with a cow horn using cow horn during the 'Klaasohm' festival ...
- + German island to end ritual of spanking women with cow horn—North Sea island of Borkum has said it will stop its Klaasohm festival tradition where young men hit women on the buttocks with a cow horn.
- + Borkum's Klaasohm festival vows to abolish 'ritual' of spanking women—The North Sea island of Borkum is reacting to a recent report looking into how a 200-year-old tradition has enabled young men to hit women on the butt...
- + Nepal looks to kick start stalled China-funded projects—After years of little progress, the stakes are high for Nepal's new leader to show movement on getting planned infrastructure projects off the ground.
- + Labor dispute at VW escalates amid worsening cost crisis—Thousands of VW workers went on strike Monday in an escalating industrial dispute. While labor unions want a pay hike, the crisis-hit German auto gian...
- + India: What is behind the 'reclaiming temples' campaign?—In several places in India, claims that mosques were built on the former site of Hindu temples have stoked communal tensions.
- + Norway suspends deep-sea mining plans in the Arctic—Norway has temporarily halted the licensing process to permit Arctic seabed mining for critical metals. Meanwhile the WWF's court case against the sta...
- + Norway suspends deep-sea mining plans—Norway has temporarily halted the licensing process to permit Arctic seabed mining for critical metals. Meanwhile the WWF's court case against the sta...
- + Is Europe on the brink of a new gas crisis?—A cold November, rising gas prices and the likely imminent end to a key pipeline gas contract have prompted concerns that Europe is on the verge of an...
- + Angela Merkel to testify on Germany's pullout of Afghanistan—Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel was in charge when the Taliban conquered Kabul in 2021. She is the last witness to testify before a committee o...
- + Tanzania: Opposition cries foul after CCM election victory—Samia Suluhu Hassan's presidency was initially met with the hope that she would ease restrictions on dissenting voices. A lopsided local election resu...
- + Belgium loses case over babies stolen in former colonies—The Court of Appeals has ruled that Brussels must pay reparations to women who were taken from their mothers and put in orphanages. The court found th...
- + Syria: Iraqi militias provide Assad support—Iran-backed militias from Iraq entered the country to support the government's attempts to contain surprise advances by the insurgents. Iran's foreign...
- + What will it take to slow plastic production?—California is suing oil and gas major ExxonMobil. The case has highlighted the connection between fossil fuel companies and plastic waste, as well as ...
- + Patriarchy a problem in German sports—At a time of year when a focus on stopping violence against women is sharp, women in German sport have spoken out.
- + World's top court starts landmark climate hearings—In the largest case in its history, the ICJ will hear almost 100 countries deliver testimonies on climate change. Campaigners hope it will help underl...
- + World's top court starts climate hearings on litigation—In the largest case in its history, the ICJ will hear almost 100 countries deliver testimonies on climate change. Campaigners hope it will help underl...
- + Germany's Baerbock warns China over Russia support—The German foreign minister has made her second visit to Beijing since taking office. In addition to discusing Russia's war in Ukraine, Baerbock urged...
- + Humans are addicted to love — here's how we know—Brain imaging studies show love is like a drug addiction. Scientists can even predict who you love, or whether you have a pet, based on your brain act...
- + Abortion in Germany: Preelection push for liberalization—A left-wing cross-party initiative in Germany has been launched to decriminalize abortion in the early stages of pregnancy. Polls show public support,...
- + ICJ begins hearings to clarify climate change obligations—The outcome of the landmark case could lead to the establishment of legal framework for holding countries accountable in the fight against climate cha...
- + Guinea: Dozens killed after stampede over soccer penalty—Witnesses said that fans stormed the field following a controversial refereeing decision. Authorities reportedly responded by firing tear gas.
- + Guinea: Dozens killed in soccer stampede following pentalty—Witnesses reported that fans stormed the field following a controversial refereeing decision. Local doctors told journalists that hospitals were overw...
- + Where are the video games from Africa?—Afrobeat is successful worldwide, and Africa's film industry is booming. The only thing missing now is video games. Why is the industry struggling des...
- + Ukraine updates: Olaf Scholz makes surprise visit to Kyiv—The German chancellor made the previously-unannounced visit to reaffirm Germany's support for Ukraine. DW has the latest.
- + Volkswagen workers strike at factories across Germany—The labor union has promised "the toughest wage dispute Volkswagen has ever seen." VW has planned to close three plants amidst plunging profits.
- + Volkswagen: Thousands to strike at factories across Germany—The labor union has promised "the toughest wage dispute Volkswagen has ever seen." VW has planned to close three plants amidst plunging profits.
- + Syria: US, Germany, France, UK call for de-escalation—The four NATO nations urged the "protection and civilians and infrastructure." Meanwhile, the opposition-run White Helmets said Syrian and Russian air...
- + Joe Biden pardons son Hunter of criminal charges—President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter for federal gun and tax convictions. The unprecedented move has sparked political controversy in the U...
- + Joe Biden pardons son Hunter Biden of criminal charges—The pardon comes nearly a month before the end of Biden's term as president. He had earlier promised he would not issue a pardon, with President-elect...
- + SIPRI: Global arms trade grows, Russia and Middle East lead—SIPRI's report highlights a booming global weapons trade, with earnings reaching $632 billion. Russia and the Middle East emerged as key players in 20...
- + SIPRI: Weapons trade booming worldwide, especially in Russia—Earnings from weapons sales rose worldwide in 2023. According to Sweden-based peace research institute SIPRI, arms manufacturers from Russia and the M...
- + France: Bus crashes near ski resort, killing 2—The crash near the Porte-Puymorens ski resort also injured several. The bus ran into a cliff, initial investigations revealed.
- + Georgia: Mass protests grow entering fourth night—Tens of thousands of Georgians continue to pressure the government over EU accession as opposition figures cry fraud. President Salome Zurabishvili ha...
- + Romania: Ruling Social Democrats appear set to win elections—Romania's ruling Social Democratic Party was in the lead with 26% of the vote in the country's parliamentary elections, according to exit polls. The f...
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- + German football violence leaves 79 injured—A fourth-division match in eastern Germany ended in violent and chaotic scenes, with police, stewards and fans among the injured. Both clubs have cond...
- + Iceland: Opposition Social Democrats win election—Iceland's opposition Social Democrats ousted Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson's ruling Independence Party in a snap election triggered by the collap...
- + Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy says Kyiv needs NATO for survival—The prospect of joining the NATO alliance is key to the future existence of Ukraine, the country's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says. Meanwhile, thre...
- + Barack Obama to present Angela Merkel's book 'Freedom' in the US—Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel and former US President Barack Obama were allies in office. But not from day one.
- + Middle East: UNRWA pauses Gaza aid through key crossing—The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has said it is halting aid via a crossing into Gaza after looting by armed gangs. Medics say at least 15 have b...
- + Syrian army sends reinforcements to hold back rebels in Hama—The Syrian army has deployed more soldiers in a bid to stop rebels from advancing farther in Hama province. Russia has meanwhile stepped up airstrikes...
- + Syria: Army sends reinforcements to hold back rebels in Hama—The Syrian army has deployed more soldiers in a bid to stop rebels from advancing farther in Hama province. Russia has meanwhile stepped up airstrikes...
- + Ukraine updates: Several killed in Russian air attacks—Seven people died as Russia launched attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region and the southern city of Kherson. Meanwhile, Brussels sent two of its highes...
- + Germany: Volkswagen strikes called by trade union—Trade union IG Metall has said tools will be laid down at all Volkswagen factories in Germany as workers demand more pay amid continued troubles for t...
- + Germany: Trucker leaves trail of destruction after amok ride—A truck driver injured 26 people during a zigzag ride over two highways in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. One person was critically injured and ...
- + Deutsche Bahn: Ghost trains latest signal of Germany's railway woes—For years now, passengers have been growing increasingly dissatisfied with Deutsche Bahn. From time to time, peculiar episodes come to light, revealin...
- + Taiwan's Lai says 'war has no winners' as he visits Hawaii—Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, whose country faces a constant threat from China, has urged peace during a US stopover. His trip to Hawaii, which has...
- + Romanians vote as far right and Russia loom large—Far-right parties are expected to make big gains as Romania holds parliamentary polls. The outcome could move the country more into Russia's orbit.
- + Could G20 plan lift 500 million people out of poverty?—Brazil will soon hand over the G20 presidency to South Africa, with a new initiative aimed at tackling poverty. The climate crisis also continues to b...
- + Muslim artist Mahbuba Maqsoodi makes history in Germany—The first female artist ever to have an artwork chosen for the special German Christmas stamp was born in Afghanistan, and lives in Munich. The stamp ...
- + Australia PM says Musk pushing agenda after social media ban—Elon Musk last month said Australia's new law banning under-16s from joining social media was a "backdoor way" to control "access to the internet." Mu...
- + Taiwan's Lai arrives in Hawaii amid first Pacific tour—The Taiwan president's weeklong tour in the Pacific involves a two-day stop in Hawaii. The US visit, Lai's first since taking office, has invited cond...
- + Donald Trump nominates loyalist Kash Patel as FBI director—Patel's earlier controversial statements include plans to dramatically decrease the FBI's footprints and hunt down media "conspirators." The nominatio...
- + Georgia: Clashes outside parliament on third protest night—Georgians unhappy with delaying the country's EU membership talks have flooded Tbilisi's streets for the third night in a row. Clashes with the police...
- + FIFA report praises Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid—Despite concerns over Saudi Arabia's human rights record, football's governing body has voiced confidence the kingdom can host the 2034 World Cup. Amn...
- + RECOMMENDED — Many HIV-positive people are still stigmatized in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, where HIV-related deaths are on the rise.—Many HIV-positive people are stigmatized and face discrimination in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. A region where infections and HIV-related deaths ...
- + People living with HIV still face discrimination—Many HIV-positive people are stigmatized and face discrimination in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. A region where infections and HIV-related deaths ...
- + Poland seeks new partners in Scandinavia and the Baltics—Disappointed with Germany, Poland is reorienting its security policy. Warsaw wants to work with the Scandinavian and Baltic countries to help Ukraine,...
- + Usmanov retained as world fencing boss despite sanctions—While the result was "expected" even by the defeated candidate, Alisher Usmanov's reelection as president of world fencing was emphatic. But sanctions...
- + Russian police raid Moscow nightclubs over 'LGBT propaganda'—As part of a government crackdown on what it calls "LGBT propaganda," Russian police have raided a number of bars and nightclubs in Moscow and arreste...
- + Middle East: Hamas releases new video of Israeli hostage—The military arm of Hamas has released a video of a man identifying himself as an Israeli hostage being held in Gaza. Meanwhile, the IDF confirms the ...
- + Vietnam greenlights north-south highspeed rail link—Vietnam has approved the construction of a high-speed railway between Hanoi in the north and Ho Chi Minh City in the south. The move would reduce the ...
- + Zelenskyy says NATO guarantees can end 'hot stage' of war—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for NATO to offer security guarantees to parts of Ukraine controlled by Kyiv in order to "stop the hot ...
- + Germany's Social Democrats kick off election campaign—German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democratic Party has launched its election campaign and promised to reverse its flagging fortunes. Scholz accus...
- + What is hybrid warfare?—Western intelligence agencies accuse Russia of increasingly engaging in hybrid warfare since invading Ukraine. What exactly constitutes hybrid warfare...
- + Taiwan's Lai provokes China's ire with planned US visit—Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is to visit US soil during a seven-day trip that he says aims to enhance exchanges with Taiwan's allies. China has sl...
- + Georgia: Police arrest scores amid ongoing pro-EU protests—Police in Georgia's capital say they have arrested more than a hundred people after protesters demonstrated for a second consecutive night over the su...
- + Syrian militants seize control of most of Aleppo—Russian and Syrian warplanes have bombed parts of Aleppo for the first time since 2016 after rebels seized most of the city. The outburst of fighting ...
- + Syria: Russian strikes hit Aleppo amid rebel takeover—Russian warplanes have bombed parts of Aleppo for the first time since 2016 after rebels seized most of the city. The outburst of fighting in the past...
- + Taliban overhaul Afghanistan's education system—The Taliban are rewriting school and university curricula in line with their deeply conservative version of Islam. They have created "a hell of struct...
- + Most in Germany want Australia-style social media ban: poll—A survey has shown that a majority in Germany would support banning social media use for those under 16. This week, Australian lawmakers approved legi...
- + EU coronavirus fund payouts: How do they work?—The EU set up a sizable post-pandemic recovery fund and Germany will soon receive a big payout. But how are the funds allocated exactly?
- + Kosovo claims 'terrorist act' after power plant canal blast—Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti said the explosion was to be blamed on "gangs directed by Serbia," signaling growing ethnic tensions between the riv...
- + Trudeau meets Trump to talk trade amid tariff threat—The Canadian premier has jetted off to Trump's Florida home to try and get the president-elect's ear. Canada's economy would likely suffer a great dea...
- + Nigeria: Dozens dead or missing after boat capsizes in river—More than 100 passengers, mostly women, are still missing after a boat capsized on the Niger river. The search and rescue operation in ongoing.
- + Ukraine updates: North Korea vows support for Russia's war—As the Russian defense minister visited Pyongyang, North Korea said Russia was justified in invading Ukraine. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy said NATO...
- + Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy hints at ending 'hot war'—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said NATO guarantees for parts of Ukraine could end the fighting, but diplomacy would continue. North Korea sa...
- + Ireland election: Exit poll suggests little change—The two ruling center-right parties and the opposition Sinn Fein took equal shares of the vote, according to an exit poll. Ireland's Prime Minister Si...
- + Volkswagen rejects union proposal as strikes loom—Volkswagen has rejected a proposal from labor representatives that they said could avert layoffs and factory closures. VW said it wouldn't have delive...
- + Crypto entrepreneur eats million dollar duct-taped banana—Justin Sun had said he intended to honor the multimillion dollar banana's "place in both art history and popular culture" by eating it. Sun drew paral...
- + Germany accuses Turkish man of spying for Ankara—Federal prosecutors have announced charges against a Turkish national based in western Germany, accused of feeding information on supposed dissidents ...
- + Ceasefire in Lebanon: Civil society ramps up reconstruction plans—Lebanon's massive destruction is addressed by communal help and civilian projects while the government is too weak to react. Could government and acti...
- + Syria insurgents enter Aleppo in new anti-Assad offensive—Rebel fighters have entered parts of Syria's second-largest city in the biggest offensive against Bashar Assad's government in years.
- + Joe Biden makes Angola his last stop—Shortly before stepping down from the political stage, US President Joe Biden is making good on his promise to visit a country in Africa. Angola was n...
- + Georgia arrests dozens as police clash with pro-EU protesters—The halting of EU accession talks has reignited protests in Tbilisi, prompting the police to crack down. More than 100 serving Georgian diplomats have...
- + Two decades of Tokio Hotel, who are back on tour—As a boy band in the 2000s, Tokio Hotel became one of Germany's top pop music exports. Now their fans are ready to celebrate them again.
- + Why people love (and hate) 'Last Christmas'—It's hard to imagine the holiday season without the Wham! pop classic, which turns 40 this year. But at the core of "Last Christmas" lies melancholy, ...
- + UK lawmakers vote assisted dying bill through to next phase—A bill on legalizing assisted dying for the terminally ill passed the second reading in the House of Commons. This followed a lengthy debate, with pol...
- + What is the West's response to China's role in Myanmar war?—China is stepping up its support of Myanmar's embattled ruling junta, taking advantage of a global leadership vacuum in addressing the conflict.
- + Bangladesh communal tensions grow amid Hindu protests—Religious minorities in Bangladesh fear a crackdown in the Muslim-majority country amid unrest sparked by the arrest of a popular figure in the Hindu ...
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- + Why German investors see business in Africa as too risky—German Economy Minister Robert Habeck is traveling Kenya to boost business ties with Africa, but many investors in Germany remain wary, citing high ri...
- + Fact check: AI images show fake aftermath of Khan protests—Chaos and confusion haved followed the pro-Khan protests in Pakistan. The number of injured and dead remains unclear. Both sides are trading accusatio...
- + Ukraine updates: Russian defense minister visits North Korea—North Korea said Russia's invasion of Ukraine was a "just war." Meanwhile Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel said Ukraine could consider "diplo...
- + Romania: The specter of a hard-right majority looms large—After Calin Georgescu's shock win in the first round of the presidential election, Romania will elect a new parliament on Sunday. Many — both in Roman...
- + Eurozone inflation up to 2.3% in November—Price rises in the 20-country eurozone went up for two straight months after dropping to 1.7% in September. But this news is unlikely to stop a ECB ra...
- + Notre Dame: Macron takes first look inside rebuilt cathedral—France has given the world a first look inside the restored Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, over five years after the fire that ravaged the interior of...
- + World AIDS Day—In 2022, some 40 million people worldwide were living with the HIV virus, a condition that can be treated but not cured.
- + China says ready to 'work with' Baltic Sea cut cables probe—Connectivity has been restored after two Baltic Sea data cables were severed in an area where a China-flagged vessel had been sighted. Sweden asked fo...
- + Middle East: Israeli military warns Lebanese not to go south—The Israeli military told Lebanese residents moving to some areas in the south they are putting "themselves in danger." Follow DW for more.
- + Iran to hold nuclear deal talks with France, Germany and UK—The UN's nuclear agency said Iran plans to install around 6,000 new centrifuges to enrich uranium. The meeting in Geneva comes as Donald Trump is set ...
- + WWF suing Norway over possible deep-sea mining impacts—Norway wants to open its Arctic seabed to mining for critical metals. Critics fear harm to fragile marine ecosystems. The WWF is suing the state in a ...
- + Indonesia: Floods, landslides kill 31 in North Sumatra—The Indonesian province of North Sumatra has been battered by a week of relentless rainfall leading to floods and landslides in several parts. Scores ...
- + Philippines VP skips hearing over 'threat' against Marcos—Government officials were probing Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte after she said she had instructed someone to assassinate President Ferdinand ...
- + China and Trump's tariffs: Beijing tries to unleash economy—China has announced more than $2.03 trillion in stimulus to boost economic growth, but many analysts think Beijing hasn't gone far enough.
- + Ireland votes in snap general election—Irish voters have begun heading to the polls in a closely fought general election. Ireland's Prime Minister Simon Harris had called for snap polls ear...
- + NZ navy vessel sank due to 'autopilot' error — inquiry—A New Zealand navy ship burst into flames and sank after hitting a reef south of Samoa. A military court of inquiry has found that the crew had failed...
- + Chad to end security cooperation with France—The Central African country has announced the termination of its military cooperation agreement with France. The Chadian Foreign Ministry said the cou...
- + TikTok, Meta slam Australia's social media ban for under-16s—The landmark Social Media Minimum Age bill sets Australia up as a test case for a growing number of governments. But opponents warn that young people ...
- + France's Macron hosts Nigeria's Tinubu for talks in Paris—'Nigeria is open for business,' President Bola Tinubu said after his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. Nigeria is France's top trading pa...
- + Georgia: Thousands protest after PM suspends EU entry bid—Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said Georgia would not pursue talks with the EU, or seek financial assistance, until 2028. This comes as his governme...
- + Romania orders election recount after shock far-right win—The recount was ordered by Romania's Constitutional Court. Far-right populist Calin Georgescu won the first round of the presidential election and was...
- + Tennis world No. 2 Swiatek gets 1-month doping suspension—Iga Swiatek failed a doping test in August for a banned heart medication. But authorities said it appeared to be an honest mistake exhibiting "no sign...
- + Ex-British soldier found guilty of spying for Iran—Daniel Khalife said he was trying to act as a "double agent," arguing that he was against the Iranian regime. But the jury in London found the 23-year...
- + RECOMMENDED — When the Taliban took power in Afghanistan, two sportswomen had to flee. Now in Germany, they are trying to help women back home—When the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in 2021, successful sportswomen Nazima and Nazira Khairzad fled the country. In Germany, the sisters are no...
- + Afghanistan refugees in Germany: 'Sport is freedom'—When the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in 2021, successful sportswomen Nazima and Nazira Khairzad fled the country. In Germany, the sisters are no...
- + Australia approves ban on social media for under-16s—The landmark Social Media Minimum Age bill sets Australia up as a test case for a growing number of governments.
- + Israel's forces open fire in Lebanon, claim truce violation—Israel says its ceasefire with the Hezbollah militant group has been breached in southern Lebanon. The UNRWA Palestinian refugee agency warned of dire...
- + Russia in panic as US sanctions trigger ruble collapse—Russia's currency has fallen sharply as US sanctions bite, putting further pressure on the country's already strained financial system.
- + Russian ruble slides amid sanctions and overheating fears—Russia's currency has fallen sharply, putting pressure on the country's strained financial system. Sanctions are partly to blame while falling oil pri...
- + Indians slowly choking under clouds of air pollution—Air pollution is bringing death and disease to India, including to children, and even threatens the country's future generations. The government will ...
- + Uganda landslide kills several, destroys dozens of homes—At least 13 people were killed after heavy rains in the mountainous district of Bulambuli, where landslides are common. The Ugandan Red Cross said as ...
- + How can Delhi finally end chronic air pollution?—Every year when winter arrives, India's capital region is choked by smog and smoke. Experts say there are already solutions waiting to be implemented,...
- + Germany: Antisemitic incidents in Berlin rise sharply—Multiple cases were reported daily in the German capital, leading to the highest annual total since documenting antisemitic incidents began almost a d...
- + Germany: Antisemitic incidents in Berlin hit record levels—Multiple incidents were reported daily, leading to the highest annual total since documenting antisemitic incidents began and the year is not over yet...
- + Germany's Faeser calls for 'vigilance' at Christmas markets—German security authorities said that while there were no indications of a "concrete" threat, the country's popular Christmas markets could be a targe...
- + Khan protest: Pakistan reporter Matiullah Jan arrested—Matiullah Jan's arrest sparks outcry over alleged abduction and terrorism charges. He was covering a protest by supporters of Pakistan's imprisoned fo...
- + Can suing fossil fuel companies slow plastic production?—California is suing oil and gas major Exxon Mobil. The case has highlighted the connection between fossil fuel companies and plastic waste, as well as...
- + Magic Johnson's 1991 press conference changed how HIV and AIDS are perceived—In 1991, basketball star Earvin "Magic" Johnson shocked the world by announcing that he was HIV positive. Now, 33 years on, the disease is viewed as t...
- + Nan Goldin and how the Middle East conflict overshadows art in Germany—The Jewish US photographer Nan Goldin has been both celebrated and condemned for accusing Israel of genocide at a recent show opening. The cultural sc...
- + Israel's media crackdown is bad news for press freedom—Israel's government has ordered officials to boycott the Haaretz newspaper and is also putting pressure on the public broadcaster Kan over their perce...
- + China suspends top military official Miao amid graft probes—Miao Hua, a senior official in China's top national defense body, is being investigated as China continues to probe its armed forces. Beijing also dis...
- + Sri Lanka: Several dead as storm causes floods, landslides—A depression in the south-west part of the Bay of Bengal has caused heavy rains while cyclone conditions were developing off Sri Lanka's north-eastern...
- + Is China holding back fire to deal with Trump tariffs?—China announced more than $2.03 trillion in stimulus to boost economic growth, but many analysts think Beijing hasn't gone far enough. Are the Chinese...
- + Senegal's top court confirms ruling party's big election win—Senegal's Constitutional Court has confirmed the ruling party's overwhelming win in parliamentary elections giving President Bassirou Diomaye Faye a p...
- + Air pollution linked to 1.5 million deaths per year — study—A new Lancet study has linked heart and respiratory illnesses to air pollution from forest fires and controlled burning of cropland. China, India, Nig...
- + Ukraine updates: Putin threatens Kyiv with new missile—The Russian leader claimed that the new "Oreshnik" hypersonic missile could target the capital if Ukraine continues using Western long-range weapons. ...
- + Ukraine war: Yemen's Houthis to fight for Russia?—Yemeni men could start fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine, according to the Financial Times. Does this mark a further escalation in hostil...
- + Trump talks migration with Mexico leader amid tariff threat—Donald Trump said he had a "wonderful conversation" with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and that she had agreed to "stop" US-bound migration.
- + US slaps sanctions on Venezuelan officials—Washington says President Nicolas Maduro falsely claimed victory in the July elections and that opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez is the president-el...
- + FBI investigating bomb threats against Trump Cabinet picks—President-elect Donald Trump's transition team says several of his political allies were "targeted in violent, un-American threats to their lives." Tr...
- + Unlicensed German driver lets boy steer, tries to flee cops—Police stopped a man who had a 4-year-old boy seated on his lap and steering the car. A policeman was injured as the 46-year-old tried to flee questio...
- + Russia: Kremlin orders 2 German ARD journalists to leave—The Kremlin expelled two German reporters on Wednesday in response to Berlin recently barring two Russians. Broadcaster ARD called Wednesday's move a ...
- + Ex-Manchester City striker set to become Georgia's president—Former Georgia national soccer star Mikheil Kavelashvili is set to become the country's new president. The former Premier League striker was nominated...
- + Namibia votes for new president and parliament—The southwest African state's vice president is in the running to become the first female president. SWAPO's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's main rival is Pa...
- + Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: What you need to know—After almost 14 months of fighting, a ceasefire agreement brokered by France and the US has been accepted by both Hezbollah and Israel. But is this th...
- + Germany sees dramatic rise in measles cases—Fatal diseases like measles and Hepatitis B are on the rise in Germany, despite accessible vaccines. Anti-vaccine social media, the COVID-19 pandemic,...
- + Volkswagen to exit China's Xinjiang, sell factory—German car giant VW said that it would sell its factory and test track in Xinjiang for "economic reasons." China has been accused of using forced labo...
- + Chess: India's Gukesh levels score with white win over Ding—Teenage world champion challenger Gukesh Dommaraju has beaten title holder Ding Liren in the third game of their match. This levels the score at 1.5 p...
- + Thousands of Lebanese return home as ceasefire takes hold—Residents of southern Lebanon and other targeted areas are returning to their homes as Israeli forces withdraw under a ceasefire agreement between Isr...
- + Is Indonesia experiencing election fatigue?—As Indonesia carries out its first-ever simultaneous regional elections, important local issues hang in the balance. However, after a mammoth presiden...
- + EU lawmakers greenlight von der Leyen's top team—The European Parliament has approved the new European Commission team led by Ursula von der Leyen. The vote comes as Brussels faces mounting internati...
- + South Korea's Seoul inundated by record November snowfall—A major snowstorm has blanketed much of South Korea, grounding flights and disrupting traffic. In Seoul, it was the highest snow accumulation in the m...
- + Are German carmakers exploiting Serbian workers?—Serbian workers have reported inhuman treatment and hazardous working conditions at suppliers with ties to German carmakers. A supply-chain law is sup...
- + How much will Trump press Germany on military spending?—As Donald Trump returns to the White House, he demands that European countries invest more in their militaries. The US president-elect often targeted ...
- + Myanmar: ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for junta chief—International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan said there were reasonable grounds to believe Min Aung Hlaing bore criminal responsibility fo...
- + Pakistan's surprise solar surge shocks experts and grid—Pakistan has grown its solar energy capacity by an astounding amount in a remarkably short space of time. The shock surge has given residents the powe...
- + Surprise solar surge in Pakistan shocks experts and grid—Pakistan has grown its solar energy capacity by an astounding amount in a remarkably short space of time. The shock surge has given residents the powe...
- + Surprise solar surge in Pakistan shocks experts, and grid—Pakistan has grown its solar energy capacity by an astounding amount in a remarkably short space of time. The shock surge has given residents the powe...
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- + Puccini: The most successful opera composer of all time died 100 years ago—With operas such as 'Tosca,' 'Madama Butterfly' and 'La Boheme,' Giacomo Puccini still dominates the repertoire of opera houses around the world 100 y...
- + Rheinmetall sponsorship gnaws away at Borussia Dortmund fans—Bundesliga football club Borussia Dortmund announced a three-year sponsorship deal with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall in May. Club members have...
- + Namibian election: SWAPO faces new challenges in tight race—Namibia's SWAPO, in power since 1990, may see a decline in Wednesday's elections but faces no imminent collapse.
- + China investigates defense minister for corruption — report—Beijing has deepened its crackdown on corruption in its armed forces over the past year amid fears that it may affect China's ability to wage war.
- + Middle East: Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire begins—The truce comes after over a year of fighting that has killed thousands of people. Before the deal was struck Israel launched waves of attacks in Leba...
- + Merkel defends controversial decisions at book launch—Germany's ex-Chancellor Angela Merkel backed her record on refugees, Russia, and the economy as she presented her new memoir in Berlin. Critics have s...
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- + El Salvador plots its future economic miracle—El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele hatches ambitious plans to boost the country's indebted economy. While hopes are high, so are concerns.
- + Pakistan: Pro-Khan protests stoke fear of military takeover—Protesters are clashing with security forces in Islamabad and demanding the ousted PM Imran Khan to be released from jail. Soldiers have been deployed...
- + Hypothermia: What happens when your body freezes?—Winter has arrived in Ukraine, amplifying fears of the cold amid a war causing frequent energy blackouts. Here’s what happens in the body when it free...
- + Why Thomas Mann's 'Magic Mountain' resonates 100 years later—A divided society, existential fears and the specter of war: Thomas Mann's novel "The Magic Mountain" is still frighteningly relevant a century after ...
- + Thomas Mann's 'Magic Mountain' resonates 100 years on—A divided society, existential fears and the specter of war: Thomas Mann's novel "The Magic Mountain" is still frighteningly relevant, a century after...
- + Laughing gas: How dangerous is the 'balloon drug'?—Governments want to regulate nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, a party drug used by young adults in the United States and Europe. Here's what you need t...
- + Laughing gas: How dangerous is the "balloon drug"?—Governments want to regulate nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, a party drug used by young adults in the United States and Europe. Here's what you need t...
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- + Type 2 diabetes: South Asians genetically at risk — study—People with South Asian background are four times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, and earlier, than Europeans. New research indicates a link t...
- + Senegal's optimism rises with Diomaye's reform mandate—Senegal's parliamentary election has handed President Bassirou Diomaye Faye a powerful mandate for change. Citizens now look to his ambitious Senegal ...
- + Myanmar: How far will China go to keep junta afloat?—Beijing has pitched a joint security venture to the Myanmar junta with China's geo-strategic assets at stake. The apparent alliance has soured ties wi...
- + Ukraine updates: Russia attacks with record number of drones—Russia has launched a record number of drones in one night against Ukraine, Kyiv's military says. Meanwhile, NATO leaders are meeting to discuss Russi...
- + Pakistan protests: Khan supporters reach central Islamabad—Pakistan's Interior Ministry said it had deployed the army to defend Islamabad's heavily fortified Red Zone. Supporters of former Prime Minister Imran...
- + Egypt: 4 bodies found after tourist boat capsizes in Red Sea—Rescue teams are still searching for 13 missing people after the "Sea Story" capsized off Egypt's Red Sea coast with 44 people on board.
- + Germany needs 288,000 foreign workers annually until 2040 — study—Despite recent reforms to labor migration law, Germany is still facing a severe deficit in skilled workers. A new study has found that this will have ...
- + Pakistan: Imran Khan supporters storm capital—Police in Islamabad fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters demanding the release of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. The governmen...
- + Japan space agency aborts Epsilon S rocket test after fire—The cause of the large fire is being investigated. The incident is the latest in a string of setbacks for Japan's space program.
- + Costa Rica plane crash kills 5—The small plane went down in a mountainous area on the outskirts of the Costa Rican capital, San Jose. One of the six people on board is in a critical...
- + Trump threatens steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China—The US president-elect stated that the new tariffs are intended to stop an "invasion" of drugs and migrants entering the United States.
- + Cricket: 13-year-old becomes youngest IPL auction signing—Indian batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi was subject to a bidding war between Rajasthan Royal and Delhi Capitals. He was sold for 11 million rupees (roughly...
- + Is India facing a new kind of militancy in Kashmir?—Many claim India-administrated Kashmir is facing a surge in militant attacks which is beginning to affect the Hindu-dominated areas. But some experts ...
- + Has Congo’s cobalt boom caught Europe off guard?—Surging demand for materials key to enhanced electromobility has given the Democratic Republic of Congo newfound negotiating leverage as Europe strugg...
- + Feminism's sex strike: How the 4B movement is spreading—Inspired by South Korea feminists, some women in the US are abstaining from sex with men to resist misogyny. What's driving them?
- + Abstinence as political act: 4B feminism's 'four nos'—Inspired by South Korea feminists, women in the US are abstaining from sex with men to resist misogyny. What's driving them?
- + Angela Merkel publishes blunt memoir 'Freedom'—Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel's book 'Freedom' caused a stir ahead of its official publication on November 26. There's also the question of w...
- + Angela Merkel to publish blunt memoir 'Freedom'—Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel's book 'Freedom' caused a stir ahead of its official publication on November 26. There's also the question of w...
- + Global readers await release of Angela Merkel's 'Freedom'—Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel's book was already causing a stir before it was published. There's also the question of what role it might play...
- + German business confidence falls more than expected—Europe's leading economy is continuing to struggle, according to new business index figures. And with Donald Trump set to return to the White House, e...
- + Is China headed for new White Paper protests?—The silent youth protest against China's draconian COVID restrictions ended with the pandemic. However, former protesters warn that deep-running tensi...
- + India: Mosque survey dispute erupts into deadly clashes—Hundreds of Muslims gathered to protest a survey over whether a mosque was built over a Hindu temple. Authorities banned gatherings in a bid to curb t...
- + German steel giant ThyssenKrupp to slash 11,000 jobs—Germany's largest steelmaker ThyssenKrupp has announced a plan to cut its current workforce by more than a third by the end of the decade.
- + Ukraine updates: Kyiv says it hit Russia fuel facility—Ukrainian drones have hit a fuel and energy facility in the Russian region of Kaluga. Meanwhile, Germany's vice chancellor admits Berlin has been too ...
- + Germany: SPD nominates Scholz as chancellor candidate—After two weeks of internal wrangling, Germany's Social Democrats nominated incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz as the party's lead candidate in February...
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- + Gisele Pelicot's final testimony: 'Shame must change sides'—The trial of the 51 men accused of raping Gisele Pelicot in France has entered its final phase. A report from the courtroom where the rape survivor de...
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- + Russia-Austria gas dispute stokes fears of new energy crisis—Gazprom cut gas deliveries to Austria nation in a row over compensation linked to previous supply issues. DW explores how the disruption could affect ...
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- + Germany, France struggle to secure budgets, risk uncertainty—French lawmakers have rejected a draft budget for 2025, while Germany is also going into the new year without a final spending plan.
- + Ukraine faces 'one of largest' Russian aerial assaults—At least eight people were killed after Russia targeted Ukraine with around 210 missiles and drones on Sunday morning. Such was the scale of the attac...
- + Germany to enforce strict knife ban at Christmas markets—Following a deadly knife attack earlier this year, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has promised tight security at this year's Christmas markets.
- + How will social media shape Germany's election campaign?—After Donald Trump's US election win and with an early federal election slated to take place in Germany on February 23, questions are being asked abou...
- + Wirtz and Musiala make Germany compulsory viewing—As winter looms, with players' fitness fading and Germany facing political instability, the football team keeps delivering.
- + India: Manipur blocks internet, imposes curfew amid violence—The discovery of six bodies — believed to belong to the Hindu Meitei community — sparked anger in the eastern Indian state. Protesters targeted politi...
- + Abkhazia: Leader ready to quit if protesters exit parliament—The president of Georgia's breakaway region says he will call fresh elections to end a standoff with protesters who stormed the parliament building. L...
- + North Gaza like 'dystopian horror film' — Norwegian NGO head—People are still living in "endless" areas of destruction in Gaza City, said the head of the Norwegian Refugee Council, Jan Egeland. In an interview w...
- + Swiss village prepares to evacuate after landslide warning—Residents of the village of Brienz in the Swiss Alps have been told to evacuate and be prepared to spend months away from home, in case rocky debris r...
- + Landslide warning: Swiss village prepares to evacuate—The residents of Brienz in the Swiss Alps have been told to evacuate their homes and be prepared to spend months away in case rocky debris rolls down ...
- + Libya's new morality police set to curb women's rights—A push for stricter rules for girls and women from the government in Tripoli has sparked an outcry among women, rights organizations and activists. Ob...
- + China: At least 8 killed in mass stabbing in Yixing, Wuxi—Police say a 21-year-old student went on a stabbing rampage in China's eastern city of Yixing, leaving at least 8 people dead and 17 wounded.
- + Germany: FDP hatched plan to quit ruling coalition — reports—One of three parties in Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition discussed plans to pull out two months before the government fell, German media reported. G...
- + US: Trump to have 'more power than founding fathers ever imagined'—With Donald Trump's victory, Republicans will control the Executive and Legislative branches of government. That's not unusual, but experts warn Trump...
- + Bayern Munich's Mala Grohs diagnosed with malignant tumor—Bayern goalkeeper Mala Grohs, 23, told fans she'd been diagnosed with cancer and would be unavailable to play for the foreseeable future. The club res...
- + Super Typhoon Man-yi makes landfall in east Philippines—Hundreds of thousands fled their homes with Super Typhoon Man-yi bearing down on the Philippines. It's the sixth major storm to hit the country in the...
- + German Chancellor Scholz under fire after coalition collapse—Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to be his party's top candidate in the upcoming federal election, despite poor favorability ratings. However, his center-...
- + Coalition collapse: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz under fire—Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to be his party's top candidate in the upcoming federal elections despite poor favorability ratings. However, his SPD par...
- + G7 reaffirms support for Ukraine as war milestone approaches—Group of Seven leaders have reiterated their "unwavering" support of Kyiv amid the Russian invasion. This comes as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says ...
- + Former Trump adviser: Strength 'only thing that stops Putin'—Donald Trump will be returning to the White House as the 47th US president in January. How will he handle Russia's war in Ukraine? DW spoke with H.R. ...
- + Germany's health-care sector hit by skilled labor shortage—Germany stands in urgent need of health-care workers as the population ages, according to a report. Unfilled vacancies for physiotherapists and dental...
- + Germany: More than 3 million pensioners at risk of poverty—New data requested by the left-wing populist BSW party shows around 3.2 million pensioners in Germany are at risk of poverty. Sahra Wagenknecht's part...
- + Will Russia's opposition show a united front in Berlin?—Prominent Russian opposition leaders are set to take to the streets in Berlin, in a protest against President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine. B...
- + African migration to Europe: A fact check—Overloaded smugglers' boats attempting the risky journey across the Mediterranean — the image springs to mind when African migration to Europe is disc...
- + Philippines: Mass evacuations as super typhoon approaches—A quarter of a million people have fled their homes as Super Typhoon Man-yi bears down on the Philippines. It will be the sixth major storm to hit the...
- + Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson in Netflix boxing showdown—The intergenerational heavyweight boxing battle wasn't even close according to the judges.
- + India: Hospital fire kills 10 newborns—A fire at a Jhansi hospital killed 10 newborns and injured at least 16 others, raising concerns about safety procedures.
- + 'Benjamin Button' jellyfish reverse age to survive—Almost by chance, researchers in Norway have found that adult comb jellies reverse their development and become larva again when stressed by starvatio...
- + Where are we on countries' climate contributions?—Argentina has left UN climate talks and US President-elect Donald Trump plans to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. So far, only a handful of ...
- + Is Bayern's break the answer to players' workload nightmare?—Injuries have piled up, England saw nine pullouts and Kylian Mbappe was dropped by France. Amid the chaos, Bayern Munich have given their non-internat...
- + Governments, industry must up action on methane—Greenhouse gas methane is behind a third of planetary heating and is relatively easy to slash. The tools to cut methane exist, but so does a gap betwe...
- + Berlin inaugurates its first memorial for decolonization—A bronze artwork titled "EarthNest" offers a new platform of exchange and remembrance dealing with the impact of colonialism.
- + Web Summit in Lisbon: European tech startups await Trump's return—US presidential politics mixed with tech talk at Europe's showpiece technology festival in Lisbon, Portugal. The continent's startups are torn on what...
- + EU Parliament delays, waters down law to slow deforestation—The European Parliament has bowed to pressure from various stakeholders and voted to delay a landmark deforestation regulation. Environmental NGOs and...
- + Carbon emissions hit high as climate action stagnates—Despite the urgent need to reduce carbon in the atmosphere to slow climate change, fossil fuel emissions are still rising, say scientists. Global heat...
- + Is climate finance reaching the most vulnerable?—Wealthy countries need to double the amount of public money being used to help poorer nations cope with a warming world, say experts. But will they do...
- + Toxic smog engulfs northern India, Pakistan—Pakistan's Lahore remained the world's most polluted city, while visibility in parts of northern India fell to zero. Seasonal crop burning, low winds,...
- + Who is Lee Zeldin, Trump's pick as new EPA head?—President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Republican former congressman Lee Zeldin to head the country's Environmental Protection Agency. Zeldin, a Trum...
- + Tyson vs. Paul: More about the spectacle than the boxing—A man who once dominated boxing, Mike Tyson, is returning to the ring at the age of 58. His opponent is an influencer who boxes and is over 30 years h...
- + Gladiators: The Colosseum as predecessor of reality TV?—The blockbuster sequel "Gladiator II" is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. How does the ancient Roman gladiatorial tradition compare t...
- + Germany's VW and Rivian launch joint electric car venture—The German automotive giant said that it was committing to a $5.8 billion investment to boost its transition to electric vehicles in cooperation with ...
- + Climate change in 10 charts—From the biggest polluters to the history of emissions, DW explores the most important facts on how our planet is changing.
- + A first World Cup could change Venezuela's international image—Venezuela have never been to the World Cup but have a real chance of making it to North America in 2026. Doing so could be a major boost for the globa...
- + Missionary sex position — how it got its name—Why is what some might call the most classic, or perhaps conservative, of all sexual positions named after missionaries? It's time to pull back the co...
- + Trump tariffs: Does EU have to fear trade war with US?—With the reelection of Donald Trump, many European businesses fear a wave of promised tariffs that could lead to a trade war. Are they overreacting or...
- + Trump win hurls bitcoin to new records — will the rally endure?—Since Donald Trump’s election victory, the cryptocurrency bitcoin has surged without restraint. The President-elect intentionally courted the bitcoin ...
- + Who is funding fossil fuel expansion?—A 'gift from God' or the path to climate hell? Fossil fuels are seeing record-breaking profits and trillions in investment but expansion plans are tip...
- + Seismic shift: Is India disappearing under China?—India and China are neighbors that for centuries have disagreed over certain stretches of their shared borders. Indian commentators now suggest the co...
- + War in Lebanon: Aid groups struggle to offer food, shelter—Israel's bombing and ground invasion of Lebanon have displaced over a million people. Lebanese relief organizations are struggling to make ends meet a...
- + 11 crazy Carnival events held between November 11 and Lent—While the world typically celebrates Carnival in February, a few German Carnival strongholds actually get an early start at it, on November 11 every y...
- + How a German football club is making refugees feel at home—Hertha Bonn, a football club in western Germany, has started the project "Football Connects" to help refugee children integrate into society. The init...
- + Why does Israel play in European football competitions?—Clashes in Amsterdam following the Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv demonstrate Israel's exceptional status in football. Here's w...
- + November 9 pogroms showed coming Nazi brutality—Jews saw thousands of their synagogues, shops and homes destroyed by Nazi-aligned mobs on the night of November 9, 1938. While the world was shocked, ...
- + Berlin in the 1990s: Playground and wasteland—It's been 35 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. The decade that followed shaped Berlin's global image as a hub of creativity and change, as a ne...
- + Omar Marmoush: The Bundesliga and Egypt's next big star—Mo Salah's Egyptian teammate Omar Marmoush has gone from largely unknown to one of the Bundesliga's hottest commodities.
- + Surviving the Holocaust: 'There is no God'—The film "Verity Circle" tells the story of two sisters who survived the Theresienstadt Ghetto. Their voices are a warning against forgetting — and an...
- + German government crisis: Businesses demand economic fixes—Amid the collapse of Germany's coalition government, businesses are demanding Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his cabinet take urgent action to foster grow...
- + 35 years after Berlin Wall, East German football struggling—East Germany’s political collapse was mirrored in football, but a focus on youth brings hope for the future.
- + Will Hollywood turn to bland escapism under Trump?—Hollywood and the American art world are still processing Donald Trump's decisive win in the US presidential election and wondering how they should re...
- + Nagelsmann names final Germany squad of 2024—Before the 2026 World Cup draw and the end of 2024, Germany have two Nations League group matches to play.
- + Why is North Korea's women's football team so good—North Korea's young women have won both the U17 and U20 soccer World Cup. Why is the isolated state so good at the game?
- + What Donald Trump's election win means for the world economy—With President-elect Donald Trump returning to the White House, his economic ideas could soon become reality. Expect "America First," tax cuts, tariff...
- + Boeing strike ends with new contract, but crisis not over—Boeing's striking workers have approved a new contract proposal, ending a more than 7-week labor stoppage that cost the planemaker billions. Boeing's ...
- + Why is Volkswagen so important for Germany?—The crisis around Volkswagen hits at the very heart of German engineering excellence. It's a legend among European automakers, but can it survive the ...
- + World's first wooden satellite launched into space—Researchers from Japan believe that timber is a space-grade material that could on day be used to build houses on Mars. Their satellite was crafted fr...
- + Is Germany drawing the curtain on nudism?—Germany is know for its liberalism toward public nudity. But nudism clubs are reporting a slump in membership.
- + German firms tested 4-day workweek — here's the outcome—A few dozen German companies have allowed their staff to work four days a week without cutting their wages accordingly. The trial showed promising gai...
- + Giveaway: 35 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall—Thirty-five years after the fall of the Berlin Wall: Find out more about German reunification and win a DW Travel Kit!
- + Quincy Jones: Music legend who made Michael Jackson dies—The music titan transformed Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson into stars, becoming a legend himself in the process.
- + Why are volcanoes common in the Pacific Ring of Fire?—The Pacific Ring of Fire is a string of volcanoes. Earthquakes and eruptions are a constant threat as Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki shows.
- + How the brain learns: Science-based tips for exam revision—What's the best way to boost your brain's capacity for learning? Scientists say novelty and stories are great ways to learn. Sleep and exercise are al...
- + The endless reign of 'Vogue' editor Anna Wintour—The fashion mogul turns 75 and shows no sign of loosening her grip on the fashion world. Here's a look at the magazine's contributions to the global f...
- + Harris, Trump both prioritize US tech interests—Donald Trump and Kamala Harris may seem to have opposing stances on science-related issues, but both are pushing for protectionism of US-based science...
- + Germany: How subsidized company cars are hurting EV adoption—Every year, billions of euros are spent in Germany to subsidize polluting company cars running on internal combustion engines. The state funds seem to...
- + No recession, but little relief, for German economy—It seems like nothing but bad news these days for the German economy. Europe's long-time powerhouse may be struggling, but is there some comfort to be...
- + Mexico's Day of the Dead and other death rituals around the world—Whether it's digging up the dead in Madagascar or a striptease in Taiwan, different cultures have unique rituals to mark a person's passing.
- + The origins of Halloween—Halloween is not an ancient Celtic custom, nor was it invented by the American candy industry. DW explores the unique history of this spooky holiday.
- + E-waste from AI computers could 'escalate beyond control'—Researchers predicting a thousand-fold increase in e-waste from AI computer servers by 2030 called for recycling strategies to reduce the environmenta...
- + ISS astronauts hospitalized after SpaceX splashdown—A crew of US and Russian astronauts were treated after landing off the coast of Florida on Friday. The four were onboard the ISS for over seven months...
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