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Women's Basketball World Cup: Can Germany harness a boom?
Germany thrilled fans at the Women's Basketball World Cup. But even if this sparked a boom in the women's game, the infrastructure simply isn't ready for it.
Africa's richest man Dangote's IPO out of reach in Nigeria
Dangote seeks $1.6 billion from investors to finance a $14.3 billion expansion and thus double the oil refinery's capacity. The offer could give millions of Nigerians a stake in t…
The Crusades: How a medieval holy war still shapes politics
In 1095, the Catholic Church launched the Crusades: wars that left millions dead and whose legacy still shapes political and ideological conflicts.
Can Iran replace sea trade with land routes?
Iran is shifting trade toward northern ports and land routes as its southern shipping faces a US blockade. Analysts say the corridors can keep essential goods moving, but cannot r…
Why are European banks moving gold out of United States?
The Netherlands and France have moved their gold out of US vaults. Part of the reason is fears about the reliability of the US, but equally important is the need to keep gold clos…
Corals as climate archive: Are El Nino events intensifying?
Records show that El Nino events have been frequent and often extreme over the past few decades. Is this normal? Or is it the result of climate change? Corals can give us a clear …
Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war
The capture by the rebels of a stretch of Yemen's strategic coastline is the group's most impressive military coup for several years.
India looks to steer BRICS away from anti-Western turn
The BRICS summit 2026 takes place in Delhi this weekend. Unlike last year, Putin and Xi are expected to attend. Can India keep the expanded bloc united?
The 'end of an era' as Goethe-Institut in Russia closes
The Goethe-Institut was one of the last German institutions still operating in Russia. However, following Moscow's decision to close its offices, all employees will have to stop w…
How Celine Dion became a pop culture icon across generations
As the global star kicks off her anticipated Paris residency, here's how Celine Dion managed to gain younger followers while keeping her loyal older fans.
How Belarusians still find hope in a silenced country
The documentary "Letters from the Silenced Country" depicts the ongoing repression under the authoritarian regime. Director Andrei Kutsila talked to DW ahead of the film's Venice …
Why we're still looking for dark matter
When physicists said they may have spotted evidence of dark matter almost 100 years after it was proposed as a theory, the internet lit up. Here's why we're searching for the thin…
Conspiracy theories can provide answers but not peace
Twenty-five years after 9/11, conspiracy theories about the terrorist attacks persist. But even as an attempt to make sense of a tragedy, psychologists say the benefit in conspira…
The billion-euro trade driving Europe's eels to extinction
Traffickers are making big bucks smuggling millions of critically endangered eels across continents, using suitcases on planes and legal loopholes to deliver them to dinnerplates.…
The Bayeux Tapestry in London: What's behind the hype?
The exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum is eagerly anticipated across the UK, as the medieval masterpiece is considered by many to be a symbol of the country's…
Are women better than men at endurance running?
Women have beaten men in some high-profile endurance events in recent months - are they better suited to these challenges?
British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades
Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this moment is.
In West Bank, date farmers weigh impact of UK sanctions on Israeli settlers
Palestinians strongly back a ban on settlement goods, but Israel's government says it is a "big mistake".
PISA 2025 results: Reading and math scores plummet worldwide
The PISA 2025 results reveal record-low student performance, with digital distractions and AI use raising concerns. Germany is faring worse than ever.
Palestinian parents fear for children's lives at school as settler attacks grow
A headteacher in the occupied West Bank has installed new barbed wire fencing after three pupils were killed this year.
Werner Herzog: Germany's wild man of cinema is back
As his latest movie, "Bucking Fastard," premiered at the Venice Film Festival, DW talked to the boundary-breaking director.
Orchard Lake Museum to host Chaldean history celebration - C&G Newspapers
Orchard Lake Museum to host Chaldean history celebration C&G Newspapers
Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win
Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer.
Croatia: Toxic waste protest draws tens of thousands
The Zagreb demonstrators demanded that the government come up with a plan to clear illegal toxic waste in 20 days. Prime Minister Plenkovic has promised to tackle the issue.
Germany: From emigration to immigration destination
Migration is a sensitive topic in Germany, with public debate dominated by the fear of uncontrolled immigration. But over two centuries, millions of Germans emigrated in search of…
The hidden environmental cost of AI data centers
As data centers multiply to meet AI demand, they're straining power grids, draining water supplies and reshaping the land and air around them.
Germany: Is Saxony-Anhalt's economy really struggling?
Germany's far-right AfD party has long claimed that the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt has been left behind. Is that really the case? A closer look at the data offers some interes…
'My position now is as one of two 10s' - Kane breaks down his evolution
Harry Kane was the highest goalscorer in Europe last season, yet he plays like a midfielder. We ask him to break down his game.
How could US-Iran conflict end? Three experts give their views
After renewed strikes this week, does either side have an exit strategy?
How Volkswagen's huge workforce became a costly burden
The struggling German carmaker plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs from its 630,000-strong workforce. How did VW's headcount get so bloated, and will the cuts be enough to survive the…