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Author says AfD gains historic, but history not repeating itself | DW News
Historian and author Katja Hoyer says she would hesitate to make comparisons between the rise of the AfD and that of the Nazi party in Germany prior to WWII. Speaking to DW News, …
AfD dominates Saxony-Anhalt: A turning point for Germany? | DW News
The AfD has emerged as the dominant force in Saxony-Anhalt, but election victories do not automatically translate into political power. What drove voters to back the party, and wh…
What do Saxony-Anhalt residents say about the far-right AfD win? | DW News
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won a landslide victory in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt. Many AfD supporters say the party understands the people's frustrations, w…
AfD's Siegmund: 'We have a mandate to govern' | DW News
Ulrich Siegmund, the lead candidate for Germany’s far-right AfD party in Saxony-Anhalt, said his party has a mandate to govern following its election success there. He said the Af…
AfD wins big in German state election | DW News
The far-right AfD party has achieved a huge victory in the election in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. But it appears it has not got enough votes to take control of the government the…
CDU's Schulze congratulates far-right AfD on election win | DW News
The center-right CDU's top candidate in Saxony-Anhalt and the sitting state premier called the result a defeat for his party. His CDU collapsed, losing half its vote tally from th…
Exit polls: Far-right AfD landslide winner in state vote in Saxony-Anhalt | DW News
Exit polls show the Alternative for Germany party has a strong lead in elections in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, but it is still unclear whether it will be able to form the country…
Building collapses near Delhi student hub | DW News
A five-story building used as a boys' hostel has collapsed in New Delhi, killing at least one person and trapping dozens more. Rescue teams are searching through the rubble as sur…
How one of Spain's hottest cities handles the heat | Focus on Europe
Seville, one of Spain’s hottest cities, is battling extreme temperatures with smart measures for workers and seniors. The city must transform its urban planning to cope with a war…
Zelenskyy welcomes US envoys Witkoff and Kushner to Kyiv | DW News
After meeting Vladimir Putin in Moscow, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the delegation as diplomat…
LIVE Germany Votes: Is the far-right AfD headed for a landmark result in Saxony-Anhalt? | DW News
Saxony-Anhalt's pivotal elections could reshape Germany as a whole. Join our live coverage for exit polls, real-time results and analysis as voters decide whether the far-right Af…
Indonesia: Volcano eruption grounds hundreds of flights | DW News
An eruption of Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano has disrupted air travel across the country, grounding all flights at Jakarta's main airport as well as domestic airstrips, as vol…
Europe's space independence? German rocket launch makes history | DW News
Europe has built satellites, funded space agencies, and developed cutting-edge technology for decades. But it has relied on others to launch missions. That may be changing. German…
Europe runs on American clouds | DW News
Europe talks a big game about digital sovereignty. But its data, AI and cloud infrastructure still rely heavily on a handful of US tech giants. Has Europe already lost control of …
Europe vs American Big Tech: Is the US already dominating the EU? | The Dip Podcast
Is Europe too dependent on American tech companies? From cloud services and AI infrastructure to email and data storage, much of Europe's digital economy runs on technology contro…
A group of masked people stops traffic at UK port | DW News
Hundreds of protesters dressed in black and wearing face coverings blocked roads and chanted “Stop the boats,” bringing traffic to and from the Port of Dover to a halt. For more n…
US says it hit three tankers after Iran attacked warships | DW News
The US military says it struck three Iranian oil tankers after two of its warships were targeted by Tehran. Washington says the vessels were part of a shadow network that helps fu…
Renewed momentum for Ukraine peace talks? | DW News
US President Donald Trump's top negotiators held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow amid a renewed push to end the war in Ukraine. They are expected to visit Ky…
AfD on track to emerge as the strongest force in state election | DW News
In Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, thousands took to the streets in the final days of the election campaign. While supporters gathered for the AfD’s closing rally, large …
Putin pauses strikes as US envoys shuttle between Moscow and Kyiv | DW News
Putin has halted strikes on Kyiv for three days as US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner hold talks in Moscow before visiting Ukraine. We ask security expert Jana Kobzova from…
Orangutan mother and infant rescued from wildfire in Indonesia | DW News
An orangutan mother and her infant were stranded as wildfires spread through Indonesia's Borneo. Rescuers brought them to safety before the flames could cut off their last refuge.…
US says it struck three Iranian oil tankers after its ships attacked | DW News
The US military says it has struck three Iranian oil tankers linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard. CENTCOM released footage it says shows the attacks near Kharg Island, the Strait…
Far-right AfD leads polls ahead of crucial Saxony-Anhalt state election in Germany | DW News
It’s the final day of campaigning ahead of a crucial state election in Germany that could give the far right a mandate to govern for the first time. Germany’s far-right Alternativ…
The three issues standing in the way of peace in Ukraine | DW News
Donald Trump says he has a new idea for ending Russia's war in Ukraine. But any peace proposal faces fundamental disagreements between Moscow and Kyiv that go far beyond what Trum…
Putin orders pause on Kyiv strikes as US envoys arrive in Moscow | DW News
Russia's president says strikes on Kyiv will pause for 72 hours. The announcement came as US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow to revive stalled peace effor…
Greta Thunberg urges climate reparations for Nepal | DW News
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg says support for Nepal should be viewed as climate reparations, not aid. #GretaThunberg #Nepal #Floods For more news go to: http://www.dw.c…
How can India stay ahead in the global medical tourism race? | DW News
India is one of the world's leading destinations for medical tourism, attracting patients from Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. Its strengths are affordable healthcare, sta…
Why is North Korea so good at women's youth football? | DW News
North Korea dominates women's youth football. Its under 20s are defending world champions and its under 17s have won back-to-back titles. What's behind their success? #NorthKorea …
Why opposition to AI data centers is growing in the US | DW Reporter
The artificial intelligence boom is creating demand for computing power. Data centers are springing up across the U.S.— and opposition is growing. Many U.S. residents say their he…
25 years on: Why the war on terror didn't make us all safer | DW News
It’s 25 years since the US launched its War on Terror following the 9/11 attacks. That war may have prevented another such attack on US soil. But al Qaida is not gone — and it has…