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US-Iran tensions flare as Khamenei is laid to rest | DW News
Iran is burying its late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as fresh US strikes hit targets across the country — and Tehran retaliates with drone attacks on US bases in the Gulf. Preside…
Why is Iran targeting ships again? | DW News
Just weeks after Washington and Tehran agreed to a ceasefire, ships are under attack again. The aim is to show that if Iran faces pressure, the global economy may feel it too. How…
Trump wants to sell F-35s to Turkey. Why it won't be so easy | DW News
Trump says Turkey could get F‑35 fighter jets. But US law, Congress, and Russia’s S‑400 system all stand in the way. So is this a real deal, or just political signaling? #dwcurren…
Why is sachet alcohol everywhere in Nigeria despite a ban? | DW News
Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC announced a full ban on alcohol in sachets and small bottles below 200ml since December 2025 for pub…
Recovery or ruin: Can Germany escape the crisis? | To the Point
Germany was once Europe's economic powerhouse. Today, many see a country struggling with slow growth, declining competitiveness, political uncertainty, and public frustration. Whe…
The Indus Waters Treaty: A new flashpoint between India and Pakistan? | DW News
India has been ramping up pressure on Pakistan, recently threatening to restrict water flows from the Indus River System. Pakistan has warned that such a move could lead to war. W…
Can Ukraine build Patriots fast enough to stop Russian missiles? | DW News
Donald Trump says the US will give Ukraine the license to produce Patriot missiles in the country. Its something Ukraine has wanted for some time. The Patriot missile system is in…
Why Europe wants a digital euro | DW News
The digital euro is one step closer to reality after winning a key vote in the European Parliament today. It's not just about making payments easier. EU leaders see the digital cu…
Urban heat crisis: UN‑Habitat chief calls for radical rethink | DW News
Up to 8 degrees difference within one city: Anaclaudia Rossbach, UN-Habitat chief shows how heat drives inequality and why faster political action is needed. Chapters: 00:00 Intro…
A Jewish moped heir says the AfD is exploiting his family’s name | DW News
A Nazi-dispossessed Jewish family says Germany’s far right is exploiting its name — through a popular East German moped. #germany #afd #dwgermanpolitics #DReel For more news go to…
Trump overshadows NATO summit with attacks on allies | DW News
NATO leaders in Ankara pledged higher defense spending and support for Ukraine. But that show of unity followed a rocky opening, dominated by Donald Trump's complaints that Europe…
Flamingos vs Luxury Resort in Albania | DW News
This Albanian wetland is home to flamingos, pelicans and hundreds of bird species. Now conservationists fear a planned luxury resort could threaten this fragile ecosystem. For mor…
India's women workers face a heat wave crisis | DW News
Extreme heat is forcing India's informal workers, especially women, off the job. As temperatures rise, women face the hidden burden of lost wages, unpaid care work, and rising hea…
Why is Germany’s military playing war games? | DW News
How to prepare for the threat of war? The German armed forces have returned to the game board by tapping into a century-old military tradition. #DWGermanpolitics, #DReel For more …
Egypt fans gather among Gaza’s ruins to cheer against Argentina | DW News
Egyptian fans in Gaza City gathered among the rubble to cheer their team against Argentina in the World Cup last 16. But before kick-off, a strike killed a Palestinian aid officia…
US President threatens to end all trade with Spain | DW News
Donald Trump has described Spain as a "terrible partner" for Madrid's refusal to spend more on defense and back the US war on Iran. We ask an expert if Spain should be worried, or…
An unlikely solar alliance | DW News
Cuba is running out of oil and gas because of the US. Now China is filling the gap with solar #DWEnvironment For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: …
Hungary suspends ‘Pro-Orban’ public broadcasts in state media overhaul | DW News
Hungary's main public TV channel halted news broadcasts and aired an apology for years of alleged misinformation. The move is part of Prime Minister Peter Magyar's effort to disma…
Who was Ali Khamenei? | DW News
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ruled Iran with an iron fist for 37 years. As supreme leader, he expanded the country's military power and suppressed pro-democracy movements. He also repea…
Why oil markets stabilized far faster than anticipated | DW News
When the US Iran war started, many feared the world was headed for a devastating, global oil crisis. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important energy chokepoints on the pl…
Ukraine’s patriot announcement unlikely to be silver bullet Zelenskyy hopes for | DW News
President Trump has offered a major boost to Ukraine's air defenses at the NATO summit in Turkey. Speaking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines, Trump sai…
France opens probe over racist comments on Mbappé | DW News
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into aggravated public insult and incitement to hatred or violence after a Paraguay senator racially abused Kylian Mbappé following…
Iran deal dead but NATO “love” alive | DW News
Donald Trump furiously criticized European allies for failing to publicly support his earlier attacks on Iran. But at the NATO summit, he said “love” filled the room. Which sentim…
Boost or bust the AfD? Inside Friedrich Merz’ gamble to reform Germany | Berlin Briefing
Can German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stop the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany? Germany's coalition government has launched sweeping reforms on the economy, pensions …
NATO: Can Germany make a difference? | DW News
Germany was once criticized as NATO's weak link on defense spending. At the summit in Ankara, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is trying to show that Berlin has turned a corner. But will…
US and Iran trade new strikes as Trump declares ceasefire dead | DW News
US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over. His comments came shortly after Washington and Tehran began trading strikes again. The US says it hit dozens of tar…
Fact check: Fake videos of Khamenei funeral fool the internet | DW News
The funeral of former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is underway. Meanwhile, videos showing massive crowds honoring him are going viral. But many of them are fake and foo…
Why Trump declared the Iran ceasefire ‘over’ | DW News
US President Donald Trump has declared the end of the Memorandum of Understanding that suspended the US-Israeli war with Iran. The comments came after the US said Iran struck seve…
Funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Iraq | DW News
A weeklong funeral ceremony for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has moved to Iraq, with thousands attending the procession in Iraq’s city of Najaf. #dwnews #dwsh…
Europe looks for tools to slow Chinese goods | DW News
The pressure is growing for Europe to do more to curb a trade imbalance with China that’s damaging the economy – in particular the car industry. But how? Gabriel Felbermayr is an …