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Why the non-Western "talking club" for China, Russia and India matters | DW News
China’s Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin, and India’s Narendra Modi are among the powerful leaders who show up to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization — even though its summit…
The Far Right's Rise: Is Germany at a Breaking Point? | To the Point
Saxony-Anhalt faces a pivotal election. The AfD, led by top candidate Ulrich Siegmund, is polling strongly and could achieve a historic breakthrough. What would an AfD victory mea…
Can solar power solve Africa's energy crisis? | DW News
From Nigeria to Ethiopia and Kenya, demand for solar is soaring, improving both rural and city life. So why is adoption slow in some places? We explore the tensions shaping Africa…
Delhi's last generation of bicycle rickshaw drivers? | DW News
For decades, cycle rickshaws were a common sight on the streets of New Delhi. But now those who drive them could be among the last on the streets after the arrival of the e-ricksh…
Spanish PM Sanchez under fire over Ceuta crisis | DW News
Large demonstrations across Spain are putting Pedro Sanchez under pressure over his government's response to the Ceuta migration crisis, in which tens of thousands of people enter…
Why a seized Russian ship is reigniting tensions in Svalbard | DW News
A Russian ship has been seized in the Arctic, sparking accusations of piracy from Moscow and opening a new front in a legal battle that began with the annexation of Crimea. So why…
US Mint releases controversial Trump dollar coin | DW News
US Mint, which is an official bureau within the US Treasury Department, has released a controversial dollar coin with Trump's face on it. America has kept living presidents off it…
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies aged 92 — what was her legacy? | DW News
Celebrated US author and women's rights activist Gloria Steinem has died. DW speaks to journalist Jennifer Pozner, a colleague and friend of Steinem, about her legacy. Chapter Bre…
Energy analyst: 'Tanker traffic' through the Strait of Hormuz 'nowhere near normal' | DW News
Despite months of conflict, attacks on Gulf states and continuing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, oil supplies remain well above worst-case forecasts. Why? We ask Atlantic Cou…
North Atlantic drill highlights role of Iceland in Arctic defense | DW News
NATO has wrapped up its Northern Viking exercise. The alliance's nine-day drill centered on Iceland as the base to protect the north Atlantic and Arctic from Russia and China. DW'…
Putin’s best bet? | DW News
Putin is expected to mobilise troops in his continuing effort to take the Donbas region of Ukraine. But experts argue what’s left of the Donbas may not be worth the costly fight f…
UN warns 'supersized' El Niño could be the strongest ever | DW News
This year's El Niño may be the strongest on record yet. The World Meteorological Organization says it will intensify until at least February - and governments need to act before i…
Grok faces new allegations over child sexual abuse material | DW News
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok is facing lawsuits over alleged AI-generated child sexual abuse material. Now, a new lawsuit makes an even more serious claim. #dwdigital For more news…
Nepal disaster warning: Can the Himalayas prevent the next catastrophe? | DW News
Could Nepal's devastating flood have been prevented? Scientists found warning signs that the glacier there could collapse in hindsight, but predicting a disaster in time to save l…
Russia shutters German cultural centers in response to Germany closing Russian centers | DW News
Russia says it will close Germany's three Goethe-Institut cultural centers, in response to Germany shutting down the Russian House in Berlin and a consulate in Bonn. Diplomatic te…
Resignation, expulsion, 100% vote: What's happening in Tanzania? | DW News
Tanzania's political landscape has been shaken by the surprise resignation of Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi less than a year after taking office. The unexpected move has sparked…
Spain to pay for footballers to freeze their eggs | DW News
Spain’s football federation will pay for their national team players to freeze their eggs. Superstar Alexia Putellas successfully campaigned to give female footballers the choice …
UN warns: ‘Supersized’ El Nino could break all records | DW News
The UN says this year’s El Nino is on track to become the strongest ever and it’s almost certain to continue into 2027. While El Nino is a natural cycle, warmer oceans linked to c…
After catastrophic floods, a zip line helps Nepali villagers cross the river again | DW News
Desperate residents gather daily on the banks of Trishuli River in Nepal’s Nuwakot district , waiting for a chance to ride a makeshift zip line, after floods destroyed (every) oth…
Goethe-Institut closed in Russia: Germany's cultural outpost | DW News
Germany opened its Goethe-Institut in around 100 countries – after political tension, Russia is closing the local branch. But what does the Institut even do? #dwculture For more n…
From bird hunter to bird conservationist | DW News
This man once hunted birds for a living. Now he protects their nests. One profound moment led him to rethink his job. #Birds #Hunting #AnimalConservation #dwasia #dwindonesia For …
How right-wing influencers are fuelling the AfD's success | DW News
The AfD is as successful as ever. In Saxony-Anhalt, they could win an outright majority and for the first time govern a German state. What role do right-wing influencers play in t…
Anger in Malta after tycoon acquitted in journalist murder case | DW News
A Maltese jury has acquitted businessman Yorgen Fenech of masterminding the 2017 car‑bomb killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The family says the verdict l…
Police probe attempted arson attack on German defense firm | DW News
Police in Munich are investigating a suspected arson attack at a construction site outside the headquarters of a defense technology company. Two Bulgarian nationals have been arre…
Why is Russia coming for Germany? | Berlin Briefing Podcast
Germany has officially blamed Russia for a suspected hybrid attack at Leipzig airport. While Berlin has insisted the country is "not at war," the line between peace and conflict i…
Live: World Meteorological Organization's El Nino update | DW News
The El Nino weather phenomenon looks set to strengthen into next year. The periodic phenomenon that sees warming of sea temperatures in the eastern Pacific Ocean, could also be th…
Can sound help save dying coral reefs? | DW News
Coral reefs are bleaching so frequently that many no longer have time to recover. Scientists and artists are testing whether sound can help restore them. #dwenvironment For more n…
Does Germany's secret ballistic missile test signal a shift in its defense strategy? | DW News
Germany has quietly tested one of the most advanced long-range ballistic missiles ever considered for its arsenal. The launch of Israel Aerospace Industries' LORA missile system t…
Minneapolis shooting: Two killed and several wounded including police officers | DW News
Police say a gunman shot several people in a downtown Minneapolis high-rise, killing two and wounding several more. Three police officers were injured while responding to reports …
Ceuta migration crisis sparks opposition-backed protests to Sanchez' government | DW News
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Ceuta over migration, border security and the Spanish government’s handling of the crisis. Meanwhile, counter-demonstrations…