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Detention of prominent Palestinian doctor 'arbitrary', says UN rights body | DW News
Hussam Abu Safiya, a well-known Gazan doctor, has been held by Israel for more than a year and a half without charge or trial after he was arrested in a raid on the hospital he le…
Why is the IOC bringing Russia back to the Olympics now? | DW News
The International Olympic Committee has taken a major step towards bringing Russia back into the Olympic movement. But the cause of its ban from the Olympics – Russia’s war agains…
How Ukraine is weaponizing Russia’s size against itself | DW News
Russia’s vast territory has long been one of its greatest military advantages in the war against Ukraine. But is that strength becoming a weakness? DW Kyiv correspondent Nick Conn…
Why did the Vatican excommunicate a conservative Catholic sect? | DW News
Can Pope Leo XIV keep a polarized Catholic Church together? The Vatican has excommunicated a global splinter group, the Society of St. Pius X, which claims to serve hundreds of th…
Paraguayan senator doubles down on Mbappe insults | DW News
A Paraguayan senator has defended her racist insults towards French striker Kylian Mbappe, claiming they were a result of her upbringing. Despite "regretting" her comments, Celest…
Unstable New York high-rise sparks evacuations in Manhattan | DW News
US officials said a Manhattan high-rise building that was evacuated on Tuesday after two of its columns buckled is currently stable. The New York City fire department said it rece…
Trump says interim accord with Iran to end the war is "over" amid fresh strikes | DW News
The US president says the interim peace deal with Iran is "over" and that he doesn't want to deal with the Iranian leadership anymore - calling them "scum" and "cuckoo." He made t…
Pakistan and EU: A one-sided partnership? | DW News
The European Union buys nearly a third of Pakistan's exports but how important is Pakistan to Europe? #pakistan #europe #eu #textile #trade #dwbusiness For more news go to: http:/…
China's mega embassy in UK: are exiled Hong Kongers safe? | DW News
Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activists who escaped Chinese crackdowns told DW that they are worried it will put them in danger. But one China expert thinks that these concern…
Trump says US to lift Turkey sanctions and sell F-35 fighter jets to Ankara | DW News
US President Donald Trump has told his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan that Washington will lift sanctions and consider selling F-35 fighter jets, one of the world's most…
Marine le Pen stays in the presidential race | DW News
An appeals court in Paris has handed down a reduced verdict to French far-right figure Marine Le Pen for embezzlement of EU funds. She has taken that as a reason to run for presid…
Research suggests air pollution harms male fertility | DW News
Could the air we breathe be affecting male fertility? A four-year study found that exposure to common air pollutants during sperm development was associated with subtle DNA change…
Inside Germany’s race to build the drones of the future | DW News
Drones are reshaping warfare worldwide. Munich-based startup Tytan develops low-cost interceptor drones that are being tested by Ukraine and Germany's military. European armed for…
House arrest and ankle tag: will the ruling cripple Le Pen’s campaign? | DW News
A year under electronic monitoring could sharply limit Marine Le Pen’s movements, public events and voter outreach. Could these constraints reshape the race and boost Jordan Barde…
Landslide triggered by heavy rainfall strikes Kerala’s Wayanad district | DW News
At least four people were killed and others remain missing after a landslide struck in the southern state of Kerala's Wayanad district on Tuesday. Media reports said there was wor…
The impact of war on children in Gaza | DW News
A UN-commissioned report says children account for nearly a third of Palestinians killed in Gaza since October 2023 and accuses Israel of grave violations against children. Israel…
Spain's Pamplona bull run faces animal rights protests | DW News
The bull run at Pamplona's San Fermín festival draws thousands of visitors every year, while animal rights activists call it "vicious cruelty." What's your take? #spain #bullrun #…
Trump says he 'tested' NATO allies as summit opens in Ankara | DW News
NATO leaders have gathered in Ankara for a pivotal summit focused on defense spending, deterrence and alliance unity. But US President Donald Trump quickly set a confrontational t…
Can Trump deliver a deal this time? Peace for Ukraine? | DW News
US President Donald Trump says Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan is helping clinch a deal to end Russia's war on Ukraine. #nato #trump #erdoğan #russianukrainianwar #dwnews For …
Germany boosts defense role at NATO summit | DW News
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived in Ankara for the NATO summit, highlighting Berlin's commitment to strengthening the alliance's collective defense. With military spen…
EU airport border control chaos | DW News
Non-EU citizens are queueing for up to hours at airports in Europe because of a new border procedure that has replaced the passport stamping system. #europe #border #airport #trav…
Inside Ankara's NATO lockdown | DW News
Roadblocks, police checkpoints, empty streets. As NATO leaders gather for a closely watched summit, Turkey's capital has been turned into a high-security zone. Officials say the m…
Farage quits parliament to force high-stakes by-election | DW News
Nigel Farage has resigned from parliament amid mounting scrutiny over his finances, triggering a by-election in his Clacton constituency. The leader of the right-wing populist Ref…
Ukraine hits largest Russian oil refinery as fuel crisis continues | DW News
Ukrainian drones have struck Russia's biggest oil refinery in Omsk, in southwestern Siberia. It was one of the furthest Ukrainian strikes since the beginning of the war, and it co…
Explosions rock Damascus as French President Macron visits Syria | DW News
Explosions rocked Damascus as France's President Emmanuel Macron met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. Syria's Interior Ministry said that at least 18 people have been wounde…
Why is the EU talking to the Taliban? | DW News
Despite fierce criticism, the EU recently hosted what it described as “technical talks” with Taliban officials in Brussels. One key topic of the closed-door meeting was the deport…
US crash out of World Cup despite Trump's involvement | DW News
US President Donald Trump controversially lobbied FIFA to reverse a ban on USA striker Folarin Balogun. Despite causing an uproar and Balogun playing in the game, it did little to…
New budget: Is Germany spending too much on defense? | DW News
Germany’s 2027 draft budget was met with criticism from both economists and civil society. At its core: New debt, social cuts and another hike in defense spending. #Germany #Defen…
The World Cup's mental health boost | DW News
World Cups are about more than football. Psychologists say the shared experience of cheering, singing, and even suffering together can be good for your mental health. #WorldCup #W…
Live: NATO leaders' summit begins in Ankara | DW News
Leaders from NATO member countries gather in Turkey for the annual summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The summit comes after months of transatlantic friction, mostly…