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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…
"The window to ban the AfD may be closing" | DW News
Thuringia's Interior Minister Georg Maier says there is enough evidence to begin proceedings to ban the far-right Alternative for Germany party's regional branch in Thuringia. He …
How Spain's pro-migrant, anti-Trump PM defies political gravity | DW News
He's plagued by problems, but Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is proving to be one of Europe’s great political survivors. His international profile keeps rising due to his cr…
Cuba hit by nationwide blackout as power crisis deepens | DW News
A nationwide blackout struck Cuba after its power grid collapsed, leaving millions without electricity. Grid operator UNE began restoring some services, but by late afternoon was …
Ukraine hits Russia's largest refinery in one of its deepest strikes yet | DW News
Ukrainian drones 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. DW's Anthony H…
After Khamenei's Death: What's Behind Iran's Massive Funeral Procession? | DW News
Tens of thousands of people have lined the streets of Tehran to bid farewell to Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. But do these images truly reflect public sentim…
Mount Etna eruption forces flight cancellations | DW News
Mount Etna erupted for a tenth consecutive day, sending a plume of ash thousands of meters into the sky and streams of lava down its slopes. The activity forced flight cancellatio…
Erdogan hosts NATO: A difficult, but indispensable ally? | DW News
NATO leaders are gathering in Ankara (July 7–8) for a summit at a critical moment for the alliance. Russia's war against Ukraine, instability in the Middle East, and pressure to s…
Canada chooses Germany for submarine deal | DW News
Canada has announced a major submarine deal with German naval shipbuilder TKMS. It will add 12 more submarines to the country's existing fleet of four. The bid was put forward by …
Militant group offers power to Palestinian technocrats; Israel calls it a 'stunt' | DW News
After nearly 20 years in charge of the Gaza Strip, Hamas announced the dissolution of its de facto government. The move is seen as a major political shift for the Palestinian mili…
Deadly riot breaks out in Sri Lanka prison | DW News
A mass riot broke out at a high-security prison 30 kilometers north of the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo. Authorities say fighting between inmates from two drug gangs left dozens de…
US President Donald Trump reignites his feud with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni | DW News
Donald Trump renewed his attack on Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, posting a Truth Social photo of her smiling at him with the caption 'restraining order needed.' The meme could make f…
Erdogan hosts NATO: A difficult, but indispensable ally | DW News
NATO leaders meet in Ankara at a critical time for the alliance. As the war in Ukraine raises Turkey’s strategic importance, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is gaining influence on…
Trump confirms he asked FIFA to review US footballer's suspension | DW News
US President Donald Trump admitted he called FIFA’s chief Gianni Infantino after US striker Folarin Balogun’s red card saw him suspended from playing the next World Cup match agai…
A wave of Russian missiles and drones kill at least 21 people | DW News
Russia has launched another massive assault on the Ukrainian capital, killing at least 20 people in Kyiv and the surrounding area. The attack has exposed critical gaps in the coun…
Aid groups protest cuts to Germany's development assistance | DW News
Over a dozen German aid organizations have protested further cuts to Germany’s development assistance and humanitarian aid. Since 2023, the budget of Germany's development ministr…
Typhoon Maysak batters southern China | DW News
Typhoon Maysak has triggered severe flooding across parts of southern China, with heavy rainfall inundating streets, neighborhoods, and transportation routes. For more news go to:…
Is Donald Trump giving FIFA orders? | DW News
FIFA has reversed a match ban for star USA striker Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump reportedly called FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The controversial U-turn means Balogun, th…
Did FIFA lift Balogun's match suspension after a Trump phone call? | DW News
Football's governing body FIFA is under fire for allegedly reversing a US footballer's match suspension following an intervention from US President Donald Trump. US striker Folari…
What's the biggest US culture shock for World Cup fans? | DW News
World Cup fans are experiencing a culture shock in the US. Many are astounded by the food portion sizes and the tipping culture. #WorldCup #USA #TippingCulture #dwsports For more …
Latvian president says NATO must focus on defense capabilities | DW News
Ahead of the NATO summit, Latvia's President Edgars Rinkevics told DW that while he welcomed NATO countries' commitments to spend 5% of GDP on defense, they must also focus on get…
Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv ahead of NATO summit | DW News
Russia struck Kyiv heavily overnight, hitting residential areas just days after last week's deadly strikes. Before the attack, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that …
Protesters form human chain to defend Mallorca coastline | DW News
Demonstrators formed a two-kilometer-long human chain along Es Trenc beach to protest overtourism and a proposed law they say could weaken protections for the Balearic coastline. …
Coordinated rebel attacks pressure Mali’s junta | DW News
Jihadists linked to Al-Qaeda and Tuareg rebel separatists carried out a wave of coordinated assaults across Mali, piling further pressure on the military junta to make good on its…
What is Khamenei's funeral revealing about Iran? | DW News
The six-day funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is underway, with authorities shutting down streets, airspace and daily life in Tehran. Massive crowds ar…
Rescuers still searching for Venezuela quake victims | DW News
Eleven days after twin earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, official rescue efforts are being scaled back as the chances of finding survivors diminishes. However,many volunteers…
'Pink Flamingo' protesters in Tirana demand resignation of PM Edi Rama | DW News
Anti-government 'Pink Flamingo' protests in Albanian continued for the 35th day, sparked by a luxury property development linked to Donald Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner. Proteste…
DW's Johan Ramirez reports from the city of La Guaira where thousands are missing | DW News
The coastal city of La Guaira was devastated by the Venezuelan earthquakes. Eleven days after the twin quakes, the official death toll is around 3,000 and thousands are missing. T…
Iranian leaders make show of unity at Khamenei funeral | DW News
Many of Iran’s leaders joined vast crowds of mourners in Tehran to pay their respects to slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Figures including three of Khamenei’s sons and the lead…
As the US marks 250 years of independence: what is the state of transatlantic ties? | DW News
In his July 4th speech marking 250 years of independence US President Donald Trump called the United States the world's strongest and most powerful nation. But he made no mention …