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Heels hit the streets at Madrid Pride race | DW News
Dozens of participants sprinted through central Madrid in high heels as the Spanish capital marked Pride Week with one of its most popular annual events. #dwnews #pride #madrid Fo…
Inside the global fascination with Taylor Swift's wedding | DW News
Just as America gears up to celebrate its 250th birthday, another very American spectacle has captured global attention: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Reports of a lavish, multi-…
World Cup love affair - How a Kansas town embraced Algeria | DW News
A small town in Kansas has opened its arms to Algeria at the World Cup. But the community's welcome goes far beyond simple hospitality. The people of Lawrence have thrown their su…
Iran confronts an uncertain future | DW News
Beyond the headlines and military exchanges, Iran faces a pivotal moment. As Tehran reassesses its regional position and the regime grapples with questions of security and influen…
Eight days under rubble — rescued | DW News
A Venezuelan security guard was rescued after spending eight days trapped beneath a collapsed shopping mall. Rescuers called the 70-hour operation their most complex ever. #dwnews…
China's 'ethnic unity' law- a new tool to silence dissent? | DW News
China adopts a new law to protect ethnic unity. Critics say it could tighten control over minorities, and extend Beijing’s reach to people far beyond China’s borders. 0:00 What's …
Man rescued alive from the rubble eight days after the twin earthquakes in Venezuela | DW News
In Venezuela, rescuers have pulled a survivor from a collapsed building eight days after twin earthquakes struck the north of the country. The 43-year-old security guard had been …
Ukraine wants to export weapons - while still fighting Russia | DW News
Ukraine has spent more than four years asking allies for weapons. Now Kyiv says it is ready to sell some of its own — drones, counter-drone systems and battlefield tech developed …
What does China's "Ethnic Unity Law" mean for its ethnic minorities and for Taiwan? | DW News
China began implementing its new, so-called "Ethnic Unity Law" on July 1. Western governments have raised concerns over how Beijing could use the law to forcibly assimilate ethnic…
Is Russia opening a new front? Ukraine warns of northern offensive | DW News
Is Russia preparing to launch a new offensive in northern Ukraine? Ukraine's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, says Kyiv is preparing for the possibility of a Russian attack …
Couple in Indonesia caned for kissing on TikTok livestream | DW News
Aceh allows up to 100 lashes for morality offenses including adultery, gambling and gay sex. The region was granted permission to enforce religious law in the 2000s in a deal to e…
Merz unveils sweeping reforms to boost German economy | DW News
Germany's coalition government has announced a wide-ranging package of pension, tax and labor reforms aimed at boosting economic growth and strengthening competitiveness. Chancell…
Germany’s government announces reform package to jump-start the economy | DW News
After months of disagreements, Germany’s governing coalition has agreed on sweeping reforms to revive its economy. Chancellor Merz hopes changes to the tax code, less bureaucracy …
Russia launches massive overnight strike on Kyiv | DW News
Kyiv came under one of the war’s longest aerial assaults, with Russian missiles and drones pounding the Ukrainian capital for 11 hours. At least 18 people were killed and dozens i…
VW wants deeper cuts. Workers could stand in the way | DW News
Volkswagen management has big cost-cutting plans, with reports putting 50,000 more jobs and four production sites in Germany on the chopping block. But unions, workers and politic…
Uganda's army chief shuts down media, tightens grip on power | DW News
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the president's son, has ordered major media outlets closed and overseen arrests of opposition figures, raising growing concerns about press freedom a…
11-year-old crashes into group of Thai monks | DW News
Driving his parents' truck, an 11-year-old boy crashed into a procession of Buddhist monks in northeastern Thailand, killing at least nine. They were part of a group of over 30 mo…
Google loses fight against massive anti-trust fine | DW News
Google has lost its battle against the biggest anti-trust penalty in European history. The European Court of Justice has upheld a record fine of more than 4.1 billion euros, rejec…
Why is the German chancellor being criticized for his World Cup post? | DW News
A World Cup heartbreak turned into a political own goal? Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing backlash for a post saying ‘what a game!’ and that he is proud of the nation…
Russia's biggest ever attacks hit Kyiv, but is it Ukraine that has the advantage | DW News
Russia launched a major overnight aerial attack on Kyiv, killing several people and injuring dozens more. Russia's intensified attacks come as Ukraine's own drone campaign against…
Calling in sick is getting harder in Germany | DW News
Chancellor Merz has criticized Germany's sick-leave rate as too high in the past and announced measures to bring it down — sparking a heated debate in the country. Today, the gove…
German prosecutors say Ukraine ordered 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage | DW News
German prosecutors are saying that Ukrainian state authorities ordered the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline linking Europe with Russia. A Ukrainian national, named Se…
NATO - caught in Erdogan's trap? | To The Point
Turkey has the secondlargest army inNATO, is rapidly expanding its defense industry, and is steadily seeking to increase its global geopolitical influence. President Recep Tayyi…
BREAKING: German prosecutors say Ukraine ordered Nord Stream pipeline sabotage | DW News
German prosecutors say a suspect charged with sabotaging the Nord Stream pipeline between Europe and Russia in September 2022 acted 'on the orders of state authorities in Ukraine.…
Tornado sweeps across Lake Constance | DW News
According to the German Weather Service (DWD), a tornado formed over Lake Constance off the coast of Friedrichshafen. DWD meteorologist Kai-Uwe Nerding stated that the waterspout …
How the US shapes the world: 250 years of power and policy | DW News
For 250 years, the United States has shaped global politics — sometimes stepping back, often stepping in. But is it really a story of isolationism vs. intervention? #dwgeopolitics…
Why Bangladesh fans support Argentina in the FIFA World Cup | DW News
Millions in Bangladesh support Argentina’s national football team as if it was their own. It’s even helped improve diplomatic relations between the countries. Why the craze? For m…
"Most massive" Russian attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv | DW News
Russia launched a large-scale overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital early Thursday, with powerful explosions shaking Kyiv for hours. The strikes killed at least …
Germany charges a Ukrainian over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts | DW News
German prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian man over the 2022 Nord Stream explosions under the Baltic Sea. The pipelines, which carried Russian natural gas to Europe, were heavily…
Pakistan investigates deadly tutoring center roof collapse in Lahore | DW News
Families in Lahore are mourning 14 children killed when the roof of a tutoring center collapsed during class. Witnesses describe frantic rescue efforts as residents joined emergen…