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School stabbings shake Poland | DW News
A series of school stabbings in Poland has left one person is dead and several wounded in recent days. Police say the incidents could be linked to an online challenge. For more ne…
Christa Pike survived two lethal injections. Now what? | DW News
After surviving two doses of a lethal injection drug, Christa Pike's case has thrust the US death penalty back into the spotlight. As officials in the state of Tennessee investiga…
Can selling passports ease Argentina's debt? | DW News
Argentina's passport ranks 14th globally and gives holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 150 destinations. Now that might be up for grabs, for a one-time price …
Is the US retreating from the world? Charles Kupchan on the future of US global leadership | DW News
US troops are leaving Iraq, American bombers are being withdrawn from Britain, and Washington is scaling back its international commitments. Is Donald Trump simply reshaping US fo…
How the housing crisis is driving political anger in Europe | DW News
Housing costs are spiraling across Europe, leading to snap elections in Spain and in Berlin - the surprise victory of leftists vowing to expropriate large real estate companies. E…
Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport | DW News
Iran-backed Houthis have claimed an attack on Riyadh's international airport. Smoke was seen rising at the airport, as several explosions were heard in the Saudi capital. #dwnews …
Could anger over Maricarmen Abascal's death reshape housing in Spain? | DW News
87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal spent her final days in hospital after being evicted from the Madrid apartment she had lived in for more than seven decades. Before her death, she u…
Canadian poet Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature | DW News
The Nobel Prize in Literature can turn a writer into a global name overnight. But behind literature's most prestigious award is a history of gender imbalance and secrecy. Chapter …
UK PM Burnham tells Merz he wants to 'bring the UK closer' to Europe | DW News
Bring the UK closer to Europe” is what Andy Burnham says he wants to do on first visit to an EU country. #dwgermanpolitics For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on …
Fighting near Yemen threatens key Red Sea trade route | DW News
Fighting near Yemen is putting a key Red Sea trade route under pressure . DW speaks to Timothy Walker, Senior Researcher and Maritime Project Leader at the Institute for Security …
Erdogan's Izmir takeover | DW News
A hugely controversial defection in Turkey has handed control of the mayor's office in Izmir, an opposition stronghold, to President Erdogan's AKP. Mayor Cemil Tugay's switch, cri…
If Russia attacks NATO, is Germany ready? | DW News
What if Russia attacks a NATO member? The German military has drawn up a secret defense plan, mapping out the country's role in the event of an escalation. It shows how civil and …
War abroad, soaring prices at home: Is Trump in trouble? | To the Point
Are Donald Trump and the Republicans heading for a political setback? The U.S. Midterm Elections are widely seen as the first major test of Trump's presidency. Even though his nam…
Russian strike on passenger buses in Ukraine kills at least 30 people | DW News
Ukrainian officials say a Russian strike blew up two buses in the eastern city of Kramatorsk, killing at least 30 people and injuring 18 others. #dwnews For more news go to: http:…
Why US voters won’t retire their gerontocracy | DW News
Is the US now more a “gerontocracy” than democracy? The president and many key powerbrokers are in their 70s and 80s. Although half of the population is 40 or younger, only a fift…
Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature | DW News
Anne Carson has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Canadian poet, essayist and classicist is known for blending ancient Greek literature with contemporary poetry…
Indian opposition leaders detained during voter roll protest | DW News
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Vadra were detained by police alongside other lawmakers in a protest in New Delhi. Their unannounced protest was a sh…
Gaza's children | DW News
Three years have passed since the October 7th Hamas-led terror attack on southern Israel and the start of the war that followed. In Gaza, a generation of children is growing up ma…
What Maricarmen's death means ahead of snap elections | DW News
An 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked protests across Spain has died. María del Carmen Abascal, known as Maricarmen, became the face of the country's housing crisis after sh…
Protests erupt after María del Carmen Abascal's death | DW News
The symbol of Madrid's housing crisis protests, Maria del Carmen Abascal, has died in hospital, leading to an outpouring of grief among demonstrators on the streets of the Spanish…
Ebola death puts Kenya's defenses to the test | DW News
An Ebola patient traveled through DR Congo and Uganda before dying in isolation in Nairobi. Kenyan authorities are now tracing contacts and looking for further infections. The cas…
France's missile test draws fire from Moscow | DW News
France has conducted a test of a new nuclear-capable missile, with President Emmanuel Macron saying it sent a "strong and clear" message. The launch comes at a time of heightened …
Lindt chocolate sparks Ube debate | DW News
Lindt’s new “Bali Style Ube” is sparking a debate about the origins of ube - the ingredient behind popular purple desserts and lattes. The plant itself is found in tropical region…
Can Africa keep more of its own wealth? | DW News
Can Africa create more value from its own resources instead of exporting them raw? Aliko Dangote believes it can, and his latest project in East Africa aims to prove it. #dwcurren…
French mayor shields students during protests | DW News
The mayor of a Paris suburb stepped between police and student protesters, then got tear-gassed. He says the French government should answer their demands, not send in police. For…
Why NATO is gathering all its members in Kyiv | DW News
Four and a half years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, NATO's highest ranking committee gathered in Kyiv with representatives from all 32 member states. Committee ch…
Global power shifts: How Europe is turning to India | DW News
India and Europe are moving closer. Trade is one driver, but strategy matters more. As US reliability is questioned and China’s rise reshapes geopolitics, can they build a lasting…
Russia eases plague precautions despite unknown cause of death | DW News
The World Health Organization wants answers from Russia after the unexplained death of a researcher at a plague laboratory in Siberia. While Moscow says there is no epidemic risk …
Uranium dealer arrested in Geogia | DW News
Authorities in Georgia have arrested a man who was allegedly planning to sell uranium to a foreign buyer for $700,000. He could face up to 10 years in prison. For more news go to:…
October 7 looms over Israel's first election since the 2023 attacks | DW News
Three years after the Hamas-led attacks, grief and unanswered questions still shape Israeli society. The anniversary comes as voters prepare for the country's first election since…