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Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House | DW News
US President Donald Trump said he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them of unfavorable coverage. CNN called the move an attack on press freedom. …
UN Report finds “reasonable grounds” to believe the US committed war crimes in Iran | DW News
A UN-backed fact-finding mission says it has found “reasonable grounds” to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including one that reportedly hit…
Berlin museum extends display of Merkel portrait due to high demand | DW News
Due to high demand, a portrait of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel will stay on display in a Berlin museum for several months longer than planned. #dwgermanpolitics For more…
Is Europe heading into another energy crisis? | DW News
Europe avoided a gas crunch after Russia's invasion of Ukraine by turning to LNG imports. But with gas storage levels well below normal, rising prices, and disruption to shipments…
Pakistan: Can 'She Drives' keep women safe and transgender people working? | DW News
The Lahore transport service "She Drives" caters exclusively to women while also empowering transgender people by training them as drivers. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/…
India's Russian oil habit could be getting a lot more expensive | DW News
A new bill in Washington could allow tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil. For India, one of Russia's biggest customers, that could put more than $100 billion in …
Can the AfD be stopped by Germany’s 'Lady in Red'? | DW News
We travelled to Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania ahead of a regional election with national consequences. The SPD’s “Lady in Red,” Manuela Schwesig, is fighting to stop the far-right…
Russia votes as Putin faces growing war fatigue | DW News
Russia is holding its first parliamentary election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Although Vladimir Putin's United Russia party is expected to secure another victory, r…
Spanish police clash with migrants as Ceuta crisis deepens | DW News
Spanish police have begun moving hundreds of migrants from makeshift beach camps to a new temporary facility in the North African enclave of Ceuta. The operation turned tense as p…
Can German chancellor Friedrich Merz save his party from another election blow? | DW News
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a crucial test in this weekend's election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. With his CDU heading toward one of its weakest results in the st…
Drone alert: DW team films night-time evacuation of Ukrainian train | DW News
Russia aims to cripple the Ukrainian railway system by stepping up its drone attacks. To avoid casualties, Ukraine introduced new safety protocols in place. DW team has experience…
Deadly suicide bomb hits Pakistan | DW News
At least 16 people were killed and over 50 others injured after a suicide attacker drove an explosives-laden car into a police facility in northwestern Pakistan. Many of the dead …
Nigeria investigates the death of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody | DW News
Protests have broken out in Nigeria after 37 suspected illegal miners died in custody. Police say the detainees were arrested during operations in Niger State earlier in the week …
Putin's party in trouble? | DW News
Russians head to the polls amid record anxiety, growing calls for peace and low support for Putin's United Russia. Can the Kremlin secure the result it wants without electoral fra…
Thousands displaced as Houthi advance worsens Yemen’s humanitarian crisis | DW News
Renewed fighting in Yemen between the Iran-back Houthi rebels and the government forces backed by Saudi Arabia and other countries has escalated in the past two weeks. The United …
Ukraine war casts long shadow over Russia's tightly controlled State Duma election | DW News
Russians are voting in their first parliamentary election since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. But as the Kremlin seeks a show of support for President Vladimir Putin's …
Hundreds of migrants in Ceuta taken to new shelter | DW News
Spain is scrambling to house thousands of migrants in Ceuta after chaotic scenes on the beaches. On Friday, police began transferring people to a new port facility — the fifth cen…
State election showdown: AfD eyes Germany's 'Meck-Pomm' | DW German Politics
The far-right AfD is leading the polls ahead of Sunday's election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany's least populous state. Social Democrat state leader Manuela Schwesig h…
Shooting at high school in the Philippines kills at least three young people | DW News
At least three people were killed in a school shooting in the southern Philippines, including the 16-year-old suspected gunman. There was no immediate information about a possible…
A new microstate in Europe? | DW Shorts
Albania is considering a sovereign state for the Bektashi Order in its capital, Tirana. The project could create the world’s smallest country — and raise bigger questions about re…
Berlin has space. So why is housing getting expensive? | DW News
The worsening housing crisis in big German cities is pushing politicians to rethink ideas that were once considered off-limits. Should protected public spaces be used for new home…
Russians leave for Georgia amid fears of new mobilization | DW News
As Russia prepares for parliamentary elections, fears are growing that the Kremlin could announce a new wave of military mobilization once the vote is over. While President Vladim…
Netanyahu vows citizenship crackdown over Gaza war documentary | DW News
An award-winning documentary about civilian deaths in Gaza has triggered a political firestorm in Israel. After senior officials condemned the film as anti-Israeli and antisemitic…
Ed Sheeran tour fallout after Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian remarks | DW News
Rapper Macklemore has been removed from the US leg of Ed Sheeran’s tour after pro-Palestinian remarks on stage, prompting the remaining support acts to pull out in solidarity. The…
Several people die from rare “airport malaria” cases around Frankfurt Airport | DW News
A third person has died in a rare malaria outbreak linked to Frankfurt Airport. Two residents living near the airport were infected despite not travelling abroad or working at the…
AI should be treated like nuclear weapons | DW News
Could superintelligent AI become more dangerous than nuclear weapons — and ultimately threaten humanity? Nate Soares says the danger is real: “A nuclear weapon can level a city. A…
Dozens found dead in Nigeria detention facility | DW News
Questions are being asked about how at least 37 suspected illegal miners died while in state custody in Nigeria. Officials say the detainees died of 'disease', but one report sugg…
Carney pokes Trump as Canada turns to Europe | DW News
How is the US viewing Canada's latest pitch towards Europe? Prime Minister Mark Carney used a speech to the European Parliament to strengthen Canada’s ties with Europe while takin…
King Charles warns of 'existential danger' of AI falling into wrong hands | DW News
Britain’s King Charles hosted leaders from several major AI companies in Scotland. One topic was the growing concern over the rapid development of powerful AI systems. In his spee…
When AI doesn't listen: the growing alignment problem | DW News
OpenAI has revealed a series of incidents in which its AI models concealed mistakes, bypassed instructions and took actions they weren't authorized to take. The cases highlight a …