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Pakistan's risky double role: Defending Saudi Arabia, mediating with Iran | DW News
Pakistan and Turkey say they are willing to deploy troops to Saudi Arabia under a new mutual defense agreement, with Riyadh facing continued attacks by Yemen’s Houthis. The move p…
First far-right parliament president elected in post-war Germany | DW News
For the first time in post-WWII Germany, a state parliament in Germany has elected a far-right speaker. Lawmakers met in Saxony-Anhalt amid protests and a vast police presence. Fo…
Lithuania's prime minister comments on Russian nuclear threat | DW News
Lithuania, one of the three Baltic States is under threat from Russia. Drone attacks, disinformation, so called hybrid warfare have almost become routine. Recently, the state-cont…
Belgian scientist Francis Halzen wins the Physics Nobel Prize for his work on neutrinos | DW News
This year's Nobel Prize for physics goes to Belgian scientist Francis Halzen for his groundbreaking work to demystify a rare group of neutrinos, tiny cosmic particles that researc…
Police fire teargas as hundreds of thousands join student protests over crumbling schools | DW News
There have been renewed clashes with police in multiple French cities as tens of thousands join nationwide school student protests by pupils angry about underfunded schools. Paren…
Far-right man elected Speaker of Saxony-Anhalt state parliament | DW News
The AfD has become the first far-right party since World War II to secure the post of speaker in a German state parliament. The breakthrough came in Saxony-Anhalt, where the party…
How big is Germany's new espionage scandal? | DW News
Germany's former spy chief August Hanning has been arrested on suspicion of espionage. Prosecutors are investigating allegations that classified information was obtained from insi…
Separatists win Quebec local elections | DW News
Quebec voters have brought the separatist Parti Québécois back to power, putting the question of independence back on the political agenda. Most Quebecers still don't support leav…
Protesters clash with police outside Kosovo’s parliament | DW News
Police and demonstrators clashed outside the parliament building in Pristina as protestors demanded a second, same-day vote on a bill that would curb the powers of the country’s w…
Seagrass: The tiny plant worth more than you think | DW News
Seagrass stores massive amounts of CO₂ and makes the sea a good home for countless species. Yet 60% of meadows in the Baltic Sea have disappeared. We look at how researchers are b…
Denying Israel's right to exist. Should it be illegal in Germany? | DW News
One German state aims to make denying Israel’s right to exist a criminal offense nationwide, pointing to rising antisemitism following the October 7 terror attacks. Critics warn o…
Thousands of students protested at Cornell University | DW News
This is the first major protest since the so-called "Cornell Seven" case made headlines across the United States.The students here protested in solidarity with their former school…
High-tech revolution in defense | DW News
Europe faces rising tensions and new threats. But the changing security landscape is also fueling innovation, creating new opportunities for businesses and reshaping entire region…
Specialist on Russia plague lab incident | DW News
The death of a lab worker in Siberia has caused worries of a plague outbreak in Russia. Authorities maintain the situation is under control. We talked to a specialist in infectiou…
Could Russia's deadly plague lab incident spark another pandemic? | DW News
Should we be worried about a death in Russia’s Far East that is suspected to have been caused by pneumonic plague? The case has raised questions about the risks posed by one of th…
Thousands in Spain protest housing crisis as snap elections loom | DW News
Thousands of protesters rallied across Spain to demand action against the country’s ongoing housing crisis. The demonstrations come as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announc…
A British icon promises a better 2027 | DW News
Deeply indebted and burning through cash, iconic British automaker Aston Martin – maker of James Bond’s car – desperately needs a change in fortunes. CEO Adrian Hallmark explains …
Why did the Pentagon rush to pull all of its B1 stealth bombers from a British airbase? | DW News
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says it was a routine redeployment but President Trump says it was in response to a threat. The decision comes a week after five men were arrested n…
Popularity boost from housing protests prompts Spain's leftwing leader to call snap vote | DW News
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced snap elections. It comes after center-right and far-right lawmakers in the Spanish parliament defeated a package of measures to tack…
Germany's spy chief warns risk of 'violent conflict' with Russia | DW News
Martin Jaeger, the head of foreign intelligence service, the BND warned that Germany's confrontation with Russia is becoming more dangerous, as Moscow ramps up what he described a…
Sudan's civil war spirals into what the UN calls the world's worst humanitarian crisis | DW News
More than three years of fighting in Sudan have driven more than 13 million people from their homes and left some 30 million in need of humanitarian assistance. Urgently needed in…
Why the US wants Iceland and Latvia fears Russia | DW News
What do you do when a much bigger power starts leaning on you? Iceland is facing renewed US intertest in the Arctic. Latvia is spending billions to deter Russia. Two small countri…
AI regulation: China or US? | The Dip Podcast
The AI race isn't just about who builds the smartest model. It's about who writes the rules. Can the rest of the world trust one system more than the other? #dwbusiness #dwdip For…
German and US scientists honored for research into brain chemistry | DW News
The 2026 Nobel Prize for medicine has been awarded to American Karl Deisseroth, and Germans Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel. They were recognized for their discoveries on light and…
German intelligence chief fears violent conflict with Russia | DW News
Germany's foreign intelligence chief says, "Germany is in danger of becoming embroiled in a violent conflict with Russia." #dwgermanpolitics For more news go to: http://www.dw.com…
Israel is holding nationwide ceremonies for those killed in the Hamas terror attacks | DW News
It is marking the October 7th anniversary on October 5 because its official national memorial day is determined by the Hebrew calendar. Flags were lowered to half-mast on public b…
Spain's housing crisis sparks political showdown | DW News
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called an early election after his minority government suffered a serious setback in Congress, where lawmakers rejected measures aimed at …
Nobel Prize in medicine 2026 | DW News
Nobel Prize 2026 explained: the breakthrough that lets scientists switch brain cells on and off with light. Known as optogenetics, this technology helps researchers map the brain …
Right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro wins first round over incumbent Lula | DW News
Brazil is heading to a presidential runoff after the top two finishers in Sunday's election were unable to secure enough votes for outright victory. Challenger Flávio Bolsonaro wo…
Could Germany's far-right AfD ban public broadcasting? | DW News
The far-right AfD wants to abolish public broadcasting in Germany. Will Saxony-Anhalt be the beginning of the end for its established media? #dwgermanpolitics For more news go to:…