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Bodies of Pakistani sailors killed by Somali pirates return home | DW News
The bodies of three Pakistani sailors have arrived in Karachi after they were killed during a Somali pirate hostage crisis that lasted more than five months. The oil tanker was hi…
Spain's housing crisis triggers snap election | DW News
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has dissolved parliament and called a snap election for November 29. He made the announcement after his minority government suffered a major s…
Spain's PM calls snap elections for November | DW News
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called snap elections for November 29. The move comes after his minority government suffered a parliamentary defeat on Friday, when lawmak…
Yemen’s government launches counter‑offensive against Houthis | DW News
The Saudi‑backed Yemeni government has just announced a major offensive aimed at retaking Houthi‑controlled areas. Houthi forces launched a major offensive in recent weeks, seizin…
Brazilian election headed to runoff | DW News
Latin America's largest election is headed to a second round after neither incumbent President Lula da Silva nor Senator Flavio Bolsonaro managed to win over 50% of the vote. Bols…
How Iran cheers US exit from Iraq | DW News
Iran has spent years quietly building influence in neighboring Iraq. Now, as the US pulls out, Tehran sees an opportunity to expand its reach even further. #DWGeopolitics #MappedO…
Why Friedrich Merz’s Kyiv visit means more than usual | DW News
As DW’s Nick Connolly reports this really is a difficult period to be living in Kyiv, and that was exactly why today’s visit from the German Chancellor meant more than previous di…
Can Yemen turn the tide against the Houthis? | DW News
Yemen's government has announced a major military campaign to retake Houthi-held territory just as the rebels claim to have launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilit…
LIVE: Results and analysis of Brazil's pivotal election | DW News
The polls have closed, the counting is underway, and Brazil is waiting to see whether a winner emerges tonight. The race was on a knife-edge as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva…
Could this be a turning point in the Tigray war? | DW News
Ethiopian federal forces are now in full control of Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, after rebel fighters withdrew from the city. It's a major victory for Prime Minister…
What Germany's new military and energy aid means for Ukraine | DW News
As Ukraine prepares for a fifth winter of war, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced fresh military and energy support during a visit to Kyiv. The package includes fundin…
Two dead in Catalonia due to torrential rains | DW News
Two people have died and one person is missing after torrential rains triggered flooding near Barcelona in northeastern Spain. As emergency crews searched affected areas, Spain's …
Brazil votes in tight election between Lula and Bolsonaro | DW News
Brazil is voting in a high-stakes presidential election, with left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva seeking a fourth non-consecutive term against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro,…
Can Brazil avoid a runoff election? | DW News
Brazilians are heading to the polls in a high-stakes presidential contest between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro. While most polls suggest a second round is likely…
Benjamin Netanyahu: A troubled leader & political mastermind | DW News
The Hamas terror attacks of October 7 stand as a failure of Israeli security, but Benjamin Netanyahu remains on top of Israeli politics. Many global observers see serious consecut…
How a Berlin Bistro is breaking down barriers | Focus on Europe
At Bistro Marie in Germany’s parliament, people with and without disabilities work together every day. The inclusive concept shows that diversity can thrive even in a fast-paced h…
Finland's race for critical raw materials | Focus on Europe
Deep in Finland’s Arctic wilderness lie the minerals Europe urgently needs for its green industry. But plans for a copper and nickel mine in a protected natural area of Sodankylä …
MOMENT: Russian strikes hit Kyiv as German Chancellor visits | DW News
An air raid alert flashed on phones shortly before German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a press conference in Kyiv. About 90 seconds l…
China's AI plan is bigger than ChatGPT | DW News
While the West debates AI risks, China is building data centers, training talent and expanding into markets across Africa and Asia. Is the future of AI really being decided in Sil…
How the China-US AI arms race is escalating | The Dip Podcast
China's AI ambitions are no longer just about catching up to Silicon Valley. From chips and data centers to energy, talent and global markets, Beijing is building an entire ecosys…
What can German Chancellor Friedrich Merz offer Ukraine? | DW News
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, on an unannounced visit in a show of support for the country in its war with Russia. Kyiv is under increasing …
Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to offer more military support | DW News
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived for an unannounced visit in Kyiv on Sunday with CEOs from major German defense firms, signaling continued support for Ukraine amid inte…
One activist's battle for LGBTQ+ acceptance in Kashmir | DW News
One man’s efforts are challenging deep-rooted stigma around queer identities in Kashmir. From facing backlash and threats to building a space for acceptance, Aijaz Ahmad Bund cont…
How women in India become commodities | DW News
Nargis was lured to Haryana with promises of a better future. Her husband paid less than $400 for her. Jameela continues to struggle with the effects of violence, exploitation, an…
'Cockroach' protesters in India launch new protests against voter roll reforms | DW News
India's 'Cockroach' protesters are calling for Election Commission of India chief Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over controversial voter list changes. The protesters say the changes…
The Flydubai attacker and future of flying | DW News
Fears of aviation terrorism have resurfaced after a violent cockpit attack and suspected attempt to crash a flight bound for Israel. Authorities are investigating the incident as …
Turkey: Behind bars for a joke? | DW News
A joke about President Erdogan has landed a Turkish comedian in prison. And pop star Mabel Matiz is facing prosecution over a music video featuring lustful looks between two men. …
The fate of Bangladesh’s missing children | DW News
Thousands of children have been reported missing in Bangladesh this year. While many go missing for personal reasons, some are worried something more sinister lies behind some of …
One activist's battle for LGBTQ+ acceptance in Kashmir | DW News
One man’s efforts are challenging deep-rooted stigma around queer identities in Kashmir. From facing backlash and threats to building a space for acceptance, Aijaz Ahmad Bund cont…
Man City 'sham' first exposed by German journalists
England's Manchester City are appealing a verdict that found them guilty of large-scale financial cheating. DW spoke to one of the German journalists who first brought the scandal…