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Europe’s worsening housing crisis | DW News
Following major housing protests in Madrid, Spain’s government has proposed a temporary ban on evictions. The demonstrations are the latest sign of anger over Europe’s worsening h…
Hegseth plans to slash number of top military officers | DW News
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced plans to cut the number of generals and admirals by 20% by January 1, 2027. In a major overhaul of military leadership, Hegseth rei…
The viral video challenging perceptions of Muslims in India | DW News
A fundraising campaign outside Delhi's Jamia Mosque went viral. But beyond the act of charity, it reopened a debate about discrimination, political rhetoric and the place of Musli…
US forces complete withdrawal from Iraq | DW News
The US military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State terror group. The…
Flydubai passenger recounts the incident | DW News
A pilot allegedly stabbed his colleague and tried to crash a Flydubai flight. As the plane plunged thousands of feet, passenger Yaniv Hayoun rushed into the cockpit, put the attac…
Merkel's Linden: A tree for 16 years in office | DW News
A Linden tree from her home region was chosen as a memorial for the former chancellor's time in office. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Inst…
Why diesel prices are surging, even in the world’s biggest exporter | DW News
Diesel prices are surging as global supplies tighten raising costs for transport, farming and industry and threatening to push inflation even higher. Russia, normally the world's …
How passengers helped stop the Flydubai emergency | DW News
Flight data show the Flydubai aircraft abruptly dropped from nearly 34,000 feet to below 17,000 feet during a cockpit emergency over the region. Israeli officials say one pilot al…
US withdrawal from Iraq raises fears of instability amid Iran conflict | DW News
As US troops leave Iraq, the Middle Eastern nation enters a new chapter after nearly a decade of continuous American military presence. The withdrawal was agreed in 2024 under for…
What Morocco's first female premier means for the Arab world | DW News
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri's appointment makes her Morocco's first female head of government and one of only a handful of women to have reached the top executive office in the Ara…
Gen Z Germans: Divided or not? | DW News
Gen Z has grown up long after Germany was reunified in 1990, but does the former divide have any impact on their lives? How big are the differences between young people in eastern…
Alternative Nobel goes to lawyer who stood up to repression | DW News
The 2026 Right Livelihood Award is shining a spotlight on Pakistani lawyer Jalila Haider, whose advocacy has made her one of the country's most prominent human rights defenders. H…
Can one mega-refinery in Kenya power East Africa? | DW News
A new refinery planned for Kenya's coast would process up to 700,000 barrels of oil per day, making it the largest refinery project in East Africa. The development, led by Aliko D…
Life in the Trenches | Call Sign Condor
Condor arrives in Ukraine knowing no one and unable to speak or read the language. Despite never having held a rifle before, he enlists in the Ukrainian army. He signs a contract,…
Crowds, crime and women’s safety: Inside Oktoberfest's security operation | DW News
What happens at Oktoberfest when someone gets lost, falls ill, feels unsafe or needs help? We take a closer look at how the world’s largest folk festival keeps visitors safe. At t…
Brawl between pilots on Israel bound flight prompts hijack alert | DW News
Details are emerging of a fight in the cockpit between pilots of a Tel Aviv bound commercial flight. The FlyDubai plane had taken off from Dubai in the UAE before suddenly losing …
Student protests in France turn violent | DW News
Student protests in France turned violent on Tuesday. The escalation came as public workers staged a national strike against planned budget cuts. For more news go to: http://www.d…
Can alcohol-free wine save European wineries? | DW News
Alcohol-free wine is still a niche product, but it is growing fast. In Austria, one family winery now produces and exports alcohol-free wine to 26 countries — more than its regula…
German army practices emergency drill | DW News
The German Bundeswehr has held its biggest civilian-military exercise in the Northern city of Hamburg: Red Storm Charlie. With the number of hybrid attacks against NATO on the ris…
How Yemen's Houthis are fending off Saudi Arabia's massive military | DW News
Yemen's Houthis are making gains against Saudi Arabia, which has one of the world's best-funded militaries. The Houthis have recently captured territory from the internationally-r…
Pakistan workers struggle on low wages | DW News
Factory workers in Pakistan's Sindh province say employers often pay below the legal minimum wage. Many say they struggle to cover basic expenses despite making goods for export m…
‘Mudlarking’ — Treasure hunting in London | DW News
Under the shadow of London’s modern skyline, a centuries-old pursuit is seeing a surge in popularity. Digging along the Thames for relics from the past is attracting ever more his…
Families struggle to cope after Nepal's deadly floods | DW News
Nepal's devastating floods washed away homes, livelihoods and entire families. As survivors grapple with grief, trauma and unimaginable loss, many are asking how they can move for…
Why did Serbia’s president resign to run for prime minister | DW News
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has resigned seven months before his term was due to end but he isn't leaving politics. Vucic is now campaigning ahead of Serbia's October 25 pa…
Residents take stock after Hurricane Polo batters Mexico's Pacific coast | DW News
Hurricane Polo ripped roofs off houses, felled trees and flooded roads as it swept over Mexico's Pacific coast but caused little serious damage and no reported injuries, according…
Inside Russia's plan to take charge of European companies | DW News
Russia is tightening its grip on European-owned companies, taking control of the Russian entities of Switzerland's Nestle, Germany's Metro wholesale supermarket and France's Aucha…
Trump bans $1 billion in Canadian imports as trade fight escalates | DW News
US President Donald Trump has escalated his trade dispute with Canada, imposing a ban on nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports including alcoholic beverages, dairy products …
Trump, AI leaders sign voluntary agreement for AI reviews
US President Donald Trump said he and top AI industry leaders signed a voluntary accord at the White House, pledging internal and external reviews of AI systems. He said a committ…
Manchester City found guilty: What happens now? | DW News
One of the biggest clubs in world football has been found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules. Manchester City say they've done nothing wrong and are preparing to ap…
Why Europe is bracing for a winter of soaring energy prices | DW News
Energy prices are rising worldwide, but Europe has been hit especially hard. EU energy ministers are searching for ways to contain the impact, as consumers have already paid more …