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Von der Leyen calls for new European security strategy at State of the Union address | DW News
Europe is facing growing security concerns as Russia’s threat appears to extend beyond Ukraine’s borders. A series of incidents across Lithuania, Poland, Denmark and Germany have …
Does Europe have the key to slowing down AI? | DW News
Warnings are growing louder about the threat AI poses to humans. But with the US dominating, and Donald Trump hostile to putting brakes on the industry's unstoppable growth, can s…
How screens have ruined teenagers' ability to pass reading tests | DW News
Tests show a rapid decline in reading skills among fifteen-year-olds around the world, from Germany to China. Experts Maryanne Wolf and Andreas Schleicher tell us what they think …
Protests in Kosovo after ex-president is convicted of war crimes | DW News
Protesters in Kosovo's capital Pristina threw rocks at the headquarters of the European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX) on Wednesday, after former President Hashim Thaci was fou…
What kind of relationship is the EU offering Canada? | DW News
The EU has a new proposal for Canada. It's not membership, but it's something closer than any non-European country has had before. So what exactly is on the table, and how likely …
German state elections: What's at stake in Berlin? | DW News
Germany's capital, Berlin, is going to the polls in one of the most tightly fought state elections in its history. Barely a couple of percentage points separate the top four parti…
Unsolved killings in South Africa spark anger over gender-based violence | DW News
The bodies of eight women have been found near Johannesburg's international airport over the past two months, with several victims yet to be identified. As police search for answe…
Three takeaways from Von der Leyen's state of the EU speech | DW News
Canada becoming an ‘associate member’ of the EU, a blanket ban on social media for kids under 13 in Europe, and climate change after Europe’s summer of heatwaves and wildfires. Th…
Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci guilty of war crimes after landmark trial | DW News
There have been protests in Kosovo after former President Hashim Thaci was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a tribunal in The Hague. He was convicted of war crimes committed whi…
EU and China on the brink of trade war | DW News
In a historic shift, VW CEO Oliver Blume is publicly urging the EU to impose trade defense measures on Chinese plug-in hybrids. This marks the first time a major German automaker …
Vultures in Spain as treasure keepers | DW News
Centuries-old relicts of human history are hidden in vulture nests in Spain. Researchers discovered medieval sandals, woven masks and arrows preserved for hundreds of years by gen…
Young Mexicans take to the streets over killing of Spanish exchange student | DW News
Students from the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos (UAEM) marched through Cuernavaca, calling for justice for Claudia Tacoronte, a 21-year-old Spanish exchange studen…
Durban refugees relocated amid xenophobia fears | DW News
Around 270 refugees and asylum seekers have been moved from South Africa's Durban in Kwazulu-Natal to Krugersdorp near Johannesburg. The Department of Home Affairs moved them to t…
EU chief says Canada should become first "associate member" | DW News
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that she wants to open the door for Canada to become the European Union’s first associa…
A perfect storm for Merz? | DW News
Could less than 3% of voters topple Germany's government led by Friedrich Merz? #dwberlinbriefing #dwgermanpolitics #germany For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW o…
Did the Saxony-Anhalt results surprise you? | DW News
Germany's political landscape may be shifting. High turnout and the landslide AfD win are raising big questions about what's next. #dwberlinbriefing #dwgermanpolitics #germany For…
LIVE: Von der Leyen's unveils EU agenda as Mark Carney attends | DW News
As global alliances shift, the European Union and Canada are looking to strengthen their ties. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attends the EU's State of the Union address as B…
Chopper crashes in Los Angeles | DW News
Three people were killed when a US news media helicopter covering a deadly bus crash plummeted into a Los Angeles neighborhood. There was no immediate confirmation of the identity…
Can Germany solve America's missile problem? | DW News
After expending vast numbers of missiles during Operation Epic Fury, the United States faces a pressing challenge: rebuilding critical weapons stockpiles. Germany's Defense Minist…
Dwindling US munitions confirmed | DW News
After US officials previously denied media claims of weapons shortages, a report by the Pentagon's independent auditor has confirmed shortfalls of some munitions in the wake of th…
AI's biggest debate yet: Regulation or overreaction? | DW News
Artificial intelligence is advancing fast, and so are concerns about where it's heading. Some of the world's biggest AI companies says the want to join forces to create industry-w…
The Kennedy Center's final act? | DW News
A drama, but not on stage: Donald Trump says Washington, D.C.'s, most iconic performing arts center is now closed after a funding dispute tied to renaming the building after himse…
Red Sea strains rattle energy markets | DW News
A major Saudi oil pipeline has been shut down after an attack blamed on Iran-backed groups. With diplomacy stalled and the Strait of Hormuz still disrupted, fears of a global supp…
Millions hit by floods in India's Bihar | DW News
Nearly five million people have been affected by severe flooding in India's Bihar state, with submerged roads forcing residents to travel by boat and authorities launching relief …
Gasoline and diesel prices soar in Germany | DW News
German motorists are facing some of the highest fuel prices in years, reigniting debate over government relief measures. The pinch at the pumps is adding to the political pressure…
Merz pledges fast fuel price relief for Germans | DW News
Chancellor Merz has announced he will discuss ways to help consumers shoulder a spike in fuel prices, but underlined he does not support a proposed windfall tax on energy compani…
Saudi Arabia short of options against Iran-aligned Houthis | DW News
The Houthis are posing renewed security and economic challenges for Saudi Arabia. The Iran-aligned rebels are expanding their reach in Yemen while stepping up drone and missile at…
Why did Macklemore’s speech on Palestine get him removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour? | DW News
Days after his “Free Palestine” speech at the opening night of Ed Sheeran’s US “Loop” tour, Macklemore has been officially removed from the remaining dates – sparking debate over …
Russia fires flares near Danish military helicopter | DW News
A Russian warship fired flares near a Danish military helicopter during a routine mission in international waters. Denmark has summoned the Russian ambassador, calling the inciden…
LGBTQ+ in Turkey: "They want to silence us" | DW News
Turkish authorities have detained dozens of people after police broke up a pro-LGBTQ+ gathering outside Istanbul's main courthouse on Tuesday. It marks the latest escalation in wh…