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Israel makes deepest advance into Lebanon in 26 years | DW News
Israel has captured the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking its deepest military advance into the country since withdrawing in 2000. Israeli Prime Minister Benj…

Mining turns India's heat-shield hills to dust | DW News
As extreme heat grips India, mining is blasting away the Aravalli mountains, removing a forested buffer that protects its northern and central regions from furnace-hot desert wind…

Lead rescue diver: It's 50–50 whether missing men are still in Laos cave | DW News
Five men have now escaped from a flooded cave in Laos after spending more than 11 days trapped underground. But the rescue operation is not over. Two men remain unaccounted for, a…

How recycled coal could revolutionize wastewater treatment | DW News
The river Emscher in Germany's Ruhr Region has undergone an astonishing transformation. Today, black coal cleans the water - and could become a global game changer. #Coal #Water #…

Trump's China shift: soft or smart? | DW News
At Asia's top security summit, the Shangri-La Dialogue, questions grow over Washington's approach to China - is a more "equal" relationship a strategic shift, or a sign of weakeni…

Laos cave rescue: Free after 10 days underground | DW News
A total of five villagers have been rescued after being trapped inside a cave for 10 days. They were apparently searching for minerals when they became stranded due to rising floo…

Are you being guilt-tripped into tipping? | DW News
You order a coffee to-go and tap to pay. Suddenly you’re being nudged to tip 10%, 20% or even more. How did US-style tipping become the new norm in Germany? #Tipping #TippingCultu…

How recycled coal could revolutionize wastewater treatment | DW News
The river Emscher in Germany's Ruhr Region has undergone an astonishing transformation. Today, black coal cleans the water - and could become a global game changer. Chapters: 00:0…

Could Kazakhstan benefit from the Iran war? | Mapped Out
As conflict disrupts maritime trade routes, landlocked Kazakhstan is positioning itself as a key player on an alternative route, the Middle Corridor. The country has to strike a b…

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Expands – What Are the Risks? | DW News
The World Health Organization is warning that the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is spreading faster than efforts to contain it. More than 900 suspected cases and over 200 suspec…

Israel’s military steps up attacks on southern Lebanon | DW News
Israel’s military ramped up strikes on southern Lebanon after issuing evacuation orders for a large portion of the region. Israel says it is goal is stopping attacks from militant…

Ebola in Eastern Congo: No Vaccine, No Cure – What Now? | DW News
How do you stop a deadly, infectious virus when there’s no vaccine, no cure, and no quick fix? That’s the challenge in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo right now, where Eb…

Clashes in Paris after PSG win Champions League
Following Paris Saint Germain's win over Arsenal in the Champions League final, large crowds poured into Paris' streets to celebrate – and, in some cases, celebrations got out of …

Women bear the brunt of Ebola outbreak | DW News
Ebola is spreading and women — the mothers, caregivers, and nurses — are among the hardest hit, often working on the frontlines without protective gear. For more news go to: http:…

'Bhajan Clubbing' is Gen Z India's new night out | DW News
Hindu religious trend known as Bhajan Clubbing, or Bhajan Jamming, is sweeping across India. These devotional Hindu songs performed at high-energy events are moving out of temples…

China & Russia: Is Kazakhstan playing both sides? | Mapped Out
Kazakhstan is stuck between two superpower neighbors — Russia and China. Now it is trying to use its geography to its advantage. Kazakhstan has a long history of being ruled from …

Iran's rocky road to the World Cup | DW News
Iran’s road to the 2026 World Cup has been marked by political and logistical uncertainty. Months of war with the US, a co-host of the tournament, has cast doubt on Iran's partici…

Poland’s new generation of female organic farmers | DW News
In Poland, large-scale farming is on the rise, while the number of small farms is declining. At the same time, the number of organic farmers is gaining momentum. Their ecological …

How Ukraine built its drone mega-industry | The Dip Podcast
Ukraine is scaling drone warfare at an unprecedented pace, using low cost systems to strike far beyond the frontlines and shift the fight from manpower to machines. A fast growing…

Why the US and Iran struggle to reach a ceasefire extension | DW News
A US-Iran deal seems imminent - but this wouldn’t be the first time if things fall apart at the last minute. With Trump mulling over yet another proposal, will he finally close a …

Has Team Trump gone soft on China? | DW News
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is dialling down the China threat - a big shift from his tougher tone last year. But at a key Asia security forum he still said stopping Beijing …

Christianity, masculinity and Trump | DW Reporter
Gen Z is considered the least religious generation in modern American history, but more and more young, conservative men are identifying as Christian. We spoke to some of them to …

Young Christians in the USA - Faith, Power and Politics | DW Reporter
They’re young, conservative, and catholic: More and more American Gen Z men are finding purpose, community and their political orientation via faith. Artikeltext Gen Z had long be…

Congo rebuilds Ebola treatment center after clashes | DW News
Carpenters were reconstructing an Ebola treatment center in eastern DR Congo on Friday. The facilities were burned down earlier this month when a crowd angry over the burial of an…

Who is the AfD's firebrand poster boy? | DW News
Led by a firebrand, Germany's far-right AfD is poised to win power at the state level for the first time. Who is Ulrich Siegmund? What's his vision for government? And what do whi…

Is China trying to reign in North Korea? | DW News
China has historically treated North Korea as a strategic buffer against the US and its allies. But growing ties between Russia and North Korea may be reshuffling that relationshi…

Hegseth outlines US Indo-Pacific strategy I Live Analysis
With China’s defence minister absent, all eyes are on US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s keynote at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia’s top security forum. What will it …

Afghan refugees fear DR Congo move | DW News
Afghan refugees in a Qatar camp remain in limbo, fearing an uncertain future. With reports of possible relocation to the Democratic Republic of Congo or forced return to Taliban-r…

The growing burden of being a mayor—and what it means for democracy in Germany | DW News
Mayors across Germany are increasingly facing verbal abuse, threats, and physical violence, on top of the growing pressure and workload that come with the office. As a result, man…

Texas roller coaster traps riders 30 meters in the air for hours | DW News
The ‘Iron Shark’ rollercoaster got stuck 30 meters above the ground. Eight riders were stranded for hours near the peak of the ride before being safely rescued. For more news go t…