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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…

Philippines: Can this election bring lasting peace in a conflict-ridden region? | DW News
A historic election is underway in the Philippines' Muslim autonomous region of Bangsamoro after decades of separatist insurgency and violence. Its election results are key for la…

Baltic tensions rise as NATO shoots down drone over Lithuania | DW News
NATO fighter jets have shot down an unidentified drone in Lithuanian airspace for the first time, while a Russian warship fired flares at a Danish military helicopter in a separat…

Will AI destroy humanity? | DW News
When Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Dario Amodei are all calling for slower, more cautious AI development, it's worth paying attention. What's behind this rare show of unity? For more…

Supreme Court blocks Trump’s bid to restrict postal voting | DW News
Donald Trump has lashed out at the Supreme Court after it blocked his plan to limit mail-in voting ahead of November’s midterm elections. The decision keeps existing postal voting…

Brewing a future in Germany amid the far-right rise | DW News
An Indian apprentice in Germany is chasing his dream at one of the country's most unique craft breweries. But as political winds shift and anti-immigration sentiment gains tractio…

Exclusive: EU challenges IOC over Russian sports boss | DW News
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says all athletes should be able to compete at the Olympics regardless of political disputes. Critics argue Russia uses sport for propaga…

US cancels power plant carbon limits | DW News
The latest climate rollback under the Trump-appointed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) takes emission limits off coal and gas plants. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/e…

Russia's hybrid warfare network: The 'disposable agents' behind attacks in Europe | DW News
Russia's alleged network of "disposable agents" recruited operatives from Latin America to carry out sabotage attacks across Europe, a DW investigation finds. Chapters: 00:00 Wave…

US Space Force deploys weapons in space | DW News
The militarization of space is speeding up. On Monday, the US Space Force confirmed for the first time that it is deploying weapons in earth's orbit. While details about the milit…

Fact check: The fake animals going viral | DW News
'Newly discovered' Venezuelan fish, bizarre birds and even tiny pet dragons are attracting millions of views online. As AI-generated animals flood social media, experts warn they …

Serbia's student protesters enter election race | DW News
University students behind Serbia’s anti-government protest movement officially entered the election race, challenging President Aleksandar Vucic’s long hold on power ahead of the…

Israeli filmmakers face backlash over Gaza documentary | DW News
Two Israeli filmmakers are facing calls to have their citizenship revoked – in response to the critical documentary 'NAZA' they made about the Israeli military's operations in Gaz…

Eastern Congo mourns victims of deadly school fire | DW News
Hundreds gathered for a mass funeral in Congo’s Bukavu after a school fire killed at least 26 students and injured dozens. #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follo…

Is Trump pushing Canada to cut its trade dependence on the US? DW News
Canada is looking for new investment and closer ties beyond the United States as its trade relationship with Washington deteriorates under President Donald Trump. Prime Minister M…

Clowns teach Lebanese children mine safety | DW News
As families return to southern Lebanon after months of conflict, unexploded bombs, land mines and other remnants of war remain a deadly threat. With Israeli strikes continuing in …

Inside the global deportation network | DW News
We analyzed disclosed agreements, official's testimonies, and watchdog reports to trace the massive US diplomatic effort behind these deportations #dwcurrentaffairs For more news …

Thousands flee Yemen by sea | DW News
More than 2,000 Yemenis have crossed to Djibouti as a renewed Houthi offensive displaces tens of thousands and expands the group’s control along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. #dwnews …

Is the old world order ending? The new alliances reshaping the world | DW News
We may be witnessing the start of a new world order. Growing tensions, economic shocks, and changing strategic priorities are reshaping the balance of power. The question is: who …

Germany debates AfD access to secret defense plans | DW News
An AfD-led government in the state of Saxony-Anhalt could confront Berlin with an unprecedented security dilemma. DW examines the safeguards and their possible limits. #dwcurrenta…

Turkey's LGBTQ+ crackdown – "Everything can go darker and darker" | DW News
Turkish authorities have launched sweeping raids last weekend targeting LGBTQ+ organizations, venues and activists in Istanbul and other cities. The government of President Recep …

Video exposes abuse of street children in Calabar, Nigeria | DW News
In Calabar, southern Nigeria, authorities are cracking down on children living on the streets, accusing them of fuelling crime. Many were rejected by their families after being ac…

The Arctic: Europe’s new front line | DW News
Russia’s military buildup, China’s growing ambitions, and the race for critical minerals are transforming the Arctic into a key security challenge for Europe's leaders. #dwnews Fo…

Why the United Kingdom is facing new calls for independence | DW News
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are challenging London's authority, saying its days of control running out. We explore what is at stake for the UK's various nations – and how…

Tensions run high in the Philippines as voters head to the polls | DW News
Violence has broken out at a polling station in southern Philippines as the region votes in its first parliamentary election in decades. The poll in the predominantly Muslim regio…

What Sweden's tight election result means for Europe | DW News
A razor-thin result has left Sweden facing complicated coalition talks. But the result offers a glimpse of how Europe's political landscape is changing. 00:00 Intro: Sweden awaits…

How interdependent are China and India? | The Dip Podcast
India is the fastest growing major BRICS member, while its neighbor China still dominates the bloc economically. The world's most populous countries share an unequal economic rela…

Syria: Protests erupt over fuel price hikes | DW News
Diesel up 40%, gasoline up 30%. Now Syrians are taking to the streets. The hikes are deepening an energy crisis that's been building for years. For more news go to: http://www.dw.…

Could Canada join the EU? | DW News
As relations between Canada and the United States have become increasingly strained, an idea once dismissed as political fantasy is now entering the mainstream: could Canada one d…