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The story behind the murder of four foreign farm workers in Italy | Focus on Europe
Four seasonal farmworkers were burned alive inside a car while criminal labor brokers allegedly held the doors shut from the outside. The men had reportedly protested against the …
Russia's largest online retailer hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes | DW News
Ukrainian drones struck warehouses near Moscow, killing several night shift workers and injuring dozens. Kyiv says the facilities, operated by Russia's largest online retailer, su…
Iran war enters perilous new phase, with more US troops dead | DW News
Middle East analyst Robin Wright warns the Iran war is only getting more complicated, with diplomacy having failed. The US military has announced its first troop deaths from direc…
US launches fresh strikes to "punish" Iran for two troops killed in Jordan | DW News
The US military launched fresh strikes on Iran for the eighth straight night to "swiftly punish" its forces following the death of two American service members in an Iranian strik…
When an email brings federal agents to your door | DW News
A man's critical email to ICE prompted a visit from federal agents. Now, a lawsuit in the US is raising broader questions about government power and the limits of free speech onli…
Senior German politician Jens Spahn resigns over surrogacy controversy | DW News
Jens Spahn, a prominent German conservative politician, has resigned from his post as parliamentary group leader after becoming a parent via surrogacy in the US. Surrogacy is bann…
Iran's supreme leader threatens US with 'unforgettable lessons' | DW News
Reports that two US soldiers were killed in Jordan and attacks affecting several countries across the region have raised fears of a wider conflict. In this interview, Kamran Matin…
India banned dowries decades ago. So why are they causing women's deaths? | DW News
Dowries have been illegal in India for more than 60 years. Yet activists say the practice remains deeply embedded in society, and women continue to face harassment, abuse and even…
Indian police break up ‘cockroach’ hunger strike | DW News
Police in Delhi have forcibly moved a prominent activist on hunger strike to hospital citing concerns for his health. Sonam Wangchuk had gone 20 days without food, and stays deter…
Trump threatens Canada with tariffs over wildfire smoke | DW News
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on Canada, accusing it of allowing wildfire smoke to drift into the United States and calling it an "unnecess…
Ukraine war: Protesters demand resignation of top commander | DW News
Protesters in Ukraine are calling for the dismissal of the army's commander-in-chief following the ousting of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov by President Zelenskyy. Federov is …
Surrogacy dispute forces Jens Spahn from conservative leadership role | DW News
A decision that clashes with CDU policy has prompted Jens Spahn to leave one of the most senior positions in Germany’s conservative camp. #jensspahn #cdu #surrogacyban #friedrichm…
Kidnapped or saved? Police remove Sonam Wangchuk | DW News
Police have moved Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital after 20 days of his hunger strike. Authorities call it a "much-needed medical intervention," but the founder of the C…
Trump takes center stage at the World Cup | DW News
From his intervention into FIFA's disciplinary proceedings to his unusually central role in the trophy ceremony, Donald Trump has played an outsized part in the 2026 World Cup. Wi…
What the 'Octagon' means for Egypt’s military regime | DW News
Egypt just built the largest defense complex on Earth, called The Octagon. While the government calls it a futuristic hub for national security, critics argue it's a multi-billion…
Why so many young people are thinking about leaving Turkey | DW Reporter
Dwindling civil liberties and poor job prospects: The mood among young people in Turkey is gloomy. Many are moving abroad, especially to Europe. Young jazz musician Deniz Benzetse…
China's new rocket challenges SpaceX | DW News
China has become only the second country to recover an orbital rocket booster—using a giant net at sea. The breakthrough could dramatically lower launch costs, accelerate satellit…
More than 100 homes destroyed in Norwegian wildfire | DW News
More than 100 homes have been lost to a blaze in Drammen, a municipality in southern Norway around 30 miles away from Oslo. The exact cause of the fire is still unknown, but the f…
Why war games help to anticipate military strategies | Berlin Briefing
War gaming has become an important strategic tool for realistic conflict scenarios. Carolina Drüten, International Security Correspondent for WELT, explains why war games help to …
Russia cannot win in Ukraine: Yale historian Odd Arne Westad explains why | DW News
Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine lasts longer than the First World War. Can these wars really be compared? How long could the war in Ukraine last, and how might it end? Wha…
Kenyan families demand answers as abduction concerns grow | DW News
Families in Kenya are still looking for answers. Two years after the Gen Z protests, enforced disappearances remain a concern despite President William Ruto's promise to end abduc…
Maradona's 'Hand of God' match ball heads to auction | DW News
The ball late Argentinian footballer Diego Maradona used to score his infamous "hand of God" goal in the 1986 World Cup is going for auction. Maradona claimed the goal was scored …
Could the leaders of Sudan's RSF face international justice for atrocities in Darfur? | DW News
The ICC has announced a breakthrough in its Darfur investigations. What does this mean, and could the leaders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces finally face international justice fo…
What's happening to German beer? | DW News
Alcohol-free options are becoming more popular every year, with even beer-loving Germans turning to alternatives. During the World Cup, bars and breweries offering non-alcoholic d…
Venice: Protests erupt over US ambassador's superyacht | DW News
Clashes broke out in Venice as US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta arrived aboard his superyacht. It sparked protests against Trump's policies, the Gaza war and the city's alleged cater…
Wildfires blanket US in toxic smoke: Trump blames Canada | DW News
One Canadian doctor is urging the international stars in Sunday's World Cup final to wear medical masks. That's to protect themselves against the "toxic soup" of wildfire smoke th…
What does it take to trigger NATO's collective defense mechanism | Berlin Briefing
DW Security Analyst Roman Gonscharenko argues that Russia already has its finger on the trigger—and that the risk of such a scenario is higher than ever. Watch the full episode he…
Is the Ukraine-Poland rift bad news for the EU and good news for Russia? | DW News
Ukraine and the European Union have agreed on a new drone deal, which comes at a time when an 80-year-old massacre is driving a wedge between Poland and Ukraine. As historical ten…
Labour turns to Andy Burnham for a reset | DW News
Andy Burnham says Labour has been given a ‘last chance to change.’ The former Manchester mayor is set to become Britain's next prime minister after winning the party leadership. W…
Summit: Germany and France united? | DW News
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz promised a reset of the close alliance with France to keep the European Union strong. He met the French President Emmanuel Macron at their annual …