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Far-right protesters in Spain clash with police after train crash | DW News
Protesters and police clashed outside of Spain's transport ministry in Madrid. Far-right groups called for the demonstration after a train crash killed at least 68 people and seri…

Trump, Xi and a stolen victory? | DW News
When Trump called China a World War II ally as he welcomed Xi Jinping to the White House, Taiwan saw a warning sign. Most of the fighting against Japan was done by Chiang Kai-shek…

Pakistani schools working to keep children safe online | DW News
Teachers in Pakistan hope to protect children from online abuse and show them how recognize cyber harassment. But teaching students about online safety can be challenging — especi…

Female jet ski guide brings more women to water in Pakistan | DW News
Farhat Jabeen has spent the past two years taking tourists on jet ski rides at Kallar Kahar Lake, turning a job she approached with uncertainty into a source of income for her fam…

The Djibouti Plan: A military base for the world | DW News
Djibouti is a tiny nation in the middle of a heavily militarized region in the Horn of Africa and only 26 km away from the Arabian peninsula. But it's got important allies. For mo…

Living with the US-Canada trade war | DW News
In the US-Canada trade war, Ontario sees both winners and losers. A Niagara winemaker's sales soar, while a Hamilton steelworker loses his job. Can the old cross-border relationsh…

Why the US central bank decided to keep interest rates steady | DW News
A week before Americans head to the polls, the Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady. Why has the Fed resisted Donald Trump's calls for cuts, and what does the decision…

Passengers from the 'Cruise for life' cruise ship stranded in Cambodia | DW News
A U.S. cruise ship on an around-the-world voyage forced hundreds of passengers to disembark in Cambodia. The MV Odyssey set sail two years ago. Cabins were marketed as combining l…

Mbappé loses Chinese sponsors over Mao meme as Real Madrid apologizes | DW News
Kylian Mbappe's joke about a Mao Zedong meme has sparked a major backlash in China. After the Real Madrid star referred to a 'Chinese dictator', Chinese sponsors dropped him, broa…

US Midterms: Fed up with politics - but will they vote? | DW News
America is heading into crucial midterm elections. Voters are frustrated, traditional party loyalties are shifting, and some are losing faith in politics altogether. We traveled t…

Can Germany's pivot to Asia end its reliance on...China? | Berlin Briefing Podcast
Germany is looking for new partners in Asia. As Chancellor Friedrich Merz travels to Singapore, Japan and South Korea, Berlin is trying to reduce its economic dependence on China …

Will African-American voter turnout decide who holds power in the US Congress? | DW News
As campaigning for the US midterms enters its final days, candidates from both parties are fighting for support from African Americans. The voting bloc has repeatedly tipped the b…

Will the formerly incarcerated in Virginia get to vote? | DW News
Four million Americans are barred from voting because of felony convictions. In some states, people can vote from prison. In others, they may never regain that right. Now, voters …

Israel election: Could Arab parties play kingmaker? | DW News
Arab parties have made a historic breakthrough in Israel’s election, achieving their strongest showing in years. Their success could give Arab lawmakers unprecedented influence ov…

Bolsonaro flees to the US from Brazil | DW News
After losing the runoff in Brazil's presidential election, Flavio Bolsonaro has left his home country and arrived in Miami, Florida. The politician faces charges of corruption and…

No clear winner emerges from Israel's election | DW News
Votes are still being counted after Israel's parliamentary election. The campaign was framed as a choice between continuity and change, but neither side received a clear mandate t…

High-speed train crash kills dozens in Spain | DW News
Two high-speed trains carrying hundreds of passengers collided in central Spain south of Madrid. Officials warn that the death toll is likely to increase. #dwnews #spain #train #c…

Deadly rail crash raises new safety concerns in Spain | DW News
Spain is mourning after one of Europe's deadliest rail disasters in years. Dozens of people were killed when two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, raising urgent questio…

Flavio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami | DW News
Flavio Bolsonaro and his family have arrived in the United States, despite a court-issued travel ban in Brazil. #dwnews #brazil #bolsonaro For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/e…

Bonus Episode: Russian recruitment and sabotage | Call Sign Condor
As the war with Russia has intensified over the last several years, Ukraine has increased its efforts to recruit soldiers from foreign countries, largely from those in Latin Ameri…

Shouting match between US and Cuba at UN assembly | DW News
US envoy Mike Waltz and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez clashed over the US economic, commercial and financial embargo on Cuba during the UN General Assembly. Ahead of an a…

Serbia's 'leaderless' Students' List explain how it will lead | DW News
Serbia's protests-born Students' List has won the parliamentary election after insisting on a decentralized structure throughout its campaign. One of its key figures explained to …

Live: Dozens dead as two trains collide in Spain | DW News
At least 30 people are now reported to have been killed after a high-speed train slammed into the back of another in central Spain. The crash in the province of Toledo led to a su…

Democrats gain ground as economic concerns hurt Republicans | DW News
For years, Republicans held an advantage on economic issues. But new polling now suggests many Americans trust Democrats more to handle the economy, as frustration over living cos…

Live: How close is Netanyahu to coming out on top in Israel's election? | DW News
Israel's election doesn't yet have an outright winner, but partial results indicate the Benjamin Netanyahu led bloc might be in the lead. But does that rule the opposition out? An…

Live: How close is Netanyahu to coming out on top in Israel's election? | DW News
Israel's election doesn't yet have an outright winner, but partial results indicate the Benjamin Netanyahu led bloc might be in the lead. But does that rule the opposition out? An…

Berlin Briefing recommends: Call Sign Condor | Berlin Briefing Podcast
DW’s Max Hofmann speaks with DW correspondent Carolina Chimoy about her new podcast series, Call Sign Condor. Following Latin American soldiers fighting in Ukraine, the series exp…

Live: Israeli election vote count underway. Can Netanyahu hang on to power? | DW News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting for his political survival in the country's first election since October 7. Join DW for a livestream on the results so far. C…

Merz in the Indo-Pacific: One world, shared risks | DW News
Ukraine, China, trade, defense and supply chains: Friedrich Merz says Europe and the Indo-Pacific can no longer treat their security and economic risks separately. His answer is d…

Riots turn Bilbao streets into a battleground | DW News
In Bilbao, 19 people were arrested after demonstrations against far-right activist Vito Quiles’ planned visit to the University of Deusto escalated into violence, leaving burned-o…