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Why Arctic security has suddenly become a priority for Europe | DW News
Climate change is transforming the Arctic into an arena for trade, resources and military power. As Russia expands its military footprint and China strengthens its commercial pres…
Millions of Hindus celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi | DW News
India is celebrating one of its most popular Hindu festivals, Ganesh Chaturthi. Millions of devotees are welcoming idols of the elephant-headed god Ganesha into homes and public s…
Berlin's biggest ever hack: How one employee let criminals steal 6 terabyte of data | DW News
Berlin is dealing with the biggest cyberattack in its history after hackers stole nearly 6 terabytes of government data in a ClickFix Scam, and demanded a €2 million ransom. So ho…
Why Beijing fears AI could be used as a weapon against its regime | DW News
As US tech leaders call for caution, China is voicing its own concerns about increasingly powerful AI. But strategic rivalry may override the need to slow down first. For more new…
Israeli minister threatens to strip Naza film-makers of citizenship | DW News
Israel's culture minister has called for two Israeli directors behind an award-winning documentary about Gaza to be stripped of their citizenship. Accusing them of "treason agains…
Why economic size is not enough to make India powerful | The Dip Podcast
India wants strategic autonomy and a stronger voice for the Global South. But its rise is constrained by dependence on Chinese imports, a manufacturing sector that has struggled t…
Their village is gone. Why do they still want to stay? | Focus on Europe
A glacier collapse that destroyed much of the Swiss village of Blatten in 2025 has intensified a difficult debate in the Alps: rebuild or retreat? While scientists warn that thawi…
Salsa and Sabotage - how a Cuban dance teacher recruited disposable agents for Russia | DW News
The Salsa teacher directing Russia's sabotage in Europe: In 2024 several Latin Americans were caught committing sabotage/arson on behalf of Russia. A DW investigation reveals how …
Far-right falls short in Sweden vote | DW News
Anti-immigration Sweden Democrats take a dive while the center-left opposition holds a one-seat lead over the current government coalition. As many as 200,000 votes remain to be t…
Trump blames Ukraine for record US diesel prices. Is he right? | DW News
US President Donald Trump is blaming Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries for soaring diesel prices, and has publicly told President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop the attacks…
Europe's arctic moment | DW News
European leaders are gathering in Finland's Arctic north amid growing concerns over security, resources and great-power competition. With Donald Trump again eyeing Greenland and R…
Did a Russian drone target Western dignitaries? | DW News
Ukraine’s railway operator says a Russian drone probably targeted a diplomatic train carrying Boris Johnson and other senior Western figures. It struck a different passenger train…
Sweden's vote on a knife edge | DW News
Sweden's election is shaping up to be a cliffhanger. Early returns put Magdalena Andersson's center-left alliance narrowly ahead, with the margin so small that the final outcome r…
Why are AI companies hitting the brakes? | DW News
The race to build more powerful AI is moving at breakneck speed. Now, some of the industry's leading figures are urging caution, warning that safety measures may not be keeping pa…
Passengers on capsizing Indonesia ferry fought for life jackets | DW News
A ferry on its way from the northern Javanese coast to the city of Banjarmasin was carrying over 240 people when it sank after encountering bad weather. Officials say several peop…
Can BRICS shape a new world order? | DW News
BRICS leaders have wrapped up their summit in New Delhi with big talk of multilateralism, AI cooperation and a greater role for the Global South. But is the bloc becoming a genuin…
Russian drone strikes Ukrainian train near Polish border | DW News
Shock near the EU's eastern frontier: a Russian drone struck a Kyiv-to-Warsaw passenger train just two kilometers from the Polish border. No one was injured, but Warsaw is calling…
Why Congo can't get its new Ebola epidemic under control | DW Reporter
The DRC is battling another Ebola epidemic. This time, the death toll is rising extremely rapidly. Why can't the outbreak be stopped? We accompany Deogratias Kasereka, the first E…
Lightning-fast Houthi advance in Yemen opens a dangerous new front in the Middle East | DW News
Houthi fighters have attacked Saudi military targets after seizing Yemen's Red Sea coast. Their advance raises questions about who can stop them at a time when the United States h…
Vultures collected this for 700 years | Focus on Europe
In the cliffs of Nerpio in Spain, biologists, archaeologists and climbers found centuries-old objects including sandals, a sheepskin mask, an arrow and woven artifacts preserved i…
Ukrainian Navy releases footage of ‘first’ naval drone clash | DW News
The Ukrainian Navy has released footage that it says shows a Ukrainian unmanned surface vessel (USV) destroying a Russian USV. Kyiv is describing the incident as the "first-ever c…
Ukrainian Navy releases footage of ‘first’ naval drone clash | DW News
The Ukrainian Navy has released footage that it says shows a Ukrainian unmanned surface vessel (USV) destroying a Russian USV. Kyiv is describing the incident as the "first-ever c…
Why OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs say AI development must slow down | DW News
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei are agreeing on a striking message: the development of increasingly powerful AI may need to slow down. Amodei says frontier AI…
Putin rejects Zelensky's G20 talks offer as Canada boosts Ukraine support | DW News
As the Russia-Ukraine war heads for what could be a pivotal winter, Vladimir Putin has once again rejected an offer to sit down face-to-face on neutral ground by Ukrainian Preside…
Uganda's King Oyo laid to rest | DW News
Thousands gathered in western Uganda to bid farewell to King Oyo, who first made global headlines when he took the throne at just three years old. His burial comes amid disagreeme…
Trump in Ireland: US president drops Irish unity bombshell during Dublin visit | DW News
Trump's visit to Ireland sparked controversy after the US president's bombshell comments in Dublin broke a political taboo of leaders not interfering in other countries' internal …
How BRICS helps Iran challenge isolation | DW News
On the sidelines of the BRICS summit, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with UAE crown prince, Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan — the countries' highest-level meeting since the s…
BRICS urges restraint in Mideast conflict but avoids Ukraine | DW News
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are among the world leaders gathered in the Indian capital, New Delhi. The eleven members — which also include ho…
Calls to ban far-right AfD | DW News
Calls to ban Germany's far-right AfD party are growing louder, following last week's historic election win in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. Supporters say a ban protects democracy, …
Day 1 of the BRICS Summit: Finale First? | DW News
The BRICS Summit in Delhi has already led to two major developments for the group: a joint declaration and a bilateral meeting between India and China. DW Geopolitics' Sandra Pete…