Categories
Trump's teleprompter operator makes bank on insider trading | DW News
A longtime Trump teleprompter operator has been suspended amid allegations he used advance knowledge of presidential speeches to place bets on prediction markets. We speak with na…
Hazardous smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets US cities | DW News
Dense wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada has triggered unhealthy air quality alerts across the northern United States, raising concerns ahead of Sunday's World Cup final in…
Why even the Kremlin's own pollster can't hide Putin's crashing approval ratings | DW News
For years, Vladimir Putin's approval rating barely budged, remaining comfortably above 70 percent despite war, sanctions and economic pressure. Now, Russia's state pollster is rec…
EU targets Peking Duck in dumping probe | DW News
A dispute over the meat used to make the legendary Peking Duck dish could heighten trade tensions between the EU and China after Brussels opens a probe into dumping of Chinese duc…
Firefighters battle to contain wildfires across Spain | DW News
Wildfires are burning across several regions of Spain, including Aragon, Guadalajara province, and close to the capital, Madrid. With villages evacuated and hundreds of firefighte…
Why do women not want to join the German army? | DW News
The German army is scrambling to fill its ranks. It’s far short of achieving the number of troops it has promised NATO. One reason: Women are disproportionately uninterested in jo…
China just broke into the Pacific. How? | DW News
China just broke through America's line in the Pacific to claim jurisdiction over even more ocean. How did it do it without firing a shot? #dwgeopolitics #taiwan #firstislandchain…
Russia cracks down on Putin critics | DW News
Boris Nadezhdin built a rare following inside Russia by openly calling for an end to the war in Ukraine. Now, a court ruling against him could prevent his participation in Septemb…
Jens Spahn faces controversy over hiring surrogate mother in US while voting against surrogacy
Spahn isn't the first politician to make headlines over this issue — in April, CDU colleague Hendrik Streeck and his husband Paul Zubeil announced the birth of a son born in the U…
Trump claims FBI files show China interfered in 2020 elections — experts disagree | DW News
Three months before the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump has repeated allegations he says justify changes to voting regulations. The world has heard this before, but w…
Japan builds new spy agency — Why now? | DW News
Japan plans to launch its first centralized intelligence agency since the end of World War II. After decades of relying on US intelligence, this is part of efforts by Prime Minist…
Iran conflict: Turning into a forever war? | DW News
Trump said the Iran war would not be endless. Four months later, it is still going and no one knows when it will end. #dwgeopolitics For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Fol…
How Finland and Norway became central to German security | DW News
As Russia pushes into the Arctic and competition for control of the region grows, Germany is being drawn northward — militarily and strategically. #dwgermanpolitics For more news …
What do war games reveal about Europe's security future? | Berlin Briefing Podcast
What can a war game tell us about a real-world security crisis? And is Europe prepared for the threats it may face in the years ahead? In this episode of Berlin Briefing, Nina Haa…
How diaspora fans have defined the 2026 World Cup | DW News
Amid unprecedented difficulties for fans traveling from abroad and an atmosphere of growing pressure on immigrant communities within the USA, diaspora supporters have helped defin…
How Nepali Sherpas are reshaping Norway's famous hiking trails | DW News
For nearly two decades, Sherpa craftsmen have been building stone stairways across Norway's mountains. Meanwhile, the income they earn supports families and development projects b…
Trump's speech: Big allegations, no proof? | DW News
President Donald Trump made bold accusations about US election vulnerabilities, especially toward China. But his evidence? Selectively released documents presented without context…
US strikes Iran bridges and collapses a tower at a key port | DW News
A US strike set a bridge ablaze in Iran’s Bandar Khamir as Washington returned to hitting infrastructure in its war against Tehran. The Pentagon released new footage of jets and c…
What UK's likely next PM thinks about Trump and Gaza? | DW News
Andy Burnham will likely be the UK's next prime minister — he's a hit with voters at home but where does he stand on foreign policy? Hear for yourself. For more news go to: http:/…
The anti-hate tactic draining neo-Nazi profits | DW News
This campaign found a way to hit neo-Nazis where it hurts: their wallets. In Germany, activists are using trademark law to fight far-right merchandise. #dwculture #dwtrends For mo…
Why is no one stopping the killings in Sudan? | DW News
The world watched in horror, as the RSF massacred thousands of civilians in the Sudanese city of El Fasher. Now, the next massacre of trapped civilians is looming El-Obeid. And ag…
Trump unveils report claimingChina meddled in US election | DW News
US President Donald Trump claims China has carried out "the largest compromise of election data in history," beginning during the 2020 US election cycle. He says Beijing aimed to …
Students refuse food with Sonam Wangchuk as exam protest grow | DW News
Students in India are joining the hunger strike of prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk to demand the education minister's resignation over an entrance exam scandal. Wangchuk has bee…
US Defense Secretary calls for testosterone testing | DW News
The Pentagon plans to begin testing testosterone levels in US service members over 30 as part of a new health initiative championed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He says the …
Greek police step up patrols in Roma settlements | DW News
A special police unit is carrying out regular patrols in Athens’ Roma settlements. Police say the strategy is reducing crime, but some residents and rights advocates argue it unfa…
Why remove the architect of Ukraine's battlefield success? | DW News
The removal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has exposed deep tensions inside Ukraine's wartime leadership, after Fedorov accused Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi of divid…
Live: US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation | DW News
US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation ahead of the November midterms. He's also expected to touch on the war with Iran. For more news go to: http://www.dw.co…
Why Trump is taking a risky bet on Iran, but could lose on all counts | DW News
The ceasefire between the US and Iran has collapsed, deepening fears of a wider conflict in the Gulf. Both sides are carrying out daily attacks and escalating their rhetoric, with…
Hong Kong police arrest five over 'seditious' books | DW News
Hong Kong's national security police arrested five booksellers on suspected charges of "doing an act with seditious intention," the government said in a statement late on Wednesda…
Orange skies and toxic air: Ontario wildfires spread smoke across North America | DW News
From freight trains surrounded by flames to cities shrouded in smoke, Canada's wildfire crisis is being felt far beyond the fire zones themselves. As air quality deteriorates acro…