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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…
Nigeria turns to local drone industry in fight against insurgents | DW News
As drones reshape warfare, Nigeria is turning to technology built at home. In Abuja, engineers are developing surveillance and attack drones designed for local conditions, with th…
Why FIFA might fine Argentina players for celebrating with Falklands banner | DW News
Argentina may face disciplinary action from FIFA after players celebrated their semifinal win over England by displaying a banner repeating the country's territorial claims to the…
Could China's increasing food exports upend the global food economy? | DW News
For decades, China has been one of the biggest drivers of global food demand, propping up entire sectors for agricultural exporters like the US and Brazil. Now China is throwing e…
Xenophobic violence in South Africa drives mass migrant exodus | DW News
Tens of thousands of foreign nationals are fleeing South Africa after weeks of xenophobic threats and vigilante intimidation, with over 50,000 repatriated in the past month alone.…
Protests in Kyiv as defense minister known for drone program replaced | DW News
Crowds gathered in the Ukrainian capital to denounce the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov, who had only been in the job for half a year. Fedorov stepped down from the post on Wednesd…
Rheinmetall arms factory in Berlin sparks controversy | DW News
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Berlin to protest the conversion of a Rheinmetall car parts factory to making munitions. Germany has been a major producer and exporter of a…
Ukraine: What's behind Defense Minister Fedorov's firing? | DW News
Protests have erupted across Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in a major government reshuffle. What could the move mean for Uk…
Argentina fans celebrate making World Cup final | DW News
Argentina's comeback victory over England at the World Cup semifinals has all of Buenos Aires – and beyond – partying. Fans are now hoping Messi and co. can defend their title aga…
The Strait of Hormuz: Iran's Most Powerful Weapon? | DW News
Hopes for a lasting ceasefire between the United States and Iran are fading. Instead of negotiations over peace, a renewed nuclear agreement, and secure maritime trade routes, mil…
Can Finland cut off Russia's nuclear bastion? | DW News
Russia's Kola Peninsula is a nuclear fortress - home to submarines capable of wiping out entire cities and some of Moscow's most capable Arctic ground units. But it has a critical…
Train crew in Canada surrounded by wildfires | DW News
A Canada train crew caught in a wildfire filmed the blaze from inside the carriage. Several trains carrying combustible material were stopped due to blazes, according to officials…
Too hot to work? In Europe, it depends where you live | DW News
As Germany breaks heat record after heat record, Europe is split on how to protect workers from high temperatures. With one in five EU workers exposed, unions want one binding rul…
Gaza bookseller rescues books from the ruins of war | DW News
After his bookstore in northern Gaza was destroyed, Mohammed Saad salvaged hundreds of books and created an open-air library. His story sheds light on efforts to preserve knowledg…
Child abuse scandal shakes Paris schools | DW News
Hundreds of childcare workers have been suspended as allegations of abuse shake schools and daycare centers across Paris. Despite repeated requests, the city official responsible …
Bangladesh students demand minister quit over flood-hit exams | DW News
Flood-hit exams have sparked fury in Bangladesh. After floodwaters killed dozens of people this week, hundreds of students have taken to the streets of Dhaka, demanding the educat…
MAGA's meddling in European politics | DW News
Washington’s influence in Europe has shaped political life for nearly a century, and the Trump administration continues that legacy — though not always in familiar ways. While pas…
Thousands of foreign nationals leave South Africa following xenophobic vigilante attacks | DW News
Thousands of foreign nationals continue to leave South Africa following threats from anti-immigrant groups. At the border to Zimbabwe, authorities have now set up camps to process…
Maine Democrats looking for new Senate candidate | DW News
Who will fill the vacancy left by Graham Platner? The search for a new US Senate candidate to replace the scandal-plagued Democratic hopeful is in full swing. DW explains what is …
The US vs. the ICC | DW News
Marco Rubio says the ICC is attacking the US "with statutes, compacts and so-called international law." Countries that depend on US aid are being warned to cut ties with the court…
Gibraltar scraps border checks with Spain | DW News
After years of post-Brexit wrangling, border checks between Spain and the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar have been abolished. The move changes everyday life for some 15,0…
French parliament passes 'end of life' bill | DW News
After years of debate, the French parliament has voted to legalize assisted dying. What exactly changes now for terminally ill patients? DW's correspondent Tessa Walter reports fr…
Iran threatens to shut crucial Red Sea energy route | DW News
Tehran has warned that, if Washington's naval blockade continues, it could use its Houthi allies in Yemen to shut the Bab el-Mandeb gateway to the Red Sea. The narrow waterway lin…
EU, Ukraine seal drone deal amid Russian attacks | DW News
The EU and Ukraine are teaming up to build more drones. EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen sealed a new deal on a surprise trip to Kyiv as Ukraine marked its statehood day. …
Did the US just lose its AI advantage to China? | DW News
For years, the United States has tried to slow China's technological rise by restricting access to advanced chips and semiconductor technology. But new trade figures suggest China…
Boat capsizes near Alcatraz island, leaving 1 dead and 3 missing | DW News
A three-deck pontoon boat sank near Alcatraz Island during a memorial service, killing one person and leaving three others missing. 16 people were rescued as crews continued an ov…
Will the new EU-Ukraine drone collaboration help Ukraine defeat Russia?
The EU and Ukraine aim to beef up their collaboration in drone production. On a visit to Kyiv, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the deal, saying: 'This deal …