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Did the grief over King Harald's death save Norway's monarchy? | DW News
Can the death of the king actually save the monarchy? Norway’s King Harald V died at the age of 89 after 35 years on the throne and his death appears to have done something unexpe…
An AfD voter explains why he chose the far right | DW News
As support for the far-right AfD grows across Germany, many voters say they're frustrated with the political establishment. DW meets a retiree and AfD supporter, to hear why he vo…
Can this new oil lifeline survive? | DW News
Danger and uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz have changed oil shipping. Ship-to-ship transfers are helping move millions of barrels despite the disruption. #dwbusiness For more …
Trump: "Vote" or "you go to hell" | DW News
At a Republican midterm convention in Dallas, President Donald Trump urged supporters to help protect the party's congressional majorities. Then he offered a blunt warning: "You k…
Is BRICS broken? (How the Iran war exposed limits in Global South solidarity) | DW News
The Iran war exposed a hard truth about BRICS. While the bloc likes to portray itself as a Global South champion — and even a potential counterweight to Western dominance — it's d…
Fact check: Why do people still believe 9/11 was an inside job? | DW News
25 years after 9/11, millions still believe it was an inside job. Why? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/…
5 baby orangutans rescued... in India? | DW News
Five baby orangutans were found alone in an Indian forest, far from where they belong. Now, officials are trying to uncover how they got there. #dwnews #orangutans #india For more…
The Republican Dilemma: How much Trump is too much? | DW News
Donald Trump is everywhere at this Republican convention. But is that helping the GOP — or becoming a problem ahead of the midterms? DW's Ines Pohl asked atttendees. #dwnews #trum…
How the Houthi advance in Yemen could disrupt global trade | DW News
Yemen's Houthi rebel forces have seized control of the strategic port city of Mocha, on Yemen's Red Sea coast. The move puts the Iran-backed rebel group closer to controlling the …
Spanish parliament backs citizenship for Western Saharans born during Spanish rule | DW News
Spain could soon open the door to citizenship for tens of thousands of Sahrawis born in Western Sahara under Spanish rule. But the move could have major implications for Spain's a…
Did jet fuel melt the steel beams on 9/11? | DW News
9/11 Truthers are right about one thing: Fire from jet fuel cannot melt steel beams. But: Steel doesn't need to melt to lose stability. As with any conspiracy theory, there are ma…
Why South Africa's 'Dr. Death' is making headlines again | DW News
A sold-out appearance by Wouter Basson, the former head of South Africa's apartheid-era chemical and biological warfare program, has reignited a fierce debate about accountability…
Immigration tensions flare in Durban, South Africa | DW News
Anti-immigrant protesters confronted a group of immigrants, including refugees and asylum seekers, who have been living on the streets of Durban since May. The immigrants said the…
September 11 memorial drone show | DW News
Drones recreated the World Trade Center towers over the waters of New York Harbor in a memorial to those who were killed during the 9/11 attacks. The display used 2977 drones, one…
The New Right's vision for the US after Trump | DW News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, a new debate is reshaping America's role in the world. George W. Bush spoke of defending freedom and pluralism. JD Vance warns of a "threat from with…
25 years after 9/11, survivors fear the memory is fading | DW News
As the United States marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, some survivors worry the event is slipping from living memory. Nearly 3,000 people were killed when al…
Russia turns to jet-powered drones to overwhelm Ukraine | DW News
Russia is now mass‑producing new, jet‑powered drones. They can travel three times faster than older models, making them harder to intercept and more likely to reach their targets.…
Migrants face mounting pressure in South Africa and Kenya | DW News
Fresh protests organized by the anti-migration group March and March have returned to Durban, a week after violent clashes in which police fired rubber bullets and several people …
Deadly cargo ship fire in China | DW News
Twenty-five people were killed in a fire aboard a cargo ship docked in Qingdao, according to China's state news agency. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on soc…
Israel's role in Jordan's water crisis | DW News
A deal with Israel meant that Jordan would be sent 50 million cubic meters of water a year from the Sea of Galilee, but that expired this year. Now that flow has turned to a trick…
Can Trump's $5,000 'dividend' pledge boost the Republicans at the midterms? | DW News
US President Donald Trump has made a bold promise to pay every adult in the United States $5,000 if the Republicans win the US Senate and House at November's midterm elections. Bu…
Triumph of the AfD: how will the far-right shake up Germany? | To the Point
Germany is facing a political earthquake. In the state election of Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD secured nearly 44% of the vote, its strongest result ever. Leading candidate Ulrich Siegm…
US-Canada trade war escalation | DW News
The US and Canada are starting to look less like allies and more like angry exes. The latest fight involves tariffs, alcohol, motorcycles, and billions of dollars’ worth of goods,…
Fire on passenger ferry in Philippines leaves dozens missing | DW News
A fire burned overnight on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines, leaving dozens of people missing Thursday and killing at least five. So far, 43 people have been rescued,…
Trump pledges $5,000 to every US adult if Republicans win midterms | DW News
President Donald Trump on Wednesday promised that every American adult would be given $5,000 from the federal government if his Republican Party succeeds in keeping control of Con…
Why a US startup wants to start mass production of cruise missiles in Germany | DW News
US defense startup Covenant plans to build up to 5,000 long-range cruise missiles a year in eastern Germany. The Anthem missile is designed to be cheaper and easier to mass-p rodu…
Nepal seeks $5 billion from rich nations to rebuild after floods | DW News
Nepal is seeking $5 billion to rebuild after a deadly glacier collapse, arguing wealthy countries should help pay for a disaster driven by climate change. #Nepal #flooding #climat…
Republicans are betting their midterm hopes on Trump | DW News
Republicans have opened an unprecedented two-day midterm convention in Dallas dubbed "Trumpapalooza," with Donald Trump speaking on both nights of the event. The party is trying t…
Passenger killed after train hits truck in Poland | DW News
A train has collided with a truck in Poland, killing one passenger and injuring 20 others. It is the second serious train-truck crash in the country in just two weeks. #Poland #tr…
Netanyahu sues Haaretz over report of alleged pre-attack warning | DW News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will sue the Haaretz newspaper over its reporting that UAE president Mohammed bin Zayed warned him about a major Hamas attack day…