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EU leaders at Balkan summit optimistic about rapid expansion
German Chancellor Merz has said he wants Western Balkan countries to be better integrated into the EU as they seek full membership. Commission head Von der Leyen called for a "fas…
Finland: 4 suspects in sabotage of undersea cable link with Estonia
Police say they have four suspects, three facing a travel ban, after investigations into the sabotage of two subsea telecommunication cables in the Baltic Sea late last year. Pros…
How disinformation in Congo is worsening Ebola epidemic
The deadly Ebola variant isn't the only thing causing concern for health workers in Congo. Rumors and disinformation are hindering efforts to contain the virus. The patterns are w…
DRC: How disinformation worsens Ebola epidemic
It is not only a deadly Ebola variant causing concern for health workers in DR Congo. Rumors and disinformation hinder efforts to contain the virus. The patterns are well-known — …
Ethiopia: An election without real challenge?
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win despite security challenges, a divided opposition, and some regions not voting.
North Korea quietly ramps up its nuclear program
With Washington's attention elsewhere, North Korea has slowly been building up its nuclear weapons program. This week, Kim Jong Un took a publicity tour of a new nuclear fuel faci…
Why businesses are offering 'Quiet Hour'
More peace and quiet, less stress — the Quiet Hour is an initiative for people with invisible disabilities. An increasing number of stores and institutions in Germany are launchin…
Why businesses are offering 'quiet hours'
More peace and quiet, less stress — the Quiet Hour is an initiative for people with invisible disabilities. An increasing number of stores and institutions in Germany are launchin…
Iran at war: Stability masks deepening crises
One hundred days after the Iran war began, the Islamic Republic appears stable. But beneath the surface, economic strain, social unrest and growing repression point to deeper inst…
US Senate passes $70 billion funding for ICE, Border Patrol
Senators voted 52-47 to approve funds set to finance the immigration forces for another three years, through the rest of Donald Trump's term. The bill still needs to clear the Hou…
Germany's Iran war lessons after 100 days
The war waged by the US and Israel against Iran has now lasted 100 days. In that time, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has drastically changed his stance on the war.
Germany news: National team won't win World Cup, fans think
According to a poll, most Germans do not believe that Julian Nagelsmann's team will become world champions. Meanwhile, the German foreign minister is visiting Mexico. Follow DW fo…
National team to fail winning World Cup, Germans expect
According to a poll, some three or four out of ten Germans do not believe that Julian Nagelsmann's team will become world champions. Meanwhile, the German foreign minister is visi…
Middle East: UN doubles Lebanon aid appeal amid Israel war
The UN says it is seeking an additional $331.5 million to tackle a worsening humanitarian crisis in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israel is carrying out fresh strikes on the south of the co…
Slovenia's political survivor Janez Jansa is back
The new coalition government of Slovenia's veteran leader Janez Jansa is already advancing divisive policies that some warn could deepen polarization.
Janez Jansa — Slovenia's great political survivor — is back
The new coalition government of Slovenia's veteran leader Janez Jansa was approved by parliament on Thursday. It's already advancing divisive policies that some warn could deepen …
Tired of only bad news? From seahorses to ghost villages: four examples of things actually getting better!
Good news about the state of the planet might seem to be in short supply, but it's out there. Each week, DW's environment desk brings you what went right.
Environment wins of the week
Good news about the state of the planet might seem to be in short supply, but it’s out there. Each week, DW’s environment desk brings you what went right.
EU to advance expansion plans at Balkans summit
European leaders are gathering in Montenegro with EU expansion high on the agenda. Montenegro is a leading candidate for accession while, further east, Ukraine and Moldova also ha…
Australia seizes 100,000 illegal cockroaches in record bug bust
The haul of live insects included dubia cockroaches and Madagascar hissing cockroaches. Authorities said it was the country's biggest-ever seizure of illegal exotic invertebrates.
Germany updates: Wadephul discusses drug crime, economy in Mexico
Johann Wadephul, Berlin's top diplomat, visits the Latin American country which Germany considers a key partner in the region. The visit comes after Germany's failed bid for a UN …
India news: Putin hails Delhi ties, Trump calls Modi 'good friend'
Russian leader Vladimir Putin said that India’s cooperation with the US won't harm India-Russia relations, while US President Donald Trump said he has a "good relationship" with P…
SSRI antidepressants are often 'carelessly prescribed'
SSRIs, like Prozac and Zoloft, are among the world's most-prescribed psychiatric drugs. These antidepressants help a lot of people. But they don't always work. In fact, some exper…
Germany updates: FM Wadephul starts Mexico visit
Johann Wadephul, Berlin's top diplomat, visits the Latin American country which Germany considers a key partner in the region. The visit comes after Germany's failed bid for a UN …
What are Europe's alternatives to Instagram, TikTok and X?
As criticism of Instagram, TikTok and X grows in the EU, developers have been working on European social media apps. But can they compete? DW answers the key questions.
What are EU social media alternatives to Instagram, TikTok?
Opaque algorithms, too little legal protection for minors, a lot of hate speech and disinformation: in Europe, US and Chinese social media platforms have long drawn criticism. Eur…
Ukraine: Marine drone explodes in Romanian port
A naval drone exploded near an oil terminal in the Romanian Black Sea port of Constanta on Friday morning, causing no injuries. The Russian embassy in Bucharest claimed the device…
Ukraine: US House passes bill to aid Kyiv, sanction Russia
The Ukraine Support Act is meant to help the war-torn nation rebuild with direct loans and assistance. But the support from the US House does not mean much for Kyiv. DW has more.
Dutch police arrest 4 men over drugging, rape of partners
The men allegedly filmed the sexual assaults and shared the footage. The case is reminiscent of that of French woman Gisele Pelicot.
Mali junta offers $3.5M reward for Sahel al-Qaeda leader
Mali's military government is offering $3.5 million for information leading to the arrest or killing of Iyad Ag Ghaly. The junta is also offering smaller rewards for other suspec…