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Germany news: Industry hemorrhaging 15,000 jobs a month
Industry boss Tanja Gönner says the situation is critical but offers opportunity. Meanwhile, politicians head to the Bayreuth Festival and security services warn of racist fight c…
Could 'mesh networks' help overcome authoritarians' internet blocks?
In authoritarian countries, the state is often either monitoring online communications or has the ability to shut them down in a political crisis. But there are other ways that ac…
Niger still seeking stability after 3 years of military rule
The military government in Niger promised social, security, and economic improvements when it took power in 2023. Three years down the line, there are mixed reviews on its perform…
Europe wildfires rage on, forcing 200,000 from homes
Hot, arid weather and strong winds have continued to fuel wildfires in France, Spain and Italy, devastating huge swaths of land and forcing mass evacuations. As national emergenci…
Eco wins: Cities, creatures, and tech are saving the day
From an AI-powered cute little pangolin, heat mapping to cool down cities and animals reducing wildfire risks by doing their thing, these real-world climate hacks are helping comm…
India: Cockroaches end protest after minister resigns
India's Cockroach movement says it is ending its protests following talks with the government. Dharmendra Pradhan announced he was resigning from his post amid growing protests. F…
India: Education minister resigns amid student-led protests
Dharmendra Pradhan announced he was resigning from his post amid growing protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party. DW has more.
India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announces resignation amid growing protests
Dharmendra Pradhan announced he was resigning from his post amid growing protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party. DW has more.
India: CJP-Government to return to talks as protests grow
The Cockroack Janta Party-led protests are likely to swell in size over the weekend as office-goers join in. Meanwhile, a second round of talks with the government are scheduled f…
Iran war: Houthis vow response to 'dangerous escalation' by Saudi Arabia
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claim that civilian sites were targeted in Saudi strikes on the Yemeni port city of Hodeida. Saudi Arabia says it hit military targets. DW has m…
Trump addresses rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner
The event was originally scheduled for April but was disrupted by the alleged attempted assassination of Donald Trump. His hourlong speech combined jokes with attacks on members o…
Starship completes 1st test flight since SpaceX IPO
Starship splashed down in the Indian Ocean to complete its 13th test flight and its first since Elon Musk's SpaceX went public in June.
Iran war: Saudi-led coalition attacks Yemen's Hodeida port city
The strikes come after the Iran-backed Houthis attacked several Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea in recent days. The escalation comes as the US and Iran also vie for control of th…
Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. merger amid lawsuit
Paramount has agreed to freeze its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until as late as June 2027. Twelve states have argued that the deal would create a "media behemoth" that woul…
ICC votes to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan
Members of the International Criminal Court have voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from his office amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan has denied the allegations.
Poland's main opposition collapses over far-right slide
A power struggle within Poland's main opposition force has come to a head. But a move to expel former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki may greatly weaken the right-wing party's p…
Trump threatens EU with tariff probe over Google, tech fines
US President Donald Trump has said he will initiate a tariff investigation against the EU in response to fines against US tech companies. He cited the latest case that Google lost…
ICC members vote to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan amid sexual misconduct allegations
Members of the International Criminal Court have reportedly voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from his office amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan has denied the …
Russia hits drone demonstration near Kyiv, killing 10
Ukraine says 10 were killed and around 100 injured in the strike, a day after Zelenskyy met with officials from US arms giant Raytheon. Meanwhile, in St. Petersburg, another Wildb…
Iran war: Yemen's Houthis deny they closed Bab al-Mandeb Strait
The Iran-aligned Houthi militia group instead says it has only established a "naval blockade" of Saudi ships in the Red Sea. It comes as the US and Iran also vie for control of th…
Yemen's Houthis deny they closed Bab al-Mandeb Strait
The Iran-aligned Houthi militia group instead says it has only established a "naval blockade" of Saudi ships in the Red Sea. It comes as the US and Iran also vie for control of th…
US floats AI 'kill switch' to stop rogue AI models
A rogue AI agent has sent a "wake-up call" about the perils of the fast-evolving technology, sparking calls to provide a US government kill switch. But what exactly does that mean…
Europe wildfires: Thousands flee by boat as fires spread, merge
Tens of thousands hopped onto cars and boats to escape wildfires raging in southwestern France. In Spain's Madrid region, authorities declared a national emergency after at least …
Europe wildfires: Many flee by boat as fires spread, merge
Tens of thousands hopped onto cars and boats to escape southwestern France's wildfires. In the Madrid region, authorities declared a national emergency as at least two fires merge…
Niger still seeks stability, after 3 years of military rule
The military government in Niger had promised social, security and economic improvements when it took power in 2023. Three years down the line, there are mixed reviews on its perf…
Three years under military rule: Niger still seeks stability
The military government in Niger had promised social, security and economic improvements when it usurped power in 2023. Three years down the line, there are mixed reviews on its p…
UNESCO adds Lebanese, West Bank sites to endangered list
Israel has rejected the listing of a Lebanese castle and an occupied West Bank archaeological site. UNESCO added both sites to its World Heritage in Danger list in the context of …
Highs and lows as Bayreuth Festival turns 150
The Bayreuth Festival's 150th anniversary has been clouded by controversy surrounding German-Jewish speaker Michel Friedman. Yet it offers an opportunity to celebrate, including w…
Highs and lows as the Bayreuth Festival Turns 150
Bayreuth Festival's 150th anniversary is clouded by controversy surrounding German-Jewish speaker Michel Friedman. Yet it offers an opportunity to celebrate, including with an AI-…
Can Pakistan-administered Kashmir election calm tensions?
Pakistan-administered Kashmir heads to the polls after weeks of deadly protests over seats reserved for displaced people from India-administered Kashmir. One local group has calle…