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Serbia dissolves parliament as snap elections called
Serbia will head to the polls in late October after President Aleksandar Vucic dissolved parliament following growing pressure from protesters demanding political change. However,…
Conspiracy theories can provide answers, but not peace
Twenty-five years after 9/11, conspiracy theories about the terrorist attacks persist. But even as an attempt to make sense of a tragedy, psychologists say the benefit in conspira…
UK rules out cyberattack after major flight disruptions
Airports across the UK continue to face delays and cancellations after a flight processing system failure. The UK's transport secretary has summoned the CEO of National Air Traffi…
The billion-euro trade driving Europe's eels to extinction
Traffickers are making big bucks smuggling millions of critically endangered eels across continents, in suitcases on planes or by exploiting legal loopholes to end up on dinnerpla…
India: 5 baby orangutans rescued, smuggling suspected
Five young orangutans, not native to India, were found in an Odisha forest, sparking suspicion of an international smuggling operation. Meanwhile, India said it was not involved i…
Trafficked into fraud: An African crisis situation in Cambodia
Cambodia is cracking down on scam operators, with the effects being felt mostly among young Africans: Thousands of trafficking victims are now stuck in the Asian country with no m…
Ukraine, Russia trade drone strikes, killing 6
At least 4 people were killed, and 29 others were injured, in a Ukrainian attack on a Russian Black Sea port. Meanwhile, Russian drones struck a crossing on the Ukraine-Moldova bo…
Germany news: Merz, Weidel face off after AfD state win
Alice Weidel and Friedrich Merz are facing off in the Bundestag days after the AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt has put new pressure on the German chancellor. DW has the latest.
The Bayeux Tapestry in London: What's behind the hype?
The exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum is eagerly anticipated across the UK, as the medieval masterpiece is considered by many to be a symbol of the country's…
EU sports commissioner says FIFA is 'damaging to football'
Speaking to DW, EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef hit out at world football's governing body over its "poor governance".
India looks to steer BRICS away from anti-Western turn
The BRICS summit 2026 takes place in Delhi this weekend. Unlike last year, Putin and Xi are expected to attend. Can India keep the expanded bloc united?
BRICS leaders gather in India, but does the group have a clear purpose?
The 18th BRICS summit takes place in India this weekend. Unlike last year, the leaders of China and Russia are coming. But does the expanded group have a clear common mission and …
Putin rejects mobilization rumors, many Russians unconvinced
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has dismissed rumors about military mobilization. But many Russians, including many DW users, say they are preparing for the possibility.
Dallas Republican convention: How Trump looms over midterms
Donald Trump is not on the ballot in the midterm elections — but the first Republican midterm convention is putting him center stage. It's a strategy that could prove risky for th…
Trump escalates trade war with Canada with import bans, 50% tariffs
US President Trump has announced new import bans and 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods as tensions between the two countries intensify. This comes a day after Ottawa's retaliator…
Israel's Netanyahu denies UAE warned him of October 7 attack
Israeli media reported that the UAE contacted Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu before the October 7, 2023 attacks, warning him that Hamas was planning a major operation. The prime…
US strikes oil tankers off coast of Iran
Explosions were heard near Iranian oil export terminals in Jask and Kharg Island.
US strikes Iranian oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Explosions were heard near Iranian oil export terminals in Jask and Kharg Island.
German economy frets about Saxony-Anhalt election results
The AfD won the election in the eastern German state by a wide margin. While politicians and election analysts are still debating the reasons for the far-right party's popularity,…
EU, UK express dismay over Mladic funeral in Serbia
The EU is deliberating an official response to the glorification of war criminal Ratko Mladic in Belgrade. The UK, meanwhile, summoned Serbia's charge d'affaires over the display.
Fifty years after Mao’s death, China has transformed. DW looks at why his political legacy still matters.
Mao Zedong was perhaps the most influential, and certainly one of the most controversial, figures in 20th-century China. Even five decades after his death, the legacy of his era c…
50 years after his death, Mao still shapes China
Mao Zedong was perhaps the most influential, and certainly one of the most controversial, figures in 20th-century China. Even five decades after his death, the legacy of his era c…
Ratko Mladic’s funeral casts shadow over Bosnia and Herzegovina vote
Ratko Mladic’s funeral in Belgrade, attended by Serbian and Bosnian Serb leaders, has deepened regional tensions and could affect the upcoming election in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia: The long shadow cast by Ratko Mladic's coffin
Ratko Mladic's funeral in Belgrade, which was attended by Serbian and Bosnian Serb leaders, has triggered emotional responses across the region and is likely to impact Bosnia's up…
BSW and AfD – a political love-hate relationship in Germany
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) could help the Alternative for Germany (AfD) into power in Saxony-Anhalt. It is riddled with infighting
EU court rules against Belgian far-right party in IKEA case
A European court has backed Ikea's challenge against a Belgian far-right party, saying the use of Ikea-style visuals could harm the company's reputation.
UK announces trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the measures were in response to what he called "settler terrorism" in the occupied territories. The measures are part of the UK's efforts to su…
Japan's empty temples seek new ways to survive
With a declining population, shrinking congregations and growing economic pressures, temples are struggling to stay relevant. As more temples are sold or closed, is religion in de…
Afghanistan's women: A national soccer team without a home
The Afghan women's national football team has finally been officially recognized by FIFA. Now the players want to make history both on and off the field.
Afghanistan's women: A national team without a home
After five years, the Afghan women's national team has been officially recognized by FIFA. Now the players want to make history both on and off the field.