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Can India, Europe build a clean energy supply chain beyond China?
With China dominating every step of the solar energy production chain, governments in India and Europe are looking to reduce their overreliance on a single supplier.
Weapons of long-ago conflicts still haunt people of Laos
As decommissioning teams seek out unexploded ordnance in paddy fields, forests and rural pastures, Laos prepares to host a review conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
Weapons of long-ago conflicts still haunt the people of Laos
As decommissioning teams seek out unexploded ordnance in paddy fields, forests and rural pastures, Laos prepares to host a review conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
Why migrants come to Germany for work and then leave again
Germany has long attracted skilled workers to its labor market. The country has been much less successful at retaining them. So what is Germany doing wrong?
Why many immigrants leave Germany again
Germany been attracting many skilled workers to its labor market. The challenge, however, is that many of them do not stay. So what is going wrong?
From north to south, Africa braces for volatile El Nino year
The World Meteorological Association warns that the El Nino climate phenomenon could bring drought, floods and displacement to parts of Africa later this year. Are governments pre…
Is Africa ready for El Nino?
Experts warn the El Nino climate phenomenon could bring drought, floods and displacement to parts of Africa later this year. Are governments prepared?
El Nino: Is Africa ready for the perfect storm?
A strong El Nino expected later this year could bring drought, floods and displacement to parts of Africa. Experts say the warnings are clear, but question whether governments can…
Firefighters battle wildfires across southern Europe
Wildfires are raging across several parts of southern Europe. They come on the heels of massive heat waves in much of the region.
Philippine Senate launches impeachment trial of Sara Duterte
The trial against Sara Duterte is the latest escalation in a bitter feud between the Philippines' leading political dynasties. The proceedings could have major implications for th…
World Cup 2026: Trump, FIFA and the Balogun controversy
One of the few certainties of World Cup football has been rocked after Donald Trump lobbied FIFA to overturn a US red card suspension. The decision has caused outrage but it isn't…
Sri Lanka prison clashes leave dozens dead
More than two dozen people have died and over 100 injured following a violent dispute between different prison populations in Negombo.
Hamas to dissolve Gaza governing body
Officials for the militant organization have confirmed the move, which was agreed to earlier this year in a peace deal with Israel.
Iran: Millions flock to Ali Khamenei's funeral procession
Crowds have thronged the streets of Tehran in a procession for Iran's late supreme leader. The huge event is seen as a show of strength by the theocratic regime amid peace negotia…
Fashion against fascism: When trademarks deter neo-Nazis
In Germany, where Nazi symbols and propaganda are tightly restricted by law, a new and creative strategy is being used to challenge far-right merchandise sellers: trademarks.
China tests long-range missile in South Pacific
Beijing carried out the launch in what is known as a nuclear-free zone due to a longstanding treaty against testing nuclear missiles in the area.
Why heat waves heighten the risk of blackouts
When extreme heat hits, people turn to AC, but what if the grid fails? From France to the US, heat waves are pushing power systems to the limit, raising blackout risks and energy …
Chinese Tianwen-2 space probe reaches asteroid for sampling
After a yearlong flight of a billion kilometers, a Chinese space probe is set to take samples from an asteroid. The mission is part of what President Xi Jinping calls the country'…
India news: Mumbai building collapse kills 6, as heavy rains batter city
Heavy monsoon rains triggered building collapses, landslides and widespread transport disruption in India's financial capital, with forecasters warning of more rain. DW has the la…
India news: Mumbai building collapse kills six, as heavy rains batter city
Heavy monsoon rains triggered building collapses, landslides and widespread transport disruption in India's financial capital, with forecasters warning of more rain. DW has the la…
Germany news: Federal Cabinet approves draft 2027 budget
The budget draft provides for more borrowing than initially planned, as well as a big increase in defense spending. Meanwhile, three men are facing trial over a massive stash of i…
Germany news: Federal Cabinet to approve draft 2027 budget
The budget draft provides for more borrowing than initially planned, as well as a big increase in defense spending. Meanwhile, three men are facing trial over a massive stash of i…
European space telescope Euclid spots oldest quasars yet
Think of quasars as time machines. Rare but revealing. They are light from the beginnings of the universe that let astronomers investigate how early galaxies formed.
Australia, Fiji sign defense pact to counter China in Pacific
Fiji, which had grown closer to Beijing under its former leadership, will now consult Canberra on security developments.
Ukraine: Several killed in renewed attacks on Kyiv
At least seven people were killed when Russian ballistic missiles hit the Ukrainian capital. This follows the large-scale attack on Kyiv last Thursday.
Ukraine: Renewed attacks on Kyiv leave several killed
At least five people were killed when Russian ballistic missiles hit the Ukrainian capital. This follows the large-scale attack on Kyiv last Thursday.
Ukraine: Renewed attacks on Kyiv leave at least eight injured
The Ukrainian capital was hit by Russian ballistic missiles, with at least one building being hit. This comes after the large-scale attack on Kyiv last Thursday.
Super Typhoon Bavi hits US Pacific islands
Heavy rains and high winds are battering Guam and the Northern Marianas ahead of the arrival of a "very dangerous" storm that could cut power supplies for weeks or months.
World Cup: Trump thanks FIFA for suspending Balogun's red card ban
USA star Falorin Balogun had been set to miss the Round of 16 World Cup match against Belgium, but has now been cleared to play after an unexpected move by FIFA. The Belgian FA ha…
Super typhoon Bavi nears US Pacific islands
Heavy rains and high winds are battering Guam and the Northern Marianas ahead of the arrival of a "very dangerous" storm that could cut power supplies for weeks or months.