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Iran war: US, Tehran trade fire in new flare-up
Explosions have been reported around the Strait of Hormuz, including at an airport in southern Iran. US President Donald Trump said the strikes were a response to Iranian attempts…
The US and Iran are trading fresh strikes as hostilities flare up once again. DW has the latest.
Explosions have been reported around the Strait of Hormuz, including at an airport in southern Iran. US President Donald Trump said the strikes were a response to Iranian attempts…
Iran: US launches fresh strikes as hostilities flare again
Explosions were reported in and around the Strait of Hormuz, as well as at an airport in southern Iran. US President Trump described the strikes as "large and powerful." Iran said…
Congo's Ebola caseload tops 6,000 as concerns grow
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases, with nearly 3,000 deaths. As the virus spreads, authorities are racing to contain one o…
Germany terminates lease for Berlin's Russian House
Germany has announced the termination of the lease for the Russian House in the heart of Berlin. Critics have long said it is a hub for propaganda and espionage.
Germany terminates the lease for Berlin's Russian House
Germany has announced the termination of the lease for the "Russian House" in the heart of Berlin. Critics have long said it is a hub for propaganda and espionage.
Germany says Russia behind attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport
Investigators believe an explosives-laden drone was deliberately targeting a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle airport in early August. The German government said on Tuesd…
Iran fuel crisis deepens amid war and sanctions
Long lines at fuel stations are spreading across Iran as war damage, import constraints and new US sanctions squeeze supplies.
War and sanctions deepen Iran's fuel crisis
Long lines at fuel stations are spreading across Iran as war damage, import constraints and new US sanctions squeeze supplies.
Can communities be protected from melting glaciers?
Rising temperatures are increasing the risk of floods and avalanches in mountain regions. The disaster in Nepal and Tibet shows the urgent need for solutions, and the tools that c…
Can communities be proteced from melting glaciers?
Rising temperatures are increasing the risk of floods and avalanches in mountain regions. The disaster in Nepal and Tibet shows the urgent need for solutions, and the tools that c…
As glaciers melt, can communities be protected?
Rising temperatures are increasing the risk of floods and avalanches in mountain regions. The disaster in Nepal and Tibet shows the urgent need for solutions, and the tools that c…
Mladic's death, Bosnia and Serbia's unfinished reckoning
The death of Ratko Mladic did not close a dark chapter of European history; it reopened old wounds. The ideology that created him lives on. The Dayton Peace Agreement ended the wa…
Norway's new King Haakon VIII takes oath in parliament
The new king swore to uphold the constitution in parliament in Oslo, the first major institutional step of his reign. Haakon VIII's wife Queen Mette-Marit had to skip the event in…
US irks Germany, Europe with Russian G20 invite, press bans
Russia's finance minister is at the G20 meeting in Asheville but some key US press corps members are not. The mood was already tense amid the lengthy Iran war and Trump's renewed …
Can new Apple CEO John Ternus fix the tech giant's AI woes?
John Ternus is just the third Apple CEO in 30 years. His primary challenge is to correct the company's faltering AI strategy to preserve its position as a big tech leader.
At Venice Film Festival, politics take center stage
With works about Gaza, Ukraine and Elon Musk, political cinema is in the spotlight at the 2026 Venice Film Festival.
Canada's Carney holds firm against Trump tariffs
Canada is facing new US import penalties after Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to match US tariffs on China. Other countries are watching as the Trump trade clash turns into a …
Inside the sea cucumber smuggling boom
A quiet multimillion‑dollar black market is exploding across the Indian Ocean, driven by one unlikely animal: the sea cucumber.
Ailing Djokovic 'despised' every moment of US Open defeat
Novak Djokovic has exited in the first round of a Grand Slam for the first time in over two decades. Could time — or an unknown health condition — be catching up with the Serbian …
EU wants drones to spray pesticides, but it could backfire
The EU wants to lift a decades-old ban on spraying pesticides from the air, allowing drones to be used for greater precision. But experts warn the plan could lead to even more pes…
Greece, Turkey clash over protected Aegean marine areas
Turkey has announced the creation of two protected zones in a disputed area of the Aegean Sea, sparking an angry reaction from Greece. Does this mark a new chapter in a long-runni…
This extremely successful author polarizes German readers
She's young and she says what she thinks: Caroline Wahl is topping Germany's bestseller lists with her novels. But she has also faced a public backlash.
What 'The Odyssey' can teach us about climate chaos
The Bronze Age collapse may have started with a water crisis. The droughts of today raise the unsettling question of whether it could happen again.
Influential humanists: These are the winners of the Goethe Medal 2026
The prestigious German cultural award recognizes the artistic work and commitment to cultural dialogue of Arvo Pärt, Anita Raja and Prodromos Tsinikoris.
Germany's military wants to recruit tech-savvy gamers
The Bundeswehr has been a fixture at Gamescom, Cologne's video game trade fair, for years. But critics say military recruitment does not belong at an entertainment convention.
Spain: Thieves steal Bronze Age gold in lightning raid on Villena Museum
One of the world's greatest Bronze Age gold collections has been swiped, almost in its entirety, from Villena Museum. A highly professional group of thieves were in and out in fou…
Tragedy in Nepal: How do flash floods happen?
When flash floods sweep through the Himalayas, there is often little time to react. Scientists are working to understand the risks and improve early warning systems.
Andre Rankel named Germany's new men's ice hockey coach
Germany's men's ice hockey team has appointed a new head coach following a string of dissappointing tournaments. He's two decades younger than the man he's replacing but he has no…
New study shows German football remains male-dominated
The top leagues of German football remain a largely male environment. A new study reveals that only seven clubs have women in upper management levels.