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Franco-German relations: Steinmeier and Macron say their farewells and create a new momentum for Europe
Presidents Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Emmanuel Macron are about to step down from their offices. Their meeting in France made it clear how urgently the Franco-German partnership …
Author or artificial intelligence? Literature in crisis
AI is a hot topic at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair. An international literary scandal raises questions about machine-generated texts.
US imposes sanctions aiming to 'dismantle' International Criminal Court
The US has announced new sanctions on the International Criminal Court. It's the latest in a series of steps by the Donald Trump administration as it seeks to "dismantle" the inte…
Saudi coalition vows 'firm' response after airport attack kills 3
Saudi Arabia and its allied forces in Yemen vowed a "firm response" to Houthi attacks that target civilians. The kingdom's authorities said three Saudi nationals were killed in Th…
Is China seeking to restrict Taiwan's cultural presence?
From coffee competitions to literature awards, Beijing appears to be working to limit Taiwan's international cultural and political impact on its own terms.
Art for freedom: Maria Kalesnikava in Bonn
The Belarusian musician and civil rights activist Maria Kalesnikava held the keynote speech on the importance of art at the 2026 Beethovenfest in Bonn. She also visited DW.
Poland: Lifeline for Ukrainian refugees confronts donor fatigue and online abuse as anti-Ukrainian sentiment grows
A Ukrainian woman who fled the war in her country built a lifeline for refugees in Poland. Now her organization faces donor fatigue, funding cuts and rising hostility as support f…
India's 'cockroaches' vs Election Commission: What you need to know ahead of CJP's October 10 protests
New Delhi has been turned into a fortress with train and metro cancelations, barricades and heavy police presence ahead of Saturday's planned protests against the chief of India's…
Hurricane Isaias intensifies en route to US Gulf Coast
Oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico has already been affected by the approaching hurricane, which has strengthened so far to Category 2.
France: Investigators recover 2 stolen Renoir paintings
Thieves had initially taken four pieces with a value of over $10 million, but dropped two as they fled. Officials praised everyone that tracked down the paintings, but didn't reve…
Voting to begin in local elections in the Czech Republic
The vote is being seen as a test of popularity for the Andrej Babis government.
South Africa pulls asylum directive after violent protests in Johannesburg, Durban
South Africa has withdrawn a controversial asylum directive after anti-migrant protests descended into violence and chaos on Thursday.
South Africa pulls asylum directive after violent protests
South Africa has withdrawn a controversial asylum directive that sparked widespread protests in the country.
Germany's women: Ena Mahmutovic makes her case to become Germany's next No.1 goalkeeper
Germany's win against Australia saw Ena Mahmutovic excel in goal. The 22-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper is considered the successor to Ann-Katrin Berger and is making a name fo…
Germany women's football team: Can Ena Mahmutovic make a case to become Germany's next No.1 goalkeeper?
The women's friendlies against Australia and Japan present an opportunity for Ena Mahmutovic to make her case for succeeding Ann-Katrin Berger as Germany's first-choice goalkeeper.
Bosnia-Herzegovina will soon have a new grand mufti
The new leader of the Islamic Community in Bosnia-Herzegovina will be elected on October 10. The reis-ul-ulema's role is not only important for Muslims in the country itself, but …
Bosnia and Herzegovina will soon have a new Grand Mufti
The new leader of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina will be elected on October 10. The reis-ul-ulema's role is not only important for Muslims in the country itself, …
Finland, the world's happiest nation, faces a glum winter
Finns have many reasons to feel content, but the country's pile of debt is not one of them. Russia's war in Ukraine has added to the fiscal burden. Can the Nordic nation absorb an…
Finland: The world's happiest country has a debt problem it can no longer ignore
Finns have many reasons to feel content, but the country's debt pile is not one of them. Russia's war in Ukraine has added to the fiscal burden. So can the Nordic nation absorb an…
Nobel Peace Prize 2026 goes to Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law
South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay has won this year's Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. Follow DW live.
Nobel Peace Prize 2026 set to be announced
The committees that award the Nobel prizes do not announce the nominations, and the Nobel statutes ban the judges from discussing their deliberations for 50 years. Follow DW live …
Malaysia shuts schools amid toxic haze from Indonesian fires
Toxic smoke from forest fires in Indonesia has pushed air pollution to unhealthy levels, prompting authorities in Malaysia to take emergency measures.
India: Cockroach party denied permission to protest in Delhi, founder Dipke pushes on
Train cancelations have been reported in Delhi ahead of CJP’s protest tomorrow. There is heavy security in the capital. A permission to protest has been denied but CJP's leader ha…
India: Cockroach Janta Party leaders allege mass detentions ahead of Delhi protest, decry 'emergency'
The Cockroach Janta Party claims authorities are carrying out mass arrests ahead of its planned protest on October 10. Founder 'Cockroach' Abhijeet Dipke has accused the Modi gove…
Two German officials shot dead during routine gun inspection in Bavaria; suspect arrested after overnight standoff
A routine inspection of legally owned firearms turned deadly in Bavaria. Police spent hours negotiating with an armed suspect before storming his home. Follow DW for more.
Ukraine, Europe, US to meet in Miami for talks on ending war
Officials from Ukraine, Europe and the US are meeting in Miami to discuss ways to break the deadlock in the war. The meeting comes as Russian strikes on Ukraine killed more than 7…
Man injured after New York shooting involving ICE
The shooting happened in the afternoon in the Bronx, with details still emerging. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the incident and urged Donald Trump to end ICE actio…
US to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution: Pentagon
US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth had said that Nidal Hasan would be executed by firing squad and that it would be done "in public." Hasan's execution will be the first by the US mil…
Man injured after New York shooting involving DHS agents
The shooting happened in the afternoon in the Bronx, with details still emerging. The incident involved the US Department of Homeland Security, the parent agency of US Immigration…
Ex-German Chancellor Schröder attends Putin's birthday bash
Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder still maintains a friendship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Tensions are high between Germany and Russia as the invasion of Ukraine continu…