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North Korea unveils nuclear weapons fuel production plant
Kim Jong Un called for North Korea's capacity to produce weapons-grade uranium to grow at an "exponential rate."
Israel, Lebanon renew ceasefire after US-brokered talks
The agreement comes as hostilities between Israel and Lebanese militants Hezbollah have intensified in recent weeks. It is unclear if the renewed truce will affect stalled talks b…
Elon Musk's SpaceX aiming to raise $75bn in record IPO
If completed, the unprecedented IPO would surpass the record $25.6 billion raised by Saudi oil producer Aramco in 2019 and could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
Ebola had 'big head-start,' WHO chief Tedros warns
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had recently visited the epicenter of the outbreak in the DR Congo. He said the "virus is ahead of us, we need to move f…
UK Royal Navy helicopter crash leaves 3 dead
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the deaths were "utterly tragic," while the cause of the accident remains unknown.
Tanzania's president visits Russia amid frayed Western ties
President Samia Suluhu Hassan is on a three-day visit to Russia, traveling with a business delegation. Relations with Western nations have cratered in recent months amid criticism…
Germany loses vote for UN Security Council seat
Fifteen of the 193 UN member states sit on the UN Security Council. Germany was in competition with Austria and Portugal for two seats in the "Western Europe and Others" group.
German hotel apologizes for 'no Jews allowed' message
A Bavarian hotel has apologized after rejecting a booking by an Israeli customer by telling them that "there are no Jews allowed" at the hotel.
Taliban, Russia are cozying up to each other — why?
Russia and the Afghan Taliban have signed a deal on repairing Soviet-era and Russian-made weapons, a seemingly small move in a larger game involving the US, Pakistan, and Moscow's…
Taliban and Russia cozy up to each other — why?
Russia and the Afghan Taliban have signed a deal on repairing Soviet-era and Russian-made weapons, a seemingly small move in a larger game involving the US, Pakistan, and Moscow's…
Wim Wenders withdraws film with disputed child nude scene
Actress Nastassja Kinski spent years calling for the removal of a sexualized scene from his film "The Wrong Move," in which she appeared topless at the age of 13.
Mapping the AI narrative in Kenya and South Africa's media
From data colonialism to deepfakes, AI is reshaping Africa. A new study shows where Kenyan and South African coverage falls short, and offers practical steps to deepen and improve…
Google mosquito army: Scientists say 'we must take action'
Google's Debug research program plans to release millions of sterile mosquitoes to fight species that spread diseases like dengue. How does the method work — and should humans int…
Backrooms: The creepy internet phenomenon, explained
A low-budget horror film directed by a 20-year-old YouTuber is beating the new Star Wars movie at the box office. Behind its success is an entire viral online maze.
Saudi Arabia and Russia draw closer amid OPEC upheaval
As Saudi Arabia and Russia deepen cooperation, their combined influence over global oil supply is growing. Could this shift the balance of power in energy markets?
Kenya's missing children crisis exposes system gaps
Families across Kenya are grappling with missing children cases, as gaps in child protection systems come under scrutiny and authorities dispute claims of a worsening crisis
Malaysia's social media ban for minors sparks privacy debate
Malaysia’s ban on social media for people younger than16 has been framed as a child-safety measure, but critics warn that it could prove difficult to enforce and may come at the c…
Malaysia: Social media ban for minors sparks privacy debate
Malaysia’s ban on under-16s using social media has been framed as a child-safety measure, but critics warn it could prove difficult to enforce and may come at the cost of online p…
Germany news: Naturalizations reach record high in 2025
Naturalizations have increased for the fifth year in a row. Automotive industry firms turn a bit less pessimistic. And Germany is aiming for a seat on the UN Security Council. Fol…
Germany news: More people than ever get German citizenship
Naturalizations have increased for the fifth year in a row. Automotive industry firms turn a bit less pessimistic. And Berlin aims for a seat on the UN Security Council. Follow DW…
Portugal: General strike causes disruption to services
Flights have been canceled and schools closed as unions stage a strike over government labor reform plans. It is the second major walkout in Portugal in six months.
There are billions of euros in dormant bank accounts across Germany. Whose money is it and what to do with it?
Billions of euros sit untouched in dormant bank accounts in Germany. With heirs unaware and no central register in place, banks and politicians are debating who should ultimately …
Who owns the billions in Germany's dormant bank accounts?
Billions of euros sit untouched in dormant bank accounts in Germany. With heirs unaware and no central register in place, banks and politicians are debating who should ultimately …
Armenia's election offers a choice between Russia and EU
Armenians are set to vote on the country's future geopolitical direction on June 7. The election will be a test of public opinion in the long-standing Russia ally, where the popul…
Parliamentary elections in Armenia: What’s at stake
Armenians are set to vote on the country’s future geopolitical direction at the June 7 ballot. It will be a test of public opinion in Russia’s longstanding ally that has seen a gr…
India news: Several killed in New Delhi fire
At least 21 people were killed and several others injured after a fire tore through a building in New Delhi. Some of the victims were foreign nationals who had traveled to India f…
India news: Several killed in fire in New Delhi
At least 21 people were killed and several others injured after a fire tore through a building in New Delhi. Some of the victims were foreign nationals who had travelled to India …
India news: US proposes extra 12.5% tariff on Indian imports
The proposal for additional US tariffs on India could complicate ongoing trade talks. Meanwhile, Indians in Germany face a difficult choice when it comes to citizenship. DW has mo…
India news: US proposes 12.5% tariff on Indian imports over forced labor concerns
Washington's proposal of additional tariffs on India could complicate the ongoing India-US trade talks. Meanwhile, Indians in Germany face a difficult choice when it comes to citi…
UK: Protest erupts over student murder
Protesters have clashed with police in Southampton over the December murder of finance student Henry Nowak. The fatally injured victim was handcuffed by police after his killer, a…