Deutsche Welle https://www.dw.com/english/?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf hourly 4 2002-05-01T00:00:00Z 2026-05-24T01:39:06Z https://rss.dw.com/images/DW-L-RGB_whitebg.png https://www.dw.com/english/?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages https://www.dw.com/en/us-suspect-dies-after-gunfire-near-white-house/a-77276529?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf There was a massive emergency police response after gunshots were heard near the White House, where President Donald Trump was working on a deal with Iran. The suspect has been shot and killed by law enforcement. 2026-05-24T01:11:00Z News en 77276529 https://www.dw.com/en/kane-s-hat-trick-seals-bayern-munich-s-21st-german-cup-win/a-77275987?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Harry Kane scored three times to fire Bayern Munich to a 3-0 victory over Stuttgart in the German Cup final. The win delivered a domestic double for the Bavarian giants and ended a six-year trophy drought. 2026-05-23T22:20:00Z News en 77275987 https://www.dw.com/en/serbia-police-clash-with-protesters-urging-early-elections/a-77274618?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Officers fired teargas and stun grenades as tens of thousands rallied against President Aleksandar Vucic's government. The demonstration went ahead despite the state rail operator canceling trains to and from Belgrade. 2026-05-23T20:22:00Z News en 77274618 https://www.dw.com/en/thousands-rally-in-madrid-to-demand-sanchez-s-resignation/a-77274803?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Mounting corruption allegations involving Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s family, allies and party sparked the protest. 2026-05-23T19:28:00Z News en 77274803 https://www.dw.com/en/cyprus-election-expected-to-shake-up-national-politics/a-77260976?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Cyprus goes to the polls to elect a new parliament on Sunday. The vote is expected to reshape the country's political landscape, weaken traditional parties and accelerate the rise of new anti-establishment movements. 2026-05-23T19:22:00Z World en 77260976 https://www.dw.com/en/cheap-attack-drones-break-through-israel-s-iron-dome/a-77235132?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Inexpensive fiber-optic drones are challenging Israel's high-tech defenses, shifting the military balance in the Middle East. 2026-05-23T17:38:00Z TOP STORIES en 77235132 https://www.dw.com/en/couple-remanded-in-custody-after-boys-found-abandoned-by-road-in-portugal/a-77274217?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A French woman is accused of abandoning her children in Portugal after reportedly blindfolding them and leading them into a wooded area during a game. Her French partner also faces charges. 2026-05-23T17:22:00Z News en 77274217 https://www.dw.com/en/us-iran-strike-upbeat-tone-as-hormuz-deal-takes-shape/a-77274080?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf US President Donald Trump flagged progress in talks with Iran, Tehran has warned that major gaps still stand in the way of dialing down the conflict. 2026-05-23T16:28:00Z News en 77274080 https://www.dw.com/en/in-iran-internet-access-becomes-a-luxury-for-the-few/a-77231518?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Despite the ongoing internet blockade in Iran, access to "Internet-Pro" is available to select groups for a fee. Access to information and communication is increasingly becoming a luxury. 2026-05-23T16:22:00Z World en 77231518 https://www.dw.com/en/france-bans-israel-minister-ben-gvir-after-flotilla-video/a-77273641?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The Israeli far-right minister released a video taunting detained Gaza aid flotilla activists, prompting widespread criticism at home and internationally. 2026-05-23T13:55:00Z News en 77273641 https://www.dw.com/en/what-is-pentecost/a-77213765?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf People new to Germany are often surprised by the number of public holidays in the spring. Pentecost is one of them, but its significance is not well-known. 2026-05-23T12:14:00Z Culture en 77213765 https://www.dw.com/en/thailand-revives-bill-to-clear-the-air-of-toxic-smog/a-77239344?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Seasonal smog is a major public health problem in Thailand. Long-delayed legislation aims to stop air pollution before it starts, but enforcement could present a problem. 2026-05-23T11:57:00Z World en 77239344 https://www.dw.com/en/ukrainian-strike-in-russian-controlled-area-leaves-10-dead/a-77273161?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Russian authorities in Luhansk said a Ukrainian drone hit a university dorm, wounding dozens and killing 10. Vladimir Putin has condemned the drone barrage and ordered the army to prepare a response. 2026-05-23T11:42:00Z News en 77273161 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-germany-marks-constitution-day/live-77272115?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Germany is commemorating the day its Basic Law came into effect 77 years ago. And a record number of German passports were issued in 2025, media report. DW has more. 2026-05-23T10:08:00Z News en 77272115 https://www.dw.com/en/south-africa-s-response-to-xenophobia-is-under-fire/a-77265909?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf South Africa's government condemns xenophobic violence when it erupts, but critics say prevention is weak, arrests are limited, and political rhetoric sometimes fuels tensions instead of easing them. 2026-05-23T09:41:00Z World en 77265909 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-record-numbers-take-german-passport-in-2025/a-77271372?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A record number of people received a German passport in 2025, a media report says. Numbers have been rising since Germany changed citizenship requirements in 2024. 2026-05-23T08:03:00Z News en 77271372 https://www.dw.com/en/can-the-quad-stay-relevant-to-boost-indo-pacific-security/a-77261939?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Foreign ministers from the United States, India, Japan and Australia — collectively known as the Quad — need to put past differences behind them if the alliance is to remain an effective means of countering China. 2026-05-23T07:23:00Z World en 77261939 https://www.dw.com/en/india-news-marco-rubio-visits-to-repair-ties-boost-quad/live-77271153?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf US Secretary of State Rubio is in India to reset bilateral relations and strengthen the Quad grouping — an Indo-Pacific strategic alliance that includes India, the US, Japan and Australia. Follow DW for more. 2026-05-23T07:11:00Z News en 77271153 https://www.dw.com/en/czechia-uproar-over-sudeten-german-gathering-in-brno/a-77209816?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The first gathering of Sudeten Germans in Czechia since World War II is happening this weekend, despite a political backlash that has exposed tensions over one of Central Europe's most painful historical legacies. 2026-05-23T06:38:00Z World en 77209816 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-rapid-militarization-threatens-basic-rights/a-77265460?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Ten human rights organizations say security interests are increasingly being prioritized over fundamental rights in Germany. The scathing criticism was presented in their "2026 Fundamental Rights Report." 2026-05-23T06:19:00Z Germany en 77265460 https://www.dw.com/en/kevin-warsh-trump-ally-at-the-federal-reserve/a-77248236?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Never before has a chair of the US Federal Reserve been so controversial. Who is Kevin Warsh? Can he preserve the Fed's independence, or will he become Donald Trump's puppet? 2026-05-22T21:54:00Z Business en 77248236 https://www.dw.com/en/us-or-iran-who-will-win-the-hormuz-endurance-game/a-77211690?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Tehran is betting that its sanctions‑hardened economy can outlast the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Washington, meanwhile, is contending with elevated oil prices, renewed inflation pressure and rising global recession risks. 2026-05-22T18:19:00Z Business en 77211690 https://www.dw.com/en/the-dying-dream-of-the-dead-to-be-at-peace-with-life/a-77197682?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Many people have vivid dreams shortly before death. Research suggests the dreams are not a sign of confusion — but may help both the dying and their loved ones make sense of loss. 2026-05-22T13:27:00Z Science en 77197682 https://www.dw.com/en/what-happened-to-jailed-belarus-dissident-raman-pratasevich/a-77250853?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf In 2021, Belarus diverted a Ryanair plane to seize opposition journalist Raman Pratasevich. What has happened to him since, and why is he now seemingly supporting the Belarusian regime? 2026-05-22T10:41:00Z World en 77250853 https://www.dw.com/en/how-the-cannes-2026-films-reflect-a-world-in-conflict/a-77248443?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Various works explore the impact of authoritarianism through a historical lens, while one thriller on corruption is set in Putin's Russia. 2026-05-22T06:13:00Z Culture en 77248443 https://www.dw.com/en/dw-exclusive-germany-s-far-right-afd-vows-to-make-history/a-77252189?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The AfD looks set to take power in a German state for the first time. In a DW exclusive, the front-runner in Saxony-Anhalt discusses plans to detain immigrants and revamp the school system, and relations with Russia. 2026-05-22T06:08:00Z Germany en 77252189 https://www.dw.com/en/ebola-patient-in-berlin-why-germany-s-helping/a-77237887?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf An Ebola‑infected US doctor is being treated under the highest safety standards in a specialized isolation unit in the German capital, Berlin. The facilities are considered to be among the best equipped worldwide. 2026-05-21T17:07:00Z Science en 77237887 https://www.dw.com/en/enhanced-games-why-crippling-injuries-are-the-least-of-it/a-77248463?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Doping in sports is nothing new. Athletes at the Enhanced Games will know the risks — severe injury, even paralysis. But bioethicists are also concerned we're opening the gates to altering our fundamental human biology. 2026-05-21T16:57:00Z Science en 77248463 https://www.dw.com/en/will-germany-s-aviation-tax-cut-lower-ticket-prices/a-75022175?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The tax cut aims to ease the burden on the aviation industry and make flying slightly cheaper. However, some experts warn that it is unlikely to have a meaningful impact on ticket prices. 2026-05-21T15:46:00Z Business en 75022175 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-reaches-out-to-gulf-states-over-iran-war/a-77249238?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Germany no longer believes it can play a mediating role in the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. Instead, the German government is working to strengthen its ties with the Gulf states. 2026-05-21T15:05:00Z Germany en 77249238 https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-dw-s-alican-uludag-released-but-trial-continues/a-77247916?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A Turkish court has allowed DW reporter Alican Uludag to leave detention as his contentious trial opens. He is accused of having "insulted" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which in Turkey can carry a jail sentence. 2026-05-21T13:45:00Z News en 77247916 https://www.dw.com/en/will-spacex-s-ipo-fund-life-on-mars-and-a-trillionaire/a-77236838?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf SpaceX is launching history's biggest public listing, propelling Elon Musk's wealth into the stratosphere. DW explores whether the firm's out-of-this-world ambitions are truly cosmic or another black hole for investors. 2026-05-21T13:24:00Z Business en 77236838 https://www.dw.com/en/latvia-scrambles-nato-jets-in-drone-alert-the-latest-of-several-in-baltic/a-77244356?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Latvia's military said NATO planes responded to at least one drone flying in its airspace. It's the latest in a string of such incidents in the Baltic, one of which eventually toppled Latvia's government. 2026-05-21T12:49:00Z News en 77244356 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-2026-world-cup-squad-announcement-neuer-returns/a-77212854?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Two years after retiring from international football, Manuel Neuer is back in Germany's 2026 World Cup squad. 2026-05-21T11:19:00Z Sports en 77212854 https://www.dw.com/en/extreme-climate-scenario-fades-but-warming-continues/a-77238401?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The rapid rollout of renewable energy is helping to shift emissions trends, but expected temperature rises remain high as the UN moves to tighten countries' commitments. 2026-05-21T09:51:00Z Environment en 77238401 https://www.dw.com/en/montenegro-at-20-eu-ambitions-and-serbian-ties/a-77233006?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Twenty years after seceding from the state union with Serbia, Montenegro is seen as a Western Balkan frontrunner for EU membership but remains marked by corruption, unresolved divisions and Serbia's political influence. 2026-05-20T15:43:00Z World en 77233006 https://www.dw.com/en/freiburg-s-europa-league-final-proof-another-way-can-work/a-77198696?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Bundesliga side Freiburg might have lost their first-ever European final to Aston Villa, but their European run is a reminder that success in football can be achieved without big spending or a loss of identity. 2026-05-20T14:48:00Z Sports en 77198696 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-records-high-numbers-of-online-child-abuse-cases/a-77231457?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Efforts to regulate social media have had little effect so far, according to Jugendschutz.net. The government-funded organization says young people in Germany are defenseless against online hate and violence. 2026-05-20T14:22:00Z Germany en 77231457 https://www.dw.com/en/german-authorities-arrest-2-on-china-high-tech-espionage-allegations/a-77228979?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Two Munich residents have been arrested on suspicion of working for a Chinese intelligence service, seeking to obtain and pass on high-tech information with "military applications." 2026-05-20T13:30:00Z News en 77228979 https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-targets-press-freedom-in-trial-of-dw-s-alican-uludag/a-77221711?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf DW correspondent Alican Uludag has been in custody in Turkey for three months, in part on charges of "insulting the president." He is set to appear in court for the first time on Thursday, though only via video link. 2026-05-20T12:39:00Z World en 77221711 https://www.dw.com/en/why-stephen-colbert-s-late-show-mattered/a-77136726?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf As the final curtain falls on "The Late Show," a brief history of the evolution of the late-night tradition and Stephen Colbert's satire. 2026-05-20T12:01:00Z Culture en 77136726 https://www.dw.com/en/researchers-spot-humpback-whales-off-australia-and-brazil-longest-lifetime-journey-on-record/a-77226919?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Researchers have observed two humpback whales swimming between Australia and Brazil. It's the longest travel distance humans have ever recorded for the species. 2026-05-20T10:53:00Z News en 77226919 https://www.dw.com/en/how-meta-wants-to-profile-13-year-olds-on-insta-facebook/a-77099295?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Instagram and Facebook have a problem with underage users — there's too many of them. Parent company, Meta, aims to root out under-13s with an age-profiling AI. This plays into a debate about a teenage social media ban. 2026-05-20T08:26:00Z Science en 77099295 https://www.dw.com/en/eu-is-failing-to-cut-pesticide-use/a-76961584?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf With binding cut targets scrapped, the European Union's pledge to halve pesticide use is stalling — even as controversial chemicals like glyphosate remain on sale across the bloc. 2026-05-20T08:00:00Z Environment en 76961584 https://www.dw.com/en/enhanced-games-pushing-human-potential-or-lethal-circus/a-77201096?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Investors like Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr. see the Enhanced Games as proof of how far human limits can stretch. For doping experts, the danger is clear and grave. DW explains the latest controversial sporting event. 2026-05-20T07:48:00Z Sports en 77201096 https://www.dw.com/en/russian-president-vladimir-putin-in-beijing-for-talks-with-chinese-leader-xi-jinping/live-77220110?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin each praised their countries' bilateral relations during the Russian leader's visit to Beijing. 2026-05-20T05:12:00Z News en 77220110 https://www.dw.com/en/hungary-s-new-prime-minister-magyar-seeks-to-fix-poland-ties/a-77215714?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Peter Magyar hopes to mend relations with Poland during his first state visit to Warsaw. What lessons could he learn from Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk? 2026-05-19T17:57:00Z World en 77215714 https://www.dw.com/en/pioneer-of-pop-music-cher-turns-80/a-77202087?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Cher has had countless hits and sparked more than a few controversies — while always doing things her own way. At 80, she remains as iconic as ever. 2026-05-19T15:44:00Z NRS-Import en 77202087 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-beefs-up-civil-defense/a-77220071?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Germany's government wants to spend €10 billion to better protect its population in case of emergencies. The backlog is huge. 2026-05-19T15:04:00Z Germany en 77220071 https://www.dw.com/en/nato-planes-down-suspected-ukrainian-drone-over-estonia/a-77215424?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A NATO military jet has shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone in Estonian airspace. As Ukraine targets Russia's Baltic oil facilities more often and more intensely, more such drones are straying into allies' territory. 2026-05-19T14:34:00Z News en 77215424 https://www.dw.com/en/hearing-aids-may-cut-noise-by-reading-brain-signals/a-77211054?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf In a crowded room, it can be impossible for hearing aid users to focus on what they want or need to hear. Research into auditory neurotechnology may enhance sounds and voices and reduce noise in real-time. 2026-05-19T13:55:00Z Science en 77211054 https://www.dw.com/en/sweden-orders-4-frigates-from-french-company-naval-group/a-77208762?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Sweden plans to acquire four new frigates starting in 2030 in a deal worth billions. They will be the largest surface warships in Sweden's navy. The newest NATO member is rushing to build up its military capabilities. 2026-05-19T08:52:00Z News en 77208762 https://www.dw.com/en/how-china-became-russia-s-economic-lifeline/a-77193402?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Hot on the heels of Donald Trump's visit, Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping. DW explores how China's trade and financial support is helping keep Russia's economy afloat. 2026-05-19T04:43:00Z Business en 77193402 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-2030-climate-goals-in-danger-experts-warn/live-77193205?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Headlines in Germany this Monday include higher than planned CO2 emissions, plans to ramp up civil defense measures, and Chancellor Merz meeting euroskeptic Bulgarian Premier Rumen Radev. 2026-05-18T10:30:00Z News en 77193205 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-crisis-hit-chemical-industry-seeks-revival/a-77166282?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Hit by high energy costs and regulation, Germany's chemical companies are scaling back production at home while expanding abroad. Can the trend be reversed? 2026-05-18T10:20:00Z Business en 77166282 https://www.dw.com/en/elversberg-bundesliga-newcomers-from-tiny-town-make-history/a-77194483?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A team from a small southwestern German town of just 7,000 inhabitants has made history by sealing promotion to become the 59th club to play in the Bundesliga. 2026-05-18T09:50:00Z Sports en 77194483 https://www.dw.com/en/ebola-in-africa-why-it-s-a-constant-threat/a-71524627?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Ebola is highly contagious and deadly. It spreads internationally, such as in the May 2026 outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. But that doesn't automatically make it a pandemic. 2026-05-18T06:31:00Z Science en 71524627 https://www.dw.com/en/young-czechs-drink-less-beer-but-risk-other-addictions/a-77175549?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The Czech Republic, the beer world champion, has seen a record decline in consumption. Younger generations are drinking less. Breweries are worried, but health experts say it's good news. 2026-05-17T15:00:00Z World en 77175549 https://www.dw.com/en/german-singer-heino-pushes-back-against-the-far-right-afd/a-77173665?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A far‑right politician in Germany used schlager icon Heino in election advertising without his consent. Heino is now demanding compensation for pain and suffering. 2026-05-17T14:44:00Z Germany en 77173665 https://www.dw.com/en/tiger-escapes-enclosure-near-leipzig-one-person-injured/a-77189049?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf An escaped tiger has injured a 73-year-old man near Leipzig, with police saying they shot the animal. German media reported the tiger was owned by a controversial performer. 2026-05-17T12:30:00Z News en 77189049 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-and-japan-test-hydrogen-future-with-bmw-toyota-cars/a-77182456?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf During a recent visit to Japan, Germany's transport minister Patrick Schnieder toured hydrogen projects aimed at bringing the fuel into the mainstream. 2026-05-17T08:25:00Z Business en 77182456 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-unicef-says-child-well-being-ranking-alarming/live-77178633?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A new study ranks Germany near the bottom in child well-being and education. Meanwhile, an escaped tiger was killed by police after injuring a man near Leipzig. DW has more. 2026-05-17T07:28:00Z News en 77178633 https://www.dw.com/en/dead-humpback-whale-off-denmark-is-timmy/a-77184917?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Divers have confirmed that a dead humpback whale spotted off Denmark is the same creature that spent weeks beached off Germany's Baltic coast. It comes two weeks after a contentious rescue operation. 2026-05-17T07:28:00Z News en 77184917 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-stakes-claim-in-new-space-race/a-77177359?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf German companies of all sizes and all over the country are developing satellites and space applications. They want to be part of the lucrative industry, which is increasingly crucial for civilian and military purposes. 2026-05-16T19:25:00Z World en 77177359 https://www.dw.com/en/could-romania-and-moldova-reunite/a-77181648?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Moldovan leader Maia Sandu and her Romanian counterpart Nicusor Dan want to reunite their countries. Is that a realistic scenario? 2026-05-16T17:21:00Z World en 77181648 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-housing-crisis-hits-immigrants-hardest/a-77171138?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The German housing market crisis is deepening social inequality. Newcomers in particular are struggling to find affordable housing — with consequences for integration, education, and the labor market. 2026-05-16T13:59:00Z Germany en 77171138 https://www.dw.com/en/from-collection-to-connection-how-museums-are-redefining-themselves/a-77095911?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Gone are the days when museums were just places to see art and artifacts. On International Museum Day, DW looks at how museums are becoming unique spaces of community engagement and participation. 2026-05-16T12:46:00Z Culture en 77095911 https://www.dw.com/en/andreas-rettig-you-can-t-separate-sports-and-politics/a-77171724?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico is sparking discussions beyond the realm of football. DFB Director Andreas Rettig discusses the Germany team and the geopolitical situation in an interview with DW. 2026-05-16T07:23:00Z Sports en 77171724 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-chancellor-merz-says-he-wouldn-t-advise-his-kids-to-go-to-the-us/live-77168830?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he wouldn't currently advise young Germans like his children to move to the US to study or work. He cited "the social climate that has suddenly developed." 2026-05-15T17:03:00Z Germany en 77168830 https://www.dw.com/en/islamic-feminism-more-widespread-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina/a-77163017?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Many Bosnian Muslim women want to attend mosque on Fridays and to play a greater role in decision-making. Slowly the official structures of the Islamic Community are changing. 2026-05-15T15:42:00Z World en 77163017 https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-dozens-of-european-countries-sign-up-to-special-tribunal-plan-to-prosecute-russia/a-77174512?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf At talks in Moldova, more than 30 countries have said they will join a future special tribunal for Ukraine prosecuting Russia over its invasion. How the body will force Russians to stand trial is not clear. 2026-05-15T15:35:00Z News en 77174512 https://www.dw.com/en/uk-politics-how-starmer-survives-as-farage-waits-in-wings/a-77170215?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf High profile resignations, a prime minister on the edge and populists on the up — UK politics is far from dull. DW explains what's going on in Keir Starmer's Labour party and with Nigel Farage. And what may be next. 2026-05-15T14:09:00Z World en 77170215 https://www.dw.com/en/iconic-german-musician-udo-lindenberg-turns-80/a-77149458?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf From a historic East German concert to a hit with rapper Apache 207, Udo Lindenberg has shaped German rock music like few others. Even at 80, the "Panikrocker" is still reinventing himself. 2026-05-15T10:52:00Z Culture en 77149458 https://www.dw.com/en/asteroid-2026-jh2-no-need-to-worry-about-it-hitting-earth/a-70375872?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf This big asteroid was discovered shortly before it was expected to hurtle past Earth. Any time you see a headline about asteroids approaching the planet, you can relax. Big and small asteroids fly by all the time. 2026-05-15T10:24:00Z Science en 70375872 https://www.dw.com/en/fifa-got-greedy-―-why-football-fans-in-india-may-not-be-able-to-watch-world-cup-games-on-tv-this-year/a-77131796?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The 2026 World Cup is weeks away, but one of the most populated countries in the world doesn't have a broadcasting deal. Why? 2026-05-15T09:06:00Z Sports en 77131796 https://www.dw.com/en/foreign-student-fee-hikes-in-france-trigger-backlash/a-77146306?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A French government plan to charge students from outside the European Union 16 times more than previously has stoked discontent. But how does this compare to the rest of Europe, both inside the EU and out? 2026-05-14T19:52:00Z World en 77146306 https://www.dw.com/en/will-ukraine-corruption-scandal-reach-volodymyr-zelenskyy/a-77161926?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A drawn-out corruption affair in Ukraine has widened, with authorities now taking action against Andriy Yermak, former head of the presidential office. Will the scandal reach all the way to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy? 2026-05-14T16:10:00Z World en 77161926 https://www.dw.com/en/uk-health-secretary-wes-streeting-resigns-likely-in-bid-to-topple-pm-keir-starmer/a-77161937?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Two Labour Party politicians have positioned themselves to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership. Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned, and Angela Rayner said her tax affairs were back in order. 2026-05-14T15:06:00Z News en 77161937 https://www.dw.com/en/lab-grown-tyrannosaurus-leather-more-chicken-than-dinosaur/a-77118050?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A handbag is promoted as the "world's first T. rex leather product". But scientists are questioning its authenticity. 2026-05-14T14:37:00Z Culture en 77118050 https://www.dw.com/en/german-intelligence-offices-snub-us-based-palantir-software/a-77160897?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Germany's domestic intelligence agency has reportedly chosen a data analysis system from France, instead of US-based Palantir. Civil society has welcomed the move, but says more must be done. 2026-05-14T14:27:00Z Germany en 77160897 https://www.dw.com/en/who-is-mario-draghi-this-year-s-charlemagne-prize-winner/a-77115925?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The Charlemagne Prize honors those who advance European unity. This year's winner is Italy's Mario Draghi, a former European Central Bank chief and a key architect of European stability during a time of economic crisis. 2026-05-14T14:25:00Z World en 77115925 https://www.dw.com/en/latvia-prime-minister-evika-silina-resigns-over-handling-of-drone-incidents-after-coalition-ally-s-withdrawal/a-77159518?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Evika Silina says she is resigning her post, following the defense minister's resignation and the coalition government's collapse amid controversy over Ukrainian drones aimed at Russia that landed in the Baltic country. 2026-05-14T09:51:00Z News en 77159518 https://www.dw.com/en/honda-reports-first-loss-since-1957-as-it-waters-down-ev-strategy-but-shares-rise-on-2026-forecasts/a-77158590?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The Japanese carmaker pursued an aggressive switch towards electric vehicles that it's now trying to walk back. Despite posting its first loss since 1957, its share price spiked on more buoyant predictions for 2026. 2026-05-14T08:52:00Z News en 77158590 https://www.dw.com/en/china-goes-electric-but-can-it-get-off-coal/a-77147566?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The world's clean energy superpower also emits the most CO2. But coal-fired power may have peaked as China electrifies its economy with ever more renewables. 2026-05-14T08:30:00Z Environment en 77147566 https://www.dw.com/en/us-drops-bond-requirement-for-fifa-world-cup-ticket-holders/a-77155757?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Fans from five African World Cup qualifying nations with valid tickets are exempt from paying a hefty bond. But fans from several other countries still face major hurdles to seeing their teams play in the United States. 2026-05-14T00:56:00Z News en 77155757 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-shortfall-in-medium-range-defense-capabilities/a-77151793?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The US has announced that it will not be deploying Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany. Now the German government is looking for alternatives. Could drones be part of the solution? 2026-05-13T15:04:00Z Germany en 77151793 https://www.dw.com/en/fake-tiktok-fans-and-pop-music-s-unethical-marketing/a-77091563?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Do indie darlings like Sombr and Geese owe their success to TikTok "trend simulations"? The question has sent shockwaves through their fan base. Yet manipulated charts are as old as the music business itself. 2026-05-13T12:06:00Z Culture en 77091563 https://www.dw.com/en/china-s-new-rules-give-the-west-a-new-headache/a-77075741?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Beijing now has strong new powers to punish firms for pulling manufacturing out of China. Multinationals are increasingly caught in a web of coercion and complex rules as they try to operate across the US, EU and China. 2026-05-13T09:15:00Z Business en 77075741 https://www.dw.com/en/satellites-add-a-new-layer-to-global-poverty-data/a-77130563?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A new study using satellite data finds that 58% of the global population has been assigned to the wrong tier in the UN's Human Development Index. That can have real-world consequences for how aid reaches people. 2026-05-13T08:15:00Z Science en 77130563 https://www.dw.com/en/why-men-are-less-worried-than-women-about-climate-change/a-76779473?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf From petro-masculinity to electric trucks: why men disengage from climate action and what might bring them back. 2026-05-13T07:33:00Z Environment en 76779473 https://www.dw.com/en/hotter-2026-and-el-nino-could-trigger-extreme-fires/a-77137100?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf More than 150 million hectares — over twice the size of Texas — burned globally in the first months of 2026. With a high chance of a supercharged El Nino, the second half of the year could be even worse. 2026-05-12T17:02:00Z Environment en 77137100 https://www.dw.com/en/bundesliga-kathleen-krüger-appointed-hamburg-s-head-of-sport/a-77135968?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Hamburg have appointed Kathleen Krüger as the club's new board member responsible for sport. She becomes the first woman to fill such a role at a Bundesliga club on a permanent basis. 2026-05-12T14:43:00Z Sports en 77135968 https://www.dw.com/en/sport-helping-displaced-lebanese-living-in-stadium-to-cope/a-77080170?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf More than a million people have been forced to flee their homes in southern Lebanon due to fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. As many shelter in Beirut stadiums, sport is sometimes a welcome distraction. 2026-05-12T11:34:00Z Sports en 77080170 https://www.dw.com/en/hijab-wearing-german-beauty-contestant-takes-on-the-afd/a-77114886?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf As a Miss Germany contestant, Büsra Sayed wore a hijab on stage. This had never happened before — and the far-right AfD didn't like it. Her response went viral. 2026-05-12T08:35:00Z Germany en 77114886 https://www.dw.com/en/hantavirus-how-is-the-outbreak-being-contained/a-77122959?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship are returning to their home countries, some with symptoms, many without. What happens to these people and what is being done to contain the spread? 2026-05-11T15:34:00Z Science en 77122959 https://www.dw.com/en/architecture-of-remembrance-and-hope-daniel-libeskind-at-80/a-19251296?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Famous for designing the Jewish Museum Berlin and the Ground Zero project in New York, the architect has created dozens of memorable buildings worldwide. 2026-05-11T14:07:00Z Culture en 19251296 https://www.dw.com/en/hantavirus-how-it-differs-from-covid/a-77122374?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf In 2018-2019, the Andes virus hantavirus spread person-to-person in Argentina. Eleven people died — but it was stopped. Analysis of that outbreak shows the current one can also be stopped. 2026-05-11T13:44:00Z Science en 77122374 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-1-in-6-retailers-fear-for-future/live-77114178?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf About one-in-12 German businesses worry about survival, with twice as many retailers jittery. Meanwhile in Stuttgart, five pro-Palestinian activists face trial over attacking an Israeli defense company site. Follow DW. 2026-05-11T13:39:00Z News en 77114178 https://www.dw.com/en/endemic-epidemic-pandemic-what-s-the-difference/a-60295060?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The Andes hantavirus outbreak shows how easily disease labels are misunderstood — and why they describe patterns of spread, not how dangerous a virus is. 2026-05-11T10:31:00Z Science en 60295060 https://www.dw.com/en/somali-piracy-disrupts-global-shipping-and-trade-routes/a-77047750?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf As ships reroute around Africa to avoid Middle East conflict zones, piracy off Somalia is back. The resurgence is driving up insurance, transit times and security costs, putting new pressure on global supply chains. 2026-05-11T09:19:00Z Business en 77047750 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-businesses-frustrated-by-economic-decline/a-77097307?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf No one had higher hopes for Friedrich Merz's chancellorship than the German business community. Now, however, early euphoria has given way to bitter disappointment. 2026-05-11T08:37:00Z Germany en 77097307 https://www.dw.com/en/why-is-hollywood-missing-from-cannes/a-77056586?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf There are no US blockbusters premiering at the Cannes Film Festival this year. So who's snubbing who? 2026-05-11T06:58:00Z Culture en 77056586 https://www.dw.com/en/could-german-ex-leader-really-negotiate-ukraine-peace/a-77111372?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder is a controversial — and some critics would even say, unserious — choice as a negotiator on the Ukraine war. He's long been criticized for being too close to Russia. 2026-05-10T16:38:00Z Germany en 77111372 https://www.dw.com/en/new-film-portrays-thomas-and-erika-mann-with-an-oddly-twisted-premise/a-76970827?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Premiering at Cannes and starring Sandra Hüller, Pawel Pawlikowski's "Fatherland" is set during the Cold War — a complex period for the prominent anti-Nazi intellectuals. 2026-05-09T12:16:00Z Culture en 76970827 https://www.dw.com/en/eurovision-2026-politics-collide-with-a-blockbuster-show/a-77069828?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Controversy over Israel's participation and boycotts unprecedented in scale are already weighing on the Eurovision Song Contest before it even kicks off in Vienna. 2026-05-09T07:28:00Z Culture en 77069828 https://www.dw.com/en/celebrated-broadcaster-and-naturalist-david-attenborough-turns-100/a-76880848?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The still-sprightly centenarian has been knighted twice, nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, and is perhaps the world's most recognizable nature lover. 2026-05-08T04:41:00Z Culture en 76880848 https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-prices-will-drop-but-too-late-for-traveling-fans/a-77064560?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Among many firsts at World Cup 2026, FIFA has tried its hand at dynamic pricing and acting as a secondary seller. The tactic has seen a ticket listed for over $2 million, but many games seem undersold. What's going on? 2026-05-07T14:25:00Z Sports en 77064560 https://www.dw.com/en/why-the-eu-sees-chinese-solar-tech-as-a-major-security-risk/a-77066865?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Europe's solar boom is powered by Chinese technology. But experts warn Chinese-made tech could threaten the continent's safety and even create blackouts. Now, Brussels is aiming to reduce its dependence. 2026-05-07T10:49:00Z Business en 77066865 https://www.dw.com/en/bayern-munich-exit-champions-league-in-semifinal-to-psg/a-77072250?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Holders Paris Saint-Germain are one game away from retaining the Champions League after knocking out German champions Bayern Munich. Bayern can still complete the domestic double but again miss out on the big one. 2026-05-06T20:55:00Z Sports en 77072250 https://www.dw.com/en/covid-pioneer-biontech-the-fall-of-germany-s-pandemic-hero/a-77061364?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf BioNTech, once celebrated for its COVID-19 vaccines, is grappling with falling demand, restructuring and the departure of its founders. Can its ambitious cancer trials turn it from a one-hit wonder into a biotech giant? 2026-05-06T14:42:00Z Business en 77061364 https://www.dw.com/en/venice-biennale-in-crisis-the-controversies-explained/a-76807499?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Following the resignation of the jury over Russia's and Israel's disputed participation, the traditional Golden Lion will not be awarded this year. 2026-05-06T12:52:00Z Culture en 76807499 https://www.dw.com/en/hungary-s-new-government-pushes-for-euro-by-2030/a-77053959?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Hungary's new leadership wants the country to adopt the euro by the end of the decade while repairing strained ties with Brussels. But with a weak economy and tight deadlines, experts warn the path will be steep. 2026-05-06T08:34:00Z Business en 77053959 https://www.dw.com/en/what-the-strait-of-hormuz-fuel-crisis-means-for-air-travel/a-77047977?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Does travel insurance cover flight cancellations caused by the Iran war? Travelers could face major disruption as the jet fuel crisis threatens summer flights. 2026-05-06T08:28:00Z Culture en 77047977 https://www.dw.com/en/how-rosalia-became-a-global-pop-force/a-77052783?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf From a small town in Spain to sold-out global arenas, Spanish singer Rosalia has built her career with precision rather than luck. How did she do it? 2026-05-06T08:04:00Z Culture en 77052783 https://www.dw.com/en/what-is-hantavirus/a-77047777?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, reportedly from hantavirus. The dangerous Andes strain has been confirmed in two cases. What are the symptoms, and how is it transmitted? 2026-05-05T12:06:00Z Science en 77047777 https://www.dw.com/en/the-sea-that-is-vanishing-in-real-time/a-76813409?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The world's largest inland body of water is retreating at an alarming speed. From stranded buildings to vanishing habitats, scientists warn the Caspian Sea may be approaching a tipping point. 2026-05-05T10:24:00Z Environment en 76813409 https://www.dw.com/en/from-india-to-iran-how-hitler-redefined-aryan-for-the-nazis/a-77046616?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf According to Nazi ideology, an ideal "Aryan" was blond, blue-eyed with athletic features. The term is still tied to Nazi Germany, but its origin lies elsewhere. 2026-05-05T08:56:00Z Culture en 77046616 https://www.dw.com/en/dubai-s-image-as-a-financial-hub-faces-its-biggest-test-yet/a-76959753?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Amid the smoldering Iran war, wealthy elites are quietly shifting capital and other assets out of Dubai and heading to Singapore and Switzerland. Just how resilient is the emirate's safe-haven reputation? 2026-05-04T16:25:00Z Business en 76959753 https://www.dw.com/en/why-saudi-arabia-is-withdrawing-from-sport/a-77032858?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf There are few major sports left that are not supported by investment from Saudi Arabia. But with the kingdom pulling out of golf and canceling planned events and contracts elsewhere, is the Saudi sports era over? 2026-05-04T14:56:00Z Sports en 77032858 https://www.dw.com/en/georg-baselitz-artist-renowned-for-his-upside-down-paintings-dies/a-77037122?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf He was thrown out of art school at the age of 18 because of his love for Picasso. The German artist who never lost his rebellious streak has died at the age of 88. 2026-05-04T11:26:00Z Culture en 77037122 https://www.dw.com/en/angine-de-poitrine-a-masked-rock-band-conquers-the-internet/a-77030522?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf From underground experiment to sold-out international concerts within days — as the French-Canadian band Angine de Poitrine starts touring the world, we take a look at the viral phenomenon. 2026-05-04T09:43:00Z Culture en 77030522 https://www.dw.com/en/women-s-champions-league-bayern-fall-to-barcelona-in-semis/a-77030846?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Bayern Munich have come up short in their bid to win the Women's Champions League for the first time after losing to Barcelona in the semifinals. 2026-05-04T09:19:00Z Sports en 77030846 https://www.dw.com/en/millions-sway-as-free-shakira-concert-lights-up-copacabana/a-77022547?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The Colombian superstar delivers one of the biggest shows of her career, as fans flock from Brazil and beyond for her "Women No Longer Cry" world tour. 2026-05-03T07:55:00Z News en 77022547 https://www.dw.com/en/alex-zanardi-f1-driver-and-multiple-cart-and-paralympic-champion-dies-at-59/a-77018399?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Italian race driver turned Paralympian Alex Zanardi has died aged 59. The former Formula 1 driver and two-time CART champion lost his legs in a horrific crash at the peak of his powers, but his drive to compete endured. 2026-05-02T11:46:00Z News en 77018399 https://www.dw.com/en/gender-investment-gap-are-women-catching-up-with-men/a-76862702?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Online brokers are tapping into the potential of female investors. Tailor-made products and branding campaigns are on the rise. Will this help bridge the gap between women and men when it comes to investing? 2026-05-01T05:13:00Z Business en 76862702 https://www.dw.com/en/iran-s-vafaei-playing-for-more-than-snooker-glory/a-76998832?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf After years lost to visa battles, Hossein Vafaei is finally delivering on his early promise as a snooker prodigy. He's hoping to inspire people back home amid the turmoil in Iran. 2026-04-30T13:08:00Z Sports en 76998832 https://www.dw.com/en/study-busts-myth-german-spring-fatigue-doesn-t-exist/a-76985131?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Do we really feel more tired in spring? Researchers in Switzerland say, "there's no such thing as spring fatigue." But it is a deep cultural phenomenon in German-speaking countries. 2026-04-30T13:07:00Z Science en 76985131 https://www.dw.com/en/how-widespread-is-global-fatigue-with-the-us/a-76869943?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The global image of the US has taken a blow, as many people are increasingly fed up with the constant stream of controversies surrounding the Trump administration. 2026-04-30T12:30:00Z Culture en 76869943 https://www.dw.com/en/a-new-climate-club-minus-the-fossil-fuel-lobby/a-76992981?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Frustrated by blocking coalitions, 50-plus nations at the inaugural talks on exiting fossil fuels made one thing clear: it's all about how — not whether — to phase out coal, oil and gas. 2026-04-30T10:52:00Z Environment en 76992981 https://www.dw.com/en/will-eu-bring-in-a-windfall-tax-on-oil-companies/a-76920556?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Five countries, including Germany, want the EU to bring in a so-called windfall tax to target energy companies benefiting from the price crisis. It can be done, but it's complex. 2026-04-30T10:32:00Z Business en 76920556 https://www.dw.com/en/why-uae-s-opec-exit-is-a-blow-to-saudi-arabia/a-76975354?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC to pump more oil on its own terms. The break strips Saudi Arabia of a key partner and adds to growing uncertainty over the cartel's future. 2026-04-30T07:02:00Z Business en 76975354 https://www.dw.com/en/football-afghan-women-s-team-recognized-in-blow-to-taliban/a-76979827?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Banned from playing football and sent into exile, Afghanistan's women's team has had to fight to regain international status. That newly awarded recognition is a "hard slap to the face" of the Taliban, a player told DW. 2026-04-29T15:14:00Z Sports en 76979827 https://www.dw.com/en/2026-goethe-medal-meet-the-recipients/a-76982863?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Though they work in different fields and countries, what unites them is their focus on a Europe in transition: Arvo Pärt, Anita Raja and Prodromos Tsinikoris have been awarded the 2026 Goethe Medal. 2026-04-29T13:17:00Z Culture en 76982863 https://www.dw.com/en/extreme-weather-and-green-energy-on-the-rise-in-europe/a-76962870?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Europe's climate extremes have hit new highs — but renewables are now supplying nearly half of the continent's electricity. 2026-04-29T02:00:00Z World en 76962870 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-entrepreneurs-betting-on-post-maduro-venezuela/a-76968518?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Venezuela's economy is opening sectors to foreign firms, and that could pay off for the few German companies that have stuck it out through years of decline. 2026-04-28T18:33:00Z Business en 76968518 https://www.dw.com/en/what-renault-s-new-ev-reveals-about-the-global-auto-industry/a-76823988?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf French carmaker Renault no longer sells its brand in the Chinese market, but it's not afraid to design and develop them there. It's just one more sign of big shifts in the global auto industry. 2026-04-28T15:18:00Z Business en 76823988 https://www.dw.com/en/bundesliga-games-abroad-unlikely-but-for-how-long/a-76954022?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf New proposals from FIFA will allow domestic leagues to host one game abroad a season. As a result, Europe's football leagues could face a big change sooner rather than later. 2026-04-28T09:35:00Z Sports en 76954022 https://www.dw.com/en/marine-unicorns-aren-t-loving-arctic-noise/a-76704611?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Narwhals are fleeing Canada's far north. Researchers suspect a link to noise pollution from increasing ship traffic. 2026-04-28T07:01:00Z Environment en 76704611 https://www.dw.com/en/will-the-iran-war-end-strait-of-hormuz-oil-supremacy/a-76893004?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The conflict has brutally exposed the energy market's Achilles' heel. While global powers China, India and the EU push renewables, Gulf leaders are advancing plans for new bypass pipelines to safeguard their oil empires. 2026-04-27T09:59:00Z Business en 76893004 https://www.dw.com/en/sawe-smashes-2-hour-mark-setting-record-at-london-marathon/a-76943171?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Kenya's Sabastian Sawe has made history in London as the first man to run a marathon in under two hours. He beat the world record by more than a minute. 2026-04-26T11:07:00Z News en 76943171