Deutsche Welle https://www.dw.com/english/?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf hourly 4 2002-05-01T00:00:00Z 2026-06-19T04:31:37Z 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-iran-talks-in-doubt-as-vance-delays-switzerland-trip/live-77620493?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf JD Vance and his delegation has postponed the trip to Geneva to meet Iranian negotiators, the White House said, citing logistical issues. DW has the latest. 2026-06-19T04:26:00Z News en 77620493 https://www.dw.com/en/uk-manchester-mayor-andy-burnham-wins-parliament-seat/a-77620475?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The by-election victory paves the way for Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer's leadership. 2026-06-19T03:58:00Z News en 77620475 https://www.dw.com/en/us-probes-germany-s-persistent-underpayment-for-drugs/a-77620250?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The US Trade Representative said a new probe would determine if Germany was a underpaying for pharmaceuticals. 2026-06-19T02:55:00Z News en 77620250 https://www.dw.com/en/baerbock-germany-team-is-an-example-to-germany-s-kids/a-77617935?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The president of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, praises the diversity of Germany's football team as it plays in the World Cup. 2026-06-19T02:34:00Z Sports en 77617935 https://www.dw.com/en/eu-summit-leaders-discuss-ukraine-global-issues/live-77613962?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf European Union leaders agreed to extend sanctions against Russia for 12 months. Meeting in Brussels, the leaders are also set to address the bloc's next long-term budget and global economic challenges. 2026-06-18T22:34:00Z News en 77613962 https://www.dw.com/en/uae-imposes-limits-on-teen-social-media-access/a-77614352?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a social media ban for all children under 15. Platforms have one year to review and remove under-age accounts or face stiff penalties. 2026-06-18T18:37:00Z News en 77614352 https://www.dw.com/en/russian-dissident-artist-semyon-skrepezki-murdered-in-poland/a-77612911?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Skrepezki was known for his scathing caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin. His suspected killer has been apprehended. 2026-06-18T17:11:00Z World en 77612911 https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-ivory-coast-s-elye-wahi-denied-entry-to-canada/a-77611710?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Elephants striker Elye Wahi is being investigated in France in connection to allegations of match-fixing. The 23-year-old, who is contracted to Eintracht Frankfurt, is not the first player to be denied a Canadian visa. 2026-06-18T15:35:00Z News en 77611710 https://www.dw.com/en/strait-of-hormuz-german-military-prepares-for-possible-deployment/a-77613999?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Following the tentative deal with the US, Iran is planning to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The German Bundeswehr is planning to assist with the mine-clearing. 2026-06-18T15:27:00Z Germany en 77613999 https://www.dw.com/en/israel-says-it-s-cutting-ties-to-eu-s-kaja-kallas/a-77605930?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Israel's foreign minister says he is severing contact with the EU's foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas. Gideon Saar attributed the move to a media report alleging that Kallas compared Israel to apartheid-era South Africa. 2026-06-18T15:08:00Z News en 77605930 https://www.dw.com/en/oil-nations-on-edge-in-the-face-of-new-climate-coalition/a-77607010?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Even amid an ongoing energy crunch, major economies are dodging firm timelines to phase out coal, oil and gas. Fossil fuel-producing nations now fear new clean energy alliances could ramp up the pressure to go green. 2026-06-18T14:42:00Z Climate en 77607010 https://www.dw.com/en/how-a-feel-good-german-song-is-taking-over-social-media/a-77592590?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Being encouraging and building confidence is what the German song "Gut genug" ("Good Enough") is all about. A meme is now bringing the track and its message to millions of people around the world. 2026-06-18T14:13:00Z Culture en 77592590 https://www.dw.com/en/us-iran-talks-hope-and-skepticism-in-the-swiss-alps/a-77610766?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf World leaders welcomed an end to fighting and relief from a global energy crunch — but critics doubt a lasting deal is in sight. Will history be made in Switzerland? 2026-06-18T14:12:00Z World en 77610766 https://www.dw.com/en/india-news-telegram-is-like-frankenstein-government-says/live-77597035?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The platform — temporarily banned in India — has grown into a "monster," officials say. Elswhere, the air force is helping secure the NEET-UG retests, while Modi and Trump are "very close" to trade deal. DW has more. 2026-06-18T13:50:00Z News en 77597035 https://www.dw.com/en/us-iran-deal-between-conflict-and-compromise/a-77606668?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The US and Iran are starting tough negotiations after signing a ceasefire agreement. DW looks at the red lines, and where both sides could agree. 2026-06-18T13:28:00Z World en 77606668 https://www.dw.com/en/niger-security-forces-battle-gunmen-at-airport/a-77606109?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Niger's security forces engaged in an hours-long shootout with gunmen at the nation's main international airport. No one has taken responsibility but Islamists are suspected of being behind the attack. 2026-06-18T12:07:00Z News en 77606109 https://www.dw.com/en/poland-arrest-after-russian-artist-and-putin-critic-killed/a-77602774?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Prime Minister Donald Tusk says Lublin police arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of the Russian national and critical artist known as Semyon Skrepetsky. He said investigators were still seeking a "mastermind." 2026-06-18T10:47:00Z News en 77602774 https://www.dw.com/en/nato-us-lashes-out-alliance-head-says-everything-s-fine/a-77603060?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth threatened NATO allies over lack of spending and tepid support for the war in Iran. Members say they are on the right path but need time as NATO boss Mark Rutte, claims all is good. 2026-06-18T10:38:00Z News en 77603060 https://www.dw.com/en/berlin-summit-brings-out-private-equity-protesters/a-77590273?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Activists gathered to protest the SuperReturn private equity summit in Berlin, saying the industry drives inequality, job cuts and rising costs as investors representing trillions of Euros gather to seek high returns. 2026-06-18T10:10:00Z Business en 77590273 https://www.dw.com/en/nathaniel-brown-the-left-back-germany-have-been-waiting-for/a-77582557?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A strong option at left back is overdue for Germany. Nathaniel Brown is quickly becoming a star at the World Cup. 2026-06-18T09:42:00Z Sports en 77582557 https://www.dw.com/en/how-a-belarusian-exile-vanished-in-waters-held-by-russia/a-77580696?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Former sports official Anatol Kotau was last seen boarding a private yacht in Turkey in 2025. DW and its partners investigated his journey to and disappearance in Russia-controlled "gray zone" waters in the Black Sea. 2026-06-18T07:02:00Z World en 77580696 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-reports-of-antisemitism-in-2025-remain-high/a-77593695?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The Federal Association of Departments for Research and Information on Antisemitism (RIAS) recorded over 8,700 cases they classify as antisemitic hostility in 2025, many of which were connected with the State of Israel. 2026-06-17T17:41:00Z Germany en 77593695 https://www.dw.com/en/crispr-gene-editing-for-crops-precision-tool-or-new-risk/a-77579053?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The EU has eased restrictions on crops developed using novel genetic techniques. While supporters say the technology could help farmers adapt to climate change, critics argue its effects remain poorly understood. 2026-06-17T14:29:00Z Science en 77579053 https://www.dw.com/en/ebola-and-the-us-patient-spotlight-global-health-injustice/a-77577798?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The story of the US doctor who survived Ebola with experimental treatment in Germany highlights wider inequities in global health. It also reveals how sharply medical standards can differ between African countries. 2026-06-17T10:34:00Z Science en 77577798 https://www.dw.com/en/is-russia-heading-for-a-fuel-crisis/a-77579542?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Russia's fuel output is falling after Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries. Seasonal spikes in gasoline and diesel demand could push the system into a deeper crisis, experts say. 2026-06-17T09:28:00Z World en 77579542 https://www.dw.com/en/why-the-williams-sisters-and-other-stars-are-playing-longer/a-75441900?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf More than three decades after they burst onto the tennis scene, Venus and Serena Williams are still playing at the top level. Why are we seeing elite athletes carrying on into their 40s and beyond? 2026-06-17T09:27:00Z Sports en 75441900 https://www.dw.com/en/bavarian-top-court-rules-state-spy-agency-can-monitor-afd/a-77586106?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Bavaria's regional domestic intelligence agency can monitor the right-wing populist AfD, the state's top court has ruled. Several states are trying to implement similar steps, with the opposition party challenging it. 2026-06-17T09:17:00Z News en 77586106 https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-dreams-come-true-for-young-german-footballers/a-77566204?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Three young US college soccer players from Germany have had the opportunity to meet some of their World Cup heroes, as the men's natonal team's base camp is just around the corner. 2026-06-17T08:29:00Z Sports en 77566204 https://www.dw.com/en/new-exhibitions-for-anish-kapoor-art-on-the-edge/a-77580647?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf His art challenges our perception: Forms vanish and perspectives shift. Anish Kapoor leads the viewer to the edge of the abyss — and sometimes, even beyond. Two new exhibitions revisit his work. 2026-06-17T08:13:00Z Culture en 77580647 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-merz-who-are-his-international-allies/a-77577111?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has forged relations with Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer and Giorgia Meloni. With some he is surprisingly close. 2026-06-16T18:48:00Z Germany en 77577111 https://www.dw.com/en/failed-joint-jet-project-highlights-europe-s-defense-dilemma/a-77572732?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The collapse of a Franco-German fighter jet project and a faltering joint battle tank program show how national industrial interests can outweigh common defense objectives. 2026-06-16T16:03:00Z World en 77572732 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-25-years-since-nazi-forced-labor-compensation-began/a-77577731?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A German fund set up to compensate the millions forced to work for the Nazi regime is marking 25 years since the first payments were made. But for many victims, it was much too late. 2026-06-16T13:31:00Z Germany en 77577731 https://www.dw.com/en/how-germany-and-poland-rebooted-relations-35-years-ago/a-77576779?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf When Germany and Poland signed the Treaty on Good Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation in June 1991, they chose partnership over enmity and became close NATO and EU allies. But it hasn't all been plain sailing. 2026-06-16T11:52:00Z World en 77576779 https://www.dw.com/en/european-parliament-approves-us-trade-deal-to-lower-tariffs/a-77577033?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The European Parliament has approved cutting tariffs on many US imports to comply with a deal signed last year. US President Trump had given the bloc a July 4 deadline to meet its side of the deal. 2026-06-16T11:09:00Z News en 77577033 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-population-shrinks-for-first-time-since-2020/live-77574042?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A dip in net migration meant it could not cancel out Germany's low birth rates in 2025. Meanwhile, fuel prices fell amid news of a possible deal between the US and Iran. And Merz gives Trump a Germany jersey. More on DW. 2026-06-16T11:02:00Z News en 77574042 https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-cape-verde-hero-and-iran-suffer-us-travel-woes/a-77574107?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf After starring in Cape Verde's draw with Spain, goalkeeper Vozinha shared his sadness that an expensive travel bond stopped his mother from attending. On the same day, Iran's coach said his team were being "oppressed." 2026-06-16T10:57:00Z Sports en 77574107 https://www.dw.com/en/charging-ahead-evs-outpace-growth-predictions/a-77486417?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Electric cars are getting cheaper, more efficient and can travel farther than ever. China is driving the transition, but Europe and other countries are catching up fast. 2026-06-16T09:08:00Z Environment en 77486417 https://www.dw.com/en/leipzig-bach-festival-encouraging-dialog/a-77571933?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Talking, debating and listening are skills we can all learn, particularly in the light of current global conflicts. The Leipzig Bachfest shows how Johann Sebastian Bach's music can serve as a model here. 2026-06-16T09:03:00Z Culture en 77571933 https://www.dw.com/en/artist-jr-s-wrapped-bridge-opens-in-paris-in-nod-to-christo/a-77217250?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf After a weather-delayed start, the French street artist's cavernous optical illusion takes over one of the most iconic bridges in Paris. It's a tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude's famous "Pont Neuf Wrapped." 2026-06-16T08:03:00Z Culture en 77217250 https://www.dw.com/en/musk-to-sue-german-broadcaster-zdf-over-hunt-for-migrants/a-77571443?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Elon Musk said he was taking legal action against one of Germany's public broadcasters after it reported that he had called for "a hunt for migrants" in Belfast. 2026-06-16T07:35:00Z World en 77571443 https://www.dw.com/en/eu-ukraine-start-formal-accession-talks-after-orban-delay/a-77566611?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The EU has formally opened the first stage of accession negotiations with Ukraine. This comes two years later than planned, as former Hungarian PM Viktor Orban was blocking the process prior to his election defeat. 2026-06-15T19:42:00Z News en 77566611 https://www.dw.com/en/strait-of-hormuz-reopening-won-t-end-shipping-risks/a-77553214?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A proposed US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is raising hopes for global shipping and oil markets. But naval mines, high insurance costs and geopolitical risks mean disruption could persist for months. 2026-06-15T15:25:00Z Business en 77553214 https://www.dw.com/en/ibrahim-maza-algeria-s-multicultural-kid-from-berlin/a-77435644?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Ibo Maza had his choice of three different countries. Instead of his native Germany, the Bayer Leverkusen forward is representing Algeria, the country of his father, at the World Cup in North America. 2026-06-15T13:22:00Z Sports en 77435644 https://www.dw.com/en/us-iran-deal-when-will-oil-prices-fall/a-77554342?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A potential US-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz could ease the global energy crunch, but oil prices and supplies may take months to stabilize as shipping restarts and infrastructure recovers. 2026-06-15T10:45:00Z Business en 77554342 https://www.dw.com/en/mines-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-how-dangerous-are-they/a-76847658?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf There are still mines in the Straight of Hormuz, delaying the opening for commercial shipping. How dangerous are naval mines, and what can be done to clear them? 2026-06-15T10:24:00Z Science en 76847658 https://www.dw.com/en/how-geothermal-energy-could-power-us-homes/a-77098244?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Advancements in geothermal systems and sustained political support in the US provide an opportunity for this clean energy industry to scale. 2026-06-15T09:02:00Z Environment en 77098244 https://www.dw.com/en/russia-strikes-leave-historic-kyiv-cathedral-in-flames/a-77551863?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was set on fire as Russia struck multiple cities in Ukraine overnight. Meanwhile, Moscow reported three deaths from a Ukrainian drone attack. 2026-06-15T05:47:00Z News en 77551863 https://www.dw.com/en/manuel-neuer-the-aura-of-a-record-breaking-goalkeeper/a-77538894?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Germany's hopes at the 2026 World Cup are connected to world-class goalkeeper Manuel Neuer's fitness and form. 2026-06-14T21:20:00Z Sports en 77538894 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-start-2026-world-cup-with-win-over-curacao/a-77538843?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf For the first time since they won the tournament in 2014, Germany won their opening game at the World Cup. 2026-06-14T19:00:00Z Sports en 77538843 https://www.dw.com/en/swiss-voters-reject-population-cap-proposal/a-77543868?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A proposal to introduce a population cap of 10 million in the country has failed. It was put forward by a hard-right party. 2026-06-14T11:19:00Z News en 77543868 https://www.dw.com/en/manuel-neuer-fit-to-join-germany-in-first-world-cup-match/a-77541375?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set to play in Germany's first match in this year's World Cup. He had retired from the national team in August 2024. 2026-06-14T08:04:00Z News en 77541375 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-president-steinmeier-heads-to-asia/live-77535533?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is kicking off a trip to Asia. And veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will take to the field with the national squad in Germany's first match of the 2026 World Cup. 2026-06-14T05:48:00Z News en 77535533 https://www.dw.com/en/the-creatives-trying-to-fix-germany-s-bureaucracy/a-77539474?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Berlin played host to the 9th annual Creative Bureaucracy Festival this week, where highly-motivated public service workers explained why a healthy democracy needs a functioning state. 2026-06-14T05:48:00Z Germany en 77539474 https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-these-fifa-world-cup-ticket-sites-are-fake/a-77538740?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Desperate to get hold of tickets for the football World Cup, many fans face being scammed by sites set up to sell fake tickets. Here's how to make sure you don't fall into the trap. 2026-06-13T19:42:00Z Sports en 77538740 https://www.dw.com/en/gold-rush-atmosphere-at-berlin-s-military-air-trade-show/a-77538303?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf This year's ILA Berlin Air Show is breaking records, primarily because of the booming defense sector, which is reaping billions in contracts as a result of wars and crises. 2026-06-13T17:21:00Z Germany en 77538303 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-faces-eu-penalty-over-gender-pay-gap-directive/a-77527802?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Germany was required to incorporate the EU Pay Transparency Directive into its national law, but it has missed the deadline. 2026-06-13T15:21:00Z Germany en 77527802 https://www.dw.com/en/why-india-wants-german-submarines-and-what-pakistan-and-china-have-to-do-with-it/a-77503931?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A multibillion-dollar submarine deal between India and Germany reflects New Delhi's push for military self-reliance — and Berlin's growing interest in the Indo-Pacific. 2026-06-13T10:18:00Z Germany en 77503931 https://www.dw.com/en/swiss-to-vote-on-whether-to-cap-population-at-10-million/a-77492750?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf On June 14, Swiss voters will be able to decide on a far-right initiative to curb future immigration. What will it mean for the economy — and the country's European neighbors — if they approve the proposal? 2026-06-13T05:35:00Z World en 77492750 https://www.dw.com/en/elon-musk-becomes-world-s-first-trillionaire-after-spacex-ipo/a-77529579?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf SpaceX floated on the Nasdaq stock exchange on Friday, with shares trading 25% above the opening price at one point. The IPO has made Musk the world's first trillionaire, at least on paper. 2026-06-12T21:35:00Z News en 77529579 https://www.dw.com/en/german-students-up-in-arms-about-funding-cuts/a-77528594?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Germany's research minister, Dorothee Bär, says the situation of German students is "very privileged" and has rejected reform of the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG), thereby turning many students against her. 2026-06-12T16:03:00Z Germany en 77528594 https://www.dw.com/en/fast-track-border-checks-return-centers-mandatory-solidarity-what-the-eu-s-new-asylum-rules-could-change-and-what-they-may-not/a-77508144?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Germany aims to further reduce the number of new asylum seekers. The reformed EU asylum law (CEAS) came into effect on Friday, but experts say it is unlikely to achieve all it sets out to do. 2026-06-12T10:48:00Z World en 77508144 https://www.dw.com/en/will-life-improve-for-hungary-s-roma-community-under-magyar/a-77509082?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Under Viktor Orban, the Roma community was kept at the very bottom of the social ladder. His successor is taking a stand against antiziganism. But can Hungarian Roma expect fundamental changes? 2026-06-12T10:24:00Z World en 77509082 https://www.dw.com/en/british-artist-david-hockney-dies-at-88/a-77521907?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Considered a superstar of pop art, the UK painter was one of the world's most influential artists during his lifetime. 2026-06-12T10:00:00Z Culture en 77521907 https://www.dw.com/en/jonathan-tah-s-first-world-cup-and-the-long-wait/a-77512263?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The 2026 World Cup will be the Bayern Munich defender's first for Germany. This moment has been a long time coming. 2026-06-12T09:44:00Z Sports en 77512263 https://www.dw.com/en/julian-nagelsmann-the-coach-struggling-to-speak-to-germany/a-77209578?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Considered German football's X factor during Euro 2024, head coach Julian Nagelsmann enters the 2026 World Cup with more questions than optimism. 2026-06-12T08:31:00Z Sports en 77209578 https://www.dw.com/en/lab-grown-tyrannosaurus-leather-bag-fails-to-sell-at-auction/a-77118050?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The handbag promoted as the "world's first T. rex leather product" didn't find a buyer at auction. Is it more chicken than dinosaur? 2026-06-12T07:29:00Z Culture en 77118050 https://www.dw.com/en/preaching-and-teaching-in-a-warming-world/a-77509351?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf US pastors, a Ugandan musician and salmon-friendly tech delivered good environmental news this week. 2026-06-12T07:23:00Z Environment en 77509351 https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-kicks-off-in-mexico-city/a-77511676?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Mexico won against South Africa after the opening ceremony in Mexico City which featured Colombian star Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy. Football fans are set for nearly 40 days of action across three countries. 2026-06-11T21:21:00Z News en 77511676 https://www.dw.com/en/racist-riots-break-out-across-united-kingdom/a-77512091?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A video of a knife attack sparked racist riots across the Northern Irish capital Belfast on Monday, with violence has now spreading across the United Kingdom. Keir Starmer says there will be "no tolerance" for rioters. 2026-06-11T20:02:00Z World en 77512091 https://www.dw.com/en/is-there-anything-glp-1-agonist-drugs-cannot-do/a-77499450?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Every other month, researchers find new uses for GLP-1 agonist drugs, like Mounjaro and Ozempic — now even as a treatment for substance abuse. It's classic drug repurposing, a technique that saved lives during COVID. 2026-06-11T19:53:00Z Science en 77499450 https://www.dw.com/en/uk-defense-secretary-john-healey-quits-in-military-spending-dispute/a-77505191?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Britain's defense minister has abruptly quit his post, saying the government's plans to bolster defense spending in the coming years are inadequate. The move puts additional pressure on embattled UK PM Keir Starmer. 2026-06-11T14:13:00Z News en 77505191 https://www.dw.com/en/how-cities-are-adapting-to-a-warming-world/a-77504229?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf As heat waves grow more frequent and fierce, cities worldwide are racing to cool streets and reshape urban life. 2026-06-11T14:05:00Z Environment en 77504229 https://www.dw.com/en/what-to-expect-from-the-strongest-el-nino-in-over-a-century/a-77469489?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Warnings of a mighty El Nino weather pattern this year could bring drought, flooding and extreme heat. Can we prepare for the worst of it? 2026-06-11T11:12:00Z Environment en 77469489 https://www.dw.com/en/musk-s-spacex-ipo-holds-both-promise-and-peril/a-77491986?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket and AI company, presents potential for investors. But its futuristic, unproven plans also carry significant financial risks. 2026-06-11T10:35:00Z Business en 77491986 https://www.dw.com/en/sex-doll-art-sparks-debate-at-german-president-s-residence/a-77493241?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Beyond a headline-grabbing bronze, contemporary artworks draw attention to political power at an exhibition held at Bellevue Palace before the state building closes for renovation. 2026-06-11T08:25:00Z Culture en 77493241 https://www.dw.com/en/hungary-makes-major-deal-with-ukraine-a-former-enemy/a-77496875?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar has announced an agreement with Kyiv about rights for a Hungarian minority in Ukraine. It paves the way for Ukraine to start EU accession talks — unthinkable under Hungary's last leader. 2026-06-11T07:45:00Z World en 77496875 https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-2026-how-an-old-song-from-bosnia-went-viral/a-77491463?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Some have already called it the unofficial song of the 2026 World Cup. So how did a tune that was more than a decade old take the Balkans — and beyond — by storm? 2026-06-10T14:54:00Z Sports en 77491463 https://www.dw.com/en/neo-nazi-lost-an-east-german-election-but-extremism-remains/a-77487377?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A neo-Nazi candidate surprisingly lost a mayoral election by a small margin in the eastern state of Saxony. Many are relieved. But one win doesn't make the extremism problem go away. 2026-06-10T11:18:00Z Germany en 77487377 https://www.dw.com/en/disclosure-day-for-spielberg-aliens-are-not-just-fiction/a-77478176?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf As Steven Spielberg releases a new film on extraterrestrials, here's a brief history of modern alien conspiracies and why scientists are now taking UFO reports seriously. 2026-06-10T09:35:00Z Culture en 77478176 https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-edin-dzeko-still-strong-for-bosnia-herzegovina/a-77340981?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf With so much unpleasantness surrounding this year's World Cup it's easy to forget that there's anything about it that can elicit a smile. But the story of Bosnia-Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko sure can. 2026-06-10T09:03:00Z Sports en 77340981 https://www.dw.com/en/war-in-ukraine-kyiv-strikes-key-russian-supply-lines/a-77480640?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Russian troops rely on supplies via the land corridor to Crimea, but Ukrainian forces are now able to launch concentrated attacks along the critical route. Experts say this indicates growing Russian vulnerability. 2026-06-10T08:32:00Z World en 77480640 https://www.dw.com/en/the-climate-conversation-many-us-pastors-avoid/a-77173938?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf As the Trump administration undoes scores of environmental protections, some Christian leaders are inviting their congregations to do as the Bible asks and be good stewards of the land. But many others stay silent. 2026-06-10T07:40:00Z Climate en 77173938 https://www.dw.com/en/nasa-picks-first-european-astronaut-for-artemis-mission/a-77482632?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will be the lead pilot for the Artemis III test flight. The NASA mission is expected to launch in 2027 to test technology for a future moon landing. 2026-06-10T05:06:00Z News en 77482632 https://www.dw.com/en/northern-ireland-police-urge-calm-after-sickening-belfast-stabbing/a-77479452?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Belfast police appealed for calm after a violent knife attack caught on videophone prompted calls for anti-immigration protests. This followed a week of migration-related riots last June in Northern Ireland. 2026-06-09T21:33:00Z News en 77479452 https://www.dw.com/en/eu-proposes-entry-ban-for-russians-who-fought-in-ukraine/a-77474536?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The EU's 21st sanctions package includes a provision to deny entry to anyone who has served in Russia's armed forces amid the invasion of Ukraine. It will also target the so-called shadow fleet, banks and cryptocurrency. 2026-06-09T17:14:00Z News en 77474536 https://www.dw.com/en/leipzig-bachfest-2026-bach-s-music-as-hit-parade/a-77477113?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The Leipzig Bach Festival honors the composer with a hit parade. Over 8,000 fans from 20 countries cast their votes. But Bach is celebrated in many other countries around the world as well. 2026-06-09T15:27:00Z Culture en 77477113 https://www.dw.com/en/from-russia-to-israel-to-us-warlords-seize-power-report/a-77478186?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Russia invades Ukraine, Israel and the US attack Iran, civil wars drag on in Africa — and what about international law? German researchers paint a grim picture in their latest annual Peace Report. 2026-06-09T15:08:00Z Germany en 77478186 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-upbeat-as-final-world-cup-preparations-begin/a-77476392?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf As the German men's national football team embark on their final preparations for the World Cup at their base camp in North Carolina, they're looking to make amends for disappointing tournaments in Russia and Qatar. 2026-06-09T14:09:00Z Sports en 77476392 https://www.dw.com/en/why-anthropic-has-the-edge-over-openai-in-ipo-race/a-77471291?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The rivalry between Sam Altman and Dario Amodei is entering a new phase. Both AI bosses are planning public listings and hope to use the money to outpace each other in the race to build superintelligent AI. 2026-06-09T13:01:00Z Business en 77471291 https://www.dw.com/en/will-ebola-have-an-impact-on-the-world-cup/a-77470256?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf While ticket prices, heat and politics have made headlines, Ebola has been a World Cup worry for DR Congo. The African nation has qualified for the first time in 52 years, but does the outbreak have wider implications? 2026-06-09T10:19:00Z Sports en 77470256 https://www.dw.com/en/somali-referee-denied-us-entry-dropped-from-fifa-world-cup-2026/a-77467197?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Omar Artan, Africa's top referee in 2025, was set to become the first Somali national to officiate at a FIFA World Cup before being denied entry by US authorities 2026-06-09T02:10:00Z News en 77467197 https://www.dw.com/en/franco-german-fighter-jet-project-collapses-after-industry-dispute/a-77466897?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The next-generation aircraft project has been scrapped following company disagreements, dealing a blow to European security cooperation efforts. 2026-06-08T22:32:00Z News en 77466897 https://www.dw.com/en/will-mexico-s-world-cup-party-be-spoiled-by-teacher-protest/a-77455624?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Just before the World Cup kicks off, host country Mexico faces a political tug-of-war. Striking teachers have occupied the central fan zone and have pledged to continue protesting. 2026-06-08T12:00:00Z Sports en 77455624 https://www.dw.com/en/depression-in-romantic-relationships-you-me-and-the-illness/a-77435025?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Depression can be a huge challenge for a relationship. Loved ones of someone with depression often feel helpless. But there is actually a lot they can do ― and a lot they shouldn't. 2026-06-08T11:54:00Z Science en 77435025 https://www.dw.com/en/why-the-2026-world-cup-is-so-controversial/a-77402635?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The 2026 World Cup has come under fire even before kickoff. Criticism is mounting over US President Donald Trump’s travel bans, high ticket prices, the expansion to 48 teams as well as its environmental impact. 2026-06-08T09:43:00Z Sports en 77402635 https://www.dw.com/en/jafar-panahi-s-prison-sentence-confirmed-by-iranian-court/a-77456275?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Following a retrial for a verdict that had been reached while the prominent Iranian director was abroad, the Revolutionary Court in Tehran has upheld a one-year jail sentence. 2026-06-08T09:39:00Z Culture en 77456275 https://www.dw.com/en/kosovo-pm-wins-snap-vote-but-with-no-majority/a-77447536?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Sunday's vote, the country's third in just over a year, was marked by low turnout. The country's prolonged political crisis has further debilitated an already ailing economy. 2026-06-07T23:45:00Z News en 77447536 https://www.dw.com/en/zelenskyy-angers-poland-with-wwii-era-name-for-army-unit/a-77412975?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sparked outrage in Poland by choosing a name that carries Nazi connotations for a Ukrainian army unit. Can Polish PM Donald Tusk smooth things over? 2026-06-07T19:39:00Z World en 77412975 https://www.dw.com/en/pizza-connection-between-german-conservatives-and-greens/a-77395073?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Thirty years ago, rivaling politicians from Germany's conservative CDU and the Greens met to discuss their differences ― and what they had in common. The pizza connection was born. Now that format is being revived. 2026-06-07T17:04:00Z Germany en 77395073 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-beat-usa-before-world-cup-but-injuries-cast-shadow/a-77446005?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Germany’s final match before their World Cup start ended with a 2-1 win. But a tournament-ending injury to rising star Lennart Karl and doubts about veteran Manuel Neuer mean coach Julian Nagelsmann has work to do. 2026-06-06T21:17:00Z Sports en 77446005 https://www.dw.com/en/high-functioning-depression-when-success-masks-suffering/a-77358072?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf People with depression don't always feel overwhelmed or struggle to get things done — some are highly efficient and productive, despite their low moods. So it can't be that bad, right? Wrong! 2026-06-06T13:32:00Z Health en 77358072 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-iran-war-lessons-after-100-days/a-77433873?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The war waged by the US and Israel against Iran has now lasted 100 days. In that time, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has drastically changed his stance on the war. 2026-06-05T18:15:00Z Germany en 77433873 https://www.dw.com/en/why-businesses-are-offering-quiet-hour/a-77431877?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf More peace and quiet, less stress — the Quiet Hour is an initiative for people with invisible disabilities. An increasing number of stores and institutions in Germany are launching similar campaigns. 2026-06-05T13:42:00Z Culture en 77431877 https://www.dw.com/en/desalination-hopes-and-reformed-poachers/a-77433661?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf EVs surge in Ethiopia, former poachers offer seahorse tours and India's ghost villages are repopulated. 2026-06-05T11:15:00Z Environment en 77433661 https://www.dw.com/en/ssri-antidepressants-are-often-carelessly-prescribed/a-77268134?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf SSRIs, like Prozac and Zoloft, are among the world's most-prescribed psychiatric drugs. These antidepressants help a lot of people. But they don't always work. In fact, some experts suggest they are overprescribed. 2026-06-05T05:59:00Z Science en 77268134 https://www.dw.com/en/why-yad-vashem-is-coming-to-germany/a-77416080?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf "Remember" — every child in Israel knows the meaning of this Jewish commandment: Never forget the Holocaust. Now Yad Vashem wants to make sure people in Germany remember it too. 2026-06-04T14:59:00Z Culture en 77416080 https://www.dw.com/en/germans-at-russia-s-spief-who-s-really-there/a-77416709?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Russian officials and media claim German businesses are comming back to the St. Petersburg Economic Forum despite the war in Ukraine. But who is actually attending Russia's flagship event this year? 2026-06-04T12:13:00Z Business en 77416709 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-un-defeat-what-went-wrong/a-77420221?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Austria and Portugal have won seats on the UN Security Council, ending Germany's 40-year streak. DW examines the foreign policy questions raised by Berlin's defeat. 2026-06-04T11:51:00Z Germany en 77420221 https://www.dw.com/en/can-hawaii-wean-itself-off-oil-imports/a-76967079?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Hawaii imports much of its fuel — and pays the price. From solar to geothermal, the state is searching for a way out of fossil fuel dependence. 2026-06-04T10:54:00Z Environment en 76967079 https://www.dw.com/en/marjane-satrapi-author-of-persepolis-dies-at-56/a-77419269?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The Iranian-born author of the acclaimed graphic novel and film offered a deeply personal account of Iran's Islamic Revolution. 2026-06-04T10:23:00Z Culture en 77419269 https://www.dw.com/en/2026-world-cup-6-things-you-need-to-know/a-77066450?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The 2026 World Cup is to be bigger than all of its predecessors. Whether it will be better is an entirely different question. DW fills you in on what you need to know. 2026-06-04T08:18:00Z Sports en 77066450 https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-even-a-peace-deal-won-t-fix-energy-crunch/a-77322623?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The growing energy and supply chain crisis is unlikely to ease, even if the US and Iran step back from the brink. Experts warn that reopening the Strait of Hormuz and repairing infrastructure could take months or years. 2026-06-04T07:43:00Z Business en 77322623 https://www.dw.com/en/wim-wenders-withdraws-film-with-disputed-child-nude-scene/a-77390951?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Actress Nastassja Kinski spent years calling for the removal of a sexualized scene from Wim Wenders' film "The Wrong Move," in which she appeared topless at the age of 13. 2026-06-03T13:57:00Z Culture en 77390951 https://www.dw.com/en/google-mosquito-army-scientists-say-we-must-take-action/a-77390494?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf 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 interfere with nature like this? 2026-06-03T13:26:00Z Science en 77390494 https://www.dw.com/en/saudi-arabia-and-russia-draw-closer-amid-opec-upheaval/a-77387950?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf 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? 2026-06-03T13:03:00Z Business en 77387950 https://www.dw.com/en/backrooms-the-creepy-internet-phenomenon-explained/a-77404540?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf 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. 2026-06-03T13:03:00Z Culture en 77404540 https://www.dw.com/en/who-owns-the-billions-in-germany-s-dormant-bank-accounts/a-77167930?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf 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 control the money. 2026-06-03T09:25:00Z Business en 77167930 https://www.dw.com/en/legendary-warrior-women-the-history-of-the-amazons/a-77385284?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf They're said to have cut off their breasts to better draw their bows and even to have killed their male offspring. What is the history behind the myths surrounding the Amazons? 2026-06-02T10:27:00Z Culture en 77385284 https://www.dw.com/en/ethiopia-goes-electric-following-gas-car-ban/a-77350158?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Electric vehicles have taken off in Ethiopia. Key to the shift: a world-first ban on importing fossil fuel-powered vehicles. 2026-06-02T01:31:00Z Environment en 77350158 https://www.dw.com/en/is-nation-hopping-ruining-german-youth-football/a-77378920?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Many young German footballers are choosing other countries over Germany. DFB Director Andreas Rettig is aiming to change this and is calling for a compensation fee. 2026-06-01T14:21:00Z Sports en 77378920 https://www.dw.com/en/mozart-the-idol-searching-for-beauty-in-times-of-crisis/a-77374393?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Mozart's music evokes lightness and beauty. In times of war and destruction, people often invoke the ideals of the classical era. But is this just an escape from reality? The Mozartfest Würzburg offers different answers. 2026-06-01T13:32:00Z Culture en 77374393 https://www.dw.com/en/how-china-keeps-north-korea-s-economy-alive/a-77295494?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea for the first time since 2019. Pyongyang relies on China for 95% of its legitimate trade; hacking, arms deals and remittances also help it stay afloat. 2026-06-01T08:38:00Z Business en 77295494 https://www.dw.com/en/young-german-talents-impress-in-world-cup-tune-up-vs-finland/a-77371601?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Deniz Undav and Lennart Karl delivered strong performances in Germany's last game at home before the start of 2026 FIFA World Cup. 2026-06-01T08:34:00Z Sports en 77371601 https://www.dw.com/en/german-town-prints-its-own-cash-to-cut-co2-emissions/a-77167075?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf It started as a school project to promote local businesses in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the "Chiemgauer" currency helps to cut emissions. 2026-06-01T06:46:00Z Environment en 77167075 https://www.dw.com/en/dna-had-one-rule-bacteria-didn-t-get-the-memo/a-77341009?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Every cell in every organism on Earth copies DNA the same way. Except one bacterial protein — quietly doing something scientists had never seen before. 2026-06-01T05:14:00Z Science en 77341009 https://www.dw.com/en/space-race-why-portugal-is-reaching-for-the-stars/a-77303795?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A spaceport is being built on a small Portuguese island in the Atlantic. Is Portugal on the verge of becoming a space nation? 2026-05-31T13:51:00Z World en 77303795 https://www.dw.com/en/swing-youth-in-nazi-germany-jazz-was-an-act-of-defiance/a-77143547?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The Nazis denounced jazz music as "degenerate art," despite its widespread popularity in Germany. As the Nazis clamped down on expression, groups of jazz-loving teenagers formed the Swing Youth to rebel. 2026-05-31T08:05:00Z Culture en 77143547 https://www.dw.com/en/goodbye-norma-jeane-how-marilyn-monroe-changed-hollywood/a-77342887?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Long seen primarily as a sex symbol, Marilyn Monroe is now viewed as an early advocate for women in Hollywood. On the 100th anniversary of her birth, DW looks at the star who balanced fame and feminist agency. 2026-05-31T07:18:00Z Culture en 77342887 https://www.dw.com/en/film-funding-bill-to-support-blockbusters-made-in-germany/a-77346783?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The German government wants to attract more filmmakers and make the country a "global player" in on-screen entertainment. A new bill would require media companies to make mandatory investments in the film industry. 2026-05-30T14:32:00Z Germany en 77346783 https://www.dw.com/en/international-aid-cuts-complicate-congo-s-ebola-epidemic/a-77320865?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The scaling back of development aid has contributed to the inability to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. German organizations are calling for a major spending boost to help stop the spread. 2026-05-30T05:29:00Z Science en 77320865 https://www.dw.com/en/what-makes-a-vanity-project-a-history-of-building-for-power/a-77262996?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf As Donald Trump proposes costly redesigns for Washington, DC, the question arises: When do grand projects serve the public — and when do they serve the leader? 2026-05-29T14:50:00Z Culture en 77262996 https://www.dw.com/en/pigeons-livers-may-enable-magnetic-navigation-when-the-sun-doesn-t-shine-study-finds/a-77341403?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A research team in Germany has published new data on how pigeons use magnetic fields as a navigation method when visibility is limited. A key part of the long-sought answer could lie in an unexpected organ, their livers. 2026-05-29T11:49:00Z News en 77341403 https://www.dw.com/en/the-superbug-spill-when-medicine-goes-rogue/a-77172236?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Pharmaceuticals have been found in waterways almost everywhere in the world, fueling antibiotic-resistant superbugs that no longer respond to treatment. Is there a way out? 2026-05-29T08:01:00Z Environment en 77172236 https://www.dw.com/en/suez-panama-canals-charge-for-transit-why-can-t-hormuz/a-77325707?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Iran has been widely condemned for demanding up to $2 million for vessels to ship through the Strait of Hormuz. DW explores the reasons why Egypt can charge for the Suez Canal and Panama for its waterway, but Iran can't. 2026-05-28T15:35:00Z Business en 77325707 https://www.dw.com/en/new-ebola-cases-in-congo-what-you-need-to-know/a-77325922?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The virus spreads from direct person-to-person contact. But here's what makes it especially lethal: it persists in corpses, and funeral practices often take place precisely when bodies are most infectious. 2026-05-28T09:14:00Z Science en 77325922 https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-oil-shortages-threaten-global-energy-security/a-77313462?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Strategic petroleum reserves are declining rapidly as countries release emergency crude supplies to cushion the economic impact of the Middle East conflict. 2026-05-28T09:02:00Z Business en 77313462 https://www.dw.com/en/europe-s-energy-problem-isn-t-green-power-it-s-storage/a-77302218?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Solar and wind produce lots of energy — but not always at the right time. More battery storage could help Europe to stabilize prices and replace polluting fossil fuel energy, but roadblocks remain. 2026-05-27T13:43:00Z Environment en 77302218 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-eyes-heat-pumps-as-iran-war-drives-energy-costs-up/a-77310083?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and causing energy prices to rise in Germany. Could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps? 2026-05-27T13:11:00Z Business en 77310083 https://www.dw.com/en/ferrari-unveils-its-first-all-electric-car-the-4-door-luce/a-77297459?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The Italian supercar giant has released images of what will be both its first ever pure EV, and its first car that can seat five people. The Luce eyes a younger clientele and the increasingly competitive Chinese market. 2026-05-26T13:24:00Z News en 77297459 https://www.dw.com/en/the-wind-boom-trump-couldn-t-stop/a-77248308?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Even with fierce opposition, offshore wind projects are multiplying along US coasts — signaling a massive shift in energy. 2026-05-26T09:34:00Z Environment en 77248308 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. 2026-05-25T16:27:00Z Business en 77236838 https://www.dw.com/en/blinded-by-the-light-pollution-cities-seek-to-restore-night/a-77279415?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Artificial lights are blotting out the moon and stars, harming human health, and disrupting the natural world. Why is this a problem? And how can we stop it without sitting in the dark? 2026-05-25T05:47:00Z Environment en 77279415 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. 2026-05-24T05:20:00Z Science en 77248463 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/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/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/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