Deutsche Welle https://www.dw.com/english/?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf hourly 4 2002-05-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-20T17:02:41Z 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/new-eu-plan-for-arctic-warily-eyes-influence-of-russia-us/a-79715219?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The EU unveiled its priorities in the Arctic as it vies with Russia, China and the US for influence. EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said drone incursions, GPS jamming and cable sabotage undermine Arctic security. 2026-10-20T16:44:00Z News en 79715219 https://www.dw.com/en/france-plans-massive-weekend-police-surge-amid-protests/live-79707186?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu told parliament the government would respond and reinforce police in major cities. He also accused extreme-left groups of trying to hijack what began as protests. DW has more. 2026-10-20T15:44:00Z News en 79707186 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-hackers-release-afd-party-emails/live-79709090?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Germany's far-right AfD has launched an inquiry after the release of thousands of emails following a cyberattack. Also, investors pledged billions for Germany at a major summit in Berlin. DW has more news from Germany. 2026-10-20T15:41:00Z News en 79709090 https://www.dw.com/en/brazil-s-lula-flavio-bolsonaro-tied-ahead-of-runoff-vote/a-79715182?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf With just under a week to go before the decisive presidential runoff election, polls show left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro are virtually tied. 2026-10-20T15:12:00Z World en 79715182 https://www.dw.com/en/who-are-the-women-powering-india-s-youth-led-protests/a-79709824?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Facing online harassment and police detentions, women are taking to the streets of Indian cities in large numbers for the youth-led "Cockroach" protests. Amid a large-scale crackdown, they refuse to be seen as victims. 2026-10-20T15:04:00Z World en 79709824 https://www.dw.com/en/tinubu-must-go-nigeria-s-northern-protests-test-the-limits-of-political-dissent/a-79713785?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The arrest of several men wearing anti-government T-shirts and the disruption of a political meeting have renewed debate over free expression and protest rights in Nigeria. 2026-10-20T14:20:00Z World en 79713785 https://www.dw.com/en/wagner-brothers-begin-new-nba-chapter-on-different-paths/a-79712668?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf After five years, brothers Franz and Moritz Wagner are no longer playing together for the Orlando Magic. In the new NBA season, their separation will likely mean the new "German" team is the Charlotte Hornets. 2026-10-20T12:31:00Z Sports en 79712668 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-google-must-have-consent-to-publish-property-images/a-79712552?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A court in the western German state of Hesse has said Google is "spying" on people and has no right to publish information about their property on its Maps and Earth sites. The case stems from images taken from the air. 2026-10-20T11:46:00Z News en 79712552 https://www.dw.com/en/north-korean-workers-treated-as-slaves-at-russian-drone-factory-says-new-report/a-79710877?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A new report reveals the plight of North Korean workers at a drone factory in Russia. It also raised concerns that Pyongyang could gain hands-on knowledge of advanced weapons systems through the workers it sends there. 2026-10-20T11:30:00Z World en 79710877 https://www.dw.com/en/why-us-investors-are-snapping-up-germany-s-famed-mittelstand/a-79705421?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Increasing amounts of US capital are flowing into Germany's traditional industrial firms and family-owned businesses. As many business owners struggle to find successors, more companies are becoming acquisition targets. 2026-10-20T09:06:00Z Business en 79705421 https://www.dw.com/en/brutal-revolutionary-empire-builder-genghis-khan-s-legacy/a-79697112?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Berlin is host to a major exhibition on the founder of the Mongol Empire and his successors. Here's how Genghis Khan disrupted the course of history. 2026-10-20T08:57:00Z Culture en 79697112 https://www.dw.com/en/japan-probe-sets-course-for-mars-moon/a-79708491?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The MMX spacecraft is on its way to Mars' moon Phobos to collect surface samples that could help answer long-standing questions about the formation of the Solar System. 2026-10-20T07:16:00Z News en 79708491 https://www.dw.com/en/india-news-rubio-holds-talks-with-counterpart-jaishankar/live-79708492?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Marco Rubio's talks with Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar come as the two countries struggle to finalize a trade deal. 2026-10-20T06:22:00Z News en 79708492 https://www.dw.com/en/canada-alberta-rejects-separation-bid-cbc-projects/a-79708520?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Voters have decisively rejected a proposal to begin the legal process toward Alberta's independence, dealing a major blow to a movement driven largely by economic grievances. 2026-10-20T06:13:00Z News en 79708520 https://www.dw.com/en/australian-mp-seriously-hurt-in-suspected-car-attack/a-79697660?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Helen Haines, an independent federal lawmaker, suffered severe injuries in what Australia's prime minister has called a deliberate attack by a man in a car. 2026-10-20T06:02:00Z News en 79697660 https://www.dw.com/en/christiane-amanpour-to-leave-cnn-after-43-years/a-79708034?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Christiane Amanpour's announcement comes after Paramount Skydance's controversial merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN's parent company. 2026-10-20T03:45:00Z News en 79708034 https://www.dw.com/en/zelenskyy-accuses-us-of-delaying-patriot-missile-shipment/a-79707951?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused the United States of delaying deliveries of air defense missiles already paid for by European allies, as relations between Washington and Kyiv deteriorate. 2026-10-20T02:15:00Z News en 79707951 https://www.dw.com/en/at-least-four-dead-after-flooding-in-eastern-spain/a-79707781?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf At least four people have died in Spain as torrential rain has battered the country's eastern Mediterranean coast. The severe flooding had left more than 450 people stranded on rooftops, in buildings or in cars. 2026-10-20T00:32:00Z News en 79707781 https://www.dw.com/en/bulgaria-seeks-suspects-in-germany-after-starlink-sabotage/a-79706745?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A Bulgarian court has issued arrest warrants for two young German nationals suspected of setting fire to Starlink antennas. The case is reminiscent of another in Poland, which Warsaw says was orchestrated by Russia. 2026-10-19T18:45:00Z News en 79706745 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-emergency-at-leipzig-airport-sparked-by-novice-driver/live-79695354?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Two men breached a fence at the Leipzig/Halle airport while practicing for a driving test. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced an industrial AI partnership with Nvidia. DW has more. 2026-10-19T17:26:00Z News en 79695354 https://www.dw.com/en/the-homeless-man-living-in-front-of-a-london-mega-mansion/a-79400925?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Anders Fernstedt lives in London without any money. The Swedish native has built a most unusual home under the porch of a house worth over €200 million. How did that happen? 2026-10-19T10:38:00Z Culture en 79400925 https://www.dw.com/en/what-earth-s-sixth-mass-extinction-event-means-for-humans/a-79680410?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Human activity is driving plants and animals to extinction at an unprecedented rate. As countries meet in Armenia to discuss ways to reverse nature loss, DW reveals how declining biodiversity is already harming people. 2026-10-19T05:48:00Z World en 79680410 https://www.dw.com/en/france-young-voters-blase-about-glucksmann-s-socialists/a-79684159?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Raphael Glucksmann wants to lead France's Socialists to power without working with the left-populist Jean-Luc Melenchon, who is particularly popular with young voters. How can the center-left candidate win them over? 2026-10-18T13:31:00Z World en 79684159 https://www.dw.com/en/is-germany-s-eight-hour-workday-under-threat/a-79680984?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Would you work 12 hours straight? The CDU/CSU and SPD are locked in a dispute over reforms to the Working Hours Act. Workplace flexibility, collective bargaining agreements and worker protection rules are at stake. 2026-10-18T10:28:00Z Germany en 79680984 https://www.dw.com/en/how-reliant-is-ukraine-on-the-us-controlled-starlink-internet-service/a-79689729?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Kyiv keeps issuing warnings that the satellite internet system Starlink is being restricted in Ukraine. How dependent is the country on the system, and what would happen if it went down? 2026-10-18T08:58:00Z World en 79689729 https://www.dw.com/en/populist-czech-pm-babis-goes-empty-handed-in-senate-elections/a-79690934?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Opposition parties still control the Czech Senate, in a major blow to Prime Minister Andrej Babis' and his governing coalition. 2026-10-18T07:03:00Z News en 79690934 https://www.dw.com/en/how-big-is-russia-s-threat-against-germany/a-79688426?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Experts believe that, so far, Germany has been ill-prepared — both militarily and mentally — for Russian provocations. They also warn against the idea that ending support for Ukraine would make Germany safer. 2026-10-17T15:23:00Z Germany en 79688426 https://www.dw.com/en/china-s-influence-in-the-gaming-industry-is-growing/a-79484755?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Home to more than 700 million gamers, China is the world's largest gaming market — but it's also one of the most tightly regulated. The effects reach far beyond China, impacting players around the world. 2026-10-17T14:49:00Z World en 79484755 https://www.dw.com/en/russia-wants-blackout-in-ukraine-as-winter-comes-zelenskyy/a-79686703?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to cut electricity and heating to civilians ahead of winter. He also called the US president's waiver of new sanctions on Moscow a boost for Vladimir Putin. 2026-10-17T11:34:00Z News en 79686703 https://www.dw.com/en/france-protesters-clash-with-police-in-nationwide-protests-amid-rising-social-polarization/a-79685584?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Unrest broke out in parts of France as students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists took to the streets to protest high prices and inequality. Police arrested over 1,000 people amid chaotic scenes. 2026-10-17T08:02:00Z News en 79685584 https://www.dw.com/en/ukrainian-president-zelenskyy-speaks-at-eu-summit-amid-spat-with-donald-trump/a-79684340?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf EU leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine at the Brussels summit. But souring relations with the US over Russia and Starlink and a big hole in the budget will make for a difficult winter for Ukraine. 2026-10-16T19:42:00Z World en 79684340 https://www.dw.com/en/hijab-ban-at-schools-in-azerbaijan-what-s-behind-the-rare-wave-of-protests/a-79683716?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Girls wearing headscarves have been turned away from schools in Azerbaijan, triggering unusual protests involving children. The government rules do not mention hijabs. Why are schools enforcing unwritten rules? 2026-10-16T17:46:00Z World en 79683716 https://www.dw.com/en/the-bundestag-has-debated-the-genocide-germany-carried-out-in-namibia-a-century-ago-but-will-it-spur-progress-on-addressing-colonial-crimes/a-79682388?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Opposition parties have forced a debate in the Bundestag on the early-20th-century genocide Germany carried out in Namibia. Will this finally spur progress in addressing colonial crimes? 2026-10-16T14:42:00Z Germany en 79682388 https://www.dw.com/en/albania-students-demand-political-change-and-resignation-of-prime-minister-edi-rama/a-79682217?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Empty lecture halls, burning buildings and demands for change: Albanian students are spearheading a protest movement that has become the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Edi Rama in years. 2026-10-16T14:23:00Z World en 79682217 https://www.dw.com/en/the-eu-wants-an-ai-revolution-but-on-whose-terms/a-79673456?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf As the US and China race ahead, the European Union seeks to boost its economy with AI. Can it compete while protecting workers, safety and the climate? 2026-10-16T13:12:00Z World en 79673456 https://www.dw.com/en/italy-cuts-air-traffic-in-half-amid-data-transmission-issue/a-79678133?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Citing problems with the data transmission network, Italian authorities have drastically reduced the volume of flights in their airspace. The ENAV authority ruled out malicious activity and said flights remained safe. 2026-10-16T10:37:00Z News en 79678133 https://www.dw.com/en/who-was-eva-mamlok-berlin-square-renamed-after-jewish-anti-fascist-resistance-fighter/a-79668919?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf She started taking action against Hitler as a teenager and never stopped until her death in a concentration camp. Berlin's Blücherplatz is now being renamed after her. 2026-10-16T09:16:00Z Culture en 79668919 https://www.dw.com/en/eu-promotes-sovereign-trusted-ai-as-it-struggles-to-catch-us-and-china/a-79667770?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf At an international AI summit in Dublin, EU leaders promoted trusted and independent artificial intelligence. Critics question whether the bloc can close the gap with the US and China while maintaining strict regulation. 2026-10-16T09:07:00Z Business en 79667770 https://www.dw.com/en/formula-one-in-rwanda-sportswashing-claims-vs-hopes-for-african-legacy/a-79650744?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Formula One will return to Africa for the first time since 1993. There is concern Rwanda are using it as another sportswashing opportunity, but there is also hope the event's legacy can impact wider African society. 2026-10-16T08:37:00Z Sports en 79650744 https://www.dw.com/en/police-raid-the-major-pro-opposition-halk-tv-channel-in-turkey/a-79671673?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Turkish police raided the Istanbul headquarters of an important pro-opposition television station on Wednesdazy, the day that jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was set to start his defense against corruption charges. 2026-10-15T16:48:00Z World en 79671673 https://www.dw.com/en/eu-summit-to-focus-on-china-ukraine-and-bloc-budget/a-79665338?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf EU leaders meeting in Brussels will examine measures to curb the bloc's huge trade deficit with China. But they will also be looking to further agreement on the next EU budget ahead of some major elections next year. 2026-10-15T14:37:00Z News en 79665338 https://www.dw.com/en/romania-2-ships-on-fire-in-black-sea-7-crew-missing/a-79667003?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Two chemical tankers have caught fire in Romanian territorial waters in the Black Sea. The blazes occurred after Russian drones were sighted in Romanian airspace. 2026-10-15T14:34:00Z News en 79667003 https://www.dw.com/en/resignation-of-bärbel-bas-shines-light-on-harsh-era-of-german-politics/a-79671395?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf German Labor Minister Bärbel Bas has stepped down, citing her need to grieve a loved one and leave behind the harsh realities of government. So how did German politics get so heated? 2026-10-15T13:57:00Z Germany en 79671395 https://www.dw.com/en/ai-assisted-dying-doris-dörrie-s-new-film-addresses-prospect-of-care-robots/a-79659715?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf While the world debates the dangers of artificial intelligence, filmmaker Doris Dörrie explores how humanoid robots could change the way we deal with aging, caregiving and how people choose to die. 2026-10-15T13:24:00Z Culture en 79659715 https://www.dw.com/en/thousands-of-german-gamblers-could-sue-for-their-money-back/a-79667844?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf German gamblers may finally be able to beat the house, thanks to new court rulings in the EU and in Germany. The decisions could help gambling addicts — but the legal road might be difficult. 2026-10-15T10:50:00Z Germany en 79667844 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-train-station-alcohol-ban-comes-into-force/live-79666807?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Consuming alcohol is no longer permitted at train stations in Germany, to improve the lot of travelers and staff alike. Coalition talks are restarting in Berlin, and an inmate is loose in Essen. 2026-10-15T10:14:00Z News en 79666807 https://www.dw.com/en/brazil-s-elections-matter-for-the-planet-this-is-why/a-79659928?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Brazil is heading back to the polls, but the impact could be felt worldwide. With the Amazon vital to the health of the planet, the election could help shape its future. 2026-10-15T09:52:00Z World en 79659928 https://www.dw.com/en/why-chinese-tech-brands-are-outpacing-western-rivals-from-evs-to-robot-vacuums/a-79646187?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf From action cameras and smartphones to EVs and robot vacuums, Chinese brands are gaining ground worldwide, despite privacy and security concerns. What's driving their rise, and can European rivals keep up? 2026-10-15T08:45:00Z Business en 79646187 https://www.dw.com/en/manchester-city-the-uae-and-the-uk-s-om-in-a-political-tangle/a-79664729?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Nearly 20 years after arriving in England, Manchester City's UAE owners could exit amid cheating charges. That would pose a challenge for a city — and prime minister — closely tied to Abu Dhabi. 2026-10-15T08:13:00Z Sports en 79664729 https://www.dw.com/en/nord-stream-trial-opens-in-germany-defense-seeks-dismissal/a-79662942?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Serhii Kuznietsov is accused of attacking civilian infrastructure in the 2022 sabotage of the Russian gas pipeline to Germany. His lawyers called Nord Stream a military target, and said their client is sworn to secrecy. 2026-10-14T18:00:00Z News en 79662942 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-far-right-afd-forges-a-pro-russia-alliance-with-the-bsw/a-79662413?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD and BSW are joining forces to push for negotiations with Moscow. What is driving this rapprochement? 2026-10-14T15:13:00Z Germany en 79662413 https://www.dw.com/en/albania-fire-at-education-ministry-as-students-protest/a-79661193?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Riot police deployed in the Albanian capital Tirana on the second day of student protests. The sudden outbreak seemed at least somewhat reminiscent of the widespread demos in France courting international attention. 2026-10-14T14:56:00Z News en 79661193 https://www.dw.com/en/trump-s-diesel-deal-with-russia-is-unlikely-to-significantly-lower-global-fuel-prices-despite-expectations-of-rapid-relief/a-79659601?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf As the world's largest diesel exporter, the US benefits from high prices. At home, however, consumers are feeling the strain of rising living costs. Why Donald Trump's deal with Russia is unlikely to change that. 2026-10-14T14:15:00Z Business en 79659601 https://www.dw.com/en/nord-stream-germany-puts-suspected-ukrainian-pipeline-saboteur-on-trial/a-79647617?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A Ukrainian citizen faces court in Hamburg, accused of attacking the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. It raises questions about Kyiv's possible role in the explosions. German support for Ukraine is also under scrutiny. 2026-10-14T11:40:00Z Germany en 79647617 https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-misleading-graph-about-alleged-russian-bot-activity/a-79651769?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Did attacks on Russian data centers reduce bot activity around Germany's AfD? A viral graph claims they did. But it contains significant inconsistencies and provides no evidence to support the claim. 2026-10-14T09:08:00Z World en 79651769 https://www.dw.com/en/do-non-german-nationals-commit-more-crimes-than-germans/a-79657273?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf People without German passports appear more frequently in German police crime statistics than German nationals. A new study explains why. 2026-10-14T08:48:00Z Germany en 79657273 https://www.dw.com/en/fifpro-report-highlights-growing-pains-in-women-s-football/a-79648013?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Expected global revenue of over $1 billion and new faces at the U17 World Cup show women's football is booming, but a recent report also highlights need for better structures globally. 2026-10-14T08:21:00Z Sports en 79648013 https://www.dw.com/en/the-hidden-treasure-in-discarded-wearable-and-fast-tech/a-79649611?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Sales of fast tech like mini fans and disposable e-vapes, as well as wearable health tech such as heart monitors and smartwatches are soaring. They're creating a new e-waste problem but are full of hidden treasure. 2026-10-14T06:52:00Z Environment en 79649611 https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-allies-in-poland-after-starlink-sabotage-trump-diesel-deal/a-79653869?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Germany's Johann Wadephul said hybrid plots like the Starlink fire showed Europe was "in Russia's crosshairs." The UK's Ed Miliband said Trump's Russian diesel deal led to a "very difficult few days" diplomatically. 2026-10-13T18:52:00Z News en 79653869 https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-and-the-us-what-s-next-after-trump-s-diesel-deal-with-russia/a-79650785?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Donald Trump plans to allow the purchase of Russian diesel, drawing criticism at home and abroad. What is behind the US president's decision and what should Ukraine do next? DW spoke with experts. 2026-10-13T18:51:00Z World en 79650785 https://www.dw.com/en/critics-warn-of-espionage-risks-as-slovakia-restores-military-diplomatic-representation-with-russia/a-79649641?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Slovakia is restoring military-diplomatic relations with Russia for the first time since 2022. The government has defended the move but critics warn of espionage risks and further damage to trust within NATO. 2026-10-13T12:04:00Z World en 79649641 https://www.dw.com/en/formula-1-rwanda-to-bring-sport-back-to-africa/a-79649217?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The last time Formula 1 hosted a race in Africa was way back in 1993. But a new track in Rwanda is set to host a Grand Prix in "the early 2030s," continuing the country’s investment in international sport. 2026-10-13T11:20:00Z Sports en 79649217 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-china-calculation-shifts-as-import-pressures-eclipse-export-benefits/a-79571852?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Germany has long resisted tougher action against China, fearing retaliation. But rising pressure on key industries has pushed Berlin to seek stronger EU trade-defense powers to protect its industrial base. 2026-10-13T08:47:00Z Business en 79571852 https://www.dw.com/en/125-years-of-thomas-mann-s-buddenbrooks/a-44107236?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf This over 1,000-page masterpiece offers a panoramic view of society in the 19th century and exposes the collapse of a merchant family: unrecognized sons, disillusioned daughters and the loss of middle-class ideals. 2026-10-13T08:09:00Z Culture en 44107236 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-labor-minister-s-resignation-puts-a-spotlight-on-cracks-within-the-government/a-79645823?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Following the sudden resignation of Bärbel Bas as Labor Minister and co-chair of the Social Democratic Party, accusations are flying in Chancellor Merz's coalition government. 2026-10-12T17:08:00Z Germany en 79645823 https://www.dw.com/en/pope-lung-nodule-could-it-be-cancer/a-79641503?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The case of Pope Leo shows how small lung nodules are often found during routine health checks. Quick treatment is generally advised before nodules can grow to become larger life-threatening masses. 2026-10-12T14:41:00Z Science en 79641503 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-women-ena-mahmutovic-makes-her-case-to-become-germany-s-next-no-1-goalkeeper/a-79609341?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Germany's win against Australia saw Ena Mahmutovic excel in goal. The 22-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper is considered the successor to Ann-Katrin Berger and is making a name for herself. 2026-10-12T09:27:00Z Sports en 79609341 https://www.dw.com/en/how-green-is-europe-s-urban-public-transport-a-data-driven-reality-check/a-79406721?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Greener buses and cleaner fleets are reshaping public transport across Europe. But are cities moving fast enough to meet their zero-emission goals? 2026-10-12T07:30:00Z Environment en 79406721 https://www.dw.com/en/uk-students-call-for-school-uniforms-to-be-banned-in-pornography/a-79554324?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Short skirts, knee-high socks, white blouses: Girls' school uniform items are widely used as costumes in pornographic videos. As students experience harassment, a group wants to change that. 2026-10-12T07:24:00Z Culture en 79554324 https://www.dw.com/en/german-lawfare-when-lawsuits-become-a-political-weapon/a-79615817?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The Left Party is suing two government ministers for accusing them of antisemitism, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been sued several times by various parties. Is German politics descending into "lawfare?" 2026-10-11T15:14:00Z Germany en 79615817 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-population-is-shrinking-but-not-everywhere/a-79615807?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf By 2045, Germany will have more older people, fewer workers and a smaller population overall. Yet some regions will defy this trend. Their success depends on how much they have to offer. 2026-10-11T07:21:00Z Germany en 79615807 https://www.dw.com/en/ragebait-is-the-2026-german-youth-word-of-the-year/a-79608158?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Already named the 2025 Oxford Word of the Year, "rage bait" has also been widely adopted in German slang. 2026-10-10T13:36:00Z Culture en 79608158 https://www.dw.com/en/operations-plan-germany-how-the-bundeswehr-trains-for-nato-collective-defense/a-79553793?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf How prepared is Germany for national defense? The answer lies in the Operations Plan Germany. Military exercises such as "Red Storm Charlie" are designed to put these preparations to the test in realistic scenarios. 2026-10-10T12:02:00Z Germany en 79553793 https://www.dw.com/en/author-or-artificial-intelligence-literature-in-crisis/a-79618610?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf AI is a hot topic at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair. An international literary scandal has raised questions about machine-generated texts. 2026-10-09T15:04:00Z Culture en 79618610 https://www.dw.com/en/art-for-freedom-maria-kalesnikava-in-bonn/a-79612009?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The Belarusian musician and civil rights activist Maria Kalesnikava held the keynote speech on the importance of art at the 2026 Beethovenfest in Bonn. She also visited DW. 2026-10-09T13:03:00Z Culture en 79612009 https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-2034-does-saudi-arabia-shelving-neom-stadium-spell-trouble/a-79592948?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Since winning the right to hold the 2034 World Cup unopposed, Saudi Arabia has been pulling away from sport. With reports that its most ambitious stadium project will be abandoned, what does this mean for the World Cup? 2026-10-09T11:43:00Z Sports en 79592948 https://www.dw.com/en/finland-the-world-s-happiest-nation-faces-a-glum-winter/a-79544348?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Finns have many reasons to feel content, but the country's pile of debt is not one of them. Russia's war in Ukraine has added to the fiscal burden. Can the Nordic nation absorb another shock? 2026-10-09T08:12:00Z World en 79544348 https://www.dw.com/en/2026-nobel-prize-winner-anne-carson-where-to-start-reading/a-79598953?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The works of this year's Nobel Prize-winning poet and essayist Anne Carson can feel slightly daunting. Here are some keys to understanding her universe. 2026-10-08T14:57:00Z Culture en 79598953 https://www.dw.com/en/early-onset-cancer-rising-worldwide-causes-risk-prevention/a-79597097?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Across Latin America, early-onset cancer rates have risen, especially of bowel, breast and cervical cancers. But it is a worldwide trend. 2026-10-08T13:26:00Z Science en 79597097 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-uk-s-burnham-visits-berlin-for-talks-with-merz/live-79587637?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is visiting Berlin to launch a new bilateral treaty and hold talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. President Steinmeier is on a state visit to France. 2026-10-08T13:23:00Z News en 79587637 https://www.dw.com/en/how-a-multibillion-dollar-oilfield-has-ignited-the-uk-argentina-feud-over-the-falklands/a-79588973?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Argentina and the UK once fought a war over the Falkland Islands. Now, the multibillion-dollar Sea Lion oil project has reignited old tensions, with Buenos Aires seeking to put a stop to the plans. 2026-10-08T11:40:00Z Business en 79588973 https://www.dw.com/en/nobel-prize-in-literature-goes-to-canada-s-anne-carson/a-79594136?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Carson won for her "bold and inventive oeuvre." The decorated poet and essayist is known for her reverence for Latin and Greek classics. 2026-10-08T11:02:00Z News en 79594136 https://www.dw.com/en/german-bundeswehr-a-new-naval-port-in-emden-aims-to-enhance-germany-s-defense-capabilities/a-79561414?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Citing the escalating security threat, Germany's Navy has decided to establish a second port on the North Sea coast. Emden was chosen as the location. 2026-10-08T09:34:00Z Germany en 79561414 https://www.dw.com/en/gerhard-schröder-visits-latest-russian-employer-hyperglobus/a-79583018?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder visited a Moscow supermarket in his new role on the supervisory board. Schröder is no stranger to retirement stipends in Russia — or the scandal that accompanies them. 2026-10-07T16:39:00Z News en 79583018 https://www.dw.com/en/90s-art-scene-in-the-uk-an-international-edgy-trendsetter/a-79581777?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The 1990s are remembered for Brit-pop and provocative fashion, but beyond the nostalgia, it was a decade of cultural experimentation and social change. Tate Britain's new exhibition looks past the familiar icons. 2026-10-07T15:18:00Z Culture en 79581777 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-merz-rails-against-extremism-afd-sympathizers/live-79570924?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Political extremism threatens Germany's existing social order, Chancellor Merz has said. The Transport Ministry has proposed a five-year plan to improve Germany's ailing railroad infrastructure. 2026-10-07T15:17:00Z News en 79570924 https://www.dw.com/en/german-spy-scandal-threatens-national-security/a-79580000?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The arrest of Germany's former intelligence chief August Hanning could undermine national security, experts warn, as allies may reconsider their intelligence relationships. 2026-10-07T12:39:00Z Germany en 79580000 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-did-cdu-lawmakers-support-the-far-right-afd/a-79577396?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Lawmakers of the center-right CDU may have voted for the far-right AfD candidate for parliamentary speaker in Saxony-Anhalt. Germany's Social Democrats warn of a "unique breach of taboos." 2026-10-07T11:11:00Z Germany en 79577396 https://www.dw.com/en/nobel-prize-in-chemistry-goes-to-henri-b-kagan-and-kenso-soai/a-79573924?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their groundbreaking discoveries related to the origin of chirality and life's building blocks. 2026-10-07T09:51:00Z News en 79573924 https://www.dw.com/en/suspected-pneumonic-plague-in-siberia-what-we-know-about-the-disease/a-79547919?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf After a worker at a Russian plague research institute in Siberia died October 2, 2026, nearly 200 of her contacts were under medical observation. But authorities there denied pneumonic plague had caused the death. 2026-10-07T09:44:00Z World en 79547919 https://www.dw.com/en/ronaldo-stays-on-under-cloud-as-messi-exits-internationals/a-79574551?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Just hours before Lionel Messi played his last match for Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo posted his latest salvo in a row with Portugal. Ronaldo wants to play on despite the troubles, while Messi bathed in adulation. 2026-10-07T09:23:00Z Sports en 79574551 https://www.dw.com/en/nobelitis-how-winning-a-nobel-prize-can-give-you-delusions-of-grandeur/a-79525772?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf After being chosen for one of the world's most prestigious awards, some Nobel laureates lose touch with reality and suddenly start spouting unscientific nonsense. They're afflicted by what some have called "Nobelitis." 2026-10-07T08:58:00Z Science en 79525772 https://www.dw.com/en/emerging-economies-are-embracing-solar-power-and-skipping-fossil-fuels-much-faster-than-europe-or-the-us/a-79474847?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Renewable electricity is cheaper than ever. While the West got rich on coal and oil, some of the world's poorest countries are banking on solar, wind and water instead. 2026-10-07T07:48:00Z Environment en 79474847 https://www.dw.com/en/munich-up-against-at-least-six-competitors-for-2036-olympics/a-79566678?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The International Olympic Committee has revealed the six other countries intending to bid for the 2036 Olympic Games. This comes after Germany selected Munich as its Olympic candidate. 2026-10-06T19:54:00Z Sports en 79566678 https://www.dw.com/en/paramount-and-warner-bros-merge-into-one-hollywood-giant/a-79565762?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Paramount has completed an $81 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, as its owner Skydance creates a new entertainment behemoth. Billionaire David Ellison's hostile takeover bid defeated rival efforts from Netflix. 2026-10-06T14:18:00Z News en 79565762 https://www.dw.com/en/nobel-prize-in-literature-how-the-winner-is-secretly-chosen/a-79564151?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Can Xue is considered one of this year's favorites; Margaret Atwood and Salman Rushdie are other strong contenders. But what goes on behind the scenes in the selection of the Nobel Prize in literature? 2026-10-06T13:15:00Z Culture en 79564151 https://www.dw.com/en/ai-models-keep-hacking-real-systems-during-tests-what-does-this-mean/a-79471943?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf AI models have repeatedly broken into real commercial and government systems during safety tests during 2026. Cybersecurity researcher Thorsten Holz explains what that means, and why he isn't expecting a robot uprising. 2026-10-06T10:05:00Z Science en 79471943 https://www.dw.com/en/merz-macron-seek-tougher-eu-measures-against-unfair-trade/a-79554905?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz have written to Ursula von der Leyen, calling for tougher EU mechanisms against unfair trade practices by other states. They name no names but seem to have China or the US in mind. 2026-10-05T17:23:00Z News en 79554905 https://www.dw.com/en/euro-plummets-against-us-dollar-has-the-next-financial-crisis-begun/a-79549031?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The euro has fallen to a 17-month low against the dollar. That will make inflation worse in the EU, where political worries and concern over French debt are already troubling investors. Is a fiscal crisis at hand? 2026-10-05T14:28:00Z Business en 79549031 https://www.dw.com/en/jürgen-klopp-faces-myriad-of-issues-after-rough-start-with-germany/a-79547308?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Jürgen Klopp has done things a little differently since becoming Germany coach. Casting a wider net for talent and trying to connect with players and country haven't made an immediate impact, but he is not bowed. 2026-10-05T10:34:00Z Sports en 79547308 https://www.dw.com/en/naza-israeli-military-issues-statement-on-film/a-79520483?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The award-winning documentary "NAZA" continues to spark controversy in Israel. The Israeli military has now published a multi-page statement calling the film's portrayal "distorted." 2026-10-02T15:55:00Z Culture en 79520483 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-franz-reindl-elected-new-iihf-president/a-79521799?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Franz Reindl has been elected president of ice hockey's world governing body. The former forward was a member of West Germany's Olympic bronze medal-winning team. 2026-10-02T14:29:00Z Sports en 79521799 https://www.dw.com/en/climate-leaders-called-for-solar-energy-for-everyone-everywhere-by-2030-but-with-three-years-to-go-is-that-goal-attainable/a-79517056?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Prominent climate leaders have called on governments, businesses, institutions and the public to make a push for solar power before the decade is out, repowering the world with cheap, clean energy. Is that possible? 2026-10-02T13:48:00Z Environment en 79517056 https://www.dw.com/en/manchester-city-premier-league-charges-what-do-they-mean/a-79485638?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Since being bought by the UAE in 2008, Manchester City has become one of the world's most successful football clubs. A raft of serious financial charges threatens to undermine this and bring chaos to the Premier League. 2026-10-02T11:59:00Z Sports en 79485638 https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-stock-market-scandal-hits-half-a-million-investors/a-79494710?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Asset managers are alleged to have artificially inflated the value of their funds. Turkish authorities have made multiple arrests, and a leading AKP lawmaker has resigned. 2026-10-02T04:32:00Z Business en 79494710 https://www.dw.com/en/klopp-wins-first-game-as-germany-coach-without-top-dogs/a-79508898?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf It may have taken a little longer than he would have liked, but Jürgen Klopp has finally won a game as Germany coach. Despite a number of debutants, it was a familiar face who stood out in the victory over Serbia. 2026-10-01T22:23:00Z Sports en 79508898 https://www.dw.com/en/weakened-us-fuel-efficiency-rules-and-promises-of-cheaper-cars-could-see-drivers-pay-higher-running-costs-while-also-increasing-carbon-emissions/a-79496554?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Weakened US fuel-efficiency rules and promises of cheaper cars could yet see drivers pay higher running costs while increasing planet-heating emissions. 2026-10-01T11:05:00Z Environment en 79496554 https://www.dw.com/en/senegal-s-youth-olympics-makes-olympics-in-africa-logical/a-79468975?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The Youth Olympics are to be hosted in Africa for the first time ever. The edition in Senegal is also a chance to prove the continent can host a full Olympics in the future. 2026-09-30T15:12:00Z Sports en 79468975 https://www.dw.com/en/servers-at-munich-s-iconic-oktoberfest-call-for-more-respect/a-79491207?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Oktoberfest is famous the world over for beer, brass band music and Bavarian traditions. But staff are also reporting incidents of racism and sexism, and are taking a stand against discrimination. 2026-09-30T13:22:00Z Culture en 79491207 https://www.dw.com/en/is-us-president-donald-trump-right-to-rename-ai-as-super-intelligence/a-79430388?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Donald Trump thinks the name artificial intelligence sounds "fake" and has ordered US agencies to use "Super Intelligence" instead. Yet, tech firms and researchers have little reason to play along. 2026-09-30T09:33:00Z Business en 79430388 https://www.dw.com/en/ireland-will-boycott-eurovision-again-because-of-israel-s-participation-but-the-song-contest-is-still-expanding/a-79401752?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel's participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing. 2026-09-30T09:18:00Z Culture en 79401752 https://www.dw.com/en/el-nino-is-a-postcard-from-the-future-and-could-cause-451-000-excess-heat-deaths/a-79430945?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The current El Nino could cause 451,000 excess heat deaths. Researchers warn it offers a glimpse of temperatures that may become normal within 20 years. 2026-09-30T06:49:00Z Science en 79430945 https://www.dw.com/en/south-park-satirist-pushes-for-accountability-in-cornell-gang-rape-lawsuit/a-79475382?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Writer Toby Morton is using a new website to amplify allegations in a high-profile sexual assault lawsuit involving seven Cornell students. The reopening of the case is causing an outcry on social media. 2026-09-29T14:20:00Z Culture en 79475382 https://www.dw.com/en/global-trade-weathers-iran-ukraine-and-trump-s-tariffs/a-79352643?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Over the past six years, COVID, two wars and Donald Trump's tariffs have shaken world trade. With globalization already stalling, is this a temporary shock or the start of a great reversal? 2026-09-29T10:35:00Z Business en 79352643 https://www.dw.com/en/spain-grows-fruit-and-vegetables-for-europe-but-it-s-running-out-of-water/a-79399905?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Spain's southern coast produces up to 25% of Europe's fruit and vegetables. But amid intensive farming, climate change and illegal wells, the water it takes to grow them is drying up. 2026-09-29T09:51:00Z Environment en 79399905 https://www.dw.com/en/what-do-manchester-city-s-charges-mean-for-german-football/a-79460412?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of major financial rule breaches. What does this mean for German football? 2026-09-28T14:18:00Z Sports en 79460412 https://www.dw.com/en/diesel-prices-are-surging-putting-further-pressure-on-europe/a-79390992?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Trucks, farms and industry are powered with diesel. Now prices are soaring due to refinery disruptions, supply shortages and geopolitical tensions. A potential US export ban could make Europe's diesel crunch even worse. 2026-09-28T10:35:00Z Business en 79390992 https://www.dw.com/en/will-jürgen-klopp-s-charisma-be-enough-for-germany/a-79455266?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf After defeat to Greece, Jürgen Klopp faces the first real test of his tenure as coach of Germany's national men's football team. Can his charisma alone push this group forward? 2026-09-28T09:42:00Z Sports en 79455266 https://www.dw.com/en/ireland-beat-israel-3-0-in-nations-league-match-overshadowed-by-political-controversy/a-79455254?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Ireland easily beat Israel in a Nations League fixture that 24 hours earlier appeared in doubt. One Irish player pulled out of the match to express his opposition to Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip. 2026-09-28T09:26:00Z Sports en 79455254 https://www.dw.com/en/what-would-francis-of-assisi-make-of-his-fame-today/a-79346151?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The Catholic saint renounced wealth and fame to become a mendicant friar. Yet throughout history, his teachings and life have inspired popes, Dante and even Mussolini. 2026-09-28T06:18:00Z Culture en 79346151 https://www.dw.com/en/backlash-over-data-centers-tests-europe-s-ai-ambitions/a-79419800?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Massive data centers needed to run AI are triggering protests across Europe. Their operators counter that they boost digital sovereignty and energy independence. 2026-09-26T18:08:00Z World en 79419800 https://www.dw.com/en/dw-shows-solidarity-with-georgians-commitment-to-democracy/a-79432731?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Cultural and media professionals in Georgia remain under threat. A DW panel brings together insiders who share their hopes and fears. 2026-09-25T15:06:00Z Culture en 79432731 https://www.dw.com/en/bundesliga-other-top-european-leagues-call-for-major-fifa-reforms/a-79431717?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The Bundesliga and three other leading European football leagues have said major reforms to world-governing body FIFA are "essential." However, they stopped short of calling for the resignation of boss Gianni Infantino. 2026-09-25T13:52:00Z Sports en 79431717 https://www.dw.com/en/jürgen-klopp-starts-germany-job-with-shaky-netherlands-draw/a-79420143?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A late Netherlands goal denied Jürgen Klopp a win in his first match as Germany coach. The former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund boss has big ambitions, but the game showed he's going to need more time to achieve them. 2026-09-24T22:16:00Z Sports en 79420143 https://www.dw.com/en/three-way-battle-for-power-in-world-chess-who-will-be-elected-fide-president-in-samarkand/a-79413301?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The era of Russian presidents is coming to an end at the World Chess Federation (FIDE). Two Germans and one Kazakh are up for election. Among the issues at play are money, Kremlin influence, and unanswered questions. 2026-09-24T18:59:00Z Sports en 79413301 https://www.dw.com/en/political-psychology-why-extremist-parties-are-thriving-and-what-democratic-politicians-can-do-against-it/a-79410960?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Far-right and far-left parties are celebrating success after success, leaving moderate politicians in the dust and worrying many Germans. Political psychology helps us understand what's behind growing polarization. 2026-09-24T14:00:00Z Science en 79410960 https://www.dw.com/en/could-flattering-ai-make-humanity-turn-on-itself/a-79377894?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A study shows chatbots mirror users' politics, part of a broader tendency known as AI sycophancy. Researchers fear this could deepen polarization. 2026-09-24T13:10:00Z Science en 79377894 https://www.dw.com/en/china-s-13-year-old-swimming-star-raises-questions-on-child-athletes/a-79394183?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Three gold medals and three Asian Games records have catapulted China's Yu Zidi, 13, into the sporting spotlight. She is far from the first teen prodigy, but should teens be competing at elite level? 2026-09-23T14:07:00Z Sports en 79394183 https://www.dw.com/en/el-nino-explained-how-the-weather-pattern-affects-hurricanes-and-tropical-storms/a-79382511?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf From drought to major floods and extreme heat, El Nino will have a huge impact on the world's weather. In the Atlantic, it could mean a season without hurricanes. 2026-09-23T09:26:00Z Environment en 79382511 https://www.dw.com/en/china-s-new-travel-rules-unsettle-tech-giants-and-talent/a-79319937?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Beijing is locking the gates to stop expertise and capital in strategic industries from fleeing. The country accused of industrial-scale intellectual property theft now fears the West will take its own. 2026-09-23T08:54:00Z Business en 79319937 https://www.dw.com/en/living-in-the-shadow-of-la-s-hidden-oil-wells/a-79237420?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Many lifelong residents of Los Angeles have health impacts from growing up close to oil extraction. Now, the city is trying to close down the worst offenders, but it's an enormous task. 2026-09-22T13:34:00Z Climate en 79237420 https://www.dw.com/en/male-infertility-is-grossly-underreported/a-79368722?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf It's not all on women anymore — doctors do test men for sperm count and motility. But still too few men get checked, possibly due to a misconception that a healthy sex life means healthy sperm. Spoiler: It doesn't. 2026-09-22T10:00:00Z Science en 79368722 https://www.dw.com/en/will-germany-have-enough-gas-this-winter-amid-energy-supply-crunch/a-79360317?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Germany's gas storage sites are far less full than in recent years. Officials say supplies are secure, but analysts warn that a cold winter or import disruptions could push prices higher. So how secure is the supply? 2026-09-22T08:25:00Z Business en 79360317 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-car-crisis-can-the-35-hour-workweek-survive/a-79307488?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf German carmakers want employees to work 40 hours instead of the current 35 without extra pay, arguing it would improve competitiveness. Unions strongly oppose the proposal and view it as an attack on workers' rights. 2026-09-21T08:13:00Z Business en 79307488