Deutsche Welle https://www.dw.com/english/?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf hourly 4 2002-05-01T00:00:00Z 2026-04-14T02:35:47Z 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/benin-s-finance-minister-wins-presidential-election-with-94/a-76769500?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf According to provisional results, Romuald Wadagni, the election favorite, won a landslide victory in Benin's presidential election. 2026-04-14T02:29:00Z News en 76769500 https://www.dw.com/en/us-fugitive-brazilian-ex-spy-chief-arrested-by-ice/a-76769371?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem has been detained by ICE in the United States. Brazil formally requested his extradition in December. 2026-04-14T00:15:00Z News en 76769371 https://www.dw.com/en/us-judge-dismisses-trump-s-lawsuit-against-wall-street-journal/a-76769257?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The judge threw out Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story on the US president's ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 2026-04-13T23:01:00Z World en 76769257 https://www.dw.com/en/eu-applauds-hungary-s-election-result/a-76767107?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf After Hungary’s opposition ousted Viktor Orban after 16 years in power, hopes rise in Brussels that Budapest may abandon its obstructionist course. What is the EU expecting from Peter Magyar? 2026-04-13T19:36:00Z World en 76767107 https://www.dw.com/en/trump-posts-and-then-deletes-jesus-like-ai-image-of-himself/a-76768673?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The US president denied looking like Jesus in the image, saying he thought it was himself "as a doctor." Trump did not explain why he deleted the post. 2026-04-13T19:33:00Z News en 76768673 https://www.dw.com/en/dieselgate-audi-bosses-engineers-set-for-long-trial-as-plea-deal-fails/a-76768350?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Two former Audi bosses and two engineers are facing charges over "Dieselgate," a massive emissions scandal that still haunts Germany's automobile sector. As no plea deals could be reached, a long trial seems likely. 2026-04-13T17:51:00Z News en 76768350 https://www.dw.com/en/lufthansa-pilots-launch-2-day-strike-cabin-crew-say-they-will-strike-right-after/a-76760890?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Pilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. As hundreds of flights were canceled, the UFO cabin crew union said it would also strike on Wednesday and Thursday. 2026-04-13T17:15:00Z News en 76760890 https://www.dw.com/en/uk-finds-attack-on-taylor-swift-themed-class-preventable/a-76767586?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A new report on the stabbing that left little three girls dead in UK's Southport concluded that the killer's parents and state authorities failed to act on his violent behavior. 2026-04-13T16:49:00Z News en 76767586 https://www.dw.com/en/us-maritime-restrictions-increase-economic-pressure-on-iran/a-76760110?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A US naval blockade will cut off Iran's main source of hard currency by halting most of its oil exports. Will Donald Trump's pressure force Tehran back to negotiations or widen the conflict? 2026-04-13T16:31:00Z Business en 76760110 https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-talks-collapse-is-bad-news-for-ordinary-iranians/a-76767100?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The collapse of the US-Iran talks has cast fresh doubt over whether the two sides can bridge the gap dividing them. But whether diplomacy will succeed also depends on a range of challenges inside Iran. 2026-04-13T15:13:00Z World en 76767100 https://www.dw.com/en/end-of-the-orban-era-hungary-and-europe-breathe-again/a-76766410?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Viktor Orban's Fidesz party was swept aside in Hungary's parliamentary election. His defeat is a blow for Putin, Trump and populists the world over. Election winner Peter Magyar is promising major change. 2026-04-13T14:49:00Z World en 76766410 https://www.dw.com/en/hungary-s-magyar-outlines-policy-in-first-news-conference/a-76766682?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Prospective prime minister Peter Magyar has promised to move Budapest back towards the European Union and away from Russia. However, he is likely to continue Viktor Orban's hardline policies on immigration. 2026-04-13T14:48:00Z News en 76766682 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-buchenwald-remembering-nazi-atrocities/a-76764802?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Buchenwald was one of the largest concentration camps on German soil. Eighty‑one years ago, it was liberated. The commemoration included moving words — and protests. 2026-04-13T14:02:00Z Germany en 76764802 https://www.dw.com/en/us-iran-war-is-pakistan-a-real-peacemaker/a-76765623?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Islamabad has been praised for mediating the conflict between Iran and the US, but with an ongoing war with Kabul and a crackdown on the opposition at home, it needs to do some serious work to improve its stock. 2026-04-13T13:11:00Z World en 76765623 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-1-in-4-residents-has-immigration-history/a-76764004?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Every fourth person living in Germany has either moved there from abroad or been born to parents who are both immigrants. The new statistics are a modest increase on the 2024 figures. 2026-04-13T12:53:00Z News en 76764004 https://www.dw.com/en/australia-appoints-first-female-army-chief/a-76763950?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Susan Coyle is set to take over as Australia's army chief in July, becoming the first woman to hold that position in the country's history. Coyle joined the army at age 17. 2026-04-13T12:53:00Z News en 76763950 https://www.dw.com/en/burkina-faso-moving-forward-without-democracy/a-76760621?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Burkina Faso's junta leader Ibrahim Traore rejects democracy, while a new alliance in exile pushes for its return — but Traore holds the advantage. 2026-04-13T12:26:00Z World en 76760621 https://www.dw.com/en/france-ex-lafarge-ceo-jailed-for-funding-syrian-jihadists/a-76764335?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The world's largest cement maker paid off terrorist groups in Syria in order to keep manufacturing there, judges in Paris have ruled. 2026-04-13T11:55:00Z News en 76764335 https://www.dw.com/en/pope-leo-i-am-not-afraid-of-trump-administration/a-76763503?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The pontiff stressed that his increasingly strong anti-war statements are not attacks on any one person. 2026-04-13T11:09:00Z News en 76763503 https://www.dw.com/en/peru-general-elections-fujimori-leading-runoff-likely/a-76756162?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Keiko Fujimori looked set to face a conservative rival in a runoff vote. More than 30 candidates had been contention for the presidency. 2026-04-13T09:48:00Z News en 76756162 https://www.dw.com/en/world-s-oldest-gorilla-celebrates-69th-birthday-at-berlin-zoo/a-76760115?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Lady Fatou, known as the "grand dame" of the Berlin Zoo, was certified last year by Guiness as the oldest living gorilla in the world. 2026-04-13T09:03:00Z News en 76760115 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-merz-says-fuel-tax-lowered-to-ease-price-surge/live-76759123?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Berlin is cutting fuel tax and weapons maker Rheinmetall prepares to build missiles in a new venture. A fisherman triggered a massive search effort before being found drunk and asleep in a car. 2026-04-13T07:46:00Z News en 76759123 https://www.dw.com/en/hungary-peter-magyar-s-election-heralds-thaw-in-eu-ties/a-76758641?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Following the ouster of Russia-friendly Viktor Orban after 16 years, Europe is now waiting to see if his designated successor Peter Magyar can make good on his promises to repair ties with Brussels. 2026-04-13T06:01:00Z News en 76758641 https://www.dw.com/en/merck-s-keytruda-a-lifesaving-drug-a-global-divide/a-76743753?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A cross-border investigation by DW and ICIJ reveals how pricing and patents helped turn a life-saving medicine into one of the world's best selling drugs while leaving many patients struggling to access it. 2026-04-13T05:06:00Z Science en 76743753 https://www.dw.com/en/boosting-women-s-role-in-politics-dutch-style/a-76699402?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Some 504 women were elected in recent Dutch local elections, with a "Vote for a Woman" campaign boosting their chances to gather preferential votes. Despite the record figure, women remain underrepresented. 2026-04-12T13:59:00Z World en 76699402 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-betting-on-elections-is-illegal-but-possible/a-76712766?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Online gambling is gaining traction in Germany. Using prediction markets like Polymarket to bet on political events remains illegal, but it is almost impossible to police. 2026-04-12T12:36:00Z Germany en 76712766 https://www.dw.com/en/ireland-clears-refinery-blockade-as-fuel-protests-trigger-nationwide-shortages/a-76751180?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Authorities used force to reopen the country's only refinery, after days of disruption over petrol prices left fuel pumps dry and threatened emergency services operations. 2026-04-12T05:56:00Z News en 76751180 https://www.dw.com/en/hungary-election-orban-concedes-painful-defeat-to-magyar/live-76750838?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Veteran Prime Minister Viktor Orban has acknowledged the landslide victory of Peter Magyar and his Tisza party in Hungary's parliamentary election. Magyar has promised sweeping reforms. 2026-04-12T03:09:00Z News en 76750838 https://www.dw.com/en/how-much-sway-does-trump-have-over-hungarian-voters/a-76739861?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf US President Trump has backed Hungarian PM Orban. It's unclear whether the endorsement will help in Hungary's election — the European hard-right has struggled with Trump's recent anti-Europe policies and threats. 2026-04-11T19:26:00Z World en 76739861 https://www.dw.com/en/ufos-most-are-reported-by-people-out-for-an-evening-smoke/a-76711858?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Hansjürgen Köhler has been a volunteer UFO hunter for more than 50 years. He sees his work as scientific investigation, but sometimes also as caring for others. 2026-04-11T19:19:00Z Science en 76711858 https://www.dw.com/en/russian-memorial-human-rights-ngo-labeled-extremist/a-76748467?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Russia's Supreme Court has labeled the human rights organization Memorial as "extremist." Experts say this represents a new level of repression in Russia. 2026-04-11T14:55:00Z World en 76748467 https://www.dw.com/en/ukrainian-civilians-abducted-tortured-in-russian-prisons/a-76742350?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Russia has been holding thousands of Ukrainian civilians behind bars for years, in breach of international humanitarian law. Families have been fighting for their loved ones to be released, some for more than a decade. 2026-04-11T14:33:00Z World en 76742350 https://www.dw.com/en/is-this-syrian-doctor-one-of-the-80-germany-wants-to-remove/a-76739903?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Chancellor Friedrich Merz has ignited a debate by declaring that 80% of Syrians would be repatriated. Does this mean that Germany also intends to deport those who are integrated and whom the country needs? 2026-04-11T13:46:00Z Germany en 76739903 https://www.dw.com/en/first-gay-rights-movement-berlin-s-wild-1920s-queer-history/a-76712016?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Before the Nazis took power, Berlin was a center of LGBTQ+ rights and queer culture, with research institutes, a flourishing nightlife and one of the earliest gay rights' movements. 2026-04-11T06:34:00Z Culture en 76712016 https://www.dw.com/en/hungary-scandal-fear-and-hope-ahead-of-vote/a-76744298?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Fake news and a growing number of political scandals: Hungary hasn't seen an election this fraught since after 1989's collapse of the communist dictatorship. 2026-04-11T06:00:00Z World en 76744298 https://www.dw.com/en/as-hungary-gears-up-for-a-historic-election-dw-answers-a-few-key-questions/a-76723501?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Hungary's election on April 12 is the most important for the state since 1989, and also of historic significance for the EU. DW takes a more detailed look. 2026-04-10T19:03:00Z World en 76723501 https://www.dw.com/en/german-bundeswehr-says-military-aged-men-can-travel-freely/a-76738187?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A new rule requiring men to get permission to travel abroad recently put Defense Minister Boris Pistorius under pressure. He says he has fixed the situation, but the criticism continues. 2026-04-10T11:57:00Z Germany en 76738187 https://www.dw.com/en/nasa-s-billion-dollar-space-race-goes-into-overdrive/a-76716821?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf NASA's renewed push to get a human mission to the moon and Mars is neither cheap, nor for the faint of heart. But who ends up covering the costs and what does everyone still on Earth get out of all this? 2026-04-10T11:34:00Z Business en 76716821 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-police-suspect-antisemitism-in-israeli-restaurant-attack-in-munich/a-76736160?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Police and restaurant owners believe antisemitism motivated the Munich attack. Nobody was hurt, but three windows were broken, causing damage worth several thousand euros. This comes amid tension over the war in Iran. 2026-04-10T11:09:00Z News en 76736160 https://www.dw.com/en/recycling-s-next-big-thing-or-big-bluff/a-76509313?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf An advanced recycling process claims it can handle hard-to-recycle plastics, like packaging. But critics say it's not worth the effort. 2026-04-10T09:20:00Z Environment en 76509313 https://www.dw.com/en/lufthansa-cabin-crew-begin-strike/a-76729592?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Hundreds of flights have been canceled as cabin crew members walk out. This is Lufthansa's third major strike this year. 2026-04-10T03:22:00Z News en 76729592 https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-russia-s-putin-declares-easter-ceasefire/a-76728827?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Russian President Putin has announced a ceasefire in its war in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter holiday. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said his country will "act accordingly" during the truce. 2026-04-09T20:27:00Z News en 76728827 https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-and-syria-tighten-relations/a-76727981?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Syria was not only a diplomatic gesture but motivated by strategic considerations regarding Russia, once a strong supporter of the Middle Eastern state. 2026-04-09T19:14:00Z World en 76727981 https://www.dw.com/en/hungary-election-voters-want-new-eu-approach-but-tough-ukraine-stance-poll-shows/a-76722416?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A new poll ahead of Hungary's election suggests that most voters want at least minor changes to ties with the EU. But it also found skepticism of financial support for Ukraine, and voters prioritizing domestic issues. 2026-04-09T14:45:00Z News en 76722416 https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-orban-points-to-ukraine-over-pipeline-bomb/a-76690990?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Orban strongly suggests explosives found near a key gas pipeline in Serbia are evidence of Ukrainian sabotage. Serbia's intelligence chief publicly disagrees. 2026-04-09T14:04:00Z World en 76690990 https://www.dw.com/en/has-coachella-festival-sold-out/a-76723989?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf One of the world's biggest open-air music and art festivals has been hit by controversies and declining credibility — yet the world's biggest acts continue to headline. 2026-04-09T13:58:00Z Culture en 76723989 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-fare-evasion-is-a-crime-that-can-send-you-to-prison/a-76711403?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf In Germany, riding without a ticket on public transportation can land you in jail. The justice minister would like to change this, but her conservative coalition partners are skeptical. 2026-04-09T12:42:00Z Germany en 76711403 https://www.dw.com/en/migrant-dinghy-sinks-in-english-channel-off-france-4-people-die/a-76719631?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A boat carrying more than 40 people ran into trouble early in the morning, with two men and two women dying in the waters. Crossings are building up after the winter lull, but the sea temperatures are slower to rise. 2026-04-09T11:23:00Z News en 76719631 https://www.dw.com/en/veteran-german-actor-mario-adorf-dies-aged-95/a-76718629?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Few actors had a career as rich as Mario Adorf. He played legendary Hollywood villains, wrote German TV history and still had film roles at age 90. 2026-04-09T09:15:00Z Culture en 76718629 https://www.dw.com/en/artemis-ii-crew-emotional-as-mission-prepares-for-reentry/a-76717707?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf In less than 48 hours, the Orion spacecraft is due to splash down in the Pacific Ocean. Crew members have said what they saw in space will forever change how they see the world. 2026-04-09T08:38:00Z News en 76717707 https://www.dw.com/en/hungary-election-how-football-has-helped-orban-keep-power/a-76705555?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Viktor Orban is a football fanatic but has long used the sport as a political tool, both in Hungary and abroad. With polls predicting election defeat, he could also lose his chance of hosting the Champions League final. 2026-04-09T06:34:00Z Sports en 76705555 https://www.dw.com/en/trump-criticizes-nato-over-iran-in-meeting-with-rutte/a-76715197?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf President Donald Trump said NATO "wasn't there" after the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran. But NATO head Mark Rutte said "a large majority of European countries" lived up to their side of the deal. 2026-04-09T01:24:00Z News en 76715197 https://www.dw.com/en/norway-s-telenor-faces-lawsuit-for-giving-junta-data-from-its-customers-in-myanmar/a-76710104?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A Swedish non-profit has filed a class action lawsuit against Norway's Telenor, accusing it of endangering customers in Myanmar by sharing their data with the junta. The company said it had no real choice. 2026-04-08T15:48:00Z News en 76710104 https://www.dw.com/en/jd-vance-criticizes-zelenskyy-and-ukraine-in-hungary-on-visit-campaigning-for-viktor-orban/a-76706045?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf US Vice President JD Vance has criticized EU leaders and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Hungary, echoing Prime Minister Viktor Orban's campaign messaging. The Kremlin chimed in from Moscow, too. 2026-04-08T14:14:00Z News en 76706045 https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-how-farmers-adapt-as-fertilizer-crunch-heats-up/a-76705488?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The war in Iran has sparked a global fertilizer shortage and is threatening food security. What are farmers around the world doing to save their crops? 2026-04-08T12:30:00Z Environment en 76705488 https://www.dw.com/en/should-western-influencers-promote-taliban‑run-afghanistan/a-76652902?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf In the race for clicks, likes and followers, some travel content creators are being criticized for promoting Afghanistan while ignoring the harsh reality of Taliban rule. 2026-04-08T08:53:00Z Culture en 76652902 https://www.dw.com/en/60-years-after-the-indonesian-mass-killings-is-the-cold-war-back/a-76504740?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Six decades after helping the Indonesian army crush one of the biggest communist parties in the world, the US is once again meddling in countries it considers a thorn in its flesh. Is history repeating itself? 2026-04-08T08:35:00Z Culture en 76504740 https://www.dw.com/en/will-ai-doom-office-space-to-history/a-76609217?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Artificial intelligence's potential for disruption is being felt across multiple industries. Now commercial real estate is feeling the heat from what analysts say is a "paradigm shift." 2026-04-08T07:14:00Z Business en 76609217 https://www.dw.com/en/hungarians-living-in-ukraine-caught-between-front-lines/a-76664206?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf About 80,000 ethnic Hungarians live in western Ukraine. Many feel torn between Viktor Orban's anti-Ukrainian campaign and the conflict between the two countries. What does the future hold for this minority? 2026-04-08T06:44:00Z World en 76664206 https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-dw-correspondent-alican-uludag-still-in-custody/a-76698562?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Court reporter Alican Uludag has been in pre-trial detention in Istanbul for six weeks, charged with "insulting the president." His lawyers say this is completely disproportionate. 2026-04-08T05:13:00Z World en 76698562 https://www.dw.com/en/virtual-romanian-singer-goes-viral-but-sparks-criticism/a-76697967?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf In Romania, an AI-generated singer inspired by poems about the Roma community has become an overnight success. But critics say her creator is monetizing the woes of a marginalized group without involving its members. 2026-04-07T19:34:00Z World en 76697967 https://www.dw.com/en/us-citizens-beat-rising-energy-bills-with-homegrown-power/a-76566780?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf In times of skyrocketing energy prices, record-breaking heat waves and blackouts, producing electricity at home looks more appealing than ever. 2026-04-07T13:15:00Z Environment en 76566780 https://www.dw.com/en/one-in-five-young-germans-plan-to-leave-the-country/a-76689505?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A recent study shows that as many as one in five Germans between the ages of 14 and 29 are actively thinking about moving to another country — and 40% plan to do so in the long term. 2026-04-07T11:48:00Z Culture en 76689505 https://www.dw.com/en/can-small-nuclear-reactors-solve-europe-s-energy-woes/a-76623404?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Supporters say modular reactors are key to meeting energy goals, but critics say they're a costly distraction. 2026-04-07T06:21:00Z Business en 76623404 https://www.dw.com/en/mediterranean-sharks-are-vanishing-in-a-legal-void/a-76594337?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Along Libya's coast, sharks — including breeding females — are being sold unchecked. With little enforcement and growing financial pressure on fishermen, vulnerable species are spiraling toward extinction. 2026-04-06T07:05:00Z World en 76594337 https://www.dw.com/en/empty-churches-new-temples-germany-s-growing-religious-diversity/a-76645829?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf As Germany's Christian following declines and churches stand empty, new Muslim, Jewish and Hindu places of worship are emerging, reshaping the country's religious landscape. 2026-04-05T04:49:00Z Germany en 76645829 https://www.dw.com/en/german-men-need-military-permit-for-extended-stays-abroad/a-76662677?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The new military service law requires all men under 45 to seek approval from the Bundeswehr to leave the country for longer than three months. It also obliges the military career center to issue it. 2026-04-04T15:09:00Z News en 76662677 https://www.dw.com/en/young-german-men-refusing-military-service/a-76593888?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Military service remains voluntary in Germany. However, with the Bundeswehr needing more soldiers, conscription could soon return. But an increasing number of young men are choosing to opt out. 2026-04-04T13:57:00Z Germany en 76593888 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-baltic-humpback-whale-timmy-still-breathing/live-76650036?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The plight of a whale marooned in shallow Baltic waters has had animal lovers gripped for the past week. Meanwhile, Germany's Easter peace marches continue as the Iran war rages. 2026-04-04T09:17:00Z News en 76650036 https://www.dw.com/en/drill-baby-drill-―-trump-opens-up-nature-to-big-energy/a-76411423?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf America's beloved national parks and public lands face conservation rollbacks and sell-offs as the administration of US President Donald Trump pushes for fossil fuel and timber extraction. 2026-04-04T06:00:00Z World en 76411423 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-easter-peace-marches-planned-in-shadow-of-war/a-76644793?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Germany's peace movement is gearing up for its traditional Easter peace marches, with the war in the Middle East and the possible reintroduction of conscription causing anxiety among Germans. 2026-04-03T06:38:00Z Germany en 76644793 https://www.dw.com/en/german-chancellor-merz-has-never-been-more-unpopular/a-76638860?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The CDU/CSU and SPD made many promises to voters. But according to polls, Germans are deeply disappointed with the governing coalition and have little hope that things will improve. 2026-04-02T17:25:00Z Germany en 76638860 https://www.dw.com/en/semenya-hits-out-at-impact-of-olympic-ban-on-dsd-athletes/a-76641195?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Caster Semenya has had her gender scrutinized in public for years after winning two Olympic golds. She has hit out at what she sees as a policy that disproportionately affects athletes with sexual differences. 2026-04-02T11:34:00Z Sports en 76641195 https://www.dw.com/en/wealth-tax-why-are-countries-afraid-to-tax-the-ultrarich/a-76030278?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Growing income inequality and public displays of billionaire power are increasing calls for new income and wealth taxes aimed at the world's richest individuals. Can wealth ever be taxed fairly? 2026-04-02T06:32:00Z Business en 76030278 https://www.dw.com/en/how-us-liberation-day-tariffs-reshaped-global-trade/a-76303601?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost — and who is footing the bill. 2026-04-02T05:20:00Z Business en 76303601 https://www.dw.com/en/unesco-world-heritage-sites-facing-the-heat/a-76608311?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf From Easter Island to the Great Wall of China, many of the world's most iconic cultural heritage sites are under threat from rising temperatures linked to climate change. 2026-04-02T03:53:00Z Culture en 76608311 https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-2026-iraq-qualify-but-iran-doubts-loom/a-76621483?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Iraq have overcome tough circumstances to reach the World Cup for the first time in 30 years, with the lineup now complete. But Iran's potential withdrawal still hangs over a tournament fraught with political issues. 2026-04-01T13:40:00Z Sports en 76621483 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-conservatives-call-cannabis-legalization-a-nonstarter-as-2-year-report-is-filed/a-76621900?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Conservatives see a two-year report on Germany's partial legalization of cannabis as evidence that it's been a failure. While the findings may be more nuanced, researchers did identify several problems. 2026-04-01T12:54:00Z News en 76621900 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-merz-sees-backlash-over-syrian-refugee-comment/a-76623240?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf According to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, 80% of Syrians living in Germany are to return to their home country within the next three years. The chancellor's remark has drawn fierce criticism. 2026-04-01T11:48:00Z Germany en 76623240 https://www.dw.com/en/fifa-world-cup-2026-trump-s-politics-put-off-german-fans/a-76611029?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Many German fans are torn on whether to travel to the US for this summer's major football tournament. 2026-04-01T08:57:00Z Sports en 76611029 https://www.dw.com/en/tiger-woods-stepping-away-for-treatment-after-dui-arrest/a-76615488?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Tiger Woods has announced a break from golf four days after he crashed his SUV and was arrested for driving under influence. Fans had been awaiting his return at the Masters this month. 2026-04-01T03:45:00Z News en 76615488 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-conservatives-link-immigration-with-crime/a-76610076?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Will German citizens feel safer if more immigrants are deported? Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been giving that impression. But the reality is more complex. 2026-03-31T14:11:00Z Germany en 76610076 https://www.dw.com/en/were-grandma-and-grandpa-nazis/a-76607756?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf What did our forebears do during the Nazi era? A subject long shrouded in silence in German families. Now, the US National Archives has made millions of NSDAP membership cards available online. 2026-03-31T13:00:00Z Culture en 76607756 https://www.dw.com/en/fifa-world-cup-which-german-players-will-make-the-final-cut/a-76602965?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Several players on Germany's national football team have really stood out during the squad's recent test matches ahead of this summer's major soccer tournament. 2026-03-31T08:51:00Z Sports en 76602965 https://www.dw.com/en/after-the-iran-war-how-fast-could-global-trade-recover/a-76526954?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The Iran war could end soon as a ceasefire goes into effect. But the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply chains can bounce back whenever the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. 2026-03-31T06:46:00Z Business en 76526954 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-beat-ghana-to-complete-confidence-boosting-march/a-76599285?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A late winner from Stuttgart's Deniz Undav secured a second friendly win in a week for Germany. With the FIFA World Cup just 10 weeks away, Julian Nagelsmann's team will be starting to believe they can win it all. 2026-03-30T21:35:00Z Sports en 76599285 https://www.dw.com/en/air-canada-ceo-to-retire-after-english-only-condolence-furor/a-76595769?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Air Canada has announced that CEO Michael Rousseau will retire later this year. This follows public criticism of his failure to voice condolences in French as well as English after two pilots were killed in a collision. 2026-03-30T15:06:00Z News en 76595769 https://www.dw.com/en/how-to-fix-germany-s-costly-health-care-system/a-76597471?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A special commission has presented a raft of proposals aimed at curbing Germany's spiraling health care costs. But whether the government can impose them is another matter. 2026-03-30T14:47:00Z Germany en 76597471 https://www.dw.com/en/the-pleasure-of-books-in-the-digital-age/a-76593442?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The digitization of global literature has brought vast libraries to our fingertips. But the quiet power of a physical book offers a rare escape from constant digital noise. 2026-03-30T13:32:00Z Culture en 76593442 https://www.dw.com/en/amnesty-flags-fifa-world-cup-human-rights-risks/a-76568979?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The human rights group has sounded the alarm about risks faced by visitors to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It goes as far as to describe the situation in the United States as a "human rights emergency." 2026-03-30T00:07:00Z Sports en 76568979 https://www.dw.com/en/solar-is-winning-the-energy-race/a-76517556?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The world's cheapest power source is scaling at warp speed, pushing coal, gas and nuclear aside. 2026-03-28T08:28:00Z Environment en 76517556 https://www.dw.com/en/at-40-lady-gaga-isn-t-done-revolutionizing-pop-music/a-76539162?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf As iconic as she is outlandish, Lady Gaga has left quite a mark on the world of music. Here's how she reinvented pop — and reached millions by opening up about her trauma and illness. 2026-03-28T08:15:00Z Culture en 76539162 https://www.dw.com/en/florian-wirtz-inspires-germany-past-switzerland/a-76538094?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Germany beat Switzerland 4-3 in an entertaining World Cup warm-up in Basel. Two goals and two assists from Liverpool's Florian Wirtz secured a confidence-boosting victory for Julian Nagelsmann's team. 2026-03-27T22:36:00Z Sports en 76538094 https://www.dw.com/en/daylight-saving-time-a-history-of-fact-folklore-and-fuss/a-74377840?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf From wartime strategy to Halloween lobbying lore, the legacy of daylight saving time is tangled in culture, commerce and contested claims. 2026-03-27T13:32:00Z Culture en 74377840 https://www.dw.com/en/fighting-in-iran-is-another-1970s‑style-oil-crisis-looming/a-76557017?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Supply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets: The current war in the Middle East brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into stagflation. How bad is the current crisis? 2026-03-27T11:44:00Z Business en 76557017 https://www.dw.com/en/looksmaxxing-the-manosphere-beauty-cult/a-76538730?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The online trend with roots in misogyny encourages socially isolated young men to undertake painful practices to gain beauty and status — and its language is reaching the White House. 2026-03-26T13:42:00Z Culture en 76538730 https://www.dw.com/en/smart-sleepers-could-be-the-glow-up-night-trains-need/a-75937028?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Europe has a bit of an on-off relationship with night trains. A Berlin team's smart cabin concept could lead to greater commitment. 2026-03-26T08:23:00Z Environment en 75937028 https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-2026-cost-trump-and-travel-give-fans-pause/a-76507337?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf As teams battle it out for the final six spots, loyal fans are making plans for World Cup 2026. DW spoke to supporters across the world to hear about five-figure expenditure, visa uncertainty and safety concerns. 2026-03-26T08:01:00Z Sports en 76507337 https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-boosts-strategic-significance-of-south-caucasus/a-76518386?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf With war raging in Iran, the South Caucasus has become one of the few stable corridors between Asia and Europe. Nowhere are the conflict's opportunities and risks more visible than in Azerbaijan. 2026-03-25T17:38:00Z Business en 76518386 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-green-reputation-hits-a-crossroads/a-76529540?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Germany's new climate spend is big on wind power and e‑mobility. Some call it real momentum, others say it’s basically a green band‑aid. 2026-03-25T16:08:00Z Environment en 76529540 https://www.dw.com/en/is-vw-eyeing-iron-dome-parts-production-at-german-plant/a-76520877?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A report in the Financial Times says Volkswagen is considering producing defense components for Israel. A VW spokesperson told DW the company was exploring "viable options." 2026-03-25T14:23:00Z Business en 76520877 https://www.dw.com/en/is-iran-cashing-in-millions-from-strait-of-hormuz-blockade/a-76503935?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf An Iranian lawmaker claims Tehran is quietly charging tankers up to $2 million for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The move threatens to turn the key waterway into a high-stakes toll booth. 2026-03-25T12:20:00Z Business en 76503935 https://www.dw.com/en/from-goethe-to-soraya-german-iranian-stories/a-76518505?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf It's hard to imagine now, but Iran and Germany were once surprisingly close. A master poet, a German "Lawrence of Arabia," and an empress all played a role in this shared history. 2026-03-25T12:17:00Z Culture en 76518505 https://www.dw.com/en/wnba-s-labor-deal-is-a-structural-shift-for-women-s-sports/a-76504970?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf America's top women's basketball league just agreed to a new CBA. It will have a significant impact on women's sport. 2026-03-25T08:19:00Z Sports en 76504970 https://www.dw.com/en/nasa-plans-moon-base-instead-of-orbital-lunar-station/a-76510267?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf New NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says the US space agency will pivot from launching an orbiting lunar station to constructing a base on the moon's surface. It comes amid a renewed moon race with Russia and China. 2026-03-24T16:46:00Z News en 76510267 https://www.dw.com/en/who-wins-what-in-the-eu-s-new-trade-deal-with-australia/a-76509304?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Squeezed by Trump's tariffs and China's industrial muscle, the EU and Australia bury old trade disputes to finalize a long-delayed free trade deal. 2026-03-24T16:08:00Z Business en 76509304 https://www.dw.com/en/american-apocalypse-the-end-feels-personal-and-imminent/a-76508264?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Social psychologists in the US found that a third of people surveyed feel the world will end in their lifetimes. That's not only depressing; it also affects people's sense of agency when faced by war or climate change. 2026-03-24T13:58:00Z Science en 76508264 https://www.dw.com/en/australia-and-eu-strike-free-trade-deal/a-76496671?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The European Union and Australia have agreed on a sweeping new trade deal, compromising to boost exports in the face of global uncertainty over trade. 2026-03-24T01:28:00Z News en 76496671 https://www.dw.com/en/argentina-s-dirty-war-still-on-trial-50-years-later/a-76453903?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Some 30,000 people were "disappeared" under the brutal military dictatorship that ruled Argentina from 1976 to 1983. Victims are still fighting for justice. 2026-03-23T23:22:00Z Culture en 76453903 https://www.dw.com/en/report-hungary-using-more-russian-oil-despite-eu-phase-out/a-76487750?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A new report by the Center for the Study of Democracy, shared exclusively with DW, says that Hungary has increased its dependence on Russian oil since 2021. It has also become highly dependent on Russian gas. 2026-03-23T16:23:00Z NRS-Import en 76487750 https://www.dw.com/en/asian-markets-tumble-but-europe-us-rally-on-trump-optimism/a-76482613?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Markets in Asia nosedived as trading restarted on Monday. Europe's indices were headed in the same direction, until optimistic Iran comments from Donald Trump prompted traders in Europe and the US to start buying again. 2026-03-23T15:48:00Z News en 76482613 https://www.dw.com/en/iran-s-energy-sites-still-on-trump-s-target-list/a-76480741?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf US President Trump has delayed strikes on Iran's power plants for five days, citing "productive" talks with Tehran. DW asks what infrastructure US forces could still bomb to force a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. 2026-03-23T14:54:00Z Business en 76480741 https://www.dw.com/en/how-africa-gets-shortchanged-in-trade-with-europe/a-76154113?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The establishment of free trade between much of both continents for half a century has created growth in many areas. However, the data analysis shows that Africa remains on unequal footing. 2026-03-23T11:08:00Z World en 76154113 https://www.dw.com/en/iranians-and-israelis-united-through-music/a-76436007?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The Berlin-based music ensemble Sistanagila brings together musicians from Iran and Israel who offer a message of hope for a better future. 2026-03-23T10:13:00Z Culture en 76436007 https://www.dw.com/en/alexandra-popp-and-borussia-dortmund-a-sign-of-the-times/a-76392644?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Germany's most famous female footballer has signed for a third-division team. The transfer will have huge impacts across the women's game in Germany. 2026-03-23T09:25:00Z Sports en 76392644 https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-next-for-germany-s-troubled-car-giants/a-76451598?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf German automakers are in a crisis due to stagnant sales, falling profits and constant strategy shifts. Can the industry recover? 2026-03-23T05:27:00Z Business en 76451598 https://www.dw.com/en/earth-s-climate-more-unbalanced-than-ever-wmo-warns/a-76448282?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The world's oceans have broken heat records for nine straight years, glaciers are retreating and extreme weather is killing thousands. The only way to avoid the worst is to urgently ditch fossil fuels. 2026-03-23T04:00:00Z Climate en 76448282 https://www.dw.com/en/amazonia-s-indigenous-peoples-dismantle-western-cliches/a-76436712?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Indigenous peoples and the Amazon rainforest have often been exoticized. A new exhibition challenges these long-held tropes. 2026-03-22T09:58:00Z Culture en 76436712 https://www.dw.com/en/navigation-satellites-guide-the-world-and-its-wars/a-76399668?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf From smartphone maps to precision weapons, satellite navigation underpins modern life and war. Global navigation satellite systems have become indispensable, and that's made them vulnerable to disruption and attack. 2026-03-22T09:21:00Z Science en 76399668 https://www.dw.com/en/at-97-japan-s-art-icon-yayoi-kusama-is-instagram-ready/a-76294206?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Despite her age, Yayoi Kusama's art and its subject matter remain highly relevant. A retrospective of the Japanese artist's work is now on show at Museum Ludwig in Cologne. 2026-03-22T08:26:00Z Culture en 76294206 https://www.dw.com/en/using-every-drop-physics-answers-a-crucial-kitchen-question/a-76465759?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf How long does it take for the last drop of milk or oil to drip out of the bottle? US scientists have probed this everyday conundrum. 2026-03-21T16:48:00Z Science en 76465759 https://www.dw.com/en/an-answer-to-us-drought-conditions-may-be-in-the-toilet/a-76287325?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Americans are willing to fork out extra money each month to drink recycled wastewater. With climate change intensifying drought in several regions, cities are exploring ways to turn sewage into drinking water. 2026-03-21T09:10:00Z Environment en 76287325 https://www.dw.com/en/salman-rushdie-on-why-tyrants-fear-artists/a-76454689?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf As the renowned writer tours Germany to discuss his latest book, "The Eleventh Hour," he explains why he chooses to remain optimistic despite all of the world's reasons to despair. 2026-03-20T14:42:00Z Culture en 76454689 https://www.dw.com/en/bts-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-k-pop-comeback-of-the-year/a-76439504?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf After a four-year hiatus and the end of their military service, BTS are returning as a full group. With a new album, a Netflix livestream and a major world tour on the horizon, the K-pop icons are entering a new chapter. 2026-03-20T09:01:00Z Culture en 76439504 https://www.dw.com/en/nuclear-s-cleanup-cost-threatens-the-expansion-dream/a-76431361?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Countries are racing to build new reactors. But we've barely figured out how to clean up the old ones — and the bill is potentially staggering. 2026-03-19T14:30:00Z Climate en 76431361 https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-why-is-the-south-pars-gas-field-so-important/a-76432233?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf An attack on Iran's key South Pars gas field has rattled global energy markets, raised fears of further escalation and driven oil prices even higher. 2026-03-19T14:30:00Z Business en 76432233 https://www.dw.com/en/bayern-munich-s-karl-and-urbig-in-latest-germany-squad/a-76428844?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Julian Nagelsmann's latest Germany squad includes a host of new names. The 2026 World Cup is less than three months away. 2026-03-19T13:21:00Z Sports en 76428844 https://www.dw.com/en/the-people-remodelling-homes-with-reclaimed-ruins/a-76414673?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Cities are quietly becoming raw‑material hubs as urban miners add rubble to the carbon‑saving construction supply chain. 2026-03-18T15:30:00Z Environment en 76414673 https://www.dw.com/en/value-of-african-football-will-go-down-after-afcon-final-u-turn/a-76407477?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf After Senegal were stripped of their title and Morocco were crowned winners, African football faces some big questions. 2026-03-18T13:37:00Z Sports en 76407477 https://www.dw.com/en/the-internet-was-supposed-to-be-free-what-went-wrong/a-75213121?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Thirty years ago, countercultural thinkers declared the internet an independent space. Today, it's controlled by a handful of corporations. Were we deceived? 2026-03-18T07:24:00Z Culture en 75213121 https://www.dw.com/en/the-german-village-running-on-its-own-juice/a-76395682?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf While war in the Middle East has sent oil prices soaring and households bracing for higher bills, one tiny German village has spent 30 years making itself immune to exactly this kind of shock. 2026-03-17T14:32:00Z Climate en 76395682 https://www.dw.com/en/ancient-graffiti-reveals-scenes-of-everyday-life-in-pompeii/a-76289185?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf A growing number of researchers are turning to Pompeii's graffiti to better understand the lives, humor and concerns of ordinary people nearly 2,000 years ago. Spoiler alert: They liked gladiators. 2026-03-17T13:28:00Z World en 76289185 https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-2026-is-the-us-iran-war-an-ethical-tipping-point/a-76300631?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf The US is the main host of the 2026 World Cup. But it's currently at war with Iran, which has qualified for the tournament. The ethical conflicts of this soccer competition grow more complex each week. 2026-03-17T09:28:00Z Sports en 76300631 https://www.dw.com/en/can-trump-sell-the-maga-crowd-on-soccer-with-the-world-cup/a-76130647?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Donald Trump has mobilized around right-wing coded sports like MMA and wrestling, but his soccer World Cup push is a cultural clash. 2026-03-16T10:10:00Z Sports en 76130647