Deutsche Welle: DW.com - Top Stories https://www.dw.com/english/?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf hourly 4 2002-05-01T00:00:00Z 2026-05-30T07:40:52Z https://rss.dw.com/images/DW-L-RGB_whitebg.png https://www.dw.com/english/?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-us-says-ready-to-resume-war-if-no-deal-reached/live-77353339?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf The United States says it is "more than capable" of resuming a war with Iran after President Donald Trump said a touted peace deal must include his red lines. Iran has denied there is a final agreement. DW has more. 2026-05-30T06:35:00Z News en 77353339 https://www.dw.com/en/international-aid-cuts-complicate-congo-s-ebola-epidemic/a-77320865?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf The scaling back of development aid has contributed to the inability to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. German organizations are calling for a major spending boost to help stop the spread. 2026-05-30T05:29:00Z Science en 77320865 https://www.dw.com/en/three-latvian-mountaineers-die-on-north-america-s-tallest-peak/a-77353020?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf Three climbers fell to their deaths near a perilous pass on Mount McKinley in the US's Denali National Park and Preserve. One mountaineer was rescued. 2026-05-30T02:50:00Z News en 77353020 https://www.dw.com/en/shangri-la-dialogue-hegseth-says-no-state-including-china-must-dominate-asia/a-77353001?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf US Defense Secretary of Pete Hegseth expressed alarm about China's military buildup in Asia. He also said the United States expects its allies and partners in Asia to increase defense spending to 3.5% of their GDP. 2026-05-30T02:36:00Z News en 77353001 https://www.dw.com/en/top-us-and-cuban-generals-meet-at-guantanamo-bay/a-77352669?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf Amid the deterioration of relations between the United States and Cuba, a top US general held a rare meeting with senior Cuban military officials at Guantanamo Bay. 2026-05-30T00:28:00Z News en 77352669 https://www.dw.com/en/us-judge-rules-trump-name-must-be-removed-from-kennedy-center/a-77352605?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf Trump criticized the ruling, saying the judge "should be ashamed of himself," but will hand the venue over to Congress. 2026-05-29T22:55:00Z News en 77352605 https://www.dw.com/en/ghana-approves-law-criminalizing-lgbtq-activities-advocacy/a-77352654?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf Ghana's Parliament passed one of the most repressive anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Africa. The law imposes prison terms on individuals who "promote" LGBTQ+ activities. 2026-05-29T22:41:00Z News en 77352654 https://www.dw.com/en/laos-first-villager-rescued-from-flooded-cave/a-77352441?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf Seven villagers entered the cave last week and became trapped inside by flash flooding that blocked their way out. Five of them were found two days ago alive and in good health. 2026-05-29T20:31:00Z News en 77352441 https://www.dw.com/en/romania-s-political-crisis-deepens/a-77351943?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf After Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government fell in early May, Romania's moderate parties have struggled to chart a new course — opening the door for the far right to gain ground. 2026-05-29T18:54:00Z World en 77351943 https://www.dw.com/en/romania-russian-drone-strikes-galati-apartment-building/a-77338487?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf Romania accused Russia of a "grave and irresponsible escalation" after a Russian drone entered its airspace. German Chancellor Merz said "we need a strong NATO presence on the eastern flank" after the incident. 2026-05-29T17:27:00Z News en 77338487 https://www.dw.com/en/us-judge-halts-trump-s-anti-weaponization-fund/a-77351158?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf The billion-dollar "anti-weaponization" fund was meant to compensate people who Trump sees as victims of so-called "lawfare" by Joe Biden's administration. 2026-05-29T16:57:00Z News en 77351158 https://www.dw.com/en/eu-unblocks-€16-billion-in-hungary-assistance-as-magyar-promises-reforms/a-77349350?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf Reforms under new Prime Minister Peter Magyar will enable the EU to free up billions in frozen assistance for Budapest. The EU's Ursula von der Leyen announced the news as Magyar visited Brussels. 2026-05-29T16:20:00Z News en 77349350 https://www.dw.com/en/netherlands-allows-kanye-west-to-perform-despite-protests/a-77350753?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf US rapper Kanye West will be allowed to perform in the Netherlands despite Dutch lawmakers and Jewish activists seeking to ban him from the EU country over multiple antisemitic scandals. 2026-05-29T15:46:00Z News en 77350753 https://www.dw.com/en/ethiopia-election-2026-tigray-excluded-and-on-edge/a-77346844?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf As Ethiopia is heading to the polls, the Tigray region won't be participating in the vote for the second time, with tensions simmering on. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his Prosperity Party meanwhile are expected to win. 2026-05-29T15:31:00Z World en 77346844 https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-us-to-lift-naval-blockade-of-ports-trump-says/live-77338255?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf US President Donald Trump left a meeting with top advisers without announcing a "final determination" on a deal with Iran. 2026-05-29T15:19:00Z News en 77338255 https://www.dw.com/en/what-makes-a-vanity-project-a-history-of-building-for-power/a-77262996?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf As Donald Trump proposes costly redesigns for Washington, DC, the question arises: When do grand projects serve the public — and when do they serve the leader? 2026-05-29T14:50:00Z Culture en 77262996 https://www.dw.com/en/fuel-hikes-is-ride-hailing-becoming-a-luxury-in-lagos/a-77299355?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf Rising fares and fuel costs are reshaping how ride‑hailing is used in Lagos. While some commuters rely on it more than ever, others are cutting back, switching apps or turning to cheaper transport. 2026-05-29T14:49:00Z World en 77299355 https://www.dw.com/en/kai-havertz-arsenal-and-germany-s-man-for-the-big-moment/a-77308660?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf Germany forward Kai Havertz is set to play in his second Champions League final. The Arsenal man is a match winner. 2026-05-29T14:44:00Z Sports en 77308660 https://www.dw.com/en/south-korea-pushes-nuclear-powered-submarine-plan/a-77348692?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf Seoul's plans for nuclear-powered vessels come as regional rivals ramp up undersea capabilities, raising concerns over a widening military buildup. 2026-05-29T13:34:00Z World en 77348692 https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-oman-stuck-between-trump-and-tehran/a-77345795?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf Oman is one of the most important mediators between Washington and Tehran. So why did Donald Trump threaten the sultanate with a military strike? 2026-05-29T12:11:00Z World en 77345795 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-deepens-taiwan-ties-amid-china-tensions/a-77344690?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf A German delegation, known as the Berlin-Taipei Parliamentary Friendship Group, recently visited Taiwan, drawing criticism from Beijing. Two lawmakers told DW the visit was important for expanding economic partnerships. 2026-05-29T12:01:00Z World en 77344690