https://www.dw.com/english/?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Deutsche Welle en 2026 DW Thu, 9 Jul 2026 23:49:52 GMT Thu, 9 Jul 2026 23:49:52 GMT https://rss.dw.com/images/DW-L-RGB_whitebg.png https://www.dw.com/english/?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages 98 64 10 77896524 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 21:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/us-charlie-kirk-murder-suspect-regretted-act-roommate-says/a-77896524?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Prosecutors in the Charlie Kirk murder case released details from an interview with the suspect's roommate, where he allegedly admitted to the murder and that he regretted it. News 77895811 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 18:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/mali-rebels-attack-convoy-of-soldiers-russian-mercenaries/a-77895811?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The convoy was bringing hundreds of personnel in reinforcement in northern Mali, where the Malian army and Russian paramilitaries are fighting jihadist and separatist militants. News 77895581 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 17:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/eu-lawmakers-pave-way-for-digital-euro-negotiations/a-77895581?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The digital euro has been touted as the EU's best chance at breaking its dependence on US payment systems like Visa and Mastercard, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay. News 77894652 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 15:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-denies-involvement-in-nord-stream-blasts/a-77894652?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Ukraine's prosecutor general proposed forming a joint investigative team with Germany. Berlin has indicted a former Ukrainian soldier over the blasts and says he was working on behalf of Ukrainian entities. News 77890456 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 15:08:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/abbas-sets-palestinian-legislative-elections-for-november/a-77890456?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Palestinian Authority has announced it will soon hold its first elections in twenty years. However, questions remain about whether it has the means and legitimacy to do so. News 77889650 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 14:57:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/south-africa-driven-home-by-anti-migrant-protests/a-77889650?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Two women tell DW how anti-migrant protests upended their lives in South Africa, forcing them to return to Zambia and rebuild from scratch. World 77892064 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 14:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/violence-on-trains-in-germany-is-on-the-rise/a-77892064?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The verdict in the trial over the killing of a train conductor highlights growing aggression toward railway employees in Germany. What is causing it — and what can be done about it? Germany 77891618 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/syria-regains-voting-rights-at-world-chemical-weapons-watchdog/a-77891618?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) cited a "change in circumstances" as the reason behind its decision. Syria had joined the watchdog in 2013, only to be stripped of its rights in 2021. News 77886590 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-do-germans-cope-with-having-nazi-grandparents/a-77886590?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Since millions of NSDAP membership cards have been made available online, many Germans have been surprised to discover that their ancestors weren't always as innocent as family stories had led them to believe. Culture 77887082 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 13:57:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/congo-un-laments-uptick-in-fighting-in-south-kivu/a-77887082?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The UN human rights chief has called for an immediate halt to fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. This follows intensified clashses between the army and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia in South Kivu. News 77887918 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 12:39:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/china-dozens-killed-in-shoe-factory-fire/a-77887918?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Hundreds of rescue workers were dispatched to the site in Jinjiang, China, where many had become trapped in a burning factory. President Xi Jinping said "heavy human losses" were expected. News 77882459 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 11:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-trump-calls-second-set-of-us-strikes-retribution/live-77882459?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The US launched fresh strikes on Iran overnight, the second wave of attacks in 24 hours after President Trump declared a ceasefire to be over. Meanwhile, Iran entombed slain leader Khamenei. DW has more. News 77887756 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 11:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/iran-after-khamenei-a-new-order-takes-shape/a-77887756?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, has inherited a political system that his father spent decades building and shaping in his own image. World 77884027 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 11:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-man-jailed-over-killing-of-train-conductor/live-77884027?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A verdict has been delivered in a trial that drew national attention and raised concern about train staff safety. Meanwhile, VW bosses are eyeing huge restructuring, with unions vowing to fight any closures. DW has more. News 77886096 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 10:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/us-midterms-democrat-exits-key-senate-race-after-rape-claim/a-77886096?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Democrat Graham Platner, an oysterman running for the US Senate in Maine, suspended his campaign after he was accused of sexual assault. The announcement throws a closely watched 2026 midterms race into uncertainty. News 77884596 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 09:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/merz-germany-agreed-to-buy-tomahawk-missiles-at-nato-summit/a-77884596?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Chancellor Friedrich Merz has informed the Bundestag parliament of a deal to buy US Tomahawk cruise missiles and station them in Germany. He said this closed a "important strategic ‌gap ​in our defense." News 77886171 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 09:44:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bonnie-tyler-singer-of-total-eclipse-of-the-heart-dies-at-75/a-77886171?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Welsh singer was best known for the 1980s rock opera hit, along with other songs, including "It's a Heartache." Culture 77875399 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 09:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/are-german-companies-leaving-the-country/a-77875399?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Should I stay or should I go? Given Germany's high cost and sluggish growth, some business leaders are mulling relocating, or at least investing abroad. DW has a look at the numbers. Business 77885295 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 09:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-june-heat-wave-linked-to-5-000-excess-deaths/a-77885295?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Several other European Union countries reported thousands of additional deaths as June 2026 officially became the hottest on record for bloc. News 77870807 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 07:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-the-strait-of-hormuz-still-iran-s-trump-card/a-77870807?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Iran's latest attacks show it can easily disrupt shipping, energy markets and draw in Gulf neighbors. DW asks how much leverage Tehran really has over Washington and if its high-risk strategy could backfire. Business 77880569 Wed, 8 Jul 2026 15:56:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/hungary-public-media-reform-begins-with-black-screen-apology/a-77880569?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss People tuning in to public service media in Hungary on Tuesday were greeted by a black screen and an apology. Peter Magyar has begun dismantling one of Viktor Orban's most potent tools of power. World 77876848 Wed, 8 Jul 2026 13:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/egypt-s-wrath-after-world-cup-exit-the-match-was-rigged/a-77876848?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Egypt were left seething by their narrow and dramatic round-of-16 defeat against Argentina. Coach Hossam Hassan accused the referee of favoring the defending World Cup champions. Sports 77877173 Wed, 8 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-reports-shock-rise-in-drug-deaths-among-under-30s/a-77877173?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The number of drug-related deaths remains at a record high in Germany. And the victims are getting younger and younger. Many deaths are related to new and increasingly dangerous substances such as synthetic opioids. Germany 77865608 Wed, 8 Jul 2026 13:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/france-s-far-right-set-to-improve-ties-with-germany/a-77865608?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss France’s right-wing populist Marine Le Pen is running for President. Her chances aren’t bad. Her party, the RN, is already reaching out to Germany. Germany 77871133 Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/assassin-s-creed-why-pop-culture-is-hooked-to-pirates/a-77871133?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Pirates have captured our imagination for centuries. With "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced," gamers can now head off on another pirate adventure. How has our concept of pirates evolved with pop culture? Culture 77560208 Wed, 8 Jul 2026 08:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-australian-tree-reshaping-the-world-s-wildfires/a-77560208?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss As Europe experiences another summer of extreme heat and wildfire warnings, one tree imported from Australia is coming under renewed scrutiny across the world: eucalyptus. Environment 77863307 Wed, 8 Jul 2026 05:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/brain-tumors-new-vaccine-offers-patients-hope-for-more-time/a-77863307?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A new therapy offers people with seemingly incurable brain tumors scope for hope: It could slow the progression of the disease and extend patients' lives. Science 77867330 Tue, 7 Jul 2026 19:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/attacks-on-kyiv-ahead-of-nato-summit-what-is-putin-s-goal/a-77867330?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Kyiv suffered heavy Russian strikes ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara. Experts say Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to send a message. World 77863904 Tue, 7 Jul 2026 16:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/conflict-climate-change-cash-strapped-why-poverty-persists/a-77863904?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss With just under five years left to complete the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, a new report shows what's hampering progress. And what the solutions are. World 77861704 Tue, 7 Jul 2026 13:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/heat-resistant-housing-how-we-need-to-adapt-our-homes/a-77861704?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss In Germany, it is time to rethink and rebuild. Many apartments were not designed for heat waves. Fortunately, there are ways to adapt existing buildings to the changing climate — but air conditioning isn't the best. Science 77863128 Tue, 7 Jul 2026 12:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-suspect-in-monaco-bomb-attack-found-dead-near-kyiv/a-77863128?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Ukrainain prosecutors say the body of the woman suspected of the bombing that targeted businessman Vadym Yermolaiev was found near Kyiv. Police said they had detained two individuals suspected of murdering her. News 77862911 Tue, 7 Jul 2026 11:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/mbappe-hits-back-at-racist-insults-from-paraguay-senator/a-77862911?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A Paraguayan lawmaker has sparked outrage with racist insults directed at footballer Kylian Mbappe. The French FA says it will take legal action, and President Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for the player. Sports 77861879 Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-record-debt-and-a-seismic-policy-shift/a-77861879?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The German government's draft budget for 2027 includes more money for the military and less for everything else, while debt continues to grow rapidly. Germany 77677338 Tue, 7 Jul 2026 09:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/could-football-break-away-from-fifa-and-its-world-cup/a-77677338?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss FIFA’s actions at the World Cup, and closeness to Donald Trump, have put the organization under fire. Federations, fans, coaches and players have gone public with complaints, but is there a way out? Sports 77766154 Tue, 7 Jul 2026 08:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-volkswagen-s-huge-workforce-became-a-costly-burden/a-77766154?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The struggling German carmaker plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs from its 630,000-strong workforce. How did VW's headcount get so bloated, and will the cuts be enough to survive the Chinese EV onslaught? Business 77853162 Tue, 7 Jul 2026 05:44:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-migrants-come-to-germany-for-work-and-then-leave-again/a-77853162?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany has long attracted skilled workers to its labor market. The country has been much less successful at retaining them. So what is Germany doing wrong? Germany 77857391 Mon, 6 Jul 2026 22:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/canada-awards-germany-major-submarine-contract/a-77857391?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Canadian PM Carney said the deal of up to 12 German-built submarines will be the "largest in Canadian history." Germany had pushed hard for the order, which comes as Canada seeks stronger ties with Europe. Germany 77856791 Mon, 6 Jul 2026 19:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/emmanuel-macron-visits-syria-18-months-after-assad-s-fall/a-77856791?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The French president landed in Damascus on Monday evening. He's the first EU leader to visit the country since Bashar Assad's sudden downfall and the rise of former militant turned President Ahmed al-Sharaa. News 77853458 Mon, 6 Jul 2026 16:01:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/austrian-court-convicts-2-former-syrian-officials-of-abuse/a-77853458?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A Vienna court has convicted two former Syrian security officials, including the former intelligence chief in Raqqa, for offenses including torture and sexual assault against opponents of Bashar Assad's regime. News 77848357 Mon, 6 Jul 2026 15:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-2026-trump-fifa-and-the-balogun-controversy/a-77848357?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss One of the few certainties of World Cup football has been rocked after Donald Trump lobbied FIFA to overturn a US red card suspension. The decision has caused outrage but it isn't completely without precedent. Sports 77851007 Mon, 6 Jul 2026 13:36:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/firefighters-battle-wildfires-across-southern-europe/a-77851007?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Wildfires are raging across several parts of southern Europe. They come on the heels of massive heat waves in much of the region. News 77770986 Mon, 6 Jul 2026 08:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/fashion-against-fascism-when-trademarks-deter-neo-nazis/a-77770986?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss In Germany, where Nazi symbols are banned, activists are using trademark law to fight far-right merchandise. Culture 77843539 Mon, 6 Jul 2026 07:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/chinese-tianwen-2-space-probe-reaches-asteroid-for-sampling/a-77843539?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss After a yearlong flight of a billion kilometers, a Chinese space probe is set to take samples from an asteroid. The mission is part of what President Xi Jinping calls the country's "space dream." News 77824462 Mon, 6 Jul 2026 06:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/european-space-telescope-euclid-spots-oldest-quasars-yet/a-77824462?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Think of quasars as time machines. Rare but revealing. They are light from the beginnings of the universe that let astronomers investigate how early galaxies formed. Science 77840272 Sun, 5 Jul 2026 19:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/far-right-afd-reaffirms-ambition-to-govern-germany/a-77840272?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The AfD has strengthened its hardline leadership despite ongoing scrutiny from Germany's domestic intelligence agencies. Co-leader Alice Weidel says the far-right party is ready to govern after strong polling gains. Germany 77839526 Sun, 5 Jul 2026 18:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/wildfires-rage-in-portugal-greece-france-and-spain/a-77839526?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Six countries in southern Europe have been hit by wildfires. One of the blazes, in southwestern France, could affect Monday's third stage of the Tour de France, authorities warn. News 77430370 Sun, 5 Jul 2026 10:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-us-train-travel-lags-behind-asia-and-europe/a-77430370?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss As flights get pricier and gas prices stay high, more US travelers are turning to trains — and hitting a system built for freight, not people. Environment 77833383 Sun, 5 Jul 2026 06:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/albania-pm-rama-protests-a-stage-for-anti-trump-forces/a-77833383?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Protesters in Albania say their government is selling the country its nature out to foreign investors and luxury developers. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama tells DW why he thinks people are so upset. World 77806830 Sun, 5 Jul 2026 06:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/jehovah-s-witnesses-fight-german-state-for-holocaust-archive/a-77806830?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Jehovah's Witnesses have secured a partial victory in a dispute over a unique archive documenting the community's persecution by the Nazi regime. It comes after a new memorial to the victims was unveiled in Berlin. Germany 77830574 Sat, 4 Jul 2026 17:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-strikes-oil-terminals-near-st-petersburg-in-russia/a-77830574?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The long-range strikes are the latest salvo in Ukraine’s expanding campaign to inflict economic damage on Russia and hinder its war machine. News 77786384 Sat, 4 Jul 2026 11:08:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/welcoming-the-taliban-germany-s-new-afghanistan-policy/a-77786384?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss To facilitate the deportation of criminals to Afghanistan, the German government is allowing Taliban diplomats into the country. Germany 77826002 Sat, 4 Jul 2026 04:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/kielce-pogrom-in-poland-80th-anniversary-of-1946-massacre/a-77826002?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Just over a year after World War II ended, a mob in the Polish city of Kielce killed around 40 Jews, some of them Holocaust survivors. A lie about ritual child murder escalated the violence. World 77823553 Fri, 3 Jul 2026 18:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/maltese-tycoon-faces-trial-over-caruana-galizia-murder/a-77823553?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Maltese businessman accused of masterminding journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia’s 2017 murder is in court — seven years after his arrest. Five other men have already been found guilty for their roles in the murder. World 77824448 Fri, 3 Jul 2026 14:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/free-electricity-in-australia-and-the-week-s-other-eco-wins/a-77824448?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germans save an ancient woodland from coal mining, Australia gives away surplus solar power, and how one city became the world's best place for cyclists? Environment 77805100 Fri, 3 Jul 2026 14:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/jürgen-klopp-and-germany-a-partnership-long-in-the-making/a-77805100?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss In one of the worst-kept secret in football, the former Dortmund and Liverpool coach looks to be on the verge of becoming Germany's new boss. Sports 77806872 Fri, 3 Jul 2026 13:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/far-right-afd-threatens-eastern-germany-s-energy-transition/a-77806872?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany's far-right AfD wants to revive coal and nuclear power and curb non-EU immigration. Businesses in eastern Germany warn that its policies could harm the economy. Business 77815488 Fri, 3 Jul 2026 12:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/sick-leave-germany-rising-but-not-the-worst-in-europe/a-77815488?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Sick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries? Business 77797146 Fri, 3 Jul 2026 09:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-downfall-julian-nagelsmann-out-as-germany-coach/a-77797146?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The German Football Associationand national team coach Nagelsmann have parted ways after Germany's poor display at the 2026 World Cup. Sports 77798828 Fri, 3 Jul 2026 05:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/as-heat-waves-loom-scientists-wonder-how-humans-will-adapt/a-77798828?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Temperatures are set to soar in the US around the July 4 holiday, a week after Europe struck new records. With experts predicting more intense and more frequent heat waves in the future, can our bodies adapt? Science 77804928 Fri, 3 Jul 2026 04:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ai-drones-made-in-germany-see-duty-on-ukraine-s-front-line/a-77804928?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The German defense company Helsing is supplying combat drones to Ukraine and will soon provide them to the German army. How effective are they on the front line? DW joined a Ukrainian combat mission to find out. World 77805373 Thu, 2 Jul 2026 16:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/german-coalition-agrees-on-changes-to-pensions-tax-rates/a-77805373?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss After its first year in office, Germany's coalition government plans to push through sweeping changes with the stated goal of reviving a sluggish economy. The plans met with a mixed reaction. News 77801506 Thu, 2 Jul 2026 15:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/german-public-university-creates-islamic-theology-faculty/a-77801506?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The University of Münster is the first public university in Europe to establish an Islamic theology faculty, a move that is is attracting international attention. Germany 77804944 Thu, 2 Jul 2026 14:44:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-mexico-the-2026-world-cup-s-best-host-country/a-77804944?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Mexico has fully embraced its role as a World Cup host. Visitors are raving about the atmosphere and say they wish that there were more knockout-stage matches in Mexico as opposed to in the United States. Sports 77801569 Thu, 2 Jul 2026 13:49:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/turkish-comedian-deniz-goktas-detained-at-istanbul-airport/a-77801569?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Turkish stand-up comedian Deniz Goktas was detained on his return to Turkey, days after a video he posted online gained traction. The clip included references to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and religion. News 77798543 Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/vatican-excommunicates-rebel-sspx-bishops-followers/a-77798543?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Vatican's watchdog authority has imposed severe disciplinary measures on an ultratraditionalist Catholic group. The move comes after the group, the Society of Saint Pius X, consecrated bishops without papal consent. News 77796700 Thu, 2 Jul 2026 09:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-racist-german-fan-petition-story-false/a-77796700?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss It has been claimed that following Germany's World Cup exit, some fans launched a petition seeking to ban "African" and "Muslim" players from the national team — and that DW reported the story. This is not true. Sports 77795154 Thu, 2 Jul 2026 05:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/hospital-fire-in-northern-germany-kills-two/a-77795154?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A fire at a hospital in the northern German town of Ludwigslust has killed two people. Many patients and staff were evacuated from the facility. News 77793686 Wed, 1 Jul 2026 22:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/us-declines-to-renew-usmca-trade-pact-with-mexico-canada/a-77793686?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Lengthy negotiations are expected as the Trump administration seeks changes to a trade deal with Mexico and Canada that has streamlined supply chains across North America. News 77792178 Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/explosion-in-monaco-who-is-vadym-yermolaiev/a-77792178?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolaiev was reportedly injured in a suspected assassination attempt in Monaco. Kyiv had previously imposed sanctions on him. What is known about the case? World 77790831 Wed, 1 Jul 2026 16:01:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/chancellor-s-message-to-germany-s-world-cup-exit-backfires/a-77790831?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss "You've inspired us," read a post by Chancellor Merz on X right after Germany's lackluster performance and early elimination from the FIFA World Cup. It is seen as a communication blunder that has repercussions. Germany 77783803 Wed, 1 Jul 2026 14:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/russia-s-fuel-crisis-is-putin-under-pressure/a-77783803?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Ukraine's extended campaign against Russian energy infrastructure is disrupting fuel supplies and military logistics. With shortages mounting in occupied Crimea, is the pressure pushing Putin toward negotiations? World 77135968 Wed, 1 Jul 2026 14:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bundesliga-kathleen-krüger-takes-over-as-hamburg-s-head-of-sport/a-77135968?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Hamburg have presented Kathleen Krüger as the club's new board member responsible for sport. She is the first woman to fill such a role at a Bundesliga club on a permanent basis. Sports 77783435 Wed, 1 Jul 2026 11:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/hydration-breaks-the-most-controversial-issue-at-the-world-cup/a-77783435?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup have sparked debate in the stands, on the pitch, and far beyond. Sports 77784724 Wed, 1 Jul 2026 11:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/german-prosecutors-arrest-rwanda-genocide-suspect/a-77784724?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A German-Rwandan national has been arrested on suspicion of complicity in murders during Rwanda's 1994 genocide. He is thought to have been personally involved in the killing of one victim. News 77777671 Wed, 1 Jul 2026 10:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ahead-of-nato-summit-turkey-arrests-more-than-200-activists/a-77777671?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Protesters are clearly unwelcome ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. Amid a strict public gatherings ban, 225 human rights and environmental activists as well as journalists have already been arrested. World 77686564 Wed, 1 Jul 2026 09:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/digital-euro-the-plan-to-trump-proof-the-eu-s-economies/a-77686564?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The EU’s central bank is preparing a digital euro to cut dependence on Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay. Success hinges on giving consumers an easy-to-use payment system without prompting a flight from bank savings. Business 77627986 Wed, 1 Jul 2026 07:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-saves-forest-from-mining-us-opens-land-to-drilling/a-77627986?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germans have won a fight to keep a coal mine out of an ancient forest. In the US, the Trump administration is opening protected lands for drilling and development. Environment 77778850 Wed, 1 Jul 2026 06:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/eu-slaps-€3-duty-on-low-value-imported-packages/a-77778850?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The EU has moved to curb what it sees as unfair competition from mostly Chinese online retailers by imposing its levy. It follows a similar move from the US. News 77772842 Wed, 1 Jul 2026 04:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/global-firms-and-german-startups-compete-in-realizing-nuclear-fusion/a-77772842?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Companies around the world are competing to see who can build the first commercially viable nuclear fusion reactor. German startups are also in the race, supported by major corporations and private investors. Germany 77776202 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-heat-wave-is-over-political-fallout-has-just-begun/a-77776202?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss After a major heat wave, critics say leaders need to do more for climate change adaption. Policymakers disagree on who's responsible to prepare Germany for extreme temperatures ― the federal government or municipalities. Germany 77726524 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/angela-merkel-unveils-official-portrait-in-berlin/a-77726524?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss On Tuesday former German Chancellor Merkel presented the painting for the official portrait gallery of the country's heads of government. She had previously inspired many artists. Germany 77772788 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/will-alleged-crime-ties-damage-serbia-s-ruling-party/a-77772788?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Pressure on President Aleksandar Vucic is growing as years of investigations into alleged links between the state and organized crime coincide with a gang war. Experts say the issue is eroding support within his base. World 77755949 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/portugal-s-golden-visa-delays-spark-legal-fight/a-77755949?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss After waiting years for their "golden visas," investors are taking Portugal to court. Tougher citizenship rules have added fuel to the growing dispute. Business 77764683 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-out-of-2026-world-cup-what-went-wrong/a-77764683?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany are out of the World Cup earlier than expected for the third straight time. How did this happen? Sports 77760529 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:22:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-out-of-world-cup-after-loss-on-penalties-to-paraguay/a-77760529?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany lost in dramatic fashion against Paraguay in Boston to exit the 2026 World Cup at the first knockout stage. Sports 77748142 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:57:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-temperatures-plunge-after-historic-heat-wave/live-77748142?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A record-breaking heat wave has moved on, with temperatures sinking rapidly amid many storms. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is heading to Washington for talks with his US counterpart, with NATO issues in focus. News 77725021 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/art-biennial-manifesta-revives-germany-s-postwar-churches/a-77725021?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Following the destruction of World War II, around 1,000 new churches were built in Germany's Ruhr region. Today, many stand empty, but the contemporary art show Manifesta is giving them a new lease on life. Culture 77722470 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/will-germany-impose-an-age-limit-for-social-media/a-77722470?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A quarter of German youth spend too much time on social media, with 350,000 considered to have an addiction problem. Education Minister Karin Prien is advocating for a legal minimum age of 13. Germany 19360098 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/comedy-legend-mel-brooks-turns-100/a-19360098?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A parody of Adolf Hitler in the landmark 1968 movie "The Producers" was just the beginning for US actor Mel Brooks. The 100-year-old comedian is still on a roll today. Culture 77727778 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/creative-climate-messaging-and-other-eco-wins-of-the-week/a-77727778?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss An artist in Mali and climate scientists in the US are finding new ways to inform the public about the climate crisis. Environment 77727803 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-morocco-s-ismael-saibari-signs-for-bayern-munich/a-77727803?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Three nationalities, five languages and soon to be resident in a fourth country: Ismael Saibari, the star of Morocco's World Cup so far, has signed for Bayern Munich. But he has business to finish with the Atlas Lions. Sports 77721148 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-pride-match-sparks-objections-in-egypt-and-iran/a-77721148?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Friday night's game in Seattle was designated as a "Pride Match" well ahead of the World Cup draw. The fixture list then threw up Egypt vs. Iran, two countries in which homosexuality is criminalized. Sports 77721185 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/wagner-festival-reinstates-holocaust-memorial-event-after-cancellation/a-77721185?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Bayreuth Festival had canceled a planned memorial lecture featuring Jewish author and broadcaster Michel Friedman, drawing sharp criticism. Culture 77717842 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bayer-why-so-many-roundup-weedkiller-lawsuits/a-77717842?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Bayer was sued for failing to add cancer warnings to its controversial pesticide Roundup when US regulators opposed adding one. DW asks if the latest Supreme Court win will shield the chemical giant from paying billions. Business 77713479 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/here-s-what-southern-europeans-know-about-surviving-heat-waves/a-77713479?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss People in countries like Greece, Italy and Spain have long lived with high temperatures. Here's what more northerly countries can learn from them about managing heat waves as they become more common. Environment 77713556 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:58:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-disappoints-in-loss-to-ecuador-at-2026-world-cup/a-77713556?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany had already qualified for the knockouts of the 2026 World Cup, but their performance was still disappointing in a 2-1 defeat. Sports 77702306 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/human-rights-expert-philippe-sands-wins-german-peace-prize/a-77702306?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss From advocating for the law of ecocide to representing Palestinian rights, the descendant of Holocaust survivors tirelessly fights against genocide and crimes against humanity. Culture 72375835 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-countries-live-with-earthquakes-and-build-resilience/a-72375835?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Earthquakes are a fact of nature, but living with earthquakes doesn't have to mean living in fear. DW takes a closer look at some countries showing how preparation, innovation and determination can save lives. Science 77685580 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:36:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-germans-don-t-have-air-conditioning/a-77685580?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Unlike the US or parts of Asia, many homes in Germany and northern Europe aren't equipped to deal with extreme heat. But as the world gets hotter, trends are changing. Environment 77680047 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:39:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/heat-wave-why-you-should-skip-that-cold-beer-or-cocktail/a-77680047?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Summer, the FIFA World Cup and a cold beer. Sounds like a dream? Be careful, though; the combination of heat and alcohol can quickly take a very bad turn. Science 77693716 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/european-heat-wave-is-not-normal-summer-weather/a-77693716?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Human-induced climate change has intensified temperatures, making this year's record heat wave up to 4 degrees Celsius hotter. Environment 77621800 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/trump-offers-iran-an-economic-lifeline-with-strings/a-77621800?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Iran has seen a speedy rebound in oil exports after the US-Iran deal granted immediate waivers on US sanctions. Relief on frozen assets and a $300 billion reconstruction fund now hinge on Tehran meeting key conditions. Business 77685573 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:44:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-why-mexico-may-be-la-s-favorite-team/a-77685573?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Mexican-American football fans in the USA often split allegiances between their two cultures. For many in Los Angeles, the Mexico national team trumps the nation they call home. Sports 77609802 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-austrian-author-ingeborg-bachmann-remains-a-literary-icon/a-77609802?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A new documentary featuring Sandra Hüller celebrates the Austrian poet and author who was a literary star of her era. She would have turned 100 this year. Culture 77679539 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/curacao-s-trailblazing-doctor-at-the-world-cup/a-77679539?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Suzanne Huurman is the only female chief doctor at the 2026 World Cup. Her work is inspiring change in men's football. Sports 77678690 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:09:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/experts-axed-by-trump-keep-climate-information-flowing/a-77678690?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Fired US federal workers have revived a defunct climate website — pushing back as the Trump administration escalates cuts to publicly funded science and research. Environment 77674794 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/schweinsteiger-s-ivory-coast-comments-spark-racism-debate/a-77674794?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Bastian Schweinsteiger's TV analysis of Germany's World Cup opponents Ivory Coast appeared to draw on racist stereotypes. For some observers, the comments are evidence that racist tropes are still common in football. Sports 77650976 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/europe-is-spending-billions-to-rearm-so-why-the-delays/a-77650976?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss European countries have been trying to scale up their military capabilities, but their current defense production and procurement model is not fit for purpose, say experts. Business 77592247 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/more-than-a-unibrow-the-enduring-appeal-of-frida-kahlo/a-77592247?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss She shunned feminine beauty ideals, was bisexual and a political radical, all while being brutally honest in her art. A major Frida Kahlo exhibition opens at London's Tate Modern. Culture 77663920 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-amiri-another-wildcard-for-nagelsmann-s-germany/a-77663920?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Mainz midfielder with Afghan roots has become a key member of Germany's 2026 World Cup squad. Coach Julian Nagelsmann said Amiri can provide the team with a spark when it's most needed. Sports 77659085 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-ai-fakes-around-the-world-cup-spread-political-narratives/a-77659085?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Keir Starmer in a Croatia jersey. An Iranian protest against a US strike. Calls to arrest Brazil's President Lula. Adolf Hitler in the German fan section — all supposedly seen at the World Cup. But none of it is real. World 77659551 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/75-years-of-germany-s-goethe-institut/a-77659551?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss For 75 years, the Goethe-Institut has stood for cultural exchange, education and partnerships around the globe — even under challenging political conditions. Culture 77658667 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-man-who-knew-but-didn-t-say-alan-greenspan-1926-2026/a-77658667?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Alan Greenspan’s reputation as head of the US Federal Reserve was legendary — not least because of his reputation for convoluted statements. However, the 2008/9 financial crisis took a toll on his standing. Business 77627720 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-tiktok-style-videos-keep-human-brains-hooked-on-content/a-77627720?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss TikTok, Instagram and YouTube clips are designed to overwhelm the brain's pleasure circuitry and keep people watching. Researchers say short-form videos may only be the start when it comes to harvesting human attention. Science 77639233 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/france-bans-alcohol-during-fete-de-la-musique-amid-heat-wave/a-77639233?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss France is taking additional measures as millions of people gear up for Fete de la Musique under punishing temperatures. News 77630680 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:09:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/eu-ban-on-bpa-chemical-in-food-packaging-takes-effect/a-77630680?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss From July 2026 onwards, BPA will no longer be permitted in EU food packaging. The industrial chemical is known to interfere with the human hormonal system. Science 77469489 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:23:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-to-expect-from-the-strongest-el-nino-in-over-a-century/a-77469489?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Warnings of a mighty El Nino weather pattern this year could bring drought, flooding and extreme heat. Can we prepare for the worst of it? Environment 77504229 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:22:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-cities-are-adapting-to-a-warming-world/a-77504229?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss As heat waves grow more frequent and fierce, cities worldwide are racing to cool streets and reshape urban life. Environment 77629735 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-europe-build-its-own-ai-heavyweights-to-rival-the-us/a-77629735?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss With AI dominated by US firms, Europe is pushing for more independence. New partnerships, investments and startups aim to boost the continent's digital sovereignty, but challenges around funding and regulation remain. Business 77627984 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/women-tackling-coal-dust-and-other-eco-wins-this-week/a-77627984?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Indian women fight back against toxic coal dust, the US hits a solar milestone, and there's good news for soil in Kenya and cars worldwide. Environment 77580647 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/new-exhibitions-for-anish-kapoor-art-on-the-edge/a-77580647?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss His art challenges our perception: Forms vanish and perspectives shift. Anish Kapoor leads the viewer to the edge of the abyss — and sometimes, even beyond. Two new exhibitions revisit his work. Culture 77577694 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/us-curbs-anthropic-ai-access-raising-global-concerns/a-77577694?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Trump administration has restricted foreign access to Anthropic's latest AI models over security fears, forcing a global shutdown. Could the row hurt the Claude-maker's IPO plans and set a far-reaching precedent? Business 77592590 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-a-feel-good-german-song-is-taking-over-social-media/a-77592590?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Being encouraging and building confidence is what the German song "Gut genug" ("Good Enough") is all about. A meme is now bringing the track and its message to millions of people around the world. Culture 77590273 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/berlin-summit-brings-out-private-equity-protesters/a-77590273?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Activists gathered to protest the SuperReturn private equity summit in Berlin, saying the industry drives inequality, job cuts and rising costs as investors representing trillions of Euros gather to seek high returns. Business 77579053 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/crispr-gene-editing-for-crops-precision-tool-or-new-risk/a-77579053?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The EU has eased restrictions on crops developed using novel genetic techniques. While supporters say the technology could help farmers adapt to climate change, critics argue its effects remain poorly understood. Science 77577798 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ebola-and-the-us-patient-spotlight-global-health-injustice/a-77577798?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The story of the US doctor who survived Ebola with experimental treatment in Germany highlights wider inequities in global health. It also reveals how sharply medical standards can differ between African countries. Science 77571933 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/leipzig-bach-festival-encouraging-dialog/a-77571933?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Talking, debating and listening are skills we can all learn, particularly in the light of current global conflicts. The Leipzig Bachfest shows how Johann Sebastian Bach's music can serve as a model here. Culture 77217250 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/artist-jr-s-wrapped-bridge-opens-in-paris-in-nod-to-christo/a-77217250?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss After a weather-delayed start, the French street artist's cavernous optical illusion takes over one of the most iconic bridges in Paris. It's a tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude's famous "Pont Neuf Wrapped." Culture 77553214 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/strait-of-hormuz-reopening-won-t-end-shipping-risks/a-77553214?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A proposed US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is raising hopes for global shipping and oil markets. But naval mines, high insurance costs and geopolitical risks mean disruption could persist for months. Business 77554342 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/us-iran-deal-when-will-oil-prices-fall/a-77554342?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A potential US-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz could ease the global energy crunch, but oil prices and supplies may take months to stabilize as shipping restarts and infrastructure recovers. Business 76847658 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/mines-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-how-dangerous-are-they/a-76847658?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss There are still mines in the Straight of Hormuz, delaying the opening for commercial shipping. How dangerous are naval mines, and what can be done to clear them? Science 77492750 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/swiss-to-vote-on-whether-to-cap-population-at-10-million/a-77492750?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss On June 14, Swiss voters will be able to decide on a far-right initiative to curb future immigration. What will it mean for the economy — and the country's European neighbors — if they approve the proposal? World 77529579 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/elon-musk-becomes-world-s-first-trillionaire-after-spacex-ipo/a-77529579?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss SpaceX floated on the Nasdaq stock exchange on Friday, with shares trading 25% above the opening price at one point. The IPO has made Musk the world's first trillionaire, at least on paper. News 77521907 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/british-artist-david-hockney-dies-at-88/a-77521907?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Considered a superstar of pop art, the UK painter was one of the world's most influential artists during his lifetime. Culture 77118050 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/lab-grown-tyrannosaurus-leather-bag-fails-to-sell-at-auction/a-77118050?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The handbag promoted as the "world's first T. rex leather product" didn't find a buyer at auction. Is it more chicken than dinosaur? Culture 77509351 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:23:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/preaching-and-teaching-in-a-warming-world/a-77509351?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss US pastors, a Ugandan musician and salmon-friendly tech delivered good environmental news this week. Environment 77499450 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-there-anything-glp-1-agonist-drugs-cannot-do/a-77499450?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Every other month, researchers find new uses for GLP-1 agonist drugs, like Mounjaro and Ozempic — now even as a treatment for substance abuse. It's classic drug repurposing, a technique that saved lives during COVID. Science 77491986 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/musk-s-spacex-ipo-holds-both-promise-and-peril/a-77491986?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket and AI company, presents potential for investors. But its futuristic, unproven plans also carry significant financial risks. Business 77493241 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/sex-doll-art-sparks-debate-at-german-president-s-residence/a-77493241?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Beyond a headline-grabbing bronze, contemporary artworks draw attention to political power at an exhibition held at Bellevue Palace before the state building closes for renovation. Culture 77478176 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/disclosure-day-for-spielberg-aliens-are-not-just-fiction/a-77478176?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss As Steven Spielberg releases a new film on extraterrestrials, here's a brief history of modern alien conspiracies and why scientists are now taking UFO reports seriously. Culture 77173938 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-climate-conversation-many-us-pastors-avoid/a-77173938?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss As the Trump administration undoes scores of environmental protections, some Christian leaders are inviting their congregations to do as the Bible asks and be good stewards of the land. But many others stay silent. Climate