https://www.dw.com/english/?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Deutsche Welle en 2026 DW Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:26:06 GMT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:26:06 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 79455295 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/sweden-faces-political-deadlock-after-election-winning-center-left-bloc-fails-to-form-government/a-79455295?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Swedish Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson has abandoned efforts to form a four-party government. Deep divisions within the election-winning bloc have left Sweden in political deadlock. News 79454038 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/india-lpu-suspends-classes-after-violent-protests-over-alleged-campus-rape/live-79454038?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A university in Punjab has suspended classes after protests over a rumored sexual assault took a violent turn. Separately, the Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of recent rape cases in Delhi. DW has more. News 79454054 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/venezuelans-demand-opposition-leader-machado-s-return/a-79454054?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Hundreds of people held rallies in Venezuela demanding the safe return of Maria Corina Machado, and fair elections. News 79453904 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-berlin-s-left-files-complaint-against-dobrindt/live-79453904?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Interior Minister Dobrindt could be in legal trouble after he seemed to accuse the Left's Elif Eralp of antisemitism. Domestic intelligence has warned on research cooperation with China. DW has more. News 79346151 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-would-francis-of-assisi-make-of-his-fame-today/a-79346151?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Catholic saint renounced wealth and fame to become a mendicant friar. Yet over history, his teachings and life have inspired popes, Dante, and even Mussolini. Culture 79451515 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-south-korea-relations-sour-over-north-korean-pows/a-79451515?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss South Korea has accused Ukraine of breaching a confidentiality agreement over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war — and of denying the deal's existence. Seoul has demanded an apology. News 79451271 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/israel-strips-dutch-diplomats-of-status-in-west-bank/a-79451271?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The move by the Israeli Foreign Ministry is a response to Dutch sanctions targeting goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The Dutch Foreign Ministry is yet to comment. News 79450358 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/serbian-president-aleksandar-vucic-announces-resignation/a-79450358?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Aleksandar Vucic will now be running to be prime minister in the upcoming snap parliamentary elections slated for next month. News 79450102 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/yemen-houthis-report-deadly-saudi-strikes-on-taiz-market/a-79450102?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Houthi-run health ministry accused the Saudi Air Force of committing an "abominable crime," vowing to retaliate. The Houthis' account of the attack cannot be independently verified. News 79450101 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:47:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/avalanche-in-nepal-leaves-2-dead-several-missing/a-79450101?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss An avalanche has struck the Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal after days of severe weather. Two guides are confirmed dead and at least 14 people remain missing in the remote region. World 79447992 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/uk-5-arrested-after-major-incident-near-fairford-air-base/a-79447992?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Scores of homes were evacuated in the UK town of Whelford, near an air base used by the US military, with bomb disposal teams checking "suspicious vehicles" at the scene. Police said five men had been arrested. News 79450016 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/two-people-killed-as-bus-crashes-on-way-to-oktoberfest/a-79450016?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The bus was traveling from Italy to Munich, carrying 33 Filipino tourists who wanted to visit the famous beer festival. One of the dozens injured remains in life-threatening condition. News 79449335 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/pope-decries-scourge-of-sexual-abuse-during-france-visit/a-79449335?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss French bishops took "courageous" steps when faced with "the painful scourge of abuse of minors," Pope Leo XIV told the high-ranking clerics before his scheduled meeting with survivors at the Catholic shrine of Lourdes. News 79438939 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:47:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/european-cities-seek-ways-of-boosting-affordable-housing/a-79438939?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss In many major urban centers of Europe, the housing shortage has become an explosive social issue. DW looks into various models that have been put in place across the continent. World 79446996 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/switzerland-voters-reject-stricter-view-of-neutrality/a-79446996?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Early projections show Swiss voters rejecting a stricter application of the country's vaunted neutrality. Swiss neutrality has been enshrined in the constitution since 1848. News 79441034 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-are-germans-giving-up-their-beloved-meat-and-sausages/live-79441034?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germans used to be all about sausages and meat. While those do remain popular, things seem to be slowly changing. There also are new insights into the economic side of East Germany's espionage DW has more. News 79447441 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/northern-ireland-pro-uk-march-to-go-through-catholic-area/a-79447441?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss It's the first time the march has been allowed to go through the area since 1997. Overnight, a court ruling allowed it to take place after a series of last-minute legal challenges that reached Belfast's High Court. News 79440869 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/india-news-kolkata-s-srfti-students-allege-violent-attack/live-79440869?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Students at Kolkata's Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute say they were attacked with knives after confronting an outside group over a meeting they allege was affiliated with the right-wing Hindu RSS. News 79447432 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/iran-sticks-to-hormuz-plan-after-trump-rejects-it/a-79447432?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Iranian officials that while they were aware of Trump's comments on rejecting the new proposal, they had not received a formal message rejecting the plan that would open the Strait of Hormuz. News 79445378 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/no-public-mentions-of-taiwan-at-official-xi-and-trump-meeting/a-79445378?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss At a high-profile summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Washington, there was much talk of trade and artificial intelligence. One of the most contentious issues, Taiwan, was only discussed in private. World 79419800 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:08:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/backlash-over-data-centers-tests-europe-s-ai-ambitions/a-79419800?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Massive data centers needed to run AI are triggering protests across Europe. Their operators counter that they boost digital sovereignty and energy independence. World 79444596 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:39:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/russia-expected-to-intensify-hybrid-war-on-europe/a-79444596?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Drone explosions, airspace violations, arson attacks: Poland, Romania, and Moldova are now regularly targeted in Russian attacks against Ukraine. More governments are calling these attacks deliberate acts of aggression. World 79417294 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/russian-students-propaganda-in-school-prepares-them-to-die/a-79417294?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Russian government wants children to learn about patriotism from an early age. DW spoke to students in Siberia about their views on propaganda at school on the war in Ukraine and their future. World 79432731 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/dw-shows-solidarity-with-georgians-commitment-to-democracy/a-79432731?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Cultural and media professionals in Georgia remain under threat. A DW panel brings together insiders who share their hopes and fears. Culture 79432394 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/lithuanian-skies-are-nato-skies-dw-speaks-with-lithuanian-premier-mindaugas-sinkevicius/a-79432394?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss In a DW interview, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius discussed threats to Lithuania from Russia and Belarus, NATO's need for stronger air defense and why military spending alone cannot ensure security. World 79431717 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bundesliga-other-top-european-leagues-call-for-major-fifa-reforms/a-79431717?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Bundesliga and three other leading European football leagues have said major reforms to world-governing body FIFA are "essential." However, they stopped short of calling for the resignation of boss Gianni Infantino. Sports 79428289 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-bulgaria-become-a-global-leader-in-battery-storage-and-what-this-means-for-the-country-s-grid-and-energy-market/a-79428289?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss In under two years, Bulgaria has become one of the world's most battery-intensive energy markets. Can the surge last — and what will it mean for conventional power generators? World 79423432 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/italy-to-ban-burqa-in-schools-limit-foreign-pupils/a-79423432?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government has passed new school rules capping the number of students who don't speak fluent Italian and banning face coverings. News 79420143 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:16:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/jürgen-klopp-starts-germany-job-with-shaky-netherlands-draw/a-79420143?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A late Netherlands goal denied Jürgen Klopp a win in his first match as Germany coach. The former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund boss has big ambitions, but the game showed he's going to need more time to achieve them. Sports 79413301 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/three-way-battle-for-power-in-world-chess-who-will-be-elected-fide-president-in-samarkand/a-79413301?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The era of Russian presidents is coming to an end at the World Chess Federation (FIDE). Two Germans and one Kazakh are up for election. Among the issues at play are money, Kremlin influence, and unanswered questions. Sports 79418591 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:04:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/after-several-difficult-years-economists-now-expect-german-economy-to-grow/a-79418591?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany's economy is growing again, but recovery remains on shaky ground. High government spending is keeping the economy afloat, while energy prices, a shortage of skilled workers and debt continue to weigh on it. Germany 79410960 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/political-psychology-why-extremist-parties-are-thriving-and-what-democratic-politicians-can-do-against-it/a-79410960?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Far-right and far-left parties are celebrating success after success, leaving moderate politicians in the dust and worrying many Germans. Political psychology helps us understand what's behind growing polarization. Science 79377894 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/could-flattering-ai-make-humanity-turn-on-itself/a-79377894?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A study shows chatbots mirror users' politics, part of a broader tendency known as AI sycophancy. Researchers fear this could deepen polarization. Science 79406294 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-berlin-officially-withdraws-olympics-bid/live-79406294?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Berlin's decision to withdraw its Olympic bid means that only Munich and the western Rhine/Ruhr region are left in the running as potential Olympic hosts. DW has more. News 79411066 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/czech-pm-andrej-babis-reiterates-importance-of-nato-for-his-country-but-rejects-calls-to-increase-defense-spending/a-79411066?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The US and NATO want Czechia to spend more on defense. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis says Prague cannot afford faster increases, despite growing warnings about the threat from Russia. World 79401291 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/pope-fever-takes-hold-as-pope-leo-visits-france/a-79401291?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Pope Leo XIV is expected to draw huge crowds during his visit to France. As part of his trip, he's also set to address Europe's future and some of the challenges ahead. World 79399683 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:49:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/could-a-left-party-government-in-berlin-expropriate-large-real-estate-companies/a-79399683?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The socialist Left Party won the Berlin election partly on the promise to implement the city's 2021 expropriation referendum as a way to solve the city's rent crisis. But can it really happen? Germany 79394183 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/china-s-13-year-old-swimming-star-raises-questions-on-child-athletes/a-79394183?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Three gold medals and three Asian Games records have catapulted China's Yu Zidi, 13, into the sporting spotlight. She is far from the first teen prodigy, but should teens be competing at elite level? Sports 79387050 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/slovakia-pm-robert-fico-s-nato-article-5-remarks-spark-criticism-and-raise-questions-about-his-country-s-nato-commitment/a-79387050?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says he fears war and will do everything he can to keep his country out of one. Critics say his remarks risk weakening NATO, the alliance that was designed to prevent such a war. World 79376827 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-oldest-party-the-center-left-spd-is-in-a-difficult-position-following-its-success-in-the-mecklenburg-western-pomerania-state-election/a-79376827?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has vowed to press ahead with controversial reforms, but resistance is mounting within his coalition partner, the SPD. How much dissent can a governing coalition tolerate? Germany 79386915 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/munich-and-cologne-rhine-ruhr-germany-s-two-remaining-olympic-candidates/a-79386915?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Munich or the Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr region? Germany aims to host the Olympic Games again. Just two candidates are left after Berlin pulled out at the last minute. Sports 79382511 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/el-nino-explained-how-the-weather-pattern-affects-hurricanes-and-tropical-storms/a-79382511?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss From drought to major floods and extreme heat, El Nino will have a huge impact on the world's weather. In the Atlantic, it could mean a season without hurricanes. Environment 79319937 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/china-s-new-travel-rules-unsettle-tech-giants-and-talent/a-79319937?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Beijing is locking the gates to stop expertise and capital in strategic industries from fleeing. The country accused of industrial-scale intellectual property theft now fears the West will take its own. Business 79380887 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:23:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/famine-threatens-the-ukrainian-town-of-oleshky-in-the-southern-kherson-region-as-russia-delays-creating-a-humanitarian-evacuation-corridor/a-79380887?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Food supplies to the town of Oleshky, in the occupied part of the southern Kherson region, have been cut off since May. Efforts by Kyiv to negotiate the evacuation of civilians with Moscow have been largely unsuccessful. World 79382523 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-call-to-scrap-once-a-day-gas-price-rises/live-79382523?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The ADAC motoring association says a once-a-day rule on gas price changes has failed to help drivers' wallets. Entry-level jobs are becoming scarcer, making things hard for those entering the job market. DW has more. News 79376025 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/military-aircraft-crashes-near-us-air-base-in-spangdahlem-germany/a-79376025?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The F-16 pilot was able to safely eject from the plane and was taken to receive medical care. The incident occurred near Spangdahlem Air Base in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. World 79375167 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:01:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/young-berliners-vote-overwhelmingly-for-socialist-left-party/a-79375167?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Berlin's young voters overwhelmingly supported the victorious socialist Left Party. Are the young more radical? Or are the election results just a reflection of current German politics? Germany 79237420 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-in-the-shadow-of-la-s-hidden-oil-wells/a-79237420?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Many lifelong residents of Los Angeles have health impacts from growing up close to oil extraction. Now, the city is trying to close down the worst offenders, but it's an enormous task. Climate 79369605 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/could-we-see-mma-at-the-olympics/a-79369605?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Mixed martial arts has made its debut at the Asian Games this week. It takes the sport closer to the Olympics, but there are doubts about the next step — and the influence of the popular and lucrative UFC. Sports 79368722 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/male-infertility-is-grossly-underreported/a-79368722?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss It's not all on women anymore — doctors do test men for sperm count and motility. But still too few men get checked, possibly due to a misconception that a healthy sex life means healthy sperm. Spoiler: It doesn't. Science 79365835 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:36:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/swan-song-new-book-by-princess-diana-s-brother-drops/a-79365835?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A memoir penned by Charles Spencer on his older sister's life has been released, opening old royal wounds nearly three decades after Princess Diana's death. News 79360317 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/will-germany-have-enough-gas-this-winter-amid-energy-supply-crunch/a-79360317?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany's gas storage sites are far less full than in recent years. Officials say supplies are secure, but analysts warn that a cold winter or import disruptions could push prices higher. So how secure is the supply? Business 79365190 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-vw-to-step-up-cost-cutting-program/live-79365190?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Volkswagen's chief says the carmaker will accelerate its streamlining measures as workers protest. The Israeli ambassador says the Left Party win in Berlin polls poses a risk to the city's Jewish community. DW has more. News 79365325 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-will-germany-s-merz-respond-after-crushing-state-election-results-and-losses-to-the-far-right/a-79365325?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany's far-right AfD and the socialist Left Party gained ground in recent state elections, while the centrist parties lost support. The biggest loser is Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Germany 79309465 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:23:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/princess-diana-s-brother-makes-explosive-claims-about-royals-in-new-memoir/a-79309465?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Here are some of the key revelations from Charles Earl Spencer's highly anticipated memoir "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister." It has already provoked Buckingham Palace to react. Culture 79351160 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-trial-starts-of-ex-transport-minister-scheuer/live-79351160?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Former Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer is being tried for perjury related to a failed car toll scheme. And cherry farmers have brought in a bumper harvest. News 79307488 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-car-crisis-can-the-35-hour-workweek-survive/a-79307488?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss German carmakers want employees to work 40 hours instead of the current 35 without extra pay, arguing it would improve competitiveness. Unions strongly oppose the proposal and view it as an attack on workers' rights. Business 79348585 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/german-state-elections-deal-a-blow-to-chancellor-friedrich-merz/a-79348585?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have dealt the CDU a historic defeat while the AfD saw a massive gain. The pressure on Germany's unpopular chancellor is mounting. Germany 79348308 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:58:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/afd-makes-gains-in-state-elections-but-has-no-government-options/a-79348308?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Despite making significant gains in both Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the far-right AfD remains without options to form a state government. Germany 79320422 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-faces-energy-tax-losses-as-ev-sales-rise/a-79320422?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The rapid shift to electric vehicles in Germany is cutting fuel tax revenue for the government. As EV sales surge, policymakers face growing pressure to find new ways to fund roads and transportation infrastructure. Business 78744579 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/in-cosmopolitan-berlin-elections-still-closed-to-foreigners/a-78744579?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A quarter of Berlin residents will have no say in the German capital's city-state election because they lack citizenship. That's the highest proportion of residents excluded from the election yet, and many are unhappy. Germany 79335548 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-doctors-offer-oktoberfest-flu-jabs/live-79335548?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Oktoberfest 2026 is underway but it's not just beer on offer in Munich this year; revelers can also get themselves a flu jab before heading to the tents. DW has more. News 79313623 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-is-it-possible-to-replace-the-chancellor/a-79313623?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Chancellor Friedrich Merz's record-low approval ratings have emboldened his opponents. There are three ways to remove a chancellor from office in Germany. Germany 79339630 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:47:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/summer-of-2026-broke-records-in-europe-and-caused-deaths/a-79339630?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The summer of 2026 was not only the hottest on record in Europe, it also saw a record number of people die. More than 16,000 are thought to have died because of the heat in Germany alone. Science 79330741 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/german-russian-relations-at-freezing-point/a-79330741?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine destroyed the once-close relationship between Moscow and Berlin. Yet the far-right AfD is calling for a normalization of relations. Germany 79339087 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-steps-up-measures-to-protect-railways/a-79339087?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss As Russia increases its attacks on Ukraine's rail infrastructure, the Ukrainian government has called for help to replace destroyed locomotives and is making plans to keep passengers safe. World 79298904 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/mecklenburg-western-pomerania-will-economy-shape-the-vote/a-79298904?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Voters in the eastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania head to the polls on Sunday, with the Social Democrats and far-right AfD neck and neck. Here's a look at key economic issues that could influence the election. Germany 79311285 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/oktoberfest-2026-everything-you-need-to-know/a-79311285?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss This year, AI will be used to manage overcrowded situations. Find all the numbers surrounding the fest — including the price of water! Culture 79325410 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/rebels-workers-radicals-the-making-of-red-berlin/a-79325410?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Bloody May, student sit-ins and the squatter movement: Berlin has long been a hotbed for working-class organizing and radical left-wing politics. Culture 79330234 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/mecklenburg-western-pomerania-spd-seeks-to-fend-off-afd/a-79330234?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss For nearly three decades, the Social Democrats have governed Germany's northeastern state. If they can fend off the AfD, the result may boost the fortunes of the German government's junior coalition partner. Germany 79330240 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ever-more-israelis-moving-to-and-investing-in-cyprus/a-79330240?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Over the past three years, more and more Israelis have been purchasing property and investing in Cyprus, with many moving to the island permanently. How has this changed the Cypriot economy and how are locals responding? World 79291687 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/women-s-football-in-germany-booming-but-still-much-to-do/a-79291687?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Women's football is growing rapidly, particularly in Germany. Nevertheless, equal pay and investment remain major talking points. Sports 79327092 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/strait-of-hormuz-attacks-spill-oil-into-persian-gulf/a-79327092?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss As war disrupts one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, satellite images reveal that oil is spreading toward protected coral reefs and mangrove forests. Environment 79333920 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:23:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/airport-malaria-in-germany-remains-infrequent/a-79333920?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss An outbreak of malaria at Frankfurt Airport this summer has raised alarm. Experts believe parasites probably arrived in a passenger's luggage. But with the onset of fall, the risks of contracting the disease are low. World 79328797 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/canada-and-eu-a-look-at-the-bloc-s-special-relationships/a-79328797?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Though Canada may be some distance from Europe geographically, closer political ties are in the cards. With talk of an associate membership, DW takes a look at other arrangements the EU has with particular countries. World 79330797 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:04:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/dual-citizenship-means-germany-now-in-competition-for-talent/a-79330797?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Coach Jürgen Klopp has named several players to his first Germany squad who are eligible to play for other countries. Some still aren't committed to playing for thje national team long-term. Sports 79296944 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:57:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/beethoven-and-andy-warhol-rebel-icons-on-show-in-bonn/a-79296944?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The new exhibition "Beethoven by Warhol" at the Beethoven House in Bonn presents the pop artist's late masterpiece: a picture of Ludwig van Beethoven. The exhibition shares the story of the work with the public. Culture 79272642 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:58:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/var-s-mission-creep-a-problem-for-football/a-79272642?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss After a decade of use, questions around VAR in football are louder than ever. Has the technology strayed too far from its remit? Sports 79312304 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/russian-birth-tourism-to-brazil-increases/a-79312304?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and stricter regulations in Argentina, more and more Russians are choosing to travel to Brazil to give birth to children, who will obtain Brazilian nationality. World 79312440 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/a-war-fatigued-and-anxious-russia-picks-a-new-parliament/a-79312440?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Fuel shortages, drone strikes and mobilization rumors are fueling anxiety and war fatigue in Russia. As support for peace talks grows among Russians, the Kremlin is watching closely ahead of parliamentary elections. World 79277772 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/alexander-ovechkin-backs-putin-party-in-campaign-video/a-79277772?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Ice hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin has lent Vladimir Putin's party a helping hand in its parliamentary election campaign. That's in keeping with a pattern of support by an athlete who claims not to be political. Sports 79307610 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/klopp-wants-germany-s-football-team-to-reclaim-the-flag/a-79307610?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Jürgen Klopp, Germany's new head coach, says he wants his team to reclaim pride in being German after recent political developments. Sports 79307654 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/serbian-president-vucic-criticizes-kosovo-war-crimes-verdict/a-79307654?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The conviction of four former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders has drawn sharply different reactions across the Balkans. Serbia has accused the court of failing to fully address crimes against Serbs. World 79305876 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/king-charles-earl-spencer-clash-over-diana-death-once-again/a-79305876?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Buckingham Palace has rejected criticism of King Charles III in a new book by the brother of his late wife, Princess Diana. Earl Charles Spencer has been a fierce critic of his former brother-in-law for decades. News 79264813 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/jews-once-lived-lived-here-when-houses-tell-stories/a-79264813?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Time and again, residents tracing the history of their homes discover the lives of Jewish predecessors who fled or were deported amid stories of suffering and loss. Culture 79289254 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/jürgen-klopp-s-first-germany-squad-includes-44-players/a-79289254?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany's new head coach Jürgen Klopp has named a huge squad for his first four games, splitting them into two groups. A host of new faces is included. Sports 79293868 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/saint-sinner-or-feminist-icon-how-mary-magdalene-s-image-evolved-through-time/a-79293868?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss From "Apostle of the Apostles" to prostitute, Mary Magdalene has been assigned a wide variety of roles, as a new exhibition shows. Culture 79293578 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-climate-change-worsened-nepal-s-deadly-mountain-collapse/a-79293578?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A glacier and rock collapse in Nepal killed nearly 1,400 people and left thousands missing. Scientists say decades of warming helped set the disaster in motion. Climate 79276377 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/after-neuer-who-will-be-germany-s-new-no-1-goalkeeper/a-79276377?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Following Manuel Neuer's retirement, there are many candidates to succeed him, but which goalkeeper will Jürgen Klopp choose? What factors will play a role? And will Neuer's future have an indirect influence? Sports 79280086 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/global-gender-gap-report-women-s-hard-won-gains-fragile/a-79280086?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Two decades of progress toward gender parity is at risk as women's political representation declines, according to a new World Economic Forum report. At the current pace, the remaining gap could take 120 years to close. Business 79281162 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/german-drama-blindspot-berlin-revisits-2016-christmas-market-attack/a-79281162?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A decade after the terrorist attack on a Berlin Christmas market, a new German miniseries looks into the institutional failures that allowed the deadly truck rampage to happen. Culture 79268306 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-extreme-heat-is-hitting-wallets/a-79268306?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Heat waves, wildfires and floods have cascading economic impacts, causing incomes to decline and the price of basic goods to rise. The trend will escalate as temperatures continue to increase. Environment 79277825 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/spanish-scientists-find-first-evidence-of-diplodocus-dinosaur-in-europe/a-79277825?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Paleontologists in Spain say they have found the first evidence of the long-necked Diplodocus genus of dinosaur outside of North America. They found bones at the rich La Tejeria fossil site in Teruel in eastern Spain. News 79259272 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-the-era-of-cheap-government-debt-is-over/a-79259272?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss US debt has topped $40 trillion. How risky is the country's growing debt burden. And will investors keep funding Washington's deficits? Business 79263146 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-ai-researchers-warn-humanity-could-face-extinction/a-79263146?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Could artificial intelligence pose an existential threat to humanity? Some leading researchers are warning against an unregulated race toward AI superintelligence. Business 79224310 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/iran-and-us-two-countries-and-the-pistachio-between-them/a-79224310?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The pistachios sold across the United States have a surprising history: California's trees trace their roots to Iran. Now, both regions face the same threat — their farmland is sinking as groundwater disappears. Climate 79263602 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/women-s-basketball-world-cup-can-germany-harness-a-boom/a-79263602?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany thrilled fans at the Women's Basketball World Cup. But even if this sparked a boom in the women's game, the infrastructure simply isn't ready for it. Sports 79263398 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/africa-s-richest-man-dangote-s-ipo-out-of-reach-in-nigeria/a-79263398?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Dangote seeks $1.6 billion from investors to finance a $14.3 billion expansion and thus double the oil refinery's capacity. The offer could give millions of Nigerians a stake in the company. But who can truly afford it? World 79203784 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-crusades-how-a-medieval-holy-war-still-shapes-politics/a-79203784?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss In 1095, the Catholic Church launched the Crusades: wars that left millions dead and whose legacy still shapes political and ideological conflicts. Culture 79211179 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-iran-replace-sea-trade-with-land-routes/a-79211179?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Iran is shifting trade toward northern ports and land routes as its southern shipping faces a US blockade. Analysts say the corridors can keep essential goods moving, but cannot replace maritime trade. Business 79212706 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-zverev-wins-us-open-in-golden-year/a-79212706?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Alexander Zverev has won the US Open for the first time, defeating Ben Shelton in the final. It is Zverev's second Grand Slam win of 2026 after a long wait for his first title, but controversy still hangs over him. Sports 79213013 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-are-european-banks-moving-gold-out-of-united-states/a-79213013?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Netherlands and France have moved their gold out of US vaults. Part of the reason is fears about the reliability of the US, but equally important is the need to keep gold closer to home in the event of a crisis. Business 79243425 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/corals-as-climate-archive-are-el-nino-events-intensifying/a-79243425?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Records show that El Nino events have been frequent and often extreme over the past few decades. Is this normal? Or is it the result of climate change? Corals can give us a clear indication. Science 79195234 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/india-looks-to-steer-brics-away-from-anti-western-turn/a-79195234?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The BRICS summit 2026 takes place in Delhi this weekend. Unlike last year, Putin and Xi are expected to attend. Can India keep the expanded bloc united? Business 79224321 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:39:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-end-of-an-era-as-goethe-institut-in-russia-closes/a-79224321?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Goethe-Institut was one of the last German institutions still operating in Russia. However, following Moscow's decision to close its offices, all employees will have to stop working by September 13. Culture 79213779 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-celine-dion-became-a-pop-culture-icon-across-generations/a-79213779?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss As the global star kicks off her anticipated Paris residency, here's how Celine Dion managed to gain younger followers while keeping her loyal older fans. Culture 79127285 Wed, 9 Sep 2026 13:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-belarusians-still-find-hope-in-a-silenced-country/a-79127285?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The documentary "Letters from the Silenced Country" depicts the ongoing repression under the authoritarian regime. Director Andrei Kutsila talked to DW ahead of the film's Venice premiere. Culture 79189395 Wed, 9 Sep 2026 13:23:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-we-re-still-looking-for-dark-matter/a-79189395?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss When physicists said they may have spotted evidence of dark matter almost 100 years after it was proposed as a theory, the internet lit up. Here's why we're searching for the thing that holds everything else together. Science 79199569 Wed, 9 Sep 2026 11:16:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/liv-golf-in-financial-turmoil-what-s-next-for-the-sport/a-79199569?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Six months after Saudi Arabia pulled funding from the breakaway organization, LIV Golf have filed for bankruptcy protection. Several of the world's best players signed on to LIV, so where does that leave golf? Sports 79022756 Wed, 9 Sep 2026 09:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/conspiracy-theories-can-provide-answers-but-not-peace/a-79022756?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Twenty-five years after 9/11, conspiracy theories about the terrorist attacks persist. But even as an attempt to make sense of a tragedy, psychologists say the benefit in conspiracy ideation or belief is short-lived. Science 78523145 Wed, 9 Sep 2026 08:36:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-billion-euro-trade-driving-europe-s-eels-to-extinction/a-78523145?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Traffickers are making big bucks smuggling millions of critically endangered eels across continents, using suitcases on planes and legal loopholes to deliver them to dinnerplates. Where are the smuggling hotspots? Environment 78488629 Wed, 9 Sep 2026 07:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-bayeux-tapestry-in-london-what-s-behind-the-hype/a-78488629?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum is eagerly anticipated across the UK, as the medieval masterpiece is considered by many to be a symbol of the country's identity. Culture 79193424 Wed, 9 Sep 2026 07:16:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/eu-sports-commissioner-says-fifa-is-damaging-to-football/a-79193424?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Speaking to DW, EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef hit out at world football's governing body over its "poor governance." Sports 79139500 Tue, 8 Sep 2026 11:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/afghanistan-s-women-a-national-soccer-team-without-a-home/a-79139500?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Afghan women's national football team has finally been officially recognized by FIFA. Now the players want to make history both on and off the field. Sports 79147293 Tue, 8 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/pisa-2025-results-reading-and-math-scores-plummet-worldwide/a-79147293?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The PISA 2025 results reveal record-low student performance, with digital distractions and AI use raising concerns. Germany is faring worse than ever. Culture 77194483 Tue, 8 Sep 2026 06:47:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/elversberg-bundesliga-newcomers-from-tiny-town-make-waves/a-77194483?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A team from a small southwestern German town of just 7,000 inhabitants made history by sealing promotion to become the 59th club to play in the Bundesliga. Elversberg has got off to a memorable start. Sports 79145259 Tue, 8 Sep 2026 06:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/egg-freezing-in-women-s-football-choice-or-pressure/a-79145259?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Spain's football federation is set to join a handful of clubs in paying for female players to freeze their eggs. Experts have welfare concerns. Sports 78949324 Mon, 7 Sep 2026 16:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/werner-herzog-germany-s-wild-man-of-cinema-is-back/a-78949324?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss As his latest movie, "Bucking Fastard," premiered at the Venice Film Festival, DW talked to the boundary-breaking director. Culture 79049228 Sat, 5 Sep 2026 17:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/croatia-toxic-waste-protest-draws-tens-of-thousands/a-79049228?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Zagreb demonstrators demanded that the government come up with a plan to clear illegal toxic waste in 20 days. Prime Minister Plenkovic has promised to tackle the issue. Environment 78805541 Sat, 5 Sep 2026 08:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-from-emigration-to-immigration-destination/a-78805541?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Migration is a sensitive topic in Germany, with public debate dominated by the fear of uncontrolled immigration. But over two centuries, millions of Germans emigrated in search of a better life. Culture 78789889 Fri, 4 Sep 2026 11:08:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-hidden-environmental-cost-of-ai-data-centers/a-78789889?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss As data centers multiply to meet AI demand, they're straining power grids, draining water supplies and reshaping the land and air around them. Environment 78867143 Fri, 4 Sep 2026 10:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-is-saxony-anhalt-s-economy-really-struggling/a-78867143?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany's far-right AfD party has long claimed that the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt has been left behind. Is that really the case? A closer look at the data offers some interesting insights. Business 70313505 Fri, 4 Sep 2026 10:01:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-north-korea-s-women-s-football-team-is-so-good/a-70313505?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss North Korea's young footballers enter the U-20 World Cup in Poland as defending champions — the 2024 title was their third. Why is the isolated state so good at the game? Sports 78892997 Fri, 4 Sep 2026 08:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/2026-beethoven-festival-evokes-a-sense-of-home/a-78892997?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The motto of this year's classical music festival in Bonn is "Home/At Home," featuring musicians from diverse cultures presenting pieces from their homelands. Culture 77766154 Fri, 4 Sep 2026 07:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-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 78815447 Thu, 3 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-germany-s-economic-slump-finally-over/a-78815447?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Despite a slew of negative headlines, the German economy has posted its best figures in years. There are reasons for optimism, but structural issues remain. Business 78615775 Tue, 1 Sep 2026 13:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-communities-be-protected-from-melting-glaciers/a-78615775?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Rising temperatures are increasing the risk of floods and avalanches in mountain regions. The disaster in Nepal and Tibet shows the urgent need for solutions, and the tools that could help save lives. Environment 78575898 Tue, 1 Sep 2026 09:49:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-new-apple-ceo-john-ternus-fix-the-tech-giant-s-ai-woes/a-78575898?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss John Ternus is just the third Apple CEO in 30 years. His primary challenge is to correct the company's faltering AI strategy to preserve its position as a big tech leader. Business 78493761 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/at-venice-film-festival-politics-take-center-stage/a-78493761?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss With works about Gaza, Ukraine and Elon Musk, political cinema is in the spotlight at the 2026 Venice Film Festival. Culture 78542754 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/canada-s-carney-holds-firm-against-trump-tariffs/a-78542754?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Canada is facing new US import penalties after Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to match US tariffs on China. Other countries are watching as the Trump trade clash turns into a fight over economic sovereignty. Business 78005662 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/inside-the-sea-cucumber-smuggling-boom/a-78005662?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A quiet multimillion‑dollar black market is exploding across the Indian Ocean, driven by one unlikely animal: the sea cucumber. Environment 78557154 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/eu-wants-drones-to-spray-pesticides-but-it-could-backfire/a-78557154?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The EU wants to lift a decades-old ban on spraying pesticides from the air, allowing drones to be used for greater precision. But experts warn the plan could lead to even more pesticides being used in agriculture. Science