https://www.dw.com/english/?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Deutsche Welle en 2026 DW Thu, 28 May 2026 18:58:38 GMT Thu, 28 May 2026 18:58:38 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 77337193 Thu, 28 May 2026 17:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/buffalo-with-trump-coiffure-spared-slaughter-moved-to-zoo/a-77337193?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A Bangladeshi buffalo's resemblance to the current US president has saved it from slaughter and earned it celebrity status. News 77321432 Thu, 28 May 2026 17:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/iran-us-reportedly-agree-to-deal-pending-trump-approval/live-77321432?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss US media reported that American and Iranian negotiators have agreed to resume nuclear talks and allow shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Israel has launched strikes across Lebanon. DW has the latest. News 77336877 Thu, 28 May 2026 16:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/eu-fines-temu-€200m-over-unsafe-toys-non-compliant-products/a-77336877?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss EU regulators said Temu failed to identify and assess the systemic risks of illegal products' on its platform and the harm they posed to consumers. News 77332888 Thu, 28 May 2026 16:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/france-moves-to-symbolically-repeal-slavery-legislation/a-77332888?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Members of the lower house of the French parliament unanimously voted to abolish a series of royal edicts known as the "Code noir" or Black Code. The bill stops short of some lawmakers' demands like possible reparations. News 77325707 Thu, 28 May 2026 15:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/hormuz-suez-panama-why-one-can-t-charge-shipping-fees/a-77325707?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Iran has been widely condemned for demanding up to $2 million per transit through the Strait of Hormuz. DW explores the reasons why Egypt can charge for the Suez Canal and Panama for its waterway, but not Tehran. Business 77334533 Thu, 28 May 2026 15:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/earth-on-track-for-record-heat-over-next-5-years-un-report/a-77334533?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Meteorologists predict a high chance that global average temperatures could reach record levels between 2026-2030. News 77334326 Thu, 28 May 2026 14:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-who-is-economy-minister-katherina-reiche/a-77334326?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Economy Minister Reiche is a controversial figure. Her plans for new gas-fired power plants, rolling back plans for more renewables in the building sector and scrapping solar subsidies have been met with criticism. Germany 77233448 Thu, 28 May 2026 14:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/crises-in-amhara-tigray-cloud-ethiopia-s-election-2026/a-77233448?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The June 1 elections come as the country debates federalism, governance and national unity in polls that could define the country's democratic future. World 77308660 Thu, 28 May 2026 13:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/kai-havertz-arsenal-and-germany-s-man-for-the-big-moment/a-77308660?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany forward Kai Havertz is set to play in his second Champions League final. The Arsenal man is a match winner. Sports 77331981 Thu, 28 May 2026 13:09:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/iran-turns-internet-back-on-but-old-restrictions-remain/a-77331981?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Communication with the outside world remains difficult in Iran, even after an 88-day total internet blockade was lifted. The blackout has had significant economic and social consequences. World 77329497 Thu, 28 May 2026 12:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/uk-re-chalks-dorset-s-famed-and-feisty-cerne-abbas-giant/a-77329497?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Britain's National Trust is working on replacing the chalk outline of the Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset. The Saxon-era carving depicts a club-wielding man "still standing tall," as the charity puts it. News 77320871 Thu, 28 May 2026 12:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-europe-is-the-fastest-warming-continent/a-77320871?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Europe is sweltering under an early heat wave that has broken records and claimed lives. What is happening to make it so hot? World 77326271 Thu, 28 May 2026 12:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ethiopia-votes-amid-geopolitical-rivalries-in-horn-of-africa/a-77326271?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Ethiopia will hold its seventh national election on June 1, 2026. The vote takes place as Gulf states compete for influence in the region and the rivalry between Ethiopia and Egypt over the Nile intensifies. World 77329770 Thu, 28 May 2026 12:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/north-korea-new-report-sheds-light-on-chemical-weapons/a-77329770?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A new study shows the North Korean regime is investing heavily in chemical weapons capacity, with analysts warning they could be deployed by the regime if it faces an existential threat. World 77329790 Thu, 28 May 2026 12:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/a-look-inside-japan-s-largest-prison-for-women/a-77329790?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Japan has recently carried out reforms to its prison system, but inside Tochigi, its biggest women's prison, strict discipline and tough conditions still define daily life. World 77322597 Thu, 28 May 2026 10:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/india-news-siddaramaiah-steps-down-as-karnataka-cm/live-77322597?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Main headlines in India include DK Shivkumar being set to replace Siddaramaiah as chief minister for the southern state Karnataka, and Muslims celebrating Eid al-Adha across the country. DW has more. News 77326509 Thu, 28 May 2026 10:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-eu-s-kallas-warns-against-russian-mediator-trap/live-77326509?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The European Union's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has warned member states against falling into a Russian "trap" in future negotiations on Ukraine as the bloc's foreign ministers meet in Cyprus. DW has more. News 77326438 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/us-former-cia-officer-charged-with-stealing-gold-bars-from-government/a-77326438?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A former CIA official with top secret-level clearance is accused of stealing gold bars worth millions from the US government and stashing them in his home. Investigators also seized foreign currency and luxury watches. News 77325922 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/new-ebola-cases-in-congo-what-you-need-to-know/a-77325922?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The virus spreads from direct person-to-person contact. But here's what makes it especially lethal: it persists in corpses, and funeral practices often take place precisely when bodies are most infectious. Science 77313462 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-oil-shortages-threaten-global-energy-security/a-77313462?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Strategic petroleum reserves are declining rapidly as countries release emergency crude supplies to cushion the economic impact of the Middle East conflict. Business 77319846 Wed, 27 May 2026 18:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/fifa-world-cup-new-york-and-new-jersey-prosecutors-probe-sky-high-ticket-prices/a-77319846?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss US prosecutors have subpoenaed FIFA over expensive World Cup tickets, saying the event is "not an invitation to exploit our residents and visitors." News 77319954 Wed, 27 May 2026 16:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-no-recovery-in-sight-for-the-economy/a-77319954?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The war in Iran has dashed hopes for economic growth. Germany's pension and healthcare systems are also feeling the strain. Germany 77319025 Wed, 27 May 2026 15:36:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/eu-enlargement-is-the-bloc-ready-to-welcome-new-members/a-77319025?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Brussels says the EU must grow, but resistance within the bloc remains strong, with some arguing that it must reform before enlarging. Montenegro remains the only country with a realistic chance of joining soon. World 77317144 Wed, 27 May 2026 15:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-leadership-dispute-engulfs-opposition-chp/a-77317144?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The top figures in Turkey's main opposition party differ on how to resolve the leadership vacuum after a court annulled its 2023 primary. One wants the party delegates to pick a leader, the other wants members to vote. News 77302218 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/europe-s-energy-problem-isn-t-green-power-it-s-storage/a-77302218?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Solar and wind produce lots of energy — but not always at the right time. More battery storage could help Europe to stabilize prices and replace polluting fossil fuel energy, but roadblocks remain. Environment 77310083 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-eyes-heat-pumps-as-iran-war-drives-energy-costs-up/a-77310083?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and causing energy prices to rise in Germany. Could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps? Business 77312442 Wed, 27 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/spain-police-raid-hq-of-ruling-psoe-socialist-party-in-graft-probe/a-77312442?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Police have searched the headquarters of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's PSOE party investigating possible illegal payments. Sanchez meanwhile said he was still standing by former PM Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero. News 77302275 Wed, 27 May 2026 09:09:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/license-to-play-the-new-james-bond-video-game/a-77302275?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss James Bond is back, and he's as charismatic and daring as ever. The video game "007 First Light" tells the origin story of the British secret agent — and the stakes are high. Culture 77296279 Wed, 27 May 2026 08:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-alleged-leftist-militant-found-guilty-of-robbery/a-77296279?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Daniela Klette, suspected to be one of the last remaining members of the left-wing terrorist group Red Army Faction, has been found guilty for her part in a series of robberies — but more serious charges await. Germany 77291434 Wed, 27 May 2026 07:09:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-german-gym-fighting-the-far-right-with-mma/a-77291434?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The far right is increasingly using MMA to recruit new members. But a gym in Chemnitz, in the east of Germany, is fighting back with a martial arts program focused on diversity and empowerment. Sports 77283508 Tue, 26 May 2026 16:49:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-did-berlin-s-jewish-hospital-and-hundreds-of-its-patients-survive-the-holocaust/a-77283508?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss When Red Army troops entered Berlin's Jewish Hospital in 1945, they were astonished to discover hundreds of Jews living just a couple of miles away from Hitler's bunker. Germany 77300543 Tue, 26 May 2026 16:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-eu-germany-summon-russian-envoys-after-moscow-tells-diplomats-to-leave-kyiv/a-77300543?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The EU and Germany both summoned Russian diplomats to protest attacks on Kyiv and orders for diplomats to leave the city. The UN secretary-general also rebuked Russia in a session on proliferating conflicts worldwide. News 77297459 Tue, 26 May 2026 13:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ferrari-unveils-its-first-all-electric-car-the-4-door-luce/a-77297459?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Italian supercar giant has released images of what will be both its first ever pure EV, and its first car that can seat five people. The Luce eyes a younger clientele and the increasingly competitive Chinese market. News 77143547 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/in-nazi-germany-jazz-was-an-act-of-defiance/a-77143547?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Nazis denounced jazz music as "degenerate art," despite its widespread popularity in Germany. Amid crackdowns on freedom of expression, groups of jazz-loving teenagers formed the Swing Youth in rebellion. Culture 77292937 Tue, 26 May 2026 11:58:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/putin-offers-debt-relief-to-new-recruits-for-ukraine-war/a-77292937?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss New recruits for Russia's war in Ukraine will have debts up to 10 million rubles canceled under a presidential decree. Another new law reportedly foresees the use of Russian armed forces to protect citizens abroad. News 77296681 Tue, 26 May 2026 10:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/belgium-train-collides-with-school-bus-several-dead/a-77296681?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A train has crashed into a school bus near a town close to Brussels, killing at least four people, including two children. News 77270063 Tue, 26 May 2026 10:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/where-are-us-forces-stationed-in-europe/a-77270063?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The United States operates various bases across the European continent. DW breaks down what these sites are used for, and how many troops are stationed there. World 77248308 Tue, 26 May 2026 09:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-wind-boom-trump-couldn-t-stop/a-77248308?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Even with fierce opposition, offshore wind projects are multiplying along US coasts — signaling a massive shift in energy. Environment 77291415 Tue, 26 May 2026 08:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/unseasonal-may-heat-wave-grips-europe/a-77291415?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The UK and France have registered record May temperatures as western Europe swelters under a "heat dome." Such extremes are occurring more often as the planet warms. News 77248293 Tue, 26 May 2026 06:57:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/berlin-hauptbahnhof-at-20-a-rail-hub-with-symbolic-power/a-77248293?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Berlin's central station was inaugurated in May 2006. Beyond its functionality, the modern glass-and-steel structure was built to play a key role in reunified Germany. Culture 77236838 Mon, 25 May 2026 16:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/will-spacex-s-ipo-fund-life-on-mars-and-a-trillionaire/a-77236838?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss SpaceX is launching history's biggest public listing, propelling Elon Musk's wealth into the stratosphere. DW explores whether the firm's out-of-this-world ambitions are truly cosmic or another black hole for investors. Business 77272115 Mon, 25 May 2026 10:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-more-than-1-900-missing-children/live-77272115?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Authorities say there are 1,933 missing children cases nationwide, up 6.8% from the year before. And, travellers in Germany seem nervous when it comes to air travel, amid the war in Iran, a survey suggests. News 77268215 Mon, 25 May 2026 07:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-dr-wolff-cosmetics-company-is-going-all-in-on-ai/a-77268215?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss This medium-sized, family-run business has embraced artificial intelligence to stay competitive. All employees are encouraged to learn about and apply LLMs. Germany 77279415 Mon, 25 May 2026 05:47:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/blinded-by-the-light-pollution-cities-seek-to-restore-night/a-77279415?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Artificial lights are blotting out the moon and stars, harming human health, and disrupting the natural world. Why is this a problem? And how can we stop it without sitting in the dark? Environment 77263797 Mon, 25 May 2026 04:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-are-europe-s-biggest-defense-projects-in-trouble/a-77263797?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Disputes over leadership, military priorities and industrial control are threatening to fracture Europe's €100 billion fighter jet project — with tensions now spilling into a Franco-German tank project as well. World 77280884 Sun, 24 May 2026 16:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/madrid-protesters-decry-rising-rents-and-housing-shortage/a-77280884?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Housing has long ranked among the top concerns in Spain, where demand has risen because of tourism and immigration-driven population growth. News 77261733 Sun, 24 May 2026 13:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-plans-to-address-growing-use-of-date-rape-drugs/a-77261733?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany's justice minister is seeking harsher penalties for the use of date-rape drugs in sexual assaults. But victims say more needs to be done about a growing problem. Germany 77233460 Sun, 24 May 2026 06:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/displaced-ukrainians-risk-home-seizure-under-russian-law/a-77233460?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Russia is tightening control over property in occupied Ukrainian territories, requiring owners to register under Russian law. Many Ukrainians say returning to do so would put their safety and freedom at risk. World 77248463 Sun, 24 May 2026 05:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/enhanced-games-why-crippling-injuries-are-the-least-of-it/a-77248463?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Doping in sports is nothing new. Athletes at the Enhanced Games will know the risks — severe injury, even paralysis. But bioethicists are also concerned we're opening the gates to altering our fundamental human biology. Science 77274618 Sat, 23 May 2026 20:22:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/serbia-police-clash-with-protesters-urging-early-elections/a-77274618?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Officers fired teargas and stun grenades as tens of thousands rallied against President Aleksandar Vucic's government. The demonstration went ahead despite the state rail operator canceling trains to and from Belgrade. News 77260976 Sat, 23 May 2026 19:22:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/cyprus-election-expected-to-shake-up-national-politics/a-77260976?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Cyprus goes to the polls to elect a new parliament on Sunday. The vote is expected to reshape the country's political landscape, weaken traditional parties and accelerate the rise of new anti-establishment movements. World 77213765 Sat, 23 May 2026 12:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-is-pentecost/a-77213765?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss People new to Germany are often surprised by the number of public holidays in the spring. Pentecost is one of them, but its significance is not well-known. Culture 77271372 Sat, 23 May 2026 08:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-record-numbers-take-german-passport-in-2025/a-77271372?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A record number of people received a German passport in 2025, a media report says. Numbers have been rising since Germany changed citizenship requirements in 2024. News 77209816 Sat, 23 May 2026 06:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/czechia-uproar-over-sudeten-german-gathering-in-brno/a-77209816?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The first gathering of Sudeten Germans in Czechia since World War II is happening this weekend, despite a political backlash that has exposed tensions over one of Central Europe's most painful historical legacies. World 77265460 Sat, 23 May 2026 06:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-rapid-militarization-threatens-basic-rights/a-77265460?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Ten human rights organizations say security interests are increasingly being prioritized over fundamental rights in Germany. The scathing criticism was presented in their "2026 Fundamental Rights Report." Germany 77248236 Fri, 22 May 2026 21:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/kevin-warsh-trump-ally-at-the-federal-reserve/a-77248236?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Never before has a chair of the US Federal Reserve been so controversial. Who is Kevin Warsh? Can he preserve the Fed's independence, or will he become Donald Trump's puppet? Business 77211690 Fri, 22 May 2026 18:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/us-or-iran-who-will-win-the-hormuz-endurance-game/a-77211690?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Tehran is betting that its sanctions‑hardened economy can outlast the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Washington, meanwhile, is contending with elevated oil prices, renewed inflation pressure and rising global recession risks. Business 77197682 Fri, 22 May 2026 13:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-dying-dream-of-the-dead-to-be-at-peace-with-life/a-77197682?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Many people have vivid dreams shortly before death. Research suggests the dreams are not a sign of confusion — but may help both the dying and their loved ones make sense of loss. Science 77250853 Fri, 22 May 2026 10:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-happened-to-jailed-belarus-dissident-raman-pratasevich/a-77250853?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss In 2021, Belarus diverted a Ryanair plane to seize opposition journalist Raman Pratasevich. What has happened to him since, and why is he now seemingly supporting the Belarusian regime? World 77248443 Fri, 22 May 2026 06:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-the-cannes-2026-films-reflect-a-world-in-conflict/a-77248443?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Various works explore the impact of authoritarianism through a historical lens, while one thriller on corruption is set in Putin's Russia. Culture 77252189 Fri, 22 May 2026 06:08:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/dw-exclusive-germany-s-far-right-afd-vows-to-make-history/a-77252189?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The AfD looks set to take power in a German state for the first time. In a DW exclusive, the front-runner in Saxony-Anhalt discusses plans to detain immigrants and revamp the school system, and relations with Russia. Germany 77237887 Thu, 21 May 2026 17:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ebola-patient-in-berlin-why-germany-s-helping/a-77237887?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss An Ebola‑infected US doctor is being treated under the highest safety standards in a specialized isolation unit in the German capital, Berlin. The facilities are considered to be among the best equipped worldwide. Science 75022175 Thu, 21 May 2026 15:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/will-germany-s-aviation-tax-cut-lower-ticket-prices/a-75022175?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The tax cut aims to ease the burden on the aviation industry and make flying slightly cheaper. However, some experts warn that it is unlikely to have a meaningful impact on ticket prices. Business 77249238 Thu, 21 May 2026 15:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-reaches-out-to-gulf-states-over-iran-war/a-77249238?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany no longer believes it can play a mediating role in the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. Instead, the German government is working to strengthen its ties with the Gulf states. Germany 77247916 Thu, 21 May 2026 13:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-dw-s-alican-uludag-released-but-trial-continues/a-77247916?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A Turkish court has allowed DW reporter Alican Uludag to leave detention as his contentious trial opens. He is accused of having "insulted" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which in Turkey can carry a jail sentence. News 77244356 Thu, 21 May 2026 12:49:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/latvia-scrambles-nato-jets-in-drone-alert-the-latest-of-several-in-baltic/a-77244356?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Latvia's military said NATO planes responded to at least one drone flying in its airspace. It's the latest in a string of such incidents in the Baltic, one of which eventually toppled Latvia's government. News 77212854 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-2026-world-cup-squad-announcement-neuer-returns/a-77212854?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Two years after retiring from international football, Manuel Neuer is back in Germany's 2026 World Cup squad. Sports 77238401 Thu, 21 May 2026 09:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/extreme-climate-scenario-fades-but-warming-continues/a-77238401?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The rapid rollout of renewable energy is helping to shift emissions trends, but expected temperature rises remain high as the UN moves to tighten countries' commitments. Environment 77233006 Wed, 20 May 2026 15:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/montenegro-at-20-eu-ambitions-and-serbian-ties/a-77233006?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Twenty years after seceding from the state union with Serbia, Montenegro is seen as a Western Balkan frontrunner for EU membership but remains marked by corruption, unresolved divisions and Serbia's political influence. World 77198696 Wed, 20 May 2026 14:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/freiburg-s-europa-league-final-proof-another-way-can-work/a-77198696?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Bundesliga side Freiburg might have lost their first-ever European final to Aston Villa, but their European run is a reminder that success in football can be achieved without big spending or a loss of identity. Sports 77231457 Wed, 20 May 2026 14:22:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-records-high-numbers-of-online-child-abuse-cases/a-77231457?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Efforts to regulate social media have had little effect so far, according to Jugendschutz.net. The government-funded organization says young people in Germany are defenseless against online hate and violence. Germany 77228979 Wed, 20 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/german-authorities-arrest-2-on-china-high-tech-espionage-allegations/a-77228979?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Two Munich residents have been arrested on suspicion of working for a Chinese intelligence service, seeking to obtain and pass on high-tech information with "military applications." News 77221711 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:39:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-targets-press-freedom-in-trial-of-dw-s-alican-uludag/a-77221711?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss DW correspondent Alican Uludag has been in custody in Turkey for three months, in part on charges of "insulting the president." He is set to appear in court for the first time on Thursday, though only via video link. World 77136726 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:01:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-stephen-colbert-s-late-show-mattered/a-77136726?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss As the final curtain falls on "The Late Show," a brief history of the evolution of the late-night tradition and Stephen Colbert's satire. Culture 77226919 Wed, 20 May 2026 10:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/researchers-spot-humpback-whales-off-australia-and-brazil-longest-lifetime-journey-on-record/a-77226919?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Researchers have observed two humpback whales swimming between Australia and Brazil. It's the longest travel distance humans have ever recorded for the species. News 77099295 Wed, 20 May 2026 08:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-meta-wants-to-profile-13-year-olds-on-insta-facebook/a-77099295?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Instagram and Facebook have a problem with underage users — there's too many of them. Parent company, Meta, aims to root out under-13s with an age-profiling AI. This plays into a debate about a teenage social media ban. Science 76961584 Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/eu-is-failing-to-cut-pesticide-use/a-76961584?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss With binding cut targets scrapped, the European Union's pledge to halve pesticide use is stalling — even as controversial chemicals like glyphosate remain on sale across the bloc. Environment 77201096 Wed, 20 May 2026 07:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/enhanced-games-pushing-human-potential-or-lethal-circus/a-77201096?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Investors like Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr. see the Enhanced Games as proof of how far human limits can stretch. For doping experts, the danger is clear and grave. DW explains the latest controversial sporting event. Sports 77202087 Tue, 19 May 2026 15:44:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/pioneer-of-pop-music-cher-turns-80/a-77202087?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Cher has had countless hits and sparked more than a few controversies — while always doing things her own way. At 80, she remains as iconic as ever. NRS-Import 77220071 Tue, 19 May 2026 15:04:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-beefs-up-civil-defense/a-77220071?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany's government wants to spend €10 billion to better protect its population in case of emergencies. The backlog is huge. Germany 77211054 Tue, 19 May 2026 13:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/hearing-aids-may-cut-noise-by-reading-brain-signals/a-77211054?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss In a crowded room, it can be impossible for hearing aid users to focus on what they want or need to hear. Research into auditory neurotechnology may enhance sounds and voices and reduce noise in real-time. Science 77193402 Tue, 19 May 2026 04:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-china-became-russia-s-economic-lifeline/a-77193402?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Hot on the heels of Donald Trump's visit, Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping. DW explores how China's trade and financial support is helping keep Russia's economy afloat. Business 77193205 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-2030-climate-goals-in-danger-experts-warn/live-77193205?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Headlines in Germany this Monday include higher than planned CO2 emissions, plans to ramp up civil defense measures, and Chancellor Merz meeting euroskeptic Bulgarian Premier Rumen Radev. News 77166282 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-crisis-hit-chemical-industry-seeks-revival/a-77166282?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Hit by high energy costs and regulation, Germany's chemical companies are scaling back production at home while expanding abroad. Can the trend be reversed? Business 77194483 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/elversberg-bundesliga-newcomers-from-tiny-town-make-history/a-77194483?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A team from a small southwestern German town of just 7,000 inhabitants has made history by sealing promotion to become the 59th club to play in the Bundesliga. Sports 71524627 Mon, 18 May 2026 06:31:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ebola-in-africa-why-it-s-a-constant-threat/a-71524627?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Ebola is highly contagious and deadly. It spreads internationally, such as in the May 2026 outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. But that doesn't automatically make it a pandemic. Science 77173665 Sun, 17 May 2026 14:44:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/german-singer-heino-pushes-back-against-the-far-right-afd/a-77173665?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A far‑right politician in Germany used schlager icon Heino in election advertising without his consent. Heino is now demanding compensation for pain and suffering. Germany 77189049 Sun, 17 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/tiger-escapes-enclosure-near-leipzig-one-person-injured/a-77189049?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss An escaped tiger has injured a 73-year-old man near Leipzig, with police saying they shot the animal. German media reported the tiger was owned by a controversial performer. News 77182456 Sun, 17 May 2026 08:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-and-japan-test-hydrogen-future-with-bmw-toyota-cars/a-77182456?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss During a recent visit to Japan, Germany's transport minister Patrick Schnieder toured hydrogen projects aimed at bringing the fuel into the mainstream. Business 77184917 Sun, 17 May 2026 07:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/dead-humpback-whale-off-denmark-is-timmy/a-77184917?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Divers have confirmed that a dead humpback whale spotted off Denmark is the same creature that spent weeks beached off Germany's Baltic coast. It comes two weeks after a contentious rescue operation. News 77095911 Sat, 16 May 2026 12:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/from-collection-to-connection-how-museums-are-redefining-themselves/a-77095911?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Gone are the days when museums were just places to see art and artifacts. On International Museum Day, DW looks at how museums are becoming unique spaces of community engagement and participation. Culture 77171724 Sat, 16 May 2026 07:23:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/andreas-rettig-you-can-t-separate-sports-and-politics/a-77171724?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico is sparking discussions beyond the realm of football. DFB Director Andreas Rettig discusses the Germany team and the geopolitical situation in an interview with DW. Sports 77149458 Fri, 15 May 2026 10:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/iconic-german-musician-udo-lindenberg-turns-80/a-77149458?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss From a historic East German concert to a hit with rapper Apache 207, Udo Lindenberg has shaped German rock music like few others. Even at 80, the "Panikrocker" is still reinventing himself. Culture 70375872 Fri, 15 May 2026 10:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/asteroid-2026-jh2-no-need-to-worry-about-it-hitting-earth/a-70375872?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss This big asteroid was discovered shortly before it was expected to hurtle past Earth. Any time you see a headline about asteroids approaching the planet, you can relax. Big and small asteroids fly by all the time. Science 77131796 Fri, 15 May 2026 09:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/fifa-got-greedy-―-why-football-fans-in-india-may-not-be-able-to-watch-world-cup-games-on-tv-this-year/a-77131796?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The 2026 World Cup is weeks away, but one of the most populated countries in the world doesn't have a broadcasting deal. Why? Sports 77118050 Thu, 14 May 2026 14:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/lab-grown-tyrannosaurus-leather-more-chicken-than-dinosaur/a-77118050?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A handbag is promoted as the "world's first T. rex leather product". But scientists are questioning its authenticity. Culture 77115925 Thu, 14 May 2026 14:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/who-is-mario-draghi-this-year-s-charlemagne-prize-winner/a-77115925?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Charlemagne Prize honors those who advance European unity. This year's winner is Italy's Mario Draghi, a former European Central Bank chief and a key architect of European stability during a time of economic crisis. World 77158590 Thu, 14 May 2026 08:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/honda-reports-first-loss-since-1957-as-it-waters-down-ev-strategy-but-shares-rise-on-2026-forecasts/a-77158590?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Japanese carmaker pursued an aggressive switch towards electric vehicles that it's now trying to walk back. Despite posting its first loss since 1957, its share price spiked on more buoyant predictions for 2026. News 77147566 Thu, 14 May 2026 08:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/china-goes-electric-but-can-it-get-off-coal/a-77147566?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The world's clean energy superpower also emits the most CO2. But coal-fired power may have peaked as China electrifies its economy with ever more renewables. Environment 77155757 Thu, 14 May 2026 00:56:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/us-drops-bond-requirement-for-fifa-world-cup-ticket-holders/a-77155757?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Fans from five African World Cup qualifying nations with valid tickets are exempt from paying a hefty bond. But fans from several other countries still face major hurdles to seeing their teams play in the United States. News 77091563 Wed, 13 May 2026 12:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/fake-tiktok-fans-and-pop-music-s-unethical-marketing/a-77091563?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Do indie darlings like Sombr and Geese owe their success to TikTok "trend simulations"? The question has sent shockwaves through their fan base. Yet manipulated charts are as old as the music business itself. Culture 77075741 Wed, 13 May 2026 09:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/china-s-new-rules-give-the-west-a-new-headache/a-77075741?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Beijing now has strong new powers to punish firms for pulling manufacturing out of China. Multinationals are increasingly caught in a web of coercion and complex rules as they try to operate across the US, EU and China. Business 77130563 Wed, 13 May 2026 08:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/satellites-add-a-new-layer-to-global-poverty-data/a-77130563?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A new study using satellite data finds that 58% of the global population has been assigned to the wrong tier in the UN's Human Development Index. That can have real-world consequences for how aid reaches people. Science 76779473 Wed, 13 May 2026 07:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-men-are-less-worried-than-women-about-climate-change/a-76779473?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss From petro-masculinity to electric trucks: why men disengage from climate action and what might bring them back. Environment 77137100 Tue, 12 May 2026 17:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/hotter-2026-and-el-nino-could-trigger-extreme-fires/a-77137100?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss More than 150 million hectares — over twice the size of Texas — burned globally in the first months of 2026. With a high chance of a supercharged El Nino, the second half of the year could be even worse. Environment 77135968 Tue, 12 May 2026 14:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bundesliga-kathleen-krüger-appointed-hamburg-s-head-of-sport/a-77135968?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Hamburg have appointed Kathleen Krüger as the club's new board member responsible for sport. She becomes the first woman to fill such a role at a Bundesliga club on a permanent basis. Sports 77080170 Tue, 12 May 2026 11:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/sport-helping-displaced-lebanese-living-in-stadium-to-cope/a-77080170?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss More than a million people have been forced to flee their homes in southern Lebanon due to fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. As many shelter in Beirut stadiums, sport is sometimes a welcome distraction. Sports 77114886 Tue, 12 May 2026 08:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/hijab-wearing-german-beauty-contestant-takes-on-the-afd/a-77114886?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss As a Miss Germany contestant, Büsra Sayed wore a hijab on stage. This had never happened before — and the far-right AfD didn't like it. Her response went viral. Germany 77122959 Mon, 11 May 2026 15:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/hantavirus-how-is-the-outbreak-being-contained/a-77122959?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship are returning to their home countries, some with symptoms, many without. What happens to these people and what is being done to contain the spread? Science 19251296 Mon, 11 May 2026 14:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/architecture-of-remembrance-and-hope-daniel-libeskind-at-80/a-19251296?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Famous for designing the Jewish Museum Berlin and the Ground Zero project in New York, the architect has created dozens of memorable buildings worldwide. Culture 77122374 Mon, 11 May 2026 13:44:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/hantavirus-how-it-differs-from-covid/a-77122374?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss In 2018-2019, the Andes virus hantavirus spread person-to-person in Argentina. Eleven people died — but it was stopped. Analysis of that outbreak shows the current one can also be stopped. Science 60295060 Mon, 11 May 2026 10:31:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/endemic-epidemic-pandemic-what-s-the-difference/a-60295060?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Andes hantavirus outbreak shows how easily disease labels are misunderstood — and why they describe patterns of spread, not how dangerous a virus is. Science 77047750 Mon, 11 May 2026 09:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/somali-piracy-disrupts-global-shipping-and-trade-routes/a-77047750?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss As ships reroute around Africa to avoid Middle East conflict zones, piracy off Somalia is back. The resurgence is driving up insurance, transit times and security costs, putting new pressure on global supply chains. Business 77056586 Mon, 11 May 2026 06:58:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-is-hollywood-missing-from-cannes/a-77056586?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss There are no US blockbusters premiering at the Cannes Film Festival this year. So who's snubbing who? Culture 76970827 Sat, 9 May 2026 12:16:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/new-film-portrays-thomas-and-erika-mann-with-an-oddly-twisted-premise/a-76970827?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Premiering at Cannes and starring Sandra Hüller, Pawel Pawlikowski's "Fatherland" is set during the Cold War — a complex period for the prominent anti-Nazi intellectuals. Culture 77069828 Sat, 9 May 2026 07:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/eurovision-2026-politics-collide-with-a-blockbuster-show/a-77069828?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Controversy over Israel's participation and boycotts unprecedented in scale are already weighing on the Eurovision Song Contest before it even kicks off in Vienna. Culture 76880848 Fri, 8 May 2026 04:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/celebrated-broadcaster-and-naturalist-david-attenborough-turns-100/a-76880848?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The still-sprightly centenarian has been knighted twice, nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, and is perhaps the world's most recognizable nature lover. Culture 77064560 Thu, 7 May 2026 14:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-prices-will-drop-but-too-late-for-traveling-fans/a-77064560?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Among many firsts at World Cup 2026, FIFA has tried its hand at dynamic pricing and acting as a secondary seller. The tactic has seen a ticket listed for over $2 million, but many games seem undersold. What's going on? Sports 77066865 Thu, 7 May 2026 10:49:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-the-eu-sees-chinese-solar-tech-as-a-major-security-risk/a-77066865?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Europe's solar boom is powered by Chinese technology. But experts warn Chinese-made tech could threaten the continent's safety and even create blackouts. Now, Brussels is aiming to reduce its dependence. Business 77072250 Wed, 6 May 2026 20:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bayern-munich-exit-champions-league-in-semifinal-to-psg/a-77072250?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Holders Paris Saint-Germain are one game away from retaining the Champions League after knocking out German champions Bayern Munich. Bayern can still complete the domestic double but again miss out on the big one. Sports 77061364 Wed, 6 May 2026 14:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/covid-pioneer-biontech-the-fall-of-germany-s-pandemic-hero/a-77061364?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss BioNTech, once celebrated for its COVID-19 vaccines, is grappling with falling demand, restructuring and the departure of its founders. Can its ambitious cancer trials turn it from a one-hit wonder into a biotech giant? Business 76807499 Wed, 6 May 2026 12:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/venice-biennale-in-crisis-the-controversies-explained/a-76807499?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Following the resignation of the jury over Russia's and Israel's disputed participation, the traditional Golden Lion will not be awarded this year. Culture 77053959 Wed, 6 May 2026 08:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/hungary-s-new-government-pushes-for-euro-by-2030/a-77053959?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Hungary's new leadership wants the country to adopt the euro by the end of the decade while repairing strained ties with Brussels. But with a weak economy and tight deadlines, experts warn the path will be steep. Business 77047977 Wed, 6 May 2026 08:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-the-strait-of-hormuz-fuel-crisis-means-for-air-travel/a-77047977?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Does travel insurance cover flight cancellations caused by the Iran war? Travelers could face major disruption as the jet fuel crisis threatens summer flights. Culture 77052783 Wed, 6 May 2026 08:04:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-rosalia-became-a-global-pop-force/a-77052783?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss From a small town in Spain to sold-out global arenas, Spanish singer Rosalia has built her career with precision rather than luck. How did she do it? Culture 77047777 Tue, 5 May 2026 12:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-is-hantavirus/a-77047777?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, reportedly from hantavirus. The dangerous Andes strain has been confirmed in two cases. What are the symptoms, and how is it transmitted? Science 76813409 Tue, 5 May 2026 10:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-sea-that-is-vanishing-in-real-time/a-76813409?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The world's largest inland body of water is retreating at an alarming speed. From stranded buildings to vanishing habitats, scientists warn the Caspian Sea may be approaching a tipping point. Environment 77046616 Tue, 5 May 2026 08:56:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/from-india-to-iran-how-hitler-redefined-aryan-for-the-nazis/a-77046616?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss According to Nazi ideology, an ideal "Aryan" was blond, blue-eyed with athletic features. The term is still tied to Nazi Germany, but its origin lies elsewhere. Culture 76959753 Mon, 4 May 2026 16:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/dubai-s-image-as-a-financial-hub-faces-its-biggest-test-yet/a-76959753?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Amid the smoldering Iran war, wealthy elites are quietly shifting capital and other assets out of Dubai and heading to Singapore and Switzerland. Just how resilient is the emirate's safe-haven reputation? Business 77032858 Mon, 4 May 2026 14:56:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-saudi-arabia-is-withdrawing-from-sport/a-77032858?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss There are few major sports left that are not supported by investment from Saudi Arabia. But with the kingdom pulling out of golf and canceling planned events and contracts elsewhere, is the Saudi sports era over? Sports 77030846 Mon, 4 May 2026 09:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/women-s-champions-league-bayern-fall-to-barcelona-in-semis/a-77030846?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Bayern Munich have come up short in their bid to win the Women's Champions League for the first time after losing to Barcelona in the semifinals. Sports 77018399 Sat, 2 May 2026 11:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/alex-zanardi-f1-driver-and-multiple-cart-and-paralympic-champion-dies-at-59/a-77018399?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Italian race driver turned Paralympian Alex Zanardi has died aged 59. The former Formula 1 driver and two-time CART champion lost his legs in a horrific crash at the peak of his powers, but his drive to compete endured. News 76862702 Fri, 1 May 2026 05:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/gender-investment-gap-are-women-catching-up-with-men/a-76862702?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Online brokers are tapping into the potential of female investors. Tailor-made products and branding campaigns are on the rise. Will this help bridge the gap between women and men when it comes to investing? Business 76998832 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:08:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/iran-s-vafaei-playing-for-more-than-snooker-glory/a-76998832?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss After years lost to visa battles, Hossein Vafaei is finally delivering on his early promise as a snooker prodigy. He's hoping to inspire people back home amid the turmoil in Iran. Sports 76985131 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/study-busts-myth-german-spring-fatigue-doesn-t-exist/a-76985131?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Do we really feel more tired in spring? Researchers in Switzerland say, "there's no such thing as spring fatigue." But it is a deep cultural phenomenon in German-speaking countries. Science 76992981 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/a-new-climate-club-minus-the-fossil-fuel-lobby/a-76992981?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Frustrated by blocking coalitions, 50-plus nations at the inaugural talks on exiting fossil fuels made one thing clear: it's all about how — not whether — to phase out coal, oil and gas. Environment 76920556 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/will-eu-bring-in-a-windfall-tax-on-oil-companies/a-76920556?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Five countries, including Germany, want the EU to bring in a so-called windfall tax to target energy companies benefiting from the price crisis. It can be done, but it's complex. Business 76975354 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-uae-s-opec-exit-is-a-blow-to-saudi-arabia/a-76975354?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC to pump more oil on its own terms. The break strips Saudi Arabia of a key partner and adds to growing uncertainty over the cartel's future. Business 76979827 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/football-afghan-women-s-team-recognized-in-blow-to-taliban/a-76979827?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Banned from playing football and sent into exile, Afghanistan's women's team has had to fight to regain international status. That newly awarded recognition is a "hard slap to the face" of the Taliban, a player told DW. Sports 76962870 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/extreme-weather-and-green-energy-on-the-rise-in-europe/a-76962870?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Europe's climate extremes have hit new highs — but renewables are now supplying nearly half of the continent's electricity. World