https://www.dw.com/english/?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Deutsche Welle en 2026 DW Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:17:39 GMT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:17:39 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 78421117 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/us-south-korea-cut-short-joint-drills-after-trump-criticism/a-78421117?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Allies US and South Korea are currently holding joint military exercises. The drills will, however, wrap up earlier than planned after Trump ordered cuts. News 78420016 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/in-drought-stricken-france-tankers-supply-drinking-water/a-78420016?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss France is seeing water shortages in regions that usually have plenty of supply. This summer's extreme heat is exposing how unprepared much of the country, and Europe, is for increasing water scarcity. Environment 78421098 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/us-canada-reach-deal-that-pauses-50-tariffs-trump-says/a-78421098?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Donald Trump said the deal, reached the day before 50% tariffs were set to take effect, could also revive the controversial Keystone XL pipeline project. News 78408050 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/us-meta-hooked-children-prosecutors-say-as-trial-over-social-media-harm-begins/a-78408050?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Four US states have taken Meta to court, accusing the social media giant of deliberately making Facebook and Instagram addictive for children. Meta has denied the charges. News 78417681 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/german-africa-prize-goes-to-kenyan-social-entrepreneur/a-78417681?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Wawira Njiru organizes meals for hundreds of thousands of schoolchildren in Kenya, while at the same time supporting local farmers. For this, she is being honored by the German Africa Foundation. World 78420261 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/us-imposes-new-sanctions-on-icc-president-senior-lawyer-in-latest-escalation/a-78420261?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The US has announced it will impose additional sanctions on members of the International Criminal Court. The ICC said the latest US move against it "undermines the rule of law." News 78416604 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/minors-living-alone-on-ceuta-s-streets-at-risk-of-abuse/a-78416604?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Several thousand unaccompanied minors have gathered in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the northern coast of Africa. Illness and abuse are rife, and the authorities admit they are overwhelmed. World 78419529 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/nigeria-dozens-killed-in-plateau-state-attack/a-78419529?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Officials in Nigeria have said at least 25 people were killed in their homes when armed men stormed their village Monday night. Fears of reprisal are real as violence between Muslim herders and Christian farmers spirals. News 78419518 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-no-talks-or-conversations-with-iran-trump-says/live-78419518?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Trump also claimed that the Strait of Hormuz was "open and operating," contrary to Iranian reports. Meanwhile, Syria, the US and Turkey condemned Israeli strikes on a Syrian airbase. DW has more. News 78415895 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/afghanistan-only-5-of-labor-market-are-women-under-taliban/a-78415895?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The International Labour Organization estimates that only 5.1% of workers in Afghanistan are women, five years after the Taliban's return to power. That's less than a third of the proportion in 2019 and 2020. News 78408203 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/as-drought-hits-germany-s-harvest-will-food-prices-rise/a-78408203?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany's main farmers' association has warned of a below-average harvest after drought and crops damaged by extreme heat. DW looks into what lower yields could mean for food prices and grocery bills. Business 78413559 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/dressed-for-power-giorgia-meloni-and-the-language-of-fashion/a-78413559?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss From Giorgia Meloni's shift from dark suits to pastels to Angela Merkel's signature jackets, politicians have long used clothing to shape how voters see them. In this day and age, power dressing has evolved. Culture 78417507 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/syria-us-condemn-israeli-strikes-on-military-base/a-78417507?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Israel has not officially claimed the strikes on Abu al-Duhur airbase in Idlib, some 70 kilometers from the Turkish border. US envoy Tom Barrack called the Israeli strikes an "unnecessary escalation." News 78415444 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/should-india-be-worried-about-the-mecca-defense-pact/a-78415444?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A defense agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey brings Islamabad deeper into the security architecture of the Middle East. How is India planning to respond? World 65252602 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-how-do-i-spot-ai-generated-images/a-65252602?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Images created or manipulated with artificial intelligence tools are flooding social media. How can you know what's real and what's not? Here are a few tips. World 78413324 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:22:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/designing-food-for-a-hotter-world/a-78413324?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Inside futuristic labs, plants are scanned, stressed and analyzed. The aim is to use the results to produce plant strains that can better serve a growing population in a warming world. Environment 78414153 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/german-court-convicts-ukrainian-man-over-russia-parcel-plot/a-78414153?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The court said the man sent packages with GPS trackers from Germany to Ukraine to scope out potential sabotage targets for Russian secret services. News 78411972 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/belgium-wildfire-rains-help-high-fens-containment-efforts/a-78411972?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Firefighters continue to battle one of the worst wildfires in Belgian history near the German border. Rains and cooler temperatures are helping them bring it to heel after it ravaged an area half the size of Manhattan. News 78413321 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/trump-s-north-korea-overture-triggers-fears-for-us-alliances/a-78413321?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss In announcing scaled back joint military drills with South Korea, the US president appears to be moving toward Pyongyang just as North Korea becomes more emboldened. World 78074218 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/hyrox-a-global-fitness-sensation-made-in-germany/a-78074218?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Founded in Germany but successful worldwide, Hyrox combines running and functional training into a unique competition format. How a German idea became an international sports phenomenon. Sports 78408178 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-russia-trade-strikes-wildberries-site-hit-again/a-78408178?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Ukriane reported 10 dead in a missile strike in the northeastern Kharkiv oblast near the border. Russia, meanwhile, reported more than 600 drones approaching the Moscow area and warned the UK on suppyling drones to Kyiv. News 76039654 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:22:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/do-not-inhale-how-wildfire-smoke-affects-the-whole-body/a-76039654?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Wildfires destroy lives and livelihoods. But survivors and firefighters also suffer long-term harm to their health. A growing body of research suggests particulate matter (PM2.5) in wildfire smoke is a major culprit. Science 78400706 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-bundeswehr-troop-numbers-reach-13-year-high/a-78400706?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany's Defense Ministry is reporting a comparatively rare success story in its bid to bolster troop numbers. At the end of July, the total stood at around 186,700, roughly 3,700 more than a year earlier — a 2% boost. News 78351371 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/norway-wealth-fund-sounds-alarm-on-ai-stock-market-bubble/a-78351371?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The head of Norway's sovereign wealth fund has warned that soaring AI-driven stock valuations could trigger a sharp correction. How exposed is the world's largest sovereign wealth fund to a market downturn? Business 78397186 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/wildfires-belgium-battles-blaze-france-s-lecornu-jeered/a-78397186?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Fires are raging from Belgium to Greece as Europe suffers one of its most severe wildfire seasons to date. The blazes come amid frequent heat waves and drought that studies say are driven by human-induced climate change. News 78362462 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/tourists-seek-cooler-climates-but-at-what-cost-to-nature/a-78362462?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss With heat records continually being broken and southern summers getting hotter, travelers are heading north. Fragile ecosystems are paying the price. Environment 78395043 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-afd-is-labeled-far-right-populist-or-extremist/a-78395043?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Right wing, far right, fascist: Many terms are being thrown around in the debate about the AfD. What do they mean, and how appropriate are they when discussing the AfD? DW has a glossary. Germany 78284704 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:49:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/fatty-food-raises-risk-of-colorectal-cancer/a-78284704?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Did you know fatty foods can increase production of an acid in your gut that promotes tumor growth? That's on top of all the other health risks linked to fatty foods, like fries and burgers. Science 78391144 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-belgium-blaze-kept-out-of-germany-for-now/live-78391144?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Some residents in the Eifel town of Monschau were evacuated as a massive fire in Belgium threatened to cross the border. Meanwhile, shipping shortfalls amid low river water levels could hit the construction industry. News 78384605 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-kyiv-keeps-attacking-russian-retail-giant-wildberries/a-78384605?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Ukraine has been striking warehouses belonging to Russia's largest online marketplace, saying the attacks disrupt Moscow's military logistics. But experts see wider risks for Russia's economy. World 78387230 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:47:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bus-crash-in-hungary-kills-at-least-12/a-78387230?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Police say they have arrested the driver of a bus that crashed in Hungary, killing at least 12 people. The bus was carrying Polish pilgrims, media report. News 78385524 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:49:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/will-north-korean-forces-bolster-russia-s-ukraine-war/a-78385524?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Intelligence agencies report that North Korea could send up to 50,000 troops to support Russia in its war on Ukraine, though experts doubt this will fundamentally shift the military balance in Moscow’s favor. World 78370256 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-germany-supports-recovery-of-berlin-pride-attack-victims/a-78370256?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss After a terrorist attack, public attention tends to focus primarily on the perpetrator. But what about the victims? What support can they expect? And what lies ahead for them? Germany 78374727 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/in-germany-record-heat-meets-climate-action-fatigue/a-78374727?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Climate action does not seem to be a priority for the German government — despite record temperatures, heat-related deaths and drought. Why aren't more people taking to the streets in protest? Germany 78360176 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/russians-snap-up-new-homes-built-on-ukraine-graveyard/a-78360176?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Russia is constructing high-rises in the occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol, on the sites of buildings it destroyed. Who's buying these properties? And what happened to the Ukrainians who used to lived here? World 78319745 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:44:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/afghan-allies-still-waiting-for-the-safety-germany-promised/a-78319745?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss After the Taliban retook power on August 15, 2021, Berlin promised to bring Afghan staff to Germany. But people are still waiting to leave in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Germany 78378773 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:58:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-evacuated-villagers-return-after-eifel-wildfire-eases/live-78378773?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Most residents evacuated from the village of Gey have returned home after firefighters brought a major wildfire in Germany's Eifel region largely under control. DW has more. News 78377633 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/jason-arday-ex-cambridge-professor-at-centre-of-plagiarism-scandal-found-dead/a-78377633?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Jason Arday, the youngest ever Black professor at Cambridge, was found unresponsive at an address in London. Arday had recently resigned in the midst of a plagiarism row. News 78361311 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-firefighters-say-eifel-wildfire-now-under-control/live-78361311?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Firefighters in Germany say they have gained the upper hand in a fire that blazed for days in the Hürtgen Forest. More than 2,000 residents were forced from their homes by the flames and smoke. World 78369179 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-a-giant-madonna-help-slow-secularization-in-poland/a-78369179?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Europe's largest statue of the Virgin Mary will be inaugurated on Saturday in the Polish village of Konotopie. What will the monument mean for the village it towers over — and for the Catholic faith in Poland? World 73037945 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/berlin-s-russian-house-a-hub-for-propaganda-and-espionage/a-73037945?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Russian House stands in the heart of Berlin. Critics have long said it's being used to spread propaganda for Putin's Russia. Now, French authorities have said it is being used by the Kremlin for espionage. Germany 78362321 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-women-are-breaking-men-s-endurance-records/a-78362321?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Sophie Woods has completed the 2,000-kilometer Via Alpina faster even than the fastest-ever man. DW explains why she is not the only woman breaking men's records in extreme sports. Sports 78345729 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/hunger-stones-the-history-behind-if-you-see-me-weep/a-78345729?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Centuries-old hunger stones are emerging as Europe's rivers recede. Among the most famous is the Decin hunger stone in the Elbe River with its cryptic message. Culture 78301961 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:22:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-a-drug-help-prevent-trauma-study-with-mice-suggests-so/a-78301961?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Researchers in Munich and Stockholm blocked the lifelong social cost of early adversity in mice with a single compound. The catch: it only worked when given during the trauma, not after. Science 78359581 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/romania-shuts-nuclear-plant-hungary-dams-dry-danube-river/a-78359581?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Romania has shut down its only nuclear plant in a rare move prompted by the lack of cooling water from the Danube River. Hungary, meanwhile, is racing to dam the Danube, trying to keep its Paks plant online. News 78351269 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-s-monthly-civilian-casualties-highest-since-2022/live-78351269?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss UN monitors say civilian casualties in Ukraine hit their highest monthly level since the start of Russia's full-scale war. The latest attacks included a Russian drone strike on a train, killing two workers. World 78353414 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-germany-s-drone-defense-fails/a-78353414?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Drone defense is a priority for the German government. The latest dramatic incident involving an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig airport shows there are still substantial shortcomings. Germany 78347793 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-far-right-leader-backs-left-wing-populist/live-78347793?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The leader of the far-right AfD in Thuringia, Björn Höcke, has offered to back populist Sahra Wagenknecht as state premier. And heat-related deaths this year are now numbered at some 12,500. DW has more. News 77888704 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/does-the-clean-energy-transition-need-forever-chemicals/a-77888704?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss As nations globally move to ban forever chemicals, should renewable energy technologies be exempt for the sake of saving the climate? Environment 78341915 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/eurovision-bars-countries-at-war-from-hosting/a-78341915?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A Eurovision victory will no longer guarantee hosting rights if war or a wider security crisis affects the winning country. The change could have particular significance for recent high-flyers Ukraine and Israel. News 78341971 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-is-russia-s-yabloko-party-barred-from-upcoming-election/a-78341971?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Russia's highest court has banned anti-war opposition party Yabloko from September's parliamentary election. What does this mean for the election campaign, opponents of the war and for the political mood in the country? World 78340239 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:56:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/25-years-ohrid-agreement-is-n-macedonia-s-peace-holding/a-78340239?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A quarter of a century after the Ohrid Framework Agreement ended North Macedonia's 2001 conflict, analysts warn that peace between ethnic communities remains fragile. World 78341647 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/mozart-tribute-ends-on-sour-note-after-mass-figurine-theft/a-78341647?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A playful tribute to Mozart has turned into a whodunit after 210 gold-colored figures disappeared from one of Austria's busiest tourist spots. The mass theft forced organizers to end the outdoor display early. News 78341313 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/unconstitutional-german-intelligence-to-receive-more-powers/a-78341313?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss German intelligence agencies have been calling for more powers in the fight against cyberattacks, terrorism and extremism. Now the government has given the go. Critics warn that red lines are being crossed. Germany 78338205 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:01:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/italy-etna-eruption-in-sicily-halts-catania-flights/a-78338205?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Sicily's Catania airport has suspended flights again as Mount Etna continues to spew lava and volcanic ash. The eruption has disrupted travel during the peak summer holiday season. News 78328784 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/short-on-us-patriot-missiles-ukraine-looks-for-alternatives/a-78328784?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Russia is putting pressure on Ukraine with ballistic missiles, but Kyiv is short of Patriot interceptors. Domestic production and European alternatives take time. Can Kyiv realistically reduce its dependence on the US? World 78330003 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-cabinet-approves-intelligence-service-reforms/live-78330003?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany's domestic and foreign intelligence services are to get greater powers to deal with hybrid threats. Meanwhile, transport ministers are meeting to find solutions to increasingly low river levels. Germany 78326555 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/eu-waste-packaging-rules-why-small-businesses-are-worried/a-78326555?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The EU has introduced new rules targeting packaging waste and "forever chemicals." Although the changes will be phased in slowly, some small sellers have already paused shipments due to the additional red tape. Business 78229226 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:08:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ai-helping-create-popular-mobile-sports-games/a-78229226?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss After the World Cup and before the domestic season, many fans still crave more football. Amateur coders are helping to fill this gap. Sports 78330594 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/solar-eclipse-what-to-look-forward-to/a-78330594?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The last solar eclipse visible from the European mainland was in 1999. Here's what to expect, and how to prepare for this rare occasion. Science 78326063 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-turkey-s-new-pkk-law-bring-peace/a-78326063?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Turkey's parliament has passed a framework law for the peace process with the Kurdistan Workers' Party. What does it stipulate, why is it controversial and what does it mean for the future of the peace process? World 78325589 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/hungary-s-parliament-elects-orban-critic-as-new-president/a-78325589?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Hungary's parliament has overwhelmingly confirmed Andras Baka, formerly the head of the Supreme Court, to the largely ceremonial role of president. New Prime Minister Peter Magyar controversially removed his predecessor. News 78321723 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/making-sense-of-trump-s-executive-order-on-us-vaccinations/a-78321723?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss President Donald Trump and his Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have long tried to reduce the number of vaccinations available to the US public and even farm animals. The latest move in context. Science 78313874 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-some-shipping-stops-as-rhine-hits-new-lows/live-78313874?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The summer heat is not only causing water levels in Germany's key river arteries to drop to dangerously low levels, but also contributing to wildfires in several areas. Follow DW for more. News 78278373 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-one-german-city-plans-to-challenge-climate-extremes/a-78278373?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Western Europe has recorded its hottest-ever June and July, and extreme weather from drought to storms is here to stay. How can we adapt to a fundamentally altered climate? Cities like Kiel are trying new ideas. Environment 78300076 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-the-rhine-drought-threatens-germany-s-economic-recovery/a-78300076?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany's inland waterways still move around 5% of the nation's goods. With the Rhine at a critically low level, DW explores how the drought is hitting the economy where it hurts most. Business 78301601 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/uefa-other-football-federations-unite-against-infantino/a-78301601?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A few weeks ago, Gianni Infantino looked set for another unopposed term as FIFA president. Now, with an election looming, the beleagured football executive is counting the numbers and could be hanging by a thread. Sports 78251712 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/type-2-diabetes-in-young-women-increasingly-common/a-78251712?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss British researchers say rates of type 2 diabetes are growing most among women under 40. The disease is often underdiagnosed in women or diagnosed too late to reverse the condition's progression. Science 78287439 Sun, 9 Aug 2026 16:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-berlin-to-step-up-drone-security-research/live-78287439?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Germany is moving to counter the threats posed by drones. Meanwhile, the transport minister said he wants Deutsche Bahn bonuses tied to punctuality targets. News 78291063 Sun, 9 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/study-obesity-bigger-cancer-risk-than-previously-thought/a-78291063?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A new study has found that being significantly overweight could be responsible for more cases of cancer than previously known. Abdominal fat, in particular, increases the risk of cancer — especially among women. Science 78291551 Sun, 9 Aug 2026 00:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/fifa-warns-against-concerted-effort-to-undermine-gianni-infantino/a-78291551?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Pressure is mounting on the FIFA president Gianni Infantino after plans to sell a stake in the World Cup collapsed and fresh allegations emerged relating to his time at UEFA. News 78291550 Sun, 9 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-interior-minister-warns-of-daily-hybrid-warfare/a-78291550?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt says attacks by foreign powers have become a constant threat to Germany. His remarks come just days after an explosive-laden drone was found at Leipzig airport. News 78276609 Sat, 8 Aug 2026 10:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/when-german-catholics-and-protestants-share-a-church/a-78276609?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Each year, dozens of churches are decommissioned, demolished or repurposed in Germany. But there is a new, unique development. Germany 78264088 Sat, 8 Aug 2026 05:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-debates-reintroducing-mandatory-civilian-service/a-78264088?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Social organizations are skeptical about the government's ideas for a civilian service program that youths could choose as an alternative should Germany reinstate mandatory military conscription. Germany 78281783 Fri, 7 Aug 2026 14:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/eco-wins-hungary-goes-solar-marmots-go-viral-and-rome-gets-an-upgrade/a-78281783?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss From Hungary's accidental solar revolution to marmot crowdfunding and a long-overdue upgrade for Rome's big snake, good news comes in strange packages this week. Climate 78279279 Fri, 7 Aug 2026 11:31:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-far-right-afd-extends-its-lead-in-nationwide-polls/a-78279279?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss In the latest Sunday poll, the AfD continues to pull ahead. And more and more people are against excluding the right-wing populists from decision-making, at least on a case-by-case basis. Germany 78216799 Fri, 7 Aug 2026 08:47:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/testosterone-and-fertility-the-trade-off-men-aren-t-told-about/a-78216799?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Testosterone is trending in gyms, on social online and in politics. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth even wants troops screened for low testosterone. But taking supplements can shut down the body's natural production. Science 78269916 Thu, 6 Aug 2026 19:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/drought-threatens-power-supplies-in-danube-countries/a-78269916?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Droughts, heat and falling water levels in the Danube are hitting central and southeastern Europe hard. Hungary and Romania are experiencing an energy crisis — whereas countries like Bulgaria are better prepared. Environment 78263857 Thu, 6 Aug 2026 14:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/mata-hari-celebrated-dancer-turns-wwi-spy/a-78263857?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Mata Hari enthralled Europe's elite with her beauty and performances. Accused of spying during World War I, she faced a French firing squad in 1917. World 78071511 Thu, 6 Aug 2026 13:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/afd-threatens-to-cut-funding-for-modern-thinking-culture/a-78071511?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The far-right party could win an absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt's state election in September. Their cultural program denigrates Bauhaus, Holocaust remembrance culture and diversity in theater. Culture 78242568 Thu, 6 Aug 2026 12:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-gianni-infantino-rose-to-rule-football/a-78242568?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Gianni Infantino is staying on as FIFA president despite growing pressure to step down. So who is football's most powerful man, why did UEFA and others turn against him, and how did he reassert his authority? Sports 78145069 Thu, 6 Aug 2026 08:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-is-russia-selling-its-gold/a-78145069?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Russia has become one of the world's biggest sellers of gold over the past 12 months. It's an attempt to raise cash in the face of budget issues, but not necessarily a sign of a looming financial crisis. Business 77491854 Wed, 5 Aug 2026 12:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-hidden-problem-with-small-modular-nuclear-reactors/a-77491854?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Mini nuclear reactors are seen as a flexible energy source. Their promise: abundant energy, cheap, clean and climate-friendly with lower water use. But do the numbers add up? We look at what's behind the SMR hype. Environment 78247228 Wed, 5 Aug 2026 12:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/my-sleep-deprivation-is-your-natural-short-sleep/a-78247228?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Every so often we hear of high-ranking politicians or CEOs claiming to get by on very little sleep — some as little as three hours a night. If they're not natural short sleepers, chances are they're heading for trouble. Science 78186917 Wed, 5 Aug 2026 06:57:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ai-ecosystem-s-circular-investment-risk-or-advantage/a-78186917?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Amid talk of an AI sector bubble, one aspect is under scrutiny. Many big AI players are invested in smaller ones, who then buy the bigger firm's products. This brings risks and advantages. Business 78193418 Tue, 4 Aug 2026 14:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/south-sudan-how-climate-change-can-result-in-toxic-water/a-78193418?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Years of flooding have resulted in disastrous water pollution in South Sudan's main oil region. As communities, scientists and health workers scramble for solutions, the long-term impacts of the crisis is yet to emerge. World 78228069 Tue, 4 Aug 2026 11:04:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/tennis-star-sabalenka-supports-sport-s-new-sex-test-policy/a-78228069?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The world number one women's tennis player supports the WTA's new sex testing rules. Others are more critical of the policy. Sports 78163655 Mon, 3 Aug 2026 18:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/more-cancer-prone-why-younger-generations-may-be-at-risk/a-78163655?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Researchers are observing certain age-related types of cancer more frequently in younger people. A new study suggests this could be because younger generations are aging faster than their parents or grandparents. Science 78145287 Mon, 3 Aug 2026 14:39:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/binging-on-cringe-it-s-as-addictive-as-eating-junk-food/a-78145287?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Flexing achievements? Cringe. Expressing genuine emotions? Cringe. You want to look away, but you can’t. Cringe. It's so addictive, people have built social media careers by monetizing other people's worst moments. Science 78213350 Mon, 3 Aug 2026 10:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-happens-next-for-infantino-and-fifa/a-78213350?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under pressure after the failure of his plan to create a commercial subsidiary for the World Cup. But will he be ousted? And what is needed for that to happen? Sports 78186441 Mon, 3 Aug 2026 05:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-economic-toll-of-spain-s-wildfires/a-78186441?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Devastating wildfires are ravaging Spain's tourism, economy and nature. Could the country have done more to prevent them? Business 78206354 Sun, 2 Aug 2026 08:44:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-as-temperatures-rise-so-does-climate-skepticism/a-78206354?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Some 98% of active climate scientists say climate change is happening, and is man-made. Nonetheless, a new study shows the number of climate-change skeptics in Germany has increased. Why is that? Environment 78187451 Sat, 1 Aug 2026 11:04:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/more-women-die-in-heatwaves-but-biology-isn-t-main-cause/a-78187451?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss In country after country, more women are dying from the heat than men. But researchers say biology isn't the main reason. Age, working conditions, and unequal access to rest may drive the gap. Culture 78194776 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-really-causing-europe-s-wildfires/a-78194776?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss From Greece to France, Europe is burning. But what's the real reason for the historic blazes ripping through the continent and why are they getting harder to stop? Environment 78146908 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/from-petitions-to-memes-how-students-made-dissent-visible/a-78146908?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss From imperial China to present-day India, student movements have repeatedly adapted the tools and symbols of their age to challenge authority. Culture 78181288 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/humanoid-robots-trump-s-latest-china-trade-battle/a-78181288?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The US has banned foreign-made humanoid robots, a market Chinese tech firms dominate. Although Washington cited national security risks, analysts think Donald Trump is buying time for US robot makers to catch up. Business 78187601 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/eco-wins-from-death-strip-to-nature-haven-and-other-green-surprises/a-78187601?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A Cold War relic becomes a biodiversity haven, a Pokemon Go for trees and seagrass gets a second life. This week's eco wins come from some unexpected places. Environment 78171084 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/fifa-plans-infantino-under-pressure-as-senior-advisor-quits/a-78171084?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss After regional football federations condemned FIFA plans for private investment, Carlos Cordeiro, senior advisor to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, tendered his resignation. Sports 78152227 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/german-court-rules-that-ai-music-firm-suno-violated-copyrights/a-78152227?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany's state-mandated licensing agency, GEMA, says the verdict has "global significance," as Suno is also directed to pay yet-to-be-quantified damages. Culture 78168695 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bmw-to-volkswagen-how-deep-is-germany-s-auto-industry-cull/a-78168695?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss BMW joins VW, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz in cutting thousands of jobs, as Chinese rivals erode their market share. DW recaps the major reforms German automakers are pursuing to safeguard their future. Business 78172163 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-germany-may-stand-up-against-fifa-s-world-cup-sell-off/a-78172163?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Leading figures in German football have lined up to criticize Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. Germany is showing signs that they may be ready to oppose Infantino's re-election. Sports 78169650 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/rienzi-why-this-wagner-opera-is-so-relevant-today/a-78169650?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The opera sparked controversy long before its Bayreuth Festival premiere, and the debate hasn't died down since it came to the stage. Now, another controversy surrounds the new AI-generated Ring cycle. Culture 78164222 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/k-pop-s-bts-opt-out-of-new-asian-music-grammy-consideration/a-78164222?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The K-pop sensation BTS, snubbed when nominated for Grammys in the past, say they're not interested in winning a new Asian music category. News 78163682 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-sell-off-has-fifa-finally-gone-too-far/a-78163682?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A new FIFA proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup has been met with fury in the football world. Under Gianni Infantino’s presidency, FIFA has become increasingly profit-driven, but is this too much? Sports 78152152 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bayreuth-festival-opens-with-celebration-and-commemoration/a-78152152?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss To mark its 150th anniversary, the Bayreuth Festival remembers victims of the Holocaust — and confronts its founder's antisemitism. Culture 78126433 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-two-wars-and-el-nino-could-fuel-world-hunger/a-78126433?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East haven't yet crippled global food supplies. Add a powerful weather pattern like El Nino, however, and the risks multiply. Business 78149292 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:23:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-how-weather-extremes-impact-local-agriculture/a-78149292?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Heat, drought, heavy rain and late frosts are taking a toll on German farmers. They increasingly respond with adapted varieties, new crops, modern breeding techniques and modified farming methods. Business 78149348 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/fifa-plans-to-form-new-commercial-subsidiary-and-sell-stake/a-78149348?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss FIFA has announced plans to form a commercial subsidiary and to sell a non-controlling interest to private investors. It needs approval from member associations, but is claiming that it will benefit them financially. News 78130975 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-is-germany-building-roads-for-yesterday-s-climate/a-78130975?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss As the Autobahn buckles under heat waves, Germany is still paving roads for a past climate. Engineers know how to fix that — so what's the holdup? Environment 78141213 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bernadette-amani-living-her-dream-at-bayern-and-wafcon/a-78141213?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Bernadette Amani joined Bayern Munich in January and is now captaining Ivory Coast in their first WAFCON in 12 years. Getting to the top hasn't been a straight path for the newly crowned German double winner. Sports 78061880 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/loneliness-influencers-being-alone-brings-in-the-clicks/a-78061880?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss No friends, no dating, no problem? Many influencers are presenting social isolation as a lifestyle. But experts warn of the consequences. Culture 78130878 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/as-us-iran-war-rages-who-s-risking-the-strait-of-hormuz/a-78130878?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Though Iran continues to attack vessels as leverage in its war with the United States, data show that several shippers continue to transit the waterway. Business 78104276 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/amnesia-about-measles-risk-and-low-vaccination-rates-have-helped-us-infections-grow/a-78104276?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The latest US data show measles cases from January to mid-July 2026 totaled more than all cases in 2025. Experts blame a fall in vaccination and warn that people have forgotten measles can be life-threatening. Science 78128599 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/fifa-boss-infantino-takes-aim-at-world-cup-critics/a-78128599?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss In a strongly worded open statement, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit out at those he says were too "consumed by hate and criticism" to enjoy the tournament. Infantino brushed off a number of corruption concerns. Sports 71827106 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:44:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/car-ramming-attacks-why-do-they-keep-happening/a-71827106?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Cars are being used as weapons, to ram, kill and maim innocent people. The reasons why are not always clear, nor are solutions to preventing such attacks. Science 77956787 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/wafcon-2026-what-you-need-to-know/a-77956787?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Several months after it was supposed to start and with more teams than first planned, WAFCON 2026 is finally set to begin. The hosts want a maiden title while a tournament outsider have one of its best players. Sports 78075943 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:04:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/lenacapavir-will-slow-hiv-infections-if-there-s-enough-of-it-and-it-reaches-at-risk-groups/a-78075943?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Lenacapavir is one injection, twice a year. It's a big improvement for people in high-risk groups, currently taking a pill a day against HIV infection. But its long-term impact depends on it reaching those very people. Science 78114336 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/tour-de-france-final-stage-shortened-due-to-wildfires/a-78114336?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Security personnel assigned to the race have been redeployed to help contain major blazes near Bordeaux, reducing Sunday's final stage. News 78097358 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/eco-wins-cities-creatures-and-tech-are-saving-the-day/a-78097358?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss From an AI-powered cute little pangolin, heat mapping to cool down cities and animals reducing wildfire risks by doing their thing, these real-world climate hacks are helping communities stay ahead of a changing planet. Environment 78101943 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/highs-and-lows-as-bayreuth-festival-turns-150/a-78101943?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The Bayreuth Festival's 150th anniversary has been clouded by controversy surrounding German-Jewish speaker Michel Friedman. Yet it offers an opportunity to celebrate, including with an AI-enhanced Ring cycle. Culture 78093903 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:01:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-trump-s-forced-labor-tariffs-leave-the-world-puzzled/a-78093903?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss After the US Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's emergency tariffs, the White House has turned to another trade law linked to alleged human rights abuses. Business 78091968 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-trees-helping-fires-spread-and-what-to-do-about-it‌/a-78091968?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss With Spain declaring an emergency, France seeking EU help and Canada dealing with more than 900 hot spots, wildfires are out of control. Monocultures and climate change are partly to blame but can we stop the burning? Environment 78035296 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-vanilla-s-history-is-not-so-…-vanilla/a-78035296?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Long before "vanilla" meant bland, the bean's fandom spanned Mesoamerican elites to European courts. But it owes its ubiquity to a 12-year-old enslaved boy. Culture 77805100 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:04:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/jürgen-klopp-and-germany-a-partnership-long-in-the-making/a-77805100?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss In one of the worst-kept secrets in football, the former Dortmund and Liverpool boss has been named head coach of the German men's national team. Sports 78095577 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:04:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/klopp-named-new-head-coach-of-germany-men-s-football-team/a-78095577?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Germany has turned to Jürgen Klopp to lead a new era for the four-time world champions after their disappointing World Cup exit, with hopes of building toward future international tournaments. News 78041718 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/spain-s-solar-eclipse-trilogy-spectacle-starts-august-12/a-78041718?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss From August 2026 to January 2028, amateur and pro sky watchers are in for a series of rare solar spectacles over Spain and North Africa. Astronomers expect the events to attract millions from around the world. Science 78085650 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ecb-keeps-interest-rates-unchanged-amid-iran-war-inflation/a-78085650?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The European Central Bank has kept its base interest rates steady but said it was "closely monitoring" the energy price shock. The impact of the war against Iran on energy costs has pushed inflation over ECB targets. News 78078835 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:36:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/oil-prices-jump-as-hormuz-red-sea-crises-deepen/a-78078835?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Renewed strikes on shipping in the Gulf and the Red Sea have dealt a fresh double blow to global oil markets, with the price of crude oil once again passing $100 a barrel. DW examines what could push prices even higher. Business 78064418 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/us-citizens-are-ramping-up-pressure-on-data-centers/a-78064418?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Rapid data center construction across the US, fueled by AI, comes with serious threats to the environment, public health and energy supply. Local opposition has blocked or delayed dozens of projects. Environment 77899558 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/us-china-ai-rivalry-heats-up-as-chinese-models-gain-ground/a-77899558?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss China's AI platforms are rapidly closing the gap with their US counterparts, prompting fresh threats from the Trump administration. With accusations of intellectual property theft, could tensions boil over? Business 77951103 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/female-coaches-want-more-representation-in-african-football/a-77951103?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Female head coaches will be a rare sight at the Women’s African Cup of Nations. However, there are some promising signs. Sports 78037755 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/will-surge-in-german-business-bankruptcies-hit-growth/a-78037755?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Company insolvencies in Germany are rising sharply. Is this a sign of deeper economic weakness, or just a market correction that could ultimately benefit future growth? Business 78039537 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:08:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/austria-turns-hitler-s-birthplace-into-police-station/a-78039537?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss The house where Adolf Hitler was born in 1889 is now a police station. Austrian authorities have long sought to prevent it becoming a neo-Nazi pilgrimage site. Culture 78034288 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-vr-help-you-achieve-your-goals/a-78034288?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss A Max Planck researcher has developed VR and smartphone tools that let you "meet" your future self. The science behind it is more powerful than it sounds. Science 78055600 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/antifa-song-climbs-to-top-of-charts-after-tv-show-cancellation/a-78055600?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss German rapper Danger Dan and pianist Igor Levit had been invited to play a song for the 100th episode of a political satire show on TV. The performance was canceled at the last minute due to its message. Culture 77991886 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-the-youth-jobs-crisis-is-becoming-global/a-77991886?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Young people in much of the world face growing competition for entry-level jobs as graduate numbers rise, hiring slows and AI-driven disruption adds uncertainty to career prospects. Business 78043429 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-heat-waves-are-messing-with-your-sleep/a-78043429?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-mrss Residents across Europe have struggled to sleep during the latest record heat waves. But as the planet continues to warm, sleep deprivation could create an epidemic of mental and physical ill-health. Environment