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Laos: First villager rescued from flooded cave

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 23:31
Seven villagers entered the cave last week and became trapped inside by flash flooding that blocked their way out. Five of them were found two days ago alive and in good health.

Romania's political crisis deepens

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 21:54
After Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government fell in early May, Romania's moderate parties have struggled to chart a new course — opening the door for the far right to gain ground.

US judge halts Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 19:57
The billion-dollar "anti-weaponization" fund was meant to compensate people who Trump sees as victims of so-called "lawfare" by Joe Biden's administration.

EU unblocks €16 billion in Hungary assistance as Magyar promises reforms

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 19:20
Reforms under new Prime Minister Peter Magyar will enable the EU to free up billions in frozen assistance for Budapest. The EU's Ursula von der Leyen announced the news as Magyar visited Brussels.

Netherlands allows Kanye West to perform despite protests

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:46
US rapper Kanye West will be allowed to perform in the Netherlands despite Dutch lawmakers and Jewish activists seeking to ban him from the EU country over multiple antisemitic scandals.

Ethiopia election 2026: Tigray excluded and on edge

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:31
As Ethiopia is heading to the polls, the Tigray region won't be participating in the vote for the second time, with tensions simmering on. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his Prosperity Party meanwhile are expected to win.

Iran war: US to lift naval blockade of ports, Trump says

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:19
US President Donald Trump also said he is going to make a "final determination" on a deal with Iran during a meeting in the White House Situation Room. DW has more.

South Korea pushes nuclear-powered submarine plan

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 16:34
Seoul's plans for nuclear-powered vessels come as regional rivals ramp up undersea capabilities, raising concerns over a widening military buildup.

Iran war: Oman stuck between Trump and Tehran

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 15:11
Oman is one of the most important mediators between Washington and Tehran. So why did Donald Trump threaten the sultanate with a military strike?

Germany deepens Taiwan ties amid China tensions

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 15:01
A German delegation, known as the Berlin-Taipei Parliamentary Friendship Group, recently visited Taiwan, drawing criticism from Beijing. Two lawmakers told DW the visit was important for expanding economic partnerships.

Pigeons' livers may enable magnetic navigation when the sun doesn't shine, study finds

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 14:49
A research team in Germany has published new data on how pigeons use magnetic fields as a navigation method when visibility is limited. A key part of the long-sought answer could lie in an unexpected organ, their livers.

Experts: Germany's progress on climate goals insufficient

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 14:30
The Council of Experts on Climate Change has found that Germany has both accomplished and simultaneously failed to meet its 2025 climate goals.

Kenya court blocks US plan for Ebola quarantine facility

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 14:20
The US proposal to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya has been met with fierce backlash from medical workers in the East African country, where no cases have been confirmed.

Israel, Lebanon set for Pentagon talks after heavy strikes

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 13:13
Officials from Israel and Lebanon are set to meet for security talks in Washington DC after Israel launched hundreds of airstrikes on Lebanon this week. Meanwhile, JD Vance says a deal with Iran is close. DW has more.

Germany news: Climate activists target tank factory

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 11:47
Climate activists have carried out protests across the industrial Ruhr Valley ahead of a weekend of climate action. Meanwhile, Germany's footballers have undergone doping tests ahead of the World Cup. DW has more.

India news: Top court allows Vinesh Phogat's Asiad entry

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 11:39
The Supreme Court of India has cleared the way for Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat to compete in the Asian Games trials. Meanwhile, the Karnataka governor has accepted Siddaramaiah's resignation.

India news: Below-average monsoon outlook raises concerns

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 11:39
India is set to receive below-normal rainfall this monsoon season. Meanwhile, the Karnataka governor has accepted Siddaramaiah's resignation. Follow DW for more.

The Superbug spill: When medicine goes rogue

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 11:01
Pharmaceuticals have been found in waterways almost everywhere in the world, fueling antibiotic-resistant superbugs that no longer respond to treatment. Is there a way out?

Superbug crisis: How drugs that cure you end up in rivers, soils

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 11:01
Pharmaceuticals have been found in waterways almost everywhere in the world, fueling antibiotic-resistant superbugs that no longer respond to treatment. Is there a way out?

What makes a vanity project? A history of building for power

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 10:32
As Donald Trump proposes costly redesigns for Washington D.C., the questions arise: When do grand projects serve the public — and when do they serve the leader?

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