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Far-right AfD threatens eastern Germany's energy transition

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 16:07
Germany's far-right AfD wants to revive coal and nuclear power and curb non-EU immigration. Businesses in eastern Germany warn that its policies could harm the economy.

Can inspectors return to Iran's nuclear sites?

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 16:04
The UN nuclear watchdog says inspections of Iran's nuclear program are possible in principle. The bigger question is whether Tehran will allow meaningful access.

Sudan: Catastrophe unfolding in el-Obeid: UN rights envoy

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 16:03
As summary executions, abductions, torture and sexual violence plague el-Obeid, Sudan, the UN's human rights chief said the world must take action to stop preventable atrocities.

Sick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in Europe

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 15:52
Sick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries?

Germany: Voters are skeptical of reform proposals

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 14:56
The German government is aiming to get the country back on track with a wide range of reforms. However, the latest Deutschlandtrend survey shows that the public remains unconvinced.

Monaco IDs suspect in bomb attack on Ukrainian oligarch

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 13:31
Authorities have issued an Interpol Red Notice and arrest warrant against a woman from Ukraine identified as suspect in a bombing that injured a Ukrainian-born businessman sanctioned by Kyiv and two other people.

Moldova: Prime Minister Munteanu resigns

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 13:17
Alexandru Munteanu announced his surprise resignation after just eight months as head of the government. President Maia Sandu said a successor would be appointed "quickly" in order to continue Moldova's pro-EU course.

Iran: Dignitaries arrive for Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 13:09
Officials from China, Russia, India and other countries are in Tehran as Iran prepares to mourn the Supreme Leader, who was killed in an airstrike at the start of the US-Israeli campaign against Iran.

The downfall: Julian Nagelsmann out as Germany coach

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 12:59
The German Football Associationand national team coach Nagelsmann have parted ways after Germany's poor display at the 2026 World Cup.

Julian Nagelsmann out as Germany coach: The downfall

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 12:59
The German Football Association (DFB) and national team coach Nagelsmann have parted ways after Germany's poor display at the 2026 World Cup.

Germany news: Workers protest Mercedes-Benz cost-cutting

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 12:40
Thousands of Mercedes-Benz workers across Germany are protesting the carmaker's cost-cutting drive. Meanwhile, firefighters rescued two window cleaners from a faulty platform high above Frankfurt. DW has more.

India news: Indian delegation leaves for Khamenei's funeral

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 11:33
A team of Indian delegates has left for Iran to attend the state funeral of Iran's former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali ​Khamenei. Follow DW for more.

Pakistan: Bus crashes into ravine, killing at least 40

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 11:09
Authorities say the overcrowded bus was likely speeding when it veered off a mountain road in Balochistan.

Ukraine: Russia strikes kill 4 as Kyiv holds day of mourning

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 10:38
The overnight strikes by Russia came a day after massive missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, where a day of mourning is being observed.

Man dies after setting himself on fire outside UN headquarters in New York

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 09:54
A man has died after setting himself alight outside the UN headquarters in New York. Activists identified him as a Tibetan activist, though authorities have not confirmed his identity or motive.

As heat waves loom, scientists wonder how humans will adapt

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 08:51
Temperatures are set to soar in the US around the July 4 holiday, a week after Europe struck new records. With experts predicting more intense and more frequent heat waves in the future, can our bodies adapt?

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce set for star-studded New York wedding

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 07:47
City permits point to a major, star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden over the Fourth of July weekend, although the celebrity couple has not confirmed the event.

AI drones made in Germany see duty on Ukraine's front line

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 07:38
The German defense company Helsing is supplying combat drones to Ukraine and will soon provide them to the Bundeswehr. How effective are they on the front line? DW joined a Ukrainian combat mission to find out.

Venezuela leader rejects criticism for earthquake response

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 07:00
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has slammed critics for saying her government was slow to respond to the disaster. She said the criticism was "manufactured in propaganda laboratories."

South Africa, Ghana clash over migrant’s death

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 03:50
The two countries are embroiled in a diplomatic dispute following the death of a Ghanaian national in South Africa this week. It comes amid rising tensions in South Africa over undocumented migration.

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