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Niger still seeking stability after 3 years of military rule

Sat, 07/25/2026 - 12:00
The military government in Niger promised social, security, and economic improvements when it took power in 2023. Three years down the line, there are mixed reviews on its performance.

Europe wildfires rage on, forcing 200,000 from homes

Sat, 07/25/2026 - 11:17
Hot, arid weather and strong winds have continued to fuel wildfires in France, Spain and Italy, devastating huge swaths of land and forcing mass evacuations. As national emergencies are declared, the danger remains.

Eco wins: Cities, creatures, and tech are saving the day

Sat, 07/25/2026 - 10:25
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.

India news: 'Cockroaches' end protest after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns

Sat, 07/25/2026 - 09:21
India's Cockroach movement says it is ending its protests following talks with the government. That's hours after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation.

India: Cockroaches end protest after education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns

Sat, 07/25/2026 - 09:21
India's Cockroach movement says it is ending its protests following talks with the government. That's hours after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation. Follow DW.

India: Education minister resigns amid student-led protests

Sat, 07/25/2026 - 09:21
Dharmendra Pradhan announced he was resigning from his post amid growing protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party. DW has more.

Iran war: Houthis vow response to 'dangerous escalation' by Saudi Arabia

Sat, 07/25/2026 - 06:54
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claim that civilian sites were targeted in Saudi strikes on the Yemeni port city of Hodeida. Saudi Arabia says it hit military targets. DW has more.

Trump addresses rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner

Sat, 07/25/2026 - 06:29
The event was originally scheduled for April but was disrupted by the alleged attempted assassination of Donald Trump. His hourlong speech combined jokes with attacks on members of the press.

Starship completes 1st test flight since SpaceX IPO

Sat, 07/25/2026 - 05:08
Starship splashed down in the Indian Ocean to complete its 13th test flight and its first since Elon Musk's SpaceX went public in June.

Iran war: Saudi-led coalition attacks Yemen's Hodeida port city

Sat, 07/25/2026 - 03:50
The strikes come after the Iran-backed Houthis attacked several Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea in recent days. The escalation comes as the US and Iran also vie for control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. DW has more.

Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. merger amid lawsuit

Sat, 07/25/2026 - 01:40
Paramount has agreed to freeze its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until as late as June 2027. Twelve states have argued that the deal would create a "media behemoth" that would harm the US entertainment industry.

ICC votes to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan

Sat, 07/25/2026 - 00:07
Members of the International Criminal Court have voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan has denied the accusations.

Poland's main opposition collapses over far-right slide

Fri, 07/24/2026 - 22:41
A power struggle within Poland's main opposition force has come to a head. But a move to expel former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki may greatly weaken the right-wing party's popularity.

Trump threatens EU with tariff probe over Google, tech fines

Fri, 07/24/2026 - 21:46
US President Donald Trump has said he will initiate a tariff investigation against the EU in response to fines against US tech companies. He cited the latest case that Google lost on Thursday, as well as others.

Russia hits drone demonstration near Kyiv, killing 10

Fri, 07/24/2026 - 20:55
Ukraine says 10 were killed and around 100 injured in the strike, a day after Zelenskyy met with officials from US arms giant Raytheon. Meanwhile, in St. Petersburg, another Wildberries warehouse came under drone fire.

Iran war: Yemen's Houthis deny they closed Bab al-Mandeb Strait

Fri, 07/24/2026 - 18:48
The Iran-aligned Houthi militia group instead says it has only established a "naval blockade" of Saudi ships in the Red Sea. It comes as the US and Iran also vie for control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. DW has more.

Yemen's Houthis deny they closed Bab al-Mandeb Strait

Fri, 07/24/2026 - 18:48
The Iran-aligned Houthi militia group instead says it has only established a "naval blockade" of Saudi ships in the Red Sea. It comes as the US and Iran also vie for control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. DW has more.

US floats AI 'kill switch' to stop rogue AI models

Fri, 07/24/2026 - 18:28
A rogue AI agent has sent a "wake-up call" about the perils of the fast-evolving technology, sparking calls to provide a US government kill switch. But what exactly does that mean, and what are the issues with it?

Europe wildfires: Thousands flee by boat as fires spread, merge

Fri, 07/24/2026 - 18:06
Tens of thousands of people used cars and boats to escape wildfires raging in southwestern France. In Spain's Madrid region, authorities declared a national emergency after at least two fires merged.

Europe wildfires: Many flee by boat as fires spread, merge

Fri, 07/24/2026 - 18:06
Tens of thousands hopped onto cars and boats to escape southwestern France's wildfires. In the Madrid region, authorities declared a national emergency as at least two fires merged.

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