Subscribe to Deutsche Welle News feed Deutsche Welle News
Deutsche Welle
Updated: 2 hours 1 min ago

Belgium's state-owned railway shines light on Holocaust role

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 17:34
A Holocaust survivor and the son of a Nazi collaborator have shared their experiences at Brussels' Train World museum. Talking to students, they warned of the dangers of forgetting history.

Whale stranded off Germany's coast gets stuck again

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 16:54
The unlucky humpback was spotted stranded on a sandbank in the Bay of Wismar, less than two days after being set free.

Zelenskyy visits Doha as Ukraine, Qatar sign defense pact

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 16:47
Ukraine and Qatar have agreed to cooperate on high-tech projects and share battlefield expertise on countering missile and drone threats.

Pope Leo tells Monaco to use 'gift of smallness' for good

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 13:45
Pope Leo XIV decried the widening gap between the rich and poor during a visit to the tiny European principality. He called on the ultra-wealthy residents of the tax haven to channel their prosperity toward justice.

Germany news: 13-year-old boy killed in Witten stabbing

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 13:34
The boy's mother and another child were seriously injured in what police called a domestic dispute. As Merz and Trump trade barbs, the chancellor says Germany could help with mine clearing in Hormuz. DW has the latest.

Earth Hour: Monuments to go dark as 20th edition kicks off

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 11:31
The 20th edition of Earth Hour has begun in New Zealand and will slowly progress around the globe. The event aims to raise awareness about climate change.

Iran war: Houthis claim attack on Israel, Zelenskyy in UAE

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 11:14
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed an attempted missile strike on Israel, their first such attack of the war. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the UAE to discuss defense cooperation. DW has more.

Indonesia rolls out social media ban for under-16s

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 11:05
Indonesia's ban on social media for children under 16 is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. It comes amid growing global pressure on Big Tech over youth safety online.

Solar is winning the energy race

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 10:28
The world’s cheapest power source is scaling at warp speed, pushing coal, gas and nuclear aside.

The turbulent history of US-Cuban relations

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 10:08
Donald Trump is not the first US president to have expansionist ambitions for Cuba. The US has a long history of trying to control the island — and of antagonistic relations with its government.

India: Modi inaugurates new international airport in Noida

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 10:04
The new international airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, which will service New Delhi, will see up to 70 million passengers a year once fully operational. DW has the latest information.

Tiger Woods released on bail after Florida car crash

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 08:56
The golf star was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence after emerging unhurt from a car crash. Police suspect Woods was "impaired on medication" — but he refused a urine test.

Bank of America settles Epstein case for $72.5 million

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 06:38
A lawsuit claimed the bank ignored red flags tied to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operations. The bank denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle.

Iran war: US troops wounded in strike on Saudi base

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 04:58
Several troops were injured, two of them seriously, in the Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, which also damaged US aircraft. Follow DW for more.

Nepal: Former PM Oli arrested over deadly protests

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 03:41
Ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was also taken into custody amid probe into their roles during deadly anti-corruption protests last September, which killed 76 people.

Florian Wirtz inspires Germany past Switzerland

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 00:36
Germany got the better of Switzerland in Basel, and it was Liverpool's Florian Wirtz who inspired them to victory.

Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of DUI after car crash

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 23:29
Authorities said Woods was showing signs of impairment. No injuries were reported.

US Republicans reject Senate bill to end shutdown, fund TSA

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 23:18
US House Republicans have rejected a Senate bill to end the partial government shutdown. With Congress deadlocked, President Trump has signed an executive action to pay airport security officers.

Iranians suffer from internet blackout as well as US-Israeli strikes

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 22:16
As Israeli and US strikes continue to hit Tehran and the regime has imposed an internet blackout, locals say that the uncertainty about the whereabouts of their relatives and what is happening is almost 'unbearable.'

Syria: Wives of the missing push for legal reform

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 21:47
Decades-old family laws affect hundreds of thousands of women and children, as custody and inheritance are in the hands of male relatives, and remarriage remains impossible. Is Syria moving toward equality?

Pages

Deutsche Welle News