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Ceasefire in sight? What's next for Russia's war in Ukraine

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:01
Four years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, is the end finally in sight? DW spoke to US political experts about why they think US home elections could bring about a ceasefire.

Iran war: Oil stocks being used up at record pace, IEA warns

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:47
The International Energy Agency warned of "rapidly shrinking buffers." Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi is en route to Delhi for a BRICS gathering which is set to be dominated by the conflict. DW has more.

Germany news: Carmakers paint bleak picture on jobs

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:29
German automakers say there is a strong likelihood of huge job losses over the next decade. Meanwhile, Germany's football fans are wondering whether former national keeper Manuel Neuer is set to return. DW has more.

China’s new rules give the West a new headache

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:15
Beijing now has strong new powers to punish firms for pulling manufacturing out of China. Multinationals are increasingly caught in a web of coercion and complex rules as they try to operate across the US, EU and China.

Satellites add a new layer to global poverty data

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 11:15
A new study using satellite data finds that 58% of the global population has been assigned to the wrong tier in the UN's Human Development Index. That can have real-world consequences for how aid reaches people.

India's Modi cuts size of convoy in austerity move — reports

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:50
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly reduced the number of vehicles in his official convoy. The reports come as Modi is making an austerity appeal to Indians. DW has the latest.

Why men are less worried than women about climate change

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
From petro-masculinity to electric trucks: why men disengage from climate action and what might bring them back.

Is caring about the climate unmanly?

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:33
The answer is complex — and says a lot about how masculinity works in the modern world.

Trump-Xi Summit: Trump to ask Xi to 'open up' China

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 07:41
President Donald Trump is expected to address the Iran war, trade and Taiwan in talks with China's Xi Jinping. DW has more.

Nauru moves to change its name in break from colonial past

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 06:55
The parliament of Nauru has agreed to change the South Pacific microstate's name to "Naoero". A referendum will now take place on the constitutional change.

Nauru moves to changes its name in break from colonial past

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 06:55
The parliament of Nauru has agreed to change the South Pacific microstate's name to "Naoero". A referendum will now take place on the constitutional change.

Argentina sees vast protests against Milei's university cuts

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 06:06
Organizers estimated that some 600,000 students, university staff, union members and opposition supporters attended the protest in Buenos Aires alone.

OpenAI boss Sam Altman says Musk wanted control of company

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 02:27
Sam Altman testified in trial that could determine the future of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.

Canvas owner secures student data in deal with hacking group

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 22:23
The ShinyHunters hacking group stole student data from the popular education platform Canvas last week. Parent company Instructure apologized for the hack and said Canvas "remains safe to use."

Iran: Surge of political prisoners amid US-Israel war

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 21:16
Amid the US-Israel war with Iran, as the world breathlessly watches the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran is quietly increasing pressure on political prisoners. Advocates are sounding the alarm, warning of mass executions.

EU invites Taliban members to discuss Afghan migrant returns

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 21:05
The European Commission has invited officials from Afghanitan's Taliban to discuss the returns of certain migrants. It's controversial on humanitarian grounds, and because Brussels doesn't recognize Taliban authority.

War in Iran: Despite Iranian attacks, Doha steps up mediation efforts

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 20:19
Qatar is intensifying regional mediation efforts despite the Iran war bringing airstrikes and cutting off Doha's access to global oil markets. But can Qatar leverage its ties to the US and Iran for its own benefit?

Hotter 2026 and El Nino could trigger extreme fires

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 20:02
More than 150 million hectares — over twice the size of Texas — burned globally in the first months of 2026. With a high chance of a supercharged El Nino, the second half of the year could be even worse.

El Nino could trigger extreme fires worldwide in 2026

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 20:02
More than 150 million hectares — over twice the size of Texas — burned globally in the first months of 2026. With a high chance of a supercharged El Nino, the second half of the year could be even worse.

As super 'El Nino' looms, wildfires are set to heat up

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 20:02
More than 150 million hectares — over twice the size of Texas — burned globally in the first months of 2026. With a high chance of a supercharged El Nino, the second half of the year could be even worse.

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