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India news: Student protests in Jharkhand enter 13th day

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 11:33
The movement in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand has gained momentum after protesters called on people to march to Jharkhand's state legislature. Follow DW.

Why is Russia selling its gold?

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 11:21
Russia has become one of the world's biggest sellers of gold over the past 12 months. It's an attempt to raise cash in the face of budget issues, but not necessarily a sign of a looming financial crisis.

Germany news: Search for second drone after Leipzig incident

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 10:34
Investigators are looking for parts of a second drone believed to have hit an aircraft after an explosive-laden drone was found on a runway. Germany's interior minister has spoken of a "new level of danger." DW has more.

Exiled PM Sheikh Hasina vows return to Bangladesh

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 10:16
Sheikh Hasina vowed to return to Bangladesh despite facing a death penalty, telling supporters that fear could not decide her "duty to the people."

What's behind the Algeria-Morocco rivalry?

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 08:10
Morocco and Algeria have been at odds for decades, chiefly over the disputed Western Sahara region. But their rivalry now extends far beyond the territory.

FIFA president Infantino to stay on after crisis meeting

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 04:10
FIFA's leadership has apologized for the controversial plan to open the World Cup to private investment. The plan has since been scrapped.

US: Abdul El-Sayed wins contentious Michigan Senate primary

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 22:46
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed defeated moderate Haley Stevens in a contest seen as a proxy war for the future ideological direction of the Democratic party.

Will Russia start a fresh mobilization drive?

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 22:43
Russia is preparing a new mobilization campaign to boost troop numbers, Ukrainian officials and independent Russian media outlets report. The Kremlin denies this.

WHO's Tedros visits DR Congo as Ebola outbreak accelerates

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 22:36
The head of the World Health Organization warned that "we must urgently and massively scale up all our efforts" against the latest Ebola outbreak, with new cases doubling in some hotspots in the past week alone.

WHO's Tedros vists DR Congo as Ebola outbreak accelerates

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 22:36
The head of the World Health Organization warned that "we must urgently and massively scale up all our efforts" against the latest Ebola outbreak, with new cases doubling in some hotspots in the past week alone.

Germany: Court jails far-right youth terror cell members

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 20:09
A Hamburg court has handed down stiff prison sentences to members of the far-right terrorist group "Last Wave of Defense." Politicians are warning that those drawn into extremist violence are getting younger.

Germany: Leipzig explosive drone 'new level of danger' — Minister

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 19:26
Germany's Interior Minister Dobrindt, who cut his summer break short to deal with the Leipzig Airport situation, said the incident was being treated as a "hybrid attack scenario." DW has the latest.

Germany news: Explosive drone defused at Leipzig airport

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 19:26
A German airport was disrupted for hours after an explosive-laden drone was discovered near one of the runways. Meanwhile, members of a youth terror cell were found guilty in Hamburg. DW has the latest.

Fears of renewed conflict in Ethiopia

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 18:22
Military activity in and around the disputed city of Alamata has sparked concerns that the fragile peace that followed the 2020–2022 Tigray War could unravel.

India's Gen Z protest enters a new online battle

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 17:59
The streets are quiet, but a fight over the legacy of the Cockroach Janta Party movement is intensifying across Instagram, memes and social media.

Middle East: Israel strikes southern Lebanon, accuses Hezbollah of 'blatant' ceasefire violation

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 17:36
Israel's military says it is conducting "precision strikes" against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, after calling on residents of Mansouri to evacuate. DW has more.

Hiroshima survivors warn against Japan's rearmament

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 15:58
On the anniversary of the atomic bombings, survivors and activists tell DW Japan's military buildup risks eroding its longstanding commitment to pacifism.

The hidden problem with small modular nuclear reactors

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 15:54
Mini nuclear reactors are seen as a flexible energy source. Their promise: abundant energy, cheap, clean and climate-friendly with lower water use. But do the numbers add up? We look at what's behind the SMR hype.

A glowing future for nuclear power? Mini reactors explained

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 15:54
Mini reactors are seen as a flexible energy source. Their promise: abundant energy, cheap, clean and climate-friendly with lower water use. But do the numbers add up? We look at what's behind the SMR hype.

Sleep: Do you really need eight hours of shuteye?

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 15:14
Every so often we hear of high-ranking politicians or CEOs claiming to get by on very little sleep — some as little as three hours a night. If they're not natural short sleepers, chances are they're heading for trouble.

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