How a Ugandan lost 20 years of her life to xenophobia
After decades of building lives in South Africa, renewed anti-immigrant tensions in 2026 forced hundreds of African migrants to leave. A Ugandan who spent two decades in South Africa shared with DW how she's coping.
Iran signals gas price hike as fuel crisis looms
Iranian authorities want to dampen fuel consumption, but a sudden increase in gasoline prices risks social unrest as many Iranian households are already under severe economic pressure.
Lebanon's pilot zone plan: Can it work?
The Israeli army has handed so-called "pilot zones" back to the Lebanese, The move is meant to facilitate an end to fighting between Hezbollah and Israel, and to Israeli occupation. But locals and experts are skeptical.
Bayreuth Festival opens with celebration and commemoration
To mark its 150th anniversary, the Bayreuth Festival remembers victims of the Holocaust — and confronts its founder's antisemitism.
France: DJ Kavinsky found dead at Paris home
The star of the French electro scene, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, was best known for his 2010 single Nightcall which he performed at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Japan: Hospitals struggle after deadly Kumamoto earthquake
Rescuers are searching for survivors after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern Japan, killing over a dozen people and causing widespread damage. DW has more.
Germany: How effective are exit programs for Islamists?
Germany has set up many programs to help individuals break away from the radical Islamist scene. Following the Islamist terror attack on Berlin's Pride event, critics say the programs are ineffective.
Germany news: BMW to cut up to 8,000 jobs
The auto giant BMW has become the latest German car company to announce major job cuts, projected to shed 8,000 by the end of 2027. Meanwhile, new ministers have been appointed to the German government. DW has more.
India news: Police issue FIRs over 'abusive' posts against Modi
Delhi police asked X to provide details on users who allegedly posted or shared "abusive" content on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Follow DW for more.
US bans Chinese and foreign-made humanoid robots
The Trump administration has banned the import of humanoid and quadruped robots manufactured outside the United States, citing national security concerns. The ban could strain diplomatic tensions with China.
Europe wildfires: France expands mass evacuations as Spain battles record blaze
Over 20 aircraft have been deployed to fight new fires west of Bordeaux, and Spanish firefighters fear two fires could merge west of Madrid. Scientists say climate change is fueling more extreme fires across Europe.
How two wars and El Nino could fuel world hunger
The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East haven't yet crippled global food supplies. Add a powerful weather pattern like El Nino, however, and the risks multiply.
How Iran, Ukraine wars and El Nino could fuel world hunger
The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East haven't yet crippled global food supplies. Add a powerful weather pattern like El Nino, however, and the risks multiply.
The Slovak village questioning its UNESCO status
The picturesque village of Vlkolinec in Slovakia has been on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 1993. Vlkolinec was recently in the headlines for wanting to be taken off the list. DW visited the village to find out why.
Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with aiding terrorism
Moscow has escalated its pressure on Telegram, accusing the platform of hosting tools used to coordinate deadly attacks and sabotage across Russia.
Germany: How weather extremes impact local agriculture
Heat, drought, heavy rain and late frosts are taking a toll on German farmers. They increasingly respond with adapted varieties, new crops, modern breeding techniques and modified farming methods.
US: Trump's intelligence chief pick Jay Clayton confirmed by Senate
Clayton's appointment comes as Trump lately has renewed false claims about the 2020 election, drawing scrutiny over the administration's handling of intelligence agencies ahead of the midterms.
Iran war: US, Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed Iraqi militias
The US military said it thwarted an "attempted surprise attack" by Iran that came after a days-long lull in fighting. Meanwhile, Israel's Netanyahu hailed an "excellent" meeting with Trump. Follow DW.
Iran war: US says Iranian missiles intercepted
The US military said it thwarted an "attempted surprise attack" by Iran that came after a days-long lull in fighting. Meanwhile, Israel's Netanyahu hailed an "excellent" meeting with Trump. Follow DW.
Japan: Rescue 'race against time' after deadly earthquake hits Kumamoto
Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, at least two women were killed after a shopping mall partially collapsed in the town of Kashima.
