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US country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 21:11
The family of the US country music legend announced her passing on social media. Dolly Parton's career spans more than half a century and includes a wide array of smash hits.

Grain exports stall as Ukraine steps up attacks on Russia's Black Sea ports

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 21:04
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure on the Black Sea are disrupting grain and oil exports from the port of Novorossiysk and other key hubs.

CIA director in Moscow for meetings — US media reports

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 19:23
US media outlets say John Ratcliffe was in Russia to attend meetings. Flight tracking websites had earlier detected the arrival of a US military transport plane at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport.

Houthi strikes threaten to pull Yemen back into full-scale war

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 18:31
The Iran-backed Houthis are using regional warfare to increase pressure on Saudi Arabia, while their attacks risk reopening Yemen's own conflict and disrupting shipping in the Red Sea.

Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on US goods

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 18:17
Canada's government said it would impose tariffs on some 700 US goods as of next month, amid the latest trade spat between Donald Trump and Mark Carney.

Schalke coach looks to Bosnia bond in Bundesliga return

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 17:57
After three seasons in the second division, Schalke are back in the Bundesliga. Just a year ago, few would have guessed that their revival would largely be 'Made in Bosnia.'

Can Germany defend itself against drone attacks?

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 17:51
Explosive-laden drones at Leipzig/Halle airport have exposed gaps in Germany's defenses. DW looks at how prepared the country is for future drone attacks.

Why Germany's Volkswagen could cut 100,000 jobs

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 16:57
Europe's biggest automaker, Volkswagen, faces Chinese competition, high costs and US tariffs. What could its restructuring mean for the German car industry?

VW's future could shape Germany's car industry

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 16:57
Volkswagen bosses face angry workers this week over restructuring plans that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs and threaten several German plants. DW examines the pressure on Europe's biggest automaker.

Will Volkswagen's crunch week decide Germany's auto future?

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 16:57
Volkswagen bosses face angry workers this week over restructuring plans that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs and threaten several German plants. DW examines the pressure on Europe's biggest automaker.

Germans swap friends for screens in their free time

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 16:16
People are spending less time going out with friends and more of their leisure time online. AI is now part of that shift.

Nigeria's jet fuel conundrum: Scarcity at home, abundance abroad

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 15:37
Nigeria is fast becoming Europe's biggest jet fuel supplier, as it continues to help ease ongoing shortages abroad. Meanwhile at home, the West African country’s own airlines are struggling to keep their tanks full.

Will Iran withdraw from nuclear non-proliferation treaty?

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 15:01
Iranian lawmakers have again raised the possibility of leaving a decades-old international nuclear weapons treaty. Analysts say the threat to quit may offer Tehran more leverage than an actual withdrawal.

Why Starlink won't open Vietnam's heavily censored internet

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 13:59
Starlink promises better connectivity in remote and mountainous areas. But in one of Southeast Asia's most tightly controlled online environments, more network access doesn't mean more free speech.

Can new US sanctions cripple Iran's shadow economy?

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 13:34
The US is expanding sanctions on Iran's financial networks, targeting crypto, gold, aviation and shipping. DW spoke with analysts about what could change.

Will tougher US sanctions disrupt Iran's shadow economy?

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 13:34
The US is expanding sanctions on Iran's financial networks, targeting crypto, gold, aviation and shipping. Analysts say the measures may fuel inflation and strengthen informal markets without changing Tehran's behavior.

Middle East: Iran vows response to fresh US sanctions

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 13:20
Iran vowed to push back against new US "economic D-day," sanctions saying key trading partners would resist US pressure. Meanwhile, Pakistan reports progress in US-Iran mediation efforts. Follow DW for more.

Trees are vital for cooler cities, but they need help too

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 12:39
Record-breaking heat and drought are putting urban trees at risk. Experts explain how to protect these essential assets and build city forests that can withstand the climate challenges ahead.

Canada set to announce retaliatory tariffs on US goods after talks fail

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 12:25
Tariffs of 50% on Canadian goods came into effect after trade talks collapsed. US President Trump has warned Ottawa to "fall in line," but Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has refused to accept a "bad deal."

Germany news: Third drone found in Leipzig airport probe

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 09:10
German media say investigators have found a third drone and suspected explosives linked to the Leipzig/Halle Airport incident. DW has the latest.

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