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DR Congo peace roadmap: Will the fighting finally end?

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 19:25
A new roadmap sets out the conditions toward peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). But disagreements over M23 rebels, Rwanda's role, and security concerns remain, and could still derail the process.

The new Bundesliga season is here, but has the glow gone?

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 17:54
Another Bundesliga season arrives, but are the golden years of Germany's top football league already over, and what can it do to change its course?

Trump says Canada to face 50% auto, steel tariffs from 2027

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 17:13
The latest threat comes after the neighbors failed to reach a deal to avert a 50% US levy on a range of other Canadian goods. Ottawa says it plans to impose retaliatory tariffs.

Iran protest victim: 'They were shooting to kill'

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 16:40
DW spoke with several Iranians affected by a brutal crackdown at the hands of the Tehran's security forces during the height of massive public protests in January.

Myanmar: Why Rohingya refugees can't return

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 16:20
Nine years after the Rohingya were driven from Myanmar, claims of progress on refugee returns have revived talk of repatriation.

US announces bid to further isolate Iran economically

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 14:35
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has outlined what he called "unprecedented" moves to isolate Iran economically. He said it will focus on third countries, warning those who don't comply will "share" in the isolation.

Star violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter: 50 years on stage

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 14:35
Anne-Sophie Mutter constantly reinvents herself. For her 50th onstage anniversary, the star violinist is surprising audiences with sounds from around the world and never-before-recorded commissions.

US to unveil new Iran sanctions, says war entering 'endgame'

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 14:35
In what Donald Trump has called "economic D-Day," the US says the new economic sanctions will be "the single greatest financial offensive ever marshaled." Tehran says any support of the measures is an "act of war."

Syria sentences Assad-era top Muslim cleric to life in prison

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 14:32
Muslim cleric Ahmad Hassoun was convicted of crimes including inciting sectarian violence and justifying murder. He is the latest Syrian official aligned with ousted President Bashar Assad to face trial.

Dutch pull out of 'no longer neutral' Eurovision

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 11:43
The Netherlands will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, the state broadcaster has said, citing divisions over the situation in Gaza. It's the second time the country is boycotting the event.

Scientists discover new 'immune hubs' in skull bone marrow

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 11:17
In mouse skull marrow, 'immune hubs' that actively defend the brain have been discovered. Similar cells exist in human skulls, but their role remains unclear.

Spiraling health costs force Iranians to delay care

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 11:13
A single chemotherapy session in Iran can cost six times the monthly minimum wage. As drug prices soar and medicine is in short supply, doctors say more patients are delaying or abandoning treatment.

India news: Police used 'excessive force' on CJP protesters

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 11:05
Amnesty International alleges that police in the capital New Delhi and the state of Bihar used excessive force against youth-led Cockroach protesters. Full details and more in DW's roundup of major headlines in India.

Germany news: State premier visits VW for crisis talks

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 10:29
Political leaders are visiting car giant Volkswagen for crisis talks, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz meets party colleagues after a testing summer. DW has more.

Burnham likens Ukraine fight to British stand against Nazis

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 09:07
Andy Burnham's first trip abroad as prime minister includes co-chairing a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing and holding talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The visit comes on Ukraine's Independence Day. DW has more.

Ukraine news: UK PM Burnham arrives in Kyiv to show support

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 09:07
Andy Burnham's first trip abroad as PM will see him co-chair a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing and meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The visit comes as Ukraine marks its 35th independence day. DW has more.

New Zealand proposes social media ban for under-16s

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 08:45
The government is set to follow Australia's lead and introduce a bill banning children from social media. But the plan already faces opposition from within the ruling coalition.

US: Wildfire forces mass evacuations near Reno, Nevada

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 08:18
A wind-driven wildfire has forced roughly 42,000 people to evacuate and destroyed homes as fire crews continue to battle extreme conditions.

Ukraine news: UK PM Burnham to visit Kyiv in show of support

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 04:04
Andy Burnham's first trip abroad as PM will see him co-chair a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing and meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The visit comes as Ukraine marks its 35th independence day. DW has more.

Norway: King Harald's health has 'deteriorated,' palace says

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 02:14
The 89-year-old King of Norway is Europe's oldest reigning monarch. He has been suffering from a blood condition.

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