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Germany gets ahead in the new space race

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 22:25
German companies of all sizes and all over the country are developing satellites and space applications. They want to be part of the lucrative industry, which is increasingly crucial for civilian and military purposes.

Could Romania and Moldova reunite?

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 20:21
Moldovan leader Maia Sandu and her Romanian counterpart Nicusor Dan want to reunite their countries. Is that a realistic scenario?

Germany news: Dead humpback whale off Denmark is 'Timmy,' who spent weeks stranded in Baltic Sea

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 18:40
Divers have confirmed that a dead humpback whale spotted off Denmark is the same creature that spent weeks beached off Germany's Baltic coast. Meanwhile, it's relegation decision day in the Bundesliga. DW has more.

Thailand: Bangkok rail crossing collision kills at least 8

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 18:30
A collision between a freight train and a bus occurred in downtown Bangkok. Fatal road accidents are not uncommon in Thailand.

UK far-right group stages anti-immigration protest in London

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 18:00
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson gathered thousands in London, urging them to "get involved" or "lose their country forever."

Middle East updates: Big crowds at Nakba Day rally in London

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 17:50
Big crowds have gathered in London to honor Nakba Day. Meanwhile, Iran's state TV reports that European countries are discussing the safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Germany's housing crisis hits immigrants hardest

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 16:59
The German housing market crisis is deepening social inequality. Newcomers in particular are struggling to find affordable housing — with consequences for integration, education, and the labor market.

Study: Immigrants disadvantaged in German housing market

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 16:59
The German housing market crisis is deepening social inequality. Newcomers in particular are struggling to find affordable housing — with consequences for integration, education, and the labor market.

'From collection to connection': How museums are redefining themselves

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 15:46
Gone are the days when museums were just places to see art and artifacts. On International Museum Day, DW looks at how museums are becoming unique spaces of community engagement and participation.

US: New York's Long Island railway workers go on strike

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 12:33
Nearly 300,000 passengers rely on the LIRR daily to travel between New York City, its boroughs and suburban Long Island.

Taiwan urges Trump to advance arms deal after China summit

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 12:22
Taiwan reminded the US of its commitment to provide it with arms after the US president warned the democratic, self-governing island against formally declaring independence in the wake of his summit with China's Xi.

China, US, Israel compete in fast-growing laser weapons race

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 12:13
More Gulf states are turning to laser weapons to combat drones in the Iran war. Israel even loaned the UAE theirs. But do they actually work?

Germany news: Nearly half the country wants governing conservative coalition out

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 11:57
A survey has shown that just 30% of people in Germany want the coalition government to continue. Meanwhile, pro-Palestinian demonstrators are to hold a march in Berlin to mark Nakba Day. DW has more.

Australia: Man dies after shark attack off holiday island

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 09:46
A 38-year-old man has died after being bitten by a shark in waters off Rottnest Island in Western Australia. It is the second shark death this year amid a rise in attacks.

India news: PM Modi visits the Netherlands at start of Europe tour

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 09:25
Modi is looking to deepen India's trade agreements with its European partners and diversify beyond China-centric supply chains. Meanwhile, Indian farmers are once again clashing with the police. Follow DW.

Trump says IS second in command killed in Nigeria

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 06:52
US President Donald Trump said Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a high-ranking member of the "Islamic State," was killed in a joint mission between US and Nigerian forces.

US stops Poland troop deployment after Germany pullout order

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 02:56
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the US have criticized the Trump administration's plans to cancel a troop deployment to Poland. It came after Trump ordered the pullout of 5,000 troops from Germany.

Middle East: Israel, Lebanon agree to extend truce, US says

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 22:03
The US says Israeli and Lebanese delegations have agreed to extend a ceasefire for 45 days. The truce has reduced the volume of fighting, but violations are commonplace, particularly in southern Lebanon. DW has more.

Germany news: Chancellor Merz says he wouldn't advise his kids to go to the US

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 20:03
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he wouldn't currently advise young Germans like his children to move to the US to study or work. He cited "the social climate that has suddenly developed." DW has more.

Islamic feminism more widespread in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 18:42
Many Bosnian Muslim women want to attend mosque on Fridays and to play a greater role in decision-making. Slowly the official structures of the Islamic Community are changing.

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