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EU negotiators agree new rules on vital medicines

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 09:08
A new agreement aims to tackle the drug shortages that have plagued the bloc. Among other things, it would make it easier to use public funds to support the production of essential medicines.

US: LA area mayor to plead guilty to acting as Chinese agent

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 08:39
The mayor of a Los Angeles suburb with a heavy Chinese-American presence has resigned after admitting to acting as a Chinese propaganda agent. Eileen Wang now faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail.

South Africa's Ramaphosa refuses to resign over cash scandal

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 03:59
Despite the establishment of an impeachment committee, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has ruled out resigning over the cash heist scandal.

Iran war: Trump says ceasefire 'on life support'

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 01:21
After rejecting Tehran's response to the US peace proposal, President Donald Trump warned that the ceasefire in the war with Iran was "on life support." Follow DW for the latest.

Ukrainian children held in Russia: militarized, 'reeducated'

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 01:07
A Ukrainian initiative to repatriate abducted Ukrainian children reports that at least 20,000 girls and boys are being held by Russian families and authorities. Can these children ever find their way home?

Slovenia, Spain and Ireland won't air Eurovision over Israel's participation

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 20:33
The three European countries are boycotting the popular song contest over Israel's participation in it. More countries have said they won't be taking part.

White House press dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 20:18
A California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

Hantavirus: How is the outbreak being contained?

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 18:34
Passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship are returning to their home countries, some with symptoms, many without. What happens to these people and what is being done to contain the spread?

Hantavirus: How is the outbreak being contained as passengers return?

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 18:34
Passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship are returning to their home countries, some with symptoms, many without. What happens to these people and what is being done to contain the spread?

EU greenlights sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlers

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 18:12
Long blocked by Hungary's former government, the punitive EU measures are aimed at "extremist" Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. Israel has denounced the move as "arbitrary and political."

Religion steers Bengal politics in Bangladesh, India — again

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 17:50
Bengal, a region known for its secular traditions, is seeing a rise of religion in politics as Islamists grow stronger on the Bangladesh side of the border and Hindu nationalist BJP takes power in India's West Bengal.

Architecture of remembrance and hope: Daniel Libeskind at 80

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 17:07
Famous for designing the Jewish Museum Berlin and the Ground Zero project in New York, the architect has created dozens of memorable buildings worldwide.

Hantavirus: How it differs from COVID

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 16:44
In 2018-2019, the Andes virus hantavirus spread person-to-person in Argentina. Eleven people died — but it was stopped. Analysis of that outbreak shows the current one can also be stopped.

Germany news: 1-in-6 retailers fear for future

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 16:39
About one-in-12 German businesses worry about survival, with twice as many retailers jittery. Meanwhile in Stuttgart, five pro-Palestinian activists face trial over attacking an Israeli defense company site. Follow DW.

Germany news: One-in-six retailers fear for future

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 16:39
About one-in-12 German businesses worry about survival, with twice as many retailers jittery. Meanwhile in Stuttgart, five pro-Palestinian activists face trial over attacking an Israeli defense company site. Follow DW.

Nigeria's solar boom faces cost and policy barriers

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 16:36
Nigeria's rising solar imports signal a search for alternatives to unreliable grid power and high fuel costs. But adoption is being held back by steep upfront prices, limited financing and policy uncertainty.

Ukraine: EU sanctions Russians over 'systematic unlawful deportation' of children

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 16:19
The EU is sanctioning 16 individuals and seven entities over alleged child abductions. The UK also issued fresh sanctions, and Germany's defense minister visited Kyiv amid a shaky ceasefire. DW has the latest.

What will happen to Iran's nuclear material?

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 16:02
Iran is believed to have over 440 kilograms of enriched uranium, which could be turned into weapons-grade nuclear material. Despite Trump's pledge to get the "nuclear dust," Tehran has kept it out of US reach.

Philippine lawmakers move to impeach VP Sara Duterte

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 14:13
Lawmakers in the Philippines have voted for proceedings to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte. A Senate trial could remove her from office and block any 2028 presidential run.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer 'not walking away' after local election mauling

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 13:55
Keir Starmer has said he takes "responsibility" for Labour's poor election performance, but also for putting matters right again. "I know I have my doubters and I know I need to prove them wrong, and I will," he said.

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