How renewed fighting in Tigray could spread across the Horn of Africa
The fresh hostilities in Ethiopia's Tigray region come after months of growing animosity between rebel forces and the federal government. Horn of Africa expert Martin Plaut warns of possible regional spillover.
Donald Trump hosts Xi Jinping for state dinner with tech titans.
Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with the two having toasted each other at a lavish state dinner after their summit meeting. America's top tech bosses were also present at the dinner.
Trump hosts Xi for state dinner with tech bosses
Donald Trump has rolled out the red carpet for Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with the two set for a lavish state dinner after their summit meeting. America's tech bosses and prominent Chinese executives are also present.
Trump and Xi hold US-China talks in Oval Office
The presidents of the world's two largest economies are in Washington for what Donald Trump has billed a "big day." Bilateral trade, AI and geopolitics are all on the menu. Follow DW for the latest.
EU to condemn war in Ukraine at G20 even if Putin attends
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to the G20 summit in Miami by the United States. Multiple members of the group have called for Moscow's exclusion over its invasion of Ukraine.
AI systems shifted their answers toward both left- and right-leaning users in a study. Could sycophantic chatbots deepen political divides?
A study shows chatbots mirror users' politics, part of a broader tendency known as AI sycophancy. Researchers fear this could deepen polarization.
Could flattering AI make humanity turn on itself?
A study shows chatbots mirror users' politics, part of a broader tendency known as AI sycophancy. Researchers fear this could deepen polarization.
Germany news: Berlin officially withdraws Olympics bid
Berlin's decision to withdraw its Olympic bid means that only Munich and the western Rhine/Ruhr region are left in the running as potential Olympic hosts. DW has more.
Czech PM Andrej Babis reiterates importance of NATO for his country but rejects calls to increase defense spending
The US and NATO want Czechia to spend more on defense. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis says Prague cannot afford faster increases, despite growing warnings about the threat from Russia.
'Pope fever' takes hold as Pope Leo visits France
Pope Leo XIV is expected to draw large crowds during his visit to France. As part of his trip to Europe, he's also set to address the continent's future and some of the challenges ahead.
UNGA: Netanyahu, Abbas to speak as Middle East dominates day
Israel's Netanyahu can expect to be greeted by protests, while the Palestinian Abbas will address the body via video after the US denied him a visa. Beyond the Middle East, rising sea levels will be on the day 3 agenda.
EU finally clinching trade deals with Southeast Asian states
After years of arduous negotiations, the EU is closing on a string of bilateral trade deals with countries in Southeast Asia. And yet, a bloc-to-bloc agreement between the EU and ASEAN remains a distant prospect.
Tensions between India and Bangladesh are in focus after Dhaka skipped the BRICS summit in Delhi
Bangladesh's absence from the BRICS summit in New Delhi has raised fresh questions about strained ties. Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's exile in India remains a major obstacle to normalizing relations.
Tensions between India and Bangladesh are is in focus after Dhaka skipped the BRICS summit in Delhi
Bangladesh's absence from this month's BRICS summit in New Delhi has raised fresh questions about strained ties. Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's exile in India remains a major obstacle to normalizing relations.
India news: Cockroach party demands Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
CJP's Abhijeet Dipke has alleged that the removal of more than 130 million names from draft electoral rolls is designed to benefit the BJP and weaken opposition parties. DW has more.
Poland says Starlink station fire 'act of sabotage'
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said Warsaw believed the attack aimed to disrupt internet access for the Ukrainian military, calling it "an element of the next phase of hybrid warfare."
Morocco: Center-right PAM leads in parliamentary election
PAM is part of Morocco's outgoing ruling coalition and was founded by an adviser to the king. The moderate Islamist Justice and Development Party surged amid increasing voter apathy.
Germany news: Bundestag to discuss opt-out organ donation
Parliamentarians debate whether to change Germany's organ donation scheme amid a lack of supply. They will also consider reforms to expand the power of intelligence agencies. DW has more.
Germany: Economic institutes double growth forecast for 2026
Experts predict German GDP will double to 1.3% this year but warn of structural difficulties ahead. The picture is complicated, they say, especially because of uncertainty in the energy sector.
US judge blocks Trump ban of CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House, orders him to restore access
A judge has ordered President Trump to restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico after he banned the media outlets from the premises.
