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From DW News. Violence is surging across northern Nigeria amid deadly attacks and mass abductions — and doubts are growing over whether recent U.S. airstrikes are making any difference. We speak to Nigeria’s defence minister Christopher Musa. 00:00 US carried out airstrikes in northern Nigeria 03:08 General Christopher Musa, Minister of Defence For more news…
From DW News. Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, is slowly rebuilding after the army regained control of the city in March 2025. Damaged infrastructure, high costs, and shortages of water and electricity remain major challenges. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in…
From DW News. Germany has exepelled a Russian diplomat on suspicion of carrying out espionage activities. The diplomat is alleged to have had links to a woman who has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Moscow. A statement issued by the Russian embassy in Berlin said the expullsion would quote "not go unanswered". The…
From DW News. "Without action now, there is no tomorrow," Ukrainian President Zelenskyy tells world leaders at Davos, adding that Europe needs to be able to protect itself. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch…
From DW News. European leaders are meeting in Brussels for emergency talks on transatlantic relations. They’re expected to discuss how to reduce reliance on the US for defense and trade. The meeting comes after weeks dominated by Donald Trump’s threats to take control of Greenland. The US president had threatened to impose tariffs on goods…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump has rolled out his so-called Board of Peace at a ceremony in Davos. Trump signed the document formally establishing the group, which he says will work in conjuction with United Nations. Prime ministers and diplomats of several other countries also signed the document. The board of peace was…
From DW News. Threats, pressure, and rising intimidation: Europe is feeling the impact of President Donald Trump’s expanding global ambitions — even after the latest deals on Greenland and tariffs. As Washington applies open pressure on its long-time allies, a historic breach of trust is unfolding. The EU is trying to hit back with its…
From DW News. Three Palestinian journalists were killed when a marked Egyptian relief Committee vehicle was struck by Israeli forces in Gaza. At least 11 Palestinians were killed in several attacks across Gaza the same day — one of the deadliest since the October 10 ceasefire. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…
From DW News. Addressing delegations in Davos earlier today, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed Donald Trump’s decisions to back away from threats to seize Greenland by force. Merz’ speech came a day after the US president made his apparent climbdown from taking Greenland. Trump also dropped his threat of new tariffs on any European country…
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From DW News. Iran’s economy and its security forces are deeply intertwined. The regime’s power largely depends on its ability to export oil — a power the latest protests are testing. #Iran #IRGC #RevolutionaryGuards #dwbusiness For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für…
From DW News. Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy delivers remarks at the World Economic Forum 2026. Afterwards, Zelenskyy will attend a panel on Ukraine’s recovery with representatives of energy companies #Zelenskyy #worldeconomicforum #WEF2026 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache…
From DW News. In 2025 more than 1.000 suspicious drone flights were registered in Germany. That underlines the growing role drones play in warfare and espionage. And they become more sophisticated by the day. #drones #warfare #unpacked For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter:…
From DW News. The "Board of Peace" was originally part of the US President’s Gaza peace plan, meant to oversee the ceasefire and reconstruction. Now, Trump wants to expand the board’s mission to broker solutions to global conflicts. Donald Trump has unveiled a new Board of Peace, originally tied to his Gaza plan but now…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump calls announced framework for a deal on Greenland "complex" as details remain unclear. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned that "there is still a lot of work to be done" among the parties involved in the row over the control of Greenland. Rutte made the comments in an interview…
From DW News. A special address by Friedrich Merz, Federal Chancellor of Germany. #WEF2026 #MerzSpeech #WorldEconomicForum For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
From DW News. A conversation with the Governor of the State of California, Gavin Newsom. #WEF2026 #GavinNewsom #WorldEcomomicForum For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
From DW News. US President Donald Trump called off looming tariffs on European countries over Greenland. Speaking at WEF earlier, Trump also ruled out using force to acquire the island from Denmark. In his speech at the World Economic Forum, US President Donald Trump made a number of claims about Greenland. DW has asked Marisol…
From DW News. While some in Germany’s far-right AfD welcome Trump’s move to shake up global politics, it also raises questions for the party. Like where do they stand on Greenland? And what role should Germany play in the new world order? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. Germany’s foreign minister Johann Wadephul talks to DW in Nairobi about Europe’s role in East Africa, growing competition with other global powers, and how Berlin wants to strengthen its partnership with Kenya. DW’s chief international editor Richard Walker also asks whether Germany is putting interests ahead of values in its foreign policy…
From DW News. Germany’s Foreign Minister said he had never believed US President Donald Trump would use force to seize Greenland, after Trump ruled it out in a speech in Davos on Wednesday. Wadephul says Trump is right to focus on the security of Greenland – but says it should be within the NATO alliance.…
From DW News. Europeans are breathing easier after US President Trump ruled out using force and backed off his latest tariff threat. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #Trump #Greenland #Davos
From DW News. US President Donald Trump says he has agreed upon a ‘framework’ for a deal over Greenland and is walking back his tariff threats. Trump made the announcement after a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte at the World Economic Forum in Davos. 00:00 Trump suspends tariffs after ‘framework’ Greenland deal agreed 00:26…
From DW News. In western rural Kenya a group of female motorcycle riders helps pregnant women to reach medical facilities. The Boda Girls initiative provides a vital service free of charge in a region where women often die during pregnancy and delivery. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. US president Donald Trump’s new ”Golden Dome” missile shield comes with a $175 billion price tag and a big political twist: he claims the US must control Greenland to stay safe. But defense experts and NATO officials say America already has everything it needs there — without owning an inch of land.…
From DW News. Mark Rutte, Secretary General of NATO, praised US President Donald Trump’s stance on defense spending at the World Economic Forum in Davos. During a panel discussion, Rutte said that there was "no way" some of Europe’s major economies would have reached the commitment to spend 2% of their GDP on defense in…
From DW News. DW’s Sarah Kelly meets European leaders at the WEF in Davos. NATO Chief Rutte, the presidents of Poland and Finland debate Europe’s security strategy amid U.S.–Greenland tensions, and Russia’s war in Ukraine. Watch the full show here: https://youtu.be/2VlUMBsm_t0si=S8A13r9l8mUfsFOH #trump #greenland #conflictzone For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:…
From DW News. Flights and ferries were diverted or cancelled as Storm Harry brought strong winds to Malta. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #Malta #storm #Harry
From DW News. Numerous members of the "Islamic State" terror group have escaped from alShaddadi prison in northeastern Syria. How could this happen? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #Syria #prison #dwnewsshorts
From DW News. Donald Trump says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland and called for immediate negotiations for the US to take control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory. The American president told leaders at the World Economic Forum that his demand was a "small ask" for a "piece of ice". He also insisted that…
From DW News. In the Aida refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian football pitch faces possible destruction by Israeli authorities. The much-loved field sits next to Israel’s separation wall and has become a rare space for recreation in the densely populated camp. For Aida’s residents, the pitch is a haven. Israeli authorities…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump stepped up his demand to control Greenland in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, but said the US would not use force to seize it. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für…
From DW News. Conflict Zone was at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where DW’s Sarah Kelly brings together European leaders to ask "Can Europe Defend Itself?" NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki, and Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, among others, debate Europe’s security strategy amid tensions with the United States over Greenland…
From DW News. This year’s annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos was always going to be a Donald Trump show. After all, the US president, who is returning to Davos after six years, is responsible for much of the fragmentation of the global order that the Davos crowd expects to discuss…
From DW News. Iran’s continuing internet shutdown is making it difficult to grasp the full scale of the government’s deadly crackdown on mass protests. Elon Musk’s SpaceX has stepped in with Starlink, a satellite service that allows some internet use, making it possible for some news and images to get out of the country. Let’s…
From DW News. US president Donald Trump’s threats to take over Greenland are dominating the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Asked how far he was willing to go to acquire the Danish territory, Trump said (quote) “You’ll find out.” Trump is now headed to the annual meeting of global leaders – after an electrical issue…
From DW News. Special Address by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in Davos: "Great powers have begun using economic integration as weapons. Tariffs as leverage, financial infrastructure as coercion, supply chains as vulnerabilities to be exploited." "We compete with each other to be the most accommodating. This is not sovereignty.…
From DW News. In the Paris suburb of Romainville, an urban farm brings the community together. The Cité Maraîchère offers jobs, workshops, and affordable food. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
From DW News. US President Donald Trump is aiming to hold a signing ceremony for his ‘Board of Peace’ on Gaza on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos #trump #worldeconomicforum #BoardofPeace For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos…
From DW News. A new four-day ceasefire has been agreed on between the Kurdish-led SDF forces and the Syrian government in Damascus. It follows intense clashes, the collapse of an earlier deal, and a rapid push by Syrian forces in the Kurdish-held northeast. The US-backed deal requires the SDF to be integrated into the Syrian…
From DW News. Joint press conference with: • Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee (CMC); • General Alexus G. Grynkewich, Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR); • Admiral Pierre Vandier, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT). For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/…
From DW News. In her speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen responded directly to threats from US President Donald Trump to impose new tariffs on European countries and to press ahead with his demand that the United States take control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish…
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From DW News. Veronika the cow became an internet sensation over a video of her using a broom to scratch her back. Behavioral scientists are now wondering if she’s an "Einstein" among cows. #dwnewsshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos…
From DW News. Donald Trump promised America a new golden age. But a year into his second term, the numbers tell a more complicated story. Growth has stalled, jobs are lagging, and import tariffs are reshaping the US economy. Here’s a look at whether reality matches the president’s promise of prosperity. 00:00 Where does the…
From DW News. Mauritius’ attorney general said the sovereignty of the islands should no longer be subject to debate. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #chagos #mauritius #uk #dwnewsshorts
From DW News. Russia’s heaviest snowfall in 60 years has hit the countries Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula. After more than 3 meters of snow in December, another over 2 meters added to the snow piles in January For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter:…
From DW News. President Emmanuel Macron, wearing aviator glasses, said France preferred "respect to bullies" in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #france…
From DW News. Anonymous AI insiders reportedly want to poison AI because they see it as dangerous. The secret initiative urges websites to feed corrupted data to AI crawlers. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie:…
From DW News. The UN Secretary General has called on Israel to halt its demolition of the headquarters of the UN’s agency for Palestinian Refugees. Earlier today, Israeli forces began bulldozing the UNRWA compound in occupied east Jerusalem. Israel accuses UNRWA of collaborating with Hamas, which the UN has repeatedly denied. Hamas are considered a…
From DW News. Will smart glasses substitute guide dogs? A Romanian startup presented glasses that help visually impaired people to navigate unknown environments. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #smartglasses #disabilities #blind
From DW News. Global surveys show students rely on AI. The big question: What’s the cost to education? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #ai #struggle #education
From DW News. This small stuffed meerkat reveals a big problem inside the European Union’s economy. #DWBusiness For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
From DW News. A possible new trade war is a key topic at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. DW reporter Ashutosh Pandey talks to Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary General of the UN trade organisation UNCTAD. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews…
From DW News. The EU-Mercosur trade agreement has been signed. Many German farmers fear increased competition from South America. #DWBusiness For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
From DW News. The US Department of Justice is investigating Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over alleged cost overruns on building renovations. But what this signals for businesses looking to trade or operate within the US is a lot cloudier. #dwdip #dwbusiness For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. It’s been a tumultuous beginning of the year for US foreign policy. Even though Iran and Venezuela are worlds apart, they both have one thing in common: oil exports. So how will the current geopolitics affect the global oil market? The Dip’s Kassandra Sundt sits down with Carole Nahkle of Crystol Energy.…
From DW News. It’s been a tumultuous beginning of the year for US foreign policy. Military action in Venezuela led to the US taking that country’s president, Nicolas Maduro, into custody and back to the United States. President Trump threatened action in Iran after protests rocked the country. And that’s just the beginning. Even though…
From DW News. He promised a new golden age for America. Now, one year into Donald Trump’s second term, the numbers tell a more complicated story. Growth has stalled, jobs are lagging, and import tariffs are reshaping the U.S. economy. Our report looks at how far reality matches the promise of prosperity. Chapters: 0:00 Trumponomics…
From DW News. Severe floods in Mozambique have forced thousands from their homes, with more than half a million people affected. Rescue teams are using boats to reach survivors as the country faces its worst flooding in decades. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/…