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From DW News. Nasry "Tito" Asfura of the right-wing National Party and Liberal Party contender Salvador Nasralla maintain a "technical tie" in the country’s elections, Honduras’ electoral body said. Asfura, backed by US President Donald Trump, only held a lead of 515 votes over Nasralla, National Electoral Council head Ana Paola Hall posted on her…
From DW News. Both United States and Russian officials said some progress had been made in Tuesday’s talks regarding ending the war in Ukraine, however, major roadblocks remain. The hours-long talks between the Russian President Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff, along with President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner ended without agreement. Top Kremlin…
From DW News. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has responded to mounting pressure over a controversial second strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean. Hegseth blamed the "fog of war" that prevented him from seeing any survivors in the water when the strike was ordered. The White House maintains the decision –…
From DW News. Russian President Vladmir Putin has met with a US delegation inside the Kremlin, for talks aimed at moving closer to ending the war in Ukraine. US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner presented a revised version of a 28-point peace plan that had been criticised for being too…
From DW News. A new report has confirmed that there’s famine in Sudan’s el-Fasher and Kadugli. The country is facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, but funding cuts mean aid groups have few resources to help. 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. For years, the standard medical advice to treat obesity was to eat less and to exercise more. But new drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have become globally recognized brands, because they offer an alternative – and for many, an easier – way to lose weight. Now, the World Health Organization is endorsing…
From DW News. A new company called Preventive says it has secured $30 million to study how to safely create genetically edited babies. The research focuses on genome editing, in which the DNA of embryos would be modified. The proponents involved say it would prevent disease. But critics say there are doubts about the usefulness of this…
From DW News. As aid from the U.S. and EU dries up, hunger is rising in Angola. The World Food Programme is shifting gears—helping refugees in the country’s north to build up farming, so they can feed themselves when the trucks stop coming. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:…
From DW News. Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez has been released from a US prison after being pardoned by Donald Trump. Hernandez was serving a 45-year sentence in the US for trafficking cocaine. Trump described the conviction as a "Biden administration set-up." Hernandez, who was in office from 2014 until 2022, has always denied…
From DW News. Denmark is known for is strict migration policy in Europe. The asylum numbers in Denmark per capita of the population are low compared to its European neighbors. The new minister for immigration and integration, Rasmus Stoklund, told Deutsche Welle, he thinks "the European asylum system is broken in general." It is not…
From DW News. Authorities in Germany are investigating a large-scale theft of military ammunition. Germany’s defense ministry has confirmed that around 20,000 bullets and other rounds of small-caliber ammo were stolen from a truck in the town of Burg in Saxony-Anhalt state last week. The shipment was supposed to be delivered to an army base.…
From DW News. At least half a million children in the Philippines are estimated to fall victim to sexual exploitation. To fight this, several charities are running their own rescue operations to remove children from sex trafficking. But a DW investigation has found that a respected charity ran a rescue operation that allegedly resulted in…
From DW News. Relations between Georgia and the European Union are at a standstill. A year after the parliamentary elections, protests continue against what many here see as a pro-Russian government. DW Correspondent Juri Rescheto speaks with Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili in Tbilisi to get his take on where the country is headed. For more…
From DW News. US lawmakers are investigating an attack on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, after the White House confirmed that the navy admiral in charge ordered a follow-up strike on the boat. The operation in September was the first in what has since become a regular occurrence. Boats are targeted that Washington claims are…
From DW News. The US-Venezuela stand-off is escalating, amid a massive military buildup in the Caribbean. Donald Trump has declared Venezuelan airspace closed and is warning that land operations could begin soon. Will Trump really attack Venezuela? And if he does, what are the options for President Nicolas Maduro? Will he accept Trump’s ‘ultimatum’ to…
From DW News. Syria is still shaped by one of the world’s largest displacement crises. Millions were forced to leave their homes. But amid the many troubles the newly liberated country faces is Amr, who made the difficult choice to return from Canada. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:…
From DW News. As tensions with the US grow, Venezuela’s president danced in front of supporters to a remix of his own slogans. Was he mocking US President Donald Trump? 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…
From DW News. Ukrainian police units known as the ‘White Angels’ evacuate families from frontline towns in Donetsk as Russian FPV drone attacks intensify. DW follows the team as they race into high-risk areas, rescuing teenagers, children, and elderly residents under constant fire. Civilians describe daily drone strikes, destroyed homes, and worsening conditions as Russia…
From DW News. Mass protests erupt across Bulgaria as tens of thousands rally against the government’s draft 2026 budget. The unrest, marked by clashes and vandalism, comes as the country prepares to join the eurozone on January 1. 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. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday that a follow-up strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea in a September U.S. military operation was "in accordance with the law of armed conflict." 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:…
From DW News. Russian President Vladimir Putin claims his forces have captured the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk. He says the capture will "resolve key tasks" in his offensive. The Ukrainian military has told the Reuters news agency they are still holding norhern parts of the city. Meanwhile shuttle diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine…
From DW News. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has addressed a pro-government march in the capital Caracas. Amid rising tensions with the United States, Maduro told the crowd that he wanted peace, and swore loyalty to Venezuela. Thousands of people marched in protest against mounting threats from the US, which has included a major buildup of…
From DW News. Spanish police dismantled the country’s first known terrorist cell linked to ‘The Base’ – a global Neo-Nazi group founded in the US. 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 #spain…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump has become increasingly vocal in supporting political allies across Latin America. Honduras has become his latest test case. In the final days of the campaign, Trump issued a high-profile endorsement of conservative Nasry Asfura, warning that the United States would could slash aid and investment if his preferred…
From DW News. The US-led push to end the war in Ukraine faces another week of crunch talks. Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff is heading to Moscow to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. And that trip is being eyed with concern in Europe, where there are fears that Ukraine could face new pressure…
From DW News. The death toll from storms across Asia that began last week has now risen to more than 1,000. That number is expected to grow as emergency teams scale up search and relief efforts across the region. Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia are all dealing with loss of life and widespread devastation. Indonesia…
From DW News. Ukraine was high on the agenda when German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met earlier today. Merz received Tusk with military honors in Berlin, where defense and continued support for Ukraine where among the main topics discussed between the two. Merz underlined the importance of Ukraine and its…
From DW News. "It brought back my spirit to how I was before the war.” At the Voices of Tomorrow club, girls in Gaza have a chance to escape the reality of war, and regain hope using art and culture as healing tools. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:…
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From DW News. The UN has released its annual report on the impact of landmines across the globe. It shows a stark increase in the number of casualties. Fear of Russian invasion has spurred five of its neighbors to leave the global treaty banning mines. That’s after Moscow used the weapons extensively in Ukraine –…
From DW News. The Kremlin says Russian president Vladimir Putin will hold talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday, as part of efforts to reach a peace deal with Ukraine. That prospective meeting in Moscow follows negotiations between US and Ukrainian officials in Florida on Sunday. US Secretary of State Macro Rubio described the…
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From DW News. A steel fence cuts through Europe’s last ancient forest. Built by Poland in 2021 to stop asylum seekers, it endangers the ecosystem of Bialowieza National Park. 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. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been charged with corruption, has officially asked President Isaac Herzog for a pardon. Protesters called on Herzog not to grant 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 Videos in deutscher Sprache…
From DW News. Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris to shore up European support. Macron’s office said the leaders will discuss what it called "the conditions of a just and durable peace." Meanwhile, European Union defence ministers have gathered in Brussels to discuss military support for Kyiv. Also…
From DW News. In December the Baltic states’ withdrawal from a convention banning anti-personnel mines takes effect. Poland and Finland will follow next year. Why are they doing that? #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: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen…
From DW News. Pope Leo has reaffirmed the Vatican’s backing of two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calling it the only way to guarantee justice for both sides. Beginning a three day trip to Lebanon, the pope also challenged the country’s political leaders to become true peacemakers. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow…
From DW News. The Trump administration paused all asylum decisions in the aftermath of the shooting of two National gueardsmen in Washington DC on November 26. 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. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the president to pardon him from corruption charges. The request has sparked protests outside President Isaac Herzog’s home in Tel Aviv. The opposition has warned that a pardon would weaken democratic institutions and create a dangerous precedent. Netanyahu has been charged with fraud, breach of…
From DW News. US-Ukraine negotiators raced to finalize a revised US peace plan before Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner take it to the Kremlin on Monday. After a round of what could only be called golf-club diplomacy, the next shot is Russia’s to take. DW brings you an exclusive look from inside the talks. For…
From DW News. The votes are still being counted in Honduras after Sunday’s presidential election, with partial results showing the conservative candidate Nasray Asfura with a narrow lead. Asfura received a public endorsement from US President Donald Trump in the final days of the race. Trump said that Asfura is the only candidate his administration…
From DW News. While negotiators in Miami try to tend the war, Ukrainians are still being killed on a daily basis. Many still oppose giving in to Russia’s demands. Our Special Correspondent Mariel Müller and her team met Kyiv residents who survived a missile strike on their homes. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow…
From DW News. Honduras is going to the the polls to elect a new president – with Donald Trump overshadowing the vote. Three front-runners could take the top job. Trump has threatened to cut off aid aid to Honduras unless the winner is the right-wing businessman Nasry Asfura. Voters say their top priorities are jobs…
From DW News. Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a plan to end the war could be ready in the coming days. His negotiators are in Miami, Florida working on a US-backed peace deal to end the war. The Ukrainian delegation is meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald…
From DW News. Pope Leo has begun a three-day trip to Lebanon with a challenge to the country’s political leaders to become true peacemakers. On the second leg of his first overseas visit as pontiff, the Pope has also appealed to the people of Lebanon to embrace reconciliation within their divided land. Lebanon is a…
From DW News. In Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, Russia’s proximity shapes everyday life. While NATO is increasing its troop numbers, people are trying to maintain normality — with family celebrations, running businesses, and a belief in peace. Farmers like Andzejs Petkevics are harvesting their last potatoes under the shadow of increased border controls and military…
From DW News. In Lebanon, Pope Leo has now begun the second leg of first overseas visit as pontiff. The pope is expected to appeal for peace in the region as the focus of his visit. Lebanon is still being hit by Israeli airstrikes, despite a ceasefire. Lebanon is a Muslim-majority country, but around a…
From DW News. Thousands protested in the Philippines against what they call systemic corruption in the country. They demanded the government to take strong action against officials involved in a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure scandal. 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. Pope Leo is concluding his trip to Turkey, where he’s offered another olive branch across a sectarian – and for his hosts, political frontier. After earlier meetings with Muslim clerics and the patriarch of Orthodox Christianity, the American-born pontiff visited the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul. With some 50,000 members, it’s the…
From DW News. Tens of thousands of people in Germany are protesting against the far-right AfD launching its new youth wing. Police, water cannon, blocked highways — and a controversial new leader who wants to train the next generation of Germany’s far-right politicians. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:…
From DW News. Protesters are calling out officials for substandard, defective, or non-existent flood control projects in the Philippines. 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 #Manila #Philippines #corruption
From DW News. Pope Leo has joined other religious leaders in Turkey with a message of reconciliation on his first trip abroad as pontiff. The pope took part in a service with Patiarch Bartholomew, the head of the Orthodox Church. The two signed a joint declaration to heal a nearly 1,000-year rift between their churches.…
From DW News. Large parts of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have been stricken by cyclone-fuelled torrential rain for a week, with a rare tropical storm forming in the Malacca Strait. (Reuters) The catastrophe is one of the deadliest natural disasters to hit Indonesia this year, underscoring the country’s escalating vulnerability to climate-driven weather extremes. For…
From DW News. In Hong Kong, dozens of people are now known to have died in a major tower block fire. Many more are reported missing after the blaze ripped through a high-rise residential complex. Many reports point to traditional bamboo scaffolding as a potential cause, while residents want to focus on a different issue.…
From DW News. Donald Trump says the airspace above Venezuela is to be closed. The US president is stepping up his feud with Venezuela’s leftist leader Nicolas Maduro over alleged drug-running through the Caribbean. With a US task force already in the region, Trump has previously said land operations will begin soon against suspected Venezuelan…
From DW News. Thousands gathered in Georgia’s capital to mark 365 days of non-stop protests against their government’s decision to stop talks on joining the European Union. 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:…
From DW News. Here in Germany, thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the western city of Giessen to protest against the founding meeting of the far-right Alternative for Germany’s new youth wing. 6-thousand police are standing by. Generation Deutschland, as the new group is expected to be called, replaces the AfD’s previous association, which was…
From DW News. Airbus warns of potential travel disruptions after announcing an urgent software update for its operational A320 series aircraft. In an incident last month a computer malfunction caused a plane to suddenly nose dive. Chapters: 0:00 Software update grounds thousands of Airbus jets 2:29 Javier Arguedas, DW Reporter For more news go to:…
From DW News. Zed Pods offer low-cost, ecofriendly housing in the UK, built over underused parking lots or urban wasteland. Are they a green fix for urban housing shortages? 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:…