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From DW News. An investigation has revealed that one sperm donor with a gene that causes cancer in children has fathered around 200 offspring. A fertility clinic in Denmark sold the sperm to women across the world. The case is raising questions about industry regulations. DW teamed up with 13 European broadcasters of the EBU…
From DW News. Australia is beginning to enforce the world’s first social media ban for teenagers. Companies who don’t comply face fines in the tens of millions of dollars. Big platforms including TikTok and Instagram are now required to block access for those under 16 years of age. Tech companies have criticized the law. The…
From DW News. As many as half a million people have fled renewed fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border. Since fresh clashes broke out on Monday, more than a dozen people have been killed, derailing a U.S.-brokered peace agreement signed in October. President Donald Trump says he will make phone calls to try to restore the…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Europe’s political leaders, calling them ‚weak‘. Speaking with news outlet Politico, he said European countries had failed to control migration and end the Russia-Ukraine war. The comments echo his administration’s National Security Strategy released last week, which said Europe faces major problems such…
From DW News. Israel is due to reopen a crossing on the Israeli-controlled border between Jordan and the occupied West Bank. The Allenby Crossing has been closed to aid trucks since late September after a Jordanian lorry driver shot dead two Israeli soldiers. An Israeli spokesperson said that from today, the crossing – also known…
From DW News. Chaos erupted in Brazil’s Congress last night — lawmakers clashed, deputies were dragged out, and journalists thrown out as the lower house rushed to pass a bill that could slash Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence down to two years. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. Rwanda is accusing the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi of violating a ceasefire agreement, just days after the US-brokered agreement was signed. That’s after Rwandan-backed M23 rebels entered the city of Uvira in eastern DRC, on the border with Burundi. Nearly 200,000 people have fled from their homes in eastern Congo…
From DW News. Ukraine’s President says he is ready to hold elections if Kyiv’s allies can ensure the poll’s security. The presidential term of Volodymyr Zelenskyy – who’s been meeting with European allies this week – expired in May 2024. The Ukrainian parliament’s mandate ended a few month later in August. The United States, under…
From DW News. According to reports, the M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have now entered Uvira in the east of the country on the border with Burundi. The city is the only major settlement in the mineral-rich South Kivu province that they have not captured. Nearly 200,000 people have fled their…
From DW News. From 10 December 2025, social media platforms must take steps to prevent Australians under 16s from having accounts. It’s the world’s first social media ban for young people. Will it save the kids and teens who have not yet been sucked in by social media’s algorithmic addiction? Or is Australia’s decision an…
From DW News. Syria plans to remove zeros from its currency in a bid to simplify daily transactions and as a symbol of new beginnings. History shows it can work — but only under strict economic conditions! 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. Israel and Hamas are moving towards the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza. It requires Israel to withdraw from the territory, and Hamas to lay down its arms. As Gaza slowly recovers, human rights groups are documenting allegations of war crimes. It’s an immense task for investigators on the ground. Chapters:…
From DW News. Tanzania’s major cities lie deserted as Independence Day celebrations are canceled amid planned anti-government protests over October’s post-election violence. 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 #Tanzania #dwnewsshorts
From DW News. Over 2,300 golden retrievers and their owners gathered at Buenos Aires’ Bosques de Palermo park to attempt the world record for the largest gathering of golden retrievers, with some even in costumes. 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. On Tuesday, ministers in Benin, West Africa, held their first cabinet meeting after a failed military coup attempt over the weekend. President Patrice Talon and his cabinet convened in Cotonou and observed a moment of silence for those who died in the failed coup. Talon thanked neighboring Nigeria for its military intervention,…
From DW News. Starting in January, China will slap a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptives, ending a 30-year tax break. Births in the world’s second-largest economy have nearly halved in a decade, and the population is shrinking. But can a high VAT really solve the problem? #china #condom #population #birthrate #dwbusiness For more news…
From DW News. After 245 days on the ISS, an American astronaut and two cosmonauts have landed in Kazakhstan. #space #iss #landing #kazakhstan #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 in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
From DW News. A year after the fall of Syria’s Assad regime, and months after deadly sectarian clashes in the country’s southern region of Sweida, the Druze community is still reeling. Their experience has cast a shadow over how inclusive the new Syria really is for minorities. #syria #sweida #druze #assad For more news go…
From DW News. Cambodia’s leader is reportedly ready for immediate talks with Thailand to end the renewed border violence. Fighting has been reported along nearly the entire Cambodian-Thai border. Since clashes broke out on Monday, at least 13 people have died and around 140,000 civilians have fled for safety. Chapters: 0:00 Cambodia ‘ready’ for talks…
From DW News. Clashes erupted again at the Thailand-Cambodia border. Several people have been killed and tens of thousands had to evacuate. While both governments refuse to back down, residents said they hope the fighting stops as soon as possible. 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…
From DW News. Skincare and beauty brands are increasingly being sold to teens, tweens and now even toddlers. While many brands are seen as status symbols and bought by young people because of influencer culture, some brands are now marketing skincare products directly to children. #beautybrand #influencer #teens #dwbusiness #dwdip For more news go to:…
From DW News. Over 16,000 dinosaur footprints: Scientists have documented the largest site of dinosaur tracks in central Bolivia, with some showing tail drag marks and evidence of swimming. #bolivia #dinosaurs #science #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 in…
From DW News. According to Europe’s global warming monitor, the planet is on track to log its second hottest year on record in 2025. New data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service shows that 2025 is currently tied with 2023 — after an all-time high was recorded in 2024 — making them the three hottest…
From DW News. On Tuesday, a fire swept through a seven-story office building in Jakarta, Indonesia, killing at least 22 people. Police said the fire has been extinguished and the bodies have been sent to a hospital for identification. The building housed the offices of a drone company. Authorities believe an exploding drone battery may…
From DW News. At least 20 people have been killed in a fire at a seven-story building in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta. It took nearly a day for firefighters to put out the blaze, which broke out on Monday. Crews are still searching the site for missing people, with officials warning that the death toll may…
From DW News. Now to the blockbuster battle for one of Hollywood’s biggest names. Netflix and Paramount Skydance are now slugging it out to take control of Warner Bros Discovery. That’s the company behind the famed Warner Bros movie studio, as well as HBO and CNN. It’s a bidding war involving eyewatering amounts of money,…
From DW News. A social media ban for under-16s is taking effect in Australia, forcing popular platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube to block millions of accounts or face heavy fines. Australia is the first country to implement age restrictions on social media, but the ban is being watched closely by other governments considering similar…
From DW News. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected in Italy’s Rome today – his latest stop in European capitals to coordinate strategy against Russia’s invasion and to cope with US disengagement. On Monday Zelenskyy held talks with allies in London and Brussels to push for safeguards for Ukraine’s security and sovereignty. 00:00 Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
From DW News. The United Nations is urging restraint as cross-border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia escalate. Thailand says two more of its soldiers have been killed in fighting, while Cambodia says two civilians have died. That brings the toll from recent border clashes between the two countries to at least six Cambodians and three…
From DW News. The US has released its latest National Security Strategy document. It’s a break from the past, when the US emphasized spreading democracy. It’s particularly critical of Europe – leading to the question – does the US now see itself not as Europe’s partner, but as a rival? 00:00 The US’ new national…
From DW News. On Monday, Syria marked the one year anniversary of the end of a brutal dictatorship. Thousands took to the streets, and a military parade was held in the capital Damascus, to celebrate the moment when former president Bashar al-Assad was deposed by Islamist rebels. His regime fell to a lightning offensive led…
From DW News. What’s lurking beneath the river Lahn? Metal and trash of any kind. The Lahntaucher is a group of young divers wo made it their mission to clean the river and protect its wildlife. #lahn #diver 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. The Trump administration’s new National Security strategy mentions Europe almost 50 times. So, what kind of picture of Europe is his administration trying to paint? Does the transatlantic relationship remain the most important for Washington? Or, are the US and Europe becoming adversaries? 00:00 Trump’s new security strategy rattles Europe 04:23 Ines…
From DW News. About 100 schoolchildren who had been abducted from a Catholic school in northwestern Nigeria are free again and will soon be reunited with their loved ones. The children have now been handed over to officials in Niger state. Last month armed men kidnapped 315 schoolchildren and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary…
From DW News. Rarely has a strategy paper caused so much uproar in the European Union. US President Donald Trump’s National Security Strategy, released last week, lays out in 33 pages a massive shift in relations with Europe, where, according to the paper, once great countries are now facing civilization erasure. For many European leaders…
From DW News. The new US National Security Strategy from the Trump administration takes a dig at Europe in particular. It includes a lot of "Burden-Sharing" and "Burden Shifting." And makes clear Europe needs to take more responsibility for its own defense. It also doubles down on the ideological assault on Europe from US Vice…
From DW News. A revised peace plan for Ukraine will soon be on its way to the US for consideration. That is what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said late on Monday after talks with allies in London. The London meeting also included leaders of Germany and France in an effort to show unity and support.…
From DW News. A powerful earthquake has struck northern Japan, off the coast of Aomori, triggering waves up to 70 centimeters. Surveillance cameras captured the moment the 7.6 magnitude quake shook the region. Japan’s Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for communities on the country’s Pacific coast. Earlier, the agency warned a tsunami as…
From DW News. Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has arrived in China, where his talks focused on rare earths and steel trade. Germany has raised concerns over China’s export restrictions on rare earths and semiconductors which are vital to the German automotive, tech, and defense industries. This is Wadephul’s second attempt for talks with China…
From DW News. Syria is marking a year since the overthrow of half a century of brutal dictatorship. Thousands have taken to the streets, and a military parade has been held in the capital Damascus to celebrate the moment when former President Bashar al-Assad was deposed by Islamist rebels. His regime fell to a lightning…
From DW News. Shahed drones have become a key weapon for Russia’s war strategy in Ukraine, allowing them to carry out mass attacks. But Kyiv has become skilled at adapting on the battlefield. A new type of low-cost drone is allowing Ukraine to fight back against Russia’s onslaught – and even NATO is taking notice.…
From DW News. A fast-moving coup attempt rattled Benin when a small military faction declared the president had been removed from office on national TV. President Talon later reappeared, commending the army’s loyalty and vowing consequences as ECOWAS mobilizes regional support. #benincoup #benincoupattempt #dwnewsshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:…
From DW News. At least seven people were injured after a Russian drone hit a residential building in Ukraine’s Sumy region, sparking fires on several floors of the apartment block. Emergency crews evacuated 35 residents, some of whom were trapped inside. #dwnewsshorts #ukrainewar #russiandrone For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:…
From DW News. The Dayton Accords, which were signed on December 14, 1995, ended the Bosnian War. Thirty years on, Bosnia-Herzegovina still struggles with deep ethnic divisions. DW takes a look at the road to Dayton and the aftermath. #dw_storiesfromeurope #bosniaandherzegovina #daytonagreement For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. Fresh clashes have erupted along the disputed border between Thailand and Cambodia, with each country accusing the other of starting the fighting. Thailand’s army says it launched airstrikes after Cambodian artillery fire killed a Thai soldier and injured several others. Cambodia blames Thailand for firing at its troops first, and says several…
From DW News. Officials say more than 3 billion dollars are needed for reconstruction and recovery funds in Sumatra following a series of floods and landslides. The Indonesian island was one of the worst hit in last week’s storms which battered southeast Asia. In the areas highlighted in red, close to one thousand people have…
From DW News. We start with breaking news from Southeast Asia. Fresh clashes have erupted along the disputed border between Thailand and Cambodia – with both countries accusing each other of attacking first. The Thai army says it launched airstrikes after Cambodian artillery fire killed a Thai soldier and injured several others. Cambodia blames Thailand…
From DW News. Benin’s President Patrice Talon has appeared on television to tell the nation an attempted coup has been foiled. Benin was plunged into uncertainty when soldiers took control of the state broadcaster and announced they were seizing power. What followed was a tense, chaotic morning marked by gunfire, border closures and rapid government…
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From DW News. Visiting Israel, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the best prospect for future peace involved the establishment of a Palestinian state, alongside Israel. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed its purpose would be "to destroy the Jewish state." #dwnewsshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok:…
From DW News. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the second phase of the US plan to end the war in Gaza is close. But he cautioned that several key issues still need to be resolved, including whether a multinational security force will be deployed. He was speaking as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made his…
From DW News. Earlier, a group of soldiers announced on television that President Patrice Talon was being ousted. The interior ministry of the west African nation now says the president is safe and the regular army is back in control. A dozen troops have been arrested. Talon is due to step down in April after…
From DW News. ‘A gas cylinder blast sparked a nightclub fire in Goa that killed at least 25 people, most of them venue staff along with several tourists’, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said, while also expressing his condolences to the families. He added that ‘the state government will launch an inquiry to determine the exact…
From DW News. A year after the fall of the Assad regime, women in Syria hold few seats in the country’s newly elected parliament. Women’s rights activists decry this as ‘male dominance’ over the country’s political life and vow to fight for change. #dwnewsshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:…
From DW News. Bethlehem lit its Christmas tree in Nativity Square for the first time since the Gaza war, as residents prayed for peace and hoped the city would once again attract pilgrims and tourists. Christians make up only a small minority of Palestinians, yet Bethlehem remains one of the few places in the West…
From DW News. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. Merz is on his first state visit since taking office, at a time when relations are strained over the war in Gaza. At a joint press conference, Merz called for a two-state solution at the end of…
From DW News. A group of soldiers in the west African country of Benin say they have seized power. The group, which called itself the Military Committee for Refoundation, announced the apparent coup on Benin’s state television, claiming that they’d ousted President Patrice Talon. But his office is indicating that the situation is under control.…
From DW News. Hong Kong voters are heading to the polls to elect new lawmakers as the city mourns last month’s deadly high-rise fire. Voter turnout is expected to be low. Public anger is still high over government’s handling of the tragedy that killed at least 159 people. Candidates paused their campaigns for several days…
From DW News. Every ten minutes a woman is intentionally killed by a partner or family member. According to a UN report, Africa recorded the highest number of female victims of intimate partner or family-related killings in 2024. In Kenya, the number of women killed each year has been rising. Nearly 170 women were murdered…
From DW News. At least 25 people were killed when a fire ripped through a nightclub in India’s Goa state. Several tourists are among the dead. The blaze broke out just after midnight at the venue in the northern village of Arpora. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine id faulty construction or negligence contributed…