From DW News. Russia launched new strikes across Ukraine, hitting a bus carrying miners and a maternity hospital. More than a dozen people were killed and several others injured. 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. With growth under pressure, China is once again turning to a five-year plan to tackle critical growth challenges. Alexander Brown (MERICS) and Andrew Collier (Harvard Kennedy School) examine whether Beijing’s playbook still works – and why the global economy is watching closely. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social…

From DW News. German customs agents have carried out raids against a network suspected of breaking sanctions imposed on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine. Five suspects were arrested. The raids were carried out in cooperation with Germany’s foreign intelligence service the BND. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:…

From DW News. The Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard is located at the heart of a potential conflict region in the Arctic. As Russia and NATO member states boost their military presence in the area, the unique archipelago itself could become the focus of escalating tensions and prove to be NATO’s weak point. #unpacked For more…

From DW News. Both the Kremlin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy say peace talks brokered by the US will resume on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile Russian air assaults killed at least 17 people over the weekend. A drone hit a bus in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, killing 15 mineworkers. A maternity hospital in…

From DW News. Protect the U.S., deter China, downplay Russia: the Pentagon’s new plan reshapes America’s force posture. Allies are trying to figure out what it all means. #unpacked #dwstories #mappedout 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. Rare earths, uranium, gold — and big expectations. Here is the real story behind Greenland’s mineral potential and the consequences for the environment and local communities. #trump #rareearthminerals #greenland 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…

From DW News. It was an uprising that made international waves: In August 2024, Sheikh Hasina’s authoritarian government fell after massive Gen Z protests swept across Bangladesh. It was the end of an era – and for many, the beginning of hope for democracy. Now new elections are coming up. But the mood in the…

From DW News. Israel has reopened the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt for limited crossings — after a nearly two-year closure. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says movement in and out of Gaza will be subject to Israeli security checks and initially limited. The move will pave the way for some Palestinians who fled…

From DW News. New York mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that Stanley Richards, a former inmate, will serve as New York City’s next Commissioner of the Department of Correction. Richards served time at Rikers Island prison for robbery in the 1980s. He later worked as a counsellor helping inmates re-enter society and led rehabilitation programs at…

From DW News. In Costa Rica, vote counting is still underway, but it looks like Laura Fernández — the ruling‑party frontrunner — has secured a commanding lead in the country’s presidential election. With partial results coming in from around two-thirds of Costa Rica’s polling stations, Fernandez looks to have secured the presidency. Costa Rica has…

From DW News. The US Department of Justice’s recent release of over 3 million Epstein files documents has yet to bring justice for the sex offender’s victims. Victims argue that the files protect their billionaire abusers rather than help them seek justice. The files expose numerous foreign actors. The latest Epstein documents include undated photos…

From DW News. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says US-brokered peace talks with Russia will resume this Wednesday in Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile Russian drone attacks continue to wreak havoc on Ukraine. Authorities in the country’s center and southeast say Russian strikes have killed at least 17 people this weekend. In Zaporizhzhia, a maternity hospital was targeted…

From DW News. Israel is expected to reopen the Rafah crossing, which is on the Gaza Strip’s border with Egypt. The crossing had been mostly closed for nearly two years. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said limited travel to and from Gaza will resume on Monday, with Palestinians subject to Israeli security checks. Fleets…

From DW News. The late Nigerian musician and Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti, has become the first African to receive a Lifetime Achievement Grammy award. Kuti was recognized almost thirty years after his death. Other recipients this year include Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Cher, and Paul Simon. DW’s West Africa Correspondent, Azeezat Olaoluwa, visited Kuti’s family…

From DW News. Tens of thousands of Arab and Jewish Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv, protesting rampant crime rates in the Arab Israeli community. They accused the government of a policy of negligence and a failure to protect Arab citizens. 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. Sweden wants to rent cells in Estonian prisons because its own facilities are overcrowded. 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 #Sweden #Estonia #prison

From DW News. A UN-backed project has provided shelter to 30 Afghan migrant families who were forced to return from Iran and Pakistan. The housing lacks basic services like water and electricity, and is located in a remote area; yet, some expressed relief at having a roof above their heads. For more news go to:…

From DW News. A federal judge in Minnesota has declined to rein in the president’s crackdown on immigrants. State officials accused federal enforcement agents of civil rights abuses, after two demonstrators died. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has ordered Homeland Security to stay away from protests in Democrat-led cities, unless they ask for federal help. ICE and…

From DW News. Pakistan says its security forces have killed nearly 150 militants in Balochistan province over the past two days, in one of the deadliest insurgent flare-ups in years. Separatist militants had launched a string of coordinated attacks across the province on Saturday, including the regional capital Quetta. Insurgents stormed banks, jails and police…

From DW News. There is further fall-out from the Epstein files. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the disgraced former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should testify before the US Congress about his links to the dead child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. His comments come in the wake of newly disclosed US government files on Epstein, which…

From DW News. Senior Iranian officials say they are preparing for talks with the US, as Donald Trump seeks to raise the pressure on Iran to negotiate a deal. President Trump says Tehran is negotiatiating ‘seriously’ after the US positioned warships near the Islamic Republic. The talks are expected to focus on Iran’s nuclear and…

From DW News. A massive power outage hit Ukraine Saturday, plunging the capital Kyiv and several regions into darkness for hours. The blackout was caused by a technical malfunction on transmission lines connecting Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania. It’s another blow to a country already struggling with weeks of Russian strikes on its energy infrastructure during…

From DW News. Israel is supposed to reopen Gaza’s border with Egypt to Palestinians on foot for the first time in nearly a year today. It’s not clear whether the crossing is now open but fleets of ambulances are waiting on the Egyptian side of the border to transport injured Palestinians for treatment in Egypt.…

From DW News. A new AI project aims to reveal how wildlife in Germany’s national parks are reacting to climate change with data from cameras, microphones and climate logs. 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. Direct flights between Bangladesh and Pakistan have resumed after 14 years. After years of strained relations and limited contact, diplomatic ties between the neighbors have been gradually improving. Analysts say the shift could influence the geopolitics of South Asia. It’s an important step for many families, separated by the two countries’ joint…

From DW News. Brazilian oil giant Petrobras has spilled thousands of liters of unregulated drilling fluid near the mouth of the Amazon river. 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 #Brazil #oil #dwenvironment

From DW News. The US Department of Justice has released 3 million more documents from the Epstein files. The latest tranche was released weeks after the DOJ was legally obligated to make them public. The Democrats state that millions of documents – approximately 50% – of the files have yet to be released by Pam…

From DW News. An uptick in Japanese bear maulings means bear soup for the visitors to a restaurant that turns the predators into dinner. 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 #Japan #bears…

From DW News. Germany is monitoring 13 national parks and 2 wilderness areas with the help of AI. 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 #Germany #wildlife #AI #dwenvironment

From DW News. Iran’s top security official says there’s been progress towards re-opening negotiations with the United States. As the US military build-up in the region gathers momentum, President Trump’s intentions towards Iran are far from clear. Trump says he wants to prevent the regime from developing nuclear weapons, and an end to the crackdown…

From DW News. Clean vehicle subsidies in the US expired in September 2025. The results are in and they’re not looking good for electric vehicles. 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 #EVs…

From DW News. Eleven civilians, 10 security personnel and 67 militants were killed in multiple attacks across Pakistan’s Balochistan province, authorities say. The separatist group, Baloch Liberation Army, claimed responsibility; BLA videos show women fighters taking part in the attacks. 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. Russia and Ukraine say they’ve halted strikes on each other’s energy infrastructure after a request from the White House. Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenksyy says the energy truce is supposed to last a week, but the Kremlin says it will end on Sunday. Russia has since switched its focus, and continued attacks on…

From DW News. Nico Lange, Military Expert explains cultural and social values in Russia. #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. The US Department of Justice has released 3 million more pages of documents from the Epstein files, including thousands of videos and images, with references to multiple public figures including Donald Trump. US authorities are hoping to draw a line under the affair, but survivors of Epstein’s crimes say it’s not over…

From DW News. Anastasia Tikomirova journalist from Die Zeit tells DW what recent polls say about Russians’ view of the war in Ukraine. #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. Steven Erlanger, a journalist with The New York Times, explains why political repression makes it difficult to trust opinion polling in Russia. #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. Twenty African countries in just four weeks: From the kick-off in Cape Town, American streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed certainly delivered what his name promises: Zapping from Algeria to Zimbabwe, some of his destinations were already on the world’s agenda – but then Benin! Who knew? 00:00 YouTuber IShowSpeed inspires content creators in…

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From DW News. Jeremy Morris, a Russia Expert from the University of Aarhus, tells DW about the current state of the Russian economy. 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. Thousands of people in Makoko say they’ve lost their livelihoods or the roof over their heads. But the government contends their homes were illegal and unsafe. We hear from an urban planner who says water and electricity can be a fatal mix. 00:00 Homes destroyed by government in Makoko, in Lagos, Nigeria…

From DW News. Nico Lange, a Military Expert on Russia’s war in Ukraine: ‘this is not a superpower waging war, it’s smallscale infantry fighting’. #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. Hundreds of protesters clash with police during anti-ICE proteste outside a federal detention center in downtown Los Angeles as protests over the killings by federal officers continue. #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…

From DW News. Massive landslides in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have collapsed a militia-held mine, burying workers beneath a hillside. The exact number of casualties is unclear, but rebel officials say at least 200 have been killed. Many bodies remain buried in the mud, while those injured are being treated in nearby health…

From DW News. From new defense deals to talks on a military bloc with Egypt and Somalia, Saudi Arabia is expanding its reach along one of the world’s most strategic waterways — the Red Sea. A defense deal with Pakistan and possibly Turkey could further boost Riyadh’s influence. Here’s what’s driving this shift and why…

From DW News. Iranian President Masoud ⁠Pezeshkian has accused the US, Europe, and Israel of stirring tensions that quote "provoked" recent protests across Iran. His accusations come as US President Donald Trump pushes Iran to negotiate a deal on its nuclear and missile programmes – or else face US military action. Sara Bazoobandi at the…

From DW News. Rare earths, uranium, gold — and big expectations.  Here is the real story behind Greenland’s mineral potential and the consequences for the environment and local communities.  #trump #rareearthminerals #greenland 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. Melania Trump is marking her first year back as U-S first lady with the global release of a documentary she produced. The film – simply titled ‘Melania’ – follows the 20 days leading up to Donald Trump’s return to the White House for his second term. It’s opening in more than 1500…

From DW News. US President Donald Trump has announced Kevin Warsh as his choice to head the US central bank, known as the Federal Reserve or Fed. He’ll replace Jerome Powell, who steps down in May. Warsh is a Republican and a former Fed governor. The announcement sent the US dollar soaring and the price…

From DW News. Republicans are starting to shift their tone, criticizing Trump’s anti-immigration campaign, following the killings Renee Good and Alex Pretti. A number of Republican mayors condemn the hardline enforcement tactics used, saying their cities are no longer safe. DW Correspondent Misha Komadovsky went to the Trump stronghold of Hanover County, Virginia, where there’s…

From DW News. Russia has agreed to pause strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv until Sunday. This comes after US President Trump asked Russia’s President Putin to halt attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid for a week because of the extreme winter cold. DW speaks to Inna Sovsun, Ukrainian politician in Kyiv, on the situation in…

From DW News. US businesses and schools went on strike on Friday to protest federal immigration tactics. The strikes are meant to force a ‘national shutdown’ to put pressure on the Trump administration to pull immigration enforcement ages from US cities. Chapter Breakdown 0:00 Strikes and protests held across the US 2:31 Rebecca Winter, Spokesperson…

From DW News. China’s Communist Party leadership will soon release its Five-Year Plan which will run until 2030. The plan is an economic blueprint for China’s longterm development. Analysts say it will likely set out ambitious targets for technological advances and high-end manufacturing. DW’s China analyst Clifford Coonan explains what China hopes to achieve with…

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From DW News. Iran says it is ready to resume talks with the United States but will not negotiate its defense capabilities. Meanwhile, the US has increased its naval presence in the region. #irannuclear #usiran #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…

From DW News. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing back on reports that US officials have held talks with groups in favor of an independent province of Alberta. Prime Minister Carney says he expects Washington to respect Canada’s sovereignty. Alberta is a province in western Canada, about the size of Texas. It has rich…

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From DW News. New reports are emerging about alleged abuse of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons, which range from physical, psychological, to sexual abuse. 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 #Israel #abuse…

From DW News. Germany is openly discussing nuclear deterrence — a subject long considered politically untouchable. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has confirmed that Germany and several European partners have begun early talks on a “joint nuclear deterrence.” This comes after former Green Party foreign minister Joschka Fischer argued that Europe may eventually need its own atomic…