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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…
From DW News. Germany’s Foreign Ministry posted a penguin themed video on its social media accounts that has European unity as its message. But why the penguin? 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. Taiwan’s military is simulating its response to a possible Chinese invasion of the self-governing island. It followed Chinese war-games staged around Taiwan. China sees the island as a breakaway province. 00:00 Taiwan simulates response to Chinese invasion 03:10 Rorry Daniels, Asia Society Policy Institute For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW…
From DW News. Spain’s left-wing government announced it will grant legal status to around 500,000 undocumented immigrants. The impact of the announcement was seen almost immediately in Barcelona. 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. To hit US President Donald Trump’s target of deporting 1 million people a year, ICE has been running campaigns on social media using controversial tactics and wartime-like recruitment posters. The agency has also halved training times to hire thousands of new staff. The move is funded by Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill" with…
From DW News. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has posted a clip on social media featuring a penguin promoting the European Union’s core values. The clip stresses key EU principles including loyalty, competition and freedom. But the video also appears to have the US in its sights, criticizing bullying against a backdrop that looks like…
From DW News. A wave of layoffs continues at big corporations in the US. What’s behind it — is AI biting deep or are firms shedding the fat of years past? Deutsche Well speaks with management professor Matthew Bidwell at The Wharton School in the US. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…
From DW News. The US dollar is tanking — but is that good news for Europe, or a sign of worse to come? European consumers can be happy about cheap American goods, but exporters and manufacturers could struggle to compete. #dollar #exports #currency #dwbusiness For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:…
From DW News. Donald Trump has announced Kevin Warsh as his choice to head the Federal Reserve and replace Jerome Powell, who is stepping aside in May. Trump said last night that he would make an announcement today and rumors that former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh was the frontrunner sent markets tumbling. Warsh is seen…
From DW News. After shocking investors in Fall 2025, gold has hit another high at the dawn of 2026. Is the precious metal, once seen as a safe haven, now another speculative asset? Meanwhile, with tensions between the US and Europe fraying, some in Germany are calling for a recall of German gold held on…
From DW News. Donald Trump says Russia has agreed to pause attacks on Ukrainian cities for a week. The US president said Vladimir Putin has agreed to a personal request from Trump not to fire on Kyiv and other cities and towns for a week due to the current extreme cold. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…
From DW News. After days of escalating threats against Iran from the US, Iran is today entertaining overtures from Turkey to mediate deal-making with the White House. Even as the United States builds up its military presence in the region, the Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi has been meeting with his Turkish counterpart to discuss…
From DW News. On January 27, 1945, Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated, revealing the scale of Nazi atrocities. 81 years later, the lessons of the Holocaust remain urgent. In this Holocaust Remembrance Day episode, our Berlin Briefing panel asks: What warning signs of authoritarianism should we be watching for today? Together, they explore rising hate…
From DW News. Rumors are circulating on social media about the alleged cancellation of thousands of tickets to attend the matches, due to fears of increasing violence against migrants and protesters, as seen in Minneapolis. 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. After days of escalating threats against Iran, US President Donald Trump says he’s hoping to avoid taking military action against the Iranian regime – and says he’s open to new talks with Tehran on a possible nuclear deal. This is what he had to say when asked by reporters about the prospect…
From DW News. We begin in Washington, where opposition lawmakers and President Donald Trump have reached a deal to avert a partial government shutdown. A deadly immigration crackdown in the city of Minneapolis attracted national outrage – and led Democratic members of Congress to pull their support for further government funding. The deal would separate…
From DW News. The new U.S. border security chief has signaled a possible softening of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. Tom Homan acknowledged that mistakes have been made and pledged to reduce the federal force in Minneapolis, which now numbers 3,000 agents. He has also promised to restore law and order after weeks of…
From DW News. President Trump has warned Tehran that it will face another military attack if it does not accept a new nuclear deal. Trump is sending massive firepower to the Middle East and says that any attack on Iran would be much worse than those carried out by the U.S. last year. Chapters: 0:00…
From DW News. The European Union has designated the regime’s elite military force, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, a terrorist group. Terror designations by countries like the US seem to have made little difference in the past — so is this move anything more than symbolic? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…
From DW News. As the EU plans to return more migrants reaching Europe, one country is being closely watched by other EU members: Cyprus, which has been particularly successful with its return policy. Chapters: 0:00 EU lays out new five-year migration plan 4:13 Helena Hahn, Migration policy analyst 9:13 Jean-Nicolas Beuze, United Nations refugee agency…
From DW News. White House border czar Tom Homan says ICE will continue enforcing immigration laws while prioritizing community safety and shifting toward targeted enforcement of public‑safety and national‑security threats. He added that internal changes will make operations safer and more efficient. 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 needs skilled workers – from nurses to IT professionals. India has talent in abundance – but is it a match? Listen to the full story in DW’s Delayland podcast: https://p.dw.com/p/55W6Y #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. In a major foreign policy speech, Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, set out a more assertive vision for Germany’s global role. Merz called for unity among European allies amid heightened tensions with the U.S. over Donald Trump’s threats to take over Greenland. Addressing parliament, Merz stated that Germany aspires to be part of…
From DW News. Puma is a cornerstone of German sportswear history — but now China’s Anta is moving in. A €1.5 ‑billiondeal gives the Chinese sportswear brand a powerful grip on the classic brand. #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…
From DW News. This week, the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen removed dozens of Danish flags that had been placed in front of the building. The flags were intended to honor Danish soldiers who were killed during the NATO mission in Afghanistan. On Wednesday morning, a member of the embassy’s staff was filmed taking the flags…
From DW News. AI‑powered drones from Portugal are reshaping defense, industry, and the country’s tech identity. #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. 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 #eu #usa #iran
From DW News. In addition to the European Union’s diplomatic escalation against Iran, the United States is upping the pressure. President Trump has warned Tehran that it faces yet another military attack if it does not accept a new nuclear deal. Trump is sending massive firepower to the Middle East – and says that any…
From DW News. Calls in Germany are growing for the Berlin to bring back the gold it’s been stockpiling in the US since the Cold War. #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:…
From DW News. A young woman in Katsina State, northwestern Nigeria, is turning farm waste into eco‑friendly charcoal — saving trees and building her own business. 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. They are too old for regular military service but determined to fight the Russians. Men aged 60 plus patch up unexploded ordnance and fire the repaired rockets at Russian positions. 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. Katalin and Andras Lovas already had three biological children when they adopted Mark, a Romani child. They are among a minority of adoptive parents in Hungary who express no preference regarding a child’s background. 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. A parliamentary session in Somalia was halted after tensions over constitutional amendments escalated into clashes. 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 #somalia #parliament #amendments #dwnewsshorts
From DW News. Nearly four years after Russia’s fullscale invasion of Ukraine, the attacks continue — relentless, deadly, and daily. While talks about a potential ceasefire are taking place, Vladimir Putin keeps escalating the war with no indication of stepping back. With critical infrastructure intentionally destroyed, millions of Ukrainians are forced to survive in freezing…
From DW News. Israel has said it will reopen the Rafah border crossing in a matter of days for people on foot. The move would pave the way for Palestinians who fled Gaza during the two-year war to return home for the first time – and for tens of thousands who need medical care to…
From DW News. Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse residents protesting in Lagos on Wednesday, over demolition work in one of Africa’s largest floating slums that has displaced thousands of people, with one protester reportedly injured. #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/…
From DW News. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has addressed the German paliament, following an escalation in tensions with the US over Greenland, and gave a call for European unity. Merz underlined Germany’s desire to operate as part of an agile network of sovereign states, wishing to still adhere to a rules-based order. He said Germany…
From DW News. Nobel Peace Prize winner Oleksandra Matviichuk heads Ukraine’s Center for Civil Liberties, documenting Russian war crimes since 2014. In this interview, she describes life in freezing Kyiv without heat or power, explains how Russia’s tactics have become more brazen, and criticizes peace negotiations that ignore human rights. #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #warcrimes For more…
From DW News. The European Union is set to classify Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terror group, in part for its role in the deaths of thousands of anti-government protesters. The elite militia reports directly to Iran’s supreme leader and is seen as a key force keeping the Islamic Republic in power. Sanctions against the…
From DW News. A passenger plane has crashed in northern Colombia, killing all 15 people on board, the country’s state-run airline Satena confirmed. The area where the plane crashed is a mountainous region planted with coca leaves, the raw material for cocaine, and where illegal armed groups such as the National Liberation Army and a…
From DW News. Calls in Germany are growing for Berlin to bring back the gold it’s been stockpiling in the US since the Cold War. #dwbusiness 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. Trade deal in hand, EU carmakers look to India Teaser: The ink is still wet on the EU-India trade deal, but carmakers in Europe are already welcoming an agreement that will give them greater access to the world’s most populous country. But what is India for a market? How does it compare…
From DW News. President Donald Trump is urging Iran to reach a nuclear deal or risk a new U.S. attack. This threat follows the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and other warships to the Middle East. In response to Washington’s announcements, Iran’s UN Mission in New York issued a statement on X.…
From DW News. Health officials in India have confirmed cases of the deadly Nipah virus, prompting authorities across Southeast Asia to boost security measures and prevent further spread. The World Health Organization lists Nipah as a priority disease due to its potential for rapid outbreaks. There is no approved vaccine or cure. Singapore, Hong Kong,…
From DW News. Iran-born rapper Meraj Tehrani witnessed the deadly protests in his home country. With the toll ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of people killed in a crackdown by security forces, Tehrani is calling on foreign countries to help Iranians overthrow the regime and regain their freedom. DW’s Birgit Maass interviewed him…
From DW News. Iran-born rapper Meraj Tehrani witnessed the deadly protests in his home country. With the toll ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of people killed in a crackdown by security forces, Tehrani is calling on foreign countries to help Iranians overthrow the regime and regain their freedom. DW interviewed him in London,…
From DW News. Once unthinkable: At 103, Holocaust survivor Ruth Gruenthal has reclaimed the German citizenship the Nazi regime stripped from her because she was Jewish. After surviving Nazi persecution and rebuilding her life in the U.S., Ruth became a psychotherapist and raised a family spanning four generations — many of whom have now also…
From DW News. The US embassy in Copenhagen removed 44 flags honoring Danish soldiers killed in Afghanistan. The flags had been placed after President Donald Trump criticized allies’ military contributions. Hundreds of new flags were later put up in response. 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. Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to Moscow for talks. This is the second time Putin has hosted al-Sharaa since rebels toppled Syria’s longtime dictator, Bashar al-Assad, over a year ago. Russia supported the Assad regime during the conflict and is still hosting the former leader in exile. Chapters:…
From DW News. At Germany’s Holocaust remembrance ceremony, Auschwitz survivor Tova Friedman warned that antisemitism is once again gaining ground — adapting its language, spreading online, and becoming dangerously normalized. #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. Israel has held a funeral for the last remaining hostage recovered from Gaza. 24-year-old police officer Ran Gvili was killed while fighting Hamas militants during the October 7 terror attack in 2023. That attack killed 1,200 Israelis and ignited a war that has claimed the lives of over 70,000 Palestinians. Today’s funeral…
From DW News. Protesters in Minneapolis celebrated after immigration chief Greg Bovino was removed from his role as “commander-at-large” of the US Border Patrol. Bovino is said to be returning to his former post in California. His departure comes amid intense backlash after two U.S. citizens were fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis,…
From DW News. North Korea is testing its next generation of nuclear weapons. The US may be threatening to attack Iran over its nuclear program. But, for the time being, that’s not the case for North Korea. In fact, Pyongyang says it is preparing to unveil the next stage of its nuclear strategy. This follows…
From DW News. There were no reported cases of the Nipah virus outside India, but several Asian countries introduced sweeping health precautions after India confirmed two cases in West Bengal. Indian authorities say they have contained the outbreak. Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam increased airport screenings, reinforced border checks, and urged stricter food safety measures to…
From DW News. Local media shared footage showing an ICE agent attempting to enter Ecuador’s consulate in Minneapolis, but consulate officials prevented the entry and protected Ecuadorian citizens inside. Ecuador’s government said it filed a formal protest with the US Embassy in Quito over the incident. #dwnewsshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that ‘time is running out’ over nuclear talks, saying that the next attack will be ‘far worse’. It follows the arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and other warships to the region. The convoy was deployed from the South China Sea to the…
From DW News. Bonuses for babies and a deportation drive. A draft of the far-right AfD’s election program has revealed the party’s radical plans should it win the upcoming vote in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. For more on the AfD’s plans: watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOrTIB8JVe8 #dwnewsshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social…
From DW News. As the war in Ukraine rages on, the country is facing the near-impossible task of accounting for more than 80,000 people reported missing since Russia’s full-scale invasion. Across Ukraine, families continue to protest, demanding the return of their loved ones. The interior ministry has said that both military personnel and civilians are…
From DW News. A Russian drone strike on a passenger train in northeastern Ukrainian region of Kharkiv killed five people, prosecutors said, an attack denounced as terrorism by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. #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…
From DW News. Pressure is growing on Republican President Donald Trump from an unusual direction. The National Rifle Association is traditionally a close ally of the Republican Party. But it has come out at odds with the Trump administration over its response to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE agents during a protest…