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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…
From DW News. Hundreds in Israel have paid their last respects at a funeral for the last hostage recovered from Gaza – after more than two years of war and grief. Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old police officer was killed while fighting Hamas militants during the October 7 terror attack in 2023. His body was found…
From DW News. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in China to reset relations – as he aims to boost trade and investment with the world’s second-largest economy. Starmer has vowed to bring back benefits to the UK in meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. It’s the first visit by a British…
From DW News. In India, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra state has been killed in a plane crash. Ajit Pawar was flying back to his home state in a private plane. Four others on board were killed when the jet crashed while attempting to land. It’s unclear what brought it down. Pawar was a…
From DW News. With the number of holocaust survivors declining, a new project here in Germany is aiming to keep their stories alive. It’s called HOLO-VOICES and it combines hologram technology with AI, to keep testimony from eyewitnesses preserved for future generations. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. A report from the Financial Times says the US is tying its security guarantees to Ukraine to a peace deal – that would likely involve ceding all of the Donbas region to Russia. The White House has denied the report and said its role is to bring the two sides to the…
From DW News. As of Wednesday, it will be official: The United States will cease to be a member state of the Paris Agreement, a global climate accord that aims to keep global warming well below two degrees Celsius. It’s the second time that the US has quit the agreement. Donald Trump previously withdrew in…
From DW News. The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland met today with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz here in Berlin. At the top of the agenda was the Trump administration’s ongoing bid to purchase Greenland from Denmark. Last week US President Donald Trump said he had no intention of using force to acquire Greenland, but…
From DW News. India and the EU have signed a free trade agreement. Why did the European Commission president describe it as the "mother of all deals"? #dwnewsshorts #india 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. Trump says "things are going very nicely" for his border czar Tom Homan who has arrived in Minnesota. Homan has met Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz who again called for impartial investigations into the Minneapolis shooting deaths by federal agents. Homan is replacing Border Control official Greg Bovino who left Minneapolis following the…
From DW News. Many Gazans hope the Rafah border crossing will reopen following the return of the last Israeli hostage’s remains. This would allow critically wounded patients to seek treatment abroad after months of delays. The crossing has been largely closed since Israeli forces took control in May 2024, leaving at least 20,000 patients awaiting…
From DW News. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has had some sharp words for Europe regarding the continent’s military preparedness. He told EU lawmakers to QUOTE ‘keep on dreaming’ if they think its possible to defend Europe without the United States. His remarks come with relations between Europe and the US at a low point…
From DW News. The US has announced a major Air Force exercise in the Middle East, a day after the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier group arrived in the region. Donald Trump has pledged to help Iranian protesters after a deadly crackdown that has claimed thousands of lives. Here’s a look at what a potential…
From DW News. India and the European Union have announced a historic free trade agreement following nearly twenty years of negotiations. It will create a market of two billion people, representing a quarter of global Gross Domestic Product and a third of global trade. The two sides hope the pact will help shield their economies…
From DW News. Japan sits on a mountain of debt – and a famously sluggish economy. Can new prime minister Sanae Takaichi spur growth without scaring away lenders? A recent bond selloff points to the challenges she faces — and the consequences for the rest of the world. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/…
From DW News. The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and three warships have arrived in the Indian Ocean, bringing a renewed potential that President Donald Trump could opt to order airstrikes on Iran. But Trump has been sending mixed signals about what he will do next. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…
From DW News. The EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, spoke to DW’s Michaela Küfner at the International North Sea Summit hosted by the German government in Hamburg, where European political leaders and industry representatives pledged to expand investment into offshore wind energy capacity in the North Sea region. Among other declarations, the…
From DW News. European sovereignty has been a major motivator for politicians across the continent in recent years. But technology and business leaders are increasingly pointing to not only the impossibility of complete decoupling—but the impracticality. Siemens Digital Industries CEO Cedrik Neike joins The Dip’s Daniel Winter to discuss sovereignty, "digital twins," and how to…
From DW News. The world is marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day for the victims of the Nazi regime. 81 years ago – on January 27, 1945 – soldiers of the Red Army reached the concentration and extermination camps of Auschwitz. Holocaust survivors are among those remembering the more than 1.1 million people who were systematically…
From DW News. Across much of the democratic world, politics feels gridlocked. Governments seem hesitant, voters disengaged or angry, and urgent problems seem impossible to solve. So what happens when countries stop waiting for perfect conditions and act anyway? Award-winning journalist and author John Kampfner joins News Desk to explore why some societies confront crisis…
From DW News. At least 25 people have been killed by a landslide in Indonesia – and many others remain missing. Rescuers are searching for victims after the disaster – which buried the village of Pasir Langu in West Java province. 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. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on social media that India and the EU have "concluded the mother of all deals." "We have created a free trade zone of two billion people, with both sides set to benefit," she said in New Delhi. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the…
From DW News. Large parts of the US are covered in snow as a result of the winter storm Fern. The storm began on Friday in the southern part of the country and spread northeast over the weekend, affecting more than half the population of the US. The severe winter temperatures have caused widespread power…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump is facing growing pressure to end his immigration crackdown after federal agents shot and killed a second American citizen in Minneapolis. Video footage appears to contradict the government’s official account of the shooting. Republicans are now joining Democrats in demanding a thorough inquiry as bipartisan scrutiny intensifies. 00:00…
From DW News. The European Union is about to conclude a major free trade deal with India. The deal comes just days after the EU signed a free trade pact with the Mercosur countries in South America. 00:00 EU and India to sign trade deal 00:31 Chietigj Bajpaee, Senior Research Fellow, Chatham House 07:11 Garima…
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From DW News. Ministers from European countries bordering the North Sea pledged sizable investments into expanding offshore wind energy at a summit in Hamburg, Germany today. The German government says the plan is to add an initial 100 gigawatts of energy to Europe’s grid from offshore windfarms. It’s a landmark step towards sustainable energy, and…
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From DW News. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had some sharp words for Europe regarding the continent’s military preparedness. He told EU lawmakers to ‘keep on dreaming’ if they think its possible to defend Europe without the United States. His remarks come with relations between Europe and the US at a low point amid Donald…
From DW News. France is looking to follow Australia’s lead with a ban social media for teenagers. French lawmakers are set to vote on the draft legislation on Monday. The bill would block access to networks such as Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok for teens under the age of 15. The move is part of a…
From DW News. The remains of the last Israeli hostage abducted by Hamas have been identified and returned to Israel. Members of Israel’s Knesset applauded when Prime-minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered the news on Monday. Ran Gvili was a special forces policemen who was killed fighting Hamas militants on October 7th, 2023. His body was taken…
From DW News. The price of gold has soared to a new record, topping five thousand dollars an ounce for the first time. Investors have been looking for a safe haven amid global uncertainty. Fears of a renewed trade war, inflation, and the potential for another US government shutdown have all been fueling gold’s record…
From DW News. Pressure is growing on US President Donald Trump to end his immigration crackdown, after federal agents shot dead a second American citizen in Minneapolis. Video footage appears to contradict the government’s official account of what happened. The incident is now facing bi-partisan scrutiny, with a growing number of Republicans joining Democrats in…
From DW News. Ministers from 11 European countries have signed a declaration backing unprecedented cooperation in developing wind-power. The deal was signed at the third North Sea Summit, taking place this year in Hamburg. States committed to developing a series of joint offshore wind-power projects in shared waters. Leaders are seeking to reduce Europe’s energy…
From DW News. A court in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad has handed a 10-year prison sentence to two outspoken human rights lawyers: Imaan Mazari – the daughter of a former minister – rose to national prominence by taking on some of the country’s most sensitive cases involving vulnrable communities and ethnic minorities. A vocal critic of…
From DW News. Russia’s sustained drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure has left hundreds of thousands without heating and functioning electricity. It means Ukrainians face a battle to stay warm during the coldest winter in over a decade. DW’s Max Zander reports from Kyiv. #russia #ukrainewar #ukraine For more news go to:…
From DW News. Minnesota governor Tim Walz condemned the killing of Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by a Federal Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis. He also criticized President Donald Trump, asking, “What is the plan?” #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. The European Union is set to conclude a major free trade deal with the world’s most populous nation, India. The EU’s top two leaders — Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Council President Antonio Costa — are attending India’s Republic Day parade as guests of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two…
From DW News. A massive winter storm is sweeping across the US. Dangerously cold temperatures have been forecast, along with heavy snow and freezing rain that turns to ice on contact with a frozen surface. These extreme conditions have already cut electricity to over half a million households. Weather officials are warning of a prolonged…
From DW News. A makeshift memorial has been set up for Alex Pretti, the US citizen who was shot dead on Saturday. The Department of Homeland Security claims that he approached officers carrying a firearm and violently resisted disarmament. However, state officials say that video footage of the shooting contradicts this account of events. Pretti’s…
From DW News. A makeshift memorial has been set up for Alex Pretti, the US citizen who was shot dead on Saturday. The Department of Homeland Security claims that he approached officers carrying a firearm and violently resisted disarmament. However, state officials say that video footage of the shooting contradicts this account of events. Pretti’s…
From DW News. The US involvement in Ukraine is not just political — since Russia’s invasion, nearly 100 American volunteers have died fighting for Ukraine. DW’s Misha Komadovsky speaks to families of deceased soldiers. #usinvolvementinukraine #russiaukrainewar 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. Moscow’s attacks across Ukraine left 1.2 million properties without power. The darkness didn’t deter some Kyiv residents from throwing an improvised outdoor party, uplighting their neighbors with beats and dance moves. #ukraineenergy #ukrainedance #russianattacksonukraine 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. An American climber has scaled one of Asia’s tallest buildings, Taipei 101. Alex Honnold climbed it without any safety gear. The event was initially postponed due to poor weather; but when the skies cleared, he began his slow ascent in front of nervous crowds, and a global Netflix streaming audience. 0:00 Alex…
From DW News. Federal immigration officers have shot dead a man in Minneapolis, identified as 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti. The shooting comes just weeks after an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good in the city. #usborderpatrol #ice #minneapolis For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok:…
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From DW News. Voting has come to an end in the final round of Myanmar’s month-long general election. In the absence of a meaningful opposition, the pro-military party is on track to win by a landslide, extending the junta’s grip on power. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. In Turkey, the town of Ilic is fighting for its future after a mining accident in 2024. The town’s gold mine is closed, leaving thousands without work. But many are calling for operations to resume, despite environmental concerns. #Turkey #Ilic #Goldmine #focusoneurope For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social…
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From DW News. Syria’s government has announced that it will extend a ceasefire with Kurdish fighters for 15 days. The two sides have been fighting since early January, when Damascus launched an offensive to bring the Kurdish-administered region back under its control. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of protesters have marched in cities across Europe, calling…
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From DW News. US President Donald Trump has threatened 100%t tariffs on Canadian goods, if Ottawa moves ahead with a trade deal with China. That deal would cut duties on Chinese electric cars, in return for lower levies on Canadian agricultural exports to China. Trump has been particularly riled up by Canada since Prime Minister…
From DW News. A man has died after being shot by federal agents in Minneapolis. The Department of Homeland Security says the man approached the officers carrying a firearm — and resisted being disarmed. The incident comes less than three weeks after the fatal shooting of Renee Good, which sparked protests across the city. Thousands…
From DW News. Syria’s government has announced that it will extend a four-day ceasefire with Kurdish fighters for 15 days. The two sides have been fighting since early January, when Damascus launched an offensive to bring the Kurdish-administered region back under its control. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of protesters have marched in cities across Europe…
From DW News. US authorities say a man has died after being shot by federal agents in Minneapolis. The Department of Homeland Security says the man approached the officers carrying a firearm and two magazines. The incident comes less than three weeks after the fatal shooting of Renee Good, which has already sparked protests across…
From DW News. In Syria, time is running out on a ceasefire between the government and Kurdish forces – as talks over the future of Kurdish-controlled areas continue. The foreign ministry in Damascus had denied reports of an agreement to extend the truce. One of the factors weighing on negotiations is the ongoing transfer of…
From DW News. Developing: US media are reporting that that one person has died after being shot by federal agents in Minneapolis. The Department of Homeland Security said the situation was ‘evolving’ but claimed that the man who was killed had a firearm and two magazines. The shooting comes less than three weeks after the…
From DW News. Russian and Ukrainian negotiators have wrapped up another session of peace talks mediated by the US in Abu Dhabi. But it’s not clear what the results are. UAE officials said the negotiations were held in a ‘constructive and positive atmosphere.’ The two days of meetings put officials from Kyiv, Moscow and Washington…
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