From DW News. A dashcam caught the moment lightning exploded into a fireball in South Carolina, causing power outages and stalling traffic for hours. 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 #lightning #explosion…

From DW News. The Perseids meteor shower will peak on the night of August 12. Here’s how you can watch 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 besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #perseids #meteorology #cosmos #dwnewsshorts

From DW News. An injured elephant’s regular visits to an Assam village highlight rising human-wildlife clashes as habitats shrink. 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 #elephant #india #assam #dwnewsshorts

From DW News. Donald Trump has once again delayed imposing hefty tariffs on China, announcing another three-month delay just hours before the last agreement between the world’s two largest economies was due to expire. Alicia Garcia-Herrero, Asia Pacific chief economist from Natixis Bank, believes China is winning the trade war. For more news go to:…

From DW News. WARNING: Our report contains graphic images that many viewers will find distressing. Gaza’s remaining hospitals face a catastrophic situation, struggling to provide even minimal healthcare to those injured and sick from the conflict. DW spoke to a Spanish doctor who worked as an anesthesiologist in Gaza for four months. He, filmed inside…

From DW News. In an unexpected diplomatic success, Trump brokers a 99-year corridor linking Azerbaijan to Turkey via Armenia, bypassing Russia and Iran. The route cements US presence in the South Caucasus, shuts Tehran out, and undercuts Moscow’s fading grip — potentially giving Trump added leverage as he meets Putin in Alaska to discuss ending…

From DW News. US President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday to talk about ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Trump said on Monday that it’s not up to him to make a deal, but that the talks in Alaska would help him gauge the likelihood of an agreement between…

From DW News. The US and China have extended a truce in their trade war until mid-November. At about the same time President Trump was signing an executive order postponing increased US import levies, Beijing also announced the extension of its own tariff pause. The 90-day extension allows more time for Chinese and American negotiators…

From DW News. On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced that he was deploying National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. The US capital’s police force is also set to come under federal government management. President Trump says the aim is to deal with what he calls the city’s "wave of lawlessness." Critics, however, point to…

From DW News. According to the rights group United Christian Forum, violence against India’s Christians has been on the rise ever. The increase in attacks against Christians has been rising ever since the Hindu nationalist party – the BJP – came to power in 2014. United Christian Forum report that last year saw more than…

From DW News. UN-backed health monitors have said some 100,000 Palestinian women and children are facing severe malnutrition, and a third of the population of 2.1 million hasn’t eaten in days. Israel’s plans to expand its military operations to capture and occupy Gaza City will likely worsen conditions on the ground for Palestinian aid seekers.…

From DW News. This Friday, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska, at what’s likely to be a historic summit to discuss the prospects for peace in Ukraine. On Monday, US President Trump spoke about his expectations ahead of the encounter. He now says the meeting will…

From DW News. Funerals have been held in Gaza City for a group of Al Jazeera journalists killed in an Israeli strike near Al-Shifa Hospital. Mourners gathered around the bodies of Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh, who were killed alongside three co-workers in Israel’s attack on Sunday. Medics say a local reporter was also killed.…

From DW News. Video footage shows two Chinese vessels colliding in a dangerous blocking maneuver. The two vessels were pursuing a Philippine Coast Guard vessel in the disputed waters of Scarborough Reef. Footage source: Philippine Coast Guard #chinesenavy #philippines #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…

From DW News. US President Donald Trump has said that Ukraine AND Russia would have to cede territory to each other to end the war. He was speaking ahead of Friday’s bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Ahead of Trump’s meeting with Putin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has invited the US president…

From DW News. Colombian Senator and presidential candidate has died more than two months after being shot. Uribe was speaking to supporters during a campaign rally in Bogota. A teenage suspect was arrested at the scene, and authorities have since detained several others believed to have been involved in the shooting. 00:00 Colombian Senator dies…

From DW News. Donald Trump is promising to "re-establish law, order, and public safety" in Washington. The US president said he would deploy hundreds of National Guard troops and place the city’s police department directly under federal control – promising to "liberate" the US capital. And he painted an apocalyptic picture of the city –…

From DW News. Russia has become increasingly reliant on drones in its attacks on Ukrainian cities – like the one in Zaporizhzhia. Mass production of the Iranian-designed weapons began a year ago in Tatarstan, in central Russia. Independent Russian reporters say that children are involved in their production and development. 00:00 Independent Russian journalists say…

From DW News. Israel’s military says it targeted and killed Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif, claiming he led a Hamas cell. Both al-Sharif and the news channel have long rejected Israel’s accusations. Press freedom groups and the UN had earlier warned his life was at risk over his Gaza reporting. #dwnewsshorts For more news go to:…

From DW News. Northern Spain is battling several severe forest fires. Over 1,400 people have had to be evacuated. The cause is an extreme heatwave and prolonged drought. #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:…

From DW News. Videoaufnahmen zeigen, wie zwei chinesische Schiffe bei einem gefählichen Blockmanöver zusammenstoßen. Die beiden Schiffe waren dabei, ein Schiff der philippinischen Küstenwache in den umstrittenen Gewässern des Scarborough-Riffs zu verfolgen. #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. An Israeli strike near Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital has targeted and killed a group of four Al Jazeera journalists and an assistant. The attack has been condemned by journalists and rights groups. Among those killed is Anas al-Sharif, a prominent correspondent. He was previously part of a Reuters team that won a…

From DW News. In a rare press conference with international journalists, the Israeli Prime Minister has tried to defend his controversial plans to seize Gaza City. Benjamin Netanyahu spoke just before an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council, where Israel was strongly condemned for its conduct in Gaza. He claimed taking control of…

From DW News. A targeted Israeli strike near Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital has killed a group of four Al Jazeera journalists and an assistant. The attack has been condemned by journalists and rights groups. Among those killed was Anas al-Sharif, a prominent Al Jazeera correspondent. He was previously part of a Reuters team that won…

From DW News. Death threats, hostility and fear: Local politicians in Germany are under attack. Mayors Erik Lierenfeld and Gerald Lehmann speak out about the rising tide of right-wing extremism and the personal toll it takes. Can solidarity and democracy withstand the pressure? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:…

From DW News. Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera has confirmed that five of its journalists have been killed during an Israeli bombardment of Gaza City. One of the dead includes prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif. The director of Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital said Al-Sharif was killed along with the other journalists in a tent close to the…

From DW News. Israel’s controversial decision to expand its war in Gaza has prompted a rare Sunday session of the UN Security Council in New York City. The UN secretary general calls the Israeli plan a dangerous escalation. 00:00 UN secretary general says planned Israeli offensive risks deepening humanitarian crisis and could endanger lives of…

From DW News. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says support for Israel remains — but rules out supplying weapons for a military strategy that could cost hundreds of thousands of civilian lives in Gaza. #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…

From DW News. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended his decision to ban weapons exports to Israel that could be used in the war on Gaza. He imposed the embargo on Friday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a new operation to seize all of Gaza City. 00:00 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz defends his…

From DW News. Israeli protesters flooded Tel Aviv against plans to expand the Gaza war. They demanded the return of 50 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive. The move escalates the 22-month conflict and faces widespread criticism. #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. European leaders have rejected changes to international borders through the use of force – saying this would only reward Russian aggression. In a joint statement, six countries and the European Commission said they welcomed President Trump’s initiative. But they said the path to peace cannot be decided without Ukraine, and that meaningful…

From DW News. Police in London have arrested nearly five hundred people for breaching a new law banning support for a pro-Palestinian group. Parliament outlawed Palestine Action as a terror organization, after activists broke into a military base and vandalized aircraft. 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. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his rejection of giving up land to end the war with Russia after Donald Trump suggested an eventual peace deal could involve Ukraine and Russia swapping territory. Trump and Vladimir Putin are due to meet in Alaska next week to discuss Ukraine. But in Ukraine’s capital,…

From DW News. Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Tel Aviv to protest the Israeli government’s plan to escalate the war in Gaza. Organizers say more than a hundred thousand turned out for the rally. It was the first since Israel’s security cabinet approved plans to occupy Gaza City. Critics fear another…

From DW News. On the Greek Cycladic island of Amorgas, locals are worried about the future of the Orthodox Christian monastery. For them, Father Spyridon is the heart and soul of island life. 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. People with disabilities can receive training, earn money, develop their skills, and strengthen their independent living capabilities in workshops specially tailored to their needs. Such workshops also support integration into working life. 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. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected any idea of giving up land to end the war with Russia. Donald Trump has said an eventual peace deal could involve Ukraine and Russia swapping territory. Trump and Vladimir Putin are due to meet in Alaska next week to discuss a possible ceasefire. A joint…

From DW News. Azerbaijan and Armenia have signed a peace deal at the White House aimed at ending decades of hostilities. The two neighbors have clashed over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region since the late 1980s. Azerbaijan reclaimed it in 2023. Turkey has welcomed the agreement as a boost for regional stability. The deal gives the…

From DW News. Large crowds have gathered for this week’s anti-government protests in Israel — the first since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed plans for a new ground offensive aimed at taking complete control of Gaza’s largest city. The protests have drawn tens of thousands to the streets across the nation. Demonstrators fear the government’s…

From DW News. US President Donald Trump says he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a potential end to the war in Ukraine. It will be the first in-person encounter between the two leaders since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — and since Trump’s return to office in January.…

From DW News. People in Nagasaki gathered to honor the victims of the 1945 bombing, which instantly killed 27,000 and led to tens of thousands more deaths from radiation. Three days earlier, Hiroshima was bombed, killing around 140,000. At the city’s Peace Park, survivors, families, and representatives from 95 countries took part in a solemn…

From DW News. Azerbaijan and Armenia have signed a US-brokered peace deal aimed at ending nearly forty years of hostilities. US President Donald Trump hosted Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the White House. The peace agreement reopens key transportation routes in the South Caucasus region as part of a…

From DW News. Germany, one of Israel’s staunchest allies, has decided it no longer wants to provide weapons for the war in Gaza. The move comes after Israel’s Security Cabinet approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to reoccupy parts of the Gaza Strip. It’s a significant announcement from Berlin. After the US, Germany is the…

From DW News. Protests in Israel erupted after the government announced a military campaign to take full control of Gaza City. The plan has faced strong criticism, with the UN warning it could bring more destruction and “unbearable suffering.” 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. Far-right influencer Laura Loomer is claiming credit for recent Trump staff firings. Despite holding no official role, her social media posts may be shaping decisions inside Trump’s White House. Here’s how she gained that influence. 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. As Trump eyes a ceasefire deal with Putin, Ukraine is left out of the room — and fears it’s being sold out. With maximalist demands on the table and trust in short supply, could this be the closest — or most dangerous — push for peace yet? For more news go to:…

From DW News. Humanoid robots: tech manufacturers and start-ups plan to make them part of daily life and let them work in factories. AI helps these human-looking robots gain new skills and applications. The first models are already cleaning, tidying, and working for us. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:…

From DW News. China and Hong Kong are currently experiencing an outbreak of the chikungunya virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. Thousands of cases have been recorded since June. The virus is also prevalent in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, and experts warn that it could spread to other regions due to climate change. Meanwhile…

From DW News. The world has marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Meanwhile, an increasing number of countries are rediscovering that having nukes makes them powerful players on the global stage. There are still over 12,000 nuclear weapons in existence on the planet. According to The Federation of American…

From DW News. Climate activists protested with camels in front of the Ministry of Agriculture in Budapest. They accused the government of not doing enough to combat the drought in the country. 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. With the US-China trade truce set to expire within days, Washington faces mounting pressure to secure a new deal. Former “phase one” commitments largely went unenforced, and Beijing now wields significant leverage through rare earth exports, technology access, and industrial overcapacity. President Trump is reportedly pushing for a quick agreement, even softening…

From DW News. President Donald Trump said the United States will impose a tariff of about 100% on imports of semiconductors but offered up a big exemption — it will not apply to companies that are manufacturing in the U.S. or have committed to do so. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…

From DW News. US President Donald Trump says he’s still ready to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite Putin’s refusal to include Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy in a proposed summit. Trump has been pressing for a meeting with Putin, as he seeks to secure an end to the war in Ukraine. He’s given Putin…

From DW News. We begin with some news just coming in. Donald Trump says he’ll meet Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin has not confirmed the date and venue of the summit. It would be their first meeting since US president’s return to office in January.…

From DW News. 80 years since the end of World War II, Japan is ramping up defense spending and moving military assets to southwestern islands closer to Taiwan. The shift in Japan’s strategy comes amidst recognition in Tokyo that it may need to contend with a more assertive China. Japanese officials have sought in recent years…

From DW News. What if all the chaos we’re seeing in global trade is not just about Donald Trump but about the failure of institutions? That’s the argument of Hector Torres, Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation and a former high-ranking employee of both the International Monetary Fund AND the World Trade…

From DW News. Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany will suspend arms exports to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip. It marks a major shift for the German government, which has been one of Israel’s staunchest allies and largest arms suppliers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the decision. It comes after Israel…

From DW News. Indonesia is preparing a former refugee camp on Galang Island to host and treat wounded Gazans. The Muslim-majority country sent aid to Gaza directly after Israel’s offensive following the Hamas terror attacks in October 2023 and it backs a two-state solution for the region. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW…