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From DW News. Attacks on two military bases in the Nigerian state of Borno have left several soldiers dead. Borno state is the epicenter of Nigeria’s Islamist insurgency, with intensifying attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province fighters. The coordinated assaults took place over the weekend in Pulka, and Mandaragirau. They are…
From DW News. In the wake of the New START treaty’s expiration February 5, there is no longer any treaty capping US and Russian strategic nuclear-weapon arsenals. Rose Gottemoeller was the chief American negotiator on that treaty, and later served as NATO’s first woman deputy secretary general. She says Russia has the "ability to put…
From DW News. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been holding talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orban. At a joint press conference in Budapest, Orban said Hungary, which maintains close ties to Russia, backs US peace efforts in Ukraine. He reiterated his offer to host a peace summit between Ukraine and Russia. Rubio’s Budapest…
From DW News. As Europe faces mounting security challenges, questions about the strength of its core partnership are growing louder. In this interview at the MSC 2026, France’s Minister Delegate for Europe, Benjamin Haddad, lays out what’s at stake for the Franco-German engine — the political and industrial duo long seen as the backbone of…
From DW News. Police rescued two female soldiers chased by ultra-Orthodox protesters in Bnei Brak, Israel. The clashes come amid tensions around mandatory military service, which many in the community oppose. 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. Carnival in Rio de Janeiro kicked off with a political controversy when a samba school paid tribute to President Lula with floats depicting his life story — from childhood poverty to the presidency. The parade upset members of the opposition, who called the spectacle an illegal election campaign. Lula and his team…
From DW News. Europe is waking up — but is it waking up fast enough? In this exclusive interview at the Munich Security Conference 2026, Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna speaks with DW’s Chief International Editor about US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s message to Europe — and whether it truly differs from JD Vance’s…
From DW News. The US Department of Justice has told lawmakers it has released all the legally-required files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a letter to Congress, the Justice Department described the redactions it made in the Epstein files. It also listed numerous high-profile people mentioned in the documents, even if some…
From DW News. The world’s largest refugee crisis is worsening, with more than 21 million people in Sudan now facing acute food shortages. The World Food Program is warning that North Darfur and Kordofan are on the brink of famine. Deliveries of life-saving supplies have all but stopped due to recent aid cuts and the…
From DW News. Obama responds to Trump’s racist post, saying most Americans still believe in decency and kindness and despite political tension, many are choosing to uphold their core values. #Obama #Trump #Racism 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. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Budapest for talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orban. After bilateral discussions with his Hungarian counterpart, foreign minister Peter Szijjarto, he’ll go on to meet the prime minister. The visit is the final stage of a whirlwind trip to Europe that also saw him address…
From DW News. The number of HIV infections in Poland has been rising rapidly for several years. Marcel Lelo, who is living with HIV, cautions others about the aggressive virus and advocates for better education. 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. Substantial funding cuts and veto politics within the UN have led to a deep crisis for the world’s largest international intergovernmental body. But the UN is still irreplaceable, says María Fernanda Espinosa, one of the potential candidates for UN Secretary-General, who could become the first woman at the helm of the organization. The former Foreign…
From DW News. Ian Bremmer President, Eurasia Group Greenland is a good example of this. There was absolutely zero interest in Trump to negotiate the national interests of the US with NATO, with Denmark, with Greenland, with any of the allies. It was purely about ego, a little bit of money: "This has to be…
From DW News. Jens Spahn CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group Leader We need to strengthen the European pillar within the transatlantic relationship and that is, by the way, what the US is asking for as well, but we should do it because of our own interest. And that is the NATO pillar, and there we already have…
From DW News. Three days of intense discussions, speeches, and political networking come to an end at this year’s Munich Security Conference in Germany. Everybody was eager to hear what US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had to say, after last year’s speech from Vice President JD Vance ruffled feathers among the attendees. This year,…
From DW News. Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg spoke with DW at #MSC2026. He hailed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for calming some nerves with his speech, but admitted that tensions still exist over Greenland, among other topics. When asked about Ukraine, the former NATO chief called it a "big mistake" not to provide…
From DW News. Hundreds of fishermen competed in the finale of Nigeria’s Argungu Fishing Festival, returning for the first time since 2020 to celebrate traditional fishing and local heritage. 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. In an exclusive interview with DW, US Senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska spoke about the importance of Arctic security to the US and European allies — and how tensions over Greenland have "not helped" alliance building. 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. Leading Chinese strategy professor Da Wei sets out China’s opportunities and challenges as it tries to make the most out of the Trump era. While Western countries squabble over culture war issues, Xi Jinping has been flexing his power over rare earth supply chains, sticking close to Vladimir Putin, and adding to…
From DW News. With transatlantic ties strained, Saturday’s keynote speech at the Munich Security Conference by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was highly-anticipated. He struck a conciliatory yet critical tone of Europe while Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenksyy also took to the stage, calling Russian President Putin a "slave to war." But the EU’s foreign…
From DW News. Gazans held multiple funerals after overnight Israeli airstrikes killed more than 10 people, including in a tent encampment for displaced families, officials in Gaza said. Israel said it targeted Hamas for alleged ceasefire violations. 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. DW caught up with US Senator Chris Coons in an exclusive interview at #MSC2026. The Democrat from Delaware shared a conciliatory message to European allies: "Let us show you that we are trustworthy." 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. Around a quarter of a million people have joined a mass rally in Munich against the Islamic regime in Iran. They marched as world leaders gathered nearby for a top-level security conference. The main speaker at the rally was Reza Pahlavi – the son of the last Shah of Iran, who was…
From DW News. In "Lootuse küle", the village of hope, drug addicts can get a fresh, clean start. But it’s hard work that requires discipline and abstinence. The young Jan-Martti is participating in the program. Will he make it to the end? "By ending the addiction, you stretch out your hand to hope." That’s the…
From DW News. A population limit for a country? That’s the question heading to a national referendum in Switzerland — with a proposal to stop growth at 10 million residents. The outcome could change immigration rules and international deals. #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. Comments from the German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul from the Munich Security Conference after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s speech. #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 United Nations says it is deeply alarmed by the worsening crisis in Cuba, as the Caribbean island struggles under a de facto US blockade on oil shipments. Cuba is running out of fuel amid mounting U.S. pressure, having last received a delivery from Mexico. The shortage has forced several airlines to…
From DW News. Did US Secretary of State Marco Rubio just send Europe a political Valentine’s card? And after all the ups and downs, are Europeans ready to rebuild trust in their longtime partner? How do Germany and its European allies protect their interests and wield their leverage in a multipolar world, in which they…
From DW News. One year after firestorms tore through Southern California, Deutsche Welle’s Ines Pohl and Nils Hünerfürst return to the places forever changed – Altadena and the Palisades. In “Surviving the Flames: Stories of Strength and Community,” they meet families still living on the lots where their homes once stood, volunteers rebuilding entire neighborhoods…
From DW News. California governor Gavin Newsom weighed in at the Munich Security Conference. In a DW exclusive interview he described the US president as “increasingly weak” as the European Union “is more centered than it’s been in some time”. 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. Munich police say about 250,000 people joined a rally protesting against the Islamic Republic of Iran, as world leaders gathered nearby at the city’s Security Conference. Protesters condemned last month’s deadly crackdown on nationwide demonstrations in Iran, which human rights groups say left thousands dead. Some carried banners echoing pro‑Trump slogans and…
From DW News. Five European countries have accused Russia’s Kremlin of using a rare frog poison to kill opposition leader Alexei Navalny in an Arctic prison two years ago. The staunch critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin was serving a 19-year-sentence. Britain, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands say samples from Navalny’s body revealed a…
From DW News. Five European countries have accused Russia’s Kremlin of using a rare frog poison to kill opposition leader Alexei Navalny in an Arctic prison two years ago. The staunch critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin was serving a 19-year-sentence. Britain, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands say samples from Navalny’s body revealed a…
From DW News. DW Interview with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski on Marco Rubio’s speech at the MSC, Ukraine, migration and climate change. 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. According to media reports, an American led draft proposal for the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire would allow Hamas to retain some of its weapons. Nickolay Mladenov, executive member of Trump’s Board of Peace and High Representative for Gaza, did not comment on the reports during a high level debate at…
From DW News. Japan’s Sanae Takaichi has won a landslide victory — now she has to deal with an economy hindered by weak private consumption, an ageing population, and inflationary pressures. Naomi Fink at Amova Asset Management in Tokyo talks us through Takaichi’s plans. #takaichisanae #takaichi For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…
From DW News. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had delivered a "very positive speech underlining our common basis" at the 2026 Munich Security Conference. Wadephul said Rubio had pointed to the long success story of the transatlantic partnership and his key message was: "Let’s do it again." Europe…
From DW News. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told leaders at the Munich Security Conference that Europe and the US "belong together." Rubio spoke of a shared future for the transatlantic alliance, saying that the US doesn’t want to separate from Europe but it wants to "revitalize" the relationship. Rubio’s speech came a…
From DW News. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told leaders at the Munich Security Conference that Europe and the US "belong together." Rubio spoke of a shared future for the transatlantic alliance, saying that the US doesn’t want to separate from Europe but it wants to "revitalize" the relationship. Rubio’s speech came a…
From DW News. Several islands in the Venice Lagoon have been sold to private buyers. Now, a citizens’ initiative aims to transform the uninhabited island of Poveglia, just off Venice, into a public park. #italy #italytravel #venice 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. The Palestinian Authority’s Foreign Minister, Varsen Aghabekian, calls for Palestinian self determination and emphasizes that “Gaza is not separable from the West Bank.” She took part in a high level panel at this year’s Munich Security Conference, where DW’s Sarah Kelly moderated a discussion on Trump’s vision for a ‘New Gaza’. The…
From DW News. In South Africa, a series of explosive investigations have revealed just how deeply organized crime may have penetrated the state. Corruption has taken over the very institutions meant to fight it. DW correspondent Dianne Hawker-Kalubi looks at the case of a whistleblower who has paid the price with her life. #southafrica #mafia…
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From DW News. Polymarket is rapidly expanding, allowing users to bet on global events but it’s raising financial, ethical and security concerns. #dwbusiness #dwdip Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRvfKzpWtzI&feature=youtu.be 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…
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From DW News. A 10-million euro ticketing fraud has been uncovered at the Louvre in Paris. It’s the latest embarrassing security breach to come to light at the museum. Water leaks have also damaged valuable exhibits. #louvre #paris #fraud 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:…
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From DW News. The Trump administration has scrapped a landmark scientific finding that formed the legal basis for federal controls on greenhouse gas emissions. Known as the Endangerment Finding, the 2009 scientific determination classified carbon dioxide, methane and several other gases as threats to public health. Ford has welcomed this move, but it could end…
From DW News. Before heading to the Munich Security Conference, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a drone production site here in Germany. It’s a first of its kind joint-venture between Germany and Ukraine. The collaboration is aimed at speeding up production of key equipment for Ukraine as the war with Russia nears the four-year mark.…
From DW News. At the MSC, Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen told DW Arctic security would top his agenda and reiterated Greenland’s "red lines." He also stressed close EU ties and said he was due to meet the US delegation. #greenland #trump For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. At the MSC, Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen told DW Arctic security would top his agenda and reiterated Greenland’s "red lines." He also stressed close EU ties and said he was due to meet the US delegation. #greenland #trump For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. During his speech at the Munich Security Conference, France’s president said Europeans should be more proud of the continent’s achievements. #msc2026 #macron #europe 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. Conflict Zone is at the Munich Security Conference, where DW’s Sarah Kelly brings together a high- level panel to address Trump’s vision for a ‘New Gaza’. The foreign ministers of the Palestinian Authority and Spain, senior representatives from the United States and the United Arab Emirates, and the High Representative for Gaza…
From DW News. The German Chancellor warns international heads of government that the old international order is over. Speaking at the opening of the Munich Security Conference, Friedrich Merz says a new era of Great Power dominance threatens Europen freedoms – unless Europe changes and becomes a global political player. 00:00 Merz says Europe and…
From DW News. DW interviews German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius at MSC 2026. #msc2026 #pistorius #germany 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 Trump administration has scrapped a landmark scientific finding that formed the legal basis for federal controls on greenhouse gas emissions. Known as the Endangerment Finding, the 2009 scientific determination classified carbon dioxide, methane and several other gases as threats to public health. Its repeal could pave the way for the elimination…
From DW News. The face of this AI minister belongs to a real person — actress Anila Bisha. Now, she’s suing the government to get it back. #dwnewsshorts #albania 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:…