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:…

From DW News. US figure skater Ilia Malinin will be competing at the Winter Olympics for the final time. #usfigureskating #iliamalanin #winterolympics 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. German Defense Minister tells DW Chief Political Correspondent Nina Haase that his country’s boost in military spending is being welcomed on the other side of the Atlantic. "We did everything we could do" Pistorius says, speaking at the Munich Security Conference. "I think the United States realize that and acknowledge that. And…

From DW News. Polymarket is growing fast, allowing people to bet on politics and global trends. Supporters call it a tool for understanding public sentiment, while critics warn of misinformation, manipulation, and financial risks. #dwbusiness #dwdip #gambling Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast streaming service: https://pod.link/1840373319 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow…

From DW News. Thousands of air travelers were left stranded in Germany when Lufthansa employees went on a 24-hour strike. While German unions typically strike for better pay and benefits, a tough economy has left workers fighting for their jobs. #lufthansa #dwbusiness #germanworkers For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:…

From DW News. The world’s largest aircraft carrier is expected in the Middle East in the coming days. The USS Gerald R. Ford would be the second carrier the United States has deployed to the region – as the Pentagon builds up reinforcements amid tensions with Iran. President Donald Trump has warned it would be…

From DW News. Addressing the opening of the Munich Security Conference, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on the US and Europe to "repair and revive trans-Atlantic trust together" as he warned of a chaotic global world order in need of leadership. #msc2026 #merz #worldorder For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:…

From DW News. The world’s biggest security conference has just gotten underway in Munich. Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz kicked off the proceedings with a plea to rebuild ties between Europe and the US. Transatlantic relations are at a low point, with the Trump administration’s policies damaging decades of trust. DW’s Matthew Moore reports. For more…

From DW News. Hundreds gathered at the Stonewall National Monument as officials raised a Pride flag removed earlier in the week, sparking outrage and protests. The historic site, near the Stonewall Inn where the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement began, holds deep symbolic meaning. Activists hoisted the Pride flag to fly alongside the American flag. #dwnewsshorts…

From DW News. Bangladesh’s Gen Z party NCP suffered a heavy blow in this week’s elections, securing just six out of the thirty seats they contested. So why did the party that led 2024’s uprising lose out now at the ballot box? DW’s Shalu Yadav goes through three possible reasons. #genz #genzbangladesh #bangladesh For more…

From DW News. The Munich Security Conference is getting underway amid tensions between the US and Europe. Our Chief Political Correspondent, Michaela Küfner, is there for us to cover developments on location. One year ago, it was US Vice President JD Vance whose speech blew up transatlantic relations as we know them. Now, Secretary of…

From DW News. As Friedrich Merz prepares to head to China, German political leaders, central bankers, business groups and unions have begun talking openly about the risks of a “China shock”. A report by Rhodium says Berlin still isn’t taking real policy action. We speak to one of the report’s authors, Noah Barkin. #Germany #China…

From DW News. The 2026 Munich Security Conference kicks off today in the capital of Germany’s southern state of Bavaria and runs through to Sunday. This year’s edition sees a wide representation of European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. It comes as Europe has…

From DW News. As China attempts to advance its territorial claims over Taiwan, it appears to be using religion to vie for political influence. China has long mixed pressure with persuasion. Beijing has been conducting more military drills near Taiwan, while also trying to expand its influence throughout Taiwanese society. DW East Asia Correspondent Rik…

From DW News. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) prime ministerial candidate, Tarique Rahman, looks set to become the country’s next leader after the party claimed a "decisive victory" on Friday. Rahman returned home in December after more than 17 years in self-imposed exile following mass protests in 2024 that toppled longtime premier Sheikh Hasina. Going…

From DW News. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has won a historic parliamentary election. The BNP entered the race as the favorite, with leader Tarique Rahman returning from 17 years in exile to lead the campaign. The party says it’s on course to win two-thirds of the seats in parliament. It’s Bangladesh’s first election since a…

From DW News. The Israeli security cabinet has made a series of controversial decisions to expand Israel’s power in the occupied West Bank. What does this mean for Palestinians? #dwnewsshorts #westbank 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. US president Donald Trump is ending his administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota. The operation has led to mass detentions, and two protesters being killed. At its peak, around 3000 agents were deployed to the state, outnumbering its police force. The withdrawal comes as polling shows an increasing number of Americans disapprove of…

From DW News. A Ukrainian athlete has been banned from his event at the Winter Olympics in Italy, in a dispute over his helmet. Skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych has been using a helmet in training, featuring images of Ukrainian athletes killed during the country’s war against Russia’s invasion. The International Olympic Committee asked him not…

From DW News. European countries are brainstorming their defense needs and responses as the Trump administration turns America’s defence focus to other regions. NATO defence ministers have been meeting in Brussels, discussing the alliance’s ‘Arctic Sentry’ mission – set up in the wake of US pressure over Greenland’s security. 00:00 Europe mulls its security in…

From DW News. The Russian newspaper Izvestia is reporting that Moscow is planning to send crude oil and fuel to Cuba. The country is suffering its worst energy crisis for years, after the US ​choked off its oil supplies. Cuba had long relied on its ally Venezuela for fuel, but those supplies dried up after…

From DW News. EU leaders have been holding talks on boosting the bloc’s competitiveness. Concerns over US tarrifs and China’s assertive economic policies have prompted a reassessment of Europe’s thinking on trade and diplomacy. It’s hoped that cutting bureaucracy and modernizing the single market will help EU industries to compete. 00:27 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz…

From DW News. US Attorney General Pam Bondi passionately defended US President Donald Trump and the US Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files during a heated four-hour long congressional hearing. Bondi deflected lawmakers questions about the DOJ’s investigation into the crimes committed by the late sex offender and his long list of alleged high…

From DW News. Votes are being counted in Bangladesh’s first election since the uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina’s authoritarian rule two years ago. Her party – the Awami League was banned from standing. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Tarique Rahman, entered the race as the front‑runner. The BNP is one of the two major…

From DW News. “Shame must change sides.” This quote and now book title from Gisèle Pelicot has become a global rallying cry after the trial against her ex-husband. In her first-ever interview, she announced that she wants answers from the perpetrator himself. She will visit him in prison. #dwnewsshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/…

From DW News. "I was denied to have my moment." Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from competing at the Winter Olympics over the use of a helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes killed in the war. The IOC’s decision has shocked the Games. #dwshorts 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. The 2026 Winter Olympics are underway in Italy, bringing together nearly 3,000 athletes from around the world. A record 14 African athletes from 8 countries are competing, with Benin and Guinea-Bissau making their debut. That’s more than double the continent’s representation at the last competition. But Africa has never won a medal…

From DW News. Vote counting has begun in Bangladesh’s elections, which pits coalitions led by former allies the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami. It’s the first since the 2024 Gen-Z protests that saw long-time premier Sheikh Hasina ousted. #dwnewsshorts 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 the US there has been a U-Turn by the White House on immigration enforcement. The US border chief Tom Homan has announced an end to the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Operation Metro Surge sent roughly 3,000 armed ICE agents into the city last month. The deployment was marked by mass detentions……

From DW News. Are Germans working too little and calling in sick too often? That’s what Germany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz and parts of the business community believe. But would working more really deliver the economic boost the country hopes for? Our guests: Henrik Müller, Manager Magazin; John Kampfner Author, Vendeline von Bredow, The Economist 02:00…

From DW News. Polls have now closed in Bangladesh’s first national election since the uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina’s 15‑year rule. More than 127 million people were eligible to vote. With Hasina’s Awami League banned, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Tarique Rahman, entered the race as the front‑runner. The BNP is one of the…

From DW News. A student has died after protests over delayed stipends escalated into violent clashes at a university in Dakar, with witnesses accusing security forces of setting a fire in a student residence and beating him. Authorities described the death as a “tragedy” and said violence occurred on both sides, as the campus was…

From DW News. European leaders are meeting today to discuss ways to boost competitiveness so the bloc can keep up with economic rivals like the US and China. The meeting, held at the 16th-century Alden Biesen Castle in Belgium, is expected to focus on how to lay the path for European independence. This comes as…

From DW News. Millions of Epstein-related documents were released this year. But online, a storm of AI-generated images, videos, and even fake emails has also exploded. Not everything is real, and it’s believed some of the content was never even in the files. How can you tell if it is real or fake? Let’s break it down. #Epstein #Epsteinfiles #epsteinfakes #unpacked For more news…

From DW News. Thailand held a rather sudden snap election after the ruling Bhumjaithai party dissolved the government in December. Pre-election polls suggested the reformist People’s Party would come out on top… but the early results tell a different story. Bhumjaithai is now projected to keep its majority in parliament. So how did they flip…

From DW News. Pilots and flight attendants at Germany’s flag carrier are staging an all-day walkout. Lufthansa has called the action "a completely unnecessary" escalation. #Lufthansa #Germany #AirlineStrike 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. NATO defense ministers are arriving in Brussels, gearing up to discuss their new mission – "Arctic Sentry". NATO Chief Mark Rutte will be chairing the talks, as the alliance puts plans in place to boost its military presence in the far north. The deployment is an effort to smooth over a recent…

From DW News. Germany’s AfD is under fire over allegations of nepotism, including how the father of a senior lawmaker got a high paying job in parliament. A case of ‘nepo daddy’? And how far does it go? 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. Germany’s military needs combat drones – and fast. One defense firm in the running to provide them has a controversial investor who is a close ally of US President Donald Trump. In Berlin, opposition lawmakers are sounding the alarm. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…

From DW News. Bangladesh is voting in an election that will make or break its return to democracy. It’s the first vote since longtime authoritarian prime minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in Gen Z protests in August 2024. And for the first time in many years, the outcome is far from certain. Chapters: 0:00 Bangladesh…

From DW News. The Epstein Files have created waves around the world, prompting apologies and resignations. What are the links to Germany – and is the government looking into potential wrongdoing? 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. Thailand held a rather sudden snap election after the ruling Bhumjaithai party dissolved the government in December. Pre-election polls suggested the reformist People’s Party would come out on top… but the early results tell a different story. Bhumjaithai is now projected to keep its majority in parliament. So how did they flip…

From DW News. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi clashed with lawmakers while testifying about the Epstein files in Congress. There were heated scenes as Democrats questioned Bondi about how the Justice Department handled the files. Some accused her of engaging in a "cover-up" and of ignoring victims of the deceased sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. Bondi…

From DW News. The suspect in a Canada school shooting was an 18-year-old who had a history of police visits to her home to check on her mental health. #canada #school #shooting #britishcolumbia 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. Canada’s prime minister says the nation is in shock following one of the worst mass shootings in its history. Eight people were killed in the remote mining town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. The suspected shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shooter has been identified as a transgender woman who…

From DW News. The European Parliament has approved changes to the EU asylum system paving the way for authorities to fast-track asylum rejections and making it possible for asylum seekers to be transferred to countries with which they have little or no connection. Rights groups call it an ‘attack on the right to asylum’. The…

From DW News. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is at the White House for talks with Donald Trump. Iran’s nuclear program, regional security, and the risk of escalation are all high on the agenda. The visit comes as the Iranian regime marks the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. This year’s widely televised celebrations are…

From DW News. Millions of Epstein-related documents were released this year. But online, a storm of AI-generated images, videos, and even fake emails has also exploded. Not everything is real, and it’s believed some of the content was never even in the files. How can you tell if it is real or fake? Let’s break…

From DW News. A shooting at a school in Thailand has ended with hostages being freed and the gunman being taken into custody. 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. Bangladesh is holding its first election since the authoritarian former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was toppled in a popular uprising two years ago. With her party banned, the center-right Bangladesh Nationalist Party or the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami are most likely to end up leading the country. DW spoke with the top candidates on…

From DW News. NATO is ramping up its military activity in the far north, with a new mission dubbed ‘Arctic Sentry’. The deployment follows a fallout between NATO leaders and Donald Trump over Greenland. Trump has backed off his vow to take control of the autonomous Danish territory, saying he has reached a deal with…

From DW News. The European Union’s Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy Henna Virkkunen has announced a new strategy to counter drone threats in Europe. Speaking to DW’s Christine Mhundwa in Strasbourg, Virkkunen emphasized the need to detect and eliminate drones posing risks to European airspace and critical infrastructure. The European Commission’s plan…

From DW News. Bangladesh is voting on Thursday in its first election since an uprising drove out authoritarian leader Sheikh Hasina. A major question is: how will her supporters vote? Her party, the Awami League has been banned, leaving the center-right BNP and the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami competing for their support. Young people, crucial to the…

From DW News. The 62nd Munich Security Conference will take place from 13 to 15 February 2026 in Munich, Germany. Led by MSC Chairman Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger, hundreds of decision-makers and opinion leaders from different regions of the world will discuss security policy challenges. Nearly 50 Heads of State and Government from all over the…

From DW News. The 62nd Munich Security Conference will take place from 13 to 15 February 2026 in Munich, Germany. Led by MSC Chairman Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger, hundreds of decision-makers and opinion leaders from different regions of the world will discuss security policy challenges. Nearly 50 Heads of State and Government from all over the…

From DW News. The 62nd Munich Security Conference will take place from 13 to 15 February 2026 in Munich, Germany. Led by MSC Chairman Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger, hundreds of decision-makers and opinion leaders from different regions of the world will discuss security policy challenges. Nearly 50 Heads of State and Government from all over the…