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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. Iranians chanted from windows and rooftops against the regime on the 47th revolution anniversary. It follows a brutal crackdown on last month’s mass protests, which rights groups estimate left up to 16,000 dead. 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. China’s property crisis has devastated top soccer clubs as many clubs were owned by real estate firms, such as Evergrande, which was a major investor in the now-defunct Guangzhou FC. Tech entrepreneur Qiang Bai, co-founder of Beijing-based sports industry services company Sport8, talks us through it. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/…
From DW News. Greenlandic Olympic biathletes Ukaleq and Sondre Slettemark speak out against US President Trump. Amid a new NATO deal, the athletes representing Denmark at the 2026 Winter Games want to protect their indigenous land. 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. A shooting at a school in the Canadian province of British Columbia left several dead, including the suspect, authorities said on Tuesday. Two people were found dead at a home believed to be connected to the incident, authorities added. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. Cats are a fixture in New York City’s 24-hour corner stores known as bodegas. Not only do they keep mice away, they are also treasured by customers. But there’s one catch: cats are illegal in stores that sell food. Now a council member is pushing for legislation that would save the corner-store…
From DW News. Russia says it’s ready to resume dialogue with France at the presidential level regarding ending the war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron and other EU leaders have been pushing to restart contact with the Kremlin, as the US holds talks with Moscow. A Kremlin spokesman said top-level dialogue could be established…
From DW News. At least ten people have been killed in a school shooting in a remote area of Canada’s British Columbia. The incident took place at the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, where seven people were shot. A spokesman for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said that the shooter then turned the gun on herself.…
From DW News. A potentially landmark trial has just begun in Los Angeles, examining whether social media companies deliberately try to addict children to their platforms. There is just one plaintiff: a 20-year-old woman referred to in the case as KGM. She claims that, over the last decade, social media platforms such as Instagram (owned…
From DW News. Iran is marking the anniversary of the Islamic revolution with a series of events. But this year’s commemorations come as the regime facing its biggest challenge since 1979. Protests against the cost of living broke out in late December, which quickly grew into nationwide anti-government demonstrations. The unrest led to a fierce…
From DW News. These people in New Delhi are protesting over Prime Minister Modi’s name appearing in the Epstein files. Emails show Epstein claimed credit for Modi’s historic 2017 visit to Israel. 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. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed support for an EU-wide age limit similar to the new Australian law restricting social media usage for those under 16. France could be the first European country to introduce such a ban. As early as September 1, lawmakers are discussing new legislation that…
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 #gaza #football #gazastrip #dwnewsshorts
From DW News. The Pentagon released footage of the ship being boarded in the Indian Ocean. The US Defence Dpartment says the vessel had defied President Trump’s so-called ‘quarantine of sanctioned ships in the Caribbean’. The tanker was one of several that fled the Venezuelan coast in early January, after the United States abducted the…
From DW News. Project Vault: Trump creates a critical minerals reserve and a new trade club to counter China. #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. Project Vault: Trump creates a critical minerals reserve and a new trade club to counter China. #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. In Estonia, winter freezes the sea so solid that cars can legally drive across it when ferries can’t. #dwrev 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 US is clubbing together with other nations to make a critical minerals alliance. But is any plan to counter Chinese dominance even possible? #dwdip #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:…
From DW News. The US is clubbing together with other nations to make a critical mineral alliance. The reason? To counter China’s dominance. But not only does China control most mining, but also the vast majority of processing. Can the US, or any other country, realistically counter this level of control? #dwbusiness #dwdip For more news…
From DW News. Corruption is surging worldwide, hitting its lowest point in over a decade in 2025, according to a report from Transparency International. Here’s what’s driving it — and how governments can turn things around.#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…
From DW News. Several Winter Olympic medals have broken or detached during celebrations, prompting organizers to investigate. Concerns over medal quality are not new, following similar complaints after the 2024 Summer Olympics. 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. Bangladesh is holding elections in two days. For the first time in decades, no major party is led to the polls by a woman. Women make up half of Bangladesh’s voters but less than five percent of the candidates. Despite a new generation of women entering politics, the gap between voters and…
From DW News. European countries are moving toward restrictions on children’s access to social media. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has backed the idea of an EU-wide age limit, similar to Australia’s new law barring under-16s from social platforms. So far, Spain and France are the only countries introducing concrete measures, while others…
From DW News. Cuba has imposed emergency measures as fuel supplies dwindle following a US blockade, closing universities, cutting work hours, and suspending public transport. Power outages and soaring taxi prices are hitting residents hard, while aviation officials warn of fuel shortages for flights. #dwshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social…
From DW News. Ukrainian figure skater Kyrylo Marsak will compete against a Russian athlete at the Winter Olympics. He says Russia is a “representative of terrorism” and they should not even be allowed to compete as neutral athletes. #dwsports 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. Air Canada has suspended all flights to Cuba, cutting off a vital source of tourism revenue for the country. Cuba’s economy relies heavily on tourism. A long-standing U.S. embargo, along with Donald Trump’s recent threats to impose tariffs on any country supplying oil to the communist island, has led to severe fuel…
From DW News. Footage of Sydney’s police forcefully dispersing a group of praying Muslims at a protest is going viral. The demonstration against the visit of Israel’s President Herzog start peacefully but later turned volatile. #sydney #police #palestine #isaacherzog #protest 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. Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, declined to answer questions from U.S. lawmakers. Speaking to members of Congress via video link, she repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment, which allows her to not answer lawmakers’ questions. However, a lawyer representing Maxwell said she would be willing to testify…
From DW News. Britain’s Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, is fighting for his political survival. A key ally from his Labour Party called for Starmer’s resignation over his decision to appoint a senior politician with ties to the disgraced Jeffrey Epstein as US ambassador to Washington. Starmer responded by saying he "won’t walk away" from the…
From DW News. Buckingham Palace says Britain’s King Charles will support police investigating his brother, the former Prince Andrew. Police say they’re examining whether Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor – as he’s now known – passed confidential government information to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, when Andrew was a UK trade envoy. Andrew has consistently denied…
From DW News. These people in Argentina are trying to break a Guinness World Record for the most people floating simultaneously. #argentina #worldrecord #guinessworldrecord #floating 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. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa was arrested by heavily armed men, in what his son called a kidnapping, hours after his release from jail, where he had been held as a political prisoner. 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. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she plans to make her country ‘safe, strong and prosperous’ after leading her conservative Liberal Democratic Party to a landslide election victory. It’s a result that has certainly pleased the markets, with Japanese stocks surging to a high. But with Takaichi remaining hawkish over Taiwan’s sovereignty…
From DW News. Munich Security Conference 2026 will kick off on February 13. DW’s chief political correspondent Nina Haase speaks with Wolfgang Ischinger, Chairman of the MSC, about the state of transatlantic relations, whether US Vice President JD Vance will attend after his widely debated speech last year, why politicians from the far-right AfD were…
From DW News. There’s been international outcry after a Hong Kong court sentenced the pro-democracy medial mogul and China critic Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison. It’s the longest punishment given so far under a Chinese-imposed national security law that has virtually silenced dissent in the city. Beijing’s foreign ministry has defended the sentencing,…
From DW News. Denmark has nearly tripled the length of mandatory military service amid previously unimaginable threats to its sovereignty. Despite the possible danger, ranks are overflowing with volunteers. 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. There’s been an international outcry after a Hong Kong court sentenced the pro-democracy medial mogul and China critic Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison. It’s the longest punishment given so far under a Chinese-imposed national security law that has virtually silenced dissent in the city. Beijing’s foreign ministry has defended the…
From DW News. Thailand’s ruling party is preparing for coalition talks after a big win in an election that has seen Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul consolidate his grip on power. With almost all votes counted, his conservative Bhumjaithai party has claimed a stronger-than-expected victory, riding a wave of nationalism, with promises to build a wall…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump critizised Bad Bunny’s performance at the Super Bowl with a post on his own social media platform saying, "The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER! It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn’t represent our standards…
From DW News. Project Vault, a $12 billion stockpile plan for critical minerals, leads Trump’s push to cut reliance on China. Paired with a new trade club, it aims to shield US industry from supply shocks and challenge Beijing’s dominance. 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. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has led her conservative Liberal Democratic Party to a landslide victory in a snap election she called just months after taking office. The LDP secured a two-thirds majority in the lower house for the first time, despite governing Japan for most of its postwar history. The vote…
From DW News. The Super Bowl itself has almost been overshadowed by the anticipation surrounding the halftime show this year. The star performer was Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican native who is considered one of the greatest Latin musicians of all time. eHe has recently criticized the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. His performance was the…
From DW News. A Hong Kong court has sentenced pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison. This sentence follows his December conviction under a national security law imposed by Beijing. Lai, the 78-year-old founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper, was an outspoken critic of China’s ruling Communist Party. Lai was arrested…
From DW News. Projections show Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is set to secure more than two-thirds of the lower house. The snap election was widely viewed as a referendum on PM Takaichi’s leadership — so far vindicated. Chapters: 0:00 Japan’s Takaichi leads LDP to landslide election win 2:48 Stephen Nagy, International Christian University For…
From DW News. Anticipation is building in San Francisco ahead of America’s biggest night of sports — the Superbowl. Football’s the focus of course, but the half-time show can be just as important for some. This year’s artist is considered one of the best Latin rappers of all time, Bad Bunny. A week ago at…
From DW News. In a missing person case that is gripping America, US television host Savannah Guthrie has told her mother’s apparent abductors her family will pay for her safe return. Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home in Arizona a week ago on Sunday. Police say the evidence suggests she was taken against her…
From DW News. Heavy rain and strong winds have swept across Spain and Portugal just days after deadly floods, triggering new evacuations, landslides, and flood alerts. Thousands have been forced to leave their homes as authorities warn of more damage ahead. 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. Polls are now closed in Thailand’s elections, and no party is expected to win. Sunday’s snap election was set off by the prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul after his minority conservative government was threatened with a no-confidence vote. He is facing stiff competition from Thailand’s progressive movement including the leader of the People’s…
From DW News. Protesters clashed with police at the Milan Winter Olympics, with some launching fireworks and smoke bombs. Police used tear gas and a water cannon to disperse them. Six people were arrested. The unrest broke off from a larger peaceful march over Olympic spending, environmental concerns, and the presence of US ICE agents.…
From DW News. Voting has come to a close in Japan’s rare snap election. Voters braved the snow to cast their ballots in what many are seeing as a referendum on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s leadership. Japan’s first female prime minister is hoping that strong approval ratings will translate into a bigger mandate in parliament…
From DW News. A much-watched vote in Portugal pits a moderate candidate against a hard-right politician in the race for president. Center-left Socialist candidate António José Seguro has positioned himself as someone who will cooperate with Portugal’s center-right minority government. He’s up against the brash style and right-wing politics of André Ventura of the Chega…
From DW News. The Calanques National Park in southern France is known for its beauty. But recently, it was discovered that the soil there is contaminated with heavy metals. Now, a big cleanup is starting. 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. Voting is underway in Japan’s snap elections. Conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called the early vote just months after coming to power. he country’s first female prime minister is hoping that her high approval ratings will deliver a bigger mandate in parliament for her party. Opinion polls suggest the gamble may pay…
From DW News. Voting is underway in Japan’s snap elections. Conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called the early vote just months after coming to power. he country’s first female prime minister is hoping that her high approval ratings will deliver a bigger mandate in parliament for her party. Opinion polls suggest the gamble may pay…
From DW News. On Saturday, thousands gathered at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate to protest Iran’s clerical regime. Many of the protesters expressed opposition to foreign intervention in Iran, while condemning Iran’s recent brutal crackdown on protesters. Organizers said many demonstrators were relatives of people killed or detained during protests in Iran. Yet the rally’s organizers —…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump has condemned — but not apologized — for posting a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes on his social media platform. The White House initially defended the video. But after a massive backlash, it was deleted hours later in a rare backtrack. Chapters: 0:00 Trump removed racist…
From DW News. Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have been left without electricity or heating in sub-zero temperatures, after Russia launched its latest attack on Ukraine’s power grid. Kyiv says the overnight drone and missile strikes targeted electricity generation and distribution facilities across the country. The attacks come just days after what was touted as…
From DW News. Chapters: 0:00 Sheila Smith, Council on Foreign Relations 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 #japan #sanaetakaichi #elections
From DW News. Thailand is heading into a closely watched election that could test the country’s long-promised return to stable civilian rule. The polls are seen as a three-way race between conservatives, populists and the progressive People’s Party, which polls suggest is picking up support from younger voters. Thailand’s parliament is deeply fragmented, and a…