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From DW News. A group of Spanish passengers were the first to be evacuated from the MV Hondius after a Hantavirus outbreak left them stranded. All 140 passengers will be taken directly to the airport in Tenerife before being flown back to their home countries for quarantine. The WHO and Spanish authorities say none of…

From DW News. Satellite imagery detected what appears to be an oil spill off the west coast of Kharg Island – a key Iranian oil export hub. The exact cause of the spill remains unclear. Kharg Island has been forced to fill its oil storage beyond regular levels due to the US blockade of the…

From DW News. A church is taking shape in Neratovice in the Czech Republic — but it is not being built, it is being 3D‑printed. It is the first house of worship of this size made using concrete printing technology. In a town shaped by communism and decades without a church, a growing congregation hopes…

From DW News. China might miss the World Cup – not because the team didn’t qualify, but because no one can watch it due to a rights dispute between FIFA and Chinese state media CCTV. China is boasting approximately 200 million football fans – more than any other nation. #dwsports #china #worldcup2026 For more news…

From DW News. The region in north-eastern Iraq is at the center of geopolitical tensions. Iranian Kurdish fighters there are ready to take up the fight against the Iranian regime, while competing interests from the US, Iran, and Turkey place Iraq’s Kurds in a difficult position. #dwgeopolitics #iraq #iran For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/…

From DW News. ‘The Migrant Child’ by the elusive street artist Banksy first appeared in Venice in 2019. It has since undergone a restoration and is being ferried through the city’s famed canals during the Biennale art exhibition. #biennale #banksy #venice #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…

From DW News. New Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has already pulled off a feat many thought impossible – toppling Viktor Orban. Now comes the even harder task of unpicking the system built over Orban’s illiberal 16-year rule. #magyar #orbán , #hungary #election #power #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social…

From DW News. New Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has already pulled off a feat many thought impossible – toppling Viktor Orban. Now comes the even harder task of unpicking the system built over Orban’s illiberal 16-year rule. #magyar #orbán , #hungary #election #power #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social…

From DW News. Geopolitical tensions have thrown the Venice Biennale into turmoil. For the first time since 1895, the contemporary art festival opened without a ceremony, a jury, or its top prize — amid protests over the participation of Russia and Israel. Chapters: 00:00 Geopolitics overshadow the Venice Biennale 00:22 Protests over the reopening of…

From DW News. Hungary’s new prime minister, Peter Magyar, has taken his oath of office, officially ending 16 years of autocratic rule by Viktor Orban, Magyar has vowed to tackle corruption and make Hungary a far more co-operative member of the European Union. #dwnews #hungary #viktororbán #petermagyar #hungaryelection #europe #europeanunion For more news go to:…

From DW News. Peter Magyar has officially taken office as Hungary’s new prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power. #dwnews #hungary #election #europe #europeanunion #petermagyar #viktororban 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. US President Donald Trump says Washington is expecting an answer from Tehran on its latest proposals to end more than two months of fighting. But an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson says Tehran is not paying attention to “deadlines.” Mehrzad Boroujerdi, an expert on Iran and Middle Eastern politics, gives his assessment of…

From DW News. Protesters scuffled with security outside a Louisiana Senate hearing discussing redistricting that could remove Black-majority districts from the 2026 Congressional ballot. US House seats are won by a simple majority. When district lines are drawn to include or exclude groups of voters — called gerrymandering — political parties can manipulate the expected…

From DW News. By day, Ali Othman, 26, serves tables in a Beirut restaurant. By night, he risks his life as a volunteer rescue worker responding to airstrikes. A report by DW’s Beirut Bureau Chief Mohamad Chreyteh. #dwcurrentaffairs #lebanon 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. This year’s Victory Day parade in Red Square, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany, did not – as is traditional – showcase heavy artillery and tanks. Fearing Ukrainian drone attacks, authorities tightened security. With Russian troops now having fought in Ukraine longer than the Soviet Union fought in the Second World War,…

From DW News. How does the withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany and threat of additional pullouts from Europe fit with declared US strategic goals? Or is it punishment for European leaders not joining US operations against Iran? For a deeper look at US strategy check out our full episode: https://youtu.be/OTu6OrjSang?si=oI4nPxpXiFhDjWVP #mappedout #germany #dwgeopolitics…

From DW News. German police have carried out huge raids targeting suspected members of neo-Nazi youth organizations. Hans-Jakob Schindler explains how the neo-Nazi scene is embracing violence again, and why he believes the operation is the start of a broader crackdown aimed at smashing right-wing extremist networks in Germany. Interview with Hans-Jakob Schindler from the…

From DW News. Dock workers in Tenerife are furious about Spain’s plans to disembark over 140 passengers from a Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship in the Canary Islands. Workers say authorities have left them in the dark about self-protection measures when the potentially infected passengers are brought ashore. Spanish emergency officials are confident about their precautionary measures…

From DW News. Cyprus has been divided for over 50 years, setting NATO member Turkey against the Republic of Cyprus, an EU member state. As Europe redraws its security order, the Cyprus problem is back in focus. Will rising geopolitical tensions finally push the island toward reunification or divide it for good? One reason is…

From DW News. After more than 30 years under Milo Djukanovic, Montenegro is seeking a fresh start. Civil society activist Ines Mrdovic exposes how corruption under the former leader shaped the country, from luxury projects allegedly linked to his family to a billion-euro highway funded by Chinese loans. While the new government pushes reforms and…

From DW News. Protesters in Albania tried to storm the Interior Ministry building in the capital Tirana. The protests were triggered by a corruption investigation against top government officials. #dwnews #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…

From DW News. As Moscow stages its annual Victory Day parade projecting strength and unity, a controversial report allegedly based on European intelligence assessments paints a very different picture behind the Kremlin walls. The report claims Vladimir Putin has sharply increased his personal security amid fears of elite betrayal, internal leaks and even possible coup…

From DW News. The US Department of Defense has released dozens of previously classified images, videos, and audio files documenting sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena and UFOs. #dwnews #ufos #aliens 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…

From DW News. A Chinese-owned tanker comes under attack in the Strait of Hormuz — the first incident of its kind as U.S. and Iranian forces keep trading fire despite a fragile ceasefire. With thousands of ships stranded and no clear culprit, is Beijing being dragged closer to the conflict? We’ll break down what we…

From DW News. Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire from Saturday until Monday. Announced by US President Donald Trump it will also involve a major prisoner swap. Ukraine’s President Volodymr Zelenksyy said his country would not target Russia’s May 9 WWII Victory Day celebrations, which Moscow had slimmed down due to security…

From DW News. Since the outbreak of the Iran war, many have been closely watching the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — a disruption that’s already rippling through the global economy. Online, some users have been trying to track whether ships are still passing through. But how valid are these observations? #dwfactcheck For more…

From DW News. Donald Trump once promised that his planned White House ballroom would cost taxpayers nothing. But now, Republican senators are seeking up to 1 billion dollars linked to the project — triggering a fierce political backlash. The White House expansion plan was initially presented as a privately funded “gift” financed by Trump and…

From DW News. Is Vladimir Putin worried he could soon loose power, or even his life? That’s what some western intellegence officers believe. But Sam Greene, Professor of Russian Politics at Kings College London, says there’s little evidence the Russian leader’s days are numbered. #dwnews #putin #russia #russiaukrainewar #secondworldwar #kremlin Chapters: 00:00 Are Putin’s days…

From DW News. After being stranded off the coast of Cape Verde, the ill-fated cruise ship is now en route to the Canary Islands for an evacuation. Despite authorities’ reassurances that the risk of infection is low, protests have erupted in Tenerife over the planned docking. DW spoke with Emily Gurley, she is an epidemiologist…

From DW News. Hundreds of racers took part in the 10th edition of the Palestine International Marathon in Bethlehem and Gaza. The event went ahead despite persisting hostilities between the militant group Hamas and Israel. Some participants were amputees, who lost limbs in Israeli attacks. #dwnews #palestine #gaza #marathon #sports #gazawar #israelhamaswar For more news…

From DW News. US and Iranian forces clashed in the Persian Gulf, and the United Arab Emirates was targeted again by Iranian missiles and drones. Despite the escalation, President Donald Trump insists that the ceasefire remains in place. The escalation comes as Washington awaits Tehran’s response to a US peace proposal. Secretary of State Marco…

From DW News. Germany is planning a sugar tax from 2028 to tackle obesity and ease stress on the health system. Critics say such levies are ineffective, but the WHO wants even higher taxes on unhealthy products worldwide. #dwbusiness #dwbusiness #dwnews #health #sugar #germany For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:…

From DW News. Two new polls indicate Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany, the AfD has emerged as the country’s most popular party. The surveys show AfD support at 27 percent ahead of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservative CDU-CSU on 24 percent. DW political correspondent Simon Young offers analysis on the poll numbers as support for…

From DW News. The German parliament just passed a reform to allow courts to order electronic ankle tagging of perpetrators of domestic violence. The new law aims to curb Germany’s surging domestic violence numbers, but some fear it might just not be enough. #dwgermanpolitics #dwnews #germany #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticabuse #law For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/…

From DW News. Just days before a high-stakes Trump–Xi summit, Beijing has moved to armor-plate its economy against Western pressure, while increasing the squeeze on Europe to pick a side. From laws making it harder for Western firms to de-couple to blocking Meta’s takeover of AI start-up Manus, China is forcing companies into a stark…

From DW News. It was called a ‘public transport revolution’, to so-called Deutschlandticket. Three years later: with almost 15 million users and a steadily rising price tag, many are wondering whether the model has been a success. #dwgermanpolitics #dwnews #germany #transportation #climatechange #economy For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:…

From DW News. After the Pentagon announced the withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers from Germany, people in the Bavarian town of Vilseck, which has hosted US forces since World War Two, could be badly affected. Not only jobs might be lost. #dwnews #dwgermanpolitics #germany #usa #ustroops #bavaria For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…

From DW News. Three hikers — two Singaporeans and a local — died in an eruption Friday of Indonesia’s Mount Dukono volcano where they found themselves in a no-go zone, officials said. #dwnews #indonesia #volcano #volcaniceruption #disaster #hiking 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. Jailed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, one of Iran’s most prominent human rights defenders, is in a critical condition after what her family says is mistreatment in prison by the Iranian authorities. #dwnews #iran #nobelprize #humanrights #nargesmohammadi For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok:…