From DW News. Opposition leader Peter Magyar and Prime Minister Viktor Orban both held huge rallies in Budapest less than a month away from parliamentary elections. Orban is facing the first serious challenge to his rule over a decade. #dwnews 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. We’re entering the third week of the US – Israeli war against Iran and so far there is no end of the conflict in sight. While some US officials have hinted the war could end in a matter of weeks. A spokesperson from Israel Defense Forces says they have thousands more targets…

From DW News. It’s a rare sight: the road between the islands Hiiumaa and Saaremaa in western Estonia. The last time it was open to traffic was in 2018. That’s because it crosses the Baltic sea — and the ice has to be thick enough to support the weight of cars. This winter, the time…

From DW News. An Israeli air strike in central Gaza killed at least eight police officers and wounded at least 14. Since the October 2025 ceasefire, over 650 Palestinians have been killed, about half women and children, Gaza authorities say. Israel says it targeted militants or responded to ceasefire violations. #dwnews For more news go…

From DW News. Israel’s top military advocate has dropped charges against five Israeli soldiers accused of brutally abusing and raping a Palestinian detainee. Since the war started two years ago, there has only been a single conviction of an Israeli soldier for assaulting Palestinian detainees despite reports of systematic torture. #dwnews For more news go…

From DW News. Australia says three more members of Iran’s women’s national football team, who had sought asylum there, have decided to return to Iran. Iranian footballers said they feared repercussions at home after Iranian State Media called them ‘traitors’ for remaining silent during the national anthem, before their opening match at the Asian Cup.…

From DW News. US President Donald Trump is pushing for allies in the war against Iran – urging nations to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The UK and France have sent some military to the region to protect countries being attacked by Iran. But they’re not escorting commercial vessels through the strait.…

From DW News. Most members of a Palestinian family in the occupied West Bank were killed by Israeli forces while driving in their car, with only two children surviving. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says 18 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank since the start of 2026, including…

From DW News. Around 10 ballistic missiles were fired from near Pyongyang’s international airport, after the US and South Korea conducted a joint military exercise. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brought his daughter to the missile launch test. Experts believe he might be preparing her to succeed him one day. #dwnews #northkorea #ballisticmissiles #southkorea…

From DW News. In Cyprus, some fear the country’s colonial past is putting Cypriots at risk in the present. After an Iranian drone hit a British airbase on the island in early March, debate on Cyprus’ relationship with the UK is growing louder. #dwnews #dwshorts #cyprus #iranwar #iranwar2026 #middleeast #israel #britishcolonialism #tourism #military For more…

From DW News. UN chief warns that Lebanon is being bombed to ‘oblivion’. 14 medical workers have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon in the past days, according to the World Health Organization. #dwnews #dwshorts #lebanon #israellebanonconflict #israel #middleeast #iranwar #hezbollah For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:…

From DW News. Protesters rallied in Tel Aviv calling an end for an end to Israel’s attacks on Iran and Lebanon. A small group gathered on Habima Square on Saturday, but they were forced to disperse by warnings of an aerial attack. #dwnews #dwshorts #iranwar #israel #usisrael #usiranwar #middleeast #telaviv #protest For more news go…

From DW News. Palermo high school students are protesting a new law banning sex education for children under 14. 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. State media in North Korea released video of Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae overseeing a test of what Pyongyang says are nuclear-capable rocket launchers. It comes as the US and South Korea hold military drills. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…

From DW News. Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Days after being named Iran’s supreme leader following Ali Khamenei’s death, Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared on camera. 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. Interceptor missiles lit up the sky over Tel Aviv overnight. Israel has come under regular aerial attacks since it launched its war on Iran. Recent barrages damaged buildings and vehicles. 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. The US flag has been raised over the American embassy in Caracas for the first time in seven years, symbolizing the restoration of diplomatic relations between Washington and Venezuela after ties were cut in 2019. The move follows an agreement to resume relations and comes months after Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was…

From DW News. Iran is openly threatening energy facilities in neighboring countries. Tehran has told civilians to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates, where it claims US forces are sheltering. According to Tehran, they’re ‘legitimate targets’ because of the US/Israeli campaign against Iran. DW talks to Rosemary Kelanic, the Director of the…

From DW News. The Chicago River turned bright green as thousands gathered to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, watching local plumbers pour environmentally friendly dye into the iconic waterway. Across the US, parades brought communities together to honor Irish heritage. #DWNews 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. In a rare expression of public anger, protesters vandalized a Communist Party building in central Cuba. As Havana relies heavily on imported fuel for electricity generation, the US oil blockade has brought Cuba’s beleaguered economy close to collapse. #cuba #oilprices #oil #us #dwnews #dwshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW…

From DW News. As the war enters its third week and the U.S. still has no clear endgame, the possibility of a ground war is raising new fears across the region. DW spoke to a Middle East expert who says the option is still on the table. #dwnews #iranwar #iran #israel #middleeast #us #trump #usiranwar…

From DW News. Russia launched deadly overnight strikes on Ukraine, killing at least four people. There have been almost-daily attacks on Ukraine as the US-brokered peace talks have stalled amid the war in the Middle East. #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #russia #middleeast #us #ceasefire For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…

From DW News. Cuba’s authorities have began a release of political prisoners negotiated by the Vatican. The move comes amid intense pressure from Donald Trump’s government in the United States. 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. Families in Kenya are mourning loved ones made to fight in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. They want answers from the government about the fate of their sons, fathers, brothers and husbands. Last month, a report released the names of hundreds of Africans who joined the Russian military. More than one…

From DW News. For a growing number of African-Americans, Kenya’s capital offers an alternative to high costs and socio-political tensions in the United States.  #thisiseastafrica #kenya #expats 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:…

From DW News. A dust storm swept across Gaza, turning the skies into orange-tinted color. While dust storms occur in Gaza, there hasn’t been one as intense as this for more than five years. Residents were warned to take shelter and secure their tents from being blown away. Other parts of the Middle East were…

From DW News. Somalia’s fight against extremist groups has gone on for years. Under the Trump administration, US strikes have surged. DW joined local journalist Mohamed Gabobe to meet Somalis who say they were caught in those attacks. #dwnews #somalia #usa 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. Kenyans are hopeful over the investment Black American expats are making. But many are uneasy about the impact on their culture and living costs. #thisiseastafrica #kenya #expats 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. From stigma to public conversation, Kano’s youth pushed period dignity forward. Awareness matters — but access is the real win. Every girl deserves to learn without shame.  #africaexplained #health #menstrualcycle 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. As the US-Israel-Iran conflict escalates, India is beginning to feel the economic shockwaves thousands of miles away. Cooking gas supplies are tightening in New Delhi, with LPG shortages and rising prices affecting homes and restaurants. The government has invoked emergency measures to boost production as fears grow that supplies could run dangerously…

From DW News. In the wake of joint US-Israeli strikes on the Iran, Tehran targeted US bases and military facilities in the Gulf states.Those countries had tried to foster stability in the region – what will they do now? #dwnews #iranwar #gulfstates For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…

From DW News. LIVE NOW: Week 3 of the War on Iran Is the US preparing to put boots on the ground inside Iran? In the last 24 hours, US forces have launched fresh airstrikes on Kharg Island — Iran’s crucial oil hub. Donald Trump says the island’s military sites were "obliterated," while its oil…

From DW News. A missile hit the US embassy in Baghdad, with no reports of injuries. The embassy had warned of threats from Iran-backed militia in Iraq. The US has been striking Tehran-aligned groups operating in Iraq since the start of its war on Iran. #dwnews #iranwar #usa For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow…

From DW News. The world’s oil tankers urgently need a safe route out of the Middle East. For Saudi Arabia, the Bab el‑Mandeb Strait could be a viable alternative — or a catastrophe waiting to happen. #dwbusiness #iranwar #oil 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. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that any easing of oil sanctions on Russia by the US — in order to tackle surging energy costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East — would be a mistake. Speaking on a visit to Norway, Merz said any such move would help fund…

From DW News. Further escalation in the Gulf: US President Donald Trump says that US forces have ‘obliterated military targets’ on Iran’s Kharg Island and warns he may hit its vital oil hub next if Tehran keeps blocking the Strait of Hormuz. 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 just 10 years old, Max Alexander is already making history on one of fashion’s biggest stages. 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 #Paris #Fashion #design #dwculture

From DW News. As the U.S.-Israel war on Iran grinds on, shockwaves are being felt not only in the wider Middle East region, but across the globe. Some of the world’s most precious cargoes pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively been shut down by the Iranian military. DW talks to Noam Raydan…

From DW News. The US has loosened sanctions on other countries buying Russian oil already loaded on vessels at sea to curb the global economic impact of the US-Israel war with Iran. We speak to Alexandra Prokopenko, a former Bank of Russia official now at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center about this and other aspects…

From DW News. A new Middle East oil shock is rattling markets as disruption around the Strait of Hormuz pushes crude higher and keeps gas traders on edge. 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. The Arctic is a geopolitical hotspot and increasingly a focus of NATO’s efforts to project power, security and deterrence. That’s why the alliance has launched a mission called Arctic Sentry — aimed at strengthening its presence in the region. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…

From DW News. A new Middle East oil shock is rattling markets as disruption around the Strait of Hormuz pushes crude higher and keeps gas traders on edge. Christof Rühl, senior research scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, explains why a huge reserve release matters, why panic can move prices…

From DW News. Does Iran have the military reach to successfully attack the United Sates’ mainland? The F.B.I says the risk is real — sending out a warning last month to California officials urging them to be aware of the potential risk of Iranian drone strikes. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…

From DW News. Scientists in Spain have developed a low-cost artificial cornea made from fish scales. The technology still has to undergo human trials, but the initial study results appear promising. 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. Shahed drones are buzzing across the Middle East, proving that Iran can hold its own against superior firepower. What does Ukraine stand to gain from ofering its expertise in defending against these drones? #dwnews #iran #iranwar #iranisraelwar #shaheddrone #usisrael #middleeast #middleeastconflict For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:…

From DW News. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the US move to temporarily ease some of its sanctions on Russian oil shipments "wrong." He and other European allies say that this is sending the wrong signal. #dwnews #dwshorts #germany #germanpolitics #russiaukrainewar #russianoil #usrussia #trumpputin #middleeastconflict #iranwar For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…

From DW News. Lebanon has been pulled into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. DW’s Mariel Müller reports from Israel’s northern border as tensions rise #dwnews #iranwar #israellebanonconflict #hezbollah #lebanon #kibbutz 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. Iran’s nuclear program has been at the center of the latest U.S. and Israeli military campaign. But what is the status of Iran’s nuclear facilities—and how much enriched uranium does Tehran still have? #dwnews #dwshorts #iranwar #israeliranwar #usisrael #nuclearweapons #nuclearprogram #irannuclearsites #irannuclearprogram #middleeastconflict For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…

From DW News. Russia watches Iran burn — and can’t, or won’t, put out the fire. Moscow’s ally is under attack, but the Kremlin is stuck between loyalty, self-interest, and not upsetting Trump. #Russia #Iran #IranWar #Putin #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #Ukraine #OilPrices #WorldOrder #Multipolar #Sanctions #NorthSouthCorridor #RegionalPower #GlobalPolitics #USIranWar #RussiaIran #EnergyMarkets #StraitOfHormuz #PutinTrump #DWGeopolitics For more…

From DW News. Migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates have been caught in the fire as Iran continues to launch deadly attacks at the Gulf states. Foreign labourers form the backbone of the Gulf states’ economy but almost all fatalities from Iranian strikes on them so far have been migrants. #dwnews #dwshorts #uae #iranwar…

From DW News. "No woman wants to give birth in the street", says Marwa al-Shalq who is nine months pregnant and is among the 800,000 Lebanese internally displaced people due to Israeli strikes and ongoing fighting with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. #dwnews #dwshorts #lebanon #lebanonisrael #iranwar #displacedfamilies For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow…

From DW News. Trump has given ‘india-like’ waiver to all countries to buy Russian oil. DW explains why it gave the ‘permission’ to india first. #IndiaUS #IndiaRussia #IranUSconflict #IranIsrael #IranOil #Straitofhormuz #Globaloilsupply #crudeoil #crudeoilprices #oilprices #IndiaIran #IsraelUSattack #IsraelUSIran #DWGeopolitics 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. Germany is entering a defining political year with five regional elections that could reshape the country’s balance of power. As global tensions disrupt energy markets and fuel prices fluctuate, voters are turning their attention to the leaders who can navigate economic uncertainty and deliver stability. One race capturing international attention was the…

From DW News. The Epstein scandal exposed how wealth and status can shield elites from consequences. Now, survivors and advocates are fighting to be heard. Here’s what they say needs to change to turn outrage into lasting accountability — and real reform. Chapters: 00:00 Elite impunity 01:21 Acknowledging survivors 02:24 Legal reforms 05:05 Public outcry…

From DW News. We report live from the Strait of Hormuz, the 33km channel of water which has a strangle hold on the global economy, looking into the Iranian regime’s strategy, its new leader and how its fight back against the US and Israel is having massive ripple effects around the world. Join the DW…

From DW News. Fake images of the Iran war are going viral – and creators worldwide are cashing in on it. Here’s why it works and what platforms are doing to stop it. #aifakes #iranwar #dwdigital 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. With the Iran war raging on, doubts are growing whether the country will be sending the men’s national football team to participate in this year’s World Cup. Iran’s sports minister says their players will not be safe in the United States. US President Trump deems their participation ‘not appropriate’. How intertwined are…

From DW News. Gold bars and cash worth more than $80 million are at the center of the latest spat between Hungary and Ukraine. Hungarian authorities seized the contents of a Ukrainian state bank convoy that was making its way home from Austria. The assets are still being held. Hungary says it’s investigating what it…

From DW News. Celebrity chef René Redzepi steps down from management of Danish restaurant Noma following allegations of staff abuse. 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 #Noma #Redzepi #Cuisine #dwnews