From DW News. 40 years after the explosion, radioactive fallout, health risks, and political debates still shape Europe. As nuclear power regains attention, Chernobyl stands as a stark warning. #chernobyl #dwhistory #DWrussian_history 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. Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk calls US‑moderated peace talks a “sham”, accusing the Kremlin of playing for time. Speaking to DW at the Kyiv Security Forum, Yatsenyuk says Russia’s ultimate goal is to occupy all of Ukraine — and warns Kyiv will continue striking Russian energy targets, even if it drives…

From DW News. Economist Marcel Fratzscher says it is high time for the German government to be more honest about the necessary reforms and cuts. Projections for German growth are down to 0.5 % this year. The recent energy price crisis due to the war in the Middle East is hampering recovery. A measure such…

From DW News. Most of the world’s largest airlines are set to reduce capacity in the coming months, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. One of these is Lufthansa, and it’s canceled 20,000 short-haul flights scheduled until October. Is this jet fuel shortage changing the way we travel? And are short-haul flights bearing the brunt?…

From DW News. Italian UN peacekeepers have replaced a statue of Jesus Christ vandalized by Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon. A photo of an Israeli soldier appearing to strike the statue sparked international condemnation. The Israeli military said two soldiers would receive 30 days of military detention and be removed from duty over the destruction…

From DW News. Putin’s approval is slipping — for the first time since the war began. Internet restrictions, higher taxes, and pressure on businesses are fueling public anger. But will any of it actually change the course of the war? #putin #dwrussian #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:…

From DW News. Africa is one of the world’s biggest oil producers. But the continent still depends on the Middle East to refine that oil into fuel. Now the region is at war. How did it come to this and what needs to change? #southsudan #oil #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW…

From DW News. On his first Africa tour, Pope Leo visited four countries — confronting painful histories, engaging political power, and addressing the world’s fastest‑growing Catholic community. But will it bring real change?  #popeleo #africa #africaexplained 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. Germany’s chancellor is topping the wrong rankings — approval ratings are at a record low, while the AfD has overtaken the CDU/CSU in a number of polls. But do polls really capture Friedrich Merz’s performance, or do they say more about public fears, crises, and expectations? In this week’s episode of Berlin…

From DW News. Powerful tornadoes are sweeping across northern Oklahoma in the US. Storm chasers are following a line of severe weather which has damaged buildings and reportedly injured several people. 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. Africa’s role in World War Two has long been whitewashed out of the history books. From the tirailleurs who helped liberate Europe to the 1944 Thiaroye massacre, this Berlin exhibition confronts colonial violence, forgotten soldiers, and family silences. Curator Dr Bonaventure Ndikung explains why reckoning, recognition, and justice still matter today. #dwnewsafrica…

From DW News. US President Donald Trump has ordered his military to "shoot and kill" small Iranian boats that deploy mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is accused of laying new sea mines in this vital global shipping route — but how dangerous are these weapons really? And how much does the threat of…

From DW News. The Trump administration has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug. The change falls short of federal legalization but marks a major shift in US cannabis policy. #dwnews #cannabis #usa 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…

From DW News. Decades of selling cheap products made China a global economic powerhouse. Now, some of that money is flowing back out into the world as cheap loans — the innocently-titled "panda bonds." #dominomics #dwnews #china 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. Tens of thousands of Samsung employees in South Korea are threatening strike action over low wages, bonuses and working conditions. #dwnews #samsung #southkorea 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 military no longer requires soldiers to get a flu shot. Measles — eliminated in America a generation ago — is back, with children dying. And the man in charge of national public health built his career questioning vaccine safety. For World Immunization Week, DW’s Janelle Dumalaon meets those fighting the…

From DW News. The EU is entering a post-Orban era. Hungary’s outgoing PM skipped his final summit but unblocked a €90B Ukraine loan after Russian oil resumed flowing into Hungary. Kyiv hopes his exit next month will speed up its EU bid, but EU leaders say there will be no fast track or special treatment.…

From DW News. Russian oil is flowing again through the Druzhba pipeline, which is one of the key routes carrying crude through Ukraine into Central Europe, after it was damaged by a Russian airstrike. But this is about far more than a technical repair. Even after years of war, sanctions and promises to reduce dependence…

From DW News. North Korea isn’t just a dictatorship — it’s a belief system. Jonathan Cheng explains how a cult of personality, rooted in Christianity, keeps the Kim dynasty in power. #northkorea #dwcurrentaffairs #kimjongun 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…

From DW News. Donald Trump has ordered the US Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The US President says US minesweepers are currently clearing the strait of Iranian mines. On Wednesday Iran claimed it had captured TWO vessels traveling through the critical waterway. These latest threats and accusations…

From DW News. German Chancellor Merz has offered German assistance with mine clearance for a possible deployment in the Strait of Hormuz. But what exactly is the German navy capable of? #germany #straitofhormuz #dwgermanpolitics 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…

From DW News. Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton says the United States is “signalling weakness” to Iran, and that could shape the outcome of the war. This interview explores the legal, strategic and geopolitical implications of the Iran war, including questions around international law, escalation risks, energy security, and the future of US…

From DW News. Nigeria’s opposition is in freefall. Governors, senators, and lawmakers are defecting to President Bola Tinubu’s ruling APC at a pace the country has never seen before. The party now controls 31 of Nigeria’s 36 states. With general elections just months away, civil society groups are sounding the alarm — and asking an…

From DW News. It’s World Immunization Week — but the US is battling measles outbreaks, a court battle over the childhood vaccine schedule, and a growing movement questioning whether vaccines are needed at all. #dwcurrentaffairs #maha #vaccine 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. Data giant Palantir – founded by Peter Thiel and Alex Karp – has shared its vision for the future of US tech. The statement is sparking controversy around the world. #dwdigital #palantir #ai 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. Iran still holds large amounts of enriched uranium, and Washington says it must be dealt with to block any path toward a nuclear weapon. But options like seizing or destroying the material are slow, risky, and may not even work if stockpiles are hidden or dispersed. As military pressure mounts, experts warn…

From DW News. Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last Shah, has re-emerged as a prominent opposition voice. Visiting Berlin on Thursday, he accused Europe of standing by as Iran’s regime represses its people with violence. His trip has been contentious: the German government declined to meet with him, he was greeted by protests both…

From DW News. Tourists were temporarily stranded on a popular Rio de Janeiro outlook during a police operation against drug gang members. Police said three people were arrested in the hillside favela and that there were no injuries. The hilltop view draws thousands of visitors a week. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW…

From DW News. As Washington struggles to justify its deepening involvement in Iran, China steps in as a careful power broker, pushing its agenda with precision. Is China turning this war into a strategic victory? Chapters: 02:00 China as a global alternative to the US 03:40 Is China supporting Iran? 04:50 China’s influence over Iran…

From DW News. Amal Khalil was killed in an Israeli airstrike while reporting from southern Lebanon. A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been in place since April 16. However, both sides have continued to trade fire. 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. Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s former shah, had red-colored liquid thrown at him while on a visit to Berlin. Pahlavi, a prominent opponent of the Iranian regime, is expected to meet with some German politicians, but no members of the government. Various demonstrations both in support of and against him are…

From DW News. David Frum explains the origins of the “madman theory” and why it’s a strategy born of weakness. From Nixon to Trump, he argues that bluff, bluster, and unpredictability ultimately erode power rather than enhance it. 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. Palantir’s manifesto sparks global debate. They envision the US as technocratic leader and AI replacing nuclear weapons. 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. Israel is marking its 78th Independence Day amid continuing war and internal political divisions. Official celebrations in Jerusalem were met with alternative events reflecting differing views on the country’s future. 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. European Union leaders are meeting for a two day informal summit in Cyprus. On the agenda, the energy fallout from the Iran war, EU funding for Ukraine and proposals to more closely define the bloc’s mutual defense clause. Iranian drone attacks that targeted UK military bases on Cyprus have prompted discussion on…

From DW News. European Union leaders are meeting for a two day informal summit in Cyprus. On the agenda, the energy fallout from the Iran war, EU funding for Ukraine and proposals to more closely define the bloc’s mutual defense clause. Iranian drone attacks that targeted UK military bases on Cyprus have prompted discussion on…

From DW News. Iranian soldiers seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to footage aired by Iranian state television. 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 #iran #ship #seizure

From DW News. Since the start of the war in Iran, there’s been a surge in the number of US service personnel filing as conscientious objectors. #dwnews #iranwar #usa 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. Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is leaning into gym clips at 80 as he pushes for reelection, with critics suggesting the workout videos are getting more attention than his campaign. #dwnews #brasil #luizinácioluladasilva #gym 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. After a deadly car crash killed two American officials returning from a drug‑lab operation in Chihuahua, reports say they were CIA agents. Mexico’s president insists her government was never informed the Americans were there. The CIA has expanded its cooperation with Mexican authorities as the Trump administration uses military force against drug…