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From DW News. US President Joe Biden has visited striking auto workers in the Midwestern state of Michigan – in an unprecedented show of support. It’s the first time a sitting US president has joined striking workers on a picket line. The autoworkers union is demanding a 40 percent pay raise after years of concessions…
From DW News. They flee in cars, busses – and trucks. Vehicles choke the road leading out of Nagorno-Karabakh into Armenia. The people crammed inside have exhaustion etched on their faces. Many spent the night on the road. They fear they are leaving their ancestral lands for good. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news go to:…
From DW News. The public prosecutor’s office in London on Tuesday accused former Wirecard chief operating officer Jan Marsalek of involvement in a spying network for Russia. Marsalek is named as part of a case against five Bulgarian nationals in the UK that was made public last week. The Austrian businessman is said to have…
From DW News. Efforts are underway to develop an industry for a fuel that could one day enable us to fly without the guilt of destroying the planet with dirty emissions. The world needs to de-carbonize – and it needs to do so fast in order to avoid planetary disaster. In the search for cleaner…
From DW News. The German government is planning new measures to counter a surge in the number of irregular refugees and migrants. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser says there will be police checks on Germany’s borders with Poland and the Czech Republic – for the first time in nearly 20 years. Ms Faeser said the…
From DW News. Senior leaders from Japan, China, and South Korea met in Seoul for a rare trilateral. The last time a similar meeting took place was before the pandemic, in 2019. The South Korean Foreign Minister, Park Jin, took the opportunity to say that peace and stability in Northeast Asia is critical, given that…
From DW News. At least 20 people have been killed and more than 200 injured in an explosion at a fuel facility in Nagorno Karakbakh. The cause of the blast hasn’t been established. People were reportedly lining up to get petrol for their cars to leave the enclave. There’s a growing surge of refugees fleeing…
From DW News. Let’s take a closer look at India now, and what’s called the Women’s Reservation Bill. It would ensure women hold one-third of seats in the lower legislative house – that’s the Lok Sabha, the more powerful one – as well as one-third of seats in state legislative assemblies. All it now needs…
From DW News. Extreme weather wreaks havoc in South Africa. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dwnews_hangout Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch
From DW News. The EU’s former trade commissioner Phil Hogan told DW that Europe is trading more with China than ever before, and dismissed Beijing’s accusations that Brussels is using a probe into Chinese subsidies as an excuse for protection. Hogan told DW Europe should continue diversifying supply chains by striking deals with Australia and…
From DW News. Niger’s military rulers have welcomed a decision by France to withdraw its troops. The army ousted the elected president July, ending Niger’s cooperation with France, the former colonial power. President Emmanuel Macron says 15,000 French soldiers stationed in Niger will leave by the end of the year. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news…
From DW News. On Monday Ukrainian President Zelensky announced the arrival of the first Abrams battle tanks promised by the US. A total of 31 Abrams will eventually join a larger force of battle tanks coming from Western Europe. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter:…
From DW News. The police force in the British capital London is facing a revolt from within. Some officers are refusing to carry a gun, outraged after murder charges were filed against one of their colleagues. More than 100 specially trained firearms officers say they will no longer go to work armed. The protest has…
From DW News. A group of people answered a call for help from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy – to join the fight against Russia’s invasion. The International Legion includes soldiers from many countries who have fought and died alongside Ukrainians. DW’s Mathias Bölinger visited some of the International Legion fighters who had just come back…
From DW News. The EU’s top trade official says Chinese policies are fueling uncertainty among European companies in the country. Valdis Dombrovskis made the comments during a visit to Beijing where he’s been holding talks with the country’s Vice Premier He Lifeng. The visit comes at a time of heightened tension. Earlier this month, the…
From DW News. Niger’s military rulers have welcomed an announcement by France that it will withdraw its troops from the country. Niger’s democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum was ousted on the 26th of July and replaced by the commander of an elite military unit. Since then, the junta has ended Niger’s military cooperation with France,…
From DW News. More than 45,000 people were killed in Turkey’s devastating earthquake this year. But an exclusive investigation by DW’s Turkish and Environment services indicates that a looming health crisis in the region could lead to many more deaths. The quakes destroyed almost 300,000 buildings, many of which contained asbestos. Exposure to even low levels…
From DW News. Armenia says around three thousand refugees have crossed its border from the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Fears are growing for ethnic Armenians there since Azerbaijan retook control of the enclave last week. Many of the refugees are crossing into Armenia in cars and buses at Kornidzor. DW reporters Maria Katamadze and Jennifer…
From DW News. The refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos is all but full, still more than 1300 people have been arriving every month since July 2023. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dwnews_hangout Für Videos in deutscher Sprache…
From DW News. in the north African country Tunisia, where authorities have intensified an operation to intercept migrants who are planning to reach Europe by crossing the Mediterranean sea. The Tunisian National Guard says it has arrested smugglers and stopped more than two-thousand people in its coastal cities, most people have been held back in…
From DW News. A seven-year, billion-dollar space mission to bring asteroid samples back to Earth is nearing its end. A NASA capsule is due to land back in the US, carrying rock and dust from an asteroid called Bennu. Scientists hope it will offer a glimpse into our solar system’s earliest history. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For…
From DW News. The Ukrainian military says it has broken through Russian defense lines in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, as its counteroffensive continues. Officials say the breakthrough took place near the village of Verbove – with troops advancing through a crucial defensive front. The extent of Kyiv’s gains are still unclear, however, as Moscow’s forces…
From DW News. Pope Francis has urged European states to welcome migrants and not to treat them as invaders. He delivered his message ahead of a Saturday mass in the French city of Marseille. The Pope used his visit to the Mediterranean port city to weigh into the migrant debate, as governments react to a…
From DW News. Armenia is urging the United Nations to send a mission to Nagorno-Karabakh to monitor the security of ethnic Armenians there. Leaders say thousands of ethnic Armenians are without food or shelter. Azerbaijan has promised to protect human rights in the disputed enclave, which it seized control of this week. A ceasefire with…
From DW News. The Russian-installed governor of Sevastopol says the Crimean Peninsula has been the target of fresh missile strikes. He reported air defense systems have intercepted rockets. A day earlier, Ukraine’s military struck the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. Online footage shows the moment of the attack. Russia says its air defense systems…
From DW News. For centuries, adventurers have searched for the Loch Ness monster — without success. But Dave Holton is confident he’ll find Nessie monster someday. And he has high-tech equipment to help with his quest, but a canoe may be just as useful. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…
From DW News. It’s been one month since the Russian mercernary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was reportedly killed in a plane crash in Russia. Days before his death Prigozhin had been in the Central African Republic where his Wagner Group is in charge of president Faustin-Archange Touadera’s security. But since Prigozhin’s death there is division in…
From DW News. Pope Francis is in France highlighting the plight of refugees making the perilous journey across the Mediterranean. He met with the French President Emmanuel Macron in the city of Marseille. The two met earlier in the day and later attended mass at the Velodrome stadium. Pope Francis’ visit is focused on migration…
From DW News. The Russian-installed governor of Sevastopol says the Crimean Peninsula has been the target of fresh missile strikes. He reported air defense systems had intercepted rockets on Saturday morning. The latest attacks come a day after Ukraine’s military struck the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. Footage has surfaced online showing the moment…
From DW News. As temperatures rise around the globe, the city of Paris is implementing measures to deal with the heat. The French capital has come up with a masterplan to reach climate neutrality until 2050. The local government has limited the use of cars and is greening certain areas around the city. The measures…
From DW News. Drought’s toll on agriculture is costing billions – whether in Europe, the U.S., or China. We take a look at what can be done to tackle the food system crisis affecting us all. Can modern irrigation systems help? Which political steps need to be taken? Chapters: 0:00 – Ripple effects 2:33 –…
From DW News. Ukraine claimed responsibility for astrike on the headquarters of Moscow’s Black Sea Fleet on the Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula. "On September 22, around 12:00 (0900 GMT/UTC), Ukraine’s Defense Forces launched a successful attack on the headquarters of the command of the Black Sea Fleet of Russia in the temporarily occupied Sevastopol," the Ukrainian…
From DW News. Chinese President Xi Jinping said Syria and China would pursue a "strategic partnership" after meeting with Bashar Assad. China has been a stalwart defender of Assad’s regime, despite Western human rights criticism. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►Twitch:…
From DW News. While admirers may consider Rupert Murdoch’s contributions extraordinary, others claim the world is worse off because of him. Few however would dispute that Rupert Murdoch is the most powerful person in news across the English-speaking world. And now the 92 year old is stepping back from his empire of tabloid newspapers, dailies…
From DW News. ASEAN has started its first joint naval exercises amid growing concerns of China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea. The non-combat drills are taking place off of Indonesia. China’s territorial claims have led to clashes with neighboring countries. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook:…
From DW News. Sanctions targeting the Russian economy have been West’s most immediate response Moscow’s war in Ukraine. The measures aim to limit Kremlin’s ability to raise money for its war efforts. The EU and its allies have agreed on energy embargoes, froze, financial assets, and implemented restrictions targeting more than 1,400 individuals. These measures…
From DW News. DW speaks with retired US Army officer Ben Hodges to understand the details and the consequences of the US’s latest aid package for Ukraine. President Biden promises a new weapons package at the White House, but Volodymyr Zelensky faces resistance from US lawmakers, as Congress debates future funding. Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
From DW News. Armenians are protesting due to their government’s handling of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Anti-government demonstrators have taken to the streets of the Armenian capital Yerevan for a third day to protest against the government’s handling of the crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh. Demonstrators say the government has made too many concessions to Azerbaijan and are…
From DW News. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has repeated claims that Indian government agents were involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen in Canada. Trudeau first made the claims on Monday sparking an escalating diplomatic rift with Delhi. The victim was a Sikh separastist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. He had been wanted by India…
From DW News. So far this year more than 14 thousand people entered Germany illegally via the border with Poland. Local authorities say reception centres cannot cope with the pressure. Local lawmakers want Berlin to set up permanent border checks. DW Reporter Matthew Moore went on patrol with Federal Police in the town of Forst…
From DW News. Day 4 is underway — here is what to expect over the course of this livestream: 1 North Macedonia His Excellency Stevo Pendarovski President of the Republic of North Macedonia 2 Israel His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu Prime Minister of the State of Israel 3 Mauritius His Excellency Pravind Kumar Jugnauth Prime Minister,…
From DW News. The third day of the UN General Assembly in New York is underway: Speakers scheduled for the day: 1 Yemen His Excellency Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi President of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen 2 Central African Republic His Excellency Faustin Archange Touadera Head of State of the Central African…
From DW News. Increased water surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific Ocean are causing an unusual growth of microorganisms, scientists in Thailand have warned. As the ocean’s nutrients and oxygen are used up by plankton, fish and other marine animals are taking the hit. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…
From DW News. India has stopped processing visa applications for Canadians "till further notice," according to a notice that appeared on a visa processing company website on Thursday. India’s Foreign Ministry later confirmed that visa processing had stopped. BLS International, an Indian company that offers visa services, displayed on its website an "Important notice from…
From DW News. As Ukraine battles to defend its territory against Russia’s invasion with heavy weaponry, an alarming number of civilians caught on the wrong side of the fighting are subject to a horrendous but effective weapon in Moscow’s arsenal: sexual violence. These crimes target women first and foremost, but people of all genders and…
From DW News. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting US President Joe Biden in the White House. He’s already met with US lawmakers in Washington DC to ask for continued humanitarian and military aid. His visit comes at a crucial time, as Democrats and Republicans battle over the budget. Republicans want to re-think US spending…
From DW News. Ethnic Armenians have accused Azerbaijani security forces of violating the ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh. Authorities said gunfire had been heard in the center of the regional capital. Azerbaijan denies the accusation. This comes as peace negotiations between the two sides ended without agreement. Talks in the Azeri city of Yevlach were scheduled after…
From DW News. Regional lawmakers in Germany are calling on the government to get a grip on what they call uncontrolled irregular migration. So far this year more than 14-thousand people entered Germany illegally via the border with Poland. Local authorities say reception centers cannot cope with the pressure. Local lawmakers want Berlin to set…
From DW News. The Bank of England halted its long run of interest rate increases on Thursday. One day after a surprise slowing in Britain’s fast pace of price growth, the BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee decided by a narrow margin to keep the key lending rate at 5.25%. However, economists believe the country’s economy is…
From DW News. China has become the first country to appoint an ambassador to Afghanistan since the Taliban came to power two years ago. Ambassador Zhao Sheng was welcomed in a lavish ceremony as he presented his credentials to de facto Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund in Kabul. The appointment is a major boost in…
From DW News. They are desperate. They have little choice. They are escaping from war, persecution, and even the effects of climate change. In search of a better life, they are taking up dangerous journeys. Their hope is to find a more promising future… However, this hope often leads to crowded refugee camps, as we’ve…
From DW News. Ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh have accused Azerbaijan of violating a ceasefire deal. Authorities said gunshots have been heard in the centre of the regional capital. Azerbaijan has denied violating the ceasefire. It comes as a delegation from the Armenian community of Nagorno-Karabakh arrived for talks in the city of Yevlakh in Azerbaijan.…
From DW News. Can biological reproduction ever become obsolete: That’s a question researchers in Israel are trying to answer. For now, it looks impossible to create a human baby without a mother and father to help. But they’ve made a striking progress in growing an embryo – basically from scratch. What makes us human? Well…
From DW News. Poland has suggested it will no longer provide weapons to Ukraine. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki made the comments after days of antagonistic statements between the two countries. He told a Polish television station: "We are no longer transferring weapons to Ukraine, because we are now arming Poland with more modern weapons." Tensions…
From DW News. The UN General Assembly is sometimes nicknamed "speed-dating for diplomats". Because it offers a chance for informal run-ins and meetings even between representatives and politicians who don’t usually get much facetime with each other. Day three saw two formerly estranged leaders break the ice after more than a decade of frosty relations.…
From DW News. Russia’s former deputy foreign minister, Andrei Fedorov, says Russia would need a change in strategy and launch massive missile strikes across Ukraine to win the war. Fedorov also told DW’s Sarah Kelly that Russian President Vladimir Putin would never turn back and that a return to the negotiating table would be considered…
From DW News. The blast happened in the eastern city of Kostiantynivka earlier in September. At least 15 people were killed and dozens injured. The New York Times says evidence collected by its journalists suggests it was the result of an errant Ukrainian air defense missile. Ukraine blames Russia for the attack. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For…
From DW News. The third day of the UN General Assembly in New York is underway: 1 Yemen His Excellency Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi President of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen 2 Central African Republic His Excellency Faustin Archange Touadera Head of State of the Central African Republic 3 Malawi His Excellency…
From DW News. Azerbaijan’s President says his country has regained control over the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region after separatist ethnic Armenian forces agreed to lay down their arms as part of a ceasefire. Protesters have rallied in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, over the government’s handling of the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh accusing it of abandoning Armenians during…
From DW News. China’s property crisis could spill over to other Asian countries and hold back regional growth, according to the Asian Development Bank. It says Asia faces significant headwinds if the Chinese property market deteriorates. And growth will come from South Asia, largely thanks to strong public investment in India. DW anchor Chris Kober…