DW News is a global English-language news and information channel from German public international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW), established in summer 2015.
From DW News. Ukraine is under the heaviest Russian air assaults since the start of the war, Russia has fired hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, forcing residents of the capital Kyiv and other cities to spend their nights in air raid shelters. Just as Ukraine is facing one of its most difficult moments…
From DW News. An Israeli airstrike has killed several Palestinians — including children — who were queuing for treatment outside a medical clinic in central Gaza. #Israel #Gaza #Airstike #dwnewsshorts 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. Stagnant economic growth in Latin America is linked to its failure to invest in proper transport infrastructure. Only 23% of the region’s roads are paved and it’s home to one of the least extensive rail networks in the world. That makes it really uncompetitive to do business, with traders paying much higher…
From DW News. Ukraine is under the heaviest Russian air assaults since the start of the war, Russia has fired hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, forcing residents of the capital Kyiv and other cities to spend their nights in air raid shelters. Just as Ukraine is facing one of its most difficult moments…
From DW News. Are cleaning staff spying on lawmakers in the German parliament? There are fears that lapse security checks could be compromising the building and the government wants to expand police powers there. 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. Elon Musk’s Ai chatbot Grok is under fire after praising Hitler, questioning the Holocaust, and calling itself “MechaHitler.” How did it come to this? 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. Amid cautious optimism that the EU will agree a trade deal with the United States, Martin Geißler from consulting firm Advyce & Company, who advises European clients on the impact of US tariffs — believes Europe needs to cut through the theater and focus on the substance of finding a deal. #tariffs…
From DW News. Camp Mystic, the summer camp hit by flash floods in Texas said Monday that 27 campers and counselors had died, while state officials put the overall death toll from the disaster at more than 100. Officials have said the death toll is likely to rise, with the risk of life-threatening flooding still…
From DW News. Some displaced Palestinian women returned to Jenin refugee camp to check on their houses and collect some belongings. They were among the tens of thousands displaced by Israel’s major operation campaign in the northern occupied West Bank that began in January. They said they found the camp in ruins, with Israeli forces…
From DW News. In Kenya, a police officer who fatally shot a bystander during an anti-government protest will now be charged with murder. The shooting was caught on camera — the images shared widely on social media. The incident added fuel to weeks of protests, which were sparked by outrage over the death of a…
From DW News. Spain’s PM called on the EU to take action to stop Israel’s military campaign in Gaza calling it "the greatest genocide this century has witnessed." #dwnewsshorts 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. Italy is outraged over the killing of their ‘hero’ police sniffer dog Bruno. The 7-year-old bloodhound was found dead a week ago in his shed in southern Italy. He had been fed bits of dog food laced with nails. #dwnewsshorts #italy #rescuedog For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social…
From DW News. In a striking shift for European defense, Britain and France have agreed to coordinate their nuclear arsenals for the first time. The aim is to present a united front against potential threats to the continent. It signals growing unease over America’s long-term security commitments and marks a new chapter in Europe’s efforts…
From DW News. As Russian airstrikes continue to batter Ukraine’s infrastructure, European leaders and international partners have gathered in Rome for the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference to launch a new reconstruction fund. It’s the latest step in a multi-billion-euro push to help rebuild the country. Italy’s Prime Minister Georgia Meloni announced commitments of more than…
From DW News. In 1995, Bosnian Serb forces killed more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys in and around Srebrenica. The International Tribunal on the Former Yugoslavia and the International Court of Justice subsequently ruled the massacre was a genocide. Many victims are still missing and remains continue to be identified and returned to families.…
From DW News. In the United States, the city of Los Angeles says it is joining a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s immigration raids. The suit claims that federal agents are using unlawful police tactics –including racial profiling – to meet arrest quotas. The crackdown on undocumented migration was one of President Trump’s key campaign…
From DW News. Are the U.S. President and Europe on the same page when it comes to the defense of Ukraine? Why are European leaders hesitant to use frozen Russian assets? And how worried are the Baltic states that they might become Putin’s next targets? In this episode, DW’s Nina Haase explores these questions with…
From DW News. Three people have been killed and at least two injured in the latest attack by Houthi rebels on a merchant ship they say was traveling to Israel. Video released by the Iran-backed group shows the vessel, Eternity C, being hit by ballistic missiles before sinking into the Red Sea – an act…
From DW News. Racist AI videos are going viral. Having been created with Google Veo 3, the videos depict racist tropes targeting Black people, among others, according to Media Matters. Creators are racking up millions of views. 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. Kenya has been rocked by anti-government protests since the government attempted to introduce a bill that would increase taxes on ordinary citizens. The unrest flared up again in June following the death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Three police officers have since been charged with his murder, after initially…
From DW News. The remains of seven victims of the Srebrenica massacre are being buried, 30 years later. In July 1995, the Bosnian Serb Army and Serbian paramilitaries killed over 8,000 Muslim Bosniaks in the Bosnian town of Srebrenica. #dwnewsshorts 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. Ukraine is under the heaviest Russian air assaults since the start of the war, Russia has fired hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, forcing residents of the capital Kyiv and other cities to spend their nights in air raid shelters. Just as Ukraine is facing one of its most difficult moments…
From DW News. Yemen’s Houthis claim they have sunk the Greek-operated, Liberia-flagged vessel Eternity C in the Red Sea — their second strike this week after months of relative calm. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, saying the vessel had been headed toward Eilat in Israel. The attack was conducted…
From DW News. Moving to the US, and President Trump has hosted the leaders of five West African nations at the White House. While Africa hasn’t been the focus of key Trump foreign policy, countries there ARE facing the fall-out from some of his administration’s changes — whether on tariffs, travel restrictions, or sharp cuts…
From DW News. When Liberian President Joseph Boakai speaks English with US President Donald Trump, he receives a compliment on his language skills. What Trump may not realize: English is Liberia’s official language. In the 1820s, freed slaves from the United States settled on the West African coast, leading to the founding of the nation…
From DW News. Russian strikes hit Kyiv city early on Thursday, killing two, Ukrainian officials said. Thirteen others were injured and several fires blazed as drones and missiles attacked the capital. "Residential buildings, vehicles, warehouse facilities, office and non-residential buildings are on fire," head of Kyiv’s military administration, Tymur Tkachenko, said on the Telegram app.…
From DW News. The Palestinian militant group Hamas says it has agreed to release 10 hostages during what it called ‘difficult’ talks on a ceasefire in Gaza. The announcement followed comments by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar that a 60-day deal is ‘achieveable’. A statement from Hamas says the group is working to overcome hurdles…
From DW News. Yemen’s Houthis claim they have sunk the Greek-operated, Liberia-flagged vessel Eternity C in the Red Sea — their second strike this week after months of relative calm. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, saying the vessel had been headed toward Eilat in Israel. The attack was conducted…
From DW News. Israel says it has sent additional troops into northern Gaza – stepping up its operations as delegations in Qatar discuss a 60-day ceasefire proposal. Hamas says it has agreed to release ten hostages under the terms of a ceasefire currently under negotiation. It’s believed 20 of the people the group is still…
From DW News. Kenya’s President William Ruto has told police to shoot looters and arsonists in the leg. He’s ordered officers to curb the ongoing anti-government protests that have seen some of the country’s worst violence in years. Dozens have been killed in nationwide clashes between police and demonstrators. Weeks of protests were sparked by…
From DW News. China is automating at a pace that far outstrips any other country in the world as the government pushes for robots to be used in all areas of life. #dwbusiness #dwnewsshorts 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. Tech-CEO Linda Yaccarino said she’s stepping down from running Elon Musk’s social media platform X. Following months of upheaval and mass firings at what was once Twitter, Yaccarino took on the job of making the platform attractive for advertisers again. During her two years running the company, Elon Musk frequently added to…
From DW News. Ukraine says Russia has carried out its largest aerial attack since the start of the full-scale invasion. The Ukrainian air force says Moscow launched more than 700 drones and decoys overnight, as well as cruise and ballistic missiles. The assault follows Washington’s announcement that it will resume arms deliveries to Kyiv. 00:00…
From DW News. Authorities said several vehicles were on the bridge at the time of the collapse. The area has been hit by heavy rains in recent days. 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. Israel struck over 100 targets in Gaza in a day, with witnesses reporting a camp for displaced people was hit, killing 10 members of a family who were sheltering in a tent. 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. Syria is on a diplomatic push to normalize ties with Israel and the US. In an interview with DW, Syrian Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa talks about Syria’s new government and the future of his country. 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. Ukraine says Russia has launched the largest aerial attack since the war began more than three years ago. The Ukrainian Air Force says a total of 728 Shahed drones and decoys were launched overnight, as well as cruise- and ballistic missiles. The previous record was just over 500. The strikes mainly targeted…
From DW News. A union representing thousands of city workers in Philadelphia has reached a deal, ending an eight-day strike that saw trash pile up around the city. 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. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has again promoted his controversial vision for Gaza, saying the population could "voluntarily" relocate out of the territory. Palestinians and human rights groups fear that plan could amount to forced displacement. Rights groups are meanwhile raising concerns about another relocation plan that Israeli media says has been…
From DW News. The European Parliament have voted in support of a resolution condemning Russia’s detention of Ukrainian civilians. It’s not known how many civilians are being held in prisons and special camps. Estimates range from ten to thirty thousand people. The vote comes a week after a screening of the documentary ‘Prisoners: The System…
From DW News. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz touched on the largest strike on Ukraine in Wednesday’s general debate in the German Parliament, promising renewed aid for Kyiv. He also said that he has no hope left for a diplomatic solution to the conflict. #Ukraine #Germany For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social…
From DW News. Ever heard of an “active begging ban”? Since April 2025, the German city of Darmstadt has made it illegal to approach strangers and ask for money. Under a new local rule labelled a means of “hazard prevention,” even a polite request like “Could you spare some change?” may count as an offense…
From DW News. Officials say a wildfire that reached Marseille has lost intensity, but firefighters are still battling flames on the outskirts of France’s second largest city. The wildfire has left more than 100 people injured and burnt down dozens of homes. Plumes of smoke blanketed parts of the city and forced the closure of…
From DW News. Heavy flash flooding in a mountain village in the US state of New Mexico has carried away a house. Three people are missing. #Floods #NewMexico #FlashFloods #dwnewsshorts 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. Taiwan’s annual military exercises have begun — and with China being increasingly assertive in the past few years, fears of an attack on the island are increasing. China has heavily invested in its armed forces over the past decades. The navy has seen a massive buildup, which leaves Taiwan at a major…
From DW News. Agenda: 13:00 – 23:00 Lessons from Budapest Pride: the urgent need for an EU wide anti-discrimination law and defending fundamental rights against right-wing attacks EU-US trade negotiations EU Preparedness Union in light of the upcoming wildfire and drought season Presentation of the Stockpiling Strategies – strengthening response capacities for a changing risk…
From DW News. US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff has said that a deal for a 60-day truce in Gaza could be reached by the end of this week. He made the comment as US President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, who praised his country’s close partnership…
From DW News. The death toll in Gaza is higher than previously reported. A new study contradicts Israeli claims that the health ministry there has been inflating numbers. The study took a new approach to counting the dead in a conflict zone. #dwnewsshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:…
From DW News. On July 7, Polish authorities began conducting random checks at 52 points along the country’s border with Germany, a move widely seen as running counter to the spirit of the EU’s visa-free Schengen zone. The new checks follow tighter border controls introduced by the German government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz. DW’s Matthew…
From DW News. Ukraine: First baby conceived with the sperm of a dead Ukrainian soldier #dwnewsshorts 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 EU has approved Bulgaria for the eurozone, but mistrust and disinformation color public opinion. #dwbusiness #dwnewsshorts 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. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has again promoted his contentious vision for Gaza, saying the population could – as he says – ‘voluntarily’ relocate out of the Strip. Palestinians and human rights groups fear that plan could amount to forced displacement. Israel’s defense ministry has also outlined plans for the mass displacement of…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump says talks over a ceasefire in Gaza are “going along very well.” He met with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over dinner at the White House on Monday – where the pair discussed Gaza’s future. Netanyahu also suggested there was progress on his plan to relocate Palestinians out…
From DW News. The European Parliament is set to vote this week on a resolution condemning Russia’s detention of Ukrainian civilians. It’s not known how many civilians are being held in prisons and special camps. Estimates range from ten to thirty thousand people. The vote comes a week after a screening of the documentary ‘Prisoners:…
From DW News. In a surprise move, US President Donald Trump has said that Washington will be sending more weapons to Ukraine, just days after the US said it would temporarily halt some arms to the nation. 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. Greek authorities have temporarily closed the Acropolis as the country swelters under its second major heat wave of the season, with temperatures set to exceed 40 degrees Celsius. 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. Kenya’s National Commission on Human Rights says it now believes at least 31 people died in nationwide anti-government demonstrations on Monday. Police reportedly opened fire at a charging crowd of protesters in the capital Nairobi, after a tense standoff. Hundreds of demonstrators were arrested. Authorities were deployed across the city ahead of…
From DW News. Would you finance a burrito? ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ makes it easy to split small purchases into instalments — but that convenience is luring shoppers into a growing debt trap. 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. Spanish authorities have ordered more than 18,000 people in Tarragona province to remain indoors as firefighters battle a wildfire raging out of control. 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. French President Emmanuel Macron has said that Britain’s departure from the EU was ‘deeply regrettable,’ but he respected it was the will of the British people. Macron made the comment on the first day of a three-day state visit to the UK. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social…