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From DW News. First-of-its-kind research looking into the psychology of sexual deepfake perpetrators shows there’s a huge gap between how much harm these individuals think such images will cause and the real-life consequences for female victims. Researchers stressed that work must be done to eliminate or reduce this lack of awareness and to combat moral…
From DW News. Trump signals a willingness to negotiate while simultaneously issuing Iran another ultimatum. He is deploying additional special forces to the region. However, the regime has no intention of backing down and is threatening retaliation. Will the war escalate further? You can watch the entire episode here: https://youtu.be/wB3zA_h6ELk #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go…
From DW News. A swiss company uses a sustainable method to extract gold dust from the ground. This chemical-free process makes natural gold especially pure and is popular with buyers. #switzerland #gold #goldmining #naturalgold 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. A little golden monkey was born on March 11 in France’s Beauval’s zoo –almost exactly one year after the arrival of a male and two females in April 2025. The Zoo said that "this monkey will certainly be an extremely powerful symbol, above all for species conservation (…) but also for bilateral…
From DW News. After decades of stalled talks, Europe has reached a trade turning point: It’s been on a deal signing spree, inking mammoth pacts with major powers like India, Indonesia, Australia, Brazil and Argentina. This is a story about how the world recalibrates when the US goes rogue, and the race to rely less…
From DW News. Trump signals a willingness to negotiate while simultaneously issuing Iran another ultimatum. He is deploying additional special forces to the region. However, the regime has no intention of backing down and is threatening retaliation. Will the war escalate further? You can watch the entire episode here: https://youtu.be/wB3zA_h6ELk #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go…
From DW News. The Israeli military says it has killed around 700 Hezbollah fighters since launching operations in Lebanon in response to the Iran-backed group’s rocket attacks. Israel says it needs to establish a control zone in the depopulated south to protect its northern communities, which have been subjected to daily rocket attacks. The country…
From DW News. What does Israel want out of this war with Iran? Guests: Joost Hiltermann, Special Adviser to the Middle East Program at the International Crisis Group Christopher Morris, Defense Analyst at Calian Europe 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. Sweden has adopted some of the most restrictive migration policies in Europe, with particularly harsh consequences for young people. Even those who grew up in Sweden face deportation to their parents’ homeland. #dwcurrentaffairs #sweden #migration #deportation 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. The collaboration between conservatives and the far‑right AfD in the European Parliament has reverberated through Berlin. The AfD has called it a historic success. It raises a pressing question: Is the long‑standing firewall coming down? In this film we look at why Germany’s firewall, that was meant to keep far-right political parties…
From DW News. Europeans so far have been deeply skeptical about the US-Israel war with Iran. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday arrived at a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in France. Are US allies any clearer now about Washington’s strategy in Iran? DW’s Rosie Birchard reports on the unexpectedly cordial atmosphere at…
From DW News. In Nigeria, a violent scam known as ‘kito’ is being used to target LGBTQ+ people. Victims are lured through dating apps or social media, then ambushed, beaten and blackmailed for money. Rights groups say it’s a rising trend, with at least 50 cases between December and February this year. DW’s West Africa…
From DW News. Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has reportedly been urging President Trump to continue the war against Iran. That’s according to the New York Times citing people briefed by US-officials. The report says Prince Mohammed argued that the US-Israeli military campaign presented what he called a "historic opportunity"…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump’s Monday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has passed — but instead of launching strikes, Washington is holding off and opening indirect talks with Iran. As the US warns Tehran it has ten days to capitulate or face thousands more troops, Iran vows to resist…
From DW News. Responding to US and Israeli attacks, Iran has effectively blocked the strait—allowing some “non-hostile” ships through while blocking vessels linked to its enemies. But Iran’s foreign minister says ships aren’t moving mainly for another reason entirely: insurance. 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. US Secretary of State refuses to rule out sending arms intended to Ukraine to the US war effort in the Middle East. It follows US media reports that the Pentagon is weighing whether to redirect weapons originally meant for Kyiv, as the war in Iran strains supplies of some of the US…
From DW News. German actress Collien Fernandes has made serious allegations against her ex‑husband. At a public demonstration, she appeared for the first time —wearing a bulletproof vest due to reported death threats. #lawandjustice #abuseallegations #actress #dwculture #dwtrends 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. How long will the Iran war last? US envoy Steve Witkoff says he’s hoping for talks with Iran ‘this week.’ We’ve spoken to Aaron David Miller (Carnegie Foundation for International Peace), who is a former Middle East negotiator for the US. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:…
From DW News. The UN General Assembly has passed the resolution on transatlantic slavery despite opposition from the US and Israel. Germany abstained. Why? 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 #un #slavery…
From DW News. As the war with Israel and the US approaches its one-month mark with no clear end in sight, ordinary Iranians are bearing the brunt. DW spoke to some of them, as they crossed the border into neighboring Turkey. 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. A stranded humpback whale off Lübeck is now free. It became stuck in the shallow waters of Germany’s Baltic Sea last Monday. After several rescue attempts over four days, teams finally managed to free it. The whale is now being escorted back home — with bodyguards. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/…
From DW News. Attendees at the annual American ‘Conservative Political Action Conference’ in the US are giving mixed reponses to the Iran war. Despite calls for unity from organisers, there was heavy debate on day two of the event between older attendees and younger conservatives. CPAC is a yearly gathering of conservative activists, influencers and…
From DW News. G7 Foreign Ministers are meeting for a second day in Paris to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict amid deep divisions within the group over the US-Israeli war with Iran. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was at the talks facing pressure from America’s allies to de-escalate the conflict in the Middle East. The…
From DW News. The war in Iran is heating up. DW’s Misha Komadovsky @komadovsky asks the MAGA base at conservative conference CPAC whether they support it, and how far they are willing to go. 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. Is accountability catching up with Big Tech? Landmark rulings tying social media design to harm among young users are putting growing pressure on companies like Meta and Google. #socialmedia #lawsuit #bigtech #dwcurrentaffairs 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. Trump said striking Iran would stop a nuclear threat. Now more countries are considering speeding up their own programs. Are we at the start of a new arms race? 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. Estonia’s security services are sounding the alarm over a surge in pro‑Russian online activity targeting the border city of Narva. Anonymous channels calling themselves the "Narva People’s Republic" are spreading separatist narratives — but investigators say it’s a provocation, not a real movement. Estonia is an EU country, yet in this small…
From DW News. Tabea and Charlotte are among the thousands of Berliners paying too much rent. Their fight to enforce the law reveals the gap between what’s allowed and what’s practised on the German housing market. 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 has fired hundreds of missiles at Israel since the war began, killing 18 civilians there. The Iron Dome air defense system has managed to destroy most of them before reaching their targets. And that ability to fend off missiles has helped keep support for the war high among the majority of…
From DW News. On April 12th, Hungary will elect a new parliament, and voters will decide on the country’s future direction: toward liberal democracy or toward an authoritarian model inspired by Russia. Incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban has signaled his intention to end Western support for Ukraine and to distance Hungary from the European Union.…
From DW News. Are the economic shocks of the US-Israel war with Iran a war time parallel to the pandemic? The airstrikes begin — and everything flips. Markets shake. And Washington does the one thing no one expected. They ease oil sanctions. Right in the middle of the war. Oil prices jump. Iran’s Revolutionary guard…
From DW News. How is Iran’s economy coping during the war? With almost no real‑time economic data available, experts analyze what’s happening on the ground by looking at energy access, oil exports, sanctions, cash transfers, and Iran’s shifting relationships with China and the US. #iranwar #economy #oilprices #dwbusiness #dwdip Listen to full episodes of The…
From DW News. Questions about US weapons stockpiles are growing as the US‑Israel war with Iran escalates. America’s missile defense systems are under the most strain, with interceptors in particularly high demand. #weapons #iranwar #missiles #dwcurrentaffairs 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. Soaring diesel and fertilizer costs are hitting US farmers during peak planting season, locking in higher food prices and putting long‑term pressure on America’s food supply. 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. Berlin responds to Washington’s reaction after German government officials described Iran as “not our war.” US President Donald Trump said that this is “unreasonable” and that, “Ukraine is not our war.” 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. Displaced children in Beirut find moments of joy amid the war. Free cinema screenings and drama workshops help them express themselves and escape, even briefly, into their own world 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. Soaring diesel and fertilizer costs hit US farmers during peak planting, locking in higher food prices and putting long‑term pressure on America’s food supply. 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. Dewi, a former patient of a mental health facility in Indonesia, told DW she survived torture and sexual violence during her stay. Now a mother, she supports other survivors as they work toward recovery and independence. 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. China is strengthening its maritime militia made up of fishing boats trained for military operations. Recent fishing boat operations are jangling nerves in Taiwan – and increasingly in rival Japan. 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. War is raging, yet Iran is still shipping millions of barrels of oil — and the US isn’t stopping it. DW breaks down the reason why. 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:…