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From DW News. Jens Spahn CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group Leader We need to strengthen the European pillar within the transatlantic relationship and that is, by the way, what the US is asking for as well, but we should do it because of our own interest. And that is the NATO pillar, and there we already have…
From DW News. Three days of intense discussions, speeches, and political networking come to an end at this year’s Munich Security Conference in Germany. Everybody was eager to hear what US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had to say, after last year’s speech from Vice President JD Vance ruffled feathers among the attendees. This year,…
From DW News. Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg spoke with DW at #MSC2026. He hailed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for calming some nerves with his speech, but admitted that tensions still exist over Greenland, among other topics. When asked about Ukraine, the former NATO chief called it a "big mistake" not to provide…
From DW News. Hundreds of fishermen competed in the finale of Nigeria’s Argungu Fishing Festival, returning for the first time since 2020 to celebrate traditional fishing and local heritage. 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. In an exclusive interview with DW, US Senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska spoke about the importance of Arctic security to the US and European allies — and how tensions over Greenland have "not helped" alliance building. 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. Leading Chinese strategy professor Da Wei sets out China’s opportunities and challenges as it tries to make the most out of the Trump era. While Western countries squabble over culture war issues, Xi Jinping has been flexing his power over rare earth supply chains, sticking close to Vladimir Putin, and adding to…
From DW News. With transatlantic ties strained, Saturday’s keynote speech at the Munich Security Conference by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was highly-anticipated. He struck a conciliatory yet critical tone of Europe while Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenksyy also took to the stage, calling Russian President Putin a "slave to war." But the EU’s foreign…
From DW News. Gazans held multiple funerals after overnight Israeli airstrikes killed more than 10 people, including in a tent encampment for displaced families, officials in Gaza said. Israel said it targeted Hamas for alleged ceasefire violations. 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. DW caught up with US Senator Chris Coons in an exclusive interview at #MSC2026. The Democrat from Delaware shared a conciliatory message to European allies: "Let us show you that we are trustworthy." 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. Around a quarter of a million people have joined a mass rally in Munich against the Islamic regime in Iran. They marched as world leaders gathered nearby for a top-level security conference. The main speaker at the rally was Reza Pahlavi – the son of the last Shah of Iran, who was…
From DW News. In "Lootuse küle", the village of hope, drug addicts can get a fresh, clean start. But it’s hard work that requires discipline and abstinence. The young Jan-Martti is participating in the program. Will he make it to the end? "By ending the addiction, you stretch out your hand to hope." That’s the…
From DW News. A population limit for a country? That’s the question heading to a national referendum in Switzerland — with a proposal to stop growth at 10 million residents. The outcome could change immigration rules and international deals. #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. Comments from the German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul from the Munich Security Conference after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s speech. #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 United Nations says it is deeply alarmed by the worsening crisis in Cuba, as the Caribbean island struggles under a de facto US blockade on oil shipments. Cuba is running out of fuel amid mounting U.S. pressure, having last received a delivery from Mexico. The shortage has forced several airlines to…
From DW News. Did US Secretary of State Marco Rubio just send Europe a political Valentine’s card? And after all the ups and downs, are Europeans ready to rebuild trust in their longtime partner? How do Germany and its European allies protect their interests and wield their leverage in a multipolar world, in which they…
From DW News. One year after firestorms tore through Southern California, Deutsche Welle’s Ines Pohl and Nils Hünerfürst return to the places forever changed – Altadena and the Palisades. In “Surviving the Flames: Stories of Strength and Community,” they meet families still living on the lots where their homes once stood, volunteers rebuilding entire neighborhoods…
From DW News. California governor Gavin Newsom weighed in at the Munich Security Conference. In a DW exclusive interview he described the US president as “increasingly weak” as the European Union “is more centered than it’s been in some time”. 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. Munich police say about 250,000 people joined a rally protesting against the Islamic Republic of Iran, as world leaders gathered nearby at the city’s Security Conference. Protesters condemned last month’s deadly crackdown on nationwide demonstrations in Iran, which human rights groups say left thousands dead. Some carried banners echoing pro‑Trump slogans and…
From DW News. Five European countries have accused Russia’s Kremlin of using a rare frog poison to kill opposition leader Alexei Navalny in an Arctic prison two years ago. The staunch critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin was serving a 19-year-sentence. Britain, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands say samples from Navalny’s body revealed a…
From DW News. Five European countries have accused Russia’s Kremlin of using a rare frog poison to kill opposition leader Alexei Navalny in an Arctic prison two years ago. The staunch critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin was serving a 19-year-sentence. Britain, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands say samples from Navalny’s body revealed a…
From DW News. DW Interview with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski on Marco Rubio’s speech at the MSC, Ukraine, migration and climate change. 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. According to media reports, an American led draft proposal for the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire would allow Hamas to retain some of its weapons. Nickolay Mladenov, executive member of Trump’s Board of Peace and High Representative for Gaza, did not comment on the reports during a high level debate at…
From DW News. Japan’s Sanae Takaichi has won a landslide victory — now she has to deal with an economy hindered by weak private consumption, an ageing population, and inflationary pressures. Naomi Fink at Amova Asset Management in Tokyo talks us through Takaichi’s plans. #takaichisanae #takaichi For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…
From DW News. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had delivered a "very positive speech underlining our common basis" at the 2026 Munich Security Conference. Wadephul said Rubio had pointed to the long success story of the transatlantic partnership and his key message was: "Let’s do it again." Europe…
From DW News. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told leaders at the Munich Security Conference that Europe and the US "belong together." Rubio spoke of a shared future for the transatlantic alliance, saying that the US doesn’t want to separate from Europe but it wants to "revitalize" the relationship. Rubio’s speech came a…
From DW News. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told leaders at the Munich Security Conference that Europe and the US "belong together." Rubio spoke of a shared future for the transatlantic alliance, saying that the US doesn’t want to separate from Europe but it wants to "revitalize" the relationship. Rubio’s speech came a…
From DW News. Several islands in the Venice Lagoon have been sold to private buyers. Now, a citizens’ initiative aims to transform the uninhabited island of Poveglia, just off Venice, into a public park. #italy #italytravel #venice 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. The Palestinian Authority’s Foreign Minister, Varsen Aghabekian, calls for Palestinian self determination and emphasizes that “Gaza is not separable from the West Bank.” She took part in a high level panel at this year’s Munich Security Conference, where DW’s Sarah Kelly moderated a discussion on Trump’s vision for a ‘New Gaza’. The…
From DW News. In South Africa, a series of explosive investigations have revealed just how deeply organized crime may have penetrated the state. Corruption has taken over the very institutions meant to fight it. DW correspondent Dianne Hawker-Kalubi looks at the case of a whistleblower who has paid the price with her life. #southafrica #mafia…
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From DW News. Polymarket is rapidly expanding, allowing users to bet on global events but it’s raising financial, ethical and security concerns. #dwbusiness #dwdip Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRvfKzpWtzI&feature=youtu.be 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…
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From DW News. A 10-million euro ticketing fraud has been uncovered at the Louvre in Paris. It’s the latest embarrassing security breach to come to light at the museum. Water leaks have also damaged valuable exhibits. #louvre #paris #fraud 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:…
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From DW News. The Trump administration has scrapped a landmark scientific finding that formed the legal basis for federal controls on greenhouse gas emissions. Known as the Endangerment Finding, the 2009 scientific determination classified carbon dioxide, methane and several other gases as threats to public health. Ford has welcomed this move, but it could end…
From DW News. Before heading to the Munich Security Conference, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a drone production site here in Germany. It’s a first of its kind joint-venture between Germany and Ukraine. The collaboration is aimed at speeding up production of key equipment for Ukraine as the war with Russia nears the four-year mark.…
From DW News. At the MSC, Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen told DW Arctic security would top his agenda and reiterated Greenland’s "red lines." He also stressed close EU ties and said he was due to meet the US delegation. #greenland #trump 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 the MSC, Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen told DW Arctic security would top his agenda and reiterated Greenland’s "red lines." He also stressed close EU ties and said he was due to meet the US delegation. #greenland #trump For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. During his speech at the Munich Security Conference, France’s president said Europeans should be more proud of the continent’s achievements. #msc2026 #macron #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 Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
From DW News. Conflict Zone is at the Munich Security Conference, where DW’s Sarah Kelly brings together a high- level panel to address Trump’s vision for a ‘New Gaza’. The foreign ministers of the Palestinian Authority and Spain, senior representatives from the United States and the United Arab Emirates, and the High Representative for Gaza…
From DW News. The German Chancellor warns international heads of government that the old international order is over. Speaking at the opening of the Munich Security Conference, Friedrich Merz says a new era of Great Power dominance threatens Europen freedoms – unless Europe changes and becomes a global political player. 00:00 Merz says Europe and…
From DW News. DW interviews German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius at MSC 2026. #msc2026 #pistorius #germany 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 Trump administration has scrapped a landmark scientific finding that formed the legal basis for federal controls on greenhouse gas emissions. Known as the Endangerment Finding, the 2009 scientific determination classified carbon dioxide, methane and several other gases as threats to public health. Its repeal could pave the way for the elimination…
From DW News. The face of this AI minister belongs to a real person — actress Anila Bisha. Now, she’s suing the government to get it back. #dwnewsshorts #albania 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. US figure skater Ilia Malinin will be competing at the Winter Olympics for the final time. #usfigureskating #iliamalanin #winterolympics 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. German Defense Minister tells DW Chief Political Correspondent Nina Haase that his country’s boost in military spending is being welcomed on the other side of the Atlantic. "We did everything we could do" Pistorius says, speaking at the Munich Security Conference. "I think the United States realize that and acknowledge that. And…
From DW News. Polymarket is growing fast, allowing people to bet on politics and global trends. Supporters call it a tool for understanding public sentiment, while critics warn of misinformation, manipulation, and financial risks. #dwbusiness #dwdip #gambling Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast streaming service: https://pod.link/1840373319 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow…
From DW News. Thousands of air travelers were left stranded in Germany when Lufthansa employees went on a 24-hour strike. While German unions typically strike for better pay and benefits, a tough economy has left workers fighting for their jobs. #lufthansa #dwbusiness #germanworkers For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:…
From DW News. The world’s largest aircraft carrier is expected in the Middle East in the coming days. The USS Gerald R. Ford would be the second carrier the United States has deployed to the region – as the Pentagon builds up reinforcements amid tensions with Iran. President Donald Trump has warned it would be…
From DW News. Addressing the opening of the Munich Security Conference, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on the US and Europe to "repair and revive trans-Atlantic trust together" as he warned of a chaotic global world order in need of leadership. #msc2026 #merz #worldorder For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:…
From DW News. The world’s biggest security conference has just gotten underway in Munich. Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz kicked off the proceedings with a plea to rebuild ties between Europe and the US. Transatlantic relations are at a low point, with the Trump administration’s policies damaging decades of trust. DW’s Matthew Moore reports. For more…
From DW News. Hundreds gathered at the Stonewall National Monument as officials raised a Pride flag removed earlier in the week, sparking outrage and protests. The historic site, near the Stonewall Inn where the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement began, holds deep symbolic meaning. Activists hoisted the Pride flag to fly alongside the American flag. #dwnewsshorts…
From DW News. Newly released files reveal over 40 Epstein accounts at Deutsche Bank — and transactions linked to possible exploitation. The bank has repeated its public apology. #dwbusiness 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. Bangladesh’s Gen Z party NCP suffered a heavy blow in this week’s elections, securing just six out of the thirty seats they contested. So why did the party that led 2024’s uprising lose out now at the ballot box? DW’s Shalu Yadav goes through three possible reasons. #genz #genzbangladesh #bangladesh For more…
From DW News. The Munich Security Conference is getting underway amid tensions between the US and Europe. Our Chief Political Correspondent, Michaela Küfner, is there for us to cover developments on location. One year ago, it was US Vice President JD Vance whose speech blew up transatlantic relations as we know them. Now, Secretary of…
From DW News. As Friedrich Merz prepares to head to China, German political leaders, central bankers, business groups and unions have begun talking openly about the risks of a “China shock”. A report by Rhodium says Berlin still isn’t taking real policy action. We speak to one of the report’s authors, Noah Barkin. #Germany #China…
From DW News. The 2026 Munich Security Conference kicks off today in the capital of Germany’s southern state of Bavaria and runs through to Sunday. This year’s edition sees a wide representation of European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. It comes as Europe has…
From DW News. As China attempts to advance its territorial claims over Taiwan, it appears to be using religion to vie for political influence. China has long mixed pressure with persuasion. Beijing has been conducting more military drills near Taiwan, while also trying to expand its influence throughout Taiwanese society. DW East Asia Correspondent Rik…