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From DW News. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Friday his country received an exemption from US sanctions on imports of Russian oil. Orban was speaking with reporters from Hungarian media outlets following his talks with US President Donald Trump. Trump was hosting Orban at the White House, with much of the visit having centered…
From DW News. The ELN controls part of Colombia’s border with Venezuela – and is involved in cocaine trafficking. In January, Colombian president Gustavo Petro declared war on the ELN, in response to violent clashes between rebel groups in the Catatumbo border region. Peace talks between the government and the guerrilla have repeatedly failed. 00:00…
From DW News. The UN has warned that a ‘paradigm shift’ is needed to combat rising global temperatures – that’s as delegates gather in Brazil for the COP30 climate summit. In comments ahead of the summit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told his fellow world leaders that Germany can be relied upon to play its part.…
From DW News. Christian nationalists are rising—and their vision could redefine the nation 250 years after its founding. What happens to democracy when faith takes the driver’s seat? DW’s Ines Pohl speaks with Dr. Paul D. Miller of Georgetown University about the weaponization of religion, the MAGA movement’s influence, and the global network of Christian…
From DW News. Tesla shareholders approved a historic pay package worth one trillion dollars to the company’s CEO Elon Musk at the annual meeting in Austin, Texas. The unprecedented pay plan is intended to keep Musk in charge of the company for the next decade. 77% of shareholders voted in favor of the deal. 00:00…
From DW News. The European Union has announced it will further tighten visa rules for Russian nationals. The changes will make it harder for visitors from Russia to come to the EU. Exceptions will be made for dissidents, independent journalists and human rights activists. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:…
From DW News. To Sudan now, where the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, who have been battling the army for over two years, say they have agreed to a proposal for a humanitarian truce put forward by mediators. The paramilitary group captured the major city of el-Fasher more than a week ago, pushing the army out…
From DW News. New York just elected Zohran Mamdani as its new mayor — and one of his biggest promises is to make city buses completely free. Critics warn it could cost over a billion dollars a year. 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. Threats of so-called "de-dollarization" have been bubbling up for years. Whether its Trump’s tariffs, the US’s aggressive sanctions regime or monetary policy — all have been used by governments around the world to float the idea of moving away from the Greenback. But how realistic is this plan, really? Kassandra Sundt and…
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From DW News. The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been under fire in recent weeks for comments he made about "problems in the cityscape", linking public safety perceptions to irregular migration. So, just how safe do people feel in public spaces in Germany? A new survey suggests half of all people feel safe or very…
From DW News. Are Africans being duped into fighting Russia’s war in Ukraine? South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says his government has received pleas from 17 of its citizens who are trapped fighting as mercenaries in Donbas. The men are pleading for help to return home from the key battleground in Russia’s war on Ukraine.…
From DW News. Staying in the region, and coastal communities in Vietnam are assessing the damage caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi, after it swept across the country. Five people are reported to have been killed after the storm slammed into Vietnam with winds of up to 150 kilometres an hour and torrential rain. It caused widespread…
From DW News. Around 10,000 Latvians have protested their parliaments potential withdrawal from a treaty against domestic violence. Following immense public pressure, Latvia’s president has refused to sign the bill. 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. In Uruapan, Mexico, Grecia Quiroz has stepped into her late husband’s role as mayor just days after his assassination, vowing to carry on his fight against the powerful drug cartels. 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. On Friday, Chinese media reported that the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has officially taken its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, into service at a naval base on the southern Chinese island of Hainan. The state news agency Xinhua said the commissioning ceremony had been held on Wednesday, with Chinese President Xi…
From DW News. Germany’s conservatives are in turmoil after Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul’s recent visit to Syria. His remarks about the country’s dire living conditions — and the unlikelihood of large-scale voluntary returns — have sparked backlash within his own party, where deportation plans are gaining momentum. Now, questions are swirling about whether Wadephul still…
From DW News. Last year, Israel carried out what was considered its biggest land grab in 30 years in the occupied West Bank, seizing a swathe of land in the Jordan Valley. The valley is the West Bank’s most fertile region for agriculture and would be an important part of any future Palestinian state. DW’s…
From DW News. In Ukraine, fierce fighting continues around the strategic eastern city of Pokrovsk, with Russian forces attempting to take full control of the area. Ukrainian officials have acknowledged that the situation in the Donbas city has become difficult in recent days, but say troops are still fighting there. Kyiv denies its forces are…
From DW News. The US is bracing for travel chaos starting Friday, as transport authorities are set to reduce air traffic. Flights at 40 airports are due to be cut as the Federal Aviation Administration prepares to reduce capacity by up to 10 precent. They say it’s needed to maintain safety, as air traffic controllers…
From DW News. Typhoon Kalmaegi has made landfall in Vietnam, bringing winds of up to 150 kilometers per hour and torrential rains. More than 260,000 soldiers are on standby for rescue efforts and six airports have closed. 00:00 Typhoon Kalmaegi makes landfall in Vietnam 02:52 Matthew Cappucci, Meteorologist at MyRadar 06:28 Ferdinand Himawan, DW Correspondent…
From DW News. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that she has filed a criminal complaint against a man who was filmed groping and trying to kiss her. The incident occurred on Tuesday while Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female president, was walking near the presidential palace in Mexico City towards the Education Ministry, stopping to shake…
From DW News. It’s almost four weeks since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect. Large parts of the territory lie in ruins, and hundreds of thousands of people are living in makeshift shelters. Much of the fighting has been halted, and aid deliveries have increased. But the slow return of hostage bodies…
From DW News. The world’s oldest head of state has been sworn in in Cameroon. President Paul Biya, who is 92, has now started his eighth term in office. 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. An end could be in sight for the Sudan’s bloody two-year conflict. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, who have been battling the army since 2023, say they have agreed to a proposal for a humanitarian truce put forward by mediators. This comes days after they captured the major city of el-Fasher, pushing…
From DW News. A week after Tanzania’s election, indications of significant violence are slowly emerging as an internet blackout is partially lifted. Opposition figures claim hundreds died. Human rights groups confirm "mass killings" but say they have been unable to verify exact numbers. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:…
From DW News. Japan is deploying troops to a mountainous region of Akita, besieged by bears.Since April, bears have injured more than 100 and killed 13 people — the highest toll over the past decade. #dwnewsshorts #japanesebears #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/…
From DW News. As Democrats and Republicans in Washington squabble, New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has vowed his city will lead the oppostion against the Trump administration. In an increasingly divided country, Mamdanis’s campaign confronted the lack of unity head on, including a rise in Islamophobia, while rallying voters who’d long felt unseen. DW’s Janelle…
From DW News. The US is bracing for travel chaos starting Friday, as transport authorities are set to reduce air traffic. Flights at 40 airports are due to be cut as the Federal Aviation Administration prepares to reduce capacity by up to 10%. They say it’s needed to maintain safety — as air traffic controllers…
From DW News. Shein’s first store in Paris has sparked major backlash, with protesters disrupting the opening and the French government ordering a crackdown on the Chinese fast-fashion retailer. #dwnewsshorts #sexdoll #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…
From DW News. The EU is considering putting new members on probation — allowing countries to join the bloc but initially without full voting power. Critics say it would create second-class members. #eumembership #dwnewsshorts #eubloc 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. The world’s oldest head of state has been sworn in in Cameroon. President Paul Biya, who is 92, has now started his eighth term in office. Biya came to power in 1982 and won last month’s presidential election with over 50% of the vote. Deadly protests gripped Cameroon in the wake of…
From DW News. A few days after US President Donald Trump threatened to take military action in Nigeria, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, rejects the allegations that the Nigerian state has failed to stop the killing of Christians. DW Correspondent Tina Gerhäusser asked Minister Tuggar about Trump’s allegations, Nigeria’s concerns with regard to…
From DW News. Brazil is hosting the COP30 climate summit, framing itself globally as a climate leader. And its government has had some successes: Brazil has cut deforestation by a third. But it’s also a country of contradictions: a renewables powerhouse that is investing in oil exports on the edge of one of the world’s…
From DW News. Millions of Americans are facing food insecurity after the Trump administration suspended the nation’s food aid program at the beginning of November. The Administration cited the ongoing government shutdown as the reason. After a federal court ruled the suspension illegal, the White House said the program would be partially funded – yet…
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From DW News. Despite wars and global tensions, major stock indices keep rising. Is a new bubble forming – and when will it burst? Our guests: Christian W. Röhl (Chief Economist, Scalable Capital); Kate Ferguson (DW Business); Claus Soong (Merics) 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. The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines has risen to well over 100, while dozens of others are missing, prompting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare a state of emergency on Thursday. Kalmaegi barreled into central Philippines on Tuesday, bringing torrential rains and gale-force winds. Most of the deaths…
From DW News. Following his election victory, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has pledged a new era of accountability for the city. The self-described socialist campaigned on a promise of funding city programs like free buses and childcare, which resonated with voters facing a cost-of-living crisis in the US’s biggest city. #ZohranMamdani #USelections #DonaldTrump…
From DW News. More than 10,000 of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s supporters rallied in the capital Belgrade on Wednesday to back the populist’s policies after a year of anti-government protests. Vucic’s party organized buses to bring them to the capital. #Serbia #AleksandarVucic #serbiaprotests #dwnewsshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:…
From DW News. Israel has allowed much-needed food aid to flow into Gaza as the first phase of its ceasefire with Hamas continues to hold. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says it’s seeing a positive impact across all parts of the territory. But with the next phase of the ceasefire still…
From DW News. Heads of state are gathering on Thursday and Friday in the Brazilian city of Belem for a Global Leaders Summit ahead of the UN COP30 climate conference. This year’s summit is taking place in the heart of the Amazon — a vulnerable region critical to climate stability — as pressure mounts to…
From DW News. World War II games are everywhere, but most skip the Holocaust. What happens when history’s darkest chapter is left out? #WorldWarII #VideoGames #CallofDuty #Gaming #dwdigital 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. As China ramps up its military activity around Taiwan, the US and its regional allies are attempting to deter Beijing’s growing power. One effort centers on a small island in the northern Philippines, where the government recently built an important military base. But many residents of Batanes are worried that the militarization…
From DW News. Real time voice cloning is the newest scam weapon. With just a few seconds of your voice, anyone can sound exactly like you. Here’s how to protect yourself. #AI #VoiceCloning #Scam #dwdigital 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. Online retail platforms Shein, Temu, AliExpress and Wish are being investigated in France over alleged dissemination of contents including child pornography on their marketplaces. And the EU plans better controls. Protests hit Paris as Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein opens a store in BHV Marais. Critics accuse the brand of unethical labor practices…
From DW News. Just ahead of COP30, Brazil greenlighted oil drilling near the mouth of the Amazon River. Local fishers are worried this will threaten not only the sensitive maritime environment, but also their livelihoods. #COP30 #petrobras #Brazil 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/…
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From DW News. Munich surfers are left high and dry — the Eisbach wave has disappeared. After the city’s annual cleanup, the wave that attracted surfers for more than four decades has failed to return. 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…
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From DW News. A man was arrested after groping and attempting to kiss Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum as she greeted citizens on the streets of Mexico City, an incident that has sparked outrage and renewed debate about the harassment faced by women in the country. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social…
From DW News. Has the US gone socialist? Maybe not the way you think. Newly-elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has evolved into a prominent political figure on a democratic socialist platform. Better access to public transport, rent control and universal free childcare funded by higher taxes for the super-rich and corporations. However, the…
From DW News. Nearly a million Syrians live in Germany. Chancellor Merz wants some of them to leave — but numbers show that not many are willing to. 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. Hundreds of Indian Sikh pilgrims crossed the border to Pakistan to attend the Guru Nanak festival in Lahore. It is the first major crossing since deadly clashes in May closed the land border between the nuclear-armed neighbors. 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. The 10-nation Joint Expeditionary Force or JEF, the Nordic and Baltic countries, plus the Netherlands and led by the UK, is a smaller, more agile grouping of some of the alliance’s best militaries. Defense ministers met Wednesday in Bodø, Norway to plan further cooperation and exercises and to formally invite Ukraine as…
From DW News. Cairo’s new landmark, the Grand Egyptian Museum, opens its doors to showcase King Tutankhamun’s complete treasure for the first 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 ►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 #tutankamon #egypt #museum…
From DW News. The U.S. just announced new nuclear tests — but wait… no explosions? US President Trump says America’s ‘testing its nukes again,’ yet the Energy Secretary insists it’s all simulations and system checks, not detonations. So, what’s really going on — a show of strength, or a shift in nuclear strategy? Are we…
From DW News. Cebu, among the hardest-hit areas by Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines, faces severe flooding, thousands displaced, and widespread destruction. 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 #TinoPH #philippines #typhoon #dwnewsshorts
From DW News. We begin tonight with a boost for the Democrats in the US, a year after Republican Donald Trump was re-elected as president. The Democrats pulled off strong performances in several key votes — victories that Trump blamed on what is now the longest government shutdown in US history, and his own absence…
From DW News. Astronomers around the world are closely tracking a newly discovered comet that has sparked speculation its origins may be connected to extra-terrestrial life. The 3i-ATLAS comet was discovered in July of this year, when it was observed by a telescope in Chile. A few of the comet’s characteristics — such as its…