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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…
From DW News. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) prime ministerial candidate, Tarique Rahman, looks set to become the country’s next leader after the party claimed a "decisive victory" on Friday. Rahman returned home in December after more than 17 years in self-imposed exile following mass protests in 2024 that toppled longtime premier Sheikh Hasina. Going…
From DW News. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has won a historic parliamentary election. The BNP entered the race as the favorite, with leader Tarique Rahman returning from 17 years in exile to lead the campaign. The party says it’s on course to win two-thirds of the seats in parliament. It’s Bangladesh’s first election since a…
From DW News. The Israeli security cabinet has made a series of controversial decisions to expand Israel’s power in the occupied West Bank. What does this mean for Palestinians? #dwnewsshorts #westbank 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. US president Donald Trump is ending his administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota. The operation has led to mass detentions, and two protesters being killed. At its peak, around 3000 agents were deployed to the state, outnumbering its police force. The withdrawal comes as polling shows an increasing number of Americans disapprove of…
From DW News. A Ukrainian athlete has been banned from his event at the Winter Olympics in Italy, in a dispute over his helmet. Skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych has been using a helmet in training, featuring images of Ukrainian athletes killed during the country’s war against Russia’s invasion. The International Olympic Committee asked him not…
From DW News. European countries are brainstorming their defense needs and responses as the Trump administration turns America’s defence focus to other regions. NATO defence ministers have been meeting in Brussels, discussing the alliance’s ‘Arctic Sentry’ mission – set up in the wake of US pressure over Greenland’s security. 00:00 Europe mulls its security in…
From DW News. The Russian newspaper Izvestia is reporting that Moscow is planning to send crude oil and fuel to Cuba. The country is suffering its worst energy crisis for years, after the US choked off its oil supplies. Cuba had long relied on its ally Venezuela for fuel, but those supplies dried up after…
From DW News. EU leaders have been holding talks on boosting the bloc’s competitiveness. Concerns over US tarrifs and China’s assertive economic policies have prompted a reassessment of Europe’s thinking on trade and diplomacy. It’s hoped that cutting bureaucracy and modernizing the single market will help EU industries to compete. 00:27 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
From DW News. US Attorney General Pam Bondi passionately defended US President Donald Trump and the US Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files during a heated four-hour long congressional hearing. Bondi deflected lawmakers questions about the DOJ’s investigation into the crimes committed by the late sex offender and his long list of alleged high…
From DW News. Votes are being counted in Bangladesh’s first election since the uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina’s authoritarian rule two years ago. Her party – the Awami League was banned from standing. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Tarique Rahman, entered the race as the front‑runner. The BNP is one of the two major…
From DW News. “Shame must change sides.” This quote and now book title from Gisèle Pelicot has become a global rallying cry after the trial against her ex-husband. In her first-ever interview, she announced that she wants answers from the perpetrator himself. She will visit him in prison. #dwnewsshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/…
From DW News. "I was denied to have my moment." Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from competing at the Winter Olympics over the use of a helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes killed in the war. The IOC’s decision has shocked the Games. #dwshorts 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. The 2026 Winter Olympics are underway in Italy, bringing together nearly 3,000 athletes from around the world. A record 14 African athletes from 8 countries are competing, with Benin and Guinea-Bissau making their debut. That’s more than double the continent’s representation at the last competition. But Africa has never won a medal…
From DW News. Vote counting has begun in Bangladesh’s elections, which pits coalitions led by former allies the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami. It’s the first since the 2024 Gen-Z protests that saw long-time premier Sheikh Hasina ousted. #dwnewsshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. In the US there has been a U-Turn by the White House on immigration enforcement. The US border chief Tom Homan has announced an end to the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Operation Metro Surge sent roughly 3,000 armed ICE agents into the city last month. The deployment was marked by mass detentions……
From DW News. Are Germans working too little and calling in sick too often? That’s what Germany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz and parts of the business community believe. But would working more really deliver the economic boost the country hopes for? Our guests: Henrik Müller, Manager Magazin; John Kampfner Author, Vendeline von Bredow, The Economist 02:00…
From DW News. Polls have now closed in Bangladesh’s first national election since the uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina’s 15‑year rule. More than 127 million people were eligible to vote. With Hasina’s Awami League banned, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Tarique Rahman, entered the race as the front‑runner. The BNP is one of the…
From DW News. A student has died after protests over delayed stipends escalated into violent clashes at a university in Dakar, with witnesses accusing security forces of setting a fire in a student residence and beating him. Authorities described the death as a “tragedy” and said violence occurred on both sides, as the campus was…
From DW News. European leaders are meeting today to discuss ways to boost competitiveness so the bloc can keep up with economic rivals like the US and China. The meeting, held at the 16th-century Alden Biesen Castle in Belgium, is expected to focus on how to lay the path for European independence. This comes as…
From DW News. Millions of Epstein-related documents were released this year. But online, a storm of AI-generated images, videos, and even fake emails has also exploded. Not everything is real, and it’s believed some of the content was never even in the files. How can you tell if it is real or fake? Let’s break it down. #Epstein #Epsteinfiles #epsteinfakes #unpacked For more news…
From DW News. Thailand held a rather sudden snap election after the ruling Bhumjaithai party dissolved the government in December. Pre-election polls suggested the reformist People’s Party would come out on top… but the early results tell a different story. Bhumjaithai is now projected to keep its majority in parliament. So how did they flip…
From DW News. Pilots and flight attendants at Germany’s flag carrier are staging an all-day walkout. Lufthansa has called the action "a completely unnecessary" escalation. #Lufthansa #Germany #AirlineStrike 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. NATO defense ministers are arriving in Brussels, gearing up to discuss their new mission – "Arctic Sentry". NATO Chief Mark Rutte will be chairing the talks, as the alliance puts plans in place to boost its military presence in the far north. The deployment is an effort to smooth over a recent…
From DW News. Germany’s AfD is under fire over allegations of nepotism, including how the father of a senior lawmaker got a high paying job in parliament. A case of ‘nepo daddy’? And how far does it 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/…
From DW News. Germany’s military needs combat drones – and fast. One defense firm in the running to provide them has a controversial investor who is a close ally of US President Donald Trump. In Berlin, opposition lawmakers are sounding the alarm. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. Bangladesh is voting in an election that will make or break its return to democracy. It’s the first vote since longtime authoritarian prime minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in Gen Z protests in August 2024. And for the first time in many years, the outcome is far from certain. Chapters: 0:00 Bangladesh…
From DW News. The Epstein Files have created waves around the world, prompting apologies and resignations. What are the links to Germany – and is the government looking into potential wrongdoing? 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. Thailand held a rather sudden snap election after the ruling Bhumjaithai party dissolved the government in December. Pre-election polls suggested the reformist People’s Party would come out on top… but the early results tell a different story. Bhumjaithai is now projected to keep its majority in parliament. So how did they flip…
From DW News. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi clashed with lawmakers while testifying about the Epstein files in Congress. There were heated scenes as Democrats questioned Bondi about how the Justice Department handled the files. Some accused her of engaging in a "cover-up" and of ignoring victims of the deceased sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. Bondi…
From DW News. The suspect in a Canada school shooting was an 18-year-old who had a history of police visits to her home to check on her mental health. #canada #school #shooting #britishcolumbia 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. Canada’s prime minister says the nation is in shock following one of the worst mass shootings in its history. Eight people were killed in the remote mining town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. The suspected shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shooter has been identified as a transgender woman who…
From DW News. The European Parliament has approved changes to the EU asylum system paving the way for authorities to fast-track asylum rejections and making it possible for asylum seekers to be transferred to countries with which they have little or no connection. Rights groups call it an ‘attack on the right to asylum’. The…
From DW News. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is at the White House for talks with Donald Trump. Iran’s nuclear program, regional security, and the risk of escalation are all high on the agenda. The visit comes as the Iranian regime marks the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. This year’s widely televised celebrations are…
From DW News. Millions of Epstein-related documents were released this year. But online, a storm of AI-generated images, videos, and even fake emails has also exploded. Not everything is real, and it’s believed some of the content was never even in the files. How can you tell if it is real or fake? Let’s break…
From DW News. A shooting at a school in Thailand has ended with hostages being freed and the gunman being taken into custody. 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. Bangladesh is holding its first election since the authoritarian former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was toppled in a popular uprising two years ago. With her party banned, the center-right Bangladesh Nationalist Party or the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami are most likely to end up leading the country. DW spoke with the top candidates on…
From DW News. NATO is ramping up its military activity in the far north, with a new mission dubbed ‘Arctic Sentry’. The deployment follows a fallout between NATO leaders and Donald Trump over Greenland. Trump has backed off his vow to take control of the autonomous Danish territory, saying he has reached a deal with…
From DW News. The European Union’s Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy Henna Virkkunen has announced a new strategy to counter drone threats in Europe. Speaking to DW’s Christine Mhundwa in Strasbourg, Virkkunen emphasized the need to detect and eliminate drones posing risks to European airspace and critical infrastructure. The European Commission’s plan…
From DW News. Bangladesh is voting on Thursday in its first election since an uprising drove out authoritarian leader Sheikh Hasina. A major question is: how will her supporters vote? Her party, the Awami League has been banned, leaving the center-right BNP and the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami competing for their support. Young people, crucial to the…
From DW News. The 62nd Munich Security Conference will take place from 13 to 15 February 2026 in Munich, Germany. Led by MSC Chairman Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger, hundreds of decision-makers and opinion leaders from different regions of the world will discuss security policy challenges. Nearly 50 Heads of State and Government from all over the…
From DW News. The 62nd Munich Security Conference will take place from 13 to 15 February 2026 in Munich, Germany. Led by MSC Chairman Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger, hundreds of decision-makers and opinion leaders from different regions of the world will discuss security policy challenges. Nearly 50 Heads of State and Government from all over the…
From DW News. The 62nd Munich Security Conference will take place from 13 to 15 February 2026 in Munich, Germany. Led by MSC Chairman Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger, hundreds of decision-makers and opinion leaders from different regions of the world will discuss security policy challenges. Nearly 50 Heads of State and Government from all over the…
From DW News. Iranians chanted from windows and rooftops against the regime on the 47th revolution anniversary. It follows a brutal crackdown on last month’s mass protests, which rights groups estimate left up to 16,000 dead. 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. China’s property crisis has devastated top soccer clubs as many clubs were owned by real estate firms, such as Evergrande, which was a major investor in the now-defunct Guangzhou FC. Tech entrepreneur Qiang Bai, co-founder of Beijing-based sports industry services company Sport8, talks us through it. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/…
From DW News. Greenlandic Olympic biathletes Ukaleq and Sondre Slettemark speak out against US President Trump. Amid a new NATO deal, the athletes representing Denmark at the 2026 Winter Games want to protect their indigenous land. 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. A shooting at a school in the Canadian province of British Columbia left several dead, including the suspect, authorities said on Tuesday. Two people were found dead at a home believed to be connected to the incident, authorities added. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. Cats are a fixture in New York City’s 24-hour corner stores known as bodegas. Not only do they keep mice away, they are also treasured by customers. But there’s one catch: cats are illegal in stores that sell food. Now a council member is pushing for legislation that would save the corner-store…
From DW News. Russia says it’s ready to resume dialogue with France at the presidential level regarding ending the war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron and other EU leaders have been pushing to restart contact with the Kremlin, as the US holds talks with Moscow. A Kremlin spokesman said top-level dialogue could be established…
From DW News. At least ten people have been killed in a school shooting in a remote area of Canada’s British Columbia. The incident took place at the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, where seven people were shot. A spokesman for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said that the shooter then turned the gun on herself.…
From DW News. A potentially landmark trial has just begun in Los Angeles, examining whether social media companies deliberately try to addict children to their platforms. There is just one plaintiff: a 20-year-old woman referred to in the case as KGM. She claims that, over the last decade, social media platforms such as Instagram (owned…
From DW News. Iran is marking the anniversary of the Islamic revolution with a series of events. But this year’s commemorations come as the regime facing its biggest challenge since 1979. Protests against the cost of living broke out in late December, which quickly grew into nationwide anti-government demonstrations. The unrest led to a fierce…
From DW News. These people in New Delhi are protesting over Prime Minister Modi’s name appearing in the Epstein files. Emails show Epstein claimed credit for Modi’s historic 2017 visit to Israel. 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. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed support for an EU-wide age limit similar to the new Australian law restricting social media usage for those under 16. France could be the first European country to introduce such a ban. As early as September 1, lawmakers are discussing new legislation that…
From DW News. 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 #gaza #football #gazastrip #dwnewsshorts
From DW News. The Pentagon released footage of the ship being boarded in the Indian Ocean. The US Defence Dpartment says the vessel had defied President Trump’s so-called ‘quarantine of sanctioned ships in the Caribbean’. The tanker was one of several that fled the Venezuelan coast in early January, after the United States abducted the…
From DW News. Project Vault: Trump creates a critical minerals reserve and a new trade club to counter China. #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: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
From DW News. Project Vault: Trump creates a critical minerals reserve and a new trade club to counter China. #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: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1