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From DW News. What do Trump’s latest threats say about his state of mind? Is the Iran conflict spiraling- and could it escalate further? And as JD Vance heads into critical talks, what’s really on the line? DW’s Washington Bureau Chief speaks with former National Security Adviser John Bolton for a stark assessment of the…
From DW News. The moon’s craters are currently a focus in the Artemis II mission. The astronauts are looking so closely at the indentations in the lunar crust because together they tell a story about our Solar System’s past. They will also set the framework for future missions to the other planets and their moons.…
From DW News. A fragile two‑week ceasefire in the Iran war is under strain, with all sides accusing each other of violating Tuesday’s deal. At the centre of the dispute is the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical economic arteries and a key pillar of the US‑Iran agreement. US President Donald…
From DW News. As part of a 10‑point ceasefire proposal to halt the US-Israeli war with Iran, Tehran is seeking to retain control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, including the right to charge transit fees that officials say could reach up to $2 million per ship. In Europe, heavily reliant on imports passing through the…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump’s long-standing irritation with the military alliance has reached new heights with European reluctance to back his war on Iran. Could Washington walk away from NATO — and what would that mean for the alliance? 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. Hungary is heading into one of its most consequential elections in years – and all of Europe is watching closely. Viktor Orbán has become a major headache for the EU, blocking key decisions on Ukraine and openly clashing with Brussels. Officially, Berlin says it remains neutral. Unofficially, the stakes could hardly be…
From DW News. A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran — but what about Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon? As tensions rise and strikes on the Iranian‑backed militia continue, new US‑brokered talks with Beirut could reshape the region. But can Hezbollah really be demobilised, or is disarmament a mission impossible? Chapters: 00:00 Is…
From DW News. For decades, the United States claimed to champion global legal norms while expanding its military reach. Now, scholars warn that Washington’s break with international law has become unmistakable, with military supremacy at its core. Professor Mary Ellen O’Connell explains how this shift happened — and why it matters for global peace. For…
From DW News. After venturing farther from Earth than any human crew in history, the astronauts on the Artemis II mission face their most dangerous test on the way home. It’s not launch. It’s not the journey around the moon. It’s re‑entry. As the Orion spacecraft falls back toward Earth, it’s traveling at nearly 40,000…
From DW News. Pakistan is bringing the US and Iran to the table this weekend. Delegations are arriving in Islamabad as security is tightened ahead of the crucial peace talks. 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. Dozens of Lego-themed AI videos have flooded social media, pushing pro-Iranian messages. Reporter David Gilbert, who covers disinformation and extremism online for WIRED Magazine, explains how the videos are trying to shape the narrative of the war the US-Israel war. #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:…
From DW News. Europeans are feeling energy prices rise because of the war in Iran. But unlike during the last energy crisis in 2022, European governments may not be able to step in with massive support. What changed? 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. Riding public transport without a ticket can land you in prison in Germany. The justice minister is calling for change — while conservatives and police oppose decriminalization, warning it would drive up costs. 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. Germany is a prime target for cyberattacks. In a more conflict‑driven world, digital attacks are becoming weapons. Now the government plans to expand its capabilities and move toward active cyber defense. Germany has seen several high‑profile examples in recent years. In April 2026, authorities in Germany and the U.S. warned that a…
From DW News. A teenage girl in Beirut caught the sound of a nearby Israeli airstrike while recording a Snapchat video on the street. She and her dad ran to hide in a building entrance. Her mother later said in an interview "She’s traumatized, yes, but she will get over it. We will work on…
From DW News. Hungarians are set to elect a new parliament on Sunday, April 12. For the first time in 16 years, the ruling Fidesz and Viktor Orban are trailing in many polls. Opposition leader Peter Magyar of the center-right Tisza is in the lead. Hungary is facing a decisive general election — and the…
From DW News. India is turning to more polluting fuels as war-driven gas shortages disrupt LPG supplies. Conflict in the Middle East has hit shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, leaving homes and businesses scrambling. With supplies tight, demand for dirtier fuels is rising rapidly. Experts warn this could reverse years of progress on clean…
From DW News. One of the world’s most active volcanos is having its latest eruptive episode. Kilauea’s dramatic lava fountain has been captured by the US Geological Survey. 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. Hours after a ceasefire deal was announced between the US and Iran, Israeli strikes hit Beirut, with missiles continuing to fly in both directions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there is no ceasefire in Lebanon, but has approved talks with the Lebanese government aimed, he says, at disarming Hezbollah. Shukriya Bradost,…
From DW News. The First Lady explained once and for all that she was not a victim of Jeffrey Epstein. #dwnews #jeffreyepstein #melaniatrump #usa 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. Hungary votes on Sunday in a parliamentary election that could end Viktor Orbán’s 16‑year grip on power. Once dominant, the nationalist prime minister is now trailing in opinion polls amid economic stagnation and growing frustration among voters. The election pits Orbán’s vision of a more authoritarian Hungary with closer ties to Russia…
From DW News. JD Vance is leading the most important US-Iran talks in decades – something usually reserved for top diplomats. Why him, and what does it say about Trump’s strategy? #dwnews #jdvance #iranwar #talks 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. NATO is in transition – but to what? Secretary General Mark Rutte says the transatlantic military alliance is in a period of profound change and must move away from ‘unhealthy co-dependence’ to ‘true partnership’. At the same time, Rutte agreed with Trump’s criticism of NATO, saying allies were slow to support the…
From DW News. Rising oil and gas prices in the wake of the war in Iran have made it even clearer: renewable energy sources are an essential tool for countries like Germany to achieve energy independence — and economic stability. But there are some warning signs that the German government may be missing the mark…
From DW News. Lagos lit up with colorful costumes as it held its annual Fanti carnival. It was inspired by the 19th century customs of the returned Afro-Brazilian freed slaves who influenced a cultural fusion on Lagos Island among the Yoruba people. The returnees brought back Samba sounds, colourful costumes and catholic feast-day tradition, creating…
From DW News. As the United States and Iran prepare for talks in Islamabad, tensions remain high across the Middle East. Iran is demanding sanctions relief and is restricting access to the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most important shipping lanes. A fragile ceasefire involving Israel and Lebanon adds further uncertainty. Middle…
From DW News. Why are Belgium potatoes now selling for nothing? The home of pommes frites now has too many spuds. Huge harvests and international competition has pushed the industrial price of potatoes to zero. But it doesn’t mean chips are free. #dwnews #belgium #potatoes For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social…
From DW News. Growing doubts over the US-Iran ceasefire have pushed oil prices sharply higher, after Iran once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, saying it will not lift the blockade of the vital waterway unless Israel ends its attacks on Lebanon. How far could the fallout from the conflict involving Iran disrupt global supply…
From DW News. Shocked and in disbelief: A family in central Beirut had a narrow escape after Israel bombed a building in their neighborhood in one of the deadliest days since the start of the war. #dwcurrentaffairs #beirut #israel #attacks 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. We spoke to football fans from around the world about the 2026 World Cup’s soaring prices. Tickets, travel, and accommodation costs mean attending one game could cost fans over $5,000 on average. #worldcup #worldcup2026 #football #dwsports 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. Israel continues to strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, putting the US‑Iran ceasefire under renewed pressure, after its heaviest attacks so far in the conflict killed more than 250 people. Israel says the ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon, while Iran insists its northern neighbor is an inseparable part of the deal. Israeli…
From DW News. Videos and photos go viral along with claims that NASA’s Artemis II mission is "staged". Is that really the case? A DW fact check. #artemis2 #nasa #unitedstates #dwfactcheck 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. For the first time in years, Viktor Orbán has a serious challenger for the post of Hungarian prime minister. Recent polls show Péter Magyar ahead. But who is he and would he really represent a full break from Orban? #hungary #viktororban #election #dwgeopolitics For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…
From DW News. More than 200 people have been killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Israel has vowed to keep targeting the militant group Hezbollah amid international calls for a ceasefire. DW’s Beirut Bureau Chief Mohamad Chreyteh visited one of the attack sites in Beirut. #iranwar #lebanon #israel #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/…
From DW News. Timmy, the humpback whale, stranded three times in Germany’s Baltic Sea and rescue attempts ultimately failed. His case is now raising urgent questions about how future whale strandings might be handled better. #whale #sea #germany #dwgermanpolitics 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 2026 election will determine whether Hungary remains an authoritarian, clan-based system or embarks on a new pro-European beginning. On April 12, voters will elect a new parliament, a choice that will shape the country’s political direction for years to come. Chapters: 00:05 Politics with consequences: intimidation in Orbán’s Hungary 00:42 A…
From DW News. Around 80 firefighters work through the night to extinguish huge fire on roof of Brazil’s Olympic velodrome 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 #rio #velodrome #fire #dwnews
From DW News. India’s trans community no longer has the right to self-identification 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 #india #trans #selfidentity #dwcurrentaffairs
From DW News. Rebuilding Syria means more than clearing rubble. It means restoring trade, jobs, infrastructure and the industries the country once depended on. 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 #syria #rebuilding…
From DW News. A Mexican miner was found alive after 13 days stuck in a mine 300 meters underground. The gold and silver mine flooded when a dam collapsed, trapping Francisco Zapata Najera. He was rescued by the military after a lengthy operation. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:…