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From DW News. Humans are heading back to the moon after more than 50 years – and the last visits actually didn’t go super smoothly. Take Apollo 14. Trekking on the moon’s surface, the mission’s astronauts aimed for the Cone crater but, without knowing it, turned back just 20 meters from its rim. We can…
From DW News. Several toddlers who were evacuated from Gaza as premature babies during the Israel-Hamas war have returned home and are back with their families. They were taken to Egypt for care shortly after the war started. 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. Ketamine is becoming increasingly popular in Europe’s club scene, especially in Norway’s capital, Oslo, where police and customs agents are struggling with rising illegal imports. The video highlights its medical origins, growing misuse, risks like the dangerous "K‑hole," long‑term bladder damage and high addiction potential. Despite a ban, the drug remains easy…
From DW News. A Russia-flagged oil tanker docked in Cuba, bringing a little relief to an island gripped by a severe energy crisis, as Cubans expressed cautious hope. The Anatoly Kolodkin, carrying some 700,000 barrels of Russian Urals crude, arrived at Cuba’s Matanzas Bay at daybreak, marking the first significant oil delivery since the Trump…
From DW News. Four years ago, Ukrainian forces recaptured the town of Bucha from the Russians. However, this moment of liberation was quickly overshadowed by the events that occurred during the Russian occupation. In the first weeks of the full-scale invasion, Russian troops killed hundreds of civilians. These war atrocities are now under investigation as…
From DW News. The leader of the biggest opposition party, the AfD, is calling for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Germany. Although Trump himself has talked about this, it is unlikely to happen. 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. Trump told the UK and other countries not involved in the war with Iran that they should go to the Strait of Hormuz to "get their own oil." In a post on Truth Social, Trump urged allies to "buy from the US" and "build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait,…
From DW News. Supporters in Germany are uncertain about attending the World Cup as concerns over political tensions in the United States drive wavering travel plans. 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 Yemeni Houthi militia just joined the Iran war, prompting many to fear they could block another vital shipping route — the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. 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 protesters across the Israeli-occupied West Bank have voiced their outrage at the Israeli parliament’s latest bill, which makes the death by hanging the default sentence for Palestinians convicted of a lethal act of terrorism. In Ramallah relatives of Palestinian prisoners and activists staged a sit-in in front of the headquarters…
From DW News. Hundreds of protesters across the Israeli-occupied West Bank have voiced their outrage at the Israeli parliament’s latest bill, which makes the death by hanging the default sentence for Palestinians convicted of a lethal act of terrorism. In Ramallah relatives of Palestinian prisoners and activists staged a sit-in in front of the headquarters…
From DW News. Germany’s Left Party is divided over the issue of Zionism. Some members have already left the party. A controversial resolution now has deepened internal rifts. 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. Ukraine’s foreign minister, the European Union’s Kaja Kallas and a dozen EU ministers vow that Russia will be held accountable for the massacre in Bucha, discovered 4 years ago today. 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. NASA’s mission Artemis II is gearing up to return to the moon… but China might beat the US to the finish line. So, are we witnessing a new space race and what’s it really for? 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. Ukraine is marking four years since the liberation of Bucha, north of Kyiv, where Russian forces committed some of the worst atrocities of the war. In the first weeks of the full-scale invasion, Russian troops killed hundreds of civilians, although Moscow continues to deny it. Foreign diplomats say the war crimes remain…
From DW News. The fatal attack on a train conductor in Germany earlier this year sparked a debate on the dangers faced by frontline workers. They deal with anti-social behavior including physical violence on a daily basis. What’s behind this growing phenomenon? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. Witnesses captured huge explosions and fires early Tuesday over Isfahan, home to a major Iranian air base and other military sites, as well as one of Iran’s nuclear sites. The central city is home to one of three nuclear enrichment sites attacked by the US in a 12-day war in June, and…
From DW News. Bahn.Bet may be satire, but the frustration behind it is real. What has your experience with DB punctuality been recently? 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 #dwtrends
From DW News. North Korea has supported Russia in its war in Ukraine since 2017, when it recognized Crimea as part of Russia. It has since taken Russia’s side diplomatically and has reportedly been supplying it with weapons and munitions for years. In 2024, it sent troops to fight for the Russian Army in Russian…
From DW News. The US-Israel war with Iran is doing far more than pushing up prices at the pump—it’s shaking the foundations of global food security, petrochemical supply chains and everyday living costs. In this episode of The Dip, Kassandra, Daniel, Atlantic Council fellow Joseph Webster and DW US correspondent Janelle Dumalaon unpack how disruptions…
From DW News. The US has reportedly redeployed parts of South Korea’s air defense systems to the Middle East. The transferred units include THAAD batteries — short for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense — equipped with advanced radar, interceptor missiles, launchers, and trained personnel. Originally stationed in the county of Seongju to deter North Korean…
From DW News. A narrow waterway, a global choke point — and Iran calling the shots. What would it actually take to force the Strait of Hormuz open again? 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. Could the United States end its war with Iran without reopening the most important oil chokepoint on Earth? Reports suggest US President Donald Trump might be willing to wind down the conflict with Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz stays partially closed. Military analyst Malcolm Davis says the US has an…
From DW News. Sausage and cigarettes delivered by drone #dwcurrentaffairs #ukrainewar #drones 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. Yemen’s Houthis fired ballistic missiles at Israel, their first strike since the conflict began. Does this attack open a new front in the Iran war? #dwcurrentaffairs #houthis #iranwar 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. Germany’s governing parties in Chancellor Merz’ coalition just faced a moment of truth. The need for drastic reforms is hitting home in the Social Democrat SPD Party, who were dealt another electoral blow this week. At the same time the far-right Alternative for Germany now sees itself as the party of the…
From DW News. Protestors in Mexico City took to the streets to demonstrate against the upcoming FIFA World Cup. They say priorities should have been directed towards solving the city’s water, housing and transport problems. #dwsports #fifaworldcup2026 #mexico #protest 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. A Russian tanker filled with crude oil has reached Cuba. The Trump administration allowed it to go through – after blocking shipments for weeks. Reports indicate the tanker was carrying some 730,000 barrels of crude oil. Find out more about this topic with Cecile Shea, an expert on security and diplomacy at…
From DW News. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius was at German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall’s Australia headquarters to observe production of "Boxer" armored vehicles being rolled out under a manufacturing deal. #dwasia #germany #bundeswehr #weapons #rheinmetall 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. Germany’s governing parties in Chancellor Merz’ coalition just faced a moment of truth. The need for drastic reforms is hitting home in the Social Democrat SPD Party, who were dealt another electoral blow this week. At the same time the far-right Alternative for Germany now sees itself as the party of the…
From DW News. Oil prices are climbing again with markets deeply unsettled about the US-Israeli war on Iran. The surge comes after US President Donald Trump said in an interview with the Financial Times that his preference would be to quote "take the oil in Iran" and that he was considering US boots on the…
From DW News. Videos posing as reports from DW, Reuters and other major outlets spread fabricated stories about Ukrainian refugees, allegedly threatening Viktor Orban and his family. What’s behind? #dwfactcheck #hungarianelections 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. The intergovernmental organization BRICS, which was born 15 years ago with the foundation of BRIC, named after its founding members Brazil, Russia, India and China and has now grown to encompass ten member states accounting for half the world population. But it’s also a highly diverse organization, and its members don’t always…
From DW News. Former gold medalist Caster Semenya has criticized the IOC’s ban on transgender athletes. The South African runner would also be forbidden from competing under the new rules as an athlete with differences in sex development or DSD. #dwsports #internationalolympiccommittee #trangenderathleteban #castersemenya #olympics #dsdathletes For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…
From DW News. A narrow waterway, a global choke point — and Iran calling the shots. What would it actually take to force the Strait of Hormuz open again? #dwcurrentaffairs #iran #straitofhormuz 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. German Chancellor Merz aims to facilitate the return of 80 percent of the more than 900,000 Syrians in Germany to their home country. Merz said during a meeting with Syrian Interim President al-Sharaa who had traveled to Berlin for his inaugural visit. #dwgermanpolitics #germany #merz #refugees #syrian For more news go to:…
From DW News. Spain has closed its airspace to US warplanes involved in attacks on Iran. This is another sign of the growing rift between Madrid and Washington. Spain has been Europe’s most vocal opponent of the US-Israeli campaign against Iran — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called it "reckless" and "illegal". His government…
From DW News. In Europe, the death penalty has gradually been abolished in most countries. It is one of Europe’s core values that it does not use capital punishment. Europe’s legal order enshrines this principle. #dwcurrentaffairs #europe #deathpenaltydebate 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. President Trump is reportedly considering a military operation in Iran to seize around 400 kilograms (or 880 pounds) of uranium. This information comes from the Wall Street Journal, who are quoting US officials. Last June, the US and Israel bombed three nuclear sites in Iran. Trump initially claimed that they had been…
From DW News. The German government’s Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Assistance says a controversial Israeli death penalty law is "not in line with human rights." #dwgermanpolitics #deathpenaltydebate #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 Sprache…