US charges 5 people over Russia-backed plots
DW Englishby Emilio Reynoso·27d ago
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged five men with working for Russianintelligence to carry out surveillance and plan targeted killings in the United States and Europe.
US announces South Africa visa curbs over race claims
DW Englishby Matt Ford·27d ago
The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy for South Africans amid continuing claims that the white, Afrikaner minority in the African country is suffering from "race-based...
WEF report: Progress on gender equality remains 'fragile'
DW Englishby Nik Martin·27d ago
The Global Gender Gap Report 2026, published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Wednesday, reveals that gender parity worldwide is closer than ever — standing at 69.2%.
'Blindspot Berlin' revisits 2016 Christmas market attack
DW Englishby Scott Roxborough·27d ago
A decade after the deadliest jihadist attack in Germany's history, a new six-part TV series looks at the institutional failures that allowed it to happen.
How hotter weather is making us poorer
DW Englishby Stuart Braun·27d ago
The last 11 years have been the planet's hottest on record. This changing climate is manifested in extreme weather events like heat waves and wildfires.
Von der Leyen eyes Canada as EU's first 'associate member'
DW Englishby Mahima Kapoor·27d ago
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union was opening the door for Canada to become its first associate member — a position that the bloc would have to create from...
India could face up to 100% US tariffs over Russian oil
DW Englishby Shakeel Sobhan·27d ago
What you need to know - A new bill may allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian energy - India and Russia energy ties have only strengthened since...
Kosovo ex-president Thaci convicted of war crimes
DW Englishby Wesley Rahn·27d ago
A Kosovo war crimes tribunal on Wednesday handed down its ruling in a three-year trial of former President Hashim Thacifor war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed by the Kosovo...
Kosovo ex-president Thaci faces Hague war crimes verdict
DW Englishby Wesley Rahn·27d ago
A Kosovo war crimes tribunal on Wednesday will hand down its ruling in a three-year trial of former President Hashim Thaci and several commanders of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) for war crimes...
Saudi Arabia says Houthis target Mecca, warns of 'red line'
DW Englishby Mahima Kapoor·27d ago
A Saudi Arabia-led military coalition battling Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis accused the rebels of targeting the holy city of Mecca on Wednesday, sparking outrage throughout the Muslim world amid the...
Dropouts plague Ed Sheeran's tour over Macklemore's ouster
DW Englishby DW reporters·27d ago
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's North and South American leg of his Loop Tour was in trouble on Tuesday, as his supporting acts dropped out one after the other over the removal of rapper Macklemore...
AI leaders call for regulations, Trump dismisses 'hoaxes'
DW Englishby Rana Taha·27d ago
Some of the top names in AI are working on creating a standards body they say would regulate the industry amid rising fears about its dangers and an apparent US reluctance to police its speedy...
Turkey's rights groups, EU call out LGBTQ+ crackdown
DW Englishby Burak Ünveren·27d ago
During weekend raids targeting LGBTQ+ activists and organizations in Turkey, several people were arrested and many social media accounts were blocked.
Criticism of LGBTQ+ raids in Turkey is growing
DW Englishby Burak Ünveren·27d ago
Raids targeting LGBTQ+ activists and organizations took place in Turkey over the weekend. Several people were arrested by the Turkish authorities and many social media accounts were blocked.
High fuel prices challenge the German government
DW Englishby Sabine Kinkartz·27d ago
Gas stations in Germany are only allowed to raise their fuel prices once a day, at 12 noon. In Berlin, on the morning of September 15, E10 gasoline cost about €2.25 ($2.60) per liter and diesel...
Holocaust survivor on 'very dangerous' AfD Saxony-Anhalt win
DW Englishby Jens Thurau; Tina Gerhäusser·27d ago
Charlotte Knobloch, president of the Jewish Community of Munich and Upper Bavaria, is dismayed by the electoral victory of the nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the Saxony-Anhalt...
Knobloch: 'It is a very dangerous situation at the moment'
DW Englishby Jens Thurau·27d ago
Charlotte Knobloch, president of the Jewish Community of Munich and Upper Bavaria, is dismayed by the electoral victory of the nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the Saxony-Anhalt...
South Africa probes deaths of 7 women near Johannesburg
DW Englishby Richard Connor·27d ago
South African police are investigating the deaths of seven women found east of Johannesburg over the past two months, after another body was discovered on Tuesday and an earlier case was added to...
Why do authoritarian regimes target the LGBTQ+ community?
DW Englishby Matt Pearson·27d ago
Raids on gay bars and homes, hundreds of arrests and rhetoric about state responsibility to "protect families and children." Turkey's latest crackdown on LGBTQ+ communities is not such an outlier.
Russia: Trump's Ukraine ceasefire proposal is 'good idea'
DW Englishby Matt Ford·27d ago
The Russian government has welcomed United States President Donald Trump's suggestion that Russia and Ukraine should cease mutual attacks on each other's energy infrastructure.
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