'No Kings' protests — Trump critics rally across the US
Protesters say US democracy is backsliding under President Donald Trump, with the White House dismissing the marches as a product of "leftist funding networks."
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Mexico finds 2 boats lost while carrying aid to Cuba
Two sailboats had gone missing while sailing from Mexico to Havana to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Cuba. Now, Mexican officials say the vessels have been found and the crews are safe.
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Paris: Suspected bomb attack outside Bank of America foiled
French police arrested one suspect as he was reportedly attempting to activate the explosive device in Paris, with another person still on the run.
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Nestle says thieves stole 12 tons of KitKat chocolate bars
"We've always encouraged people to have a break with KitKat," the company said, "but it seems thieves have taken the message too literally."
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Belgium's state-owned railway shines light on Holocaust role
A Holocaust survivor and the son of a Nazi collaborator have shared their experiences at Brussels' Train World museum. Talking to students, they warned of the dangers of forgetting history.
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Zelenskyy visits Doha as Ukraine, Qatar sign defense pact
Ukraine and Qatar have agreed to cooperate on high-tech projects and share battlefield expertise on countering missile and drone threats.
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Whale stranded off Germany's coast gets stuck again
The unlucky humpback was spotted stranded on a sandbank in the Bay of Wismar, less than two days after being set free.
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Germany news: 13-year-old boy killed in Witten stabbing
The boy's mother and another child were seriously injured in what police called a domestic dispute. As Merz and Trump trade barbs, the chancellor says Germany could help with mine clearing in Hormuz....
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Germany news: Iran war stokes new inflation fears
A third of Germans expect significant price rises for food, energy and transport, a survey found. As Merz and Trump trade barbs, the chancellor says Germany could help with mine clearing in Hormuz. DW...
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Pope Leo tells Monaco to use 'gift of smallness' for good
Pope Leo XIV decried the widening gap between the rich and poor during a visit to the tiny European principality. He called on the ultra-wealthy residents of the tax haven to channel their prosperity...
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Earth Hour: Monuments to go dark as 20th edition kicks off
The 20th edition of Earth Hour has begun in New Zealand and will slowly progress around the globe. The event aims to raise awareness about climate change.
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Solar is winning the energy race
The world’s cheapest power source is scaling at warp speed, pushing coal, gas and nuclear aside.
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Indonesia rolls out social media ban for under-16s
Indonesia's ban on social media for children under 16 is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. It comes amid growing global pressure on Big Tech over youth safety online.
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Iran war: Houthis claim attack on Israel, Zelenskyy in UAE
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed an attempted missile strike on Israel, their first such attack of the war. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the UAE to discuss defense cooperatio...
13h ago
Iran war: Houthis claim attack on Israel
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed an attempted missile strike on Israel, their first such attack since the start of the war. Meanwhile, US troops were injured in an Iranian attack on a base in Saudi...
13h ago
India: Modi inaugurates new international airport in Noida
The new international airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, which will service New Delhi, will see up to 70 million passengers a year once fully operational. DW has the latest information.
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The turbulent history of US-Cuban relations
Donald Trump is not the first US president to have expansionist ambitions for Cuba. The US has a long history of trying to control the island — and of antagonistic relations with its government.
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India: Modi to inaugurate new international airport in Noida
The new international airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, which will service New Delhi, will see up to 70 million passengers a year once fully operational. DW has the latest information.
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Tiger Woods released on bail after Florida car crash
The golf star was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence after emerging unhurt from a car crash. Police suspect Woods was "impaired on medication" — but he refused a urine tes...
16h ago
Bank of America settles Epstein case for $72.5 million
A lawsuit claimed the bank ignored red flags tied to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operations. The bank denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle.
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Iran war: US troops wounded in strike on Saudi base
Several troops were injured, two of them seriously, in the Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, which also damaged US aircraft. Follow DW for more.
19h ago
Nepal: Former PM Oli arrested over deadly protests
Ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was also taken into custody amid probe into their roles during deadly anti-corruption protests last September, which killed 76 people.
22h ago
Florian Wirtz inspires Germany past Switzerland
Germany got the better of Switzerland in Basel, and it was Liverpool's Florian Wirtz who inspired them to victory.
23h ago
Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of DUI after car crash
Authorities said Woods was showing signs of impairment. No injuries were reported.
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US Republicans reject Senate bill to end shutdown, fund TSA
US House Republicans have rejected a Senate bill to end the partial government shutdown. With Congress deadlocked, President Trump has signed an executive action to pay airport security officers.
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Fighting in Iran: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?
Supply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets: The current war in the Middle East brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into stagflation. How bad is...
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Syria: Wives of the missing push for legal reform
Decades-old family laws affect hundreds of thousands of women and children, as custody and inheritance are in the hands of male relatives, and remarriage remains impossible. Is Syria moving toward equ...
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Iranians suffer from internet blackout as well as US-Israeli strikes
As Israeli and US strikes continue to hit Tehran and the regime has imposed an internet blackout, locals say that the uncertainty about the whereabouts of their relatives and what is happening is almo...
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Germany news: Merz questions coal reform amid Mideast crisis
With global energy supplies disrupted, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said it may be necessary to keep Germany's coal-fired plants online for longer. Lufthansa cabin crew have voted in favor of a new strik...
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Austria plans to ban social media for under-14s
Austria is set to follow other countries in curbing young people's access to social media. The three-party governing coalition plans to present a draft law by the end of June.
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Ex-Red Army Faction member Klette faces new charges
Prosecutors have filed a raft of new charges against former Red Army Faction member Daniela Klette. The latest allegations relate to a string of serious attacks in the early 1990s.
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Russian attack on World Heritage sites in Ukrainian city of Lviv causes uproar
Several World Heritage sites were hit in the latest Russian attack on Lviv in western Ukraine. Ukraine has called on Russia to be completely isolated in the cultural sector.
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Nigeria bets on UK port investment
There are high hopes for upgrades to the Apapa Quays and Tin Can Island ports. But concerns remain over corruption and longstanding bottlenecks plaguing Nigerian harbors.
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Iran war: Israel hits Iranian heavy water nuclear reactor
A research reactor in Iran's Khondab was struck by airstrikes, an Iranian official said, stressing there was no radiation leak. The UN warns of a potential "catastrophe" in Lebanon. DW has more.
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US government 'chipping away' at press freedom
Another attempt by the US government to hinder journalists has failed, but it's a further sign of the Trump administration's desire to limit press freedom. One expert told DW this is just another piec...
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US rebuilding WWII Pacific airfields amid China threat
Engineers are refurbishing 80-year-old airstrips on the islands of Tinian and Peleliu as a strategic rivalry in the Indo-Pacific continues to grow.
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Fact check: Fake satellite images distort Middle East conflict from above
As the Iran war intensifies, satellite imagery has become a key battleground in the information war. Manipulated or AI‑generated aerial images are increasingly blurring the line between fact and ficti...
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Germany: Mental health patients struggle to get help
Waiting lists for psychotherapy are full-to-bursting in Germany with patients often waiting over a year for treatment. Now a row has irrupted over planned fee cuts for therapists in the public healthc...
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Nuclear power in Africa: Big dreams, bigger hurdles
African countries are turning to nuclear energy to boost power supply and cut emissions. Yet complex financing, long timelines and safety demands mean only a few nations may realistically bring reacto...
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Daylight Saving Time: A history of fact, folklore and fuss
From wartime strategy to Halloween lobbying lore, DST's legacy is tangled in culture, commerce and contested claims.
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At 40, Lady Gaga isn't done revolutionizing pop music
As iconic as undefinable, Lady Gaga has left quite a mark on the world of music. Here's how she reinvented pop — and reached millions by opening up about her trauma and illness.
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Nepal's new PM inherits India-China-US balancing act
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is leading Nepal's government, taking office with a youth-led mandate for change. But how will the political newcomer deal with Nepal's tricky geopolitics?
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US: Senate ends shutdown with ICE-free DHS funding bill
The US Senate has approved funds for TSA and most of Homeland Security but not ICE, after a partial government shutdown triggered massive disruption at airports, and 50,000 TSA agents were forced to w...
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Merz criticized for selective approach to international law
Dozens of legal scholars have called on the German government to condemn the US operations in Iran and Venezuela. They argue that if violations of international law go unpunished, the rule of law erod...
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India: When floods come, survival is a roll of the dice
Across India's flood-prone regions, marginalized communities are often hit the hardest by escalating climate-related disasters.
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Iran war: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?
Supply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets — the war in Iran brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into stagflation. How bad is the current crisi...
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EU to target Temu, Shein and other companies with a levy on small packages coming from outside the bloc
The European Union has announced that it will introduce handling fees for non-EU small packages from November 1. The fee will be charged in addition to a customs tax on such items that goes into effec...
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Germany news: Bundestag votes for pension scheme reboot
German lawmakers have voted for a scheme aimed at making state-backed private pensions more attractive. Meanwhile, the center-left Social Democrats are taking stock of their latest electoral defeats....
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US court suspends Pentagon sanctions against Anthropic
The court's order to drop the Trump administration's "supply chain risk" tag for Anthropic will take effect in seven days. The judge said the designation was likely unlawful.
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Nepal: Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as prime minister
The 35-year-old reformist came to power following a wave of Gen Z-led protests that sent shockwaves through the country. Shah released a rap song the day ahead of his swearing in.