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Colombia: Presidential race overshadowed by rising violence

5 hours 51 min ago
With bombings, assassinations and ceasefire announcements from armed groups, Colombia's presidential candidates are sharply divided over how to confront the worsening conflict.

Elon Musk's SpaceX files to go public, in what could be historic IPO

9 hours 22 min ago
The rocket giant could seek to raise $75 billion in the IPO, in what could be the biggest-ever market debut. Musk, set to become SpaceX's CEO, CTO, and Chairman of the Board, would hold majority voting power.

Israel's treatment of aid flotilla activists sparks global outrage

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 21:52
The Israeli far-right minister released a video in which he taunted the detained Gaza aid flotilla activists, sparking widespread criticism both in Israel and around the world.

Central Africa: Did US aid cuts worsen Ebola outbreak?

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 20:47
DRC and Uganda are fighting to contain a dramatic Ebola outbreak, which went unnoticed for a long time. Are US aid cuts to blame for the delayed crisis response?

US indicts former Cuban President Raul Castro

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 20:19
It's the latest step by the Trump administration to punish Cuba's communist government and officials. Raul stepped down from the presidency in 2018.

Germany: Freiburg loses Europa League final to Aston Villa

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 18:49
The Bundesliga club hoped on winning its first ever title, but lost to a stronger English side. Meanwhile, an American doctor infected with the Ebola virus has been flown to Berlin for specialist treatment. Follow DW.

Germany news: US Ebola patient's family to join him

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 18:49
An American doctor infected with the Ebola virus has been flown to Berlin's Charite hospital for specialist treatment. His family will also join him in the hospital. DW has more.

Montenegro at 20: EU ambitions and Serbian ties

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 18:43
Twenty years after seceding from the state union with Serbia, Montenegro is seen as a Western Balkan frontrunner for EU membership but remains marked by corruption, unresolved divisions and Serbia's political influence.

NATO: Rutte says US troop withdrawal won't hurt Europe

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 17:40
NATO's Mark Rutte said US troop reductions in Europe will be structured and not harm defenses. The Trump administration has been aggressive and unclear about the drawdown but a US pivot has been in the works for years.

In Iran, internet access becomes a luxury for the few

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 17:38
Despite the ongoing internet blockade in Iran, access to the so-called "Internet-Pro" is available to select groups for a fee. Access to information and communication are increasingly becoming a luxury.

Who gets convicted in Nigeria's anti-corruption war?

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 17:24
The recent conviction of ex-power minister Saleh Mamman has rekindled debate over who is held accountable in Nigeria.

Germany records high numbers of online child abuse cases

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 17:22
Efforts to regulate social media have had little effect so far, according to Jugendschutz.net. The government-funded organization says young people in Germany are defenseless against online hate and violence.

German authorities arrest 2 on China high-tech espionage allegations

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 16:30
Two Munich residents have been arrested on suspicion of working for a Chinese intelligence service, seeking to obtain and pass on high-tech information with "military applications."

Turkey targets press freedom in trial of DW's Alican Uludag

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 15:39
DW correspondent Alican Uludag has been in custody in Turkey for three months, in part on charges of "insulting the president." He is set to appear in court for the first time on Thursday, though only via video link.

Numbers of Tibetan exiles plummet as China tightens grip

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 15:17
Fewer Tibetans are seeking exile, as escaping Beijing-controlled Tibet has become more complicated and dangerous. The drop raises questions about preserving the future of Tibetan culture.

Why Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' mattered

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 15:01
As the final curtain falls on "The Late Show," a brief history of the evolution of the late-night tradition and Stephen Colbert's satire.

Researchers spot humpback whales off Australia and Brazil — longest lifetime journey on record

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 13:53
Researchers have observed two humpback whales swimming between Australia and Brazil. It's the longest travel distance humans have ever recorded for the species.

Middle East: Iran says any new attack will widen war

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:40
Iran's army has threatened to "open new fronts" in Tehran's war with the US and Israel in the event of new attacks. DW has the latest.

How Meta wants to profile 13-year-olds on Insta, Facebook

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:26
Instagram and Facebook have a problem with underage users — there's too many of them. Parent company, Meta, aims to root out under-13s with an age-profiling AI. This plays into a debate about a teenage social media ban.

Germany news: Ebola patient admitted to Berlin hospital

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:22
An American doctor infected with the Ebola virus has been flown to Berlin's Charité hospital for specialist treatment. Meanwhile, police arrested a German couple accused of spying for China. DW has more.

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