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Germany news: Workers protest Mercedes-Benz cost-cutting

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 12:40
Thousands of Mercedes-Benz workers across Germany are protesting the carmaker's cost-cutting drive. Meanwhile, firefighters rescued two window cleaners from a faulty platform high above Frankfurt. DW has more.

India news: Indian delegation leaves for Khamenei's funeral

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 11:33
A team of Indian delegates has left for Iran to attend the state funeral of Iran's former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali ​Khamenei. Follow DW for more.

Pakistan: Bus crashes into ravine, killing at least 40

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 11:09
Authorities say the overcrowded bus was likely speeding when it veered off a mountain road in Balochistan.

Ukraine: Russia strikes kill 4 as Kyiv holds day of mourning

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 10:38
The overnight strikes by Russia came a day after massive missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, where a day of mourning is being observed.

Man dies after setting himself on fire outside UN headquarters in New York

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 09:54
A man has died after setting himself alight outside the UN headquarters in New York. Activists identified him as a Tibetan activist, though authorities have not confirmed his identity or motive.

As heat waves loom, scientists wonder how humans will adapt

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 08:51
Temperatures are set to soar in the US around the July 4 holiday, a week after Europe struck new records. With experts predicting more intense and more frequent heat waves in the future, can our bodies adapt?

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce set for star-studded New York wedding

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 07:47
City permits point to a major, star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden over the Fourth of July weekend, although the celebrity couple has not confirmed the event.

AI drones made in Germany see duty on Ukraine's front line

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 07:38
The German defense company Helsing is supplying combat drones to Ukraine and will soon provide them to the Bundeswehr. How effective are they on the front line? DW joined a Ukrainian combat mission to find out.

Venezuela leader rejects criticism for earthquake response

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 07:00
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has slammed critics for saying her government was slow to respond to the disaster. She said the criticism was "manufactured in propaganda laboratories."

South Africa, Ghana clash over migrant’s death

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 03:50
The two countries are embroiled in a diplomatic dispute following the death of a Ghanaian national in South Africa this week. It comes amid rising tensions in South Africa over undocumented migration.

Russia launches attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 27 and injuring scores

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 23:11
Ballistic and cruise missiles and drones were used in what Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said was the largest attack on the city since the war began.

After heat wave: Wildfires ravage southern France

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 21:46
Firefighters battle several wildfires in southern France that were fueled by strong winds. Nearly 3,000 tourists and locals were evacuated.

Venezuelan man rescued alive 8 days after powerful quakes

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 20:11
Rescuers worked around the clock for three days to free security guard Hernan Gil from the rubble of the building where he worked.

Albanian police fire tear gas at 'Flamingo Revolution' rally

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 19:25
Albanians have continued to protest against a planned luxury resort backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. They say the resort threatens the coast's fragile ecosystems, including a flamingo habitat.

German coalition agrees on changes to pensions, tax rates

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 19:17
After its first year in office, Germany's coalition government plans to push through sweeping changes with the stated goal of reviving a sluggish economy. The plans met with a mixed reaction.

German coalition agrees on sweeping reform package

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 19:17
After its first year in office, Germany's coalition government is seeking to revive a sluggish economy and push through key changes with its broad package of reforms. The plans met with a mixed reaction.

German public university creates Islamic theology faculty

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 18:20
The University of Münster is the first public university in Europe to establish an Islamic theology faculty, a move that is is attracting international attention.

First Islamic‑theological faculty at a public university

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 18:20
The University of Münster is the first public university in Europe to establish a faculty of Islamic theology, which is attracting international attention.

Police identify 156 in drug-facilitated sexual assault cases

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 18:12
An international operation led by German and British police has uncovered 156 suspects and victims in cases of drug-facilitated sexual assault. Operation Medusa has led to 57 arrests and 158 safeguarded victims so far.

Russia launches attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 21 and injuring scores

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 18:01
Ballistic and cruise missiles and drones were used in what Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said was the largest attack on the city since the war began.

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