WHO's Tedros visits DR Congo as Ebola outbreak accelerates
The head of the World Health Organization warned that "we must urgently and massively scale up all our efforts" against the latest Ebola outbreak, with new cases doubling in some hotspots in the past week alone.
WHO's Tedros vists DR Congo as Ebola outbreak accelerates
The head of the World Health Organization warned that "we must urgently and massively scale up all our efforts" against the latest Ebola outbreak, with new cases doubling in some hotspots in the past week alone.
Germany: Court jails far-right youth terror cell members
A Hamburg court has handed down stiff prison sentences to members of the far-right terrorist group "Last Wave of Defense." Politicians are warning that those drawn into extremist violence are getting younger.
Germany: Leipzig explosive drone 'new level of danger' — Minister
Germany's Interior Minister Dobrindt, who cut his summer break short to deal with the Leipzig Airport situation, said the incident was being treated as a "hybrid attack scenario." DW has the latest.
Germany news: Explosive drone defused at Leipzig airport
A German airport was disrupted for hours after an explosive-laden drone was discovered near one of the runways. Meanwhile, members of a youth terror cell were found guilty in Hamburg. DW has the latest.
Fears of renewed conflict in Ethiopia
Military activity in and around the disputed city of Alamata has sparked concerns that the fragile peace that followed the 2020–2022 Tigray War could unravel.
India's Gen Z protest enters a new online battle
The streets are quiet, but a fight over the legacy of the Cockroach Janta Party movement is intensifying across Instagram, memes and social media.
Middle East: Israel strikes southern Lebanon, accuses Hezbollah of 'blatant' ceasefire violation
Israel's military says it is conducting "precision strikes" against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, after calling on residents of Mansouri to evacuate. DW has more.
Hiroshima survivors warn against Japan's rearmament
On the anniversary of the atomic bombings, survivors and activists tell DW Japan's military buildup risks eroding its longstanding commitment to pacifism.
The hidden problem with small modular nuclear reactors
Mini nuclear reactors are seen as a flexible energy source. Their promise: abundant energy, cheap, clean and climate-friendly with lower water use. But do the numbers add up? We look at what's behind the SMR hype.
A glowing future for nuclear power? Mini reactors explained
Mini reactors are seen as a flexible energy source. Their promise: abundant energy, cheap, clean and climate-friendly with lower water use. But do the numbers add up? We look at what's behind the SMR hype.
Sleep: Do you really need eight hours of shuteye?
Every so often we hear of high-ranking politicians or CEOs claiming to get by on very little sleep — some as little as three hours a night. If they're not natural short sleepers, chances are they're heading for trouble.
My sleep deprivation is your natural short sleep
Every so often we hear of high-ranking politicians or CEOs claiming to get by on very little sleep — some as little as three hours a night. If they’re not natural short sleepers, chances are they’re heading for trouble.
Nepal province legalizes use of medical marijuana
A provincial government in Nepal has legalized the use and growing of marijuana for medical purposes despite a national ban.
Fact check: Did misleading claims about Spain's migration law trigger the Ceuta crisis?
More than 70 people died after thousands of migrants tried to cross from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. The crossings have been linked to misleading claims about a recent Spanish Supreme Court ruling.
Hungary's Lake Velence is drying up
Hungary is feeling the heat. The country's third-largest lake is shrinking, the Danube is running low, and soaring temperatures could force the country's only nuclear power plant to shut down.
TikTok influencer shot dead during livestream in Mexico
Cesar Gastelum, a Mexican influencer with nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok, was shot dead in the middle of a livestream.
Low water levels in the Danube revealing Nazi shipwrecks
There are believed to be about 200 Nazi ships on the floor of the Danube near Prahovo, Serbia. Ferries, tourist boats, and shipping have also become severely restricted due to the drought.
Germany news: Lightning strike cuts Bavarian town in two
A bolt from the sky knocked out two railroad crossings, forcing drivers to make long detours between east and west. Meanwhile, flights at Leipzig airport were suspended after a mystery object came to light. DW has more.
South Korea: Police raid Starbucks HQ over 'Tank Day' fiasco
Starbucks Korea faced major backlash after being accused of trivializing a 1980 massacre. Police say their internal investigation was not thorough enough.
