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Xi Jinping calls for international cooperation in AI development

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 08:35
Xi Jinping marked his first in-person attendance at the World ​Artificial ‌Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, where Xi shared China's vision of AI diplomacy to challenge US dominance in the sector.

Donald Trump accuses China of meddling in US elections

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 04:43
US President Donald Trump has again claimed he has evidence of interference in the 2020 presidential election, this time alleging China obtained 220 million voter records. China rejects the claim.

Trump unveils report on alleged Chinese election meddling

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 04:43
Donald Trump announced the declassification of intelligence reports alleging Chinese interference in US elections. He claims Beijing obtained 220 million US voter records, calling it a major threat to democracy.

Iran war: Tehran warns of wider disruption amid US strikes

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 03:37
The US launched a sixth night of strikes on Iran. Tehran has reportedly told Yemen's Houthis to be ready to disrupt Red Sea shipping if Iranian power infrastructure is targeted. Follow DW for more.

Iran war: US military attacks Iran for sixth night running

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 22:19
US Central Command said that a new wave of strikes was launched on Iran. It follows retaliatory strikes from Iran on sites in Jordan and Gulf states. DW has more.

German tenants need better heat protection

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 22:14
Heat waves are becoming longer, hotter and more frequent. Record temperatures have left many tenants struggling. Now Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said the building law needs to be amended.

Why Gulf states are investing billions in Africa

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 22:09
Wealthy Gulf states are investing billions in African countries. But the nations involved all have different objectives. What's behind the investments and what's in it for African countries?

Fact check: Claims linking statins to dementia are false

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 21:27
Viral posts claim that a drug widely used to lower cholesterol is contributing to a dementia epidemic. DW Fact Check examined the scientific evidence.

Italy: Ex-highway head sentenced to 12 years for deadly bridge collapse

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 20:11
The collapse of the Morandi bridge in Genoa in 2018 killed 43. The court found the former Italian highway CEO guilty of neglecting maintenance despite prior warnings and sentenced him to 12 years in prison.

Monaco assassination plot takes a new turn

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 19:04
A woman suspected of plotting to assassinate a Ukrainian-Cypriot businessman in Monaco has been found dead in Ukraine. Two men with ties to Ukraine's intelligence services have now been brought into custody.

Why America's hospitals keep looking to India for nurses

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 18:21
Thousands of Indian nurses aspire to work in the US, navigating yearslong visa backlogs to fill a growing healthcare workforce shortage.

Germany massively expands federal police powers

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 17:21
The German government has expanded the powers of its federal police, especially in the use of surveillance, AI, and drone defenses. But experts warn of constitutional challenges.

Germany: Gender switch neo-Nazi sent to men's prison

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 17:11
Far-right provocateur Marla Svenja Liebich was transferred to a men's prison after being extradited from the Czech Republic. Authorities say the decision took into account the safety of prisoners at a women's facility.

Algeria: Fire at orphanage kills 11, including children

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 16:55
A fire at an orphanage in the province of Algiers has killed 11 people and injured 19 more, authorities said. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune expressed his condolences amid his trip to Berlin.

EU court endorses Spanish PM's contentious Catalan amnesty

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 15:50
The EU's top court has backed a Spanish law giving amnesty to Catalan separatists over the independence referendum. The deal let Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stay in office in 2023 and prompted major opposition protests.

Germany may make it illegal to deny Israel's right to exist

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 14:37
Germany's upper house of parliament, the Bundesrat, has introduced a bill seeking to ban the questioning of Israel's right to exist. It is now up to the lower house to decide whether to turn it into law.

The EU climate policy the world copied is under fire — what's at stake?

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 14:33
The emissions trading system became a global blueprint for pricing carbon and cutting CO2. Now industry groups are pushing back against tougher climate rules. How effective is the scheme and where does it fall short?

What's behind the Iran regime's 'revenge propaganda'?

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 13:04
Calls for revenge over the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are growing louder in Iran. Through increasingly harsh rhetoric, the leadership is seeking to mobilize supporters at home while warning opponents abroad.

US slaps 25% tariffs on Brazil with election looming

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 12:47
The US will impose a 25% tariff on most imports from Brazil starting later this month. It's the first action in the Trump administration's new tariff strategy, after the Supreme Court struck down its prior impositions.

Ukraine lawmakers approve Koretskyi as new PM amid protests

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 12:36
It is President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's second Cabinet shakeup in a year. He faces criticism for dismissing reformist Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Follow DW for more.

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