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Ethiopia: Internet disrupted in Tigray amid conflict escalation

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 10:44
A web monitor reported an internet disruption in northern Ethiopia amid renewed fighting between the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and the federal government.

Nepal's leader says his country is paying the price of climate change

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 07:51
Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah called the devastating Nepal-Tibet floods a "warning to the world" — and questioned if the world had "really heard that warning."

Jürgen Klopp starts Germany job with shaky Netherlands draw

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 01:16
A late Netherlands goal denied Jürgen Klopp a win in his first match as Germany coach. The former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund boss has big ambitions, but the game showed he's going to need more time to achieve them.

UNGA Day 3: Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates walk out

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 22:11
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza the "greatest lie of the century." Many delegates walked out for his General Assembly speech. Mahmoud Abbas also spoke via video.

UNGA: Gaza dominates agenda as Abbas, Netanyahu speak

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 22:11
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza the "greatest lie of the century." Many delegates walked out for his General Assembly speech. Mahmoud Abbas also spoke earlier. DW has more.

Three-way battle for power in world chess: Who will be elected FIDE president in Samarkand?

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 21:59
The era of Russian presidents is coming to an end at the World Chess Federation (FIDE). Two Germans and one Kazakh are up for election. Among the issues at play are money, Kremlin influence, and unanswered questions.

Ethiopia's military says it killed hundreds of TPLF rebels

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 21:37
The TPLF fought against against the Ethiopian military from 2020 to 2022 in a conflict that saw hundreds of thousands of civilians killed. A resumption of fighting has sparked fears of another brutal war.

After several difficult years, economists now expect German economy to grow

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 20:04
Germany's economy is growing again, but recovery remains on shaky ground. High government spending is keeping the economy afloat, while energy prices, a shortage of skilled workers and debt continue to weigh on it.

CNN, MS NOW, Politico regain access to White House

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 19:41
A federal judge has ordered President Trump to restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico after he banned the media outlets from the premises. Hours later, the media announced they had been granted access.

Houthi advances in Yemen drive displacement, deepen humanitarian crisis

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 19:26
With more than 132,000 people already displaced by the latest fighting and Houthi territorial gains, Yemen is on the brink of slipping back into a full-fledged humanitarian emergency. DW spoke with people on the ground.

Nigeria, US agree to boost mining investment on sidelines of UN General Assembly

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 18:46
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Nigeria and the US inked a new mining deal. Nigeria is home to deposits of lithium, gold, tin, gemstones, iron ore and phosphate.

UNGA: Abbas blasts US and Israel, calls for Palestinian self-determination

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 18:41
At the UN General Assembly, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urged nations to support the two-state solution. He stated that his people seek a democratic Palestinian state that can coexist with Israel. DW has more.

Political psychology: Why extremist parties are thriving and what democratic politicians can do against it

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 17:00
Far-right and far-left parties are celebrating success after success, leaving moderate politicians in the dust and worrying many Germans. Political psychology helps us understand what's behind growing polarization.

Extremist parties are thriving ― and that scares people

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 17:00
Far-right and far-left parties are celebrating success after success, leaving moderate politicians in the dust and worrying many Germans. Political psychology helps us understand what's behind growing polarization.

How renewed fighting in Tigray could spread across the Horn of Africa

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 16:59
The fresh hostilities in Ethiopia's Tigray region come after months of growing animosity between rebel forces and the federal government. Horn of Africa expert Martin Plaut warns of possible regional spillover.

Donald Trump hosts Xi Jinping for state dinner with tech titans.

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 16:37
Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with the two having toasted each other at a lavish state dinner after their summit meeting. America's top tech bosses were also present at the dinner.

Trump hosts Xi for state dinner with tech bosses

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 16:37
Donald Trump has rolled out the red carpet for Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with the two set for a lavish state dinner after their summit meeting. America's tech bosses and prominent Chinese executives are also present.

Trump and Xi hold US-China talks in Oval Office

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 16:37
The presidents of the world's two largest economies are in Washington for what Donald Trump has billed a "big day." Bilateral trade, AI and geopolitics are all on the menu. Follow DW for the latest.

EU to condemn war in Ukraine at G20 even if Putin attends

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 16:30
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to the G20 summit in Miami by the United States. Multiple members of the group have called for Moscow's exclusion over its invasion of Ukraine.

AI systems shifted their answers toward both left- and right-leaning users in a study. Could sycophantic chatbots deepen political divides?

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 16:10
A study shows chatbots mirror users' politics, part of a broader tendency known as AI sycophancy. Researchers fear this could deepen polarization.

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