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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.

EU is failing to cut pesticide use

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:00
With binding cut targets scrapped, the European Union's pledge to halve pesticide use is stalling — even as controversial chemicals like glyphosate remain on sale across the bloc.

Enhanced Games: Pushing human potential or lethal circus?

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:48
Investors like Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr. see the Enhanced Games as proof of how far human limits can stretch. For doping experts, the danger is clear and grave. DW explains the latest controversial sporting event.

Millions follow India's viral 'cockroach' movement

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:06
What started as an internet joke is fast becoming young India's newest symbol of resilience, survival and collective frustration. Meanwhile, PM Modi has reached Italy for the last leg of his tour. DW has more.

Taiwan's Lai rejects China pressure, pledges stronger defense

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 07:55
Lai Ching-te defended Taiwan's sovereignty after US President Donald Trump suggested that arms sales to the island could be used as leverage in talks with China.

US to reduce troops in Europe to 2021 levels, Pentagon says

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 06:03
The scaling back would bring the number of US troops on the continent to the level before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Pentagon said that was in line with Trump's 'America first' agenda.

EU strikes deal on US trade pact ahead of Trump tariff deadline

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 04:46
The EU reached a provisional agreement to remove import duties on US goods, keeping the bloc on track to meet Trump's deadline to avoid higher tariffs on European exports.

US Senate advances measure to limit Trump's Iran war powers

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 03:30
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy joined three other Republican lawmakers in supporting the measure. Though symbolic and unlikely to become law, advancing the resolution is a sign of growing frustration with the war.

Vance hails 'good progress' in Iran talks

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 23:48
US Vice President JD Vance said Washington remained "locked and loaded" in the event of failed negotiations. It comes a day after Donald Trump said he called off an attack on Iran at three Gulf nations' request.

US troop withdrawal from Europe to take 'years' — general

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 22:43
NATO top commander Alexus Grynkewich said the US withdrawal would be "well-synchronized" with European allies. It comes after Donald Trump announced a decision to pull 5,000 troops out of Germany.

Hungary's new Prime Minister Magyar seeks to fix Poland ties

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 20:57
Peter Magyar hopes to mend relations with Poland during his first state visit to Warsaw. What lessons could he learn from Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk?

$181.2 million Pollock shatters auction record at Christie's

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 20:56
The work from the collection of publishing magnate S.I. Newhouse led auction week at Christie's in New York. The canvas was included in a billion dollar sale.

Rising Cuba-US tensions amid talk of drones, emergency plans

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 19:16
Cuba’s reported purchase of drones and renewed threats with the US are stoking fears of escalation. Amid blackouts and shortages, many Cubans expressed outrage at official advice to prepare for potential attack.

Pioneer of pop music: Cher turns 80

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 18:44
Cher has had countless hits and sparked more than a few controversies — while always doing things her own way. At 80, she remains as iconic as ever.

Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 18:25
Russia’s president is in Beijing for a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, only days after a visit by Donald Trump. Follow DW for more.

Germany beefs up civil defense

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 18:04
Germany's government wants to spend €10 billion to better protect its population in case of emergencies. The backlog is huge.

Germany: Major boost for civil defense

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 18:04
Germany's government wants to spend €10 billion to better protect its population in case of emergencies. The backlog of needs is huge.

NATO planes down suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonia

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:34
A NATO military jet has shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone in Estonian airspace. As Ukraine targets Russia's Baltic oil facilities more often and more intensely, more such drones are straying into allies' territory.

China's zero-tariff for Africa: Win-win or winner takes all?

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:30
China has opened its market to 53 African countries, calling it a “golden key” to prosperity. But while new opportunities emerge, analysts warn the reality for African economies is more complex.

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