How China keeps North Korea's economy alive
While Russia is now a major money spinner, North Korea still depends on China for up to 95% of its legitimate trade.
Young German talents impress in World Cup tune-up vs Finland
Deniz Undav and Lennart Karl delivered strong performances in Germany's last game at home before the start of 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Karl and Undav impress as Germany hammer Finland
Deniz Undav delivered another strong performance in Germany's last game at home before the start of 2026 FIFA World Cup.
France intercepts Russian-linked oil tanker in Atlantic
France has intercepted a sanctioned tanker in the Atlantic Ocean as it steps up efforts to target Russia's "shadow fleet." Naval officials said the ship was sailing under a false flag.
India news: Virat Kohli fulfils long-held dream with winning six for RCB in IPL final
Royal Challengers Bengaluru brought their title chase to a dramatic close with a six from superstar Virat Kohli sealing the match against the Gujarat Titans. DW has the latest.
German town prints its own cash to cut CO2 emissions
It started as a school project to promote local businesses in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the "Chiemgauer" currency helps to cut emissions.
The German town that prints its own money to cut emissions
It started as a school project to promote local businesses in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the "Chiemgauer" currency helps to cut emissions.
How a German town uses currency to promote emission cutting
It started as a school project to promote local businesses in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the "Chiemgauer" currency helps to cut emissions.
The German town cutting emissions with play cash
It started as a school project to promote local businesses in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the "Chiemgauer" currency helps to cut emissions.
Ethiopia votes as ruling party eyes landslide win
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is running unopposed in several constituencies. Opposition parties have warned that the elections are even less open than previous votes.
US and Iran trade strikes as diplomatic efforts continue
The US bombed radar and drone sites in Iran and Tehran attacked a US air base in Kuwait. Follow live.
Middle East: US hits Iran radar sites, Kuwait under fire
Kuwait has come under aerial attack, while the US has been hitting military sites in Iran. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard says it has hit a US base in response. Follow DW for the latest.
DNA had one rule. Bacteria didn’t get the memo
Every cell in every organism on Earth copies DNA the same way. Except one bacterial protein — quietly doing something scientists had never seen before.
Nicaragua: Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera dies in detention
The Indigenous leader and former lawmaker had been detained by Nicaragua's authoritarian government in 2023 on undisclosed charges.
US: Newark mayor orders curfew after Delaney Hall protests
The authorities have faced days of protest by pro-immigrant groups at the Delaney Hall detention center in New Jersey, with the center's residents reportedly on a hunger strike over living conditions in the facility.
Colombia set for runoff vote after tight presidential poll
With vote counting underway in Colombia, right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espreilla seems set to face veteran leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda in the second round of the presidential election.
New York: Mayor Mamdani skips annual Israel Day Parade
In a break from decades of political tradition, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend the annual parade celebrating Israel.
How the Alevi community came to thrive in Germany
The Alevis make up the fourth largest religious community in Germany today. What are the main tenets of their faith? And how are they preserving their unique culture?
Germany’s thriving Alevi community
The Alevis make up the fourth largest religious community in Germany today. What are the main tenets of their faith? And how are they preserving their unique culture?
Shangri-La conference: Asia-Pacific on path to rearmament
Military budgets are rising worldwide. At the security conference in Singapore, the focus was also on achieving greater security through more weapons — as the growing rivalry between the US and China dominated talks.
