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Google Calendar removes Black History Month and Pride Month

Users began noticing that Google Calendar removed some cultural events — like Holocaust Remembrance Day or Pride Month — typically listed as default items on Calendar. The tech giant said the changes

4 months ago

Arts & Entertainment

German election: Border controls extended for 6 months

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that border controls in Germany will remain in place for another six months. Meanwhile, the leader of the far-right AfD traveled to Budapest to meet with Hungary’s

4 months ago

Politics

Commerzbank plans job cuts, new goals to fend off UniCredit

Germany’s Commerzbank is upping the ante in exploring defense strategies to maintain a stand-alone strategy in the face of a potential takeover by Italy’s UniCredit. Germany’s Commerzbank is reportedly preparing staff cuts in

4 months ago

Business

Ukraine updates: Baerbock travels to Paris to discuss war

Germany Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is set to attend a meeting with other EU foreign ministers to discuss the latest in the war in Ukraine.  Besides Baerbock, foreign ministers from Poland, France, Spain and Italy, and

4 months ago

World

White House bars reporter over naming of Gulf of Mexico

An AP journalist was denied entry to the White House. Trump administration officials said the reporter was kept out because the news agency did not comply with Trump’s order renaming the Gulf

4 months ago

World

Women lead in over half of Hollywood movies for first time

A majority of major movies had female protagonists for the first time in 2024. At the same time, representation of racial minorities saw little improvement. More than half of the 100 top-grossing movies of

4 months ago

Arts & Entertainment

DR Congo: Militia kill dozens of villagers in Ituri province

At least 50 people have been killed in the eastern Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, several local officials said. They set fire to houses, looted and reportedly raped women

4 months ago

World

Israel says ceasefire will end if hostages not returned

Israeli PM Netanyahu has said “intense fighting” will resume in Gaza if hostages are not returned by Saturday. Meanwhile, Trump is meeting with Jordan’s king to discuss his plans for Gaza.  Israel

4 months ago

World

Russia frees US history teacher Marc Fogel

A visiting US envoy secured the release of a history teacher detained in Russia, the White House said. A US official called it a “show of good faith” and sign of moving

4 months ago

Politics

Can Japan solve its growing overtourism crisis?

Record numbers of foreign travelers are visiting Japan, sparking friction with locals. Cities and travel operators are seeking ways to ease tensions and promote harmony. After a record-breaking year for tourist arrivals

4 months ago

Politics

Transparency International: Corruption is a climate issue

Several countries, including Germany, have received their lowest score yet on the global watchdog’s “Corruption Perceptions Index.” Corruption is threatening global efforts to tackle climate change, the graft monitor Transparency International warned in a report

4 months ago

Business

German election: Scholz, Merz vow not to work with far right

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz insists he would ‘never’ cooperate with the far right in the way he says his rival Friedrich Merz has done. Meanwhile, Merz said working with the AfD was

4 months ago

Politics

US: Private jet collision in Scottsdale, Arizona, kills 1

Two business jets collided on the runway at Scottsdale airport. The US Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the collision. Two private jets collided on Scottsdale Airport’s runway in the southwestern US state of Arizona

4 months ago

World

Macron says France will apply ‘Notre Dame strategy’ on AI

President Emmanuel Macron says France will “commit to a clear timeline” and “deliver” on AI development, as Europe risks falling behind the US and China. He likened it to the rapid Notre

4 months ago

Politics

Middle East: Hamas postpones hostage releases

The Palestinian militant group accused Israel of failing to honor ceasefire terms. Israel called the move a “complete violation” of the ceasefire, and has put the military on high alert. Palestinian militant

4 months ago

World

Guatemala: Bus plunges into ravine, killing at least 50

Authorities said a bus lost control and crashed through a bridge guardrail into a ravine north of the capital city. An investigation into the crash is ongoing. A bus carrying more than

4 months ago

World

Germany’s ambassador condemns raid on Palestinian bookstore

After Israeli police raided a well-known Palestinian bookstore in east Jerusalem, ambassador to Israel Steffen Seibert has said he is “concerned” about the arrest of the owners. Germany’s ambassador to Israel, Steffen

4 months ago

World

Romania president resigns amid far-right pressure

Romania’s centrist president has stepped down following pressure from opposition far-right parties after a presidential election was annulled in December amid accusations of Russian meddling. Romania’s centrist president, Klaus Iohannis, announced his resignation

4 months ago

Politics

Salman Rushdie attempted murder trial begins

Jurors will be shown photos and videos from the day of the 2022 attack, when a man rushed onstage at a literary conference in New York and attacked acclaimed novelist Salman Rushdie.

4 months ago

Society

Ecuador’s presidential race set for runoff

Incumbent President Daniel Noboa, one of the youngest leaders in the world, has promised to continue to crack down on crime. He finished on top in Sunday’s vote, but only narrowly ahead

4 months ago

Politics

Colombia’s Petro calls for Cabinet ministers to resign

The president accused his ministers of performing poorly on key projects. Colombian President Gustavo Petro asked members of his Cabinet to resign on Sunday.  The demand came after he criticized the Cabinet for its underwhelming

4 months ago

Politics

Super Bowl LIX — Eagles pull Chiefs apart in dominant win

The Philadelphia Eagles put on a dominant display, securing their second Super Bowl title in franchise history. The victory dashed the Chiefs’ hopes of becoming the first team to win three years

4 months ago

Sport

Colombia’s Petro calls for Cabinet ministers to resign

The president accused his ministers of performing poorly on key projects. Colombian President Gustavo Petro asked members of his Cabinet to resign on Sunday.  The demand came after he criticized the Cabinet for its underwhelming

4 months ago

Politics

Kosovo ruling party set to come first in election

The party of Prime Minister Albin Kurti appears set to secure the most Assembly seats, according to preliminary results. Vetevendosje is not likely to win a majority, however. Kosovo’s ruling party appeared

4 months ago

Politics

Serbia: Students mark 100 days since deadly canopy collapse

Hundreds of students blocked a major highway and bridge in Belgrade for seven hours. Serbia has seen months of protests since 15 people were killed by a falling canopy in front of

4 months ago

Politics

Israeli military pulls out of Gaza’s Netzarim corridor

As part of the ceasefire deal, Israel withdrew from a strip of land it had used to split Gaza into two parts. The Hamas militia celebrated the Israeli withdrawal from the Netzarim

4 months ago

World

India kills dozens of Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh battle

Indian Minister Amit Shah hailed the fight as a “big success” against the communist Naxalite insurgency. The clash in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district also left two Indian security personnel dead. A clash between Indian security

4 months ago

World

Ecuador voters choose president with hopes to end violence

Incumbent president Daniel Noboa, one of the youngest leaders in the world, has promised to continue to crack down on drug trade crime. He is considered the favorite in Sunday’s vote. Polls

4 months ago

Politics

Germany: 16 Indians stopped in migrant smuggling attempt

Federal police in Germany detained 16 people after they attempted to enter the country illegally. Germany has beefed up border controls of late as immigration dominates public discourse weeks before an election.

5 months ago

World

Alaska: Search underway for missing passenger plane

A flight carrying nine passengers and one pilot went missing shortly after it took off from a remote community in Alaska. Bad weather has hampered initial search efforts. Authorities are searching for

5 months ago

Earth & Climate

UN rights chief warns against ‘escalating’ DR Congo conflict

The UN Human Rights Council is considering whether to launch an investigation into alleged abuses committed in eastern Congo on Kinshasa’s request. Rwanda alleged it was responding to an “imminent” threat from

5 months ago

World

Philippines VP Duterte weighs options after impeachment vote

In her first public comments since the lower house voted to impeach her, Vice President Sara Duterte said she had not yet considered stepping down and did not rule out a future

5 months ago

Politics

Lebanon ceasefire: Israel strikes target Hezbollah sites

Israeli military said it had struck Hezbollah sites that were in “violation” of a ceasefire agreement. Israel said late Thursday that its forces had struck two sites that allegedly contained weapons belonging to the

5 months ago

World

Maha Kumbh Mela: 420 million attend India Hindu event

Official figures suggest that over 400 million people have visited the Maha Kumbh Mela taking place in India. The Hindu event is the world’s largest religious festival. Over 420 million people have

5 months ago

Society

Germany: Tesla sales plunge almost 60% in January

Observers have linked Tesla’s troubles with CEO Elon Musk’s support for the German far right and US President Donald Trump. Tesla sales plummeted in Germany in January, according to official data, after billionaire Elon Musk threw

5 months ago

Business

India central bank cuts interest rates amid easing inflation

Central banks around the world cut interest rates last year, with India maintaining higher rates due to lingering inflation. New Delhi now aims to boost urban consumption, which had been a motor

5 months ago

Business

Taiwan detects airplanes, 6 balloons from China near island

Taiwan also spotted nine Chinese military airplanes and six navy ships operating around its main island. The Taiwanese government views these actions as harassment. Taiwan has detected six Chinese balloons off its main

5 months ago

World

Santorini: State of emergency declared as tremors continue

The declaration of a state of emergency comes as seismic activity — which has prompted thousands to flee — continues. A 5.2 magnitude quake was recorded on Wednesday evening. Authorities in Greece on Thursday

5 months ago

World

Ukraine receives French and Dutch fighter jets

A first delivery of French Mirage fighter planes has arrived in Ukraine, according to President Zelenskyy. Elsewhere, Russia claims to have repelled a Ukrainian offensive in Kursk. The Ukrainian Air Force has

5 months ago

World

Germany: Nearly 90% of voters fear manipulation

A poll of German voters found that 88% fear manipulation from foreign actors or governments as they prepare to cast ballots on February 23. Russia and the US ranked as the perceived

5 months ago

Politics

How sabotage on undersea cables affects our digital world

Most of the world’s data travels via ocean cables, which are at risk of frequent sabotage. DW explains where they lie and how they are protected. A spate of sabotage attacks on underwater

5 months ago

Innovations

Greece: Offshore gas instead of green energy projects?

The Greek government seems to have shifted its energy policy focus from the green transition to offshore gas production in the Ionian Sea. US companies have expressed an interest in exploring the

5 months ago

Earth & Climate

India-Germany submarine deal: What does it mean for Russia?

Germany’s Thyssenkrupp will build six submarines for the Indian Navy along with its Indian partner. However, the deal is not necessarily a sign that New Delhi will end its defense sector dependence

5 months ago

Business

Turkey: Torchlight vigils mark earthquake anniversary

Survivors marked the exact moment when a devastating earthquake struck in 2023. They expressed anguish at the loss of some 53,000 compatriots, but also anger at greedy investors and unscrupulous politicians. Thousands

5 months ago

World

Australia’s hate crime law gives Nazi salutes mandatory jail

Australia passed anti-hate crime laws that include minimum sentences for displaying hate symbols like the Nazi salute. It comes as acts of antisemitism are on the rise in Australia. Australia’s parliament passed

5 months ago

Politics

Bangladesh: Mob destroys exiled PM Hasina’s family home

A mob vandalized the home of Bangladesh founder and former PM Sheikh Hasina’s father in Dhaka on Wednesday. Protesters were irked by a speech Hasina gave on social media. Thousands of protesters

5 months ago

Politics

US: Police search for thieves who stole 100,000 eggs

In a not-so-eggciting turn of events, authorities are asking for community help to find the thieves who stole 100,000 organic eggs, worth $40,000, from the back of a trailer in the US

5 months ago

World

Germany: Merkel again criticizes Merz over vote with AfD

The former German chancellor said it was not right to remain silent after her party, the conservative CDU, relied on votes from the far-right AfD to pass a motion in parliament. Former

5 months ago

Politics

DR Congo: ICC tribunal closely monitoring surge in fighting

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, is looking for information about war crimes in eastern DRC. Meanwhile, M23 rebels launched a renewed offensive toward Bukavu in South Kivu. International

5 months ago

World

Germany: Police suspect Russia behind car vandalism

A criminal campaign which saw over 270 car exhausts stuffed with expanding construction foam is suspected to have been Russian sabotage aimed at discrediting the Green Party, according to German authorities. German

5 months ago

World

Sweden comes to terms with worst-ever mass shooting

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and King Carl XVI Gustav have led tributes to the victims of a deadly shooting at an adult school in the city of Orebro. A police investigation

5 months ago

World

Thailand PM’s China visit aims to allay safety concerns

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s four-day visit to China this week comes amid acute concerns over cross-border online scamming centers and tourist safety. In talks with China’s leadership this week, including President

5 months ago

Politics

Sara Duterte: Philippine House backs impeachment of VP

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, whose father is a former president, has been impeached by the House of Representatives amid allegations of multiple crimes. The move paves the way for a trial

5 months ago

Politics

Trump orders US withdrawal from UN bodies

The order also prompts a review of US funding for the United Nations. Trump made similar moves during his first term and has long railed against the United Nations over perceived anti-Washington

5 months ago

Politics

Trump suggests US ‘ownership’ of Gaza as Netanyahu visits

Trump said that Palestinians could “permanently” be resettled from Gaza during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It comes after a ceasefire deal was struck between Israel and

5 months ago

Politics

Ismaili Muslim leader Aga Khan dies aged 88

The Aga Khan Development Network employs some 96,000 people and finances development programs particularly in Asia and Africa. He died “peacefully” surrounded by his family in Lisbon. The Aga Khan, imam of the

5 months ago

Society

Delhi election 2025: Voting begins in Indian capital

Polling has started in India’s capital of New Delhi in a crucial state legislature election. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling BJP aims to wrest control of the crucial city from Arvind Kejriwal’s

5 months ago

Politics

Ukraine: Zelenskyy puts Ukrainian war dead at over 45,000

The Ukrainian president provided a rare update on casualty figures and said he could negotiate an end to the war with Russia. He said that he was open to Trump’s suggestion to

5 months ago

Ukraine

USA: First Guantanamo migrant deportation flights ‘underway’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called Guantanamo Bay a “perfect place” to house migrants, but Amnesty International USA has decried the scheme as “profoundly cruel.” The first deportation flights carrying migrants from

5 months ago

World

Greenland PM proposes election, foreign donation ban

Greenland’s prime minister has proposed an election for March 11. The announcement came with Greenland’s parliament mulling a ban on foreign political donations, with Donald Trump repeating his interest in the territory.

5 months ago

Politics

At least 5 shot at Swedish school, police say

A major operation is currently underway following a shooting incident at a Swedish school in Orebro city. Swedish police are responding to a shooting incident at a school in Orebro city, about 200 kilometers

5 months ago

World

German ex-Chancellor Gerhard Schröder experiencing burnout

Gerhard Schröder is receiving treatment for burnout and a “pronounced lack of energy,” his doctors said. Germany’s controversial former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is receiving treatment for signs of burnout. Schröder is “suffering from severe burnout syndrome

5 months ago

Politics

NATO ex-boss Stoltenberg named Norway’s finance minister

NATO’s former Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has been appointed Norway finance minister in a Cabinet reshuffle announced early Tuesday morning. Jens Stoltenberg, the former secretary-general of NATO, has been appointed as finance minister of Norway,

5 months ago

Politics

French man on death row in Indonesia set to go home

French national Serge Atlaoui is set to go home after he spent two decades on death row in an Indonesian prison for alleged drug offenses. A French national who was sentenced to

5 months ago

World

Santorini: Thousands flee Greek island amid quake warnings

Greek authorities deployed emergency services on the holiday island of Santorini to make sure people were out of harm’s way, as hundreds of mini-quakes continued to rattle the area. Hundreds of people

5 months ago

World

Germany’s Merz tells DW that AfD ‘wants to destroy the CDU’

Germany’s conservative chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz explicitly distanced himself and his party from the far-right AfD, after sparking outrage over his cooperation with the AfD last week. Friedrich Merz, the leader of

5 months ago

Politics

DR Congo: Rebel alliance announces unilateral ceasefire

The M23 rebel group has said that it would observe a ceasefire starting February 4, a week after it seized eastern Congo’s Goma. UN agencies said that at least 900 people were

5 months ago

World

German president travels to Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey

Frank-Walter Steinmeier kicked off a three-day tour of the Middle East on Monday when he held talks with Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman. Berlin’s reputation in the region has suffered due to

5 months ago

Politics

Germany’s CDU vows to make AfD ‘as small as possible again’

The man likely to lead Germany’s next government has said there would be no cooperation with the far-right AfD. Friedrich Merz’s conservative CDU/CSU bloc has faced flak after accepting AfD support on

5 months ago

Politics

Sweden: Baltic Sea cable damage not sabotage, ship released

A Bulgarian ship has been released after Swedish authorities cleared it of deliberately sabotaging an underwater cable in the Baltic Sea. NATO has moved to protect Baltic Sea cables amid concerns of

5 months ago

World

Syria car bomb explosion kills at least 20

A car bomb went off on a main road on the outskirts of the northern city of Manbij, Syria’s civil defense said. Most of those killed were women, while over a dozen

5 months ago

World

Germany’s lessons from Afghanistan: Bundestag takes stock

The German parliament wants to know why the 20-year Bundeswehr mission in Afghanistan was a failure, and what lessons could be learned for other foreign missions. “We must never fail again the

5 months ago

Politics

What is the role of women in India’s military?

DW spoke with current and former female service members in India’s military about the challenges they face rising through the ranks, and about the role women can play in the armed forces.

5 months ago

Society

Germany: Number of unemployed highest in 10 years

The number of unemployed people in Germany has risen to its highest in a decade. The rise comes as the weakness of Europe’s largest economy took its toll on the labor market.

5 months ago

Business

India: Modi hints at middle class help as budget talks loom

India’s economic growth story has been driven in large part by urban consumption since the pandemic, but the economy is slowing. Modi is now hinting at tax cuts for the middle class

5 months ago

Politics

Green Day, Billie Eilish, Nirvana perform at FireAid concert

Pop stars and survivors graced the stage at the FireAid benefit concert at two venues in California. The benefit aims to raise money for rescue efforts for the Los Angeles fires. Celebrities,

5 months ago

Arts & Entertainment

Trump threatens BRICS with tariffs if they replace US dollar

US President Donald Trump has threatened BRICS nations with 100% tariffs if they replace the US dollar as reserve currency. He has also threatened Canada and Mexico with tariffs. US President Donald

5 months ago

Politics

Germany offers maternity leave for women after miscarriage

The German parliament has strengthened maternity protection for women who have suffered miscarriages. The new regulation would entitle women who miscarry after the 13th week of pregnancy to maternity leave. The German Bundestag, or

5 months ago

Society

Spain: Explosion at Rheinmetall munitions factory injures 6

A fire had to be extinguished, and six men were injured after an explosion at a Rheinmetall ammunition factory in Spain. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Six

5 months ago

World

Syrian interim president vows to form inclusive government

In his first televised speech as interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa promised to form an inclusive government and build strong state institutions. A day after being named Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa pledged Thursday

5 months ago

Politics

Brazil’s Lula vows ‘reciprocity’ if Trump imposes tariffs

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called on Donald Trump to “respect” Brazil. He also called Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Paris climate accords a “step back for

5 months ago

Politics

British singer, actress, muse Marianne Faithfull dead at 78

The legendary British singer Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78. The songstress was a style icon and muse during the 1960s and 70s. Marianne Faithfull, who was a defining

5 months ago

Arts & Entertainment

Panama Canal: What’s at stake for China amid US threats?

US President Donald Trump has vowed to “take back” control of the Panama Canal. Could Washington’s tough talk create an opening for Beijing? Washington’s new top diplomat, Marco Rubio, will travel to Panama this

5 months ago

Business

Germany: Are conservatives’ plans on immigration legal?

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has presented a five-point plan to end irregular migration. However, both EU and German law would make it difficult for him to set his plan in motion. Germany’s center-right

5 months ago

World

Salwan Momika: Man who burned Quran killed in Sweden

Police in Sweden have reportedly arrested five people after a man who repeatedly burnt the Quran was shot dead. The 2023 book burnings sparked outrage in Muslim countries. Swedish police on Thursday

5 months ago

World

Germany: Angela Merkel chides own party over far-right help

The former chancellor has slammed her conservative CDU party for passing a migration motion with help of the far-right AfD. Merkel blamed party leader Friedrich Merz for going back on a pledge

5 months ago

Politics

Meta agrees to settle 2021 lawsuit brought by Trump

Meta agreed to pay Trump $25 million to settle a 2021 lawsuit brought by the president following the suspension of his Facebook and Instagram accounts in the wake of the January 6

5 months ago

Politics

Trump to sign order for migrant facility at Guantanamo Bay

US President Donald Trump announced he was going to sign an order to house thousands of migrants in Guantanamo Bay, a facility in Cuba that has been used to house terror suspects.

5 months ago

Politics

Trump administration rescinds memo to halt federal funding

A decision to freeze federal grants and aid had sparked panic, as it was expected to disrupt billions of dollars of spending across healthcare, education and other programs. The move faces several

5 months ago

Politics

Germany: 2025 economic growth forecast lowered

Berlin brought down its 2025 economic growth forecast from 1.1% to 0.3%. A government report cited the collapse of the government as the main reason. The German government announced on Wednesday an economic growth

5 months ago

Business

German ice hockey player Tobias Eder dies of cancer

The German ice hockey community is mourning the death of national team player Tobias Eder. The 26-year-old had been diagnosed with cancer just last summer. Tobias Eder’s ice hockey club, Eisbären Berlin, announced the

5 months ago

Sport

Germany: Bundestag supports stricter migration policies

The German parliament debated motions to tighten migration rules after a deadly attack by a rejected asylum seeker. CDU leader Friedrich Merz said he would not shun the help of the far-right

5 months ago

Society

South Sudan: Over dozen killed in plane crash

A plane crashed while leaving the Unity Oil Field en route to Juba, a radio station affiliated with the UN said. Those killed include the pilot and co-pilot. A Juba-bound plane crashed

5 months ago

World

Germany: 59 PSG fans arrested before Champions League clash

Stuttgart police said they had taken “59 French hooligans” into custody. The measure was taken after legal consultation to prevent “serious riots.” Police in Germany on Wednesday arrested 59 Paris Saint-Germain fans ahead of

5 months ago

World

Ukraine war: Australian thought to dead now said to be alive

Australia says Russia has confirmed that national Oscar Jenkins is alive. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had warned of severe consequences if reports he was killed after capture turned out to be

5 months ago

World

Israel: Netanyahu to be first foreign leader to visit Trump

Both Netanyahu and the White House confirmed the invitation, with the Israeli prime minister expected in the US on February 4. Congress tried, and failed, to pass a bill sanctioning the ICC

5 months ago

World

Australia: Sect members convicted over 8-year-old’s death

An Australian court has found 14 members of a tiny sect guilty in the death of a diabetic girl whom they denied insulin. Her parents and the sect leader were among those

5 months ago

World

DR Congo: 500,000 forced to flee their homes in January

Fierce fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has displaced more than half a million people, the country’s foreign minister told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. More than

5 months ago

World

Trump administration to offer buyouts to all federal workers

The Trump administration is set to offer to pay federal employees who don’t want to return to office through September 30, so long as they resign by February 6, in an effort

5 months ago

Politics

85% Greenlanders oppose joining the US — poll

The poll comes after US President Donald Trump insisted that Greenlanders were keen on independence from Denmark. An opinion poll showed that 85% of Greenlanders oppose joining the US after President Donald Trump insisted that people

5 months ago

Politics