Austria to ‘evaluate’ security to thwart Russia infiltration

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said it was time to evaluate and clarify the security situation in the country following the arrest of a former Austrian intelligence officer on suspicion of spying for

12 months ago

Politics

Trump posts $175 million bond in New York civil fraud case

Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case, halting collection of the more than $454 million he owes in the case. Former President Donald Trump posted a $175

12 months ago

Politics

Russia extends detention of US-Russian journalist Kurmasheva

Alsu Kurmasheva worked as a journalist for the US-funded outlet Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Her employer said the charges against her were politically motivated. A Russian court extended the pre-trial detention of US-Russian

12 months ago

Innovations

Formula 1 owner Liberty Media buys MotoGP

F1’s American owner, Liberty Media, will acquire a majority stake in the company that owns the motorcycle racing series MotoGP. The multi-billion dollar deal is expected to be concluded by the end

12 months ago

World

Modi revives controversy over island ceded to Sri Lanka

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reignited debate over a tiny island that was ceded to Sri Lanka more than 40 years ago. The island of Katchatheevu lies 33 kilometers (21 miles) off the coast of India.

12 months ago

Politics

Taiwan ex-president in China to promote peace

Ma Ying-jeou’s “journey of peace” aims to calm cross-strait tensions. He is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, though the meeting has yet to be confirmed. Taiwan’s former president Ma Ying-jeou arrived China on

12 months ago

Politics

India opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal to remain in jail

Kejriwal was arrested earlier this month, just weeks before national elections in India, in a probe into the alleged corrupt allocation of liquor licenses. A court in India has ordered the prominent opposition politician and

12 months ago

World

Turkish opposition surges in local polls blow to Erdogan

With nearly 100% of ballot boxes counted, Turkey’s opposition CHP secured election victories in Istanbul and Ankara. The result would be a major setback for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s AKP party. Turkey’s

12 months ago

Politics

Russia demands extradition of Ukraine intelligence chief

Russia demanded that Ukraine hand over several people, including Ukraine’s head of intelligence, for their involvement in what it called “terrorist attacks” on Russian soil. Russia has demanded the extradition of the head of

12 months ago

World

Israeli PM Netanyahu undergoes ‘successful’ hernia surgery

Benjamin Netanyahu’s hernia operation has passed by without issue, according to the Israeli Prime Minister’s office. Ahead of the procedure, the 74-year-old expressed confidence in a swift return to work. Benjamin Netanyahu has

12 months ago

Innovations

Amsterdam police clear area around central metro station

Dutch police say explosives experts have been deployed to the central Rokin metro station. The area, close to the Dam square, has been cleared. Police in the Netherlands’ capital Amsterdam said on Sunday that they

12 months ago

World

Somalia: Puntland pulls recognition of federal government

Plans to amend Somalia’s constitution have been rejected by Puntland, a semi-autonomous state in the northeast. The Horn of Africa nation is planning to return to universal suffrage from clan-based electoral voting.

12 months ago

Politics

Israeli military reports killing Hezbollah missile commander

An airstrike in Lebanon “eliminated” a Hezbollah missile unit commander, the Israeli military says. Israel and the Iran-backed group have been trading cross-border fire for months on an almost daily basis. The

12 months ago

World

LGBTQ+ club owner arrested in Russia for ‘extremism’

The owner of a popular gay bar was arrested and will face trial with two of his employees amid the latest crackdown on LGBT rights in Russia. The owner of an LGBTQ+ club in

12 months ago

World

Russia considers labeling Soviet pop queen a ‘foreign agent’

Russian prosecutors reportedly want Alla Pugacheva, known as the “queen of Soviet pop” music, to be designated by government officials as a potential threat. Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office sent a request to the

12 months ago

Politics

Tajikistan detains 9 over Moscow concert hall attack

The detainees are believed to be accomplices of the men charged for the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall. They are the latest Tajik citizens detained for the attack claimed by

12 months ago

World

Israel says military killed Hezbollah commander

The Israeli military has said an airstrike in Lebanon killed a Hezbollah rocket unit commander. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Friday it had killed Ali Abed Akhsan Naim, deputy commander of Hezbollah’s

12 months ago

World

NATO’s Romania finds possible Russian drone fragments

NATO member Romania says it has discovered possible fragments of a Russian drone near the border with Ukraine. The Romanian Defense Ministry on Friday said it had found possible drone fragments on an island

12 months ago

Innovations

Oscar-winning Oppenheimer finally premieres in Japan

Highly acclaimed movie Oppenheimer has gone on show in Japanese movie theaters, many months after its release elsewhere. The story of the architect of the atomic bomb is particularly sensitive in the

12 months ago

Arts & Entertainment

Gershkovich marks one year in Russian prison

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia on espionage charges last year. Moscow’s military censorship laws against journalists have made it increasingly dangerous to report from Russia. Friday marks

12 months ago

World

Germany: More than 20 people injured in bus accident

For the second time this week, a long-distance bus left the highway in Germany and overturned. This time there were no fatalities, but more than 20 people were injured. A bus carrying

12 months ago

World

UN: Russia vetoes extension of North Korea sanctions monitor

Before the vote, Russia told the UN Security Council that Western countries are attempting to “strangle” North Korea. Pyongyang has been under sanctions over its nuclear program since 2006. Russia on Thursday

12 months ago

World

Canada: Educators sue social sites for disrupting learning

Four Canadian school boards have filed lawsuits against TikTok, Meta and SnapChat. They accuse the social media platforms of interfering with student learning. Four school boards in Canada said Thursday they have filed separate

12 months ago

Innovations

Ukraine updates: Kyiv says 26 Russian drones downed

Russia attacked eastern, southern and southeastern parts of Ukraine with 28 Iranian-made drones, Kyiv’s military said. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin denied any plan to attack a NATO country. DW has more.

12 months ago

Ukraine

Baltimore bridge collapse: Maryland seeks millions in aid

Days after the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse, the US gives Maryland $60 million to rebuild the bridge. Meanwhile, insurers are expected to face record-breaking claims. The US government on Thursday released an

12 months ago

World

South Africa bus crash leaves dozens dead

A bus went over a cliff in South Africa’s northern province of Limpopo. South Africa’s transport minister expressed condolences to the families of the victims. A bus carrying worshippers from Botswana has plunged off

12 months ago

World

Outrage as Saudi Arabia picked to head women’s rights forum

The UN has chosen Saudi Arabia to chair a commission on gender equality, to the dismay of rights groups. Amnesty International has described the kingdom’s record on women’s rights as “abysmal.” Saudi

12 months ago

World

China lifts wine tariffs on Australia amid improving ties

China enforced heavy tariffs on Australian wine in 2020 due to political grievances, among them Australia’s backing of a global inquiry into the origins of COVID-19. China’s and Australia’s ties as trade partners look to

12 months ago

Business

Schröder: Good relationship with Putin may still be helpful

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder says his friendship with Russian President Vladimir Putin could help end the war in Ukraine. He also called the prospect of an alleged nuclear attack by Putin

12 months ago

Politics

South Korea: Striking Seoul bus drivers to return to work

A rare bus drivers’ pay strike ended after agreement with their union and employers after earlier causing commuter chaos in South Korea’s capital. A wage strike involving thousands of bus drivers in

12 months ago

Politics

Germany’s postal service ceases domestic mail flights

Deutsche Post will no longer use aircraft to carry letters within Germany after more than six decades of doing so. The move aims to cut costs and reduce CO2 emissions — but

12 months ago

Innovations

German court rules Mercedes knew about cheat devices

German court rules Mercedes knew about cheat devices The Stuttgart Higher Regional Court on Thursday found that Mercedes Benz staff had deliberately fitted unauthorized devices to rig emissions levels in some models.

12 months ago

World

France set to commission new nuclear plant

France’s state-owned energy company EDF says it has approval to load a new nuclear plant with fuel. France plans to expand its nuclear sector, unlike Germany, which has shut it down France’s

12 months ago

Business

Nobel-prize winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman dies

The psychologist and author Daniel Kahneman, who won the Nobel Prize in economics in 2002, has died aged 90. He became well-known to the lay public in 2011 with his best-seller “Thinking,

12 months ago

Society

Germany star Rüdiger slams Islamist gesture allegation

German international footballer Antonio Rüdiger says “third parties” have sought to spread division — portraying him as an Islamist over a Ramadan gesture that he posted online. Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio

12 months ago

World

Colombia expels Argentine diplomats over Milei remarks

The action comes after Argentine President Javier Milei called Colombia’s Gustavo Petro a “terrorist” in a recent interview. Colombia has ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats after President Javier Milei called his Colombian counterpart Gustavo

12 months ago

Politics

Macron says Mercosur-EU deal is ‘very bad’ for both sides

French President Emmanuel Macron told Brazilian business leaders that a proposed trade deal between the European Union and South America’s Mercosur bloc is outdated and needs to be reworked. A potential trade

12 months ago

Business

Baltimore bridge collapse: Divers recover two bodies

The remains of two of the six missing road workers were recovered from the river after a container ship collapsed a major bridge in Baltimore. Four more workers are still missing. The

12 months ago

World

Slovakia says bear that wounded 5 shot dead

The bear had bit and scratched people in Slovakia, with one individual almost losing an eye. The Slovakian government wants to implement safety zones near towns and villages as a means to

12 months ago

Earth & Climate

Lufthansa, Verdi union reach deal for ground staff

The agreement means an end for now to mass strikes of ground personnel that had paralyzed German airports. Earlier strikes caused mass cancellations of Lufthansa flights. The airline Lufthansa and Verdi labor

12 months ago

World

Japan’s yen dips to 34-year low against US dollar

The Japanese yen has hit a decades-long low against the dollar, even after Japan’s central bank announced a hike in interest rates. Currency markets saw Japan’s yen dip to its lowest point against the

12 months ago

Innovations

What does Putin’s farcical ‘re-election’ mean for the EU?

Appeasement is off the table. Europe needs to unite and get serious about the truly existential threat that Putin’s brutal regime poses, Michael Emerson writes. Vladimir Putin now adds another six years

12 months ago

World

EU defence a priority even for eurosceptics: exclusive poll

Nearly half of Europeans agree Brussels should sharpen its military strategy, as the bloc faces up to a belligerent Russia and wavering US. More than one third of the most eurosceptic voters

12 months ago

Innovations

Tunisia sentences 4 to death over politician’s assassination

A Tunisia court has sentenced four people to death over the murder of prominent political leader Chokri Belaid. His death in 2013 sparked mass protests against the country’s then-ruling Islamists. A court

12 months ago

World

German economic institutes cut 2024 growth forecast to 0.1%

A combined report from leading economic think tanks in Germany has revised 2024 growth forecasts from 1.2% down to 0.1%. The country is also expected to dip into a technical recession after

12 months ago

Innovations

India summons US diplomat over Kejriwal comments

India’s Foreign Ministry has protested after the US joined Germany in raising concerns over the arrest of a leading opposition politician, Arvind Kejriwal. New Delhi summoned a US diplomat on Wednesday. India’s

12 months ago

Politics

Thailand parliament passes same-sex unions bill

The bill passed in the lower house still needs Senate approval and the king’s endorsement before it becomes law. Thailand’s lower house of parliament passed on Wednesday a bill that would legalize same-sex unions in

12 months ago

Society

China’s Xi Jinping meets with US executives

Chinese authorities are seeking to spur growth in the world’s second-largest economy, which is facing decreasing demand for exports. US companies in China have increasingly complained of an unfair business environment. Chinese President Xi

12 months ago

Politics

Germany: Several dead in long-distance bus crash

German police say several people have died in a crash involving a bus operated by transport company Flixbus. Police in the eastern German state of Saxony said at least five people were

12 months ago

Breaking news

US says it did not carry out airstrikes in Syria

The Pentagon has said that the US has not carried out air strikes in Syria after Syrian and Iranian state media blamed Washington for a dawn bombing on Tuesday. The United States

12 months ago

World

Brazil, France announce €1 billion Amazon investment plan

The two countries say they will raise an investment fund over the next four years to protect the Amazon rainforest. Relations between Paris and Brasilia have improved since Lula da Silva’s became

12 months ago

Politics

Brussels: Farmer protests turn violent, as EU ministers meet

Police fired tear gas and deployed water cannons to keep protesting farmers at bay as agriculture ministers from the bloc met a few steps away to revise proposals to ease the crisis.

12 months ago

Politics

Football: Germany’s Rüdiger sues over Ramadan gesture

German international footballer Antonio Rüdiger is pressing defamation charges against a journalist who accused him of supporting Islamic extremism. Experts differ in their interpretations of the gesture. Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio

12 months ago

World

EU asks Facebook, TikTok to identify and label AI deepfakes

The European Commission asked big social sites, like TikTok and Facebook, to clearly label political advertising and reduce “virality of content” that threatens the integrity of European elections this summer. The European Union

12 months ago

Innovations

Germany to set up border controls for the UEFA Euro 2024

As European countries like France raised terror alert levels after the attack on Moscow, Germany’s interior minister said border security will be bolstered ahead of this summer’s European Football Championship. Germany will introduce

12 months ago

World

Pakistan: 5 Chinese workers killed in bombing

A convoy of Chinese engineers was targeted by an attacker driving an explosive-laden vehicle, according to local authorities. Authorities in Pakistan said on Tuesday that five Chinese nationals were among six people killed in a suicide

12 months ago

World

Germany: Bahn, train drivers agree to 35-hour week in deal

Deutsche Bahn and the GDL train driver’s union have given more details of a pay-and-terms deal they struck on Monday, ending a long-running industrial dispute marked by several strikes. Germany’s national rail

12 months ago

Politics

Julian Assange can appeal extradition, UK High Court rules

The High Court in London has ruled that Julian Assange can continue his legal battle, unless the US promises within three weeks that he won’t face the death penalty. The legal saga

12 months ago

Politics

Evan Gershkovich: Russia extends pre-trial detention

The Wall Street Journal reporter accused by Moscow of spying has been ordered to remain behind bars. Gershkovich was arrested in March 2023. A court in Moscow on Tuesday ordered Wall Street Journal (WSJ)

12 months ago

World

Baltimore bridge collapses after ship collision

A large chunk of a 1.6-mile-long bridge was seen in a video completely collapsing into the water after a cargo ship collided with a pillar. Rescue efforts are ongoing. A portion of

12 months ago

Innovations

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ homes raided in sex trafficking probe

Footage of the raids at Combs’ properties showed helicopters circling. The hip-hop star has been accused of serious sex offences by multiple women. US Homeland Security agents probed two properties of hip-hop

12 months ago

World

Brazil probes Jair Bolsonaro’s stay at Hungarian embassy

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro faces multiple criminal investigations and had his passports confiscated last month. Police would not have been able to arrest him while he was staying at a foreign

12 months ago

Politics

Florida passes law restricting teen social media access

At a time when US federal government is pushing for a ban on TikTok, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a law restricting children’s access to social media. The law will come

12 months ago

Innovations

US, UK accuse China-linked hackers of spy campaign

US and UK officials accused Chinese hacking group APT31 — an abbreviation for “advanced persistent threat”— of targeting political figures. The US said their aim was to “repress” critics of Beijing. The

12 months ago

Innovations

Malawi: Call for ‘urgent support’ after disaster declared

Malawi’s President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera declared a state of disaster in 23 of its 28 districts on Saturday, hot on the heels of neighboring Zambia, which has also appealed for aid. The

12 months ago

Earth & Climate

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down by end of 2024

Boeing’s CEO will step down by the end of the year as part of a broader management shakeup at the company, which has been rocked by a series of safety mishaps in

12 months ago

World

Spain: Judge halts blocking of Telegram pending probe

A Spanish court has reversed course and halted a controversial order to temporarily suspend the Telegram messaging app nationwide. Media firms had complained of intellectual property rights violations. Judge Santiago Pedraz of

12 months ago

World

Papua New Guinea: Earthquake kills at least 5

The 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit the western part of Papua New Guinea, with officials saying hundreds of homes have been destroyed. Authorities in Papua New Guinea said at least five people were

12 months ago

Earth & Climate

Philippines summons Chinese envoy over latest reef clash

Manilla has dared Beijing to take legal action over its claims to a disputed reef in the South China Sea. China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea were already dismissed by

12 months ago

World

Germany’s brown hare population jumps to record high

Germany’s brown hare populations have declined massively since the 1980s. However, Germany’s hunting association has said population numbers increased last year, as dry weather allowed for more offspring. Germany’s population of brown

12 months ago

Earth & Climate

North Korea says Japan requested summit with Kim Jong Un

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has said high-level talks with North Korea are “important to resolve issues,” such as the abduction of Japanese nationals by North Korea decades ago. North Korean state

12 months ago

World

Senegal: Faye nears victory in presidential election

Several opposition candidates have congratulated Bassirou Diomaye Faye after he appeared to be ahead in preliminary tallies. However, the governing coalition has said it was sure there would be a runoff. Senegalese opposition

12 months ago

World

Simon Harris to become Ireland’s prime minister

Simon Harris has taken the helm of Ireland’s Fine Gael party after Leo Varadkar’s surprise resignation. Its left-wing rival, Sinn Fein, has been leading in opinion polls. Simon Harris on Sunday took

12 months ago

Politics

Brazil: Hundreds of homes destroyed in deadly floods

A severe storm has triggered flooding and landslides in southeastern Brazil, with heavy rain forcing thousands to flee. Heavy rains have brought destruction to Brazil, killing at least 25 people and forcing thousands

12 months ago

World

Senegal votes in presidential election to replace Macky Sall

The incumbent Macky Sall is not competing in the race, after wrapping a second term. Sall’s popularity has slumped after he unsuccessfully tried to postpone the vote to December. Voters in Senegal headed to

12 months ago

Politics

France raises terror alert after Moscow theater attack

France is increasing armed patrols after an “Islamic State” (IS) affiliate claimed an attack that killed over 130 in Moscow. IS has carried out multiple attacks in France, including on the Bataclan

12 months ago

World

Germany: Massive Autobahn pileup leaves 2 dead

Two people were killed and dozens injured in a series of crashes leading to a mass pileup in Bavaria. Rescue helicopters landed on the freeway, which was entirely closed, to assist police

12 months ago

World

Germany approves partial legalization of cannabis from April

The new law will allow adults to carry up to 25 grams of cannabis for their own consumption and store up to 50 grams at home. It is now slated to come

12 months ago

Innovations

UN: 2.2 billion people have no access to clean water

Almost 3.5 billion people do not have access to safe sanitation and one in two globally suffer from water scarcity for several months a year, a UN report says. It adds that

12 months ago

Earth & Climate

Blinken lands in Israel for Gaza talks with Netanyahu

The US secretary of state said he would advise Israel against going through with its planned ground assault in Rafah. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council will vote on a US-sponsored cease-fire resolution.

12 months ago

World

Haiti crisis worsens as transition council nears completion

As Haiti’s political parties verge on forming a security council, gangs have made advances in the capital city and reports of gunshots have emerged. Haiti’s gangs have made advances in Port-au-Prince, a

12 months ago

World

Venezuela neighbors decry latest arrests ahead of election

The latest arrests targeted two top aides of opposition leader Machado. Caracas has detained several politicians, rights activists and journalists ahead of its July presidential election. Several countries condemned on Thursday Venezuela’s arrest of

12 months ago

Politics

UN General Assembly adopts first AI resolution

Proposed by the US and co-sponsored by 123 other countries including China, the UN General Assembly’s resolution on artificial intelligence is meant to be an “important first step.” The United Nations General Assembly unanimously

12 months ago

Innovations

Football: North Korea loses 1-0 to Japan, cancels next game

Japan’s football association head told domestic media after the win over North Korea in Tokyo. He said he’d been told next week’s game could not take place in Pyongyang and asked if

12 months ago

World

India: Opposition says BJP froze its accounts ahead of vote

Congress, India’s main opposition party, has said it has been crippled ahead of elections starting next month. It accused Modi’s ruling party of freezing its bank accounts. India’s Congress party said on Thursday

12 months ago

Politics

Israel-Hamas war: Blinken calls Rafah offensive a ‘mistake’

US Secretary of State Blinken warned a major Israeli military operation in Rafah would be “a mistake.” The EU called for a pause to fighting in Gaza. DW rounds up developments in

12 months ago

World

Sweden joining NATO bolsters Baltic Sea security — Billstrom

Sweden’s foreign minister told DW that Sweden and Finland joining NATO would “significantly” improve Baltic Sea security and stability. Meanwhile, he predicted that the conflict with Russia would be “prolonged.” The accession

12 months ago

World

Indonesia elections: Opposition candidate contests result

Presidential candidate Anies Baswedan is seeking a new vote following Prabowo Subianto’s confirmation as the new leader of Indonesia. An unsuccessful presidential candidate filed a complaint at the Constitutional Court on Thursday,

12 months ago

Politics

Nuclear energy offers fossil fuel alternative — IAEA chief

Nuclear can play a key role combating global warming, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi has told DW. But it is not without its challenges, especially since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. International Atomic Energy

12 months ago

Politics

Afghanistan: 3 killed in suicide attack

A suicide bombing killed three people and injured twelve in front of a bank in the Afghan city of Kandahar. No ones has claimed responsibility for the attack yet. On Thursday, a

12 months ago

World

Germany: Wild boar shot after wandering through Mainz

Emergency services used a thermal imaging drone to track the sauntering swine. The incident comes after a wild boar sparked panic in Berlin last year when it was mistaken for an escaped

12 months ago

Earth & Climate

Germany’s Lufthansa values cost of strikes at €250 million

Lufthansa’s CFO has said strikes have had long-term impacts on the company’s operations. The airline had recorded bumper profits in 2023. Lufthansa, Germany’s flagship airline, estimated that industrial action by its staff

12 months ago

Innovations

LA Dodgers fire Ohtani interpreter for alleged theft

Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend Ippei Mizuhara has been fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and “massive theft.” Major League Baseball (MLB) team

12 months ago

World

Vietnam approves president’s resignation amid graft purge

Vietnam’s parliament has accepted the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong over alleged “violations and shortcomings.” The approval, amid a corruption crackdown, came after days of speculation. The Vietnamese parliament on Thursday

12 months ago

Politics

US unveils new, softened vehicle emissions targets

The US has revised its targets for future vehicle emissions after facing pushback from carmakers on more stringent original plans. Nevertheless, the government sought to tout the cuts that would still be

12 months ago

Earth & Climate

Reddit valued at $6.4 billion in Wall Street IPO

US-based social media platform Reddit makes its debut on the New York stock market exchange, after the first big tech IPO in years. American social media company Redditmakes its trading debut on

12 months ago

Business

Haiti: Gang violence spreads as talks continue

Negotiations to form a Haitian transitional council advanced on Wednesday as gang violence spread to an upmarket suburb. The United States airlifted more citizens to safety but said no military decisions have

12 months ago

World

Japan: 5.3 magnitude earthquake north of Tokyo

A medium-sized earthquake, with its epicenter north of Tokyo, has rattled buildings in Japan. No tsunami warning was issued in the aftermath. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 hit the east of Japan on Thursday

12 months ago

World

German birth rate drops steeply against backdrop of unease

Germany’s birth rate has fallen to its lowest level in 15 years, according to a study. The authors suspect that global crises may have played a role in putting potential parents off,

12 months ago

Society

Fossil fuel majors miss the mark on climate targets

Despite corporate messaging touting a low-carbon future, many of the world’s top oil and gas companies are failing to meet global climate goals. And they’re making plans to expand. Nearly a decade

12 months ago

Earth & Climate