Trump seeks $1.5T for defense, 10% cut to domestic programs
Trump seeks $1.5T for defense, 10% cut to domestic programs
Summary: The US budget proposals come as Washington faces rising costs from the Iran war and seeks to rebuild weapons stockpiles. The president said he also wants to cut back or eliminate "woke, weaponized and wasteful programs."
Turkey and Armenia: When will the border crossings open?
Turkey and Armenia: When will the border crossings open?
Summary: Hostility between the two neighbors isolated them from each other for decades. Now Turkey's business community hopes the recent rapprochement will bring trade benefits. New logistics routes could boost the local economy.
Iran war: One downed US fighter jet pilot rescued
Iran war: One downed US fighter jet pilot rescued
Summary: One crew member of a US fighter jet downed over Iran has been rescued and an operation to find another is still underway, according to US and Israeli media. Follow DW for more.
Greek ministers resign over EU farming subsidy scandal
Greek ministers resign over EU farming subsidy scandal
Summary: A scandal over the misuse of EU subsidies has triggered ministerial resignations in Greece. Beneficiaries allegedly made claims for land and livestock they did not own, waved through by lawmakers seeking votes.
Cuba: 2,000 prisoners pardoned in Holy Week gesture
Cuba: 2,000 prisoners pardoned in Holy Week gesture
Summary: The move, which Cuba has described as a "humanitarian" gesture, comes after the United States allowed a Russian oil tanker to deliver crude to the island. But tensions between Havana and Washington persist.
Ukraine: Kharkiv under repeated attack on 1,500th day of war
Ukraine: Kharkiv under repeated attack on 1,500th day of war
Summary: Ukrainian authorities say Russia is deploying "new tactics" as the city of Kharkiv comes under rolling aerial assaults from missiles and drones fitted with jet engines. Six people have been killed across Ukraine.
Myanmar coup leader Min Aung Hlaing elected president
Myanmar coup leader Min Aung Hlaing elected president
Summary: Myanmar's parliament has elected junta chief Min Aung Hlaing as president of the Southeast Asian country. He has effectively led Myanmar since the 2021 coup that ousted the democratic government led by Aung San Suu Kyi.
India news: Modi, Gandhi invoke Jesus Christ's teachings on Good Friday
India news: Modi, Gandhi invoke Jesus Christ's teachings on Good Friday
Summary: Indian leaders marked Good Friday with messages of reflection, compassion and unity. Meanwhile, an Iranian crude oil tanker bound for India has diverted to China.
Germany's peace movement gears up for its traditional Easter peace marches, overshadowed by war and possible conscription
Germany's peace movement gears up for its traditional Easter peace marches, overshadowed by war and possible conscription
Summary: Germany's peace movement is gearing up for its traditional Easter peace marches, with the war in the Middle East and the possible reintroduction of conscription causing anxiety among Germans.
Germany news: Economist suggests autobahn speed limit amid Iran-enduced fuel price spike
Germany news: Economist suggests autobahn speed limit amid Iran-enduced fuel price spike
Summary: A leading economist has recommended a temporary highway speed limit due to rising fuel costs amid the Iran war. Meanwhile, protesters are gearing up for annual Easter peace marches. DW has the latest.
Are Iran-allied paramilitaries dragging Iraq into the war?
Are Iran-allied paramilitaries dragging Iraq into the war?
Summary: After a large convoy of Iraqis crossed into Iran this week, observers worried they would join Iran's war effort against the US and Israel. But, experts say, Iraq's situation is way more complicated than that.
Artemis II astronauts leave Earth's orbit, rocket towards Moon
Artemis II astronauts leave Earth's orbit, rocket towards Moon
Summary: Artemis II astronauts have officially begun their journey to the Moon after conducting a successful thruster firing. Humans are set to fly around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years.
Macron dismisses Trump's 'inelegant' dig about his marriage
Macron dismisses Trump's 'inelegant' dig about his marriage
Summary: Trump took a dig at Macron while lambasting NATO, saying the French president's wife "treats him extremely badly." Macron rejected the notion that the Middle East conflict be treated as a "show."
Trump removes Attorney General Pam Bondi
Trump removes Attorney General Pam Bondi
Summary: Bondi has faced criticism in Washington over her handling of investigative files related to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Germany: Chancellor Merz has never been more unpopular
Germany: Chancellor Merz has never been more unpopular
Summary: The CDU/CSU and SPD made many promises to voters. But according to polls, Germans are deeply disappointed with the governing coalition and have little hope that things will improve.
Burkina Faso: Army behind most civilian deaths — report
Burkina Faso: Army behind most civilian deaths — report
Summary: Human Rights Watch says Burkina Faso's security forces and allied militias "appear to be more brutal and violent" than militant groups. The Fulani ethnic group has reportedly been one of the targets.
Hungary's government accused of spying on opposition as key election nears
Hungary's government accused of spying on opposition as key election nears
Summary: Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government used the country's intelligence service to spy on the opposition Tisza Party, says investigative platform Direkt36. What does this mean for the upcoming parliamentary election?
Middle East war: Few solutions to fuel shortages in Africa
Middle East war: Few solutions to fuel shortages in Africa
Summary: Africa is running low on fuel. The US-Israel-Iran war has sent fuel prices skyrocketing. Are African countries doing enough to calm the fuel market?
As Iran war rages, Europe gears up for energy crisis
As Iran war rages, Europe gears up for energy crisis
Summary: The EU is waking up to an energy crisis and asking people to reduce energy consumption, as fears of a supply crunch set in. Energy analysts are calling for concrete measures and a boost in investments for renewables.
Uganda: Four children stabbed dead at Kampala kindergarten
Uganda: Four children stabbed dead at Kampala kindergarten
Summary: The suspected assailant was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody. His motive remains unclear.
Semenya hits out at impact of Olympic ban on DSD athletes
Semenya hits out at impact of Olympic ban on DSD athletes
Summary: Caster Semenya has had her gender scrutinized in public for years after winning two Olympic golds. She has hit out at what she sees as a policy that disproportionately affects athletes with sexual differences.
'Drill baby drill': Trump opens wilderness to big energy
'Drill baby drill': Trump opens wilderness to big energy
Summary: America's beloved national parks and public lands face conservation rollbacks and sell-offs as the Trump administration pushes for fossil fuel and timber extraction.
Wealth tax: Why are countries afraid to tax the ultrarich?
Wealth tax: Why are countries afraid to tax the ultrarich?
Summary: Growing income inequality and public displays of billionaire power are increasing calls for new income and wealth taxes aimed at the world's richest individuals. Can wealth ever be taxed fairly?
How US 'Liberation Day' tariffs reshaped global trade
How US 'Liberation Day' tariffs reshaped global trade
Summary: One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost — and who is footing the bill.
UNESCO World Heritage sites facing the heat
UNESCO World Heritage sites facing the heat
Summary: From Easter Island to the Great Wall of China, many of the world's most iconic cultural heritage sites are under threat from rising temperatures linked to climate change.
World Cup 2026: Iraq qualify but Iran doubts loom
World Cup 2026: Iraq qualify but Iran doubts loom
Summary: Iraq have overcome tough circumstances to reach the World Cup for the first time in 30 years, with the lineup now complete. But Iran's potential withdrawal still hangs over a tournament fraught with political issues.
Germany: Conservatives call cannabis legalization 'a nonstarter' as 2-year report is filed
Germany: Conservatives call cannabis legalization 'a nonstarter' as 2-year report is filed
Summary: Conservatives see a two-year report on Germany's partial legalization of cannabis as evidence that it's been a failure. While the findings may be more nuanced, researchers did identify several problems.
Germany's Merz sees backlash over Syrian refugee comment
Germany's Merz sees backlash over Syrian refugee comment
Summary: According to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, 80% of Syrians living in Germany are to return to their home country within the next three years. The chancellor's remark has drawn fierce criticism.
Russian military plane crash in Crimea kills at least 29
Russian military plane crash in Crimea kills at least 29
Summary: The plane crashed in a mountainous forest area not far from Crimea's capital, Simferopol. Since the Kremlin sent troops into Ukraine, incidents involving Russian military planes have occurred frequently.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump's politics put off German fans
FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump's politics put off German fans
Summary: Many German fans are torn on whether to travel to the US for this summer's major football tournament.
Tiger Woods 'stepping away' for treatment after DUI arrest
Tiger Woods 'stepping away' for treatment after DUI arrest
Summary: Tiger Woods has announced a break from golf four days after he crashed his SUV and was arrested for driving under influence. Fans had been awaiting his return at the Masters this month.
Serbian local elections: Is Vucic's party losing its grip?
Serbian local elections: Is Vucic's party losing its grip?
Summary: Serbia's ruling SNS once again secured victories in local elections — but sometimes just by a few hundred votes. Narrowing margins suggest a shifting political landscape and growing momentum for anti-government protests.
Mediterranean sharks are vanishing in a legal void
Mediterranean sharks are vanishing in a legal void
Summary: Along Libya's coast, sharks — including breeding females — are sold unchecked. With little enforcement and growing financial pressure on fishermen, vulnerable species are spiraling toward extinction.
Germany: Conservatives link immigration with crime
Germany: Conservatives link immigration with crime
Summary: Will German citizens feel safer if more immigrants are deported? Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been giving that impression. But the reality is more complex.
Were Grandma and Grandpa Nazis?
Were Grandma and Grandpa Nazis?
Summary: What did our forebears do during the Nazi era? A subject long shrouded in silence in German families. Now, the US National Archives has made millions of NSDAP membership cards available online.
FIFA World Cup: Which German players will make the final cut?
FIFA World Cup: Which German players will make the final cut?
Summary: Several players on Germany's national football team have really stood out during the squad's recent test matches ahead of this summer's major soccer tournament.
After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?
After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?
Summary: The Iran war could end soon or drag on for much longer. Whenever the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply chains can bounce back.
Germany beat Ghana to complete confidence-boosting March
Germany beat Ghana to complete confidence-boosting March
Summary: A late winner from Stuttgart's Deniz Undav secured a second friendly win in a week for Germany. With the FIFA World Cup just 10 weeks away, Julian Nagelsmann's team will be starting to believe they can win it all.
Air Canada CEO to retire after English-only condolence furor
Air Canada CEO to retire after English-only condolence furor
Summary: Air Canada has announced that CEO Michael Rousseau will retire later this year. This follows public criticism of his failure to voice condolences in French as well as English after two pilots were killed in a collision.
How to fix Germany's costly health care system
How to fix Germany's costly health care system
Summary: A special commission has presented a raft of proposals aimed at curbing Germany's spiraling health care costs. But whether the government can impose them is another matter.
Finnish police say stray Ukrainian drone carried warhead
Finnish police say stray Ukrainian drone carried warhead
Summary: Finnish authorities are investigating two drones that crashed in southern Finland. Kyiv apologized for the incident, with Ukraine's Zelenskyy saying he and Finland's Stubb are on the same page.
Germany: Stranded humpback whale moving again
Germany: Stranded humpback whale moving again
Summary: Having barely budged the previous night, the whale stranded off Germany's Baltic coast for a week finally moved again late Monday. But after showing signs of deterioration, experts aren't sure where it's going next.
Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues
Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues
Summary: Germany is keen for Syrian refugees to return home. The visit by interim Syrian President al-Sharaa highlights shifting policies on repatriation and regional stability — despite accusations of human rights violations.
The pleasure of books in the digital age
The pleasure of books in the digital age
Summary: The digitization of global literature has brought vast libraries to our fingertips. But the quiet power of a physical book offers a rare escape from constant digital noise.
Amnesty flags FIFA World Cup human rights risks
Amnesty flags FIFA World Cup human rights risks
Summary: The human rights group has sounded the alarm about risks faced by visitors to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It goes as far as to describe the situation in the United States as a "human rights emergency."
Pope Leo condemns using God to justify war in Palm Sunday mass
Pope Leo condemns using God to justify war in Palm Sunday mass
Summary: The pope has said God rejects the prayers of those who wage war and have "hands full of blood." Leo has also prayed especially for Christians in the Middle East during a Palm Sunday Mass.
Finland reports drone crashes, alleges territorial violation
Finland reports drone crashes, alleges territorial violation
Summary: Two unidentified drones crashed in southern Finland. According to the country's prime minister, the drones may have been Ukrainian drones that strayed into Finnish airspace.
Russia wants to legalize cars stolen in EU
Russia wants to legalize cars stolen in EU
Summary: Vehicles stolen in the EU may soon be legally registered in Russia. One German police union fears this could lead to an increase in car thefts in Europe.
Russian students duped into signing contracts with military
Russian students duped into signing contracts with military
Summary: University students are being recruited to serve in drone units fighting Ukraine. They are offered lucrative contracts and promised they won't be sent to the front. Reports suggest those promises are not always kept.
France: Two new arrests over foiled Bank of America attack
France: Two new arrests over foiled Bank of America attack
Summary: French police arrested two more suspects over a foiled attack on Bank of America's Paris offices. The custody of the first arrested suspect arrested has been extended.
UK police question suspect after Derby car incident
UK police question suspect after Derby car incident
Summary: Seven people were seriously injured when a car plowed into pedestrians in the central English city of Derby. A man, who is originally from India, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Germany news: Prognosis 'not good' for humpback whale
Germany news: Prognosis 'not good' for humpback whale
Summary: Hopes that a whale stranded in shallow waters off the Baltic coast can be guided back to the ocean are fading. Meanwhile, hundreds escaped from a nightclub that became engulfed in flames.
German public sector keen to end reliance on US tech
German public sector keen to end reliance on US tech
Summary: Government agencies depend on US-based servers and software, making them potentially vulnerable to political pressure and even blackmail. How can Germany achieve digital sovereignty?
Zelenskyy visits Doha as Ukraine, Qatar sign defense pact
Zelenskyy visits Doha as Ukraine, Qatar sign defense pact
Summary: Ukraine and Qatar have agreed to cooperate on high-tech projects and share battlefield expertise on countering missile and drone threats.
Nestle says thieves stole 12 tons of KitKat chocolate bars
Nestle says thieves stole 12 tons of KitKat chocolate bars
Summary: "We've always encouraged people to have a break with KitKat," the company said, "but it seems thieves have taken the message too literally."
Belgium's state-owned railway shines light on Holocaust role
Belgium's state-owned railway shines light on Holocaust role
Summary: A Holocaust survivor and the son of a Nazi collaborator have shared their experiences at Brussels' Train World museum. Talking to students, they warned of the dangers of forgetting history.
Whale stranded off Germany's coast gets stuck again
Whale stranded off Germany's coast gets stuck again
Summary: The unlucky humpback was spotted stranded on a sandbank in the Bay of Wismar, less than two days after being set free.
Pope Leo tells Monaco to use 'gift of smallness' for good
Pope Leo tells Monaco to use 'gift of smallness' for good
Summary: Pope Leo XIV decried the widening gap between the rich and poor during a visit to the tiny European principality. He called on the ultra-wealthy residents of the tax haven to channel their prosperity toward justice.
Solar is winning the energy race
Solar is winning the energy race
Summary: The world's cheapest power source is scaling at warp speed, pushing coal, gas and nuclear aside.
At 40, Lady Gaga isn't done revolutionizing pop music
At 40, Lady Gaga isn't done revolutionizing pop music
Summary: As iconic as she is outlandish, Lady Gaga has left quite a mark on the world of music. Here's how she reinvented pop — and reached millions by opening up about her trauma and illness.
Florian Wirtz inspires Germany past Switzerland
Florian Wirtz inspires Germany past Switzerland
Summary: Germany beat Switzerland 4-3 in an entertaining World Cup warm-up in Basel. Two goals and two assists from Liverpool's Florian Wirtz secured a confidence-boosting victory for Julian Nagelsmann's team.
Russian attack on World Heritage sites in Ukrainian city of Lviv causes uproar
Russian attack on World Heritage sites in Ukrainian city of Lviv causes uproar
Summary: Several World Heritage sites were hit in the latest Russian attack on Lviv in western Ukraine. Ukraine has called on Russia to be completely isolated in the cultural sector.
Austria plans to ban social media for under-14s
Austria plans to ban social media for under-14s
Summary: Austria is set to follow other countries in curbing young people's access to social media. The three-party governing coalition plans to present a draft law by the end of June.
Germany: Mental health patients struggle to get help
Germany: Mental health patients struggle to get help
Summary: Waiting lists for psychotherapy are full-to-bursting in Germany, with patients often waiting more than a year for treatment. Now a row has erupted over planned fee cuts for therapists in the public healthcare system.
Daylight saving time: A history of fact, folklore and fuss
Daylight saving time: A history of fact, folklore and fuss
Summary: From wartime strategy to Halloween lobbying lore, the legacy of daylight saving time is tangled in culture, commerce and contested claims.
Fighting in Iran: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?
Fighting in Iran: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?
Summary: Supply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets: The current war in the Middle East brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into stagflation. How bad is the current crisis?
Merz criticized for selective approach to international law
Merz criticized for selective approach to international law
Summary: Dozens of legal scholars have called on the German government to condemn the US operations in Iran and Venezuela. They argue that if violations of international law go unpunished, the rule of law erodes.
European NATO defense spending rose by almost 20% in 2025
European NATO defense spending rose by almost 20% in 2025
Summary: European NATO members and Canada increased their defense spending by an aggregate of 19.6% in 2025, the second consecutive year at that rate. German defense spending, famously sluggish to rise, reached 2.4% of GDP.
'Looksmaxxing' — the manosphere beauty cult
'Looksmaxxing' — the manosphere beauty cult
Summary: The online trend with roots in misogyny encourages socially isolated young men to undertake painful practices to gain beauty and status — and its language is reaching the White House.
Germany: Building sector warns of spiralling costs
Germany: Building sector warns of spiralling costs
Summary: Germany has a desperate shortage of affordable housing. The government's modernization of the construction law seems to be failing to get more homes built at "turbo" speed.
Lufthansa and the role of big business in the Holocaust
Lufthansa and the role of big business in the Holocaust
Summary: German airline Lufthansa is one of many big-name brands that collaborated with the Nazis during the Holocaust. As the airline celebrates its 100th anniversary, why does its Nazi past continue to fly under the radar?
Smart sleepers could be the glow-up night trains need
Smart sleepers could be the glow-up night trains need
Summary: Europe has a bit of an on-off relationship with night trains. A Berlin team's smart cabin concept could lead to greater commitment.
World Cup 2026: Cost, Trump and travel give fans pause
World Cup 2026: Cost, Trump and travel give fans pause
Summary: As teams battle it out for the final six spots, loyal fans are making plans for World Cup 2026. DW spoke to supporters across the world to hear about five-figure expenditure, visa uncertainty and safety concerns.
UN recognizes slave trade as gravest crime against humanity
UN recognizes slave trade as gravest crime against humanity
Summary: The UN General Assembly has passed the resolution on transatlantic slavery despite opposition from the US and European countries.
Hungarian election: Will Europe's far-right help Orban win?
Hungarian election: Will Europe's far-right help Orban win?
Summary: Leading European populists are throwing their weight behind Viktor Orban's reelection campaign. But the Hungarian prime minister lags behind the opposition due to talk of corruption, scandal and his Russian ties.
Germany's Left Party rocked by antisemitism allegations
Germany's Left Party rocked by antisemitism allegations
Summary: In a resolution, a state‑level branch of the socialist Left Party has rejected the "Zionism that actually exists today." Are they denying Israel's right to exist? Is the resolution antisemitic?
Germany debates rape law to tackle AI and online abuse
Germany debates rape law to tackle AI and online abuse
Summary: Calls are growing for Germany to update its rape law after a celebrity case involving "deepfakes" caused an uproar. Campaigners are also pushing for a move to the "only yes means yes" principle of active consent.
Iran war boosts strategic significance of South Caucasus
Iran war boosts strategic significance of South Caucasus
Summary: With war raging in Iran, the South Caucasus has become one of the few stable corridors between Asia and Europe. Nowhere are the conflict's opportunities and risks more visible than in Azerbaijan.
Germany's green reputation hits a crossroads
Germany's green reputation hits a crossroads
Summary: Germany's new climate spend is big on wind power and e‑mobility. Some call it real momentum, others say it’s basically a green band‑aid.
Is VW eyeing Iron Dome parts production at German plant?
Is VW eyeing Iron Dome parts production at German plant?
Summary: A report in the Financial Times says Volkswagen is considering producing defense components for Israel. A VW spokesperson told DW the company was exploring "viable options."
Is Iran cashing in millions from Strait of Hormuz blockade?
Is Iran cashing in millions from Strait of Hormuz blockade?
Summary: An Iranian lawmaker claims Tehran is quietly charging tankers up to $2 million for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The move threatens to turn the key waterway into a high-stakes toll booth.
From Goethe to Soraya: German-Iranian stories
From Goethe to Soraya: German-Iranian stories
Summary: It's hard to imagine now, but Iran and Germany were once surprisingly close. A master poet, a German "Lawrence of Arabia," and an empress all played a role in this shared history.
WNBA's labor deal is a structural shift for women's sports
WNBA's labor deal is a structural shift for women's sports
Summary: America's top women's basketball league just agreed to a new CBA. It will have a significant impact on women's sport.
NASA plans moon base instead of orbital lunar station
NASA plans moon base instead of orbital lunar station
Summary: New NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says the US space agency will pivot from launching an orbiting lunar station to constructing a base on the moon's surface. It comes amid a renewed moon race with Russia and China.
Who wins what in the EU's new trade deal with Australia?
Who wins what in the EU's new trade deal with Australia?
Summary: Squeezed by Trump's tariffs and China's industrial muscle, the EU and Australia bury old trade disputes to finalize a long-delayed free trade deal.
American apocalypse: The end 'feels personal and imminent'
American apocalypse: The end 'feels personal and imminent'
Summary: Social psychologists in the US found that a third of people surveyed feel the world will end in their lifetimes. That's not only depressing; it also affects people's sense of agency when faced by war or climate change.
Germany's AfD: The new neoliberal workers' party?
Germany's AfD: The new neoliberal workers' party?
Summary: Workers in Germany are increasingly voting for the far-right, populist Alternative for Germany party. That is despite the fact the party's platform is not even particularly worker-friendly.
Germany laments Trump's 'avoidable, unnecessary' Iran war
Germany laments Trump's 'avoidable, unnecessary' Iran war
Summary: Marking 75 years since the Foreign Ministry's post-war reformation, Germany's president and foreign minister warned of "profound change" in ties with Berlin's most important ally, the US, amid an "unnecessary" Iran war.
Australia and EU strike free trade deal
Australia and EU strike free trade deal
Summary: The European Union and Australia have agreed on a sweeping new trade deal, compromising to boost exports in the face of global uncertainty over trade.
Argentina's 'Dirty War' still on trial 50 years later
Argentina's 'Dirty War' still on trial 50 years later
Summary: Some 30,000 people were "disappeared" under the brutal military dictatorship that ruled Argentina from 1976 to 1983. Victims are still fighting for justice.
Germany: Merz's government is running out of time
Germany: Merz's government is running out of time
Summary: The government in Berlin is under pressure to get major reforms underway. But Merz's coalition partner, the SPD, stands severely weakened following two defeats in state elections, and now finds it hard to compromise.
Report: Hungary using more Russian oil, despite EU phase out
Report: Hungary using more Russian oil, despite EU phase out
Summary: A new report by the Center for the Study of Democracy, shared exclusively with DW, says that Hungary has increased its dependence on Russian oil since 2021. It has also become highly dependent on Russian gas.
Asian markets tumble, but Europe, US rally on Trump optimism
Asian markets tumble, but Europe, US rally on Trump optimism
Summary: Markets in Asia nosedived as trading restarted on Monday. Europe's indices were headed in the same direction, until optimistic Iran comments from Donald Trump prompted traders in Europe and the US to start buying again.
Iran's energy sites still on Trump's target list
Iran's energy sites still on Trump's target list
Summary: US President Trump has delayed strikes on Iran's power plants for five days, citing "productive" talks with Tehran. DW asks what infrastructure US forces could still bomb to force a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
How Africa gets shortchanged in trade with Europe
How Africa gets shortchanged in trade with Europe
Summary: The establishment of free trade between much of both continents for half a century has created growth in many areas. However, the data analysis shows that Africa remains on unequal footing.
Iranians and Israelis united through music
Iranians and Israelis united through music
Summary: The Berlin-based music ensemble Sistanagila brings together musicians from Iran and Israel who offer a message of hope for a better future.
Alexandra Popp and Borussia Dortmund: A sign of the times
Alexandra Popp and Borussia Dortmund: A sign of the times
Summary: Germany's most famous female footballer has signed for a third-division team. The transfer will have huge impacts across the women's game in Germany.
What's next for Germany's troubled car giants?
What's next for Germany's troubled car giants?
Summary: German automakers are in a crisis due to stagnant sales, falling profits and constant strategy shifts. Can the industry recover?
Earth's climate more unbalanced than ever, WMO warns
Earth's climate more unbalanced than ever, WMO warns
Summary: The world's oceans have broken heat records for nine straight years, glaciers are retreating and extreme weather is killing thousands. The only way to avoid the worst is to urgently ditch fossil fuels.
Germany launches alliance to fairly recruit skilled workers
Germany launches alliance to fairly recruit skilled workers
Summary: Germany needs new talent for its labor market — and fresh ideas to ensure that foreign workers not only come, but also stay. New initiatives are now emerging to help businesses and skilled workers.
Amazonia's Indigenous peoples dismantle Western cliches
Amazonia's Indigenous peoples dismantle Western cliches
Summary: Indigenous peoples and the Amazon rainforest have often been exoticized. A new exhibition challenges these long-held tropes.
Navigation satellites guide the world — and its wars
Navigation satellites guide the world — and its wars
Summary: From smartphone maps to precision weapons, satellite navigation underpins modern life and war. Global navigation satellite systems have become indispensable, and that's made them vulnerable to disruption and attack.
At 97, Japan's art icon Yayoi Kusama is Instagram-ready
At 97, Japan's art icon Yayoi Kusama is Instagram-ready
Summary: Despite her age, Yayoi Kusama's art and its subject matter remain highly relevant. A retrospective of the Japanese artist's work is now on show at Museum Ludwig in Cologne.
Using every drop: Physics answers a crucial kitchen question
Using every drop: Physics answers a crucial kitchen question
Summary: How long does it take for the last drop of milk or oil to drip out of the bottle? US scientists have probed this everyday conundrum.
An answer to US drought conditions may be in the toilet
An answer to US drought conditions may be in the toilet
Summary: Americans are willing to fork out extra money each month to drink recycled wastewater. With climate change intensifying drought in several regions, cities are exploring ways to turn sewage into drinking water.
Salman Rushdie on why tyrants fear artists
Salman Rushdie on why tyrants fear artists
Summary: As the renowned writer tours Germany to discuss his latest book, "The Eleventh Hour," he explains why he chooses to remain optimistic despite all of the world's reasons to despair.
BTS: Everything you need to know about the K-pop comeback of the year
BTS: Everything you need to know about the K-pop comeback of the year
Summary: After a four-year hiatus and the end of their military service, BTS are returning as a full group. With a new album, a Netflix livestream and a major world tour on the horizon, the K-pop icons are entering a new chapter.
Iran war: Why is the South Pars gas field so important?
Iran war: Why is the South Pars gas field so important?
Summary: An attack on Iran's key South Pars gas field has rattled global energy markets, raised fears of further escalation and driven oil prices even higher.
Nuclear's cleanup cost threatens the expansion dream
Nuclear's cleanup cost threatens the expansion dream
Summary: Countries are racing to build new reactors. But we've barely figured out how to clean up the old ones — and the bill is potentially staggering.
Bayern Munich's Karl and Urbig in latest Germany squad
Bayern Munich's Karl and Urbig in latest Germany squad
Summary: Julian Nagelsmann's latest Germany squad includes a host of new names. The 2026 World Cup is less than three months away.
The people remodelling homes with reclaimed ruins
The people remodelling homes with reclaimed ruins
Summary: Cities are quietly becoming raw‑material hubs as urban miners add rubble to the carbon‑saving construction supply chain.
'Value of African football will go down' after AFCON final u-turn
'Value of African football will go down' after AFCON final u-turn
Summary: After Senegal were stripped of their title and Morocco were crowned winners, African football faces some big questions.
Iran war triggers helium shortage, hits semiconductor supply
Iran war triggers helium shortage, hits semiconductor supply
Summary: Rising tension in the Middle East is rattling high-end chipmakers. Among the latest geopolitical uncertainties for the industry is a shortage of helium that could slow global production.
The internet was supposed to be free. What went wrong?
The internet was supposed to be free. What went wrong?
Summary: Thirty years ago, countercultural thinkers declared the internet an independent space. Today, it's controlled by a handful of corporations. Were we deceived?
No more big spenders: Iran war to dent Gulf state investment
No more big spenders: Iran war to dent Gulf state investment
Summary: Gulf states like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE have invested, or promised to invest, trillions around the world, everywhere from America to Africa. The Iran war may see their money spent closer to home.
The German village running on its own juice
The German village running on its own juice
Summary: While war in the Middle East has sent oil prices soaring and households bracing for higher bills, one tiny German village has spent 30 years making itself immune to exactly this kind of shock.
Ancient graffiti reveals scenes of everyday life in Pompeii
Ancient graffiti reveals scenes of everyday life in Pompeii
Summary: A growing number of researchers are turning to Pompeii's graffiti to better understand the lives, humor and concerns of ordinary people nearly 2,000 years ago. Spoiler alert: They liked gladiators.
What does the Iran war mean for the US defense sector?
What does the Iran war mean for the US defense sector?
Summary: US defense companies are being called on to ramp up production to meet fresh demand from the war in Iran. It opens up an existing rift between them and the Trump administration.
World Cup 2026: Is the US-Iran war an ethical tipping point?
World Cup 2026: Is the US-Iran war an ethical tipping point?
Summary: The US is the main host of the 2026 World Cup. But it's currently at war with Iran, which has qualified for the tournament. The ethical conflicts of this soccer competition grow more complex each week.
Iran war: Why gold prices are not soaring
Iran war: Why gold prices are not soaring
Summary: Gold is typically seen as a safe haven, especially in times of war and other crises. Notwithstanding the ongoing war in Iran, the price is steady. What's driving the stability?
Can Trump sell the MAGA crowd on soccer with the World Cup?
Can Trump sell the MAGA crowd on soccer with the World Cup?
Summary: Donald Trump has mobilized around right-wing coded sports like MMA and wrestling, but his soccer World Cup push is a cultural clash.
Oscars 2026: 'One Battle After Another' wins Best Picture
Oscars 2026: 'One Battle After Another' wins Best Picture
Summary: "Frankenstein" and "Sinners" were the other big winners of Hollywood's biggest night, with Michael B. Jordan taking the Best Actor Award and Jessie Buckley Best Actress.
Celebrated philosopher Jürgen Habermas dies aged 96
Celebrated philosopher Jürgen Habermas dies aged 96
Summary: One of Germany's greatest postwar intellectuals, he continuously argued for a robust and inclusive democracy. His passing marks the end of an era.
US-Israeli strikes damage Iran's cultural heritage sites
US-Israeli strikes damage Iran's cultural heritage sites
Summary: UNESCO World Heritage Sites are at risk, with several monuments, including palaces and a historic mosque, already damaged by US and Israeli strikes, which began on February 28.
US eases oil sanctions at an ideal time for Russia
US eases oil sanctions at an ideal time for Russia
Summary: The United States has further eased sanctions on oil from Russia in an attempt to bring energy prices down as strikes on Iran continue. The news is a huge boost to the Kremlin, just when it needed one.
White hydrogen: The hidden gas that could transform energy
White hydrogen: The hidden gas that could transform energy
Summary: Trillions of tons of hydrogen lie in Earth's crust. Can a Bavarian geologist unlock this clean and cheap energy source?
Dealing with annoying people might make you age faster
Dealing with annoying people might make you age faster
Summary: Stressful people in your life are linked to faster biological aging, a US study finds. Forced proximity — especially with family — appears to worsen the effect.
Who will win the Oscars?
Summary: Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" and Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" are favorites in top categories, while Timothee Chalamet's viral moment has rocked awards season.
Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis': The future is now
Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis': The future is now
Summary: Lang's classic 1927 silent film, which was set in 2026, predicted a world that now looks eerily familiar, with a robot hinting at the future direction of AI.
Iran war risks long-term toxic legacy for people and nature that ripples beyond borders
Iran war risks long-term toxic legacy for people and nature that ripples beyond borders
Summary: The fallout from fighting in the Middle East, from burning oil refineries to sunken ships, threatens lasting repercussions for the health of the region's people, water and food supplies, and ecosystems.
WAFCON 2026: A 'combination of factors' behind postponement
WAFCON 2026: A 'combination of factors' behind postponement
Summary: African football's governing body CAF says it made the decision to postpone it's top women's tournament to ensure "the best possible conditions." It's not the first time the tournament has been moved at short notice.
World Cup 2026: Jordan fans frustrated by US visa hurdles
World Cup 2026: Jordan fans frustrated by US visa hurdles
Summary: Jordan is set to make its World Cup debut, but military conflict and the US government may keep fans at home. Those wishing to travel with their team are calling for answers on visas from FIFA and the US.
Iran war roils oil trade, casting doubt on US fossil fuel push
Iran war roils oil trade, casting doubt on US fossil fuel push
Summary: The Iran war has sent oil and gas prices surging. As countries like the US double down on fossil fuels, experts say the conflict shows how speeding up homegrown renewables is the only way to avoid future energy crises.
Fears grow for Iran's women's football team
Fears grow for Iran's women's football team
Summary: Calls are growing for Australia to offer asylum to the Iranian national team at the Asian Cup. With serious punishment looming, five players have reportedly escaped Iran's supervision amid safety concerns.
Plasticizer chemical levels in German children raise concern
Plasticizer chemical levels in German children raise concern
Summary: Tests in Germany show children and teens are contaminated with banned plasticizers. You may never have heard of these potentially toxic chemicals, but they're everywhere, including clothes, cosmetics and food packaging.
One in three Gen Z men want obedient women
One in three Gen Z men want obedient women
Summary: Many young men embrace deeply conservative gender roles, a new international study finds. Is social media stoking the return of traditionalism?
Formula 1 in 2026: Just Formula E on steroids?
Formula 1 in 2026: Just Formula E on steroids?
Summary: Formula 1 is kicking off the new season with some big rule changes. Drivers will have to focus on energy management—and not everyone is thrilled about it. Plus, there are two new teams: Audi and Cadillac.
Ecosystem collapse could fuel next global security crisis
Ecosystem collapse could fuel next global security crisis
Summary: Debt-for-nature swaps and conservation funds to halt biodiversity loss are gaining traction as governments link ecosystem collapse to geopolitical instability.
F1's Laura Müller continuing to blaze a trail for women
F1's Laura Müller continuing to blaze a trail for women
Summary: Laura Müller is Formula 1's first female race engineer, taking crucial decisions for Haas driver Esteban Ocon. On International Women's Day, Turn 6 at Melbourne's Albert Park race track is to be named after her.
