Trump critic John Bolton to plead guilty in documents case
Trump critic John Bolton to plead guilty in documents case
Summary: Donald Trump's former national security adviser-turned critic is accused of mishandling classified documents while he wrote an unflattering memoir about Trump's first term.
German asylum benefits cuts violate EU law, top court rules
German asylum benefits cuts violate EU law, top court rules
Summary: In a victory for rejected asylum-seekers, the European Court of Justice has ruled they must be given more than just the bare minimum to survive. But as the EU's new migration pact kicks in, will relief be short-lived?
EU seeking ways to speed up Western Balkans membership
EU seeking ways to speed up Western Balkans membership
Summary: European Council President Antonio Costa said new ways need to be found to speed up Western Balkans membership in the EU. His comments come ahead of an upcoming summit in Montenegro.
Why Yad Vashem is coming to Germany
Why Yad Vashem is coming to Germany
Summary: "Remember" — every child in Israel knows the meaning of this Jewish commandment: Never forget the Holocaust. Now Yad Vashem wants to make sure people in Germany remember it too.
Iran war: Hezbollah rejects Lebanon-Israel ceasefire terms
Iran war: Hezbollah rejects Lebanon-Israel ceasefire terms
Summary: The Iran-backed group Hezbollah said it will reject any deal allowing Israel to stay in southern Lebanon, while Israel said it won't withdraw from the area near the border. Follow DW for more.
Germany: Lufthansa plane suffers nose gear collapse
Germany: Lufthansa plane suffers nose gear collapse
Summary: Several Lufthansa crew members were injured after the nose landing gear of a parked jumbo jet "unexpectedly retracted" at Frankfurt Airport.
Germans at Russia's SPIEF: Who's really there?
Germans at Russia's SPIEF: Who's really there?
Summary: Russian officials and media claim German businesses are comming back to the St. Petersburg Economic Forum despite the war in Ukraine. But who is actually attending Russia's flagship event this year?
Germany's UN defeat: What went wrong?
Germany's UN defeat: What went wrong?
Summary: Austria and Portugal have won seats on the UN Security Council, ending Germany's 40-year streak. DW examines the foreign policy questions raised by Berlin's defeat.
Mount Everest: Missing Sherpa found alive after 6 days
Mount Everest: Missing Sherpa found alive after 6 days
Summary: A Nepalese Sherpa miraculously survived for nearly a week after going missing on May 29. The missing man was found near Everest base camp.
Tiananmen dissident lambasts China on massacre anniversary
Tiananmen dissident lambasts China on massacre anniversary
Summary: On the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, Wu'er Kaixi, who played a leading role during the 1989 protests, spoke to DW about his personal loss and nearly four decades in exile.
Stuck on oil: Can Hawaii power itself?
Stuck on oil: Can Hawaii power itself?
Summary: Hawaii imports much of its fuel — and pays the price. From solar to geothermal, the state is searching for a way out of fossil fuel dependence.
Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56
Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56
Summary: The Iranian-born author of the acclaimed graphic novel and film offered a deeply personal account of Iran's Islamic Revolution.
Germany news: Number of millionaires is growing, study shows
Germany news: Number of millionaires is growing, study shows
Summary: Around 1.78 million people in Germany were classified as high-net-worth individuals or people who have at least $1 million in liquid assets. DW has the latest.
100 days of Iran war: Gulf states grapple with security and economic consequences
100 days of Iran war: Gulf states grapple with security and economic consequences
Summary: The US-Israel war with Iran has forced the Gulf states to reassess long-held assumptions about security, alliances and stability in their region. What does this mean for the future?
$850 million Obama Presidential Center prepares for opening
$850 million Obama Presidential Center prepares for opening
Summary: The museum dedicated to former US President Barack Obama is set to open on June 19. Spanning 19.3 acres, the campus will house a museum, library, and park.
Kushner-backed Albania resort sparks protests, EU concerns
Kushner-backed Albania resort sparks protests, EU concerns
Summary: Donald Trump's son-in-law is linked to a megaproject on Albania's protected coast that has triggered protests and EU scrutiny over risks to flamingos and endangered habitats.
2026 World Cup: 6 things you need to know
2026 World Cup: 6 things you need to know
Summary: The 2026 World Cup is to be bigger than all of its predecessors. Whether it will be better is an entirely different question. DW fills you in on what you need to know.
China bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers after their Taiwan trip
China bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers after their Taiwan trip
Summary: Beijing says it is barring a group of New Zealand lawmakers from entering China for having visited Taiwan in May. It is the first time such a ban has been imposed on politicians from New Zealand.
Iran war: Even a peace deal won't fix energy crunch
Iran war: Even a peace deal won't fix energy crunch
Summary: The growing energy and supply chain crisis is unlikely to ease, even if the US and Iran step back from the brink. Experts warn that reopening the Strait of Hormuz and repairing infrastructure could take months or years.
India news: Delhi orders fire safety crackdown after deadly hotel fire
India news: Delhi orders fire safety crackdown after deadly hotel fire
Summary: Hours after a fire at a New Delhi hotel killed 21 people, the establishment's owner has been arrested. Delhi is also launching a fire safety inspection.
Germany sees record number of discrimination claims in 2025
Germany sees record number of discrimination claims in 2025
Summary: The federal commissioner for anti-discrimination has said the government's reform plans, the first in 20 years, are inadequate and won't provide the resources and funding needed to combat discrimination.
Wim Wenders withdraws film with disputed child nude scene
Wim Wenders withdraws film with disputed child nude scene
Summary: Actress Nastassja Kinski spent years calling for the removal of a sexualized scene from Wim Wenders' film "The Wrong Move," in which she appeared topless at the age of 13.
Google mosquito army: Scientists say 'we must take action'
Google mosquito army: Scientists say 'we must take action'
Summary: Google's Debug research program plans to release millions of sterile mosquitoes to fight species that spread diseases like dengue. How does the method work — and should humans interfere with nature like this?
Saudi Arabia and Russia draw closer amid OPEC upheaval
Saudi Arabia and Russia draw closer amid OPEC upheaval
Summary: As Saudi Arabia and Russia deepen cooperation, their combined influence over global oil supply is growing. Could this shift the balance of power in energy markets?
Backrooms: The creepy internet phenomenon, explained
Backrooms: The creepy internet phenomenon, explained
Summary: A low-budget horror film directed by a 20-year-old YouTuber is beating the new Star Wars movie at the box office. Behind its success is an entire viral online maze.
Portugal: General strike causes disruption to services
Portugal: General strike causes disruption to services
Summary: Flights have been canceled and schools closed as unions stage a strike over government labor reform plans. It is the second major walkout in Portugal in six months.
Who owns the billions in Germany's dormant bank accounts?
Who owns the billions in Germany's dormant bank accounts?
Summary: Billions of euros sit untouched in dormant bank accounts in Germany. With heirs unaware and no central register in place, banks and politicians are debating who should ultimately control the money.
Armenia's election offers a choice between Russia and EU
Armenia's election offers a choice between Russia and EU
Summary: Armenians are set to vote on the country's future geopolitical direction on June 7. The election will be a test of public opinion in the long-standing Russia ally, where the population is increasingly eyeing the EU.
UK: Protest erupts over student murder
UK: Protest erupts over student murder
Summary: Protesters have clashed with police in Southampton over the December murder of finance student Henry Nowak. The fatally injured victim was handcuffed by police after his killer accused him of racist abuse.
Germany: Cologne Cathedral to charge tourists €12 for entry
Germany: Cologne Cathedral to charge tourists €12 for entry
Summary: Cologne Cathedral has laid out plans to charge tourist visitors, starting in July. They will be asked to pay €12 each, to help cover maintenance costs. It still plans to keep a small free area available for worshippers.
Kosovo general election: the cost of political polarization
Kosovo general election: the cost of political polarization
Summary: Sunday's election in Kosovo — the third in under 16 months — is marked by a clash between former allies PM Albin Kurti and ex-President Vjosa Osmani, deadlock in the dialogue with Serbia and obstacles to EU integration.
Unpacking Germany's campaign for a UN Security Council seat
Unpacking Germany's campaign for a UN Security Council seat
Summary: On Wednesday, the United Nations will hold elections for several seats on the UN Security Council. Germany's government is campaigning vigorously for a seat.
Legendary warrior women: The history of the Amazons
Legendary warrior women: The history of the Amazons
Summary: They're said to have cut off their breasts to better draw their bows and even to have killed their male offspring. What is the history behind the myths surrounding the Amazons?
Ethiopia goes electric following gas car ban
Ethiopia goes electric following gas car ban
Summary: Electric vehicles have taken off in Ethiopia. Key to the shift: a world-first ban on importing fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
Refugees and migration: Is Europe closing its doors?
Refugees and migration: Is Europe closing its doors?
Summary: Migration researchers have called on European governments to abandon isolationist policies. But many politicians are not heeding their calls.
UK wins court case over canceled plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda
UK wins court case over canceled plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda
Summary: An international court has rejected a Rwandan claim for millions in damages over a scrapped deal to send asylum seekers to the East African nation.
Is 'nation-hopping' ruining German youth football?
Is 'nation-hopping' ruining German youth football?
Summary: Many young German footballers are choosing other countries over Germany. DFB Director Andreas Rettig is aiming to change this and is calling for a compensation fee.
Mozart the idol: Searching for beauty in times of crisis
Mozart the idol: Searching for beauty in times of crisis
Summary: Mozart's music evokes lightness and beauty. In times of war and destruction, people often invoke the ideals of the classical era. But is this just an escape from reality? The Mozartfest Würzburg offers different answers.
How China keeps North Korea's economy alive
How China keeps North Korea's economy alive
Summary: Pyongyang relies on China for 95% of its legitimate trade; hacking, arms deals and remittances also help it stay afloat.
Young German talents impress in World Cup tune-up vs Finland
Young German talents impress in World Cup tune-up vs Finland
Summary: Deniz Undav and Lennart Karl delivered strong performances in Germany's last game at home before the start of 2026 FIFA World Cup.
German town prints its own cash to cut CO2 emissions
German town prints its own cash to cut CO2 emissions
Summary: It started as a school project to promote local businesses in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the "Chiemgauer" currency helps to cut emissions.
DNA had one rule. Bacteria didn't get the memo
DNA had one rule. Bacteria didn't get the memo
Summary: Every cell in every organism on Earth copies DNA the same way. Except one bacterial protein — quietly doing something scientists had never seen before.
Germany news: Most expect AfD state premier after elections
Germany news: Most expect AfD state premier after elections
Summary: Most people in Germany expect a premier from the far-right AfD to lead at least one state after elections in the autumn, a survey has found. The Brenner Pass linking Austria and Italy has reopened.
How the Alevi community came to thrive in Germany
How the Alevi community came to thrive in Germany
Summary: The Alevis make up the fourth largest religious community in Germany today. What are the main tenets of their faith? And how are they preserving their unique culture?
Space race: Why Portugal is reaching for the stars
Space race: Why Portugal is reaching for the stars
Summary: A spaceport is being built on a small Portuguese island in the Atlantic. Is Portugal on the verge of becoming a space nation?
Swing Youth: In Nazi Germany, jazz was an act of defiance
Swing Youth: In Nazi Germany, jazz was an act of defiance
Summary: The Nazis denounced jazz music as "degenerate art," despite its widespread popularity in Germany. As the Nazis clamped down on expression, groups of jazz-loving teenagers formed the Swing Youth to rebel.
Goodbye, Norma Jeane: How Marilyn Monroe changed Hollywood
Goodbye, Norma Jeane: How Marilyn Monroe changed Hollywood
Summary: Long seen primarily as a sex symbol, Marilyn Monroe is now viewed as an early advocate for women in Hollywood. On the 100th anniversary of her birth, DW looks at the star who balanced fame and feminist agency.
Ukraine: IAEA seeks access to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after reported drone strike
Ukraine: IAEA seeks access to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after reported drone strike
Summary: Russia claims that a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Ukraine has denied the accusation. The International Atomic Energy Agency has sought to examine the facility.
PSG's team of talents retain Champions League title
PSG's team of talents retain Champions League title
Summary: Paris Saint-Germain were unable to score from open play against a resilient Arsenal but won their second successive title on penalties. Luis Enrique has built a team to be proud of at the oil-rich club.
Film funding bill to support blockbusters made in Germany
Film funding bill to support blockbusters made in Germany
Summary: The German government wants to attract more filmmakers and make the country a "global player" in on-screen entertainment. A new bill would require media companies to make mandatory investments in the film industry.
Germany: Vaping becoming more popular among young people
Germany: Vaping becoming more popular among young people
Summary: A recent study shows that e-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular among young people in Germany, with even elementary school kids picking up vapes. Health experts are alarmed.
What Hungary must do to receive EU funds frozen under Orban
What Hungary must do to receive EU funds frozen under Orban
Summary: Prime Minister Peter Magyar and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a deal that could free up over €16 billion in EU funds for Hungary. Now, Magyar's new government needs to deliver.
Russia recalls Armenia ambassador over EU ties
Russia recalls Armenia ambassador over EU ties
Summary: The recall comes a day after Putin warned Armenia against seeking EU membership and alluded to the "Ukrainian scenario." Armenia historically has strong ties with Russia but has pivoted toward the West in recent years.
Malta votes in snap parliamentary election
Malta votes in snap parliamentary election
Summary: Voting is underway in Malta's parliamentary election. Opinion polls show Prime Minister Robert Abela on course for reelection in the shadow of the Middle East crisis.
International aid cuts complicate Congo's Ebola epidemic
International aid cuts complicate Congo's Ebola epidemic
Summary: The scaling back of development aid has contributed to the inability to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. German organizations are calling for a major spending boost to help stop the spread.
Romania's political crisis deepens
Romania's political crisis deepens
Summary: After Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government fell in early May, Romania's moderate parties have struggled to chart a new course — opening the door for the far right to gain ground.
EU unblocks €16 billion in Hungary assistance as Magyar promises reforms
EU unblocks €16 billion in Hungary assistance as Magyar promises reforms
Summary: Reforms under new Prime Minister Peter Magyar will enable the EU to free up billions in frozen assistance for Budapest. The EU's Ursula von der Leyen announced the news as Magyar visited Brussels.
What makes a vanity project? A history of building for power
What makes a vanity project? A history of building for power
Summary: As Donald Trump proposes costly redesigns for Washington, DC, the question arises: When do grand projects serve the public — and when do they serve the leader?
Kai Havertz: Arsenal and Germany's man for the big moment
Kai Havertz: Arsenal and Germany's man for the big moment
Summary: Germany forward Kai Havertz is set to play in his second Champions League final. The Arsenal man is a match winner.
Germany deepens Taiwan ties amid China tensions
Germany deepens Taiwan ties amid China tensions
Summary: A German delegation, known as the Berlin-Taipei Parliamentary Friendship Group, recently visited Taiwan, drawing criticism from Beijing. Two lawmakers told DW the visit was important for expanding economic partnerships.
Pigeons' livers may enable magnetic navigation when the sun doesn't shine, study finds
Pigeons' livers may enable magnetic navigation when the sun doesn't shine, study finds
Summary: A research team in Germany has published new data on how pigeons use magnetic fields as a navigation method when visibility is limited. A key part of the long-sought answer could lie in an unexpected organ, their livers.
The Superbug spill: When medicine goes rogue
The Superbug spill: When medicine goes rogue
Summary: Pharmaceuticals have been found in waterways almost everywhere in the world, fueling antibiotic-resistant superbugs that no longer respond to treatment. Is there a way out?
France moves to symbolically repeal slavery legislation
France moves to symbolically repeal slavery legislation
Summary: Members of the lower house of the French parliament unanimously voted to abolish a series of royal edicts known as the "Code noir" or Black Code. The bill stops short of some lawmakers' demands like possible reparations.
Suez, Panama canals charge for transit — why can't Hormuz?
Suez, Panama canals charge for transit — why can't Hormuz?
Summary: Iran has been widely condemned for demanding up to $2 million for vessels to ship through the Strait of Hormuz. DW explores the reasons why Egypt can charge for the Suez Canal and Panama for its waterway, but Iran can't.
Reiche brings energy sector ties to German Economy Ministry
Reiche brings energy sector ties to German Economy Ministry
Summary: Economy Minister Reiche is a controversial figure. Her plans for new gas-fired power plants, rolling back plans for more renewables in the building sector and scrapping solar subsidies have been met with criticism.
UK re-chalks Dorset's famed and feisty Cerne Abbas Giant
UK re-chalks Dorset's famed and feisty Cerne Abbas Giant
Summary: Britain's National Trust is working on replacing the chalk outline of the Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset. The Saxon-era carving depicts a club-wielding man "still standing tall," as the charity puts it.
Why Europe is getting so hot
Why Europe is getting so hot
Summary: Europe is sweltering under extreme heat that has broken records and claimed lives. Why is the continent heating so fast?
New Ebola cases in Congo: What you need to know
New Ebola cases in Congo: What you need to know
Summary: The virus spreads from direct person-to-person contact. But here's what makes it especially lethal: it persists in corpses, and funeral practices often take place precisely when bodies are most infectious.
Iran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy security
Iran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy security
Summary: Strategic petroleum reserves are declining rapidly as countries release emergency crude supplies to cushion the economic impact of the Middle East conflict.
FIFA World Cup: New York and New Jersey prosecutors probe 'sky-high' ticket prices
FIFA World Cup: New York and New Jersey prosecutors probe 'sky-high' ticket prices
Summary: US prosecutors have subpoenaed FIFA over expensive World Cup tickets, saying the event is "not an invitation to exploit our residents and visitors."
Germany: No recovery in sight for the economy
Germany: No recovery in sight for the economy
Summary: The war in Iran has dashed hopes for economic growth. Germany's pension and healthcare systems are also feeling the strain.
EU enlargement: Is the bloc ready to welcome new members?
EU enlargement: Is the bloc ready to welcome new members?
Summary: Brussels says the EU must grow, but resistance within the bloc remains strong, with some arguing that it must reform before enlarging. Montenegro remains the only country with a realistic chance of joining soon.
Turkey: Leadership dispute engulfs opposition CHP
Turkey: Leadership dispute engulfs opposition CHP
Summary: The top figures in Turkey's main opposition party differ on how to resolve the leadership vacuum after a court annulled its 2023 primary. One wants the party delegates to pick a leader, the other wants members to vote.
Europe's energy problem isn't green power — it's storage
Europe's energy problem isn't green power — it's storage
Summary: Solar and wind produce lots of energy — but not always at the right time. More battery storage could help Europe to stabilize prices and replace polluting fossil fuel energy, but roadblocks remain.
Germany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs up
Germany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs up
Summary: The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and causing energy prices to rise in Germany. Could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps?
Spain: Police raid HQ of ruling PSOE Socialist party in graft probe
Spain: Police raid HQ of ruling PSOE Socialist party in graft probe
Summary: Police have searched the headquarters of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's PSOE party investigating possible illegal payments. Sanchez meanwhile said he was still standing by former PM Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero.
License to play: The new James Bond video game
License to play: The new James Bond video game
Summary: James Bond is back, and he's as charismatic and daring as ever. The video game "007 First Light" tells the origin story of the British secret agent — and the stakes are high.
Germany: Alleged leftist militant found guilty of robbery
Germany: Alleged leftist militant found guilty of robbery
Summary: Daniela Klette, suspected to be one of the last remaining members of the left-wing terrorist group Red Army Faction, has been found guilty for her part in a series of robberies — but more serious charges await.
The German gym fighting the far right with MMA
The German gym fighting the far right with MMA
Summary: The far right is increasingly using MMA to recruit new members. But a gym in Chemnitz, in the east of Germany, is fighting back with a martial arts program focused on diversity and empowerment.
How did Berlin's Jewish Hospital and hundreds of its patients survive the Holocaust?
How did Berlin's Jewish Hospital and hundreds of its patients survive the Holocaust?
Summary: When Red Army troops entered Berlin's Jewish Hospital in 1945, they were astonished to discover hundreds of Jews living just a couple of miles away from Hitler's bunker.
Ukraine: EU, Germany summon Russian envoys after Moscow tells diplomats to leave Kyiv
Ukraine: EU, Germany summon Russian envoys after Moscow tells diplomats to leave Kyiv
Summary: The EU and Germany both summoned Russian diplomats to protest attacks on Kyiv and orders for diplomats to leave the city. The UN secretary-general also rebuked Russia in a session on proliferating conflicts worldwide.
Ferrari unveils its first all-electric car, the 4-door Luce
Ferrari unveils its first all-electric car, the 4-door Luce
Summary: The Italian supercar giant has released images of what will be both its first ever pure EV, and its first car that can seat five people. The Luce eyes a younger clientele and the increasingly competitive Chinese market.
The wind boom Trump couldn't stop
The wind boom Trump couldn't stop
Summary: Even with fierce opposition, offshore wind projects are multiplying along US coasts — signaling a massive shift in energy.
Berlin Hauptbahnhof at 20: A rail hub with symbolic power
Berlin Hauptbahnhof at 20: A rail hub with symbolic power
Summary: Berlin's central station was inaugurated in May 2006. Beyond its functionality, the modern glass-and-steel structure was built to play a key role in reunified Germany.
Will SpaceX's IPO fund life on Mars — and a trillionaire?
Will SpaceX's IPO fund life on Mars — and a trillionaire?
Summary: SpaceX is launching history's biggest public listing, propelling Elon Musk's wealth into the stratosphere. DW explores whether the firm's out-of-this-world ambitions are truly cosmic or another black hole for investors.
Germany news: More than 1,900 missing children
Germany news: More than 1,900 missing children
Summary: Authorities say there are 1,933 missing children cases nationwide, up 6.8% from the year before. And, travellers in Germany seem nervous when it comes to air travel, amid the war in Iran, a survey suggests.
Germany's Dr. Wolff cosmetics company is going all in on AI
Germany's Dr. Wolff cosmetics company is going all in on AI
Summary: This medium-sized, family-run business has embraced artificial intelligence to stay competitive. All employees are encouraged to learn about and apply LLMs.
Blinded by the light pollution: Cities seek to restore night
Blinded by the light pollution: Cities seek to restore night
Summary: Artificial lights are blotting out the moon and stars, harming human health, and disrupting the natural world. Why is this a problem? And how can we stop it without sitting in the dark?
Germany plans to address growing use of date-rape drugs
Germany plans to address growing use of date-rape drugs
Summary: Germany's justice minister is seeking harsher penalties for the use of date-rape drugs in sexual assaults. But victims say more needs to be done about a growing problem.
Enhanced Games: Why 'crippling injuries' are the least of it
Enhanced Games: Why 'crippling injuries' are the least of it
Summary: Doping in sports is nothing new. Athletes at the Enhanced Games will know the risks — severe injury, even paralysis. But bioethicists are also concerned we're opening the gates to altering our fundamental human biology.
What is Pentecost?
Summary: People new to Germany are often surprised by the number of public holidays in the spring. Pentecost is one of them, but its significance is not well-known.
Germany: Record numbers take German passport in 2025
Germany: Record numbers take German passport in 2025
Summary: A record number of people received a German passport in 2025, a media report says. Numbers have been rising since Germany changed citizenship requirements in 2024.
Germany's 'rapid militarization' threatens basic rights
Germany's 'rapid militarization' threatens basic rights
Summary: Ten human rights organizations say security interests are increasingly being prioritized over fundamental rights in Germany. The scathing criticism was presented in their "2026 Fundamental Rights Report."
Kevin Warsh: Trump ally at the Federal Reserve?
Kevin Warsh: Trump ally at the Federal Reserve?
Summary: Never before has a chair of the US Federal Reserve been so controversial. Who is Kevin Warsh? Can he preserve the Fed's independence, or will he become Donald Trump's puppet?
US or Iran: Who will win the Hormuz endurance game?
US or Iran: Who will win the Hormuz endurance game?
Summary: Tehran is betting that its sanctions‑hardened economy can outlast the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Washington, meanwhile, is contending with elevated oil prices, renewed inflation pressure and rising global recession risks.
The dying dream of the dead to be at peace with life
The dying dream of the dead to be at peace with life
Summary: Many people have vivid dreams shortly before death. Research suggests the dreams are not a sign of confusion — but may help both the dying and their loved ones make sense of loss.
How the Cannes 2026 films reflect a world in conflict
How the Cannes 2026 films reflect a world in conflict
Summary: Various works explore the impact of authoritarianism through a historical lens, while one thriller on corruption is set in Putin's Russia.
Ebola patient in Berlin: Why Germany's helping
Ebola patient in Berlin: Why Germany's helping
Summary: An Ebola‑infected US doctor is being treated under the highest safety standards in a specialized isolation unit in the German capital, Berlin. The facilities are considered to be among the best equipped worldwide.
Will Germany's aviation tax cut lower ticket prices?
Will Germany's aviation tax cut lower ticket prices?
Summary: The tax cut aims to ease the burden on the aviation industry and make flying slightly cheaper. However, some experts warn that it is unlikely to have a meaningful impact on ticket prices.
Germany 2026 World Cup squad announcement: Neuer returns
Germany 2026 World Cup squad announcement: Neuer returns
Summary: Two years after retiring from international football, Manuel Neuer is back in Germany's 2026 World Cup squad.
Extreme climate scenario fades, but warming continues
Extreme climate scenario fades, but warming continues
Summary: The rapid rollout of renewable energy is helping to shift emissions trends, but expected temperature rises remain high as the UN moves to tighten countries' commitments.
Freiburg's Europa League final proof another way can work
Freiburg's Europa League final proof another way can work
Summary: Bundesliga side Freiburg might have lost their first-ever European final to Aston Villa, but their European run is a reminder that success in football can be achieved without big spending or a loss of identity.
Why Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' mattered
Why Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' mattered
Summary: As the final curtain falls on "The Late Show," a brief history of the evolution of the late-night tradition and Stephen Colbert's satire.
Researchers spot humpback whales off Australia and Brazil — longest lifetime journey on record
Researchers spot humpback whales off Australia and Brazil — longest lifetime journey on record
Summary: Researchers have observed two humpback whales swimming between Australia and Brazil. It's the longest travel distance humans have ever recorded for the species.
How Meta wants to profile 13-year-olds on Insta, Facebook
How Meta wants to profile 13-year-olds on Insta, Facebook
Summary: Instagram and Facebook have a problem with underage users — there's too many of them. Parent company, Meta, aims to root out under-13s with an age-profiling AI. This plays into a debate about a teenage social media ban.
EU is failing to cut pesticide use
EU is failing to cut pesticide use
Summary: With binding cut targets scrapped, the European Union's pledge to halve pesticide use is stalling — even as controversial chemicals like glyphosate remain on sale across the bloc.
Enhanced Games: Pushing human potential, or lethal circus?
Enhanced Games: Pushing human potential, or lethal circus?
Summary: Investors like Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr. see the Enhanced Games as proof of how far human limits can stretch. For doping experts, the danger is clear and grave. DW explains the latest controversial sporting event.
Pioneer of pop music: Cher turns 80
Pioneer of pop music: Cher turns 80
Summary: Cher has had countless hits and sparked more than a few controversies — while always doing things her own way. At 80, she remains as iconic as ever.
Hearing aids may cut noise by reading brain signals
Hearing aids may cut noise by reading brain signals
Summary: In a crowded room, it can be impossible for hearing aid users to focus on what they want or need to hear. Research into auditory neurotechnology may enhance sounds and voices and reduce noise in real-time.
How China became Russia's economic lifeline
How China became Russia's economic lifeline
Summary: Hot on the heels of Donald Trump's visit, Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping. DW explores how China's trade and financial support is helping keep Russia's economy afloat.
Germany's crisis-hit chemical industry seeks revival
Germany's crisis-hit chemical industry seeks revival
Summary: Hit by high energy costs and regulation, Germany's chemical companies are scaling back production at home while expanding abroad. Can the trend be reversed?
Elversberg: Bundesliga newcomers from tiny town make history
Elversberg: Bundesliga newcomers from tiny town make history
Summary: A team from a small southwestern German town of just 7,000 inhabitants has made history by sealing promotion to become the 59th club to play in the Bundesliga.
Ebola in Africa: Why it's a constant threat
Ebola in Africa: Why it's a constant threat
Summary: Ebola is highly contagious and deadly. It spreads internationally, such as in the May 2026 outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. But that doesn't automatically make it a pandemic.
Germany and Japan test hydrogen future with BMW, Toyota cars
Germany and Japan test hydrogen future with BMW, Toyota cars
Summary: During a recent visit to Japan, Germany's transport minister Patrick Schnieder toured hydrogen projects aimed at bringing the fuel into the mainstream.
'From collection to connection': How museums are redefining themselves
'From collection to connection': How museums are redefining themselves
Summary: Gone are the days when museums were just places to see art and artifacts. On International Museum Day, DW looks at how museums are becoming unique spaces of community engagement and participation.
Andreas Rettig: 'You can't separate sports and politics'
Andreas Rettig: 'You can't separate sports and politics'
Summary: The World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico is sparking discussions beyond the realm of football. DFB Director Andreas Rettig discusses the Germany team and the geopolitical situation in an interview with DW.
Iconic German musician Udo Lindenberg turns 80
Iconic German musician Udo Lindenberg turns 80
Summary: From a historic East German concert to a hit with rapper Apache 207, Udo Lindenberg has shaped German rock music like few others. Even at 80, the "Panikrocker" is still reinventing himself.
Asteroid 2026 JH2 — no need to worry about it hitting Earth
Asteroid 2026 JH2 — no need to worry about it hitting Earth
Summary: This big asteroid was discovered shortly before it was expected to hurtle past Earth. Any time you see a headline about asteroids approaching the planet, you can relax. Big and small asteroids fly by all the time.
'FIFA got greedy' ― Why football fans in India may not be able to watch World Cup games on TV this year
'FIFA got greedy' ― Why football fans in India may not be able to watch World Cup games on TV this year
Summary: The 2026 World Cup is weeks away, but one of the most populated countries in the world doesn't have a broadcasting deal. Why?
Lab-grown Tyrannosaurus leather: More chicken than dinosaur?
Lab-grown Tyrannosaurus leather: More chicken than dinosaur?
Summary: A handbag is promoted as the "world's first T. rex leather product". But scientists are questioning its authenticity.
Who is Mario Draghi, this year's Charlemagne Prize winner?
Who is Mario Draghi, this year's Charlemagne Prize winner?
Summary: The Charlemagne Prize honors those who advance European unity. This year's winner is Italy's Mario Draghi, a former European Central Bank chief and a key architect of European stability during a time of economic crisis.
Honda reports first loss since 1957 as it waters down EV strategy, but shares rise on 2026 forecasts
Honda reports first loss since 1957 as it waters down EV strategy, but shares rise on 2026 forecasts
Summary: The Japanese carmaker pursued an aggressive switch towards electric vehicles that it's now trying to walk back. Despite posting its first loss since 1957, its share price spiked on more buoyant predictions for 2026.
China goes electric, but can it get off coal?
China goes electric, but can it get off coal?
Summary: The world's clean energy superpower also emits the most CO2. But coal-fired power may have peaked as China electrifies its economy with ever more renewables.
US drops bond requirement for FIFA World Cup ticket holders
US drops bond requirement for FIFA World Cup ticket holders
Summary: Fans from five African World Cup qualifying nations with valid tickets are exempt from paying a hefty bond. But fans from several other countries still face major hurdles to seeing their teams play in the United States.
Fake TikTok fans and pop music's 'unethical' marketing
Fake TikTok fans and pop music's 'unethical' marketing
Summary: Do indie darlings like Sombr and Geese owe their success to TikTok "trend simulations"? The question has sent shockwaves through their fan base. Yet manipulated charts are as old as the music business itself.
China’s new rules give the West a new headache
China’s new rules give the West a new headache
Summary: Beijing now has strong new powers to punish firms for pulling manufacturing out of China. Multinationals are increasingly caught in a web of coercion and complex rules as they try to operate across the US, EU and China.
Satellites add a new layer to global poverty data
Satellites add a new layer to global poverty data
Summary: A new study using satellite data finds that 58% of the global population has been assigned to the wrong tier in the UN's Human Development Index. That can have real-world consequences for how aid reaches people.
Why men are less worried than women about climate change
Why men are less worried than women about climate change
Summary: From petro-masculinity to electric trucks: why men disengage from climate action and what might bring them back.
Hotter 2026 and El Nino could trigger extreme fires
Hotter 2026 and El Nino could trigger extreme fires
Summary: More than 150 million hectares — over twice the size of Texas — burned globally in the first months of 2026. With a high chance of a supercharged El Nino, the second half of the year could be even worse.
Bundesliga: Kathleen Krüger appointed Hamburg's head of sport
Bundesliga: Kathleen Krüger appointed Hamburg's head of sport
Summary: Hamburg have appointed Kathleen Krüger as the club's new board member responsible for sport. She becomes the first woman to fill such a role at a Bundesliga club on a permanent basis.
Sport helping displaced Lebanese living in stadium to cope
Sport helping displaced Lebanese living in stadium to cope
Summary: More than a million people have been forced to flee their homes in southern Lebanon due to fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. As many shelter in Beirut stadiums, sport is sometimes a welcome distraction.
Hijab-wearing German beauty contestant takes on the AfD
Hijab-wearing German beauty contestant takes on the AfD
Summary: As a Miss Germany contestant, Büsra Sayed wore a hijab on stage. This had never happened before — and the far-right AfD didn't like it. Her response went viral.
Hantavirus: How is the outbreak being contained?
Hantavirus: How is the outbreak being contained?
Summary: Passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship are returning to their home countries, some with symptoms, many without. What happens to these people and what is being done to contain the spread?
Architecture of remembrance and hope: Daniel Libeskind at 80
Architecture of remembrance and hope: Daniel Libeskind at 80
Summary: Famous for designing the Jewish Museum Berlin and the Ground Zero project in New York, the architect has created dozens of memorable buildings worldwide.
Hantavirus: How it differs from COVID
Hantavirus: How it differs from COVID
Summary: In 2018-2019, the Andes virus hantavirus spread person-to-person in Argentina. Eleven people died — but it was stopped. Analysis of that outbreak shows the current one can also be stopped.
Endemic, epidemic, pandemic: What's the difference?
Endemic, epidemic, pandemic: What's the difference?
Summary: The Andes hantavirus outbreak shows how easily disease labels are misunderstood — and why they describe patterns of spread, not how dangerous a virus is.
Somali piracy disrupts global shipping and trade routes
Somali piracy disrupts global shipping and trade routes
Summary: As ships reroute around Africa to avoid Middle East conflict zones, piracy off Somalia is back. The resurgence is driving up insurance, transit times and security costs, putting new pressure on global supply chains.
Why is Hollywood missing from Cannes?
Why is Hollywood missing from Cannes?
Summary: There are no US blockbusters premiering at the Cannes Film Festival this year. So who's snubbing who?
New film portrays Thomas and Erika Mann — with an oddly twisted premise
New film portrays Thomas and Erika Mann — with an oddly twisted premise
Summary: Premiering at Cannes and starring Sandra Hüller, Pawel Pawlikowski's "Fatherland" is set during the Cold War — a complex period for the prominent anti-Nazi intellectuals.
World Cup 'prices will drop' but too late for traveling fans
World Cup 'prices will drop' but too late for traveling fans
Summary: Among many firsts at World Cup 2026, FIFA has tried its hand at dynamic pricing and acting as a secondary seller. The tactic has seen a ticket listed for over $2 million, but many games seem undersold. What's going on?
Why the EU sees Chinese solar tech as a major security risk
Why the EU sees Chinese solar tech as a major security risk
Summary: Europe's solar boom is powered by Chinese technology. But experts warn Chinese-made tech could threaten the continent's safety and even create blackouts. Now, Brussels is aiming to reduce its dependence.
Bayern Munich exit Champions League in semifinal to PSG
Bayern Munich exit Champions League in semifinal to PSG
Summary: Holders Paris Saint-Germain are one game away from retaining the Champions League after knocking out German champions Bayern Munich. Bayern can still complete the domestic double but again miss out on the big one.
COVID pioneer BioNTech: The fall of Germany's pandemic hero
COVID pioneer BioNTech: The fall of Germany's pandemic hero
Summary: BioNTech, once celebrated for its COVID-19 vaccines, is grappling with falling demand, restructuring and the departure of its founders. Can its ambitious cancer trials turn it from a one-hit wonder into a biotech giant?
