How hotter weather is making us poorer
Heat waves, wildfires and floods have cascading economic impacts, causing incomes to decline and the price of basic goods to rise. The trend will escalate as temperatures continue to increase.
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Iran's 'Woman, Life, Freedom' spirit lives on amid war
The 2022 death of Jina Mahsa Amini in police custody triggered a resistance movement in Iran. Four years later, the Iranian regime endures — but so does the legacy of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests.
India news: US bill sanctioning Russia could hit India with tariffs of up to 100%
A new bill could give President Trump the power to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas, potentially affecting major importer India. DW has more.
Drivers in Germany fume over soaring fuel prices
In Germany, a liter of fuel now costs about three euros — that is more than €11 ($12.70) for a gallonImage: Marc John/Bonn.digital/picture allianceAdvertisementGas stations in Germany are only allowed to raise their fuel prices once a day, at 12 noon. In Berlin, on the morning of...
Kosovo ex-president Thaci faces Hague war crimes verdict
A tribunal will rule if Hashim Thaci, a former commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), committed war crimes during the war of independence with Serbia.
Holocaust survivor on 'very dangerous' AfD Saxony-Anhalt win
Charlotte Knobloch survived the Holocaust by passing as the daughter of non-Jewish farmers. She recently spoke with DW to express her shock following the AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt's state election.
News helicopter crashes in LA, killing 3
A helicopter belonging to an NBC news affiliate was covering a large traffic accident in the southern California city when it crashed. The cause is currently unclear.
Saudi Arabia says Houthis target Mecca, warns of 'red line'
The Saudi-led coalition said its air defenses had destroyed a Houthi-deployed drone just outside the holy city of Mecca — a claim Houthis were quick to deny.
Supporting acts pull out of Ed Sheeran's tour over dropping Macklemore
Macklemore was dropped over his pro-Palestinian stance, amid accusations of antisemitism. Sheeran said removing the artist was not his decision but that of the tour's promoters.
AI leaders call for regulations, Trump dismisses 'hoaxes'
AI giants are working to create a standards body amid rising alarms about the dangers of the industry. Meanwhile, Trump has dismissed the warnings, and a divided US Congress has failed to act.
Germany news: Merz to cancel UN trip amid party infighting
Germany's chancellor nixxed his trip over doubts about his leadership after party losses to the AfD in state elections. Meanwhile, Defense Minister Pistorius is in Washington for talks with his US counterpart. Follow DW.
Criticism of LGBTQ+ raids in Turkey is growing
Several raids and arrests of LGBTQ+ persons in Turkey have triggered sharp criticism from numerous Turkish organizations — and also from Brussels.
South Africa now probing deaths of 8 women near Johannesburg
Police have warned women to take extra care in parts of Johannesburg as similarities between at least eight deaths fuel fears that the cases could be connected.
Germany news: Merz to cancel UN trip over party infighting
Germany's chancellor nixxed his trip over doubts about his leadership after party losses to the AfD in state elections. Meanwhile, Defense Minister Pistorius is in Washington for talks with his US counterpart. Follow DW.
Socialist Left leads far-right AfD ahead of Berlin vote
The results of the Berlin election are as hard to predict as ever. Three parties are vying for first place, including the socialist Left Party and the far-right AfD. But one issue is most important to Berliners.
High fuel prices challenge the German government
In Germany, a liter of fuel now costs about three euros — that is over €11 for a gallonImage: Marc John/Bonn.digital/picture allianceAdvertisementGas stations in Germany are only allowed to raise their fuel prices once a day, at 12 noon. In Berlin, on the morning of September 15,...
Knobloch: 'It is a very dangerous situation at the moment'
Charlotte Knobloch survived the Holocaust by passing as the daughter of non-Jewish farmers. She recently spoke with DW to express her shock following the AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt's state election.
South Africa probes deaths of 7 women near Johannesburg
Police have warned women to take extra care in parts of Johannesburg as similarities between seven deaths fuel fears that the cases could be connected.