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A police officer in protective clothing works at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Schkeuditz, Germany, August 5, 2026

Germany: Interior Minister warns of 'daily' hybrid warfare

ConflictsAugust 9, 2026
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General view of Aramco tanks and oil pipe at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia May 21, 2018

Iran war: Houthis claim attack on Saudi oil facility

The Yemeni rebels said their strike was in response to Saudi drones breaching Yemeni airspace. Follow DW for more.
ConflictsAugust 9, 2026
Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan addresses a press conference at his residence on May 15, 2026

India: Ex-Education Minister Pradhan says Gen Z 'misled'

Pradhan spoke for the first time since his resignation. He said, he "suffered" because of Gen Z. Follow DW for more.
PoliticsAugust 9, 2026
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German politics

What's making news in Germany? From Bundestag debates to political controversy and pressing social issues, we bring you the stories and the people behind the headlines.

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CDU's Saxony-Anhalt candidate warns against AfD taking power

CDU's Saxony-Anhalt candidate warns against AfD taking power

Saxony-Anhalt’s CDU candidate to remain state premier, Sven Schulze, is facing a strong challenge from the AfD party.
PoliticsAugust 8, 202617:14 min
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Germany debates reintroducing mandatory civilian service

Germany debates reintroducing mandatory civilian service

NGOs have expressed doubt about the government's ideas for a civilian service program as an alternative to conscription.
PoliticsAugust 8, 2026
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Germany: Far-right AfD extends its lead in nationwide polls

Germany: Far-right AfD extends its lead in nationwide polls

The AfD continues to pull ahead in the polls, while more and more voters want to include them in decision-making.
PoliticsAugust 7, 2026
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August 9, 2026

Indonesia: Mount Bromo wildfire grows, spurs park closure

August 9, 2026

Australia: 2 planes almost collide on Sydney Airport tarmac

August 9, 2026

Canada: British Columbia declares emergency as fires spread

August 9, 2026

FIFA warns against 'concerted effort' to undermine Infantino

August 9, 2026

Nigeria marries 1,500 couples in mass wedding

August 8, 2026

Kosovo PM Kurti egged in parliament amid political crisis

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Africa

DR Kongo Kinshasa 2026 | Ebola-Verdacht | Arzt misst Temperatur einer Bootspassagierin

Congo's Ebola outbreak exceeds 4,000 cases

The epidemic, the world's second-largest, has been described as the fastest-spreading on record.
SocietyAugust 8, 202602:33 min
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Asia

Aung San Suu Kyi shakes hands with Arnaud de Baecque from ICRC

Aung San Suu Kyi's son on the latest images of his mother

Kim Aris, the son of Aung San Suu Kyi, speaks about the latest published images of his mother.
PoliticsAugust 9, 202610:27 min
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Germany

Outside view of St.Pius Church in Mannheim-Niederostheim

When German Catholics and Protestants share a church

Many churches are decommissioned, demolished or repurposed in Germany. But there is a new, unique development.
ReligionAugust 8, 2026
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Europe

This picture shows a gravestone of a dog named Oliver in a pet cemetery in Cyprus

In Cyprus, dogs are beloved, and too often abandoned

Thousands of dogs are abandoned annually in Cyprus, leading to widespread strays.
SocietyAugust 9, 202605:06 min
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Middle East

A map depicting the Persian Gulf, Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman and Oman seen through hourglass sand timer.

Iran and Oman near landmark shipping agreement

Iran says it is in the final stages of reaching an agreement with Oman on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
PoliticsAugust 8, 202610:03 min
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North America

Dr. Anthony Fauci Top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci responds to accusations by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., as he testifies before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

GOP vs. Fauci: Are COVID-19 politics hurting public health?

Six years after COVID-19 changed the world, Washington is relitigating old battles and demanding answers.
PoliticsAugust 7, 202616:25 min
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Latin America

Kolumbien Cali 2026 | Amtseinführung von Präsident Abelardo de la Espriella

Colombia has a new right-wing president

Colombia's new president, the nationalist Abelardo de la Espriella, has taken office.
PoliticsAugust 8, 202616:46 min
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The flavours, beats and stories of Africa

From Mombasa’s street food to design, fashion and music.
August 8, 202626:03 min
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Heavy flooding, severe storms, record heat waves — climate change has brought an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. People, ecosystems and global economies are suffering the consequences.

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Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan as China braces for coming storm

Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan as China braces for coming storm

A typhoon is lashing Japan's south, causing injuries and blackouts.
CatastropheAugust 8, 2026
A barge on the low-water Rhine near a steel plant in Duisburg, Germany.

Europe's rivers are drying up. Can they be saved?

Europe's rivers are drying up. Can they be saved?

The Rhine and Danube have reached historic lows, raising concerns about the future of drinking water supplies.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 7, 2026
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Is it really the hottest day ever?

Is it really the hottest day ever?

How do scientists know a day was really the hottest on record or that a heat wave was historic? DW has the answers.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 7, 2026
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Router's 'backdoor' to China raises cybersecurity concerns

What was the purpose of a "phone home" feature found in more than 20 models of routers made in China?
TechnologyAugust 9, 202609:08 min
A dancer in a pink and white ballet dress stands in a ballet studio, smiling.

Leroy Mokgatle’s trailblazing style

Dancer Leroy Mokgatle performs both male and female roles, pushing boundaries in ballet.
LifestyleAugust 8, 202604:52 min
Former GDR watchtower, Baltic Sea border tower, Kühlungsborn seaside resort, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Escape across the Baltic Sea

For nearly 30 years, many East Germans risked fleeing across the Baltic Sea. Some 140 died trying.
CultureAugust 8, 202613:46 min
Scene from Richard Wagner's opera „Rienzi" at the Bayreuth Festival, 2026 with Richard Wagner and Adolf Hitler in the back

How Bayreuth confronts its Nazi-era past

The Bayreuth Wagner Festival is now facing its Nazi-era legacy.
CultureAugust 8, 202607:14 min
Anonymous Belarusian students talk to DW, 2026

In Lithuania, students from Belarus fear Lukashenko's reach

Lukashenko has labeled a university in Lithuania an extremist organization, worrying Belarusian students in Vilnius.
EducationAugust 8, 202604:28 min
A white church sits atop a hill overlooking the valley below

Iceland’s EU vote: A nation divided over Europe

Security concerns, fishing grounds and rising costs are shaping Iceland's debate over restarting talks on EU membership.
PoliticsAugust 7, 2026
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Inside Europe

This weekly podcast is a deep dive into the twists and turns of European current affairs, politics and culture.
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Furniture designer Sipho Twala sitting on a couch he designed in his studio in Johannesburg, South Africa.

From taxi driver to furniture artist

A powerful creative transformation.
DesignAugust 8, 202604:57 min
Designer Oluwanifemi Bolawole photographed from a low-angle perspective, with various cowrie shells displayed in front of her.

Cowrie shells turned into modern luxury

Heritage reinvented through fashion.
DesignAugust 8, 202605:06 min
The image shows a street-level view of a cycling area in an urban setting. Several bicycles are passing through the frame, with only the lower parts of the riders and the bicycles visible. The cyclists are moving across a paved intersection or crossing area marked with light-colored rectangular paving stones. A circular speed-limit sign displaying “20” is visible in the background, suggesting a 20 km/h speed limit. Behind the cyclists, there is a modern building entrance with glass doors and red-brown exterior walls. A cylindrical object, possibly a decorative feature or utility installation, stands near the entrance. The scene appears to be taken in daylight, with clear visibility and natural lighting. The image emphasizes bicycle traffic and urban mobility, with the moving bicycles creating a sense of activity and congestion.

As e-bikes zip, city in Netherlands limits cycle-lane speeds

A Dutch municipality is confronting the hazards that e-bikes create for pedestrians and more conventional cyclists.
Cars and TransportationAugust 8, 202602:09 min
Historical photo of Mata Hari sitting in an armchair wearing an embellished bra, bracelets, and a tiara.

Mata Hari: Celebrated dancer turns WWI spy

Mata Hari became history's most famous female spy. She was executed for high treason.
HistoryAugust 6, 2026
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Why young Nigerians still trust herbal medicine

Why does herbal medicine remain popular in Nigeria? We visit Kano State to find out.
SocietyAugust 6, 202604:57 min
Ghana's new Ashanti Queen Mother sits on a chair

Meet Ghana's new Ashanti Queen mother

A new Queen Mother and a young artist share one mission: Preserving Ashanti culture for future generations.
SocietyAugust 5, 202601:26 min