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Venezuela: Interim President Delcy Rodriguez meets US envoy

Deutsche Welle • Feb 3, 2026

Venezuela and the US open talks on energy, trade and political transition after years of frozen relations.

Minneapolis: Homeland Security officers to wear body cameras

Deutsche Welle • Feb 3, 2026

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's decision comes after the killing of two US citizens by federal agents in the city. At least four officers on the scene whe…

Musk-owned SpaceX acquires his xAI

Deutsche Welle • Feb 3, 2026

The move intends to support the world's richest man's efforts to dominate both the rocket and AI markets. Musk aims to use the deal to build data cent…

France's 2026 budget finally gets passed

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's minority government made it through two no-confidence votes before finally getting his 2026 budget over the line.

Russian captain found guilty in North Sea tanker collision

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

Vladimir Motin has been convicted for manslaughter after a deadly collision last year off the coast of the UK

Trump announces India 'trade deal' after Modi call

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

After a phone call with India's PM, Trump said that the US would lower its tariff rate on Indian goods, while again claiming that India had agreed to …

Syrian army enters Kurdish-held al-Hassakeh after deal

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

An agreement to transition control from Kurdish to government forces is now underway. It brings the end to weeks of fighting as well as the Kurds' yea…

At the brink: Can South Sudan avert another civil war?

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

The power struggles between President Salva Kiir and his political rival Riek Machar are pushing the country towards conflict. Analysts urge the inter…

Germany arrests 5 over violation of Russia sanctions

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

Five German, Russian and Ukrainian nationals were arrested in LĂĽbeck for allegedly exporting goods to Russian defense companies.

Iran: EU envoys summoned over IRGC terrorist designation

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

The Iranian Foreign Ministry said this was the "minimum" response. Meanwhile, President Pezeshkian has reportedly ordered the start of nuclear talks w…

How a heckled Canadian became Germany's Olympic hockey coach

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

Harold Kreis is set to head to his first Olympic Games as coach of the German men's ice hockey team. Now a legend of the game in his adopted homeland,…

Harold Kreis: From outsider to Olympic hockey coach

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

Harold Kreis is set to head to his first Olympic Games as coach of the German men's ice hockey team. Now a legend of the game in his adopted homeland,…

Winter Olympics: From 'foreigner' to Germany hockey coach

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

Harold Kreis is set to head to his first Olympic Games as coach of the German men's ice hockey team. Now a legend of the game in his adopted homeland,…

China eyes reshaping global order as US influence wanes

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

As Washington pulls back from international institutions, Beijing is stepping up its diplomatic outreach while pursuing leadership roles in selected a…

Vienna swaps parking for green space

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

Conscious of reaching climate goals and strapped for space, some cities are reconsidering how much they dedicate to parking. Vienna, Austria is street…

The city that swapped parking for green space

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

Conscious of reaching climate goals and strapped for space, some cities are reconsidering how much they dedicate to parking. Vienna, Austria is street…

Why gold and silver prices suddenly collapsed?

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

After hitting record highs last week, the prices of gold and silver have suddenly reversed course. DW looks at how a euphoric rally flipped into a sha…

Ukraine updates: Russia steps up attacks on transport routes

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says Russia is focusing on attacking "primarily railway infrastructure." Meanwhile, the Kremlin has said talks with Ukraine will c…

Ukraine: Raids in Germany over violation of Russia sanctions

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

Five men have been arrested in Lübeck for allegedly exporting goods to Russian defense companies. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has said talks with Ukraine w…

Costa Rica: Conservative Laura Fernandez wins election

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

Right-wing populist Laura Fernandez is set to become the Central American country's second female president. Her win came on the back of promises to c…

Epstein files reveal close contact with Norway princess

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

With her son set to go on trial on charges of rape and violence, Crown Princess Mette-Marit is reeling from another scandal.

US withdrawal from WHO threatens Africa's health gains

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

Reduced funding, weakened disease surveillance, and disruptions to health programs are likely consequences of the United States' exit from the World H…

Gaza: Rafah border crossing partially reopens

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

The reopening between the Gaza Strip and Egypt is a key step in the ceasefire plan between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

China: Four more people executed in Myanmar scam crackdown

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

Beijing has continued to clamp down on Myanmar-based telecom scams with another set of executions. The fraud operations reportedly involve cryptocurre…

Trump's Greenland 'piece of ice' remark echoes history

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

Donald Trump's description of Greenland echoes a colonial pattern in which powerful states have dismissed sparsely populated land, ignoring Indigenous…

How Trump's 'piece of ice' Greenland remark echoes history

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

The US president's curt description of Greenland recalls a pattern in which colonial authorities have sometimes classified land as "not used" or "unin…

How Trump's 'piece of ice' Greenaland remark echoes history

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

The US president's curt description of Greenland recalls a pattern in which colonial authorities have sometimes classified land as "not used" or "unin…

How Trump's 'piece of ice' remark echoes history

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

The US president's curt description of Greenland recalls a pattern in which colonial authorities have sometimes classified land as "not used" or "unin…

Germany news: Nationwide strikes hit public transport

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

Many buses, trams and underground trains across the country will not be running amid a strike by a large union. Foreign Minister Wadephul is visiting …

China's space aircraft carrier: superweapon or propaganda?

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

With Luanniao, China is promoting a giant space aircraft carrier as a new superweapon. Is it a vision for war in space — or science fiction?

Grammy Award winners Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish call out ICE

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

Billie Eilish's Wildflower won the song of the year award, while Bad Bunny won album of the year. Many musicians wore "ICE out" pins and other winners…

Grammy Awards: Winners Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish slam ICE

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

Billie Eilish's Wildflower won the song of the year award, while Bad Bunny won album of the year. Many musicians wore 'ICE out' pins, while several wi…

Mexico to send humanitarian aid to Cuba, Sheinbaum says

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

The announcement comes after US President Trump said he asked the Mexican leader to suspend oil shipments to Cuba. Sheinbaum has warned of a major hum…

Trump says Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations

Deutsche Welle • Feb 2, 2026

Trump's announcement comes as the arts venue faces a series of event cancellations after Trump launched a forceful takeover of the center and added hi…

Tens of thousands back Czech president amid cabinet dispute

Deutsche Welle • Feb 1, 2026

A massive rally in Prague supported Czech President Petr Pavel, who accused the country's top diplomat of blackmail. The row centers on Pavel's refusa…

How far will China go to back Iran if the US strikes?

Deutsche Welle • Feb 1, 2026

As tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high, China’s role is under growing scrutiny. How far would Beijing go to support Iran — and where ar…

Handball: Germany lose to Denmark in Euro final

Deutsche Welle • Feb 1, 2026

Germany fell at the final hurdle at the European Men's Handball Championship, losing to co-hosts and favorites Denmark in the final. Two German player…

India sets record budget for infrastructure, defense

Deutsche Welle • Feb 1, 2026

India's defense boost was expected following the four-day conflict with Pakistan last May. The budget also highlights plans for seven high-speed rail …

Turkey's textile industry in crisis

Deutsche Welle • Feb 1, 2026

Shuttered factories and lost jobs: Turkey's textile industry is fighting for its life. Exports are dwindling as China and Bangladesh conquer EU market…

Trilateral Ukraine peace talks delayed after US, Russia meet

Deutsche Welle • Feb 1, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that the dates for the next US-Ukraine-Russia talks are set for February 4-5 in Abu Dhabi. There…

Rita SĂĽssmuth: The high-profile feminist reformer dies aged 88

Deutsche Welle • Feb 1, 2026

She dared to break taboos, advocated for women's rights and took part in a failed attempt to oust Chancellor Helmut Kohl as chairman of the CDU. Forme…

Pakistan: 145 militants killed after suicide and gun attacks

Deutsche Welle • Feb 1, 2026

The series of coordinated attacks across Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province also left at least 31 civilians and 17 security personnel dead.

Gaza: Israel partially reopens Gaza crossing in second phase of ceasefire

Deutsche Welle • Feb 1, 2026

Israel said it was carrying out a "pilot" run of the Rafah crossing and planned to permit more Palestinians to cross the border with Egypt starting on…

Gaza: Rafah crossing reopens, ceasefire's second phase starts

Deutsche Welle • Feb 1, 2026

People will be allowed through the Gaza Strip's only crossing with a country other than Israel. Thousands are waiting to leave the enclave for medical…

Iran updates: Iran classes EU armies as terrorist groups

Deutsche Welle • Feb 1, 2026

In a tit-for-tat move, Iran has said it now considers EU militaries to be terrorist organizations. The Iranian president has called for tensions with …

Germany: Afghanistan's consulates pose threat to refugees

Deutsche Welle • Feb 1, 2026

Afghanistan's consulates in Germany are being taken over by Taliban officials, putting Afghani people at the mercy of the regime they fled.

Let them eat steak? Experts roast inverted US food pyramid

Deutsche Welle • Feb 1, 2026

The United States has introduced a new food pyramid with significantly more meat, dairy and fat. Health and sustainability experts are alarmed.

Iran hints at progress toward negotiations with US

Deutsche Welle • Feb 1, 2026

US President Donald Trump also said there was contact between Washington and Tehran. It comes as the US has deployed several warships off the Iranian …

Epstein files: UK PM Starmer says ex-prince Andrew should testify in US

Deutsche Welle • Feb 1, 2026

A new batch of Epstein files has ratcheted up the heat on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over his links with the pedophile financier. Now, the British PM …

New US envoy arrives in Venezuela after Maduro's ouster

Deutsche Welle • Feb 1, 2026

The arrival of charge d'affaires Laura Dogu comes one month after US forces kidnapped leader Nicolas Maduro and brought him to New York to face trial.…

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