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Greece: Offshore gas instead of green energy projects?
https://www.dw.com/en/greece-offshore-gas-instead-of-green-energy-projects/a-71512933?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 5, 2025 14:31
The Greek government seems to have shifted its energy policy focus from the green transition to offshore gas production in the Ionian Sea. US companies have expressed an interest in exploration there. What happens next?
What does the suspension of US aid mean for Afghanistan?
https://www.dw.com/en/what-does-the-suspension-of-us-aid-mean-for-afghanistan/a-71514207?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 5, 2025 14:19
Taliban-ruled Afghanistan lacks the resources to provide its people with basic public services. Experts warn a permanent cut of US aid could have devesting consequences for the Afghan people.
Ethiopia: Is Tigray on the brink of a fresh conflict?
https://www.dw.com/en/ethiopia-is-tigray-on-the-brink-of-a-fresh-conflict/a-71510152?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 5, 2025 13:55
An intense power struggle within the former liberation movement TPLF is fueling fears of chaos and war among many residents of Tigray. How stable is the peace in Ethiopia's war-traumatized northern region?
Can renewable energy solve Iran's energy woes?
https://www.dw.com/en/can-renewable-energy-solve-iran-s-energy-woes/a-71512617?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 5, 2025 12:56
Despite having massive gas reserves, Iranian officials are looking at developing renewable energy as a solution to an ongoing energy crisis. However, financing remains a problem.
How realistic is Donald Trump's 'Gaza takeover' plan?
https://www.dw.com/en/how-realistic-is-donald-trump-s-gaza-takeover-plan/a-71508712?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 5, 2025 12:45
US President Donald Trump sent shockwaves around the Middle East when he said that the US could take control of the Gaza Strip. Analysts say the idea is more of a distraction from broader regional peace efforts.
US military plane flies back deported migrants to India
https://www.dw.com/en/us-military-plane-flies-back-deported-migrants-to-india/a-71512151?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 5, 2025 12:25
The deportation flight from the United States to India took place ahead of an expected visit to Washington by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Sara Duterte: Philippine House backs impeachment of VP
https://www.dw.com/en/sara-duterte-philippine-house-backs-impeachment-of-vp/a-71510054?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 5, 2025 10:56
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, whose father is a former president, has been impeached by the House of Representatives amid allegations of multiple crimes. The move paves the way for a trial in the Senate.
Iraq: UNESCO supports reconstruction of Mosul treasures
https://www.dw.com/en/iraq-unesco-supports-reconstruction-of-mosul-treasures/a-71505694?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 5, 2025 09:17
In 2014, the IS terrorist group took control of the Iraqi city of Mosul, systematically destroying its many cultural monuments. Some historic buildings are now opening after reconstruction.
US updates: USAID puts staff on 'administrative leave'
https://www.dw.com/en/us-updates-usaid-puts-staff-on-administrative-leave/live-71509721?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 5, 2025 09:13
The staff of the humanitarian agency will go on leave before midnight on February 7. Meanwhile, protests against Trump's executive orders are planned at state capitol buildings in all 50 states. DW has more.
India: PM Narendra Modi takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh Mela
https://www.dw.com/en/india-pm-narendra-modi-takes-holy-dip-at-maha-kumbh-mela/a-71508878?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 5, 2025 08:07
Modi took a ritual bath on a visit to the Maha Kumbh Mela, a week after a deadly crush at the world's largest gathering.
Middle East: Trump's Gaza takeover remarks met with backlash
https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-trump-s-gaza-takeover-remarks-met-with-backlash/live-71508488?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 5, 2025 06:44
Saudi Arabia and Australia are among those rejecting President Donald Trump's suggestion that the US could "take over" Gaza. US top diplomat Marco Rubio has stood behind Trump's remarks. DW has the latest.
Ismaili Muslim leader Aga Khan dies aged 88
https://www.dw.com/en/ismaili-muslim-leader-aga-khan-dies-aged-88/a-71508319?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 5, 2025 05:01
The Aga Khan Development Network employs some 96,000 people and finances development programs particularly in Asia and Africa. He died "peacefully" surrounded by his family in Lisbon.
Delhi election 2025: Voting begins in Indian capital
https://www.dw.com/en/delhi-election-2025-voting-begins-in-indian-capital/a-71508097?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 5, 2025 03:04
Polling has started in India's capital of New Delhi in a crucial state legislature election. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling BJP aims to wrest control of the crucial city from incumbent Arvind Kejriwal.
Trump orders US withdrawal from UN bodies
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-orders-us-withdrawal-from-un-bodies/a-71507923?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 5, 2025 02:20
The order also prompts a review of US funding for the United Nations. Trump made similar moves during his first term and has long railed against the United Nations over perceived anti-Washington bias.
Trump suggests US 'ownership' of Gaza as Netanyahu visits
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-suggests-us-ownership-of-gaza-as-netanyahu-visits/a-71499523?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 5, 2025 00:53
Trump said that Palestinians could "permanently" be resettled from Gaza during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It comes after a ceasefire deal was struck between Israel and Hamas.
Ukraine: Zelenskyy puts Ukrainian war dead at over 45,000
https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-zelenskyy-puts-ukrainian-war-dead-at-over-45-000/a-71507510?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 23:55
The Ukrainian president provided a rare update on casualty figures and said he could negotiate an end to the war with Russia. He said that he was open to Trump's suggestion to provide the US with strategic minerals.
Sudan: Is the bloody war heading toward an end?
https://www.dw.com/en/sudan-is-the-bloody-war-heading-toward-an-end/a-71502992?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 21:11
With both sides of the war sanctioned and key strategic points falling back to the Sudanese Armed Forces, observers see Darfur coming up as the last major battleground. Is peace in sight?
USA: First Guantanamo migrant deportation flights 'underway'
https://www.dw.com/en/usa-first-guantanamo-migrant-deportation-flights-underway/a-71507027?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 20:37
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called Guantanamo Bay a "perfect place" to house migrants, but Amnesty International USA has decried the scheme as "profoundly cruel."
Sweden: 10 dead in school shooting, police say
https://www.dw.com/en/sweden-10-dead-in-school-shooting-police-say/a-71502409?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 19:12
Police believe the perpetrator was among those killed during a shooting incident at a Swedish education center in the city of Orebro.
Greenland PM proposes election, foreign donation ban
https://www.dw.com/en/greenland-pm-proposes-election-foreign-donation-ban/a-71506825?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 18:51
Greenland's prime minister has proposed an election for March 11. The announcement came with Greenland's parliament mulling a ban on foreign political donations, with Donald Trump repeating his interest in the territory.
Santorini earthquakes: Could a major seismic event happen?
https://www.dw.com/en/santorini-earthquakes-could-a-major-seismic-event-happen/a-71506006?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 16:48
Seismic activity near Greek island has prompted evacuations to the mainland, but scientists cannot predict whether these earthquakes will get worse.
Germany: Police sniff out illicit wild garlic operation
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-police-sniff-out-illicit-wild-garlic-operation/a-71505405?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 16:34
Police in eastern Germany followed their nose to discover an illegal plant harvesting ring. Officers seized a large quantity of wild garlic — a protected springtime plant that is used in the catering industry.
US Senate committee advances RFK Jr. health sec nomination
https://www.dw.com/en/us-senate-committee-advances-rfk-jr-health-sec-nomination/a-71505753?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 16:04
President Donald Trump's nomination for health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, has cleared a key hurdle. Opponents had declared RFK Jr. unfit for the public health role due to his anti-vaccine stances.
German election: CDU, Merz drop in poll after AfD vote
https://www.dw.com/en/german-election-cdu-merz-drop-in-poll-after-afd-vote/a-71505396?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 15:58
Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz and his conservatives slump in poll after far-right backing for migration vote.
South Africa: What does Ramaphosa have to win — or lose — in the DRC crisis?
https://www.dw.com/en/south-africa-what-does-ramaphosa-have-to-win-or-lose-in-the-drc-crisis/a-71494418?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 15:40
Relations between Rwanda and South Africa have soured as security deteriorates in eastern DR Congo. As the violence escalates, both regional powers seem unable to build bridges - but why?
Offsetting flights: How can I tell if a carbon credit is legit?
https://www.dw.com/en/offsetting-flights-how-can-i-tell-if-a-carbon-credit-is-legit/a-71477784?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 14:14
Ever wish you could clean up your carbon footprint from flying? That's what some carbon offset programs promise to help you do, by planting a tree, for instance. But do they work? Here's what to look out for.
Power moves: The women changing the face of Africa's political leadership
https://www.dw.com/en/power-moves-the-women-changing-the-face-of-africa-s-political-leadership/a-71416501?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 14:05
From Ghana to Namibia, recent appointments of women to top political positions is encouraging. But with more women in significant roles, are African nations really boosting female political representation?
Philippines: Sex ed bill targets rising teen pregnancies
https://www.dw.com/en/philippines-sex-ed-bill-targets-rising-teen-pregnancies/a-71501177?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 13:53
A proposed bill to prevent teen pregnancy in the Philippines has sparked heated debates, with conservative groups claiming that its provisions promote sexual activity among young children.
Thailand PM's China visit aims to allay safety concerns
https://www.dw.com/en/thailand-pm-s-china-visit-aims-to-allay-safety-concerns/a-71502860?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 13:53
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's four-day visit to China this week comes amid acute concerns over cross-border online scamming centers and tourist safety.
West Bank: 2 Israeli soldiers killed in checkpoint shooting
https://www.dw.com/en/west-bank-2-israeli-soldiers-killed-in-checkpoint-shooting/a-71501421?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 13:15
Two Israeli soldiers have been killed and several others injured in a shooting at the Tayasir checkpoint in the occupied West Bank.
At least 5 shot at Swedish school, police say
https://www.dw.com/en/at-least-5-shot-at-swedish-school-police-say/a-71502409?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 13:10
A major operation is currently underway following a shooting incident at a Swedish school in Orebro city.
Trump’s US science freeze a 'threat to academic freedom'
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-s-us-science-freeze-a-threat-to-academic-freedom/a-71501071?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 12:44
The Trump administration paused government funding essential for US science. Researchers are fearful what it means for the future of academic freedom.
German ex-Chancellor Gerhard Schröder experiencing burnout
https://www.dw.com/en/german-ex-chancellor-gerhard-schröder-experiencing-burnout/a-71501286?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 12:17
Gerhard Schröder is receiving treatment for burnout and a "pronounced lack of energy," his doctors said.
Netanyahu and Trump meeting to focus on Gaza ceasefire deal
https://www.dw.com/en/netanyahu-and-trump-meeting-to-focus-on-gaza-ceasefire-deal/a-71499523?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 10:13
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday. The two will discuss the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal.
India-Germany submarine deal: What's at stake for Russia?
https://www.dw.com/en/india-germany-submarine-deal-what-s-at-stake-for-russia/a-71454656?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 10:05
Germany's Thyssenkrupp will build six submarines for the Indian Navy along with its Indian partner. However, the deal is not necessarily a sign that New Delhi will end its defense sector dependence on Russia.
NATO ex-boss Stoltenberg named Norway's finance minister
https://www.dw.com/en/nato-ex-boss-stoltenberg-named-norway-s-finance-minister/a-71500137?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 09:54
NATO's former Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has been appointed Norway finance minister in a cabinet reshuffle announced early Tuesday morning.
French man on death row in Indonesia set to go home
https://www.dw.com/en/french-man-on-death-row-in-indonesia-set-to-go-home/a-71499050?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 09:38
French national Serge Atlaoui is set to go home after he spent two decades on death row in an Indonesian prison for alleged drug offenses.
Santorini: Hundreds flee Greek island amid quake warnings
https://www.dw.com/en/santorini-hundreds-flee-greek-island-amid-quake-warnings/a-71498739?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 08:41
Greek authorities deployed emergency services on the holiday island of Santorini to make sure people were out of harm's way, as hundreds of mini-quakes continued to rattle the area.
Germany's Merz tells DW that AfD 'wants to destroy the CDU'
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-merz-tells-dw-that-afd-wants-to-destroy-the-cdu/a-71498521?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 08:13
Germany's conservative chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz explicitly distanced himself and his party from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in an interview with DW.
Bayern Munich and Rwanda: Why is the sponsorship deal so controversial?
https://www.dw.com/en/bayern-munich-and-rwanda-why-is-the-sponsorship-deal-so-controversial/a-71494522?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 07:37
Bayern Munich's sponsorship deal with Rwanda is "blood stained" and must end, according to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The conflict in Africa has posed serious questions of the Bundesliga club.
DR Congo: Rebel alliance announces unilateral ceasefire
https://www.dw.com/en/dr-congo-rebel-alliance-announces-unilateral-ceasefire/a-71498065?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 03:29
The M23 rebel group has said that it would observe a ceasefire starting February 4, a week after it seized eastern Congo's Goma. UN agencies said that at least 900 people were killed in last week's fighting.
US: Trump confirms pause on Canada, Mexico tariffs
https://www.dw.com/en/us-trump-confirms-pause-on-canada-mexico-tariffs/live-71494205?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 4, 2025 01:05
Donald Trump said he was "pleased" by the outcome after he spoke to Canada's Trudeau and Mexico's Sheinbaum on tariffs he had ordered. The EU said it would respond "firmly" if targeted by US levies. DW has more.
Sweden: Baltic Sea cable damage not sabotage, ship released
https://www.dw.com/en/sweden-baltic-sea-cable-damage-not-sabotage-ship-released/a-71495750?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 18:02
A Bulgarian ship has been released after Swedish authorities cleared it of deliberately sabotaging an underwater cable in the Baltic Sea. NATO has moved to protect Baltic Sea cables amid concerns of Russian tampering.
Germany's CDU vows to make AfD 'as small as possible again'
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-cdu-vows-to-make-afd-as-small-as-possible-again/a-71494404?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 17:29
The man likely to lead Germany's next government says there would be no cooperation with the far-right AfD. Friedrich Merz's conservative CDU/CSU bloc has faced flak after accepting AfD support on legislation.
CDU leader Friedrich Merz wants the chancellery
https://www.dw.com/en/cdu-leader-friedrich-merz-wants-the-chancellery/a-70845544?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 16:09
Friedrich Merz, nemesis of former Chancellor Angela Merkel, is confident that he will win the upcoming election — despite his latest controversial moves siding with the far right on curbing irregular immigration.
Submarine cables: Achilles heel of our digital world
https://www.dw.com/en/submarine-cables-achilles-heel-of-our-digital-world/a-71494600?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 15:48
Most of the world's data travels via ocean cables that are at risk of frequent sabotage. DW explains where they lie and how they are protected.
Mexico's Sheinbaum says Trump tariffs delayed for a month
https://www.dw.com/en/mexico-s-sheinbaum-says-trump-tariffs-delayed-for-a-month/live-71488905?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 15:42
Mexican President Sheinbaum said she had a "good" conversation with Trump after he announced tariffs. Meanwhile, European leaders are coming together against Trump's trade plans. DW has more.
Syria car bomb explosion kills at least 20
https://www.dw.com/en/syria-car-bomb-explosion-kills-at-least-20/a-71489683?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 15:22
A car bomb went off on a main road on the outskirts of the northern city of Manbij, Syria's civil defense said. Most of those killed were women, while over a dozen others were injured.
Sweden court finds Quran burner guilty of hate crimes
https://www.dw.com/en/sweden-court-finds-quran-burner-guilty-of-hate-crimes/a-71493903?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 15:05
Salwan Najem was fined and given a suspended sentence over staging public burnings of the Quran. The court dropped the case against fellow campaigner Salwan Momika, who was shot and killed last week.
Indonesia eyes Indian missiles amid China tensions
https://www.dw.com/en/indonesia-eyes-indian-missiles-amid-china-tensions/a-71492500?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 14:22
India's impending sale of supersonic cruise missiles to Indonesia is perceived as a counterbalance to China's territorial ambitions in the region.
South Korea fears being sidelined by Trump-Kim revival
https://www.dw.com/en/south-korea-fears-being-sidelined-by-trump-kim-revival/a-71493990?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 14:20
South Korea is looking at a potential return of US President Donald Trump "falling in love" with North Korea's dictator and cutting high-profile deals without regarding Seoul's interests.
Trump tariffs 'bad' for US and Europe, Scholz says
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-tariffs-bad-for-us-and-europe-scholz-says/live-71488905?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 13:34
European leaders are speaking up with one voice about the need to remain united in their response to US President Donald Trump's threats to levy tariffs on its goods. DW has the latest.
Trump’s tariffs spook investors, stoke inflation fears
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-s-tariffs-spook-investors-stoke-inflation-fears/a-71489678?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 13:20
Donald Trump's new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China have sent shock waves through financial markets. Economists have warned that the move has thrown the global trade order into "chaos."
China agency offers N. Korea tour to mark Kim Jong Il's birthday
https://www.dw.com/en/china-agency-offers-n-korea-tour-to-mark-kim-jong-il-s-birthday/a-71490803?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 12:01
A Chinese agency is offering tours to North Korea to mark late leader Kim Jong Il's birthday. But it's not clear whether the isolated country's borders are open to tourists and whether the trips will be possible.
Bill Gates and the image of a 'good billionaire'
https://www.dw.com/en/bill-gates-and-the-image-of-a-good-billionaire/a-71436631?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 11:39
Microsoft founder Bill Gates is publishing his first memoir, "Source Code: My Beginnings." He has spent decades and billions crafting his image — but his critics remain unimpressed.
Divide and conquer: Russia's disinformation campaigns in Africa
https://www.dw.com/en/divide-and-conquer-russia-s-disinformation-campaigns-in-africa/a-71453082?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 11:16
Disinformation campaigns are exploding across Africa, with Russia believed to be the main instigator. DW untangles how their methods and objectives differ from region to region, and how effective the campaigns are.
South Africa rejects Trump's land 'confiscation' claim
https://www.dw.com/en/south-africa-rejects-trump-s-land-confiscation-claim/a-71491321?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 10:42
President Cyril Ramaphosa denied his government is taking land as Trump suggested. The South African leader said he wants to engage with the US to provide a better understanding of the situation as Trump threatens aid.
At least 1 killed after blast tears through Moscow apartment
https://www.dw.com/en/at-least-1-killed-after-blast-tears-through-moscow-apartment/a-71490918?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 10:33
At least 1 person has died after a bomb tore through the lobby of a luxury apartment block in an upscale neighborhood in Russia's capital, Moscow.
Rosa Parks: Icon of the US civil rights movement
https://www.dw.com/en/rosa-parks-icon-of-the-us-civil-rights-movement/a-64532305?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 08:35
She stood up for her rights by staying seated: Rosa Parks gave the US civil rights movement a huge boost and inspired Martin Luther King Jr.
German president travels to Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey
https://www.dw.com/en/german-president-travels-to-saudi-arabia-jordan-turkey/a-71489677?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 08:32
Frank-Walter Steinmeier is headed to Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Turkey to discuss Syria and Gaza. Berlin's reputation in the region has suffered as a result of its steadfast support for Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza.
Former Spanish FA boss Rubiales' Hermoso kiss trial: What you need to know
https://www.dw.com/en/former-spanish-fa-boss-rubiales-hermoso-kiss-trial-what-you-need-to-know/a-71475150?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 07:55
Former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales goes on trial for sexual harassment and coercion, alongside Spain’s ex-coach. Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso in front of millions at the 2023 Women’s World Cup final.
Syria car bomb explosion kills at least 15
https://www.dw.com/en/syria-car-bomb-explosion-kills-at-least-15/a-71489683?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 07:53
A car bomb went off on a main road on the outskirts of the northern city of Manbij, Syria's civil defense said. Most of those killed were women, while over a dozen others were injured.
Grammys 2025: Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar win top prizes
https://www.dw.com/en/grammys-2025-beyoncé-and-kendrick-lamar-win-top-prizes/a-71489227?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 05:35
Women dominated the 67th Grammys, with Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Doechii taking home major awards. Kendrick Lamar took home five awards, including song of the year for "Not Like Us."
US updates: Trump to hold tariff talks with Canada, Mexico
https://www.dw.com/en/us-updates-trump-to-hold-tariff-talks-with-canada-mexico/live-71488905?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 02:09
President Donald Trump said there will be talks with Mexico and Canada after ordering tariffs on both neighbors. Separately, Trump said funding to South Africa would be cut over alleged "confiscating" of land. Follow DW.
Georgia: Police arrest two opposition leaders amid protests
https://www.dw.com/en/georgia-police-arrest-two-opposition-leaders-amid-protests/a-71488794?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 3, 2025 00:15
Georgia has seen daily protests since Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said he was delaying EU membership talks until 2028. The opposition alleges October elections won by the Georgian Dream party were fraudulent.
Berlin: 160,000 protest against CDU-AfD collaboration
https://www.dw.com/en/berlin-160-000-protest-against-cdu-afd-collaboration/a-71487600?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 2, 2025 20:50
The rally in the German capital comes in the wake of the conservative CDU/CSU leaning on the support of the far-right AfD in parliament to push through a migration bill. Protesters chanted "Shame on you CDU."
Rubio meets Panama's leader to push Trump demand for canal
https://www.dw.com/en/rubio-meets-panama-s-leader-to-push-trump-demand-for-canal/a-71484459?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 2, 2025 19:33
Trump has called for the US to reclaim control over the Panama Canal, saying China's growing influence in the region poses a national security risk.
Saudi Arabia wants to support Syria, says al-Sharaa
https://www.dw.com/en/saudi-arabia-wants-to-support-syria-says-al-sharaa/a-71485678?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 2, 2025 17:00
The visit by Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa to the Gulf Arab state could signal his government's strategy of moving away from Iranian influence. Ousted leader Bashar Assad was backed by Tehran.
Russia launched 1,400 airstrikes this week Zelenskyy says
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Published: February 2, 2025 14:34
Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges Western support by pointing to the sheer number of airstrikes across his country this week. Plus, the US reportedly wants Ukraine to hold elections by the end of the year if possible. Follow DW.
DRC: African nations seek solution under strain
https://www.dw.com/en/drc-african-nations-seek-solution-under-strain/a-71480325?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 2, 2025 14:33
At crisis talks in Harare, the Southern African Development Community reaffirmed its support of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's independence. But the escalating conflict weighs heavy on the wider region.
Trump says Canada, Mexico, China tariffs may bring 'pain'
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-says-canada-mexico-china-tariffs-may-bring-pain/live-71484293?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 2, 2025 14:14
Donald Trump says US tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China are necessary after decades of being "ripped off" by trade partners. Canadian PM Trudeau warned of "real consequences" for American consumers. DW has more.
Syria's leader heads to Saudi Arabia for first foreign trip
https://www.dw.com/en/syria-s-leader-heads-to-saudi-arabia-for-first-foreign-trip/a-71485678?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 2, 2025 12:17
Syria's interim president visit to Saudi Arabia for his first international trip, could signal his government's strategy of moving away from Iran's sphere of influence.
Anti-war Russian Orthodox priests struggle in German exile
https://www.dw.com/en/anti-war-russian-orthodox-priests-struggle-in-german-exile/a-71439788?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 2, 2025 08:15
A number of Orthodox priests who are against Russia's invasion of Ukraine have sought refuge in Germany, where they face many challenges.
Trump tariffs: Canada, Mexico pledge retaliation on US goods
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-pledge-retaliation-on-us-goods/live-71484293?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 2, 2025 07:45
With Donald Trump ordering new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, the US seems set for a standoff. Canada's Justin Trudeau warned of "real consequences" for American customers. DW has more.
Rubio in Panama amid Trump push for canal control
https://www.dw.com/en/rubio-in-panama-amid-trump-push-for-canal-control/a-71484459?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 2, 2025 06:01
Trump has called for the US to reclaim control over the Panama Canal, saying China's growing influence in the region poses a national security risk.
US trade:Canada pledges 25% retaliatory tariffs on US goods
https://www.dw.com/en/us-trade-canada-pledges-25-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-goods/live-71484293?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 2, 2025 03:51
With Donald Trump ordering new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, the US seems set for a standoff with its direct neighbors. Canada's Justin Trudeau warned of "real consequences" for American customers. DW has more.
Trump signs tariff orders on Canada, Mexico, China
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-signs-tariff-orders-on-canada-mexico-china/a-71484068?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 2, 2025 00:29
Mexico pledged to respond to the US tariffs with tariffs of its own, despite a retaliation clause in the US order which also targets Canada and China. Canada's Justin Trudeau said Ottawa was "prepared" for the US move.
Zelenskyy says Russia attacking 'own civilians' in Kursk
https://www.dw.com/en/zelenskyy-says-russia-attacking-own-civilians-in-kursk/a-71483999?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 22:57
Ukrainian President Voloydymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of using bombs "even against their own civilians" after an air strike hit a boarding school in the Russian town of Sudzha. But Russia blamed Ukraine for the attack.
Trump signs tariff orders on Canada, Mexico, and China
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-signs-tariff-orders-on-canada-mexico-and-china/a-71484068?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 22:14
The US has warned against retaliation from targeted countries, saying further action was possible.
Germany: Protesters decry CDU/CSU over AfD collaboration
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-protesters-decry-cdu-csu-over-afd-collaboration/a-71483400?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 21:08
Protests have erupted across Germany in the wake of two contentious parliamentary votes on immigration, with marchers venting anger at the conservative bloc for breaking the taboo on collaborating with the far-right AfD.
What do Trump's executive orders mean for migrants?
https://www.dw.com/en/what-do-trump-s-executive-orders-mean-for-migrants/a-71483326?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 20:07
US President Donald Trump has already signed a series of executive orders with far-reaching consequences for migrants in the US. However, he also faces a number of legal challenges.
Turkey: Women's rights activists criticize 'Year of the family'
https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-women-s-rights-activists-criticize-year-of-the-family/a-71482348?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 19:26
Turkey's president thinks that each woman should have at least three children. Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared 2025 the "Year of the family" and wants to instill more traditional values in society.
Trump orders strikes on IS targets in Somalia
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-orders-strikes-on-is-targets-in-somalia/a-71482679?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 17:50
The United States has conducted air strikes on IS targets in Somalia, President Donald Trump confirmed on social media.
Pakistan: 18 soldiers killed in fighting with separatists
https://www.dw.com/en/pakistan-18-soldiers-killed-in-fighting-with-separatists/a-71482359?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 17:15
The onslaught that saw the paramilitaries lose their lives was claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army, a group behind rising violence in Balochistan province that borders Afghanistan and Iran.
US: Small plane carrying 6 crashes in Philadelphia
https://www.dw.com/en/us-small-plane-carrying-6-crashes-in-philadelphia/a-71479546?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 15:52
A medical transport jet carrying a child for medical treatment crashed into a Philiadelphia neighborhood shortly after takeoff. Philadelphia's mayor confirmed that all six had died in the accident.
Russia launches new aerial assault across Ukraine
https://www.dw.com/en/russia-launches-new-aerial-assault-across-ukraine/a-71481380?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 14:32
Russia unleashed another large barrage of missiles and drones against Ukraine on Saturday. Russia also said it captured more ground in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
Horst Köhler, humble former German president, dead at 81
https://www.dw.com/en/horst-köhler-humble-former-german-president-dead-at-81/a-57334733?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 11:03
State secretary, International Monetary Fund head, President of Germany: Horst Köhler's career reads like something out of a novel. Africa was a big focus of his work. Now he has died at the age of 81.
Former German President Horst Köhler dies at 81
https://www.dw.com/en/former-german-president-horst-köhler-dies-at-81/a-71480725?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 10:44
Horst Köhler was a finance expert who served as Germany's head of state between 2004 and 2010.
US: Palisades and Eaton LA wildfires 100% contained
https://www.dw.com/en/us-palisades-and-eaton-la-wildfires-100-contained/a-71480260?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 10:36
Prolonged droughts and extreme winds fueled one of the worst wildfires to ever strike Los Angeles County. The fires are contained, but rebuilding the region will take many years and billions of dollars.
Blue Helmets in eastern Congo: Unloved, but still needed
https://www.dw.com/en/blue-helmets-in-eastern-congo-unloved-but-still-needed/a-71470315?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 10:02
The UN mission in eastern Congo was initially meant to be quickly concluded at the request of Kinshasa. However, the M23 offensive in North Kivu has led to a reassessment. Will the peacekeeping mission now be extended?
DRC: SADC talks show resolve but no resolution to crisis
https://www.dw.com/en/drc-sadc-talks-show-resolve-but-no-resolution-to-crisis/a-71480325?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 09:43
At the crisis talks in Harare, SADC reaffirmed its support of the DRC "in its pursuit of safeguarding its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity," as the conflict threatens to spill over.
Middle East: 3 Israeli hostages released by Hamas
https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-3-israeli-hostages-released-by-hamas/live-71479760?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 08:39
Three Israeli hostages have been freed in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners in the fourth swap of a ceasefire deal. Meanwhile, the Rafah crossing into Egypt is to open for the first time since May. DW has more.
Middle East updates: Two Israeli hostages released by Hamas
https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-updates-two-israeli-hostages-released-by-hamas/live-71479760?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 07:03
A total of three Israeli hostages are expected to be freed in exchange for 183 Palestinians. Meanwhile, the Rafah crossing into Egypt is expected to open for the first time since May for medical evacuations. DW has more.
Ukraine war: Wounded Russian soldiers sent back to the front
https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-war-wounded-russian-soldiers-sent-back-to-the-front/a-71474444?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 06:38
Though the numbers are hazy, at least 110,000 Russian soldiers have been injured in the war against Ukraine. More than half of them have had at least one limb amputated. They feel abandoned by the state and society.
Trump looks to oust January 6 investigators
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-looks-to-oust-january-6-investigators/a-71479763?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 06:36
Dozens of FBI agents involved in investigating the January 6 Capitol riot are being evaluated for dismissal, according to US media reports. US President Trump has long claimed the FBI was "weaponized" against him.
Venezuela frees 6 Americans after visit from US envoy
https://www.dw.com/en/venezuela-frees-6-americans-after-visit-from-us-envoy/a-71479025?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 04:11
US diplomat Richard Grenell visited Caracas to discuss the repatriation of immigrants and left with six Americans who been detained. President Maduro called for a "new beginning" in relations with Washington.
DR Congo: SADC reaffirms ‘commitment’ amid M23 advance
https://www.dw.com/en/dr-congo-sadc-reaffirms-commitment-amid-m23-advance/a-71479545?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 01:47
SADC leaders pledged commitment at crisis talks in Zimbabwe as M23 rebels advance on Bukavu, just days after seizing Goma. The UN says at least 700 people have been killed since Sunday.
UK presses Mauritius on deal to protect Chagos Islands base
https://www.dw.com/en/uk-presses-mauritius-on-deal-to-protect-chagos-islands-base/a-71479544?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 01:20
The UK has asked for "strong protections" for a joint UK-US military base on the Chagos Islands. Britain agreed last year to hand over the archipelago over to Mauritius after a decades-long dispute.
US: Casualties reported after Philadelphia plane crash
https://www.dw.com/en/us-casualties-reported-after-philadelphia-plane-crash/a-71479546?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: February 1, 2025 00:58
A small private plane crashed near a busy shopping mall in northeastern Philadelphia. Emergency services have declared a "major incident."
Belgium: Right-wing strikes deal to lead new government
https://www.dw.com/en/belgium-right-wing-strikes-deal-to-lead-new-government/a-71479419?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published: January 31, 2025 23:43
Months of talks have resulted in a five-party coalition agreement to be led by the right-wing N-VA party's Bart De Wever. He is now set to become the country's first nationalist prime minister.
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