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Niger's military leader named president, entrenches power
https://www.dw.com/en/niger-s-military-leader-named-president-entrenches-power/a-72074187?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 20:14
Niger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tchiani, who seized power in 2023, is now Niger's president. The country's return to democratic norms looks further away than ever.
Turkey's culture scene fears repression amid protests
https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-s-culture-scene-fears-repression-amid-protests/a-72065744?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 20:12
Massive protests continue in Turkey following the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. But amid growing concerns for democracy, the cultural sector has struggled to speak out.
How reporting in Gaza is a deadly assignment for Palestinian journalists
https://www.dw.com/en/how-reporting-in-gaza-is-a-deadly-assignment-for-palestinian-journalists/a-72073519?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 19:46
Gaza has become one of the deadliest places for Palestinian journalists to report, press freedom groups say. Foreign journalists are still banned from entering the territory.
UPDATES — Death toll from Myanmar-Thailand quake rises as Trump vows help. DW has more.
https://www.dw.com/en/updates-death-toll-from-myanmar-thailand-quake-rises-as-trump-vows-help-dw-has-more/live-72073183?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 19:41
A powerful earthquake has rocked Myanmar, with the hardest-hit areas being those under control by the military junta. Strong tremors were felt as far away as Bangkok, where authorities have declared a state of emergency.
JD Vance arrives in Greenland on controversial trip
https://www.dw.com/en/jd-vance-arrives-in-greenland-on-controversial-trip/a-72067489?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 19:06
US Vice President JD Vance sharply criticized Denmark, saying the government "has not done a good job at keeping Greenland safe." The remarks are the latest escalation in a simmering row between the US and Denmark.
Why the Black Sea is so important to Russia and Ukraine
https://www.dw.com/en/why-the-black-sea-is-so-important-to-russia-and-ukraine/a-72048886?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 17:56
The United States is trying to get Russia and Ukraine to stop fighting in the Black Sea, a crucial trade route for Russian and Ukrainian food exports. Why is the region so critical for both countries and for the world?
North Sea collision: Damaged cargo ship towed to Scotland
https://www.dw.com/en/north-sea-collision-damaged-cargo-ship-towed-to-scotland/a-72070886?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 17:17
The Portuguese container ship Solong crashed into an oil tanker earlier this month in the North Sea, causing explosions and fires that have since been extinguished. The ship has been towed to Aberdeen.
Fact check: Were protests in Gaza 'anti-Hamas'?
https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-were-protests-in-gaza-anti-hamas/a-72067223?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 16:54
Where exactly did this week's Gaza protests take place and how many people took part? Were they explicitly "anti-Hamas" protests? How exactly did Hamas respond? DW Fact check takes a closer look.
A new drug makes your blood toxic to mosquitoes
https://www.dw.com/en/a-new-drug-makes-your-blood-toxic-to-mosquitoes/a-72072764?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 16:23
A new drug that makes human blood poisonous to mosquitoes could be a vital new tool to fight malaria. The drug, called nitisinone, kills mosquitos but is not toxic to humans.
As chocolate prices soar, will cocoa farmers benefit?
https://www.dw.com/en/as-chocolate-prices-soar-will-cocoa-farmers-benefit/a-71982574?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 16:21
European chocolate makers and consumers are feeling the impact of poor cocoa harvests in West Africa caused by a viral disease and climate change.
Syria's Christians struggle with their past and future
https://www.dw.com/en/syria-s-christians-struggle-with-their-past-and-future/a-72069725?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 15:49
Syria's Christians are a minority in flux. There are concerns about instability and insecurity in the country alongside demands for accountability, for members of the community who supported the brutal Assad regime.
Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Dozens dead in powerful quake
https://www.dw.com/en/myanmar-thailand-earthquake-dozens-dead-in-powerful-quake/live-72073183?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 15:32
A powerful earthquake has rocked Myanmar, with the hardest-hit areas being those under control by the military junta. Strong tremors were felt as far away as Bangkok, where authorities have declared a state of emergency.
Duterte supporters in Europe call for his release
https://www.dw.com/en/duterte-supporters-in-europe-call-for-his-release/a-72072135?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 14:33
Filipino migrants are celebrating the birthday of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is in The Hague standing trial for crimes against humanity. But many others oppose his strongman tactics.
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since ceasefire
https://www.dw.com/en/israel-strikes-beirut-for-first-time-since-ceasefire/a-72070957?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 14:07
The Israel Defense Forces hit an area in the Lebanese capital known to be a Hezbollah stronghold. It's the first bombing there since a truce ended more than a year of hostilities with Hezbollah.
Turkey: Dilek Imamoglu, the woman standing up to Erdogan
https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-dilek-imamoglu-the-woman-standing-up-to-erdogan/a-72063306?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 13:53
Since the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, his wife Dilek has been center stage at nightly protests, fighting for her husband and the survival of the Turkish opposition.
Nepal's monarchy: Is a royal revival on the horizon?
https://www.dw.com/en/nepal-s-monarchy-is-a-royal-revival-on-the-horizon/a-72069781?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 12:43
Nepal abolished its monarchy in 2008, but growing public frustration with the government has sparked calls for its return.
Waldorf schools and Weleda founder: Who was Rudolf Steiner really?
https://www.dw.com/en/waldorf-schools-and-weleda-founder-who-was-rudolf-steiner-really/a-71920999?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 12:28
One hundred years after his death, Steiner is a household name in Germany and his Waldorf schools can be found the world over. Yet the spiritual leader himself — and his contradictions — remain relatively little known.
Germany’s unemployment rate rises to 6.3% in March
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-unemployment-rate-rises-to-6-3-in-march/a-72067880?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 11:52
Unemployment in Germany rose by 26,000 — the sharpest monthly increase since October 2024. The figure far exceeds analysts' expectations of an increase of 10,000.
Japan winces as Trump threatens tariffs on auto imports
https://www.dw.com/en/japan-winces-as-trump-threatens-tariffs-on-auto-imports/a-72067997?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 11:36
Tokyo is holding out hope that it might convince Washington to exempt Japanese car manufacturers from tariffs, but analysts are less optimistic.
JD Vance to visit US military base in Greenland
https://www.dw.com/en/jd-vance-to-visit-us-military-base-in-greenland/a-72067489?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 11:03
Vice President Vance will visit an American base in Greenland in a one-day trip that was scaled back after an uproar among Greenlanders and Danes. President Trump has repeatedly said the US needs control of Greenland.
Spanish court overturns Dani Alves' sexual assault conviction
https://www.dw.com/en/spanish-court-overturns-dani-alves-sexual-assault-conviction/a-72068422?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 10:39
The former Brazilian soccer star appealed his conviction for sexually assaulting a young woman in a nightclub.
Imamoglu's lawyer detained amid ongoing protests in Turkey
https://www.dw.com/en/imamoglu-s-lawyer-detained-amid-ongoing-protests-in-turkey/a-72067490?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 09:53
Nearly 1,900 people have been arrested in ongoing protests sparked by the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
Why does Hungary's Viktor Orban support Serbian nationalism?
https://www.dw.com/en/why-does-hungary-s-viktor-orban-support-serbian-nationalism/a-72065425?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 09:14
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's support for separatist Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik poses a threat to Europe's security and is frustrating allies. What's behind his strategy?
US vows 'ironclad' support to Philippines, eyes China
https://www.dw.com/en/us-vows-ironclad-support-to-philippines-eyes-china/a-72065749?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 09:01
US Secretary of Defense Hegseth said the United States has a "great interest" in deepening military ties with the Philippines, calling the partnership mutually beneficial.
Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Making buildings more resilient
https://www.dw.com/en/myanmar-thailand-earthquake-making-buildings-more-resilient/a-66793800?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 08:57
Collapsing buildings are the biggest cause of death during earthquakes. How should buildings they be constructed to prevent deaths and injuries?
Ovechkin set for NHL goal record but Putin link casts shadow
https://www.dw.com/en/ovechkin-set-for-nhl-goal-record-but-putin-link-casts-shadow/a-72046269?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 08:56
Alexander Ovechkin is closing in on the record for the most goals scored in the National Hockey League. While his achievement is being applauded by most, for some, his support of Vladimir Putin leaves a sour taste.
Myanmar, Thailand quake: Everything you need to know about earthquakes
https://www.dw.com/en/myanmar-thailand-quake-everything-you-need-to-know-about-earthquakes/a-66766929?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 08:54
Central Myanmar was struck by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake, with tremors reaching Thailand and south-west China. Why are these regions more at risk than others?
South Korea: Rains help firefighters battle deadly wildfires
https://www.dw.com/en/south-korea-rains-help-firefighters-battle-deadly-wildfires/a-72066452?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 08:47
Wildfires in South Korea spread rapidly, raging through thousands of hectares of land, including historic sites, and displacing more than 37,000 people.
Ukraine: Putin suggests Kyiv go under temporary UN admin
https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-putin-suggests-kyiv-go-under-temporary-un-admin/live-72065497?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 06:59
Russia's president has floated the idea of a UN-sponsored administration leading Ukraine into elections before peace negotiations. The White House said Ukrainians and their constitution determine governance. Follow DW.
Major earthquake hits Myanmar, felt in Bangkok
https://www.dw.com/en/major-earthquake-hits-myanmar-felt-in-bangkok/a-72065550?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 06:52
Tremors swayed buildings in the central business area of the Thai capital, where a state of emergency has been declared. The epicenter of the earthquake was in Myanmar, where the powerful tremors were also felt.
Sudan: Army claims control of Khartoum
https://www.dw.com/en/sudan-army-claims-control-of-khartoum/a-72065133?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 05:57
The Sudanese army has claimed to have complete control over the capital city of Khartoum. The two-year civil war, however, continues as the RSF militia still controls large swaths of the country.
Another US judge temporarily blocks Trump's ban on transgender troops
https://www.dw.com/en/another-us-judge-temporarily-blocks-trump-s-ban-on-transgender-troops/a-72065013?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 04:47
A federal judge ruled that transgender service members would suffer "irreparable harm" if removed and criticized the administration’s lack of justification for the ban.
Bangladesh leader Yunus meets China's President Xi
https://www.dw.com/en/bangladesh-leader-yunus-meets-china-s-president-xi/a-72064905?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 28, 2025 04:27
This is Yunus' first bilateral state visit since taking over as Bangladesh's interim leader last year following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina. China is Bangladesh's biggest trading partner and a major investor.
Trump's new auto tariffs set to hit European carmakers especially hard
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-s-new-auto-tariffs-set-to-hit-european-carmakers-especially-hard/a-72060583?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 22:13
Europe's auto industry is in a state of shock after the US president unveiled a 25% tariff on imported vehicles. The expanding trade war is hammering auto stocks and testing strained ties with allies.
Australia: Prime Minister Albanese calls general election
https://www.dw.com/en/australia-prime-minister-albanese-calls-general-election/a-72064672?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 21:37
Australians will head to the polls on May 3, locking in a showdown over climate promises, nuclear power and the cost of living.
Wolfsburg crash out of Champions League after Barcelona loss
https://www.dw.com/en/wolfsburg-crash-out-of-champions-league-after-barcelona-loss/a-72064462?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 21:06
Wolfsburg suffer their biggest Champions League aggregate defeat at the hands of Barcelona as they face finishing the season without a trophy for the first time since 2013.
US judge orders Trump admin to keep Yemen Signal messages
https://www.dw.com/en/us-judge-orders-trump-admin-to-keep-yemen-signal-messages/a-72064658?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 20:57
The messages of top Trump admin officials on Yemen attack plans had been inadvertently shared with a journalist. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, VP JD Vance and others were using the Signal app to discuss strategy.
US revoked around 300 visas in crackdown on students — Rubio
https://www.dw.com/en/us-revoked-around-300-visas-in-crackdown-on-students-rubio/a-72064427?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 20:34
The US secretary of state called the students "lunatics" and claimed they were involved in anti-American activity. Few if any of the individuals have been formally accused of a crime.
French, British urge ‘reassurance force’ for Ukraine
https://www.dw.com/en/french-british-urge-reassurance-force-for-ukraine/a-72064382?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 20:19
France and Britain want to move ahead with an initiative to send European troops to Ukraine if a peace deal materializes. Currently troop numbers and participating countries are unclear but details are expected soon.
Putin says US 'serious' about Greenland at Arctic conference
https://www.dw.com/en/putin-says-us-serious-about-greenland-at-arctic-conference/a-72064324?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 19:32
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said US President Donald Trump's plans to take control of Greenland are "serious." He also said Russia will increase troop numbers in the region.
Turkey: Is Erdogan taking an even more authoritarian turn?
https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-is-erdogan-taking-an-even-more-authoritarian-turn/a-72049447?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 19:00
The imprisonment of Istanbul's mayor and the resulting protests have put the focus back on the Turkish President's political evolution. Once considered a reformer, he has more recently mostly monopolized power.
Is South Sudan on the brink of another civil war?
https://www.dw.com/en/is-south-sudan-on-the-brink-of-another-civil-war/a-72048768?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 18:49
The arrest of Vice President Riek Machar could trigger a new wave of fighting in Africa's youngest nation. Analysts are urging the international community to push for peace in the fragile country.
Donald Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik as UN envoy pick
https://www.dw.com/en/donald-trump-withdraws-elise-stefanik-as-un-envoy-pick/a-72064187?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 18:38
Stefanik, a Trump ally, is currently a representative in the US House. The Trump administration is concerned about its thin Republican majority in the lower chamber of the US Congress.
Frosty response to US Vice President Vance's Greenland trip
https://www.dw.com/en/frosty-response-to-us-vice-president-vance-s-greenland-trip/a-72058086?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 17:24
A high-ranking US delegation including Vice President JD Vance will visit Greenland this week — but many locals see his trip as a "provocation."
South Sudan: Peace deal unravels after VP's arrest
https://www.dw.com/en/south-sudan-peace-deal-unravels-after-vp-s-arrest/a-72062487?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 16:55
The UN and African nations expressed fear that the country could be thrust back into "catastrophic" fighting. Kenya's President William Ruto said he would dispatch a special envoy to help defuse tensions.
What's in store for war-torn Sudan?
https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-in-store-for-war-torn-sudan/a-72058329?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 16:43
This week, one of the parties to Sudan's civil war proclaimed it had "freed" the country's capital, Khartoum. Meanwhile the other party fighting said it made gains in the west of Sudan, in Darfur. What's going on?
Plans to upgrade Germany's ailing rail system
https://www.dw.com/en/plans-to-upgrade-germany-s-ailing-rail-system/a-72062916?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 16:31
Delays, cancellations, dilapidated infrastructure — Germany can no longer boast about its railroads, and it will take a lot of money and a long time to change that.
Bosnia issues international arrest warrant for Milorad Dodik
https://www.dw.com/en/bosnia-issues-international-arrest-warrant-for-milorad-dodik/a-72060737?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 16:04
Milorad Dodik is the leader of the Serb-majority Republika Srpska, which makes up one half of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He has been accused of attacking the post-war order established in 1995.
Amsterdam: Several wounded after stabbing near Dam Square
https://www.dw.com/en/amsterdam-several-wounded-after-stabbing-near-dam-square/a-72062077?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 15:29
The perpetrator of the attack has been arrested. A motive for the stabbing, which occurred in the city's historic center, is still unclear.
What does 23andMe bankruptcy mean for genetic data privacy?
https://www.dw.com/en/what-does-23andme-bankruptcy-mean-for-genetic-data-privacy/a-72056522?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 15:00
Genetic testing company 23andMe has declared bankruptcy. What does it mean for the genetic data of 15 million people who had paid to find out about their heritage and what could third parties do with it?
Algeria jails author Boualem Sansal for 5 years
https://www.dw.com/en/algeria-jails-author-boualem-sansal-for-5-years/a-72059315?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 14:54
Boualem Sansal was arrested after he said France gave too much land to Algeria and too little to Morocco during the colonial era. Paris has condemned the arrest of the Franco-Algerian author.
South Sudan on the brink of another civil war
https://www.dw.com/en/south-sudan-on-the-brink-of-another-civil-war/a-72048768?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 14:31
The arrest of Vice President Riek Machar could trigger a new wave of fighting in Africa's youngest nation. Analysts are urging the international community to push for peace in the fragile country.
Germany debates proposal to re-open Nord Stream pipelines
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-debates-proposal-to-re-open-nord-stream-pipelines/a-72060104?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 14:31
Members of the conservative party likely to lead the next German government have mooted the possibility of importing Russian gas again. The far right has welcomed the idea.
Turkey: 1,900 protesters detained after Imamoglu's arrest
https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-1-900-protesters-detained-after-imamoglu-s-arrest/a-72059045?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 13:58
Facing its largest protests in over a decade the Turkish government has warned of a crackdown on protestors and extended bans on gatherings in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir.
German-Turkish community divided over Imamoglu's arrest
https://www.dw.com/en/german-turkish-community-divided-over-imamoglu-s-arrest/a-72056077?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 13:49
Over three million people of Turkish descent live in Germany. Protests against the arrest of Istanbul Mayer Ekrem Imamoglu reverberate among the Turkish community in the Ruhr Valley. Many here support President Erdogan.
Germany: 174 at-risk Afghans land at Hannover airport
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-174-at-risk-afghans-land-at-hannover-airport/a-72059009?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 13:46
A flight from Islamabad in Pakistan has arrived in northern Germany carrying dozens of at-risk Afghans. The German Interior Ministry said it had carried out security interviews beforehand.
How Nagpur's violence reflects India's deepening divide
https://www.dw.com/en/how-nagpur-s-violence-reflects-india-s-deepening-divide/a-72058166?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 13:45
A Bollywood film about the execution of a Hindu king by Mughal ruler Aurangzeb has sparked protests in Nagpur, with right-wing Hindu groups demanding the demolition of his tomb, fueling India's sectarian divide.
India: Addicted to online betting and fantasy gaming
https://www.dw.com/en/india-addicted-to-online-betting-and-fantasy-gaming/a-72057412?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 13:40
A surge in the popularity of betting apps and fantasy gaming in India has led to concerns about addiction and financial exploitation. Can anything be done to stop this?
Just Stop Oil to end disruptive climate protests
https://www.dw.com/en/just-stop-oil-to-end-disruptive-climate-protests/a-72057363?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 12:56
The climate protest group that rose to prominence due to a series of high-profile demonstrations has said it is switching tactics. It is 'the end of soup on Van Goghs,' a statement said.
Dear US researchers: Welcome to Germany!
https://www.dw.com/en/dear-us-researchers-welcome-to-germany/a-72058292?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 12:49
Trump's massive attack on science is driving US researchers away. German research institutions could benefit, but they’re also concerned about Trump’s impact on global science.
Lawsuit against the ATP und WTA: Game, set, reform?
https://www.dw.com/en/lawsuit-against-the-atp-und-wta-game-set-reform/a-72058209?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 12:44
The PTPA players' union founded by superstar Novak Djokovic has filed a lawsuit against tennis federations demanding a bigger share of the revenue and better player safety. DW has what you need to know.
Afghanistan: US lifts bounties on key Taliban leaders
https://www.dw.com/en/afghanistan-us-lifts-bounties-on-key-taliban-leaders/a-72053190?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 12:02
Washington's move marks a major shift in its stance toward the leaders of the Haqqani network, which was responsible for some of the deadliest attacks during the US-led war in Afghanistan.
Turkey economy faces confidence crisis after Imamoglu arrest
https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-economy-faces-confidence-crisis-after-imamoglu-arrest/a-72049395?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 12:00
After Turkey's President Erdogan arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, stocks and the national currency have plummeted. Erdogan is now desperately trying to calm the market turmoil.
Germany urges strong response to Trump's auto tariffs
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-urges-strong-response-to-trump-s-auto-tariffs/a-72052735?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 11:37
Germany and other top suppliers of cars and car parts to the US are considering retaliation against Donald Trump's newly announced 25% blanket import tariffs.
Egypt: 6 dead after tourist submarine sinks in Red Sea
https://www.dw.com/en/egypt-6-dead-after-tourist-submarine-sinks-in-red-sea/a-72056523?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 11:31
A tourist submarine sank off the coast of the popular Red Sea coastal town of Hurghada. At least six people have died and nine others were injured, officials said.
NATO retracts comment on death of 4 US soldiers in Lithuania
https://www.dw.com/en/nato-retracts-comment-on-death-of-4-us-soldiers-in-lithuania/a-72048878?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 10:52
NATO chief Mark Rutte had said four US troops were killed during a training exercise. However, NATO later clarified that the soldiers are still missing and their fate remains unknown.
Colorectal cancer rates are rising in under 50s
https://www.dw.com/en/colorectal-cancer-rates-are-rising-in-under-50s/a-68134116?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 10:07
Cases of colorectal cancer are rising in people under the age of 50. The good news is that the risks are low for young people as survival rates have risen in the last thirty years.
South Korea wildfires now largest and deadliest on record
https://www.dw.com/en/south-korea-wildfires-now-largest-and-deadliest-on-record/a-72053251?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 09:22
Fire crews are struggling to contain multiple wildfires, which have claimed 27 lives so far and forced mass evacuations.
Ghana: Growing calls to punish 'wayward' soldiers
https://www.dw.com/en/ghana-growing-calls-to-punish-wayward-soldiers/a-72032726?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 08:57
Some members of Ghana's armed forces are accused of indiscriminately attacking civilians when one of their comrades is harmed. Observers worry that a lack of accountability may lead to retribution.
Why the unicorn is an enduring symbol in art
https://www.dw.com/en/why-the-unicorn-is-an-enduring-symbol-in-art/a-71892482?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 08:39
The new film "Death of a Unicorn," starring Jenna Ortega, features the mythical beast as a brutal killer. From purity to immortality, unicorns have been featured in works of art throughout the centuries.
Ukraine updates: France hosts summit on security guarantees
https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-france-hosts-summit-on-security-guarantees/live-72051312?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 06:41
A summit of European leaders in Paris aims to lay out plans for a "coalition of the willing" to provide security to Ukraine after any potential ceasefire with Russia. It comes as Russia continues deadly airstrikes.
Top US officials' personal data available online, report
https://www.dw.com/en/top-us-officials-personal-data-available-online-report/a-72051584?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 05:05
After a Signal scandal comes a technical glitch exposing the personal data of high-ranking Trump administration officials. Phone numbers, emails and some passwords could be found online, a German news magazine reported.
Zelenskyy urges US and allies to stand strong against Russia
https://www.dw.com/en/zelenskyy-urges-us-and-allies-to-stand-strong-against-russia/a-72051105?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 03:22
The Ukrainian president said NATO is his country's best security guarantee but that the US is "not ready" for Ukraine to join. Zelenskyy also called out the US special envoy for "frequently" repeating Russian propaganda.
Kim Jong Un oversees tests of AI suicide drones
https://www.dw.com/en/kim-jong-un-oversees-tests-of-ai-suicide-drones/a-72051107?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 27, 2025 02:18
North Korean troops engaged in Russia's war in Ukraine are gaining valuable drone warfare experience, according to Seoul.
South Sudan vice president arrested, fearing escalation
https://www.dw.com/en/south-sudan-vice-president-arrested-fearing-escalation/a-72050549?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 23:48
First Vice President Riek Machar's detention raises fears that the situation in the country could again escalate into a civil war. The UN called for all sides to "exercise restraint."
Trump announces 'permanent' tariffs on foreign cars
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-announces-permanent-tariffs-on-foreign-cars/a-72050097?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 21:47
The US will impose tariffs on foreign-made cars starting on April 2, US President Donald Trump said. One institute has said the tariffs could raise the price of a car in the US by thousands of dollars.
Israel's antisemitism conference kicks off amid criticism
https://www.dw.com/en/israel-s-antisemitism-conference-kicks-off-amid-criticism/a-72048155?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 21:02
A number of European far-right politicians are taking part in an antisemitism conference in Jerusalem. Critics say that Israel's lurch to the right is dangerous for the country, as well as Jews in the diaspora.
Ukraine: Macron says 'too early' to consider lifting Russia sanctions
https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-macron-says-too-early-to-consider-lifting-russia-sanctions/live-72042398?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 20:52
French President Emmanuel Macron ruled out lifting sanctions on Russia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia 'may take time.' DW has more.
Middle East: Hundreds in Gaza protest against Hamas
https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-hundreds-in-gaza-protest-against-hamas/live-72048301?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 18:48
People in Gaza took part in rare demonstrations calling for an end to the war with Israel. Meanwhile, Germany's Jewish Council called on the German government to do more for Israeli hostages. DW has more.
Sudan’s army chief says 'Khartoum is free' amid gains
https://www.dw.com/en/sudan-s-army-chief-says-khartoum-is-free-amid-gains/a-72049352?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 18:35
After two years of civil war, government troops are gaining control over Sudan’s capital. The country’s de facto leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan proclaimed Khartoum’s liberation from the presidential palace.
EU crisis preparedness: Bulking up states' disaster response
https://www.dw.com/en/eu-crisis-preparedness-bulking-up-states-disaster-response/a-72048340?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 18:27
Climate disasters, cyber crime and even armed conflict: The EU wants its members to be more ready for crisis. "Prepare, but don't panic," is the message.
NATO boss confirms death of 4 US soldiers in Lithuania
https://www.dw.com/en/nato-boss-confirms-death-of-4-us-soldiers-in-lithuania/a-72048878?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 17:48
Four US soldiers have been confirmed dead after they went missing during military training exercises. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte made the announcement while in Poland.
Fact check: Audio of JD Vance criticizing Elon Musk real?
https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-audio-of-jd-vance-criticizing-elon-musk-real/a-72044316?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 16:36
An audio recording on social media claims to feature US Vice President JD Vance criticizing Elon Musk, stating that he is "making us look bad." Vance claims the clip was AI-generated. But what's the truth?
How the Bundeswehr will spend hundreds of billions of euros
https://www.dw.com/en/how-the-bundeswehr-will-spend-hundreds-of-billions-of-euros/a-72048164?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 16:27
Germany has paved the way for massive defense spending. What does the Bundeswehr need most urgently?
Lithuania suspects pilot error caused DHL cargo plane crash
https://www.dw.com/en/lithuania-suspects-pilot-error-caused-dhl-cargo-plane-crash/a-72047818?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 16:08
Prosecutors say the pilot may have deactivated the plane's wing flaps and have called for him to be questioned. Initially, investigators suspected a hybrid Russian attack.
RFK Jr.’s let-bird-flu-spread plan ‘makes no sense’
https://www.dw.com/en/rfk-jr-s-let-bird-flu-spread-plan-makes-no-sense/a-72041315?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 15:46
The US Health Secretary wants to let bird flu spread and breed the chickens that survive. Is it science or small government ideology? Here’s what experts told DW.
Scholz: US risks missing economic gains from climate action
https://www.dw.com/en/scholz-us-risks-missing-economic-gains-from-climate-action/a-72034968?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 15:45
Amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, climate diplomats are meeting in Berlin to shape the agenda for the COP30 climate summit in Brazil.
Renewed Israeli strikes in Syria stoke fear of escalation
https://www.dw.com/en/renewed-israeli-strikes-in-syria-stoke-fear-of-escalation/a-72044766?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 15:00
Israel's attacks on Syrian ground serve two purposes, observers say. Its alleged protection of minorities helps its own security interests and efforts to forge ties with regional allies.
Indonesia's military role grows, raising concerns
https://www.dw.com/en/indonesia-s-military-role-grows-raising-concerns/a-72045129?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 14:36
Indonesia's revised military law expands the armed forces' role in civilian affairs, sparking fears of a return to autocratic rule and erosion of democratic safeguards.
Pakistani journalist charged amid press freedom crackdown
https://www.dw.com/en/pakistani-journalist-charged-amid-press-freedom-crackdown/a-72044521?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 14:22
Muhammad Waheed Murad has been accused of cyber terrorism and publishing fake news. His detention is being seen as the latest attack on press freedoms in the country.
Silicon Valley's Indian tech workers on edge about Trump's H-1B visa reform # DW Business
https://www.dw.com/en/silicon-valley-s-indian-tech-workers-on-edge-about-trump-s-h-1b-visa-reform-dw-business/a-71951046?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 14:01
While Trump is rushing to fulfill his promise to limit immigration, his new allies in Silicon Valley are pushing back. At the center of the debate is the temporary H-1B visa, the ticket to the US for skilled foreigners.
The Atlantic publishes more texts on US Yemen attack plan
https://www.dw.com/en/the-atlantic-publishes-more-texts-on-us-yemen-attack-plan/a-72044541?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 13:16
Members of the chat, including National Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, claimed no classified information was shared in the Signal messages.
German top court upholds reunification solidarity tax
https://www.dw.com/en/german-top-court-upholds-reunification-solidarity-tax/a-72043077?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 11:42
A judge ruled that Germany's solidarity tax is still necessary to cope with the costs of reunification. Just 10% of the highest income earners are still subject to the tax, in addition to businesses and investors.
Denmark welcomes change of plans for US Greenland visit
https://www.dw.com/en/denmark-welcomes-change-of-plans-for-us-greenland-visit/a-72042982?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 11:24
The planned visit by an uninvited US delegation to the autonomous Danish territory had angered political leaders in Denmark and Greenland. President Trump says he wants to take control of the mineral-rich Arctic island.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy heads to Paris for 'coalition' talks
https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-s-zelenskyy-heads-to-paris-for-coalition-talks/live-72042398?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 11:11
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is to meet France's Emmanuel Macron ahead of a "coalition of the willing" summit. Meanwhile, Russia has convicted captured Ukrainians of "terrorism." DW has the latest.
Why peace remains elusive in the DRC
https://www.dw.com/en/why-peace-remains-elusive-in-the-drc/a-72037535?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 10:59
As Angola steps back from its role as mediator in the DRC’s conflict, peace efforts face new uncertainties. Challenges such as unclear roles, funding issues, and external influences continue to hinder the peace process.
European artists boycott US over Trump's culture policy
https://www.dw.com/en/european-artists-boycott-us-over-trump-s-culture-policy/a-72040096?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 10:51
As US President Donald Trump remakes cultural institutions, heralded European musicians like pianist Andras Schiff are responding by canceling concerts in the United States.
Can Germany's auto industry workers pivot to defense jobs?
https://www.dw.com/en/can-germany-s-auto-industry-workers-pivot-to-defense-jobs/a-72000795?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 10:12
Germany's defense industry expects a boom as Europe invests billions in arms. Will skilled workers from the faltering auto industry be able to find jobs in the defense sector?
Germany: Police raids target Eritrean terror group
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-police-raids-target-eritrean-terror-group/a-72041301?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 10:10
The nationwide police operation targeted suspected members of the so-called "Brigade N'hamedu" in Germany. The group is believed to have been responsible for violent riots at Eritrean cultural events.
Greenland football wants world stage, with or without Trump
https://www.dw.com/en/greenland-football-wants-world-stage-with-or-without-trump/a-71267542?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: March 26, 2025 09:51
Donald Trump's desire to control Greenland has thrust the island's independence into the spotlight. The battle for Greenland's football team to be recognized on the world stage matters, but the landscape is complex.
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