🦜 Deutsche Welle: DW.com - Top Stories
@www.dw.com.english.maca.en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf@rss-parrot.net
I'm an automated parrot! I relay a website's RSS feed to the Fediverse. Every time a new post appears in the feed, I toot about it. Follow me to get all new posts in your Mastodon timeline!
Brought to you by the RSS Parrot.
---
Deutsche Welle: DW.com - Top Stories
Your feed and you don't want it here? Just
e-mail the birb.
Ukraine live: Europe drafting 'precise' plans to send troops
https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-live-europe-drafting-precise-plans-to-send-troops/live-73828369?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: September 1, 2025 03:53
Europe is drawing up "pretty precise plans" for a multinational troop deployment to Ukraine once fighting there ends, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told the Financial Times newspaper in an interview.
At least 2 killed after strong quake strikes Afghanistan
https://www.dw.com/en/at-least-2-killed-after-strong-quake-strikes-afghanistan/a-73828434?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: September 1, 2025 03:18
At least two bodies were located after a building collapsed in eastern Afghanistan following a strong earthquake in the region on Sunday night.
Car plows into front gate of Russian consulate in Sydney
https://www.dw.com/en/car-plows-into-front-gate-of-russian-consulate-in-sydney/live-73828285?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: September 1, 2025 00:24
A 39-year-old man has been arrested following the incident, New South Wales police said in a statement.
Flotilla with Greta Thunberg on board sets sail for Gaza
https://www.dw.com/en/flotilla-with-greta-thunberg-on-board-sets-sail-for-gaza/a-73828282?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: September 1, 2025 00:19
Hundreds of activists are aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla with the intention to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Rudy Giuliani seriously injured in car accident
https://www.dw.com/en/rudy-giuliani-seriously-injured-in-car-accident/a-73827956?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 31, 2025 20:34
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's vehicle was "struck from behind at high speed" in what was "not a targeted attack." The ex-Trump lawyer is reportedly in good spirits but will remain hospitalized.
US: Trump sending more ICE resources to Chicago
https://www.dw.com/en/us-trump-sending-more-ice-resources-to-chicago/a-73827863?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 31, 2025 19:29
The White House has set its sights on Chicago and the state of Illinois, whose Democratic leaders have clashed with Trump. Illinois' governor said federal troops in the city would mean "an invasion."
What now? EU brainstorms new ways to back Ukraine
https://www.dw.com/en/what-now-eu-brainstorms-new-ways-to-back-ukraine/a-73826945?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 31, 2025 16:13
A flurry of diplomacy has changed little on the ground for Ukrainians. Now the EU wants to go beyond tried-and-tested methods of sanctioning Russia and sending arms to Kyiv.
Germany updates: Merkel's 'Wir schaffen das!' 10 years on
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-updates-merkel-s-wir-schaffen-das-10-years-on/live-73819015?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 31, 2025 14:00
Sunday marks 10 years since Chancellor Angela Merkel said "we'll manage it" as Germany welcomed hundreds of thousands of displaced people. Meanwhile, the hunt is on for a transgender neo-Nazi activist. DW has more.
Israel says Hamas spokesman killed in Gaza airstrike
https://www.dw.com/en/israel-says-hamas-spokesman-killed-in-gaza-airstrike/live-73818605?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 31, 2025 13:38
Israel announced that prominent Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida was killed by an Israeli strike. It comes as Israel's major Gaza City offensive is underway. DW has more.
SCO summit: Xi, Modi seek closer China-India ties
https://www.dw.com/en/sco-summit-xi-modi-seek-closer-china-india-ties/live-73823604?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 31, 2025 10:51
Chinese Premier Xi Jinping met India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in China, vowing closer ties despite a border dispute. The two-day SCO summit brings together leaders from more than 20 nations. Follow DW live.
EuroBasket: Germany's Schröder decries racial abuse
https://www.dw.com/en/eurobasket-germany-s-schröder-decries-racial-abuse/a-73825500?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 31, 2025 10:34
The German Basketballer faced the abuse during a game against Lithuania. After being made aware of the incident, the Lithuanian players apologized to Schröder.
Middle East: Greta Thunberg to embark on Gaza-bound flotilla
https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-greta-thunberg-to-embark-on-gaza-bound-flotilla/live-73818605?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 31, 2025 09:55
The Swedish activist will again board a ship carrying aid that will depart for Gaza, as part of a flotilla that is expected to include hundreds of people from 44 countries. DW has the latest.
Indonesia: President calls protests 'treason and terrorism'
https://www.dw.com/en/indonesia-president-calls-protests-treason-and-terrorism/a-73825108?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 31, 2025 09:09
President Prabowo Subianto addressed on Sunday the ongoing protests against economic inequality in Indonesia, which intensified after police killed a young delivery driver.
SCO summit: Modi, Putin, other world leaders arrive in China
https://www.dw.com/en/sco-summit-modi-putin-other-world-leaders-arrive-in-china/live-73823604?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 31, 2025 06:59
Chinese Premier Xi Jinping met Indians Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose visit furthers the thaw in relations between the countries. The two-day summit brings together leaders from more than 20 nations. Follow DW live.
Germany updates: Merkel's 'Wir schaffen das!' ten years on
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-updates-merkel-s-wir-schaffen-das-ten-years-on/live-73819015?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 31, 2025 05:55
Sunday marks ten years since former Chancellor Angela Merkel insisted that "we can do it!" after Germany welcomed over a million migrants. Meanwhile, a man-hunt is on for a transgender neo-Nazi activist. DW has more.
SCO summit: World leaders, including Modi and Putin, arrive in China
https://www.dw.com/en/sco-summit-world-leaders-including-modi-and-putin-arrive-in-china/a-73823580?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 31, 2025 02:47
Modi's first visit to China in seven years is a sign of thawing relations between the neighbors. The two-day summit will bring together leaders from more than 20 nations.
Hundreds at Voice of America and parent company to lose jobs
https://www.dw.com/en/hundreds-at-voice-of-america-and-parent-company-to-lose-jobs/a-73823031?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 31, 2025 01:06
The announcement came despite a federal judge ruling that acting CEO Kari Lake could not fire VOA director Michael Abramowitz. The job losses will also hit outlets such as Radio Europe and Radio Asia.
Germany: Ireland voices concern over Berlin police violence
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-ireland-voices-concern-over-berlin-police-violence/a-73822510?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 30, 2025 21:28
Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs has contacted German authorities after a police officer hit an Irish woman during a pro-Palestinian demonstration. Police say they are investigating officer proportionality.
How much screen time is safe for children?
https://www.dw.com/en/how-much-screen-time-is-safe-for-children/a-73822160?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 30, 2025 19:10
In a world full of smartphones, tablets, and computers, how much media time is acceptable at what stage of life? Though there's little data on the issue, there are still a few principles on which most experts agree.
En route to Germany, Afghans face deportation in Pakistan
https://www.dw.com/en/en-route-to-germany-afghans-face-deportation-in-pakistan/a-73802114?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 30, 2025 17:07
After waiting in some cases for years, hundreds of Afghan families will finally eventually be allowed into Germany. How quickly they are allowed to travel is a matter of life or death for many.
Taking the 'red pill': From meme to political ideology
https://www.dw.com/en/taking-the-red-pill-from-meme-to-political-ideology/a-73821029?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 30, 2025 16:13
Memes inspired by a cult sci-fi film have developed into a global subculture in which men claim their victimhood and promote misogyny online.
Germany's Merz faces trouble over 'autumn of reform'
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-merz-faces-trouble-over-autumn-of-reform/a-73807000?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 30, 2025 11:41
Friedrich Merz has decided that the autumn must be the season for tackling Germany's urgent domestic problems, but that means conflict with his center-left coalition partners.
Middle East: US faces backlash over Abbas visa ban
https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-us-faces-backlash-over-abbas-visa-ban/live-73818605?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 30, 2025 10:39
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is barred from the UN General Assembly after a US visa ban. EU foreign ministers meet in Denmark to weigh limited sanctions on Israel over Gaza. DW has the latest.
Germany updates: AfD handed over half of parliamentary fines
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-updates-afd-handed-over-half-of-parliamentary-fines/live-73819015?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 30, 2025 10:08
Over half of administrative fines issued to Germany's political parties have been handed to the far-right AfD, according to parliamentary data. Meanwhile, St. Pauli won Friday night's historic Hamburg derby. DW has more.
Conscription in Europe: The current state of play
https://www.dw.com/en/conscription-in-europe-the-current-state-of-play/a-73815832?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 30, 2025 09:13
Germany is bringing back a form of conscription to encourage more young people to become soldiers. But in some European countries, conscription never went away.
Indonesia: Blaze kills 3 amid protests over driver death
https://www.dw.com/en/indonesia-blaze-kills-3-amid-protests-over-driver-death/a-73818227?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 30, 2025 06:50
Protests over the death of a motorcycle taxi driver escalated in Makassar on Friday night, with protesters hurling rocks and Molotov cocktails.
Will young Ukrainians return with borders open again?
https://www.dw.com/en/will-young-ukrainians-return-with-borders-open-again/a-73816298?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 30, 2025 05:50
Previously, they couldn't leave Ukraine after they turned 18 due to potential conscription. But this week, new rules say young Ukrainian men can come and go as they wish. Will it help bring those who fled the war back?
Ukraine updates: Russia launches 'massive attack' on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region
https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-russia-launches-massive-attack-on-ukraine-s-dnipropetrovsk-region/live-73817359?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 30, 2025 03:24
Explosions were reported in the cities of Dnipro and Pavlograd in Dnipropetrovsk, authorities said. Follow DW for the latest.
Trump cuts billions more in approved US foreign aid
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-cuts-billions-more-in-approved-us-foreign-aid/a-73817138?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 30, 2025 00:32
US President Donald Trump has bypassed Congress to cut nearly $5 billion in funding earmarked for international aid. The move could spark a fight over who truly holds the power of the purse in the United States.
US President Trump's sweeping tariffs largely illegal, but can stay in place for now, appeals court rules
https://www.dw.com/en/us-president-trump-s-sweeping-tariffs-largely-illegal-but-can-stay-in-place-for-now-appeals-court-rules/a-73817095?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 22:07
A US appeals court ruled that most tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump are illegal. The Trump administration has said it will appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.
DW chief condemns 'unacceptable' attack on journalists
https://www.dw.com/en/dw-chief-condemns-unacceptable-attack-on-journalists/a-73816316?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 19:46
The DW director general said there was "no justification for threatening press representatives." In July, another DW team was attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank village of Sinjil.
Franco-German relations: Can Macron and Merz hit it off?
https://www.dw.com/en/franco-german-relations-can-macron-and-merz-hit-it-off/a-73815791?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 18:09
France's naval hub of Toulon set the stage for the first Franco-German cabinet meeting since Friedrich Merz took office. But can their budding bromance survive the tough debates on defense, energy, and Europe's future?
Trump revokes Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-revokes-kamala-harris-secret-service-protection/a-73815162?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 16:09
Former president Joe Biden had signed an order to provide protection for Kamala Harris through July 2026. It comes as Harris will embark on public appearances to promote her memoir.
Tanzania heads to polls amid party and opposition splits
https://www.dw.com/en/tanzania-heads-to-polls-amid-party-and-opposition-splits/a-73814402?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 15:41
As Tanzania approaches October's election, divisions within the ruling party and a fragmented opposition could shape the country's political future.
Yoga — India's tool for global soft power
https://www.dw.com/en/yoga-india-s-tool-for-global-soft-power/a-73812843?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 14:38
From a spiritual practice to a modern way of staying fit, yoga tells a tale of culture, politics and India's national pride.
Middle East: Israel launches Gaza City offensive
https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-israel-launches-gaza-city-offensive/live-73809242?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 14:00
The Israeli military has declared the city a "dangerous combat zone" and halted pauses for humanitarian aid deliveries. DW has the latest.
Thailand: What's next after PM Paetongtarn leaves office?
https://www.dw.com/en/thailand-what-s-next-after-pm-paetongtarn-leaves-office/a-73811719?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 13:57
A Thai court has ordered Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to step down amid a scandal surrounding her phone call with Cambodia's Hun Sen. The ruling comes as a blow to her Pheu Thai party and her powerful family.
Nick Woltemade: Who is Germany's new Premier League star?
https://www.dw.com/en/nick-woltemade-who-is-germany-s-new-premier-league-star/a-73806737?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 13:17
The young Germany striker, who was of great interest to Bayern Munich this summer, has left Stuttgart for Newcastle.
What's fueling recent tension between Ukraine and Hungary?
https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-fueling-recent-tension-between-ukraine-and-hungary/a-73810270?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 12:49
Kyiv's latest strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have angered Hungary, which still relies heavily on Russian oil. Viktor Orban's government has retaliated using diplomatic means.
Sexual harrassment: German jogger fights back against voyeur
https://www.dw.com/en/sexual-harrassment-german-jogger-fights-back-against-voyeur/a-73808641?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 11:54
A woman tried to bring charges against a man who filmed her backside — only to find out that what he did wasn't a crime. She is fighting to have the law changed.
Dissident Belarusian sports official goes missing in Turkey
https://www.dw.com/en/dissident-belarusian-sports-official-goes-missing-in-turkey/a-73807801?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 10:56
Anatol Kotau has been unreachable for over a week. Those who know him suspect foul play, with the Belarusian secret service warning dissidents of retribution.
German unemployment rises above 3 million
https://www.dw.com/en/german-unemployment-rises-above-3-million/a-73808583?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 10:52
Germany's unemployment figures have nudged above the three-million mark for the first time in more than ten years. The crossing of the threshold has added to fears that the country has not escaped an economic downturn.
Guinea-Bissau cracks down on foreign media as elections near
https://www.dw.com/en/guinea-bissau-cracks-down-on-foreign-media-as-elections-near/a-73766388?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 09:25
Guinea-Bissau expelled Portuguese media outlets on August 15, a move that threatens to restrict press freedom in the run-up to November's elections.
Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra sacked over Cambodia call
https://www.dw.com/en/thailand-pm-paetongtarn-shinawatra-sacked-over-cambodia-call/a-73802515?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 08:59
Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended in July following a leaked call with Cambodia's Hun Sen. Friday's verdict by Thailand's top court is a major setback for the powerful Shinawatra political dynasty.
Ukraine updates: EU's Kallas vows to up pressure on Russia
https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-eu-s-kallas-vows-to-up-pressure-on-russia/live-73805949?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 08:35
As the European Union's defense and foreign affairs ministers met in Copenhagen, the EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, slammed Russian President Putin "for mocking any kind of peace efforts". Follow DW for the latest.
Indonesia: Protests escalate after death of demonstrator
https://www.dw.com/en/indonesia-protests-escalate-after-death-of-demonstrator/a-73805617?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 08:05
A 21-year-old motorcycle taxi driver was killed near a protest hotspot around the parliament building in Jakarta when he was run over by an armored police vehicle.
US Senators arrive in Taiwan amid tensions with China
https://www.dw.com/en/us-senators-arrive-in-taiwan-amid-tensions-with-china/a-73803264?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 07:10
The visit runs parallel to US President Donald Trump's contentious trade talks with China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory under the 'One China' policy.
Germany updates: Merz and Macron chair Franco-Geman council
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-updates-merz-and-macron-chair-franco-geman-council/live-73803120?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 06:41
Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel Macron are co-chairing the first Franco-German council since Berlin's change of government. Meanwhile, Germany's foreign minister is with counterparts in Copenhagen. Follow DW for the latest.
South Korea's ex-first lady Kim charged with bribery
https://www.dw.com/en/south-korea-s-ex-first-lady-kim-charged-with-bribery/a-73802792?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 04:01
The bribery charges mark the first time a former first lady has been indicted in South Korea. Kim Keon Hee could face years in jail if found guilty.
US ends tariff exemption for low-value parcels
https://www.dw.com/en/us-ends-tariff-exemption-for-low-value-parcels/a-73802520?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 03:19
The Trump administration has abolished a rule allowing packages valued at $800 or less to enter the US duty-free.
Thailand: PM's judgment day threatens political paralysis
https://www.dw.com/en/thailand-pm-s-judgment-day-threatens-political-paralysis/a-73802515?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 29, 2025 02:39
If the Thai Constitutional Court sacks Shinawatra, Thailand will be left without an obvious next leader.
Minneapolis shooter 'obsessed' with killing children
https://www.dw.com/en/minneapolis-shooter-obsessed-with-killing-children/a-73802201?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 22:29
More details have emerged regarding the shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school, as the FBI said there was evidence the incident was an "act of domestic terrorism motivated by a hate-filled ideology."
Italian platform's sexist content targets Meloni and others
https://www.dw.com/en/italian-platform-s-sexist-content-targets-meloni-and-others/a-73801917?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 19:19
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European MP Alessandra Moretti were among the high-profile Italian women whose images were subject to lewd and violent content.
Fighter jets: Merz and Macron need to calm the waters
https://www.dw.com/en/fighter-jets-merz-and-macron-need-to-calm-the-waters/a-73801497?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 18:46
The French president and German chancellor are meeting in Toulon, where it's hoped they will get the successor to the Eurofighter jet back on track. Berlin has accused the French arms industry of blocking negotiations.
Ukraine updates: EU condemns Russian attack on Kyiv office
https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-eu-condemns-russian-attack-on-kyiv-office/live-73789764?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 17:01
Ursula Von der Leyen urged Putin "to come to the negotiating table" after a Russian attack hit an EU office in Kyiv. Ukraine said at least 18 people were killed in overnight Russian strikes. DW has more.
Germany: Police raise alarm over spike in child trafficking
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-police-raise-alarm-over-spike-in-child-trafficking/a-73800323?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 16:48
German authorities have said they investigated more human trafficking and exploitation cases in 2024 than in any year since 2000. Weak online safeguards are a major driver with many minors among the victims.
MLS star Müller settling in to 'village' life in Vancouver
https://www.dw.com/en/mls-star-müller-settling-in-to-village-life-in-vancouver/a-73799678?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 15:07
Thomas Müller seems to be settling in well at the first club he has known apart from Bayern Munich. For a one-club man until a few weeks ago, he also seems to be truly embracing a new city and culture.
Kenya mulls reforms as 'bribery culture' faces scrutiny
https://www.dw.com/en/kenya-mulls-reforms-as-bribery-culture-faces-scrutiny/a-73799089?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 14:53
A fresh ethics survey paints a bleak picture of corruption in Kenya's ministries and public services. President William Ruto has accused MPs of pocketing bribes, igniting political tensions.
SCO summit: Iran looks to the East amid geopolitical crisis
https://www.dw.com/en/sco-summit-iran-looks-to-the-east-amid-geopolitical-crisis/a-73799452?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 14:45
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to travel to China for the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. With Western sanctions still in force, Tehran is shifting its focus to other global partners.
Syria's Druze, Kurds criticize exclusion from upcoming vote
https://www.dw.com/en/syria-s-druze-kurds-criticize-exclusion-from-upcoming-vote/a-73796430?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 14:38
Syria's first election since the fall of the Assad regime will exclude three minority-dominated areas. Will it be able to restore trust in the new administration without the votes of most Druze and Kurdish people?
US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump administration
https://www.dw.com/en/us-fed-governor-lisa-cook-sues-trump-administration/a-73799409?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 14:07
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook accused Trump of "illegally" trying to remove her from her job.
India vs. US: Who stands to lose more in the trade dispute?
https://www.dw.com/en/india-vs-us-who-stands-to-lose-more-in-the-trade-dispute/a-73790714?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 14:06
US tariffs on Indian goods have risen to 50%, one of the highest rates in the world. The trade row between two of the world's biggest economies has serious consequences for both.
Europe moves to reimpose 'snapback' Iran nuclear sanctions
https://www.dw.com/en/europe-moves-to-reimpose-snapback-iran-nuclear-sanctions/live-73797848?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 13:55
Germany, France and the UK have notified the UN of their intention to reinstate the sanctions. An Iranian minister warned there would be "no point" in continuing cooperation with nuclear inspectors. Follow DW for more.
'Currydurst': Beer and curry ketchup in a glass
https://www.dw.com/en/currydurst-beer-and-curry-ketchup-in-a-glass/a-73799017?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 13:46
A new German beer with a curry ketchup flavor is set to test tastebuds as it celebrates Hamburg street food culture and tries to become another St. Pauli legend.
Fact check: Footage of Jerusalem from 1897 sparks online debate
https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-footage-of-jerusalem-from-1897-sparks-online-debate/a-73763021?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 13:07
A viral video shows vibrant scenes of Jerusalem in 1897 — but how much of it is real? A different kind of fact check.
Hong Kong: What's next for Jimmy Lai as his trial wraps up?
https://www.dw.com/en/hong-kong-what-s-next-for-jimmy-lai-as-his-trial-wraps-up/a-73794235?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 11:31
The landmark case against Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has seen both sides present their closing arguments, but the fate of the prominent Beijing critic remains unclear.
Pistorius: Rheinmetall arms factory sends message to Russia
https://www.dw.com/en/pistorius-rheinmetall-arms-factory-sends-message-to-russia/a-73796048?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 11:20
Defense contractor Rheinmetall has opened a new arms-and-explosives plant in Germany. DW spoke with Defense Minister Boris Pistorius about Ukraine's military capabilities and the future of the German military.
'I didn't want to leave': Fleeing Russia's advance in Donbas
https://www.dw.com/en/i-didn-t-want-to-leave-fleeing-russia-s-advance-in-donbas/a-73787155?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 11:01
Two weeks ago, the Russian army broke through northeast of Pokrovsk in Donbas, driving Ukrainian forces back toward Dobropillia. The front line is moving fast, threatening the town and surrounding villages.
Ukraine updates: EU office damaged in deadly Kyiv strikes
https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-eu-office-damaged-in-deadly-kyiv-strikes/live-73789764?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 10:12
The EU condemned a "deliberate" Russian attack in which the building of the EU delegation in Kyiv was also hit. Ukraine said at least 14 people were killed in overnight Russian strikes on the capital. DW has more.
Germany updates: Merz takes a look at Baltic naval base
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-updates-merz-takes-a-look-at-baltic-naval-base/live-73792158?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 09:39
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to visit a naval headquarters in Rostock, on the Baltic Sea, before touring a frigate and observing military exercises. Follow DW for the latest.
Hong Kong: Pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai's trial ends
https://www.dw.com/en/hong-kong-pro-democracy-tycoon-jimmy-lai-s-trial-ends/a-73791390?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 08:57
The newspaper mogul could face life in prison for colluding with foreign forces and sedition under Beijing's national security law. Lai's case is a high-profile example of China's clampdown on civil liberties.
Hurricane Katrina left lasting legacy for youngest survivors
https://www.dw.com/en/hurricane-katrina-left-lasting-legacy-for-youngest-survivors/a-73758455?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 08:30
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, survivors who lived through the storm as children are still reckoning with a city transformed — and the stories of loss and trauma they never got to tell.
Ukraine updates: EU office in Kyiv damaged in Russian attack
https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-eu-office-in-kyiv-damaged-in-russian-attack/live-73789764?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 08:10
The EU condemned a "deliberate" Russian attack after the building of the EU delegation in Kyiv was hit. Ukraine said at least 14 people were killed in overnight Russian strikes on the capital. DW has more.
China says Putin, Kim Jong Un to attend military parade
https://www.dw.com/en/china-says-putin-kim-jong-un-to-attend-military-parade/a-73790593?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 06:51
A military parade in Beijing to commemorate Japan's surrender in World War II will feature the attendance of Kim Jong Un of North Korea and Vladimir Putin of Russia, as confirmed by China.
Swift's love story spotlights parasocial relationships
https://www.dw.com/en/swift-s-love-story-spotlights-parasocial-relationships/a-73788613?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 06:13
Taylor Swift's announcement of her engagement to the football player Travis Kelce briefly broke Instagram when it attracted too many likes. Why do so many people feel so invested in the lives of total strangers?
Argentina hunts allegedly Nazi-looted painting spotted in ad
https://www.dw.com/en/argentina-hunts-allegedly-nazi-looted-painting-spotted-in-ad/a-73790291?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 05:49
A police raid in Argentina led to the discovery of relevant documents but not the sought-after portrait by Italian Baroque artist Giuseppe Ghislandi, which is believed to have been looted by the Nazis.
Ukraine updates: 'Massive' Russian strike on Kyiv
https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-massive-russian-strike-on-kyiv/live-73789764?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 03:49
Russia launched a "massive" night-time attack on the Ukrainian capital on Thursday morning, killing at least four people and wounding 24 more. Explosions were also heard in Sumy, Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia. DW has more.
US CDC director fired after 4 weeks leading public health agency
https://www.dw.com/en/us-cdc-director-fired-after-4-weeks-leading-public-health-agency/a-73789762?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 03:12
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was fired for not aligning with the president's goals, the White House said. Susan Monarez's lawyers said she's being targeted for standing up for science.
NATO members all hit 2% target, but only 3 meet new goal
https://www.dw.com/en/nato-members-all-hit-2-target-but-only-3-meet-new-goal/a-73789663?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 00:39
Every member of NATO is now hitting the alliance's previous minimum defense spending threshold. But only Poland, Lithuania and Latvia are currently meeting the military alliance's new target.
Argentina: Milei pelted with stones on campaign trail
https://www.dw.com/en/argentina-milei-pelted-with-stones-on-campaign-trail/a-73789267?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 28, 2025 00:23
Argentinian President Javier Milei was escorted away from an election rally by security after people threw bottles and stones at him and chanted "Out with Milei!" The South American leader was not injured.
School shooting: FBI investigates possible act of terrorism
https://www.dw.com/en/school-shooting-fbi-investigates-possible-act-of-terrorism/a-73786077?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 27, 2025 19:41
The mayor and Minneapolis police said at least two children died in a shooting at a Catholic school. Authorities also confirmed more than a dozen were wounded. Donald Trump said FBI agents are on the scene.
Stay west: EU leaders urge Moldovans to steer clear of Moscow
https://www.dw.com/en/stay-west-eu-leaders-urge-moldovans-to-steer-clear-of-moscow/a-73787358?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 27, 2025 18:36
Germany's chancellor said Russia wants to lure Moldova back to its 'sphere of influence.' The visit of top EU leaders comes weeks ahead of crucial Moldovan elections.
Middle East updates: Trump hosts meeting on post-war Gaza
https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-updates-trump-hosts-meeting-on-post-war-gaza/live-73778577?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 27, 2025 18:34
Donald Trump is chairing a White House meeting with Israeli officials on post-war plans for Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel is pushing on with its Gaza City offensive, warning of an "inevitable" displacement. DW has more.
Pygmy hippo Toni says bonjour to France after Berlin exit
https://www.dw.com/en/pygmy-hippo-toni-says-bonjour-to-france-after-berlin-exit/a-73788396?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 27, 2025 18:12
The one-year-old hippo had an easy ride on her way to her new home in eastern France after being moved from the Berlin Zoo. Having been placed with a male partner, the hope is for the two to have children in the future.
Israel pushes forward with Gaza City offensive despite mass protests
https://www.dw.com/en/israel-pushes-forward-with-gaza-city-offensive-despite-mass-protests/a-73786528?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 27, 2025 17:40
Israel is pushing forward with its offensive to take control of Gaza City while tens of thousands took to the streets on Tuesday. Protesters called for the return of Israeli hostages in Gaza and an end to the war.
'Door to the EU is open,' Merz tells Moldova
https://www.dw.com/en/door-to-the-eu-is-open-merz-tells-moldova/a-73786830?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 27, 2025 17:14
Germany's chancellor, France's president and Poland's prime minister all visited Moldova to mark the 34th anniversary of its independence. Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel Macron both voiced support for Moldova's EU entry.
Germany: Rheinmetall opens new artillery ammunition factory
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-rheinmetall-opens-new-artillery-ammunition-factory/a-73785438?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 27, 2025 16:39
Germany's largest arms manufacturer has inaugurated its latest munitions factory, to focus on the 155 mm artillery shells critical to supplying Ukraine. Rheinmetall's stock soared amid Europe's military spending spree.
Children killed in Minneapolis school shooting — police
https://www.dw.com/en/children-killed-in-minneapolis-school-shooting-police/a-73786077?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 27, 2025 16:21
The city's mayor and Minneapolis police said at least two children died in the shooting at a Catholic school. Authorities also confirmed more than a dozen were wounded. Donald Trump said the FBI are on the scene.
Polish president vetoes extension of welfare for Ukrainians
https://www.dw.com/en/polish-president-vetoes-extension-of-welfare-for-ukrainians/a-73785462?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 27, 2025 15:15
Karol Nawrocki is blocking a bill that would extend social welfare payments for Ukrainian refugees. Hundreds of thousands are affected. Poland's funding of the Starlink satellite communications service is also at risk.
Denmark PM apologizes for forced Inuit contraception
https://www.dw.com/en/denmark-pm-apologizes-for-forced-inuit-contraception/a-73785447?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 27, 2025 14:53
The country's leader said she is sorry that some 4,500 women in Greenland were forced to use contraception without their consent. The mistreatment occurred from 1960 to 1992 and left many of the Indigenous women sterile.
Germany to boost military with new voluntary service bill
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-to-boost-military-with-new-voluntary-service-bill/a-73785847?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 27, 2025 14:42
The German military wants to solve its personnel problems by making voluntary military service more attractive. Critics argue that only reinstating the draft can help the Bundeswehr's recruitment problems.
Children killed in Minneapolis school shooting, say police
https://www.dw.com/en/children-killed-in-minneapolis-school-shooting-say-police/a-73786077?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 27, 2025 14:41
The shooter has been "contained" after the incident at a Catholic school on the first week back from summer break. US President Donald Trump said the FBI are on the scene.
India opens dams amid flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir
https://www.dw.com/en/india-opens-dams-amid-flash-floods-in-jammu-and-kashmir/a-73780328?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 27, 2025 14:17
A landslide near a Hindu shrine in the Himalayas killed 33 people; Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the loss of life "saddening." Opening dams in Jammu and Kashmir prompted flood warnings in neighboring Pakistan.
Middle East updates: Trump to host meeting on post-war Gaza
https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-updates-trump-to-host-meeting-on-post-war-gaza/live-73778577?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 27, 2025 14:08
Donald Trump is set to chair a White House meeting with Israeli officials on post-war plans for Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel is pushing on with its Gaza City offensive, warning of an "inevitable" displacement. DW has more.
German trans neo-Nazi accused of abusing the law
https://www.dw.com/en/german-trans-neo-nazi-accused-of-abusing-the-law/a-73779265?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 27, 2025 13:20
A convicted high-profile extremist and transphobic activist, has presented themselves as a transwoman demanding to be sent to a womens' prison. German conservatives demand a change in the law that made this possible.
Can India and Pakistan move past their Indus water row?
https://www.dw.com/en/can-india-and-pakistan-move-past-their-indus-water-row/a-73780791?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 27, 2025 12:33
The vital water-sharing treaty between Pakistan and India has had its day in court — the Hague-based Court of Arbitration said India should "let flow" the rivers for Pakistan's use. New Delhi remains unimpressed.
Prato: Chinese workers transform Italy's fast fashion hub
https://www.dw.com/en/prato-chinese-workers-transform-italy-s-fast-fashion-hub/a-73781599?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 27, 2025 12:29
The Italian city of Prato is Europe's fashion engine. For decades, Chinese migrants have powered its garment industry. But at what cost?
Refugees in Germany report more xenophobia
https://www.dw.com/en/refugees-in-germany-report-more-xenophobia/a-73780778?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 27, 2025 11:22
Refugees in Germany are increasingly concerned about xenophobia and feel less welcome, according to a new long-term study. At the same time, citizenship applications among refugees have risen sharply.
Building bridges: The winners of the 2025 Goethe Medal
https://www.dw.com/en/building-bridges-the-winners-of-the-2025-goethe-medal/a-73777207?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 27, 2025 11:20
The 2025 Goethe Medal goes to philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala from Turkey, as well as Chinese linguist, Li Yuan, and Belgian archaeologist, David Van Reybrouck.
Do antidepressants ease chronic pain?
https://www.dw.com/en/do-antidepressants-ease-chronic-pain/a-73762966?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Published: August 27, 2025 10:31
Antidepressants treat depression and other mental conditions. But some people say the drugs ease physical aches, too. The evidence, however, is sobering.
~ 62 additional posts are not shown ~