Trade: The unequal flow of goods between Africa and Europe
The estabishment of free trade between much of both continents for half a century has created growth in many areas. …
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Report: Volkswagen to switch from cars to defense at key plant
A report in the Financial Times says Volkswagen is considering producing weapons for Israel. A VW spokesperson told DW the …
US judge blocks Trump order that barred funding for NPR, PBS
A federal judge has blocked a presidential directive that barred funding for NPR and PBS media entities. Separately, an appeals …
Paris: Suspected bomb attack outside Bank of America foiled
French police arrested one suspect as he was reportedly attempting to activate the explosive device in Paris, with another person …
Betting on elections is illegal — but possible
Online gambling is gaining traction in Germany. Using prediction markets like Polymarket to bet on political events remains illegal, but …
Mexico finds 2 boats lost while carrying aid to Cuba
Two sailboats had gone missing while sailing from Mexico to Havana to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Cuba. Now, Mexican …
Shifting alliances shape Horn of Africa tensions
Regional rivalries involving Gulf and Middle Eastern countries are influencing security dynamics in the Horn of Africa.
US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's 'conversion therapy' ban
Colorado had banned therapy seeking to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ patients under 18. Over 20 …
Trump sees 'good chance' of deal, warns of 'hell'
US President Donald Trump both threatened to bomb Iran "to Hell" and claimed there was a chance of reaching a …
Thieves stole 12 tons of KitKat chocolate bars
"We've always encouraged people to have a break with KitKat," the company said, "but it seems thieves have taken the …
Iran war: Tehran reportedly rejects ceasefire proposal
Iran has given ten conditions as it seeks a permanent end to the war, IRNA news agency reported. Meanwhile, Israel …
Ex-Lafarge CEO jailed for funding Syrian jihadists
The world's largest cement maker paid off terrorist groups in Syria in order to keep manufacturing there, judges in Paris …
Uzbekistan's new star shows Asia's continued rise
Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan has earned the right to challenge India's Dommaraju Gukesh for the world title. Both men are …
Can it lead the world?
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00877-2UK government announces multibillion-pound science investments — but what impact will this have on …
Rescuers fail to free stranded whale stuck on German coast
A whale is fighting for survival off Germany's Baltic coast after becoming trapped in shallow waters. Initial efforts to rescue …
Turkey: DW correspondent Alican Uludag still in custody
Court reporter Alican Uludag has been in pre-trial detention in Istanbul for six weeks, charged with "insulting the president." His …
Nearly 400 terror suspects convicted
Hundreds of Islamist militants went on trial with prosecutors securing 386 convictions. Nigeria is in the midst of an insurgency …
Report: Hungary using more Russian oil, despite EU phase out
A new report by the Center for the Study of Democracy, shared exclusively with DW, says that Hungary has increased …
How the classic computer game Doom became a tool for science
Nature, Published online: 13 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00813-4The 1990s game has been run on bacteria and a satellite and played by …
Amnesty flags FIFA World Cup human rights risks
The human rights group has sounded the alarm about risks faced by visitors to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It …