DW
Martial law imposed and then reversed: Know all about the 6 hours of chaos in South Korea
Wednesday, 4 December 2024
Police and soldiers entered parliament in Seoul soon after the shock late-night address from President Yoon Suk Yeol. The National Assembly quickly convened to declare the move invalid, prompting a dramatic climb-down.
12 dead as cyclone Fengal brings heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Kerala put on red alert, Puducherry schools closed
Tuesday, 3 December 2024
Authorities in southern states of India have issued warnings as Fengal is expected to bring further heavy rainfall.
'Klaasohm': Here’s WHY German island scrapping Christmas tradition of spanking women buttocks with cow horn
Tuesday, 3 December 2024
The North Sea island of Borkum is reacting to a recent report looking into how a 200-year-old tradition has enabled young men to hit women on the buttocks with a cow's horn.
BRICS currency: Is Trump's tariff threat justified?
Tuesday, 3 December 2024
Donald Trump has threatened 100% tariffs on imports from BRICS countries if they create a new currency to rival the US dollar. DW asks why the fastest-growing economies are challenging the world's reserve currency.
Joe Biden pardons son Hunter Biden of criminal charges, Trumps calls it 'miscarriage of justice'
Monday, 2 December 2024
The pardon comes nearly a month before the end of Biden's term as president. He had earlier promised he would not issue a pardon, with President-elect Donald Trump criticizing the move.
Who is Kash Patel? The Indian-American who was nominated as FBI Director by Donald Trump
Sunday, 1 December 2024
Patel's earlier controversial statements include plans to dramatically decrease the FBI's footprints and hunt down media "conspirators." The nomination would need to be approved by the Senate.
People living with HIV still face discrimination
Sunday, 1 December 2024
Many HIV-positive people are stigmatized and face discrimination in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. A region where infections and HIV-related deaths are on the rise.
Kosovo claims 'terrorist act' after power plant canal blast
Saturday, 30 November 2024
While Kurti did not mention the extent of the damage, pictures published by local media showed heavy leakage from one side of the canal which also supplies drinking water.The incident comes amid a rise in ethnic tensions between the two Balkan nations.
TikTok, Meta slam Australia's social media ban for under-16s
Friday, 29 November 2024
The landmark Social Media Minimum Age bill sets Australia up as a test case for a growing number of governments. But opponents warn that young people may be driven to unsafe parts of the web.
Tennis world No. 2 and 5-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek gets 1-month doping ban
Friday, 29 November 2024
Iga Swiatek failed a doping test in August for a banned heart medication. But authorities said it appeared to be an honest mistake exhibiting "no significant fault or negligence," issuing a fairly minor punishment.
On second day of truce, Israel, Hezbollah accuse each other of ceasefire violations
Friday, 29 November 2024
Israel's military says it fired on suspects at several locations near the border for breaching the terms of the truce. A Hezbollah lawmaker has accused Israel of firing on civilians trying to return to their homes
How can Delhi finally end chronic air pollution?
Friday, 29 November 2024
Every year when winter arrives, India's capital region is choked by smog and smoke. Experts say there are already solutions waiting to be implemented, but more political will is needed to clear the air.
When basketball star Magic Johnson's 1991 press conference changed how HIV and AIDS are perceived
Thursday, 28 November 2024
In 1991, basketball star Earvin "Magic" Johnson shocked the world by announcing that he was HIV positive. Now, 33 years on, the disease is viewed as treatable and the 65-year-old says does not have AIDS.
Air pollution linked to 1.5 million deaths per year — Study
Thursday, 28 November 2024
A new Lancet study has linked heart and respiratory illnesses to air pollution from forest fires and controlled burning of cropland. China, India, Nigeria and Indonesia were among the worst-hit countries.
Ukraine war: Yemen's Houthis to fight for Russia? World War III looming?
Thursday, 28 November 2024
Yemeni men could start fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine, according to the Financial Times. Does this mark a further escalation in hostilities?
11 fun facts about kissing
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Kissing is not only a fun expression of love and affection - it also burns calories and strengthens the immune system. And remember - it is not allowed to kiss women in public on a Sunday in Michigan.
Pakistan: Pro-Imran Khan protests stoke fear of military takeover
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Protesters are clashing with security forces in Islamabad and demanding the ousted PM Imran Khan to be released from jail. Soldiers have been deployed to preserve order, but will the military step in and take control?
Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire begins; What's in the truce deal?
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
The truce comes after over a year of fighting that has killed thousands of people. Before the deal was struck Israel launched waves of attacks in Lebanon.
Pakistan: Imran Khan supporters storm capital Islamabad, breaking barricade of shipping containers (VIDEO)
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Police in Islamabad fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters demanding the release of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. The government said four security personnel were killed amid the unrest.
Israel, Hezbollah 'close to deal,' says ambassador to US
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Israel's ambassador to the US, Mike Herzog, told Israeli Army Radio a cease-fire deal between Israel and Lebanon-based Islamist group Hezbollah could be reached "within days."
Show comments