Politics

Books
A Hiroshima survivor’s lost memoir
18:07
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking together at the White House colonnade
Global Politics
Trump and Netanyahu convene for closed-door meeting
7:00
Large crowd of protesters waving Indian flags and raising fists, with signs reading "Murder of Democracy India" and "Re-examination then Re-election
Protest
Author Arundhati Roy on the rise of India’s youth-led ‘Cockroach’ party protests
11:07
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega speaks into a microphone at a rally alongside Vice President Rosario Murillo, who claps beside him
Politics
From liberator to dictator: Nicaragua’s Ortega says no more elections
8:08
A man in a dark suit and a woman in a light blue dress walk hand-in-hand through a doorway as staff applaud on both sides
Global Politics
Andy Burnham takes over as Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade
6:21
A group of people gathered at night by the sea, lit by a single light, with one person holding an acoustic guitar
Energy
Cuba’s power grid buckles as people face extended blackouts
11:54
Crowd of people in yellow shirts waving Colombian flags along a busy Bogotá avenue
Elections
Trump-backed conservative wins Colombia’s presidential election, promising tougher approach to crime
4:49
Conflict & Justice
Strike on Venezuela gang leader may open door to mineral wealth
7:49
Cars drive along a winding, misty road surrounded by lush green rainforest.
Environment
Lula to pave highway through untouched part of Brazilian Amazon
6:16
A street scene with people walking, auto rickshaws, and buildings. A dome structure is visible in the background.
Military
Washington targets Cuba’s military-run business empire
6:23
A person stands in front of a large sculpture of an eagle with outstretched wings on a rooftop.
Immigration
‘GTFO’: The Americans moving overseas in search of a better life
5:30
Four people play cards at a table with flashlights, while a fire burns in the background on a dark street.
Energy
Cuba runs out of oil
8:17
A large crowd gathered in an open area with a hand holding a waving Czech flag in the foreground.
DW
Czech Republic bans communist symbols in May Day parades
5:18
A man in religious attire stands at the top of airplane stairs, with Vatican and Cameroon flags visible above.
Religion
On Africa trip, Pope Leo XIV condemns war and brushes off Trump criticism
Facade of Hotel Sacher with ornate architecture, multiple flags including American and European, and a few parked cars outside.
Global Politics
Inside the trial shaking Vienna’s long tolerance for spies
7:50
A damaged brick building with blackened marks from a fire, surrounded by people inspecting the site; a blue gate is open in front.
US-Israel-Iran War
More civilian casualties come to light from a strike that hit a sports hall killing children in southern Iran
8:20
View from inside a car focused on small Cuban and American flags on the dashboard, with blurred figures visible through the windshield.
Global Politics
A brief history of US-Cuba relations
11:40
A group of people walking through a snowy village with red houses, featuring a woman in a beige puffer jacket and a man in a black coat talking in the foreground.
DW
Denmark holds snap elections this week
4:51
Election campaign posters displayed on metal boards in Paris, with signs for the 2026 municipal elections. Features images and names of three candidates, and a notice indicating prohibited postings.
DW
Some political offices in France are not only undisputed, there aren’t any candidates
6:12
A person standing partially behind a voting booth curtain with another person sitting at a table nearby, likely at a polling station.
DW
France moving to the right as voters head to the polls for local elections
5:03
A person on horseback is riding through a cattle pen lined with multiple enclosures filled with cattle, under a shadowed, metal-roofed structure.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Amid surge in exports to US, Argentina aims to reclaim the glory days of its beef
6:56
A person standing on a dock saluting a large orange cargo ship named 'Ocean Mariner' as it passes by on the water.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Cuba’s private businesses navigate a narrow opening
8:08
A group of people standing together, some holding photographs of individuals and a megaphone. They are wearing white shirts with text, participating in a protest or vigil.
Politics
Venezuelan exiles and former members of the military left out of amnesty law as government puts a limit on dissent
5:10
A serene coastal scene at sunset with water houses on stilts and colorful boats on calm water, beneath a sky with scattered clouds reflecting the sunlight.
Environment
Cambodia’s concrete ‘reefs’ thwart trawling and create new homes for marine life
6:20
Two people standing on a red-carpeted stage, with the man in a suit raising his fist and the woman looking at him, engaged in conversation.
Obituary
Remembering Jesse Jackson, who pushed to globalize the US civil rights movement
A large cargo ship navigates a river near the construction of a suspension bridge, with a visible crane on the partially built bridge deck.
Infrastructure
Canadians remain confident Gordie Howe Bridge will open even as Trump’s threats sow confusion
5:30
A vintage film projector setup in a room with dark red walls, featuring a large spotlight on a tripod, film reels, and film canisters on a table and shelves, and an old projector machine on a stand.
Arts, Culture & Media
Albania embarks on a controversial film restoration project
7:24
A waterway scene in a densely populated area with people in wooden canoes navigating between makeshift structures on stilts. The canoes carry various goods, and several people are visible standing or sitting around the area.
Development
Protests in Nigeria over demolition of Makoko — the ‘Venice of Africa’
7:15
An indoor market hall with American and Somali flags hanging from the ceiling. There's a banner for "Queen M&M Beauty Salon & Makeup Artist" featuring various hairstyle images. Mannequins dressed in traditional clothing and people are sitting at a table in the foreground.
Conflict & Justice
Somali community remains on edge in the Twin Cities amid ICE raids
7:06
A person in a military uniform with several medals and insignia sitting in front of a red background, appearing serious and focused.
Military
China’s stunning military purge
9:44
A man in a dark shirt is flanked by police officers and another person wearing a colorful shawl, standing outdoors in a group setting with trees in the background.
Global Politics
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine speaks from hiding after ‘rigged’ election
8:12
A group of people standing on steps holding signs and photos, advocating for the release of political prisoners, with various posters and names displayed on the ground.
Global Politics
Venezuela begins releasing political prisoners — but slowly
5:44
A partially demolished house with warning signs in English and another language indicating "Danger: Unstable Building, No Access."
DW
Serbia tries to access its lithium reserves amid local opposition
5:32
People walking and relaxing on a sandy beach with rocks and a pier extending into the ocean.
Development
Companies pursuing renewable energy development in Colombia must work with Indigenous communities
7:09
DW
A murder in Istanbul raises fears for journalists’ safety
6:55
A person with long brown hair and a neutral expression, wearing a black suit in front of a blue and white flag.
Leaders
Former Finnish prime minister discusses her memoir and tenure as world’s youngest leader
12:58
DW
Turkey welcomes European leaders, while oppressing leaders at home
5:58
Foreign policy
In South Korea, it’s getting harder to push for human rights in North Korea
5:43
DW
Is the Turkish president turning the lights out on democracy?
6:57
Global Politics
Greenlanders largely want independence, but think it’ll be a long road to get there
8:20
Global Politics
Bolsonaro trial nears verdict in Brazil coup plot case
6:02
Climate science and solutions
‘It feels like we’re going backwards’: Activists sound alarm on Europe’s retreat from climate action
6:03
Ukraine
Ukrainians protest new law weakening anti-graft agencies in the country
6:11
Conflict & Justice
‘International law is in crisis’: Experts are concerned over the state of accountability on the global stage
Music
Natalia Lafourcade talks US tour, immigration protests and new album
5:42
Health & Medicine
Cuban medical missions face scrutiny amid allegations of forced labor
7:26
Immigration
As El Salvador courts its exiles, some begin to return
4:56
Global Politics
Trump administration cuts funding to Barcelona library over DEI policies
4:15
Sacred Nation
In the city of its birth, Jews reject Zionism
6:56
Books
‘Our Dear Friends in Moscow’ tells the story of a generation split by the rise of Putin, and his war in Ukraine
13:48
Sacred Spaces
Colombia churches push for dialogue in the wake of renewed political violence
5:36
Global Politics
Former US envoy to China says both countries need ‘to give a little’ to secure a trade deal
7:15
DW
As democracies flounder, an old idea gains new traction
5:35
Sacred Nation
After Assad’s fall, a revered Shia shrine in Syria faces a new era of uncertainty
6:34
Development
Spain’s new eviction law may not keep squatters out
4:59
Leaders
Trump kicks off Middle East visit with talk of a ‘golden age’ 
4:58
Business, Economics and Jobs
President Trump hints at compromise ahead of US-China trade talks
4:30
Aerial view of a densely packed urban area with numerous colorful buildings and terracotta-tiled roofs, intersected by a narrow street lined with trees.
Migration
Portugal tells undocumented migrants to leave or be deported
4:49
Global Politics
The tug-of-war over an anti-Nazi pastor’s legacy
5:15
Global Politics
Defying tyranny: Maria Ressa on journalism under authoritarian rule
11:46