Category: DW News
How India’s capital went from extreme heat to heavy floods | DW News
At least one person has been killed after a roof collapsed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. High winds and heavy rains are being blamed. [more…]
Will Macron’s snap election gamble backfire? | DW News
France goes to the polls on Sunday in snap parliamentary elections. President Emmanuel Macron called the vote in response to his party’s dismal showing in [more…]
Island of Trash in Guatemala | DW News
An island of trash floats in Amatitlán lake, south of Guatemala City. Approximately 100 trucks daily remove garbage, threatening residents’ health and their fishing livelihoods. [more…]
Biden, Trump neck and neck in polls after debate | DW News
It was billed as the pivotal moment of Joe Biden’s campaign, a chance to reshape the race for the White House. But last night’s televised [more…]
New president: What’s the difference to Iran and its foreign policy? | DW News
Polls have opened in Iran for a special election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash last month. [more…]
NATO’s tiny but mighty frontline economies | Business Beyond
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania collectively share a more-than 1000-kilometre-long border with Russia and Belarus. Having regained their independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union [more…]
Volkswagen invests up to $5 billion in Rivian joint venture | DW News
Volkswagen, the world’s second-largest automaker, on Tuesday announced that it will enter a 50-50 joint-venture with US electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian. Germany-based VW said [more…]
EU leaders endorse candidates for top roles in commission, parliament | DW News
EU leaders meeting in Brussels have nominated Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as president of the European Commission. Former Portuguese prime minister [more…]
Bolivian military leaders arrested after apparent coup attempt | DW News
Calm has returned to Bolivia after a botched coup attempt. The army chief who led the rebellion has been arrested, along with the head of [more…]
Europe signs security deal with Ukraine as row breaks out over Ukrainian refugees | DW News
The joint security deal with the European Union could become Ukraine’s most important insurance policy in a worst-case scenario. Worst case would be losing massive [more…]