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Berlin Briefing is a weekly podcast that explores the key geopolitical issues affecting Germany and Europe.

18 days ago

Russia launches major attack on Ukraine, several killed

4 hours ago

Russia is targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine

2 days ago

Ukraine: Inside the train carrying soldiers to front lines

21 hours ago

Israel-Lebanon conflict: Why military pressure isn't enough

42 minutes ago

Seeking deal with Iran, Trump promises calm in Lebanon

4 hours ago

Can Iran rebuild trust with its Gulf neighbors?

16 hours ago

Mamata Banerjee said she would proceed with a sit-in protest in Kolkata, amid escalating tensions within her party.

22 minutes ago

Poverty in Germany appears to be rising, with one charity group warning of a "crisislike situation." DW has more.

22 minutes ago

Most new German citizens keep original nationality: survey

1 hour ago

Denmark's Frederiksen secures third term as prime minister

6 hours ago

EU reaches deal on 'return hubs' for rejected asylum-seekers

4 hours ago

Alphabet plans $80 billion stock sale as AI spending surges

11 hours ago

London Tube workers go on two-day strike

11 hours ago

Serena Williams confirms return to professional tennis

14 hours ago

Mozambique: Are 'death squads' targeting the opposition?

21 hours ago

India: The toxic beauty of marble waste

42 minutes ago

National interests always shape security: German minister

22 minutes ago

Refugees and migration: Is Europe closing its doors?

16 hours ago

Iran war: Oman stuck between Trump and Tehran

3 days ago

Goodbye, Norma Jeane: How Marilyn Monroe changed Hollywood

1 day ago

Colombia: What to know as presidential vote heads to runoff

19 hours ago

DW brings you the top international news stories in brief.

3 years ago

In Berlin, many experience homelessness: some use shelters, others sleep in doorways, streets, or under bridges.

17 hours ago

Tensions high as Ethiopians vote

13 hours ago

Ethiopia elections 2026: What you need to know

1 day ago

Ethiopia election 2026: Tigray excluded and on edge

3 days ago

Rising heat emptied more than 1,700 villages in northern India. Now a younger generation is returning with new ideas.

14 minutes ago

Pyongyang relies on China for 95% of its legitimate trade; hacking, arms deals and remittances also help it stay afloat.

4 hours ago

It started as a school project in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the "Chiemgauer" currency helps cut local emissions.

13 hours ago

Every cell in the body copies DNA the same way. A bacterial protein just did something scientists had never seen before.

13 hours ago

What are the main tenets of Alevi faith? And how are they preserving their unique culture?

13 hours ago

Mayors are quitting or forgoing reelection campaigns, leaving towns leaderless and threatening local-level democracy.

13 hours ago

Hungary's PM Peter Magyar moves to oust president

20 hours ago

Mixed messaging from Iran and US on ceasefire deal

13 hours ago

Germany news: Most expect AfD state premier after elections

2 days ago

Berlin's largest Hindu temple is set to open. Follow Durva balancing faith, friends and city life.

2 hours ago

Deniz Undav and Lennart Karl delivered strong performances in Germany's last home game before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

13 hours ago

In Nairobi, graffiti goes beyond walls — mixing art, politics and transport, from collectives to painted buses.

13 hours ago

New vision aids are restoring sight in India and creating new opportunities for education, work and independence.

1 day ago

The government wants to attract more filmmakers and make Germany a "global player" in onscreen entertainment.

1 day ago

E-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular among German youth, with even elementary school kids picking up vapes.

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