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Spain faces springtime water crisis

In parts of Spain, the water level in reservoirs is already dangerously low for this time of year. Farmers fearing for their crops and livestock hope politicians will act quickly. But they've been told the necessary funds aren't available.

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The impact of AI on healthcare

Should artificial intelligence (AI) in health care make life-or-death decisions? AI-triage systems are already being tested worldwide. Here's a look at some benefits and risks of AI in health care.

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Brazil's indigenous people call out controversial new law

Warning: Story contains nudity Thousands of indigenous people in Brazil have been demonstrating at an annual protest camp in the capital Brasilia. They say new legislation threatens their way of life, their ancestral lands, and their ve...

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South African apartheid victims demand reparations

As South Africa prepares to celebrate 30 years of democracy, a group of elderly citizens is demanding reparations for Apartheid era crimes. Many victims are still being ignored, they say, even though the government has a fund worth 100 m...

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Germany's grand military modernization

For decades, Germany missed NATO's 2% target on defense spending. In 2024, it hit that target. How is Germany spending its €100 billion special defense fund?

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2024 Venice Biennale highlights art of the Global South

Under the title “Foreigners everywhere”, the 60th Venice Biennale spotlights the art of the Global South. The exhibition, curated by the Biennale’s first curator from Latin America, Adriano Pedroso, showcases work from marginalized group...

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What is Bitcoin halving?

Bitcoins are created as a reward when someone with lots of computing power produces a new block of transaction data. This reward is “halved” every few years, making Bitcoins more expensive and mining only worthwhile with energy-efficient...

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New York boutique provides migrants with free clothing

As New York tries to deal with rising numbers of migrants, a store called the Little Shop of Kindness offers them free clothing, shoes, toiletries, and other supplies.

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Extreme anti-LGBTQ+ law upheld in Uganda

Uganda's constitutional court has upheld a new law that strips LGBTQ+ people of their rights. Many in the community feel unsafe and some are choosing to leave the country.

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Ukraine's border region battered after two years of Russian hostility

DW’s Anna Pshemiska met with residents of the Ukrainian village Velyka Pysarivka on the Russian border- and with former residents, who've fled elsewhere for safety.

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German far-right party worker arrested on spying charges

Jian G., an employee of the AfD's lead candidate in the European elections, Maximilian Krah, allegedly spied for China. He was arrested in Dresden, accused by the Attorney General of acting as an agent for a foreign secret service in a p...

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Ukraine rushes to build, fortify defenses

Ukraine is scrambling to strengthen both its northern border with Russia and Belarus and its front-line defenses in the east and south against a looming Russian summer offensive.

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How Ukraine salvages damaged weapons

While waiting for military support, Ukrainians have been forced to improvise to keep their frontline troops supplied. Engineers are "cannibalizing" scrap artillery at a Ukrainian military facility, essentially making one functional artil...

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Drought puts pressure on northeastern Spain's tourism sector

As the summer tourist season nears on northeastern Spain's drought-stricken Costa Brava, the tourism sector is under pressure to find ways to conserve water. One hotel in Lloret de Mar has demonstrated that even small-scale solutions can...

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The faces of inequality in India

India remains one of the most unequal countries worldwide when it comes to economic and gender inequalities, we met two families to show this gap.

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Deportation from Pakistan puts Afghan girls at risk

Although they were born in Pakistan to Afghan families, many girls could be deported to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, where they would not be allowed to attend school and would not enjoy equal rights.

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Israel's ultra-Orthodox resist potential military draft

A long-brewing battle over conscription exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews is coming to a head. Facing a deadline set by the Supreme Court, the government has until the end of April to agree to a new military draft plan. Israel's ultra-O...

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Bogota starts rationing water as reservoirs run low

A spate of hot, dry weather has left the Colombian capital dangerously short of water. Authorities have now sounded the alarm, dividing the city into districts that take turns shutting off water. People are urged to cut consumption to a ...

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Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

Since late March, Russian missile strikes have left some of Ukraine’s major power plants in ruins. Electricians and engineers risk their lives to repair some of the worst destruction.

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Germany: Independent institution bids to legalize abortion

An independent commission set up by the German government on access to abortion has presented its findings. The procedure is technically illegal except in the cases of rape and risk to health - but abortions up to 12 weeks are not punish...

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Ukraine approves new mobilization law

Ukraine's parliament has passed a new law to make it easier to call up new recruits for the war with Russia. Earlier versions provided for demobilization after 36 months of service. The eventual omission of the clause was a blow for batt...

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The mosquitoes that are saving lives

While Dengue fever cases are soaring all over Latin America, in the Colombian city of Medellín the World Mosquito Program breeds mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia, a bacterium that prevents the insect from transmitting the virus.

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Kyiv group helps kids cope with trauma of war

Children in Kyiv talk about their pain from Russia's war in Ukraine, sharing how therapy has helped them regain strength. The loss of home, security, family and friends due to war has left them immensely traumatized.

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How Ukraine builds fortifications on its Russian border

Last year Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy announced that his country would be ramping up fortifications along its border with Russia and Belarus. DW's Aya Ibrahim visited one of the newly built defensive lines in the northern regi...

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Swiss women win landmark climate case

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled in favor of Swiss pensioners that their government's failure to act on climate change violated their human rights. It is a landmark decision that could influence legislation across Europe.

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Volunteers help defend Kyiv skies from Russian drones

By day, Yevhen Mezentsev is a judge at Kyiv’s administrative court. By night, he and 40 of his colleagues swap their robes for camouflage. From a high-rise building on the outskirts of the city, they hunt for Russian Shahed drones.

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Sky gazers across North America enjoy total solar eclipse

Tens of millions of people across North America have witnessed a rare total solar eclipse. Its path cut across the continent from Mexico to Canada. Those lucky enough to be in the path of totality saw the moon completely engulf the sun -...

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Hong Kong LGBTQ couples still wait for equal rights

In 2023, the territory's highest court ordered the government to create a legal framework for same-sex relationships. The marriage alternative would give these couples access to fertility treatment. But since then, affected people say no...

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How NATO's 75 year history informs its future

NATO gets set to officially mark its 75th anniversary tomorrow. The alliance was founded in the wake of World War II to face off against the threat of the Soviet Union, largely with Germany playing a reduced role. Now with Russia practic...

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Economic crisis hampers garment sector in Bangladesh

The economic crisis in Bangladesh is having a negative impact on the country's most important export sector, the garment industry. The country is the world's second largest manufacturer of clothing after China.

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