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Trump tariffs: White House plays down Musk spat with key Trump advisor
White House says "boys will be boys" as Musk posts insults on social media aimed at key Trump aide, Peter Navarro. Meanwhile, Trump's tariffs have continued to cause turmoil in global stock markets. DW has more.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:
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Russian spacecraft brings cosmonauts, astronaut to ISS
A Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying two Russian cosmonauts and a US astronaut has docked with the ISS. Space is one of the few remaining areas of cooperation between Russia and the US after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Will Trump's tariffs break 'backbone' of Slovakian economy?
With a range of automakers producing in Slovakia and a network of parts suppliers based there, the car industry is a major motor of the Slovakian economy, making the country highly vulnerable to Trump's car tariffs.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Will Trump's tariffs break 'backbone' of Slovakia's economy?
With a range of automakers producing in Slovakia and a network of parts suppliers based there, the car industry is a major motor of the Slovakian economy. This makes the country highly vulnerable to Trump's car tariffs.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Fact check: Paramedics killed in Gaza were not armed
At the end of March, Israeli soldiers killed 15 Palestinian paramedics. Now a video has emerged that apparently shows the incident. In it, internet users claim to see a paramedic with a rifle.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:What can be done to tackle 'forever chemicals?'
They are found everywhere and have been linked to a range of health issues. So how can the damage from these toxic substances be minimized? One mother in the US has fought to find answers.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:How harmful are 'forever chemicals?'
They are found everywhere and have been linked to a range of health issues. So how can the damage from these toxic substances be minimized? One mother in the US has fought to find answers.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:From tariffs to turmoil? Trump's self-sabotage if EU stays united
The US may have fired the first shot in this trade conflict, but its isolationist strategy risks backfiring. For the EU, the smartest response is not outright retaliation, but strategic unity and deeper global engagement — reserving its options if the situation escalates
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Why do many people still believe in witches?
The last witch trial in Germany took place 250 years ago. Yet a global study shows that the belief in witchcraft is still alive and well in the 21st century.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Why Odegaard fell short at Real & thrived at Arsenal
Martin Odegaard arrived at Real Madrid as the wonderkid everyone wanted, but he left more than five years later having made just 11 appearances.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Trump's tariffs trigger recession alarm
As stock markets remain volatile, investors are worried the global economy is on the verge of a slump. DW explores the impact of Trump's tariffs on US, Chinese and world growth.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:King and Queen's new wedding anniversary photos in Italy
Lord Llewellyn, Britain's ambassador to Italy, said the trip "comes at a key moment" as the UK government tries to reset EU relations after Brexit.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Billionaire on trial in Azerbaijan who risks being left behind by peace deal
Ethnic Armenian Ruben Vardanyan's fortune is of little use now that he is facing a possible life term in jail.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:President Trump confirms no plans to suspend global tariffs despite US stock market dip
There were big swings in US stock throughout Monday's trading session after Trump warned he could raise tariffs even further.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Watch: Plume of black smoke over Parisian skyline after 'major' fire
A fire at a waste disposal centre caused smoke to rise above buildings in the French capital city.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Global executions reach highest figure in almost a decade
The number of executions recorded worldwide jumped to over 1,500 in 2024, says Amnesty International — the most since 2015. And with some countries refusing to report numbers, thousands more are suspected.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Trump says US starting direct talks with Iran
U.S. and Israel insist Tehran can’t obtain nuclear weapons.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Trump fires a top US military official to NATO
Conservative media has targeted Navy Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield for comments she made about diversity.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:United States to hold direct talks with Iran on nuclear programme
President Trump said the talks with Tehran would start Saturday but insisted Tehran can’t get nuclear weapons.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Brussels eyes 25 percent tariffs in response to Trump
EU considers 22 billion hit on American goods in response to tariffs U.S. president imposed on steel and aluminum last month.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Is Macron striving for a new leadership role for Europe?
Emmanuel Macron is Europe's "point man," and in the absence of a formal German government, he is driving France's vision of Europe amid war to its east and incoming tariffs across the Atlantic.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Could France's Macron be the new leader of Europe?
French President Emmanuel Macron is Europe's "point man," and in the absence of a formal German government, he is driving France's vision of Europe amid war to its east and incoming tariffs across the Atlantic.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Dutch cannabis growers welcome expansion of scheme to legalise sales
While growing cannabis is still illegal, cannabis shops — known as coffeeshops — in 10 municipalities will be allowed to sell marijuana from 10 licensed producers.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:EU agonizes over using its trade ‘bazooka’ to hit back at Trump’s mega tariff
As the European Commission plans levies of up to 25 percent on many exports from the U.S., it holds an olive branch in one hand and its Anti-Coercion Instrument in the other.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:What Elon Musk’s pending exit means for Washington
What’s Washington without Elon Musk? That’s a question many Republicans are hoping to answer in the weeks ahead after President Donald Trump told allies that Musk’s time in the White House is soon coming to an end. But getting the world’s richest man and designated small-government crusader to move on will be complicated, even if […]
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:King Charles arrives in Rome on first overseas trip since brief hospitalisation
Charles is traveling with Queen Camilla on the four-day visit, which includes the first address to the Italian Parliament of a British monarch.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Six cases of child malnutrition found in Samos migrant camp, medical charity says
Doctors Without Borders Psarra says that the children in the Samos camp had already endured gruelling journeys and conditions inside the facility exacerbated their medical situation.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Global stocks plummet as Trump tariffs stoke recession fears
As stock markets continue to plunge, investors are worried the world could face an economic slump. DW explores the impact of Trump's tariffs on US, Chinese and world growth.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:EU trade ministers near agreement on first round of retaliatory tariffs against US
Trade ministers meeting in Luxembourg on Monday neared agreement on a list of US goods to target in response to the recent US decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:EU countermeasures to Trump's tariffs: a balanced approach
As US tariffs on EU exports escalate, Europe scrambles for a unified response. Trade ministers met in Luxembourg to chart the way forward — and the stakes are high.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Trump tariffs: Global stock market rout continues
Global markets from Europe to Asia have continued to feel the pain of Donald Trump's tariffs. The US president has shown no sign of reconsidering despite the economic turmoil. DW has the latest.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:EU response to Trump's tariffs: a delicate balancing act
As US tariffs on EU exports escalate, Europe scrambles for a unified response. Trade ministers met in Luxembourg to chart the way forward — and the stakes are high.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:German stock markets plunge into uncertainty following Trump's tariffs
European markets, including the DAX, went into freefall on Monday after US President Donald Trump announced far-reaching global tariffs.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Watch: Volunteers in Bangladesh feed and unite thousands this Ramadan
The Bidyanondo Foundation is not just about food. They foster unity and aim to dismantle societal divides while inspiring compassion and service.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:EU at mercy of home countries in returning rejected asylum seekers
Deporting rejected and failed asylum seekers will not work without readmission agreements with their home countries, says the European Commission. The EU has been negotiating readmission agreements with 24 countries for the past two decades. It has so far concluded 18 such agreements.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: