About 40 people were killed and 115 injured in a blaze in at a New Year’s Eve Party at an upmarket Swiss ski resort, with the disaster likened to scenes from a horror film. Most of the victims of the fire in Crans...
Palestinian woman repairs damaged banknotes in Gaza
A Palestinian woman repairs damaged banknotes to earn a living as poverty becomes more widespread across Gaza. Banks remain largely non-functional in the besieged enclave under Israel’s genocidal war and illegal...
Ukraine hits Russian energy as war escalates
Russia and Ukraine are now targeting each other’s energy and infrastructure, striking power, oil, and gas facilities. Despite the damage, both countries have quickly repaired infrastructure. But the conflict is making...
US CIA debunks Russia claim that Ukrainian drones attacked Putin’s home, says US media | DW News
US media reports say the CIA has concluded there’s no evidence that Ukraine targeted one of Russian president Vladimir Putin’s residences with drones. Moscow has released footage that it says shows a drone used in the...
What’s behind the Trump admin’s travel ban expansion to seven more countries? | DW News
Seven more countries are now subject to a travel ban in the United States, bringing the number on US Presdient Donald Trump’s banned list to 39. Citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, Syria, Laos and...
How well-positioned is New York City Mayor Mamdani to shake up the status quo? | DW News
Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as New York City’s mayor. He is the first Muslim to hold the position. His campaign promise to deliver on affordability struck a chord with New Yorkers across all five boroughs...
EU’s new carbon border tax goes into force • FRANCE 24 English
The European Union’s controversial new rules on polluting industrial imports went into effect on January 1st, following a two-year transition period. Heavy goods such as steel, aluminium and cement are now subject...