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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sits with US President Donald Trump, after the announcement of a trade deal between the US and EU, in Turnberry, Scotland, Britain, July 27, 2025

Trump tariffs: EU grapples with fallout of US court ruling

EuropeFebruary 21, 2026
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News

February 21, 2026

Trump ends some tariffs, imposes new 10% global one

February 20, 2026

China overtakes US to become Germany's top trading partner

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Reports & Analysis

CDU lawmaker and foreign policy spokesperson Jürgen Hardt in a DW interview (file photo)

CDU politician on impact of Supreme Court tariff decision

CDU politician on impact of Supreme Court tariff decision

Will the Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs be a gamechanger? CDU lawmaker Jürgen Hardt speaks to DW.
GermanyFebruary 20, 202602:01 min
An LNG Offshore Support Vessel at Mukran port in eastern Germany (2024)

Weaned off Putin's gas, Europe now addicted to US LNG

Weaned off Putin's gas, Europe now addicted to US LNG

The EU's promise to diversify and transition to renewables is under threat as LNG shipped from the US floods the bloc.
EuropeFebruary 20, 2026
ECB President Christine Lagarde gestures as she speaks at a podium

Far-right push clouds Lagarde's ECB future — Why it matters

Far-right push clouds Lagarde's ECB future — Why it matters

The ECB chief says she’ll complete her term, despite reports of an early exit to influence the French election.
EuropeFebruary 20, 2026
People visit a bazaar to purchase goods in preparation for the upcoming Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, in Peshawar, Pakistan, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

Pakistan's charities put food on tables during Ramadan

Pakistan's charities put food on tables during Ramadan

Hundreds of charities in Pakistan are offering free Iftar meals for people struggling to feed their families.
PakistanFebruary 20, 202602:33 min
A street vendor waits for customers at her stall beside a wall decorated with electoral posters in Kampala, Uganda

AfricaLink News: February 19

AfricaLink News: February 19

+ Kampala to push out street vendors + 1,000 Kenyans recruited into Russian army + RSF accused of genocide in Sudan
AfricaFebruary 19, 202604:14 min
Visitors explore AI platforms at a Google stall at Bharat Mandapam, one of the venues for AI Impact Summit, in New Delhi

India's AI power play

India's AI power play

India seeks AI leadership at a major global summit. Can it compete with US and Chinese dominance?
IndiaFebruary 19, 202603:13 min
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Specials & Events

Delayland Podcast Teaser

Delayland – Germany and the missing magic

Why don’t things run like they used to anymore in Germany? And how are other places getting things right?
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In the spotlight

Volkswagen cars sit on a production line at a factory in Germany

China shock: Will Merz take on Germany's top rival?

Ahead of next week's Beijing trip, Merz faces calls to defend German industry from intense rivalry from China.
ChinaFebruary 18, 2026
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, centre right speaks to China's President Xi Jinping as Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi looks on.

South Africa hunts for new markets as US tariffs bite

Where does strengthening trade ties with China leave South Africa's trade relationship with the US?
South AfricaFebruary 17, 2026
A Floating Storage and Regasification Unit, FSRU, in the port of Mukran in eastern Germany

Germany's gas reserves face crucial energy supply test

The country's stockpiles have dropped to about 30% amid a spell of severe cold. Will supplies hold up?
GermanyFebruary 9, 2026
Illustration with the shape of the United States of America and arrows going out of it, with added images of different weapon types

EU seeks self-reliance as US, China dominate defense sector

Data shows which regions buy the most US-made weapons — and experts discuss strategies for escaping dependence.
EuropeFebruary 9, 2026
A view of Earth's stratosphere from space. The sun is rising behind the globe.

Why scientists warn of privately funded geoengineering

As the climate crisis intensifies, interest in solar engineering is rising — including that of private investors.
Global issuesFebruary 8, 2026
A man fills up his tank at a gas station

US oil blockade: How long before Cuba collapses?

As the US oil on embargo on Cuba takes hold, the country is rapidly running out of fuel.
CubaFebruary 7, 2026
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Living

Woman sitting on a small bench uses a spinning-wheel in what looks like a yard

Traditional crafts in the age of climate change

Erratic weather conditions are impacting on tile, dye and fabric production across various regions.
IndiaFebruary 9, 202609:22 min
Two people are seen walking through the Sofia airport, from the chest down. They are pushing three suitcases.

Bulgarians quit Germany, choose remote work

Many highly skilled Bulgarians are moving back to their home country, swayed by the major income boost for remote work.
BulgariaJanuary 24, 2026
Closeup of a person's hands holding spent grain above a metal tray, in a brewery

German startup develops vegan meat from brewery waste

Eat Beer combines spent malt with fungi to create vegan meat substitutes as a new source of revenue.
GermanyJanuary 20, 202603:11 min