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Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt speak at a news conference at the Embassy of Denmark, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Washington.

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'Fundamental disagreement' with US over Greenland remains

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A view of snow-covered houses near a coastline

Danish FM heads to US for high-stakes Greenland talks

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A veiled Iranian woman waves the national flag while participating in a funeral procession for those killed in the recent unrest in Iran

A veiled Iranian woman waves the national flag while participating in a funeral procession for those killed in the recent unrest in Iran

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Iran updates: Airspace temporarily closed to most flights

Airlines have been diverting flights to avoid using Iranian and Iraqi airspace. DW has more.

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2026 Iran protests

Protests sparked by Iran's ailing economy are growing across the country, with demonstrators calling for a change of government and "death to the dictator."

The Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya, formerly Grace 1, near Gibraltar in 2019

The Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya, formerly Grace 1, near Gibraltar in 2019

Why Iran's fate means more to oil markets than Venezuela's

Why Iran's fate means more to oil markets than Venezuela's

Though markets were barely fazed by the fate of Venezuela's oil industry, they are far more nervous about Iran's.

An Armed member of Iranian security forces is seen in front of a burning building during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026.

An Armed member of Iranian security forces is seen in front of a burning building during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026.

Fact check: AI fakes and old videos mislead on Iran protests

Fact check: AI fakes and old videos mislead on Iran protests

Iran's protests face an info blackout, fueling AI fakes and recycled videos. DW Fact check exposes the truth.

Iranian human rights activist and 2003 Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi in conversation with DW

Iranian human rights activist and 2003 Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi in conversation with DW

Iran's Shirin Ebadi calls on US to step in, stop killings

Iran's Shirin Ebadi calls on US to step in, stop killings

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi suggested the US should target Iran's regime leaders as deadly unrest escalates.

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January 15, 2026

Trump hails call with Venezuela's 'terrific' interim leader

January 14, 2026

US says second phase of Gaza peace plan underway

January 14, 2026

FBI searches Washington Post reporter's home

January 14, 2026

Louvre hikes ticket price for non-EU visitors by almost half

January 14, 2026

Ukraine: Anti-corruption agencies target former PM

January 14, 2026

Germany: Unjustly jailed man gets €1.3 million compensation

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Reports & Analysis

Africa

Ugandan opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu who is known as Bobi Wine drives through tear gas while on his way for an election campaign rally in Kajjasi on January 10, 2026 in Wakiso District, Uganda

Ugandan opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu who is known as Bobi Wine drives through tear gas while on his way for an election campaign rally in Kajjasi on January 10, 2026 in Wakiso District, Uganda

Uganda braces for tense election as Museveni seeks win

As Uganda gears up for crucial elections, Kampalans hope whoever wins will provide a better future.

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Asia

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scene after a passenger train ran into a crane that collapsed at a railway construction site

Thailand: collapsed construction crane led to rail disaster

In Thailand, a construction crane has collapsed onto a train and killing dozens and injuring many more.

Germany

Julia Klöckner, president of the German Bundestag, stands at a podium during her election in March 2025.

Julia Klöckner, president of the German Bundestag, stands at a podium during her election in March 2025.

Germany: Bundestag president pushes changes to security

Bundestag President sounds the alarm on security gaps and her proposals could hit the far-right AfD party the hardest.

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Europe

An outboard motor and a deflated blue dinghy can be seen partly submerged in the water at twilight near Mytilene, Lesbos, March 18, 2016

An outboard motor and a deflated blue dinghy can be seen partly submerged in the water at twilight near Mytilene, Lesbos, March 18, 2016

Rescue or crime? Humanitarian aid workers on trial in Greece

Aid workers face up to 20 years in prison if found guilty of facilitating the illegal entry of migrants to Greece.

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Middle East

Syrian army soldiers near Aleppo in January 2026.

Syrian army soldiers near Aleppo in January 2026.

Syria: No end to conflict between Kurds, central government

Attempts to Integrate the Syrian army and Kurdish paramilitaries into one military are tough and causing violence.

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North America

Karla Webber, a middle-aged woman wearing glasses and a beige sweater, sits in an armchair in her living room, next to a painted portrait of her son Andrew (R), wearing combat gear and red beret and holding a rifle

Karla Webber, a middle-aged woman wearing glasses and a beige sweater, sits in an armchair in her living room, next to a painted portrait of her son Andrew (R), wearing combat gear and red beret and holding a rifle

Mom of US veteran killed in Ukraine: 'Can't appease Putin'

Former US soldier Andrew Webber had been fighting as a volunteer in Ukraine — until he was killed by a Russian drone.

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Latin America

A woman (Maria Corina Machado) in a white suit smiles in front of the words The Nobel Peace Prize

A woman (Maria Corina Machado) in a white suit smiles in front of the words The Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuela: Could Machado be the big loser in the power game?

On Thursday, Venezuela's opposition leader plans to give Donald Trump her Nobel Peace Prize. But has her plan backfired?

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Brains, beauty and barriers: the global job market

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Venezuela

Tensions between the US and the South American country have been rising in recent months, leading to the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro to face charges of drug trafficking and terrorism.

Relatives of political prisoners lit candles during a vigil outside El Rodeo I prison in Guatire, Venezuela on January 10, 2026

Relatives of political prisoners lit candles during a vigil outside El Rodeo I prison in Guatire, Venezuela on January 10, 2026

US lauds freeing of American prisoners in Venezuela

US lauds freeing of American prisoners in Venezuela

The US State Department lauded Venezuela's interim government for releasing American prisoners.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) meets with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (R) at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 7, 2025.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) meets with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (R) at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 7, 2025.

Why didn't Russia aid Venezuela during Maduro's ouster?

Why didn't Russia aid Venezuela during Maduro's ouster?

With the US insisting it will control Venezuela, Russia is set to see its influence in Latin America take a big hit.

Nobel peace prize laureate Maria Corina Machado addresses a press conference at the Grand Hotel in Oslo, Norway, on December 11, 2025

Nobel peace prize laureate Maria Corina Machado addresses a press conference at the Grand Hotel in Oslo, Norway, on December 11, 2025

Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado

Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado

Trump had rejected the Nobel laureate taking the reins in a post-Maduro Venezuela.

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Two men standing over a burning barracade on a street in Arusha

DW exclusive: Post-election violence in Tanzania's Mwanza

What happened in Tanzania's Mwanza region around the October elections?

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A firefighter tackles a blaze in California, US

2025 was the third warmest year on record

As temperatures rise, so does the likelihood of worsening deadly heat and storms.

Protestors in London stand behind a banner that reads 'Iran is in Darkness'

Protestors in London stand behind a banner that reads 'Iran is in Darkness'

Why Iran's communication blackout could become permanent

Iran's communication restrictions may become long-term, according to one expert, while ordinary people struggle.

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fires blaze on the edge of a town

Australians flee as wildfires rage

As Australia suffers more catastrophic wildfires, DW's Stuart Braun says locals are getting out while they can.

A woman checks a sign at a jobcenter in Berlin, Germany

A woman checks a sign at a jobcenter in Berlin, Germany

AI concerns and slow growth put brakes on EU job market

With the EU experiencing industrial slowdown and AI automation, workers are growing increasingly wary of switching jobs.

image: recycling procedures in the Indian textile industry for the DW program Eco India

image: recycling procedures in the Indian textile industry for the DW program Eco India

Navi Mumbai: A new initiative for recycling fast fashion

The city has a system for collecting and recycling garments — and is ensuring that the new products are made by women.

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A photo of the start page of Wikipedia, displayed on a tablet, with a person's hand in the foreground, pointing at the screen.

Wikipedia at 25: Of collective knowledge and its fault lines

From utopian origins to AI-driven rivals, the "people's encyclopedia" has seen debates over neutrality and expertise.

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Stack of focaccia breads with green olives on display.

Better than pizza? Authentic Italian focaccia

Focaccia is more than just bread. Baked with olive oil and topped with tomatoes or rosemary, a snack for any time of day

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Indien | Lebensmittelmarkt in Gurgaon

How K-pop pushes appetite for Korean ramyun noodles

The latest trend of international fascination with South Korea is K-food, or more specifically K-ramyun.

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Man smoing a joint outdoors in Mexico City

Cannabis: Now you can measure how much is too much

A new study shows how much cannabis consumption a week increases the risk of impact on health and daily life.

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Medieval fortress of Carcassonne with towers and city walls in a hilly landscape.

Carcassonne: France’s medieval fortress city

Carcassonne: a UNESCO world heritage site and major tourist magnet.

Kitty Steiner sits in her retro living room with a white poodle on her lap.

Kitty Steiner sits in her retro living room with a white poodle on her lap.

This hairdresser lives every day like it’s 1965

From dresses to appliances, Kitty Steiner’s world is strictly 1960's. She can’t get enough of the era’s iconic style.

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