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Iran protest crackdown: What are the US's military options?

Reza Pahlavi at a podium in front of Iran's pre-1979 national flag at a press conference in Washington on January 16

Reza Pahlavi at a podium in front of Iran's pre-1979 national flag at a press conference in Washington on January 16

Iran's exiled crown prince asks Europe's help to end regime

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Greenland

The world's largest island is a mineral-rich, autonomous territory of Denmark. Because of its proximity to the Arctic region, Greenland has had a front-row seat to global climate change as temperatures rise.

An Airbus A400M transport aircraft belonging to the German Air Force taxis across the grounds of Wunstorf Air Base in the Hanover region.

An Airbus A400M transport aircraft belonging to the German Air Force taxis across the grounds of Wunstorf Air Base in the Hanover region.

Germany joins NATO allies for 'symbolic' Greenland mission

Germany joins NATO allies for 'symbolic' Greenland mission

15 Bundeswehr soldiers are expected to arrive in the Greenlandic capital Nuuk to join a NATO reconnaissance team.

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A screen grab of retired US Army Gen Ben Hodges during a remote interview with DW

Invasion of Greenland would be 'stupidest own goal' for US

Invasion of Greenland would be 'stupidest own goal' for US

Retired US Army General Ben Hodges says a military invasion of Greenland would be an "own goal for America."

A Danish navy ship partrols in Nuuk, Greenland

A Danish navy ship partrols in Nuuk, Greenland

Trump signals tariffs on nations that oppose Greenland goal

Trump signals tariffs on nations that oppose Greenland goal

Donald Trump said he may put a tariff on countries that oppose US push to take control of Greenland. DW has more.

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Title 'inseparably' linked to person, Nobel Institute says

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X outages reported by thousands of users primarily in US

January 16, 2026

Munich Security Conference withdraws Iran's invitations

January 16, 2026

Ukraine updates: UK's deputy prime minister arrives in Kyiv

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Africa

A Ugandan police officer monitors the election process alongside voters and electoral officials at a polling station in Kampala, Uganda on January 15, 2026, during Uganda's 2026 general elections

A Ugandan police officer monitors the election process alongside voters and electoral officials at a polling station in Kampala, Uganda on January 15, 2026, during Uganda's 2026 general elections

Uganda election: Museveni takes early lead

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni holds a strong lead, as Bobi Wine claims authorities have confined him to his home.

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Asia

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol attends a hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul on February 13, 2025.

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol attends a hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul on February 13, 2025.

Can South Korea turn the page with Yoon Suk Yeol in prison?

Many South Koreans welcome the five-year prison term for the ex-president, but others just wish for the crisis to end.

Germany

German cars on a train waggon with the US flag flying in front of them

German cars on a train waggon with the US flag flying in front of them

German firms hunker down as Trump marks one year in office

Higher tariffs and sharper threats force German firms to weigh compliance against resistance during Trump presidency.

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Europe

The white flag of Cyprus next to the blue flag of the European Union

The white flag of Cyprus next to the blue flag of the European Union

Cyprus: Small and divided but with grand plans for the EU

One of the smallest members of the EU now has the rotating presidency of the Council.

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Middle East

Men load sheep onto a truck

Men load sheep onto a truck

Israeli settlers empty last Bedouin village in West Bank

Ras Ein el-Auja, north of Jericho, is slowly being abandoned due to attacks from nearby illegal settler outposts.

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North America

Generic pictures of US visas and a letter on top of an American flag

Generic pictures of US visas and a letter on top of an American flag

US visa suspensions: What you need to know

The US is suspending visa processing for 75 countries. What does this mean, when will it start and who does it affect?

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Latin America

Donald Trump meets Maria Corina Machado in the Oval Office

Donald Trump meets Maria Corina Machado in the Oval Office

Venezuela: Machado presents Trump her Nobel Peace Prize

The Venezuelan opposition leader visited the White House, while the interim government plans to attract oil investment.

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Western Sahara – Is the dream of independence over?

Western Sahara looks set to be swallowed by Morocco with the UN’s blessing despite years of fighting for independence.

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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine in early 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

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Davos cityscape

WEF: Donald Trump set to dominate Davos 2026

WEF: Donald Trump set to dominate Davos 2026

The US president's presence is expected to raise the stakes at the WEF annual meeting.

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Pictures of women on a wall.

Torture, false arrests: Ukrainian women in Russian prisons

Torture, false arrests: Ukrainian women in Russian prisons

About 20,000 Ukrainian civilians are in Russian prisons and rights activists say more than 2,000 are female.

A repairman working on fixing destroyed infrastructure in Kyiv talks to DW

A repairman working on fixing destroyed infrastructure in Kyiv talks to DW

Russian infrastructure attacks push Ukrainians to the brink

Russian infrastructure attacks push Ukrainians to the brink

The attacks on have plunged millions into darkness and cold, as temperatures drop to minus 10 degrees Centigrade.

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Protesters raise placard asking for release of Muslim activists during rally in New Delhi (September 13, 2025)

Protesters raise placard asking for release of Muslim activists during rally in New Delhi (September 13, 2025)

India: Security, terrorism laws used to silence dissent

Under India's UAPA law, a suspect can spend years in jail without trial based on a shaky definition of terrorism.

Colored houses in Greenland overlooking icy water.

Colored houses in Greenland overlooking icy water.

How Greenland became a flashpoint in Arctic politics

The Arctic is back in the global spotlight following recent comments from Donald Trump. Why is the region so important?

A woman lights a candle at a makeshift memorial outside the "Le Constellation" bar, after a deadly fire and explosion during a New Year's Eve party, in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland.

A woman lights a candle at a makeshift memorial outside the "Le Constellation" bar, after a deadly fire and explosion during a New Year's Eve party, in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland.

'Charlie Hebdo' cartoon on Swiss fire tragedy sparks outrage

A cartoon by the French satirical weekly portrays the Crans-Montana fire as the "comedy of the year," provoking disgust.

India's Amanjot Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues celebrate winning a match

India's Amanjot Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues celebrate winning a match

Women poised to take India sports to the next level

Fuelled by several factors, India has been experiencing major growth in women's sports in recent years.

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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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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DW's Germany podcast

DW's Berlin Briefing is a weekly podcast that explores the key geopolitical issues affecting Germany and Europe.

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A still from "It Was Just an Accident," showing a a white van in the middle of a desert landscape, with a bride and groom sitting on the opened back of the vehicle, with a man wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans standing nearby. All are looking off to the left of the frame.

A still from "It Was Just an Accident," showing a a white van in the middle of a desert landscape, with a bride and groom sitting on the opened back of the vehicle, with a man wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans standing nearby. All are looking off to the left of the frame.

How European cinema is stealing Hollywood's spotlight

The contenders for the European Film Awards are bold, political works that are creating buzz far beyond the continent.

Players near the hoop during the NBA game in Berlin

Players near the hoop during the NBA game in Berlin

NBA Europe to 'respect' European basketball tradition

The NBA is pressing ahead with plans to launch a basketball league in Europe, with a slated launch date of 2027.

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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.

Stack of focaccia breads with green olives on display.

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

Indien | Lebensmittelmarkt in Gurgaon

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.

A person pours milk from a jug into a bottle next to a milk dispensing machine

A person pours milk from a jug into a bottle next to a milk dispensing machine

Kenyan milk producers embrace game-changing new tech

In Kenya's arid regions, keeping milk fresh is challenging. But new technology can help.

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