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As the conflict with the Iranian regime reaches EU territory, "Berlin Briefing" host Michael Küfner breaks down the newest developments with DW's Richard Walker and Niloofar Gholami (DW Persian Service). How will the escalation impact the EU and Germany? 🎧 ⬇️

Get the latest insights on the US‑Israel war with Iran in the DW News dossier — including updates, explainers, and expert analysis: dw.com/p/59aw3

🎙️ Scientists tracking Australia's northeastern rainforests for decades have found a troubling shift — one that could affect the global climate. In this #LivingPlanet episode, host Charli Shield investigates what's changing and why it matters.

This week on #InsideEurope, DW's @katelaycock.bsky.social speaks with Dr. Erkan Arikan (Head of @turkce.dw.com) about the arrest of investigative journalist and DW colleague Alican Uludag in Turkey. Plus: four years of war in Ukraine, and Ukraine's freedom song.

Do men really care less about the environment? DW's Living Planet digs into the "Green Gender Gap," the identity and politics behind it, and the surprising ways men – from veterans to lumberjacks – are stepping into climate action.

At a time when facts are challenged and independent voices are suppressed, journalism must remain visible and heard. Under the motto "Journalism out loud," media professionals and experts from around the world will gather on June 23–24 for #GMF26. Discover the key topics. 🎥 🔗 dw.com/gmf

Live from Munich… DW was out in full force as a media partner at this year's @munsecconf.bsky.social. Our teams in Munich, Berlin and Bonn reported in 14 languages and brought the news to our global audience. Luckily, they captured what it looked like behind‑the‑scenes. 🎥

As the war enters its fifth year, many Ukrainians continue daily life with resolve: rebuilding communities, adapting to ongoing disruptions, and holding onto a sense of unity despite continued attacks. DW's Daria Nynko looks at how people keep going.

DW correspondent Alican Uludağ has been placed in pre-trial detention in Turkey. A detention judge issued an arrest warrant on Feb 20; an appeal filed by DW's legal team was rejected citing alleged flight risk. Full update. ⤵️

DW Türkçe muhabiri Alican Uludağ, Ankara'daki evinde gözaltına alındı İstanbul Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı, Atatürk Havalimanı saldırısı davasındaki tahliye kararına ilişkin haber ve sosyal medya paylaşımları gerekçesiyle Uludağ hakkında soruşturma başlattı

A DW correspondent was arrested in Turkey yesterday. DW Director General Massing calls for his immediate release: "The fact that a journalist is being treated like a serious criminal, taken away by 30 police officers and brought directly to Istanbul, serves as a deliberate act of intimidation."

Budget reduction weakens Germany's international broadcaster: After the cut to DW's 2026 federal allocation, the Broadcasting Council, Administrative Board and DW management agreed on measures in a February 17 joint session to achieve €21 million in savings.

The latest episode of DW's business magazine "MADE in Germany" examines the economic impacts of the free trade agreement between the EU and India, from differences in milk and textile production to new opportunities for growth and investment.

"If we keep up the support [...] it's absolutely within reach to ensure that Ukraine will prevail." At #MSC2026, DW's Teri Schultz spoke with former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg about the war in Ukraine, transatlantic ties and more.

Arctic Security: US Senator for Alaska Lisa Murkowski believes the US administration is taking a more constructive approach toward Greenland. She shared her views in an interview with DW's Michaela Küfner at #MSC2026. ⤵️

Chris Coons, Democratic Senator from Delaware, said in an interview with DW's Michaela Küfner that trust in NATO must be restored after the Greenland crisis: "We deeply appreciate the investments being made by our NATO partners and allies." #MSC2026

Are Europeans ready to rebuild trust in their longtime partner US? At #MSC2026, DW's Michaela Küfner and @ninahaase.bsky.social unpacked the Merz government's strategy with Jens Spahn (CDU/CSU party group leader) and @ianbremmer.com (@eurasiagroup.net) Watch the special episode of #BerlinBriefing

Polish Deputy PM Radosław Sikorski tells DW's @ninahaase.bsky.social that Europe's most urgent security threat — Russia's aggression against Ukraine — was missing from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's speech at the #MSC2026. ⬇️ Watch the full conversation.

"Donald Trump is in retreat. I think it's important for people to understand and shape their consciousness in this way," California Governor Gavin Newsom told DW's Michaela Küfner at #MSC2026. Watch the full conversation.⬇️

German FM Johann Wadephul (@germany.diplo.de) said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's speech at the @munsecconf.bsky.social highlighted "a common ground for a bright future between the United States and Europe." Full interview with DW's @ninahaase.bsky.social at #MSC2026 ➡️ p.dw.com/p/58lLo

"The world we used to live in has changed. And it won't be the same than before. So if the world changes, we need to change, too." German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius speaking with DW's Nina Haase at #MSC2026. Full interview ⬇️

At #MSC2026, DW's Nina Haase spoke with Greenland's PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen about the country's role in Arctic security, surveillance, and diplomacy. His message was clear: Greenland needs to be at the table — "and that's why I'm here." Watch the interview. ⤵️

Why is everyone, including and especially US President Trump, so interested in (controlling) Greenland? DW's #MappedOut explains Trump's Greenland gambit and the tensions within NATO. This episode is part of the MSC Cinema at the #MSC2026 (@munsecconf.bsky.social).

Upcoming at #MSC2026: "Life Under Destruction: Building-Blocks for a New Gaza". DW's Sarah Kelly hosts this special edition of "Conflict Zone" with guests including Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shaheen at the @munsecconf.bsky.social.

Now live at #MSC2026: The official opening ceremony and a conversation on "Germany in Europe and the World" with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and @munsecconf.bsky.social Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger.

From February 13–16, DW reports live from @munsecconf.bsky.social in 10+ languages. Follow our live blog for updates throughout #MSC2026 as our teams bring you the latest from Munich all weekend: p.dw.com/p/58d9C

Now live: @munsecconf.bsky.social Opening Town Hall: "Reboot or Repair? Toward A New Development Paradign" with German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Reem Alabali-Radovan (@reemalabali.bsky.social), hosted by DW's Edith Kimani.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, has been sentenced to 20 years under national security charges. DW's Yuchen Li explains what the ruling means for press freedom in China, and how the issue is being received locally.

The Munich Security Report 2026 is out: "Under Destruction" highlights the growing appeal of political actors who favor disruption over reform. A key backdrop for #MSC2026 this weekend. As official media partner, DW will be on the ground, so stay tuned for our coverage!

2025 was a record year for DW: Over 18 billion views on digital channels, strong reach among 14–40-year-olds, and growing trust in DW's independent journalism worldwide. ℹ️ Find out more: dw.com/p/589G7

Bangladesh is at a crossroads. As new elections approach in February, tensions are rising again: Islamist politics is gaining ground, minorities and women face growing pressure and fears about shrinking cultural freedoms are spreading. Find out more ⬇️

Marking #WorldCancerDay, a new WHO study shows that four out of 10 cancer cases in 2022 could have been prevented. Main risks such as smoking, obesity or air pollution are modifiable risk factors, which means there are things we can change. Full article 👇

Within just 72 hours, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. As Germany's friendship with the United States is becoming increasingly fragile, he is pursuing new "strategic partnerships" in the Gulf region. DW's Jens Thurau reports ⬇️

At 103, Holocaust survivor Ruth Gruenthal has reclaimed the German citizenship the Nazi regime stripped from her. Due to rising antisemitism and political uncertainty in the US, more Jewish Americans are doing the same. DW's Ines Poh met Gruenthal in NY.

US Health Secretary RFK Jr. declared an end to the supposed "war on protein" 🥩 and released new dietary guidelines that turned the food pyramid upside down. DW's Living Planet unpacks what this might mean for the health of the US, and the planet.

Who are Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the powerful parallel military force now officially labeled a terrorist organization by the EU and a major target of public anger in the protests? DW's Ralph Martin explains.

Science in the Arctic is on the frontline of pressing challenges like climate change and genetics. 🧊 But scientists in Greenland now face rising geopolitical tensions that threaten decades of scientific collaboration. DW's Matthew Ward Agius reports.

"There's no security without energy security." EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, stresses Europe's need for unity in his interview with DW's Michaela Küfner, discussing energy cooperation, key geopolitical challenges and more.

Ever heard of the term "Splinternet"? It means the internet is slowly being split and controlled, with more surveillance and censorship in some countries. Learn what you can do to protect your privacy and stay informed.

The Nazi persecution of Jews during WWII reached far beyond Europe: North African Jews experienced death, forced labor, hunger and property looting under Nazi Germany and its allies – and their trauma is still felt today. DW's Felix Tamsut reports. p.dw.com/p/57PrL

Called the "mother of all deals," the EU and India have concluded a landmark free trade agreement. By removing tariffs on nearly all goods, it could double EU exports to India by 2032, as EU firms face trade barriers from US tariffs under President Trump. Live updates ⬇️ p.dw.com/p/57V70

How can people use the internet in authoritarian countries like China, Russia and Iran without revealing their identity? Are there workarounds besides VPNs and proxy servers? My Article on @deutschewelle.dw.com. www.dw.com/en/what-you-...

Iceland's landscapes are world famous, but life there also means long, dark winters and high living costs. Kristjana Úlfarsdóttir, who grew up in Reykjavik and lived in Denmark, now tells DW why she chose to return — and what it means to be young and European in. 🎥

This week on #InsideEurope, DW's Kate Laycock looks at what happened in Davos, where Donald Trump made an unexpected U‑turn at the World Economic Forum. ↩️ Plus: Human Rights in Ukraine, Slovakia's VAT fraud problem, Italy's Olympic prep and more. Catch the full episode 🎧

During his #WEF26 speech, US President Trump made a range of claims on issues including NATO spending, Greenland and China's energy policy. How do those statements hold up? DW Fact Checkers took a closer look.

Clashes between troops of Syria's transitional government and Kurdish‑led forces have renewed attention on a long-standing issue: the situation of the Kurds, a community of more than 30 million without a sovereign state. Background by DW's Elmas Topcu.

The DW Global Media Forum returns to the World Conference Center Bonn on June 23 and 24! #GMF26 🌐 A place for journalists to meet, exchange ideas, build collaborations, and grow networks. In polarized times, direct dialogue matters. Be part of it and stay tuned for updates. #JournalismOutLoud

"Can Europe really stand on its own?" At #WEF26, DW's Sarah Kelly put the question directly to Finland's president, pressing him on whether his country could defend itself even without U.S. support. Catch the full DW Conflict Zone panel from Davos: p.dw.com/p/57CbW

DW anchor-at-large and #DWAmbassador Sarah Kelly is in Davos for WEF 2026, moderating the Conflict Zone panel "Can Europe Defend Itself?" w/ Mark Rutte (NATO SG), Alexander Stubb (President of Finland), Karol Nawrocki (President of Poland), Nadia Calviño (EIB President) & Paul Hudson (Sanofi CEO).