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Donald Trump's culture war has only just begun. What would American icon, Susan Sontag, have said about this? The thinker, who died in 2004, always intervened in political debates with a sharp tongue.

From 2027, all ships are required to use less CO2 emitting fuels, or face penalties. It is aimed at forcing the industry to lower its carbon footprint and not everyone is happy with the deal.

Coal has fueled industrialization — and climate change. Some countries are well into phasing it out, but US President Donald Trump wants to boost production. Here's why this is not a good idea.

Smoking once symbolized status. Then science and health campaigns changed minds. UN experts say the same deep shift in thinking is key to solving the climate crisis.

Clobazam, an anti-anxiety drug, is polluting our waterways. A Swedish study found traces of the drug had altered the way wild Atlantic salmon migrate.

After a troubling time in charge of the Germany national team, Hansi Flick has reinvented himself as coach of Barcelona.

More than 25 million Soviets died during World War II. Many Russian families still commemorate the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. But today's state also uses the anniversary to consolidate its ideology.

We've been able to cure tuberculosis for decades. So why does the disease still kill more than 1 million people every year?

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been announced as the next head of the Catholic Church. He is the first pope from the US and took the papal name Leo XIV. DW has more.

Pakistan has said Indian drone strikes killed one civilian, while adding it intercepted dozens of more drones. India, in turn, said it had "neutralized" a Pakistani attempt to hit military targets. DW has the latest.

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been announced as the next head of the Catholic Church. He is the first pope from the US and set to take the name Pope Leo XIV. DW has more.

Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, cardinals have elected his successor. Stay with DW for the latest updates.

Overhauling public policy could be key to improving long-term health outcomes says Brazil investigation of eight national dietary surveys.

Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, cardinals have elected his successor. Stay with DW for the latest updates.

Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, cardinals have elected his successor. Stay with DW for the latest updates.

The NFL continues to grow internationally, but what is life like for the group of international players hoping to play in one of the world's biggest sports leagues?

Earthquakes are part of nature but they do not have to be disasters. DW looks at some countries that are showing how preparation, innovation, and determination can save lives.

Police in Thessaloniki say the woman had been carrying an explosive device, which then detonated. A police official reportedly said the woman apparently planned to plant the device at a bank ATM.

Aleksandar Vucic was visiting the state of Florida when he was forced to return home after suffering chest pain. He had been hoping to meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump.

Germany's new government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, plans to increase the number of border police to enforce stricter migration policies. Meanwhile, Merz is on his first official trip to France and Poland.

India's air strikes and Pakistan's vows to counterattack, coupled with the ever-present risk of miscalculation, have raised fears that the situation could snowball into a full-fledged military conflict.

The opposition Democratic Party's candidate has been handed a political lifeline after his trial was postponed until after the upcoming election. What does the ruling mean for South Korea's troubled democracy?

Ten Rwandans who were lured to Southeast Asia for work only to find themselves in dire conditions have been repatriated. The government stepped in after Rwandans trapped in Myanmar and Laos alerted a top influencer.

China made a deal to buy Russian oil and gas after Europe cut supplies during the Ukraine war. As China takes a major hit from Trump's tariffs, Beijing's ties with the Kremlin increasingly intertwine.

Pakistan has vowed to retaliate following India's missile strikes. But experts in India say neither country wants a full-blown conflict and the challenge is to manage the next level of escalation.