International Outcry Over Video of Detained Gaza Flotilla Activists

Several countries have condemned on Wednesday Israel's treatment of detained activists from the intercepted Gaza aid flotilla, as seen in a video shared by Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. He posted a video showing detained activists kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs and their foreheads on the ground. The video

Did US Aid Cuts Worsen the Central Africa Ebola Outbreak?

Since the turn of the millennium, there has been a new Ebolaoutbreak almost every year. The current epidemic, however, is different. Most Ebola outbreaks, including a devastating epidemic several years ago that caused at least 11,000 deaths in West Africa between 2014 and 2016, can be traced back to the Zaire strain, for which a vaccine has

US indicts former Cuban leader Raúl Castro

The US has indicted former Cuban President Raul Castro, the US Department of Justice has announced. The indictment stems from the downing of two civilian US planes by Cuban Air Force fighter jets, with four members of a Miami-based anti-Castro humanitarian group known as Brothers to the Rescue being killed.  Cuba President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez

Germany news roundup: US Ebola patient’s family to join him

Skip next section WATCH: US Ebola patient treated in Berlin Charite hospital May 20, 2026 WATCH: US Ebola patient treated in Berlin Charite hospital Gerhard Elfers US Ebola patient treated in Berlin Charité hospital To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video https://p.dw.com/p/5E4Mk Skip next

Montenegro at 20: EU Ambitions and Serbian Influence

On May 21, Montenegro will mark two decades since the historic referendum that paved the way for its secession from its state union with Serbia. The anniversary celebrations will take place in an atmosphere shaped by the country's reputation as the Western Balkans' "high achiever" in the EU accession process. Over the past few years, Podgorica has managed

Rutte: US Troop Pullback Won’t Weaken European Defenses

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday sought to tamp down European fears over pending US troop withdrawals on the continent, saying that the downsizing of the US troop presence in Europe will not harm defensive readiness. Rutte: US troop withdrawals 'rotational forces,' do not impact NATO defense plans "When it comes to the announcement, the

Iran Makes Internet a Paid Privilege for Select Professionals

Iran's National Security Council recently approved a plan to grant certain groups paid internet access, albeit with a daily usage limit on foreign websites and international data traffic. The internet in Iran has been shut down since the US and Israel launched attacks on the country on February 28. "Internet Pro" does not refer to

Who Is Really Convicted in Nigeria’s Anti-Corruption Drive?

Saleh Mamman, a former Nigerian minister of power was arrested on Tuesday, days after he was sentenced in absentia to 75 years in prison for laundering 33.8 billion naira ($24.6 million), in what was widely described as a rare high-profile conviction. Prosecutors said the funds were proceeds of unlawful activity linked to government-financed hydroelectric projects, including Nigeria's

Germany Sees Surge in Online Child Abuse Cases

In a touching image, posted by influencers on the social media platform Instagram, a baby lies on its stomach, sleeping, arms and legs stretched out, relaxed. Parents publicly share photos like these along with emotional and intimate moments of their children, garnering significant attention, likes and followers. But are such photos actually good for the child? Freely accessible images

Two Germans Arrested in Alleged China Espionage Case

Investigators on Wednesday arrested two Munich residents on suspicion of spying for China, the Office of the Federal Prosecutor (Generalbundesanwaltschaft) said .  The suspects are a married couple with German citizenship, identified as Xuejun C. and Hua S.. What are the couple accused of?  Prosecutors said the pair were suspected of working for a Chinese
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