May Day Protests Across U.S. Push 'No Kings' Message
Demonstrators march to the White House during a May Day protest in Washington, D.C., on May 1, 2025.
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How 'Decimate' Shifted From Tenth to Devastate
A depiction of a Roman decimation. William Hogarth/Wikipedia Commons hide caption toggle caption William Hogarth/Wikipedia Commons If you've been following the news lately, you might have noticed that a certain word has suddenly become a favorite of President Trump's: "decimate." He has used it a lot to describe U.S. military action against Iran.
Passenger Rail Ridership Surges as Gas Prices Rise
Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb Travelers board an Acela train at Union Station in Washington, D.C. in November, 2024. Amtrak reported a 5% increase in ridership in March compared to the year before.
Morning Brief: Iran Talks, DHS Shutdown Ends, Surgeon General Pick
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran at a stalemate, Congress votes to end record DHS shutdown, Trump announces new nominee for surgeon general.
Is the World Growing Weary of the United States?
While they're not representative, comments like these have been increasingly popping up on DW's social media accounts when the posts concern the United States: "Should we really be interested in what's happening in the US?
Belgium moves to nationalize its nuclear power plants
The Belgian government signed on Thursday a Letter of Intent to acquire Electrabel's (ENGIE) entire nuclear operations in the country. Such a move would reverse the phase-out of nuclear energy legislation adopted in the early 2000s amid safety concerns.
First Steps Toward Phasing Out Fossil Fuels
After days of talks in the first-ever gathering devoted to ditching the fossil fuels that are heating the planet, ministers, climate advocates and financial experts from more than 50 countries have agreed on a set of outcomes.
Could the EU Introduce a Windfall Tax on Oil Companies?
The dramatic rise in energy prices in the wake of the Iran war has led to calls for the European Union to introduce a so-called windfall tax on oil and gas companies, to use some of their profits to help governments fund relief schemes.