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Devastating wildfires are ravaging Spain’s tourism, economy and nature. Could the country have done more to prevent the flames?

The US has banned foreign-made humanoid robots — a market dominated by Chinese tech firms. Although Washington cited national security risks, analysts think Trump is buying time for US robot makers to catch up.

BMW joins VW, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz in cutting thousands of jobs, as Chinese rivals erode their market share. DW recaps the major reforms German automakers are pursuing to safeguard their future.

The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East haven’t yet crippled global food supplies. Add a powerful weather pattern like El Nino, however, and the risks multiply.

Heat, drought, heavy rain and late frosts are taking a toll on German farmers. They increasingly respond with adapted varieties, new crops, modern breeding techniques and modified farming methods.

Though Iran continues to attack vessels as leverage in its war with the United States, data show that several shippers continue to transit the waterway.

After the US Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs, the White House has turned to another trade law linked to alleged human rights abuses. DW explains the new tariffs and the debate surrounding them.

Renewed strikes on shipping in the Gulf and the Red Sea have dealt a fresh double blow to global oil markets. As prices climb once again, DW examines what else could keep them elevated.

China’s AI platforms are rapidly closing the gap with their US counterparts, prompting fresh threats from the Trump administration. With accusations of intellectual property theft, could tensions boil over?

Company insolvencies in Germany are rising sharply. Is this a sign of deeper economic weakness, or just a market correction that could ultimately benefit future growth?