The dying dream of the dead to be at peace with life
Many people have vivid dreams shortly before death. Research suggests the dreams are not a sign of confusion — but may help both the dying and their loved ones make sense of loss.
Science
World
What happened to jailed Belarus dissident Raman Pratasevich?
In 2021, Belarus diverted a Ryanair plane to seize opposition journalist Raman Pratasevich. What has happened to him since, and why is he now seemingly supporting the Belarusian regime?
Culture
How the Cannes 2026 films reflect a world in conflict
Various works explore the impact of authoritarianism through a historical lens, while one thriller on corruption is set in Putin’s Russia.
Germany
DW exclusive: Germany’s far-right AfD vows to ‘make history’
The AfD looks set to take power in a German state for the first time. In a DW exclusive, the front-runner in Saxony-Anhalt discusses plans to detain immigrants and revamp the school system, and relations with Russia.
Science
Ebola patient in Berlin: Why Germany’s helping
An Ebola‑infected US doctor is being treated under the highest safety standards in a specialized isolation unit in the German capital, Berlin. The facilities are considered to be among the best equipped worldwide.
Business
Will Germany’s aviation tax cut lower ticket prices?
The tax cut aims to ease the burden on the aviation industry and make flying slightly cheaper. However, some experts warn that it is unlikely to have a meaningful impact on ticket prices.
Germany
Germany reaches out to Gulf states over Iran war
Germany no longer believes it can play a mediating role in the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. Instead, the German government is working to strengthen its ties with the Gulf states.
News
Turkey: DW’s Alican Uludag released, but trial continues
A Turkish court has allowed DW reporter Alican Uludag to leave detention as his contentious trial opens. He is accused of having “insulted” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which in Turkey can carry a jail sentence.
News
Latvia scrambles NATO jets in drone alert, the latest of several in Baltic
Latvia’s military said NATO planes responded to at least one drone flying in its airspace. It’s the latest in a string of such incidents in the Baltic, one of which eventually toppled Latvia’s government.
Sports
Germany 2026 World Cup squad announcement: Neuer returns
Two years after retiring from international football, Manuel Neuer is back in Germany’s 2026 World Cup squad.