Ghana takes transatlantic slavery case to UN Antonio Cascais © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Ghana takes transatlantic slavery case to UN Antonio Cascais 21 hours ago21 hours ago Ghana's President John Mahama has received the African Union's backing in pushing the United Nations to recognize transatlantic slavery as the 'gravest crime against humanity.' But will the motion pass? https://www.dw.com/en/ghana-slavery-african-union-united-nations/a-76042626 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Do not inhale! How wildfire smoke 'affects the whole body' Naomi Mihara © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Do not inhale! How wildfire smoke 'affects the whole body' Naomi Mihara 7 hours ago7 hours ago Wildfires destroy lives and livelihoods. But survivors and firefighters also suffer long-term harm to their health. A growing body of research suggests particulate matter (PM2.5) in wildfire smoke is a major culprit. https://www.dw.com/en/do-not-inhale-how-wildfire-smoke-affects-the-whole-body/a-76039654 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

China boosts profitable renewables as Trump clings to coal Sarah Steffen © 2026 Deutsche Welle

China boosts profitable renewables as Trump clings to coal Sarah Steffen 1 hour ago1 hour ago While the Trump administration has rolled back environmental protections and blocked green energy development, China is forging ahead. https://www.dw.com/en/china-climate-leader-as-solar-and-wind-capacities-cross-historic-threshold-trump-reviving-coal/a-76061444 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Fresh student protests in Iran as tensions with US rise Alex Footman © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Fresh student protests in Iran as tensions with US rise Alex Footman 6 hours ago6 hours ago Students in Iran protested against the government for a second day. Meanwhile, tensions are rising as US military forces gather in the Indian Ocean. https://www.dw.com/en/fresh-student-protests-in-iran-as-tensions-with-us-rise/video-76082889 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Zambians pay price amid Copperbelt mining boom Kathy Short in Zambia © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Zambians pay price amid Copperbelt mining boom Kathy Short in Zambia 4 hours ago4 hours ago As mining companies scour Zambia's Copperbelt for metals used in sustainable energy, locals are dealing with unchecked pollution and contamination. https://www.dw.com/en/zambians-pay-price-amid-copperbelt-mining-boom/a-76018569 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalate Ana Shorter © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalate Ana Shorter 21 hours ago21 hours ago Despite a ceasefire agreed by Pakistan and Afghanistan last October, dozens of Afghan civilians have been killed or wounded in Pakistani airstrikes. Pakistan says it targeted militant hideouts along the border. https://www.dw.com/en/tensions-between-afghanistan-and-pakistan-escalate/video-76079660 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Russia's war in Ukraine ++++ © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Russia's war in Ukraine Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine in early 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. Ukraine battles with airstrikes and terrorist attacks Steven Gislam 17 hours ago17 hours ago As the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches, it's not only Russian airstrikes Ukraine has to deal with, but also terrorist attacks such as the one on a supermarket in Lviv. https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-battles-with-airstrikes-and-terrorist-attacks/video-76081267 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Russia, Ukraine report overnight strikes on energy supply Natalie Muller with AFP, Reuters, AP, dpa 02/22/2026February 22, 2026 The attacks come as Ukraine prepares to mark four years since the start of the war on February 24. https://www.dw.com/en/russia-ukraine-report-overnight-strikes-on-energy-infrastructure/a-76078205 © 2026 Deutsche Welle A Ukrainian soldier's story: years of war and fading hope Kostiantyn Honcharov 02/22/2026February 22, 2026 DW correspondent Kostiantyn Honcharov joined the Ukrainian army in 2022. He describes the grim front-line situation after four years of fighting. https://www.dw.com/en/a-ukrainian-soldiers-story-fading-hope-on-the-front-line-after-four-years-of-fighting/a-76049822 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Ukraine updates: Russia hits Odesa ahead of war anniversary Wesley Dockery with Reuters, AP, AFP, dpa Published 6 hours agoPublished 6 hours agolast updated 1 hour agolast updated 1 hour ago Russia has attacked several regions of Ukraine ahead of the fourth anniversary of the invasion. Meanwhile, Hungary is blocking a 20th EU sanctions package on Russia. DW has more. https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-russia-hits-odesa-ahead-of-war-anniversary/live-76082184 © 2026 Deutsche Welle