German intelligence offices snub US-owned Palantir software Marcel Fürstenau © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

German intelligence offices snub US-owned Palantir software Marcel Fürstenau 05/14/2026May 14, 2026 Germany's domestic intelligence agency has reportedly chosen a data analysis system from France, instead of US-based Palantir. Civil society has welcomed the move, but says more must be done. https://www.dw.com/en/german-intelligence-offices-snub-us-based-palantir-software/a-77160897 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Middle East: Palestinians mark Nakba anniversary Richard Connor with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Middle East: Palestinians mark Nakba anniversary Richard Connor with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters Published 4 hours agoPublished 4 hours agolast updated 2 hours agolast updated 2 hours ago Palestinians have marked the Nakba anniversary as ceasefire conditions in the Gaza war deepen parallels with past displacement. Meanwhile, Israel has urged people in several Lebanese villages to leave. DW has more. https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-palestinians-mark-nakba-anniversary/live-77167235 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

UK politics: How Starmer survives as Farage waits in wings Matt Pearson © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

UK politics: How Starmer survives as Farage waits in wings Matt Pearson 26 minutes ago26 minutes ago High profile resignations, a prime minister on the edge and populists on the up — UK politics is far from dull. DW explains what's going on in Keir Starmer's Labour party and with Nigel Farage. And what may be next. https://www.dw.com/en/uk-politics-how-starmer-survives-as-farage-waits-in-wings/a-77170215 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

How the Iran war has ruined Saudi Arabia's 'Vision 2030' Ole Alsaker © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

How the Iran war has ruined Saudi Arabia's 'Vision 2030' Ole Alsaker 7 hours ago7 hours ago Saudi Arabia promised its citizens a new kingdom: glass cities in the desert, ski slopes in the mountains and an economy no longer dependent on oil. But one by one, "Vision 2030" projects are being scaled back. https://www.dw.com/en/how-the-iran-war-has-ruined-saudi-arabias-vision-2030/video-77142451 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

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

Russia's war in Ukraine Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. Latvian PM Silina resigns amid Ukrainian drone controversy Marianna Evenstein 17 hours ago17 hours ago Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned amid controversy over Ukrainian drones aimed at Russia that entered the Baltic country undetected. Days earlier, Silina had fired the defense minister over the incidents. https://www.dw.com/en/latvian-pm-silina-resigns-amid-ukrainian-drone-controversy/video-77163837 © 2026 Deutsche Welle | Germany seeks alternatives to US long-range missiles Simon Young 05/14/2026May 14, 2026 US President Donald Trump has halted plans to station US intermediate-range weapons in Germany, intended to serve as a deterrent against Russia. The move has Germany worried it may be left exposed to Russian aggression. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-seeks-alternatives-to-us-long-range-missiles/video-77152665 © 2026 Deutsche Welle | Russian strikes put Ukraine nuclear plants at risk Nick Connolly 05/13/2026May 13, 2026 DW's correspondent visited the Khmelnytskyi nuclear power station in western Ukraine to see how engineers there are training to deal with the fallout from Russia's strikes on the energy grid. https://www.dw.com/en/russian-strikes-put-ukraine-nuclear-plants-at-risk/video-77149890 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

IDF chief revealed as latest top Israeli official to visit UAE during war Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari|06:21+ + + +

IDF chief revealed as latest top Israeli official to visit UAE during war Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir reportedly led a security delegation to the Gulf state; Abu Dhabi moves to fast-track oil pipeline bypassing Iran-threatened Strait of Hormuz Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari|06:21 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rygsmdv1fe IDF officer wounded in Lebanon warns: ‘FPV drones are a real threat’ A Hezbollah drone struck before Lt. S. and a warrant officer could close their APC’s ramp; wounded, they evacuated themselves; she later underwent two surgeries; 'We knew we had to get out of there quickly because more drones could arrive' Or Hadar|04:35 https://www.ynetnews.com/health_science/article/hjzwfhvjmx Trump says patience with Iran is running out; Netanyahu: 'The campaign is not yet over' After talks with China's Xi, US president says Iran must reopen Strait of Hormuz and abandon its nuclear ambitions as he seeks Beijing's backing to end a war disrupting global energy supplies ynet|03:45 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcttenyfx Dalia secures NIS 5.7b for major new power plant The 850-megawatt Eshkol Avshal project, named for Oct. 7 victim Avshalom Haran and backed by Bank Hapoalim and Siemens technology, is set to boost Israel’s energy capacity by 2029 ynet Global|04:00 https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/hk3hqhvymx

The race for the next strategic land: can AI turn Israel’s north into a real estate hotspot? Dr. Bella Barda Bareket|05:55

The race for the next strategic land: can AI turn Israel’s north into a real estate hotspot? Investments in technology are reshaping Israel’s land map, and the future of real estate may ultimately be determined outside the country’s center, if the state plans wisely Dr. Bella Barda Bareket|05:55 https://www.ynetnews.com/real-estate/article/rywh68njme