Philippines wins Eurovision Asia, making history
Seventy years after Eurovision was conceived as a way to unite a war-torn Europe through music, the competition has embarked on an ambitious new chapter in Asia.
Fact check: 'Iranian' content farms reach millions
Several social media accounts claiming to represent the Iranian military show signs of being part of so-called content farms. DW Fact Check looks at how they operate and how users can spot them.
'Miracle on Mississippi' - All passengers rescued after New Orleans cruise ship collision
The collision leaves 32 people in hospital with non-critical injuries, but no-one unaccounted for.
Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed one year on
The man who went viral after managing to wrestle a firearm away from a gunman during Australia's deadliest terror attack says he still suffers mentally and physically.
Macron says limiting Ukraine aid would pave way to 'another war'
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday warned that limiting aid to Ukraine would force Kyiv into an "unjust peace" and risk another war. His statement comes as the United States pushes ahead with efforts to negotia
India’s Assam state demolishes homes of 132 Muslim families
Authorities in India’s Assam have demolished the homes of 132 Muslim families.
Portugal sees fresh protests over government policies seen as worsening housing crisis
Dozens of Portuguese cities saw protests Saturday against the housing shortage. Demonstrators demand rent caps, stronger tenant protection and more public housing.
Hoffman delivers best Alpine World Cup finish in 27 years
Madison Hoffman defies a lowly start position to record Australia's best FIS Alpine World Cup finishing position in 27 years, finishing eighth in the season opener at Levi, Finland.
New Orleans port sues for control of China-linked tanker that crashed into cruise ship
Just hours after a tanker in New Orleans lost its steering and slammed into a docked river cruise boat, the city's port sued to make sure federal investigators can seize the vessel that is owned by a subsidiary of a Chin
Questions remain whether Victoria's election is tackling the big issues
Both the Coalition and Labor argue this election is the most consequential in the Victoria's history, but it's lacking stand-out moments or generation-defining policies.
How telecoms upgrade work sparked US flight chaos
US officials say the disruption was caused by old equipment overloading and not a cyber-attack.
Open-source AI like 'a Nazi coach', UN-backed anti-terror group says
A group that aims to prevent the unsafe use of artificial intelligence says open-source AI is like "having a Nazi coach at your disposal, reinforcing your thoughts".
Can being ‘non-Western’ cost you your home in Denmark?
Denmark’s Supreme Court is set to rule on whether families can be forced from their homes under a law.
Deadly car bomb blast kills two near Syria’s capital
At least two people, a man and a girl, have been killed in a car bomb blast in Jaramana, near Syria's capital Damascus.
More than 100,000 rally across France in new Yellow Vest protests
Protesters chanted against declining affordability, the Macron government, police violence and poor school conditions.
FAA ground stop: Sport stars scramble as flight chaos and major travel disruption hits America
Sporting events across the country are slowly returning to normal after the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide for several hours
Tens of thousands march in latest Portugal housing protests
These were the biggest protests against rising housing costs in Portugal since the social movement began weeks ago.
John Fetterman signals he would consider quitting Democratic Party if they make ‘troubling’ majority leader pick
Fetterman also warned his party not to turn the next two years ‘into a circus of constant hearings’ about getting ‘payback’ on the Trump administration
Pope Leo urges end to violence in Peru during visit to remote Andes town
In Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, the pope told people not to respond to injustice with brutality.
Watch: Cruise ship overturns after collision with tanker in New Orleans
Around 130 people were rescued from a cruise ship after it was struck by a tanker while docked in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday.
Copper wire upgrade caused nationwide flight suspension, US transport secretary says
The US government is trying to find out whether the chaos was caused by "incompetence" or faulty equipment.
European security plan floated by U.S. would benefit Putin, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States had raised the possibility of a new security framework for Europe as part of efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, warning that Moscow could use such discu
Experts say Australia appears 'willing to tolerate' rheumatic heart disease
Australia is criticised for being "willing to tolerate" some of the world's highest rates of rheumatic heart disease. Today, global health leaders in Perth will endorse a bold plan to eradicate the disease by 2040.
Philippines’ Carmelle wins first Eurovision contest in Asia
Filipino entry, pop and rap song Sobra-Sobra, takes 19-year-old to victory at grand final in Bangkok Carmelle Collado has won the first Eurovision song contest Asia, taking the Philippines’ entry, Sobra-Sobra , to victor
Sex, spies and Silicon Valley: Nvidia scandal highlights risks for big tech
Chinese economic espionage is in the spotlight after the downfall of Nvidia chief Jensen Huang, and former intelligence officials say the US is not doing enough to combat it.
Even Labor MPs are at a loss over the Victorian premier’s ‘tough love’ plan for youth offenders
MPs across factional lines share concerns about policy that legal expert says ‘paints the imprisonment of children as therapeutic’ Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast Until December last year,
Art ‘must not be sacrificed on the altar of corporate profit’ Liberal senator says as AI policy debate rages
Andrew McLachlan says he chooses ‘real forests over virtual ones’ as he urges Labor government to consider AI’s impact on artists and environment Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast Outspoken L
Albanese caught between climate ambition and political reality at COP31
Australia wants to establish itself as a serious global climate player, but its efforts at this week's UN climate change conference expose the contradictions in current climate politics, both internationally and at home.
Don't just take the cheapest and other expert tips to find the best solar installer
Hundreds of thousands of Australians are installing solar batteries, but there's also been a spike in consumer complaints. Here's what the experts say you should consider when deciding which company to use.
US officials say copper wire replacement caused national ground stop
Airlines are struggling to clear a backlog of delayed and cancelled flights after a major communications failure grounded departures across the US, less than a week before nearly 29 million passengers begin travel for Th
US blames outdated technology for nationwide flight disruption
Artists relish flying the flag for WA's biggest remote community
Bidyadanga artists ventured to Broome to showcase their work at a local gallery, drawing a crowd in the hundreds.
Two rappers went into youth detention. What they heard surprised them
In youth detention, writing a song means escaping the walls for a while. Kobie Dee and Dobby know what music offers young people inside.
ABC Wordage quiz: Sort out these body parts
You must stay on your toes and remain tight-lipped. Don't stick your neck out, and at all costs avoid a bum steer.
Italy fines Meta €805m over accessing users' photos
The social media giant is accused of not informing 20 million users it had access to their photos.
Transport chief blames US-wide flight disruptions on upgrade of old copper wiring
Weary travellers braced for more flight disruptions on Saturday as service resumed from US airports after an hours-long stoppage that the Trump administration blamed on faulty equipment or an error by a contractor tasked
Carney says he will not boycott APEC 'family photo' with Putin
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will participate in an upcoming group photo with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the APEC summit out of respect for the host, Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Philippines wins first Eurovision Song Contest Asia
Front-runner Carmelle emerges victorious with her women's empowerment anthem Sobra-Sobra.
Louisiana DA orders chemical castration of convicted child rapist: ‘We will take his manhood’
Louisiana is the only state allowing surgical castration for certain sex offenders, though state confirmed in September that it has never carried out the procedure
France sees fifth consecutive Saturday of nationwide protests
Yellow vests, students, and education unions took to the streets to voice a range of frustrations, from rising cost of living and calls for better funding for education to stronger protection for children and teenagers a
US blames system upgrade for longest nationwide FAA ground stop since 9/11
Sean Duffy, the country's transportation secretary, said his agency is 'going to hold people accountable'.
Trump blames US ground stop outage on ‘old broken stuff’ as Duffy points finger at contractor
Amid Friday’s nationwide ground stop, Trump posted about reviving the entertainment industry
Sotheby's auction of $180m Van Gogh challenged over claims it was 'sold under duress'
Sotheby's says it will work with the heirs of a family who had previously owned the artwork to try and reach a solution.
Cargo ships are being sunk here and some say it's all part of Russia's plan
The Black Sea has become a deadly theatre of battle as merchant ships carrying things like grain, chemicals and oil are increasingly caught in the crossfire of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Philippines’ Carmelle storms to victory in Eurovision Asia debut in Bangkok
Filipino singer Carmelle won the first Asian edition of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday with a fiery performance of her dance-pop song “Sobra-Sobra”. The 19-year-old beat 10 other acts in the grand final in Bangk
Rising costs and arrests fuel protests in Central African Republic
Hundreds take to the streets of Bangui to protest rising fuel prices and arrests in the Central African Republic.
Elon Musk's SpaceX aborts booster recovery due to technical issues
Elon Musk's SpaceX is in the midst of a 15th test-flight of its Starship rocket. The company was hoping to pull off the first-ever "double catch" - with both the booster and the ship itself coming safely back down to ear
Youth Olympic Games organisers hail Senegal's capability to host major events
Dakar 2026 is over. Two weeks of competition, thousands of young athletes and a historic first for Africa. The Youth Olympic Games brought the world to Senegal for the first Olympic sporting event ever held on the contin