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US: Trump's intelligence chief pick Jay Clayton confirmed by Senate
Clayton's appointment comes as Trump lately has renewed false claims about the 2020 election, drawing scrutiny over the administration's handling of intelligence agencies ahead of…
Iran war: US, Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed Iraqi militias
The US military said it thwarted an "attempted surprise attack" by Iran that came after a days-long lull in fighting. Meanwhile, Israel's Netanyahu hailed an "excellent" meeting w…
Iran war: US says Iranian missiles intercepted
The US military said it thwarted an "attempted surprise attack" by Iran that came after a days-long lull in fighting. Meanwhile, Israel's Netanyahu hailed an "excellent" meeting w…
Japan: Rescue 'race against time' after deadly earthquake hits Kumamoto
Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, at least two women were killed after a shopping mall partially collapsed in…
Japan: Strong earthquake hits Kumamoto, many dead
Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, at least two women were killed after a shopping mall partially collapsed in…
Japan: Strong earthquake hits Kumamoto, several dead
Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, at least two women were killed after a shopping mall partially collapsed in…
Japan: Strong earthquake hits Kumamoto, at least 2 dead
Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, at least two women were killed after a shopping mall partially collapsed in…
Guyana: Captain, crew charged with murder in ferry capsizing
Police in Guyana have charged three men with murder in connection to a recent ferry capsizing that killed 73 and left 30 missing. Some lawmakers, however, blame government officia…
UN says online scam center trafficking is skyrocketing
Migration authorities have said gangs are trafficking ever more people to East Asian online scam centers. The UN says some 300,000 people from more than 80 countries are currently…
FIFA plans to form new commercial subsidiary and sell stake
FIFA has announced plans to form a commercial subsidiary and to sell a non-controlling interest to private investors. It needs approval from member associations, but is claiming t…
Germany: Low Rhine River levels could push economy into stagnation
Record-low water levels on the Rhine are forcing cargo vessels to run with sharply reduced loads, driving up transport costs. Economists warn the disruption could wipe out Germany…
Fact check: Berlin Pride attack claims debunked
Following the Islamist terror attack at Berlin Pride, rumors, false claims and misleading videos have been spreading on social media. DW Fact check examines some of the most widel…
EU civil protection mechanism: coordinating Europe's firefighters
French President Emmanuel Macron has activated the EU civil protection mechanism to help combat devastating wildfires. The system has become increasingly effective, yet it will re…
Poland: Top court rejects recognizing EU same-sex marriages
Poland's constitutional court has overturned plans to recognize same-sex marriages that took place in other EU member states. This defies an order from the EU's top court and coul…
Could US airstrikes stop insurgency in Mali?
US President Donald Trump is considering airstrikes against the Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM in Mali, according to multiple reports. Analysts say such attacks might weaken the jihadists b…
Can US 'airstrikes' stop JNIM's insurgency in Mali?
US President Donald Trump is considering airstrikes against the Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM in Mali, according to multiple reports. Analysts say such attacks might weaken the jihadists b…
Why is Germany building roads for yesterday's climate?
As heat waves buckle its Autobahn, Germany is still paving roads for a past climate. Engineers know how to fix it — so what's the holdup?
Japan: Strong earthquake hits Kumamoto, many feared dead
Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, many are feared dead after a shopping mall partially collapsed in the town …
Japan: Strong earthquake hits Kumamoto, many deaths feared
Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, many deaths are feared after a shopping mall partially collapsed in Kahima …
Will Pakistan intervene amid Houthi attacks on Saudi ships?
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are strategic defense partners, but experts say there are limits to how far Islamabad can go in opposing Iran-backed Houthis.
Germany: Online tourist accommodation bookings hit new peak
Vacation rental bookings through online platforms have climbed to a new record in Germany. The figures reveal major regional differences in where certain tourists like to go.
'Loneliness influencers': Being alone brings in the clicks
No friends, no dating, no problem? Many influencers are presenting social isolation as a lifestyle. But experts warn of the consequences.
Bernadette Amani 'living her dream' at Bayern and WAFCON
Bernadette Amani joined Bayern Munich in January and is now captaining Ivory Coast in their first WAFCON in 12 years. Getting to the top has hasn't been a straight path for the ne…
Japan: Strong earthquake shakes Kumamoto, injuries reported
Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit Southern Japan. According to media reports, multiple houses collapsed, with some people trapped inside the damaged buil…
As US-Iran war rages, who's risking the Strait of Hormuz?
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.
Germany news: IS video found on Berlin Pride suspect's phone
Berlin Pride suspect Abdul B. pledged allegiance to the "Islamic State" in a video filmed prior to the attack. Meanwhile, Germany's center-left wants constitutional protections fo…
Germany news: SPD seeks LGBTQ+ protections in constitution
Germany's center-left wants to add sexual identity to the constitution’s anti-discrimination protections. The push comes as part of the response to a deadly weekend attack near Pr…
India news: Activists decry AI surveillance at CJP protests
A suit has been brought alleging mass surveillance and data collection of "Cockroach" movement protestors. DW has more.
Zelenskyy visits Trump as Ukraine seeks stronger air defense
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived at the White House seeking for stronger military cooperation, as Kyiv and Moscow intensify long-range strikes amid stalled peac…
Zelenskyy to meet Trump as Ukraine seeks stronger air defense
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the United States to press for stronger military cooperation, as Kyiv and Moscow intensify long-range strikes amid stalled peace effo…