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Why Europe is getting so hot
Europe is sweltering under extreme heat that has broken records and claimed lives. Why is the continent heating so fast?
Why Europe is the fastest-warming continent
Europe swelters under an early heat wave that has broken records and claimed lives. What is happening to make it so hot?
Ethiopia votes amid geopolitical rivalries in Horn of Africa
Ethiopia will hold its seventh national election on June 1, 2026. The vote takes place as Gulf states compete for influence in the region and the rivalry between Ethiopia and Egyp…
Ethiopia votes amid geopolitical rivalries in the Horn
Ethiopia will hold its seventh national election on June 1, 2026. The vote takes place amid Gulf states' competition for influence in the region and as the rivalry between Addis A…
North Korea: New report sheds light on chemical weapons
A new study shows the North Korean regime is investing heavily in chemical weapons capacity, with analysts warning they could be deployed by the regime if it faces an existential …
A look inside Japan's largest prison for women
Japan has recently carried out reforms to its prison system, but inside Tochigi, its biggest women's prison, strict discipline and tough conditions still define daily life.
India news: Siddaramaiah steps down as Karnataka CM
Main headlines in India include DK Shivkumar being set to replace Siddaramaiah as chief minister for the southern state Karnataka, and Muslims celebrating Eid al-Adha across the c…
Ukraine: EU's Kallas warns against Russian mediator 'trap'
The European Union's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has warned member states against falling into a Russian "trap" in future negotiations on Ukraine as the bloc's foreign ministers me…
US: Former CIA officer charged with stealing gold bars from government
A former CIA official with top secret-level clearance is accused of stealing gold bars worth millions from the US government and stashing them in his home. Investigators also seiz…
New Ebola cases in Congo: What you need to know
The virus spreads from direct person-to-person contact. But here's what makes it especially lethal: it persists in corpses, and funeral practices often take place precisely when b…
Iran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy security
Strategic petroleum reserves are declining rapidly as countries release emergency crude supplies to cushion the economic impact of the Middle East conflict.
Crises in Amhara, Tigray cloud Ethiopia's election 2026
The June 1 elections come as the country debates federalism, governance and national unity in polls that could define the country's democratic future.
Germany news: Health care staff protest plan for major cuts
Medical staff in Germany are protesting proposed cuts that ministers say are necessary to stop spiraling costs. Meanwhile, a World War II bomb meant thousands were evacuated from …
Kenya: Deadly fire breaks out at girls' boarding school
At least 16 students were killed and 73 injured at a girls' boarding school in central Kenya, authorities said.
DOJ launches criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll — reports
The US Justice Department has launched a criminal inquiry into former magazine writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her at a department store 30…
Iran war: US downs Iranian drones, Tehran retaliates
The US shot down Iranian drones and struck a control center in an effort to "maintain the ceasefire." In retaliation, Tehran struck a US military base. DW has the latest.
Brazil to revive highway project through Amazon amid concerns
Brazil will invest $75 million to pave a highway that cuts through the center of the Amazon rainforest. Environmentalists argue for strong protections to conserve an ecosystem so …
Concerns grow over conditions at ICE facility in New Jersey
Democratic members of Congress have toured the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center, which has become a focus point for opponents of US President Donald Trump's mi…
Canada to buy Swedish surveillance plane over US models
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Canadian Armed Forces need the plane to detect and deter threats across the Arctic.
FIFA World Cup: New York and New Jersey prosecutors probe 'sky-high' ticket prices
US prosecutors have subpoenaed FIFA over expensive World Cup tickets, saying the event is "not an invitation to exploit our residents and visitors."
Trump urges Middle East states to sign Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump has urged more Middle Eastern countries to join the Abraham Accords that aim to normalize relations with Israel. What does the agreement entail?
Germany: No recovery in sight for the economy
The war in Iran has dashed hopes for economic growth. Germany's pension and healthcare systems are also feeling the strain.
EU enlargement: Is the bloc ready to welcome new members?
Brussels says the EU must grow, but resistance within the bloc remains strong, with some arguing that it must reform before enlarging. Montenegro remains the only country with a r…
Turkey: Leadership dispute engulfs opposition CHP
The top figures in Turkey's main opposition party differ on how to resolve the leadership vacuum after a court annulled its 2023 primary. One wants the party delegates to pick a l…
Europe's energy problem isn't green power — it's storage
Solar and wind produce lots of energy — but not always at the right time. More battery storage could help Europe to stabilize prices and replace polluting fossil fuel energy, but …
Germany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs up
The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and causing energy prices to rise in Germany. Could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps?
Germany hopes for heat pump boom amid Iran war
The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies. Fuel and gas prices are rising in Germany — could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps?
For Pakistan, joining Abraham Accords is a tricky choice
US President Donald Trump wants Pakistan and some other Muslim-majority nations to normalize ties with Israel. While joining the Abraham Accords has its benefits for Islamabad, th…
Spain: Police raid HQ of ruling PSOE Socialist party in graft probe
Police have searched the headquarters of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's PSOE party investigating possible illegal payments. Sanchez meanwhile said he was still standing by former …
Laos: 5 people stuck in cave for a week found alive
Two of the seven people who became trapped in a flooded cave a week ago are still missing, rescuers have said.