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Europe needs to compete in spaceflight, says France's Macron
The French president called for setting goals like European cargo missions, lunar landings, and crewed spaceflight while urging the bloc to reduce its reliance on US and Russia.
Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at sold-out London exhibit
The nearly 1,000 year-old, 70-meter-long tapestry is considered a symbol of UK-France friendship. More than 100,000 tickets have been sold.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Canada seeking air support
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the midst of a multi-nation tour to shore up his country's air defenses ahead of winter.
Ecuador: Ex-president Bucaram sentenced in corruption case
Abdala Bucaram, Ecuador's former president, was convicted of organized crime for his role in the illegal sale of COVID-19 tests and medical supplies, receiving a prison sentence o…
Germany 'rebuilding pillars' of national security
Germany's interior minister has defended plans to give security agencies greater investigative powers to counter hybrid threats. Meanwhile, German inflation rose as the ECB recons…
Germany: Energy boss urges better infrastructure protection
The chief of power giant RWE says Germany's rules for protecting vital infrastructure are outdated, calling for greater secrecy. Meanwhile, German inflation rose as the ECB consid…
August hottest month ever recorded, says EU monitor
The average global temperature in August broke the previous record set in 2023. Climate scientists say record summer heat in the northern hemisphere and warmer oceans are all part…
Trump promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans win midterms
The US president gave a wide-ranging speech at the Republican midterm convention. He defended the war in Iran, trade wars and tariffs, and the White House ballroom. He also called…
Philippines: Several killed, dozens missing after fire on ferry
Footage released by the Coast Guard showed the vessel engulfed in flames as rescuers brought bodies ashore in body bags. The ship's manifest listed 134 passengers and crew.
Finland: Google announces €13 billion AI, energy investment
Google has announced a plan to expand AI data centers and buy massive amounts of nuclear energy. Finland's security services have warned of there are risks, but the right-wing gov…
Norway's PM: Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone
A drone nearly struck a plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from Moldova to Oslo, according to Norway's prime minister. However, a Ukrainian source said the thr…
Call in China to end English's core status sparks debate
A call to downgrade English in Chinese schools is fueling discussion over its value for students, careers and China's global competitiveness in the age of AI.
China: English to be removed as a graded core subject?
A university professor is calling for English to no longer be taught as a graded core subject in Chinese schools. Opponents argue that, in a globalized world, knowing English is b…
Ceuta: Documents show Spanish intelligence warned of crisis
Spain declassified documents that showed warnings issued a day before more than 70,000 migrants rushed the Ceuta border fence. Meanwhile, the EU announced funds to strengthen the …
Ceuta: EU grants Spain €115 million in emergency aid
The EU has said the funds will go toward bolstering border security and returning migrants to Morocco. The move comes in the wake of a crisis that saw more than 70,000 migrants ov…
Germany's connection to the September 11, 2001 attacks
The 9/11 attacks were partly planned in Hamburg, via the so-called Hamburg cell, whose members played key roles in the plot. A look back at a day that shook up Germany’s approach …
Serbia, the conflicted EU candidate
On paper, Belgrade has pursued EU membership for years. But accession has long been stalled. The hero's farewell given to war criminal Mladic exposed just how far Serbia has alien…
Switzerland: Two killed in power plant explosion
A fire and subsequent explosion have killed two workers at a Swiss hydroelectric power plant. Authorities say the facility suffered major damage in the incident.
Iran tightens social control with crackdown on cafes
Authorities are keeping a close eye on cafes, fearing they could play a role in fostering anti-government sentiment.
How Ethiopia's constitutional reform gives PM more power
Does Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stand to benefit from a planned constitutional reform in the country? A new presidential system would reshape political power — and could …
Ethiopia's constitutional reform: What does it mean — especially for Abiy?
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stands to benefit from a planned constitutional reform in the country. A new presidential system would reshape political power — and could give…
Oil prices rise as Middle East conflict escalates
The price of oil returned to triple digits in US dollars, as conflict in the Middle East threatens supply chains and puts a strain on global reserves.
Syria arms depot explosion kills at least 14
The explosion struck near the Syrian city of Sarmada in Idlib province in the northwest. The Defense Ministry said the weapons and remnants from the war were being stored temporar…
How Belarusians still find hope in a silenced country
The documentary "Letters From the Silenced Country" depicts the ongoing repression under the authoritarian regime. Director Andrei Kutsila talked to DW ahead of the film's Venice …
Why we're still looking for dark matter
When physicists said they may have spotted evidence of dark matter almost 100 years after it was proposed as a theory, the internet lit up. Here's why we're searching for the thin…
Cambodia's floating schools hit by rising fuel costs
The Iran war has sent fuel prices higher in Cambodia, squeezing families who rely on fishing and boats for their livelihoods. For children living on Tonle Sap, rising fuel costs p…
EU proposes more restrictions for Airbnb, holiday rentals
The European Union wants tighter rules on short-term rentals to tackle housing shortages in tourist hotspots.
Syria: How the 'house of sisters' threat split society
Rumor has it that the 'house of sisters' is where kidnapped women from other Syrian sects are forced to convert to Islam. Nobody knows if it really exists, but it's being used to …
LIV Golf in financial turmoil: what's next for the sport?
Six months after Saudi Arabia pulled funding from the breakaway organization, LIV Golf have filed for bankruptcy protection. Several of the world's best players signed on to LIV, …
Norway's King Harald V laid to rest in state funeral
Heads of state from around the world came to Oslo to pay tribute to the late monarch.