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Qatar: Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74
The former Emir led Qatar's transformation from a small Gulf state into one of the world's wealthiest nations and oversaw the launch of Al Jazeera and the country's World Cup bid.
How a Jewish heir is taking on Germany's far-right AfD
Heavily supported in eastern states, the Alternative for Germany is using a GDR cultural icon, the Schwalbe moped, in its campaigning. Now, the Jewish heir of the manufacturer is …
US: Reporters subpoenaed over Air Force One stories
New York Times journalists who reported on security fears about the president's new Qatari-gifted plane have been called to court. The case raises concerns about press freedoms un…
US: Senator Lindsey Graham dies
The South Carolina politician and staunch ally of Donald Trump died aged 71 after a brief and sudden illness, his office said. The hawkish senator backed the 2003 invasion of Ira…
Gas queues grow as Ukraine targets Russia's fuel supply
Attacks by Ukraine have triggered a fuel crisis in Russia. Reports from across Russia show how residents are dealing with the disruptions in their daily lives.
Two people killed and several wounded in mass shooting at Toronto festival
Police in Toronto are responding to an active shooter at a festival in the Canadian city. Two people have been killed and several others have been wounded, police said.
Canada shooting: 2 killed, several wounded at Toronto festival
Police in Toronto are responding to an active shooter at a festival in the Canadian city. Two people have been killed and three more wounded, police said.
Iran war: US claims Strait of Hormuz is 'open' amid strikes
US President Trump and the US military's Central Command insisted on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz is open despite the Iranian navy declaring it closed. Both sides continue to …
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, US launches fresh strikes
The Iranian navy has said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after firing on a vessel transiting an "unapproved route." In response, the US has launched a third set of strikes this we…
Iran announces closure Strait of Hormuz until further notice
The Iranian navy has said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after firing on a vessel transiting an "unapproved route." It said the waterway would reopen after the US ends its "interf…
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz until further notice
The Iranian navy has said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after firing on a vessel transiting an "unapproved route." It said the waterway would reopen after the US ends its "interf…
Spain wildfire: Firefighters begin to contain deadly blaze
Firefighters have started to rein in the wildfire in Spain's southern Andalusia region that killed 12 people. The affected region is home to one of the largest expat communities.
Heat is especially hard on people taking antidepressants
High temperatures can increase the risk of dizziness, dehydration, exhaustion and other heat-related problems for people taking antidepressants.
Typhoon Bavi hits China after battering Taiwan, Japan
Bavi has forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate in China, knocked out power in Japan and Taiwan, and triggered deadly landslides in the Philippines.
Typhoon Bavi: China, Taiwan and Japan face disruption after 17 killed in Philippines
Bavi has forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate in China, knocked out power in Japan and Taiwan, and triggered deadly landslides in the Philippines.
Indian tourists killed when boat capsizes in Vietnam
The Indian Embassy released the names of all 32 Indians who were aboard the boat that capsized near Phu Quoc island in Vietnam. At least 15 of them died.
Vietnam: Indian tourists killed in boat capsize
The Indian embassy released the names of all 32 Indians who were aboard the boat that capsized near Phu Quoc island in Vietnam. At least 15 of them died.
Germany: Left-wing group says it is behind railway sabotage
The "Angry Birds Commando" group said they placed incendiary devices on a railroad between the two busy cities of Cologne and Düsseldorf. The group blamed industrial technology fo…
Russia hits Ukraine's Kyiv, Odesa in fresh attacks
The strikes come with Ukraine running low on munitions needed to counter Russia's ballistic missiles. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged NATO members to deliver on promises made …
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for father's killing
Iran's supreme leader said Iran "demands" retribution for his father's assassination in an airstrike. Meanwhile, Trump has threatened to "completely decimate" Iran should it attem…
India news: US to seek Lawrence Bishnoi's extradition
US authorities have confirmed that they seem to extradite Lawrence Bishnoi, who was charged with the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Follow DW f…
India news: Telangana man accused of stalking minor kills 6
In Telangana, a man suspected of killing six people has absconded. The victims included a girl who had accused the suspect of stalking. Follow DW for more.
Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, Japan and China face disruption after 17 killed in Philippines
The storm has triggered deadly landslides in the Philippines, knocked out power in Japan and Taiwan, and forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate in China ahead of its expected la…
Berlin hostage crisis: Woman freed after hourslong standoff
A man took a woman hostage in a supermarket, prompting an hourslong police operation to free the victim. The man reportedly "pulled out" a big knife before the supermarket closed …
Germany news: Third summer heat wave looms
Germany is in for another scorching week, though no records are likely to be broken this time, forecasters say. Meanwhile, a man has taken a woman hostage at a Berlin supermarket.…
Could AI help al-Qaeda and other groups plan terror attacks?
Followers of extremist groups regularly ask how AI can help them plan terrorist attacks. A new study suggests that about one-third of AI chatbots might help them, if asked the rig…
Could AI help al-Qaida and other groups plan terror attacks?
Followers of extremist groups regularly ask how AI can help them plan terrorist attacks. A new study suggests that about one-third of AI chatbots might help them, if asked the rig…
Poland could cut arms aid to Ukraine as WWII spat continues
As Poland observes a day of remembrance for the victims of a Ukrainian nationalist military unit, there are increasing signs that it could cut off its neighbor from military aid, …
US: Trump looked to bypass federal election agency before firings, says report
The White House explored declaring a national emergency to address alleged vulnerabilities in voting machines before Trump ousted leaders of the election commission, a report has …
US wants Iran to pledge to halt Hormuz attacks — officials
US officials say Washington wants Tehran to publicly vow to end attacks on vessels in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has threatened to "completely decimate" Iran …