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Israel releases first of 5 Lebanese prisoners
Israel has agreed to release five civilians in exchange for Lebanese assistance in locating the bodies of missing Lebanese Jewish leaders killed in the 1980s. Talks aimed at endin…
Indonesia: Thousands fall sick from free school meals
Hundreds of new food poisoning cases have been reported this week linked to President Prabowo Subianto's free school lunch program. The costly scheme has been dogged by health con…
Trump's Iran strategy: Could this become a forever war?
The US has launched fresh attacks on military targets in Iran. It wants to prevent Tehran rebuilding its destroyed capabilities, but risks triggering a sustained downward spiral o…
Berlin: BER Airport Terminal 1 reopened after security scare
Police have given the all-clear at Terminal 1 at Berlin's BER Airport following an earlier security scare and evacuation. The airport said some flights had been delayed but they w…
Berlin BER airport Terminal 1 evacuated after security scare
Authorities have emptied Terminal 1 at BER airport in Berlin, at least as a precaution. The federal police confirmed reports that had started to emerge on social media from people…
How Russia is trying to attract African students
As Russia deepens ties with African nations seeking to distance themselves from Western influence, academic diplomacy is emerging as a key tool in Moscow's foreign policy.
Norway seizes Russian ship in Svalbard to compensate Ukraine
Authorities in Norway have seized a Russian ship, the Professor Molchanov, on a court order sought and obtained by Naftogaz in Ukraine. Russia has protested the move, which stems …
Germany: From emigration to immigration destination
Migration is a sensitive topic in Germany, with public debate dominated by the fear of uncontrolled immigration. People forget that, over two centuries, millions of Germans emigra…
Germany: From country of emigration to immigration country
Migration is a sensitive topic in Germany, with public debate dominated by the fear of uncontrolled immigration. People forget that, over two centuries, millions of Germans emigra…
Putin denies fresh mobilization campaign in Ukraine war
The Russian president said there was no present need to mobilize more men, describing the reports as Ukrainian "disinformation." Putin was speaking during an economic forum in Rus…
Can Hichilema heal Zambia's political divide?
The Zambian president starts a second term after a contested election exposed deep political divisions. His challenge now is to unite the country while addressing concerns over po…
Nvidia to buy Hugging Face in $12.93 billion deal
The acquisition of the AI software platform will keep it as an open platform, Nvidia said.
South Africa airline behind viral stadium flyby scraps repeat display
Two passenger jets passed close to Cape Town's DHL Stadium during a flyover last weekend. The carrier said it has shelved plans to repeat the display as South Africa's aviation au…
Is Germany's economic slump finally over?
Despite a slew of negative headlines, the German economy has posted its best figures in years. There are reasons for optimism but structural issues remain.
Malaysia's middle path between China and US faces new tests
The prime minister's comments on Taiwan and US-backed military facilities near Sabah have revived questions over Malaysia's non-aligned foreign policy.
Iran bets on shadow networks to evade US sanctions
To circumvent US sanctions, Iran has spent decades building a complex network of businesspeople and companies. A billionaire once sentenced to death is now back at its center.
India news: Jaishankar offers help to end war in Ukraine
Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar says India is prepared to assist efforts to end the war in Ukraine, as the foreign minister visits Kyiv. DW has more.
Gloria Steinem, feminist activist and journalist, dies at 92
Steinem became a prominent leader of the second wave of the feminist movement in the US.
'Supersized' El Nino could be strongest on record, UN says
The current El Nino could end up being the strongest since records began 40 years ago, the UN warns. It says the phenomenon is being "supersized" thanks to exceptionally warm temp…
Are data centers really bad for the planet?
As data centers multiply to meet AI demand, they're straining power grids, draining water supplies and reshaping the land and air around them.
Data centers are everywhere. Here's what they're doing to the planet.
As data centers multiply to meet AI demand, they're straining power grids, draining water supplies, and reshaping the land and air around them.
India news: Foreign Minister Jaishankar begins Poland, Ukraine visit
Minister S. Jaishankar begins a Poland-Ukraine tour as India steps up diplomatic outreach following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent talks with Russian President Vladimir Put…
Germany news: Police say arson attack targeted defense firm
Two people were arrested in connection with a small fire at a construction site in Munich. Police are investigating an attempted attack on a defense company.
US, Australia to boost defense ties amid China's growing influence
The two countries said they had agreed to speed up cooperation and boost US military presence in Australia to counter China's unprecedented military buildup.
US: New York City Mayor Mamdani announces ban on AI for younger students
New York City is barring elementary and middle school students from using generative AI tools this school year. Meanwhile AI literacy classes and supervised pilot programs will be…
Russia to close branches of Germany's Goethe-Institut
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced the move in statements carried by Russian newswires. It comes after Germany said it would close the Russian House in Berlin.
US: 3 dead including suspect in Minneapolis shooting
The motive for the shooting is still unclear. Local authorities and the FBI are responding to the incident.
US: At least 1 killed in downtown Minneapolis shooting
At least one person was killed and six others injured in a shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building.
1 in 5 youths targeted by online sexual abuse, UNICEF finds
A survey of around 21,000 young people by the UN's agency for children, UNICEF, has found that online sexual abuse of minors is on the rise.
UNICEF: 1 in 5 youths targeted by online sexual abuse
A survey of around 21,000 young people by the UN's agency for children has found that online sexual abuse of minors is on the rise.