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Mali junta offers $3.5M reward for Sahel al-Qaeda leader
Mali's military government is offering $3.5 million for information leading to the arrest or killing of Iyad Ag Ghaly. The junta is also offering smaller rewards for other suspec…
Ukraine's Zelenskyy proposes Putin meeting on ending war
The leaders of Russia and Ukraine have both signaled confidence, and willingness to talk. Putin shows no sign of backing off from his demands, while Zelenskyy said Ukraine would k…
Trump critic John Bolton to plead guilty in documents case
Donald Trump's former national security adviser-turned critic is accused of mishandling classified documents while he wrote an unflattering memoir about Trump's first term.
German asylum benefits cuts violate EU law, top court rules
In a victory for rejected asylum-seekers, the European Court of Justice has ruled they must be given more than just the bare minimum to survive. But as the EU's new migration pact…
EU seeking ways to speed up Western Balkans membership
European Council President Antonio Costa said new ways need to be found to speed up Western Balkans membership in the EU. His comments come ahead of an upcoming summit in Monteneg…
Why Yad Vashem is coming to Germany
"Remember" — every child in Israel knows the meaning of this Jewish commandment: Never forget the Holocaust. Now Yad Vashem wants to make sure people in Germany remember it too.
Iran war: Hezbollah rejects Lebanon-Israel ceasefire terms
The Iran-backed group Hezbollah said it will reject any deal allowing Israel to stay in southern Lebanon, while Israel said it won't withdraw from the area near the border. Follow…
Germany: Lufthansa plane suffers nose gear collapse
Several Lufthansa crew members were injured after the nose wheel of a plane collapsed at Frankfurt Airport.
Germans at Russia's SPIEF: Who's really there?
Russian officials and media claim German businesses are comming back to the St. Petersburg Economic Forum despite the war in Ukrainer. But who is actually attending Russia's flags…
Germany's UN defeat: What went wrong?
Austria and Portugal have won seats on the UN Security Council, ending Germany's 40-year streak. DW examines the foreign policy questions raised by Berlin's defeat.
Grim mood in Berlin after Germany loses Security Council bid
Austria and Portugal have secured seats on the UN's most important body, but Germany has not. This brings a 40-year streak to an end. It's the most severe foreign policy defeat ye…
Mount Everest: Missing Sherpa found alive after 6 days
A Nepalese Sherpa miraculously survived for nearly a week after going missing on May 29. The missing man was found near Everest base camp.
Tiananmen dissident lambasts China on massacre anniversary
On the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, Wu'er Kaixi, who played a leading role during the 1989 protests, spoke to DW about his personal loss and nearly four decades i…
Can Hawaii wean itself of oil imports?
Hawaii imports much of its fuel — and pays the price. From solar to geothermal, the state is searching for a way out of fossil fuel dependence.
Stuck on oil: Can Hawaii power itself?
Hawaii imports much of its fuel — and pays the price. From solar to geothermal, the state is searching for a way out of fossil fuel dependence.
Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56
The Iranian-born author of the acclaimed graphic novel and film offered a deeply personal account of Iran's Islamic Revolution.
Germany news: Number of millionaires is growing, study shows
Around 1.78 million people in Germany were classified as high-net-worth individuals or people who have at least $1 million in liquid assets. DW has the latest.
100 days of Iran war: Gulf states grapple with security and economic consequences
The US-Israel war with Iran has forced the Gulf states to reassess long-held assumptions about security, alliances and stability in their region. What does this mean for the futur…
$850 million Obama Presidential Center prepares for opening
The museum dedicated to former US Presdient Barack Obama is set to open on June 19. Spanning 19.3 acres, the campus will house a museum, library, and park.
Kushner-backed Albania resort sparks protests, EU concerns
Trump's son-in-law is linked to a megaproject on Albania's protected coast that has triggered protests and EU scrutiny over risks to flamingos and endangered habitats.
Jared Kushner's Albania resort sparks protests, EU concerns
Trump's son-in-law is linked to a megaproject on Albania's protected coast that has triggered protests and EU scrutiny over risks to flamingos and endangered habitats.
EU concerns grow over Albania's Trump-linked megaproject
A huge luxury resort on Albania's protected coast linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, is sparking protests, environmental concerns and scrutiny as th…
2026 World Cup: 6 things you need to know
The 2026 World Cup is to be bigger than all of its predecessors. Whether it will be better is an entirely different question. DW fills you in on what you need to know.
China bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers after their Taiwan trip
Beijing says it is barring a group of New Zealand lawmakers from entering China for having visited Taiwan in May. It is the first time such a ban has been imposed on politicians f…
Iran war: Even a peace deal won't fix energy crunch
The growing energy and supply chain crisis is unlikely to ease even if the US and Iran step back from the brink. Experts warn that reopening the Strait of Hormuz and repairing inf…
India news: Delhi orders fire safety crackdown after deadly hotel fire
Hours after a fire at a New Delhi hotel killed 21 people, the establishment's owner has been arrested. Delhi is also launching a fire safety inspection. DW has the latest.
Iran war: US House votes to limit Trump's war powers
US Democrats are sending Trump a "loud" message to end the "deeply unpopular" Iran war. Meanwhile, a drone strike on Kuwait's airport has killed one person. DW has more.
Erin Brockovich: Environmentalist against the data center boom
Do you know where a data center is due to be constructed in your area? An increasing number of US citizens can answer "yes" – thanks to a map created by Erin Brockovich. DW explai…
Ukraine moves closer to EU accession after Hungary deal
Budapest will likely drop its veto on Kyiv joining the EU after reaching a deal on rights for Ukraine's ethnic Hungarian minority. But it remains opposed to Ukraine's accession be…
Germany sees record number of discrimination claims in 2025
The federal commissioner for anti-discrimination has said the government's reform plans, the first in 20 years, are inadequate and won't provide the resources and funding needed t…