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Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after two decades
Ugandan troops first deployed to Somalia in 2007 as part of an international military coalition to battle Islamic insurgents. But the mission has faced mounting pressure since a U…
How Iliana Yotova won the presidential election in Bulgaria
Iliana Yotova won the presidential election in Bulgaria, promising to be a "president of peace." But the campaign showed how divided Bulgarians are about the war in Ukraine and dr…
Iliana Yotova wins the presidential election in Bulgaria, portraying herself as the 'president of peace'
Iliana Yotova won the presidential election in Bulgaria, promising to be a "president of peace." But the campaign showed how divided Bulgarians are about the war in Ukraine and dr…
Will renewed conflict derail Ethiopia's economic growth?
Ethiopia's economy is growing strongly. But renewed fighting in the north of the BRICS member state could deter investment, strain public finances and push up the cost of living.
For US Democrats, climate policy is now about energy bills
Climate change has all but disappeared from Democrats' campaign pitches, replaced by promises to lower electricity bills. But what would the party actually do on climate if it win…
US: 9 killed in Florida jet crash
A Learjet plane crashed near a busy road in a residential neighborhood in Palm Beach County, leaving all nine people on board dead and a large crater on ground.
US: Nine killed in Florida jet crash
A Learjet plane crashed near a busy road in a residential neighborhood in Palm Beach County, leaving all nine people on board dead and a large crater on ground.
Merz says next German president 'must be a woman' — report
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's second term is due to end in March next year. Meanwhile, Merz has called for 'digital sovereignty' in the era of AI. Follow DW for more
Germany news: Berlin hosts digital summit with AI focus
A government-run conference is to look at the uses and dangers of artificial intelligence. This comes as the German and UK defense ministers will discuss expanding AI's role in mi…
India news: Gandhi vows to step up pressure on Modi at protest rally
Rahul Gandhi said the removal of election chief Gyanesh Kumar will be the first step to getting the country on the right track. Follow DW for more.
South Korea to pour billions into AI
South Korea to spend billions to strengthen the country's technological edge.
Kimi Antonelli makes history as youngest F1 champion
Kimi Antonelli became Formula One's youngest world champion and Italy's first since 1953 when he finished third in Sunday's thrilling and crash-hit Mexico City Grand Prix.
Ukraine, Russia report hacking attacks on emergency alert apps
Ukraine and Russia have both reported cyberattacks targeting applications used to send emergency alerts to the public. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy said Ukraine will stop refinery strikes…
German police investigating after needles found in Halloween candy
German police said they received phone calls with reports about sharp objects concealed in Halloween candy.
Russia's giant new radar in Kaliningrad raises alarm in NATO
Russia is nearing completion of what experts think is a giant radar complex in Kaliningrad, capable of monitoring much of Europe. Experts warn the project could intensify the mili…
Serbia: Police chief arrested for abuse of office
Marko Kricak, an Aleksandar Vucic loyalist, is accused of suppressing and manipulating an investigation into a gangland murder. Prosecutors say the arrest is not linked to Vucic's…
Serbia: Police chief arrested after election for abuse of office
Marko Kricak, an Aleksandar Vucic loyalist, is accused of suppressing and manipulating an investigation into a gangland murder. Prosecutors say the arrest is not linked to Vucic's…
France opens attempted murder probe after protest attack
Paris prosecutors have opened an attempted murder investigation after a Molotov attack on police. France reported 779 arrests during nationwide protests and Halloween night, fewer…
Ukraine: Six-day localized ceasefire in Oleshky comes to end
A US-brokered ceasefire in Ukraine's southern Kherson region ended on Sunday night with no violations reported. But Russian drones and missiles hit other regions in Ukraine.
Ukraine news: Oleshky ceasefire ends as Russian attacks leave tens of thousands without power
A US-brokered ceasefire in Ukraine's southern Kherson region ended on Sunday night with no violations reported. Elsewhere, however, Russia struck energy infrastructure in at least…
Ukraine: Russian attacks leave tens of thousands without power
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia struck energy infrastructure in at least four regions overnight. Meanwhile, a Melania Trump-brokered ceasefire for the Kherson region is set to end…
Ethnic Germans in Kazakhstan face legacy of the Soviet Union
Kazakhstan is struggling to deal with the legacy of the Soviet dictatorship. Some 85 years ago, Stalin deported hundreds of thousands of people: Some 400,000 ethnic Germans living…
Biological weapons: The weaponization of disease
Biological weapons are prohibited under international law. But new developments in biotech and AI are a cause for concern. DW addresses some of the most important questions about …
Portugal police storm housing protest camps in Lisbon, Porto
Clashes broke out as officers again dispersed housing protesters from tent camps in Lisbon and Porto. Portuguese police have repeatedly cleared tent camps erected across both citi…
Germany news: Gen Z group calls for new protests
The group behind German demonstrations this weekend has called for more protests to keep pressure on the government to act. Meanwhile, the IG Metall union has begun warning strike…
Donald Trump loses allies after elections in Serbia and Brazil
Flavio Bolsonaro failed to gain power, Aleksandar Vucic was voted out of office, and even Benjamin Netanyahu's position has weakened. An unhappy US President Trump is crying elect…
Germany's search for a nuclear waste site
Finland has become the first country with a final storage facility for nuclear waste. Germany is still searching for a site, while some countries have yet to start. Costs are expe…
Bulgaria's Yotova secures decisive win in presidential runoff
Acting President Iliana Yotova is all set to become Bulgaria's first elected female head of state after decisively winning the presidential election runoff.
Bulgaria exit polls: Incumbent Yotova predicted to win
Incumbent President Iliana Yotova appears set to win Bulgaria's presidential election runoff. Exit polls put the more Russia-friendly candidate who favors dialogue with Moscow on …
Bulgarians vote in highly polarized presidential runoff overshadowed by Ukraine war
Voters in Bulgaria are choosing between two candidates with vastly different views of the war in Ukraine and ties with Russia. The runoff comes after a record-low turnout in the f…