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Bosnia-Herzegovina shaped by war, separatism, EU ambitions
Bosnia-Herzegovina is governed by a system established after the Bosnian war — more than 30 years ago. Ethnic divisions, a complex administration and European integration all shap…
Latvia votes in parliamentary election amid rising costs
Around 1.5 million Latvians are eligible to vote in an election which has been dominated by national security concerns and rising living costs. Four Eurofighter jets are on NATO d…
German reunification: How inequality is shaping a new East German identity
A new study highlights persistent structural disparities in wealth and leadership positions between East and West Germany, 36 years after reunification.
Australia: Car crashes into rugby fans, 10 injured
The driver has been identified as an 18-year-old man who is said to have been "revving" when he lost control of his car.
Omani co-pilot on Flydubai attempted 'terrorist' act — UAE
The man who stabbed his fellow pilot, the captain of the Israel-bound Flydubai flight, was also reportedly barred from flying in his native Oman over security concerns, according …
Co-pilot on Flydubai flight was banned from flying by Oman
The man who stabbed his fellow pilot, the captain of the Israel-bound Flydubai flight, was reportedly barred from flying in his native Oman over security concerns.
US, Australia suspend consular services in Brazil
The US and Australia have announced a halt to their consular services in Brazil beginning Friday. The news comes two days before Brazilians head to the polls to vote in the high-s…
Christa Pike unconscious after failed execution — attorneys
Lawyers for Christa Pike said she's unconscious and on a ventilator after a botched execution attempt. Pike is believed to be the first person to have survived the administration …
North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea, Seoul says
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea off its east coast, the South Korean military has said.
North Korea fires projectile toward sea, Seoul military says
North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the sea off its east coast, the South Korean military has said.
UK: Man charged with planning to attack Nigel Farage
The suspect was already charged with the killing of Reform UK's Ann Widdecombe.
New York governor condemns handling of Cornell rape case
An 2024 alleged gang rape at the prestigious Cornell University has gained national attention after the accuser, identified only as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit. A special prosecutor…
FlyDubai 'hero' pilot speaks for first time
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Captain Smit Machchhar via video call. Meanwhile, authorities in the UAE and Israel said an investigation is making progress.
Spain's parliament rejects housing bill as protests continue
Spain's minority government suffered defeat in parliament as it tried to push through a pair of emergency measures aimed at making housing more affordable. A pensioner's eviction …
"NAZA": Israeli military issues statement on film
The award-winning documentary "NAZA" continues to spark controversy in Israel. The Israeli military has now published a multi-page statement calling the film's portrayal "distorte…
Israel's top court allows Arab parties to run in election
The ruling overturns a move by the Central Elections Committee to ban four parties. The conservative Muslim Ra'am party could serve as the kingmaker following the next elections.
Iran accused of blocking SIM cards, digital access to silence dissent
DW has spoken with several Iranians who say their SIM cards, bank access and online accounts were blocked until they deleted critical content or pledged to stop activism.
Europe to release diesel reserves after Trump request
The US leader asked European countries to release some of their diesel reserves to ease the rising prices. The issue has damaged Trump's popularity back home.
Trump, Macron confirm Europe will release diesel stockpiles after US requests
The US leader asked European countries to release some of their diesel reserves to ease the rising prices. The issue has damaged Trump's popularity back home.
Germany's Franz Reindl elected new IIHF president
Franz Reindl has been elected president of ice hockey's world governing body. The former forward was a member of West Germany's Olympic bronze medal-winning team.
Argentina launches cash-for-citizenship scheme
Investors seeking the fastest but most costly route to Argentine citizenship can choose between a non-refundable gift of $350,000, or buying a government bond for $800,000, if the…
Climate leaders called for solar energy for 'everyone, everywhere' by 2030, but with three years to go, is that goal attainable?
Prominent climate leaders have called on governments, businesses, institutions and the public to make a push for solar power before the decade is out, repowering the world with ch…
Can there be solar for all, everywhere by 2030?
Prominent climate leaders have called on governments, businesses, institutions and the public to make a push for solar power before the decade is out, repowering the world with ch…
Half of Europe witnessed record heat stress this summer — EU
The EU's climate monitor said this summer was third-warmest for the continent on record. European rivers also registered their lowest average flows since records began in 1992.
This island in Kiribati could be the key to solve the Amelia Earhart mystery
Nearly 90 years after US aviator Amelia Earhart vanished over the Pacific, a new expedition to the remote island of Nikumaroro hopes a lagoon anomaly could finally reveal the fate…
Expedition hopes to finally solve the Amelia Earhart mystery
Nearly 90 years after Amelia Earhart vanished over the Pacific, a new expedition to the remote island of Nikumaroro hopes a lagoon anomaly could finally reveal the fate of her mis…
Lost aviator Amelia Earhart: Can the mystery be solved?
Nearly 90 years after Amelia Earhart vanished over the Pacific, a new expedition to the remote island of Nikumaroro hopes a lagoon anomaly could finally reveal the fate of her mis…
ARD-Deutschlandtrend survey: Germans unite in frustration over the government
On the 36th anniversary of reunification, Germans are dissatisfied with the country's political leaders. They don't believe they'll be able to handle the challenges posed by AI, R…
Germany news: Reform row raises fears for Merz's coalition
Germany's conservatives are dialing up the pressure on their center-left partners ahead of crunch talks next week. Meanwhile, Volkswagen's latest cost-cutting push has triggered a…
Ukraine: Kyiv bridges shut after fatal Russian drone assault
The latest Russian attacks killed at least one person and severely disrupted traffic in the Ukrainian capital. Several bridges over the Dnipro River connect western and eastern Ky…