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US hits Iran as Houthis claim strikes on Saudi tankers
The US is carrying out its 12th night of strikes on Iran. Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthis are claiming attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. DW has the latest.
US and Saudi Arabia reach historic nuclear energy deal
The deal is another sign of growing US-Saudi ties during US President Donald Trump's second term. It will reportedly allow Saudi Arabia to develop its own civilian nuclear program.
US judge sets Maduro trial date for June 2027
US prosecutors accuse Maduro of using the power of the Venezuelan state to protect and promote illegal drug smuggling.
Hungary: Ex-PM Orban pledges resistance to Magyar 'tyranny'
Hungary's former prime minister alleges that his successor has "dismantled the rule of law and eliminated checks and balances." Peter Magyar has pursued Viktor Orban and his allie…
Louvre's Apollo Gallery reopens, 9 months after heist
The 17th-century Apollo Gallery reopened to the public without precious jewels or other objects previously on display.
Who could be the next UN Secretary-General?
For the first time in a decade, the United Nations will soon choose a new Secretary-General. DW takes a look at the six candidates, what they stand for and the challenges they and…
How Russia is luring foreign nationals to fight in Ukraine
More and more, Russia is recruiting men from the world’s poorest countries to send them to the front in the Ukraine war. Why are people joining up?
DW correspondent Alican Uludag released, ordered not to leave Turkey
Alican Uludag was freed Wednesday, a day after being taken back into custody on new charges. The arrest had come just two months after he was released pending trial in a separate …
Germany: Merz replaces key figure following surrogacy row
Thorsten Frei, a close confidant of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is taking over the role as parliamentary group leader for the conservative CDU/CSU bloc. The position is a powerful …
Germany's growing interest in Africa: A win for both sides?
Germany is deepening its footprint across Africa, as Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul embarks on his third trip to the continent in 2026. His top-level talks will focus on securit…
Female coaches want more representation in African football
Female head coaches will be a rare sight at the Women’s African Cup of Nations. However, there are some promising signs.
Iran war: Trump threatens bridges over Hormuz Strait attacks
US President Trump has threatened to destroy a "bridge or power plant" for each ship fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent North Sea crude surpassed $95 per barrel for the fir…
What's holding up the Gaza stabilization mission?
A multinational stabilization mission is supposed to ensure the reconstruction of Gaza. Without political consensus among Israel, Hamas and the Arab states, its implementation rem…
Congo: Ebola deaths increase to over 1,000
The fatality rate of the latest Ebola virus outbreak since mid-May is far higher than in previous outbreaks. No vaccines or treatments exist for the new strain.
Congo: Ebola deaths increase to 1,000
Authorities in Congo have said the latest outbreak of the Ebola virus has killed 999 people since mid-May. That fatality rate is far higher than in previous outbreaks. No vaccines…
Can India become the next semiconductor hub after Taiwan?
India is investing billions to build a domestic semiconductor industry as major industrial powers seek to diversify supply chains beyond Taiwan.
Can India become the next semiconductor hub?
India is investing billions to build a domestic semiconductor industry as major industrial powers seek to diversify supply chains beyond Taiwan.
France: Minister quits over pesticide bill — but is staying
Environment Minister Monique Barbut submitted her resignation in protest over the reintroduction of pesticides that scientists say harm human health as well as bees. But President…
Germany news: Prosecutors search Deutsche Bank headquarters
Officials are reportedly investigating fraudulent tax claims made by the bank's subsidiary Postbank between 2008 and 2010. Meanwhile, the story of Timmy the Whale continues with n…
Germany News: Energy Minister says fuel tax relief not to be extended
The tax relief was introduced to mitigate the impact of the Iran war on German consumers but it expired at the end of June. Meanwhile, the story of Timmy the Whale continues with …
Will surge in German business bankruptcies hit growth?
Company insolvencies in Germany are rising sharply. Is this a sign of deeper economic weakness, or just a market correction that could ultimately benefit future growth?
France: Environment minister quits over pesticide bill
Monique Barbut submitted her resignation in protest over the reintroduction of pesticides that scientists say harm human health as well as bee populations. But President Emmanuel …
OpenAI says its AI model went rogue and hacked startup
OpenAI called it an "unprecedented cyber incident" and pledged to support a joint investigation, with renewed attention to the risks of advanced artificial intelligence.
AI agent went rogue, hacked AI startup Hugging Face: OpenAI
OpenAI called it an "unprecedented cyber incident" and pledged to support a joint investigation, with enewed attention to the risks of advanced artificial intelligence.
Zelenskyy talks with Trump envoys amid attacks on Russia
Ukraine's president said he discussed reinvigorating diplomacy with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner. The talk followed strikes by Ukraine's military on warehouses belonging to Wildb…
Ukraine renews strikes on Russia's largest online retailer
Ukraine's military has again targeted warehouses belonging to Wildberries. The company, which Kyiv says provides logistics for Russia's military, was previously targeted on Saturd…
Austria turns Hitler's birthplace into police station
The house where Adolf Hitler was born in 1889 is now a police station. Austrian authorities have long sought to prevent it becoming a neo-Nazi pilgrimage site.
The house where Adolf Hitler was born is the new headquarters of the local police in Braunau, Austria. The move has sparked controversy
Controversy has surrounded the renovation of the building in Braunau, Austria to this day. The debate points to something larger: the continued need to remember history and confro…
Police station opens in Hitler's birth house
Controversy has surrounded the renovation of the building in Braunau, Austria to this day. The debate points to something larger: the continued need to remember history and confro…
Turkey-PKK talks: Is peace finally possible?
It was a year ago that PKK fighters held a symbolic disarmament ceremony, burning their weapons. Peace talks between the PKK and Turkey are going slowly, but some observers believ…