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India news: Opposition steps up pressure amid 'Cockroach' protests
India's opposition MPs are resounding the protesters' demands for the resignation of the education minister. Pradhan has finally addressed the protests calling on him to step down…
Can VR help you achieve your goals?
A Max Planck researcher has developed VR and smartphone tools that let you "meet" your future self. The science behind it is more powerful than it sounds.
Chile: Several dead, missing in severe rainstorm
President Jose Antonio Kast has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas of the country.
Iran war: Fuel prices soar as hostilities continue
Brent North Sea crude, surpassed $95 (€83) per barrel for the first time in nearly six weeks. Pakistan has condemned Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia, warning they could furthe…
Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5 billion so far
US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is also pushing for more funding for the war. It comes as the US military is striking Iran for the 11th consecutive night. DW has the latest.
Trump allows direct US flights to Lebanon in historic move
It comes over 40 years after the US suspended the direct route with Lebanon. The announcement was made after US President Donald Trump met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
Spain: Firefighters battle major wildfire north of Madrid
Officials say the blaze, which has forced about 1,200 people to evacuate and has burned at least 30,000 hectares of land, is one of the most complex to affect the country in years.
Trump says the United States is 'not finished' with Iran
A 10th straight day of hostilities between the United States and Iran across the Middle East overshadowed diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage an interim ceasefire deal.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires military chief after days of protests
Mass protests in recent days in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities had called for the removal of commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has named Mykhailo Drapatyi…
Jordan faces growing risk of becoming latest frontline state in US-Iran conflict
As Iranian attacks intensify, Jordan is emerging as the latest frontline state in the widening Middle East conflict. Why is the Hashemite Kingdom a target for Tehran?
Germany records rise in sexual violence against children
Germany's Criminal Police Office has reported over 17,000 cases of sexual violence against children in the past year. Organizations such as Zartbitter provide support to victims.
Ousted Turkey opposition leader plans to create a new party
Turkey's main opposition CHP faces a potentially historic rupture after months of infighting over its leadership.
Fact check: Trump wasn't edited out of Spain World Cup photo
After Spain won the FIFA World Cup, the Spanish Football Federation posted a photo of the trophy celebrations, raising questions about whether Donald Trump had been edited out. We…
DW correspondent Alican Uludag re-arrested in Turkey
The latest arrest comes two months after he was released from detention on charges including "insulting" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
French lawmakers approve social media ban for children
Lawmakers in France gave the green light to a social media ban that could come into effect by the start of the new school year in September, becoming the first EU country to enact…
French lawmakers vote on social media ban for children
Lawmakers in France voted on a social media ban which could come into effect by the start of the new school year in September. If approved, France would be the first EU country to…
India: Police forcibly remove Rahul Gandhi from protest outside Modi residence
Rahul Gandhi and other leaders of the main opposition Congress party have been dragged away by police from a rally outside PM Narendra Modi's residence, a day after dozens of yout…
'Antifa' song climbs to top of charts after TV show cancellation
German rapper Danger Dan and pianist Igor Levitt had been invited to play a song for the 100th episode of a political satire show on TV. The performance was canceled at the last m…
Germany: Mass shooting suspect found dead in prison
A man suspected of carrying out one of the worst mass shootings in recent German history was found dead in his cell after an apparent suicide.
China narrows AI gap, challenges US influence
At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Beijing showcased advances in AI while promoting its vision of open-source development and global governance.
Is Germany investing in the right weapons?
Germany wants to build up its army and pour hundreds of millions of euros into its defenses. But in a world where the battlefield is increasingly dominated by cheap drones, how ma…
Ozempic maker sues US rival over ad campaign
Novo Nordisk has claimed that Eli Lilly is using bad data to compare the companies' weight-loss and diabetes products in its ads.
How India's youth-led 'Cockroach' movement challenges Modi
What started as a satirical protest against exam leaks in India has grown into a wider movement voicing young Indians' anger over jobs and education.
How India's 'Cockroach' movement challenges PM Modi
What started as a satirical protest against exam leaks in India has grown into a wider movement voicing young Indians' anger over jobs and education.
Italy: Protests in Bologna over death of immigrant in police custody
Demonstrators are demanding answers over the death of 42-year-old Abderrahim Fakir. Local authorities have urged calm while the investigation is underway.
Why the youth jobs crisis is becoming global
Young people in much of the world face growing competition for entry-level jobs as graduate numbers rise, hiring slows and AI-driven disruption adds uncertainty to career prospect…
Why young people are struggling to find entry-level jobs
Young people in much of the world face growing competition for entry-level jobs as graduate numbers rise, hiring slows and AI-driven disruption adds uncertainty to career prospect…
China, Philippines clash in South China Sea ahead of ASEAN meeting
China and the Philippines traded accusations after a violent altercation between navy personnel in the disputed South China Sea. The incident heightened tensions ahead of a major …
Afghanistan: Deadly flash floods hit Nuristan province
Some 20 people have been killed and more than 80 injured, with the city of Parun hit particularly hard. A lack of infrastructure and the effects of climate change have left the co…
How heat waves are messing with your sleep
Residents across Europe have struggled to sleep during the latest record heat waves. But as the planet continues to warm, sleep deprivation could create an epidemic of mental and …