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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 …
Germany news: Merz hosts Azerbaijan President Aliyev
Talks between the German chancellor and Ilham Aliyev have focused on energy. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt will present a report on sexual offenses against child…
Germany news: Merz to host Azerbaijan President Aliyev
Talks between the German chancellor and Ilham Aliyev will focus on energy and Armenia. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt will present a report on sexual offenses aga…
Germany news: Merz to host Azerbaijan's Aliyev
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is to hold talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Berlin. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt will present a report on sexual offenses against…
India: Modi addresses exam leaks which sparked CJP protest
India's prime minister has stressed that action was taken to hold those responsible for the leaks accountable. Opposition leader Gandhi has meanwhile called on Modi to step down. …
India's 'Cockroaches' reportedly cancel march but maintain protest
India's 'Cockroach' movement protesters have reclaimed their dismantled protest site, a day after police and a sea of youth protesters clashed in Delhi. Organizers however said th…
Tate brothers to fight extradition to UK, says lawyer
Andrew and Tristan Tate's lawyer said that the brothers are victims of a "political witch hunt." He has vowed to challenge their extradition to the UK.
UK's new PM Andy Burnham cuts household electricity tax
The UK's new leader moved to remove VAT from electricity bills from October 1. The move comes before Burnham chairs his first cabinet meeting later today.
US imposes new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods
The tariffs will cover products including wine and hockey sticks, but not energy or fish. The move is the latest trade escalation between the US and its northern neighbor under th…
Trump White House announces fresh tariffs on Canada in ramping of trade war
The move is the latest trade escalation between the US and its northern neighbor under the Trump administration.
Iran war: US launches fresh strikes as Trump vows revenge
The US has launched strikes on Iran for a 10th consecutive night as both sides vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz. US President Trump has promised revenge over the deaths of …
Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life without parole in US prison
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel and one of the world's most notorious drug traffickers, was sentenced to life in a US prison.
AliExpress hit with record EU fine
The Chinese retailer has become the latest major online marketplace to face penalties under the EU’s Digital Services Act.
England and Liverpool football legend Kevin Keegan dies aged 75
English former striker and manager Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer. He was a two-time European footballer of the year with Hamburg.
England and Liverpool foortball legend Kevin Keegan dies aged 75
English former striker and manager Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer. He was a two-time European footballer of the year with Hamburg.
Russia says bus strike kills 5 in border region with Ukraine
The strike comes as Ukraine launched more than hundreds of drones at Moscow after a Russian missile barrage on Kyiv, as President Zelenskyy sought to calm growing tensions over Uk…
UN chief Guterres to visit Cyprus in bid to revive peace talks
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Cyprus next week in what is seen as an effort to kickstart the stalled peace process. Why now? What is known about the plan? And w…
Guterres to visit Cyprus as UN seeks to revive peace talks
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Cyprus next week in what is seen as an effort to kickstart the stalled peace process. Why now? What is known about the plan? And w…
Why a 90-year-old treaty limits NATO in the Black Sea
A 90-year-old treaty still shapes the balance of power in the Black Sea. As Ukraine fights on against Russia, can NATO project power into waters it can't enter freely?
US ties to Israel rattle rare earth deal in Malaysia
Malaysia's rare earth refinery in Gebeng is essential to a strategic deal between the Pentagon and Australia's Lynas mining corporation. Now, Malaysian activists are using it as l…
Spain won the World Cup, but Donald Trump 'cast a shadow'
Though Donald Trump mostly stayed clear of stadiums, the World Cup may influence the US midterm elections. DW looks at the political implications of "the most successful sporting …
Why Japan's new imperial law keeps women off the throne
New legislation aims to address the shrinking ranks of Japan's imperial family, while preserving male-only succession despite broad support for a female emperor.
Japan approves imperial reform, keeps throne male-only
New legislation aims to address the shrinking ranks of Japan's imperial family, while preserving male-only succession despite broad support for a female emperor.
Meet Andy Burnham, Britain's new prime minister
Andy Burnham has been sworn in as the successor to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham, the former Manchester mayor, has become a leading figure in the Labour Party and o…
Meet Andy Burnham, Britain's prime minister
Andy Burnham has been sworn in as the successor to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The former Manchester mayor has become a leading figure in the Labour Party and one of the …
How 'blue dot fever' is affecting concerts
Live music remains popular, but many concerts are struggling with unsold tickets and cancellations. While superstars fill stadiums, smaller venues and acts are facing a crisis.
DRC's neighbors boost preparedness as Ebola cases surge
Uganda, Rwanda and Zambia are strengthening border screening, disease surveillance and emergency response measures. The growing Ebola outbreak in the DRC is raising concerns about…
DRC neighbors boost preparedness as Ebola cases surge
Uganda, Rwanda and Zambia are strengthening border screening, disease surveillance and emergency response measures. The growing Ebola outbreak in the DRC is raising concerns about…