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Germany cracks down on money laundering, tax fraud
The German government plans to crack down on tax fraud, money laundering and illegally acquired assets with more audits and stiffer penalties.
Germany cracks down on money laundering and tax fraud
The German government plans to crack down on tax fraud, money laundering and illegally acquired assets with more audits and stiffer penalties.
India launches first private rocket into space
Lifting off from an island north of Chennai, the Vikram-1 rocket signals India’s plans to take a larger share of the market for commercial rocket launches.
Japan's superstitions make some homes hard to sell or rent
Many Japanese people are reluctant to buy or rent homes where a sudden or violent death has occurred. To reassure prospective buyers and tenants, property owners are calling in "g…
Germany news: Minister warns of high terror threat
Germany’s interior minister has warned of a heightened security threat, saying an attack could be imminent. Meanwhile, a train security guard was critically injured after falling …
India news: 'Cockroach' party warns of protest infiltrators
The CJP said people linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP and Delhi Police had infiltrated its protest and planned to make provocative statements to disrupt the demonstrati…
India: Sonam Wangchuk calls for 'second freedom movement'
Social activist Wangchuk, who is continuing his hunger strike from hospital, urged people to attend Cockroach Janta Party's march to parliament. He called the march "India's seco…
India news: Sonam Wangchuk calls for 'India's second freedom movement' on Monday
Social activist Wangchuk, who is continuing his hunger strike from hospital, urged people to attend Cockroach Janta Party's march to parliament. He called the march "India's seco…
India news: CJP to call for Modi's resignation after Sonam Wangchuk 'forcefully' shifted to hospital
Abhijeet Dipke said the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will now demand the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly shifted to a hospital by poli…
Amid elections, Sao Tome and Principe balances global powers
As voters head to the polls, Sao Tome and Principe is attracting international scrutiny. A military agreement with Russia has heightened interest in the strategically located arch…
Billionaire US envoy faces Venice protests amid yacht tour
Hundreds protested the arrival of billionaire and Trump-appointed US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta in Venice. The ambassador's stop — on his personal yacht — is part of a tour markin…
Iran threatens 'full-scale' offensive if US keeps bombing
An Iranian general warned no border will be safe if the US strikes continue past the next few days. Meanwhile, the US rejected Tehran's claims that two oil tankers exploded near t…
India: Police move activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital on court orders
New Delhi's police have asked people to vacate the Jantar Mantar site where Wangchuk, students and supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party have been camping in protest of the edu…
Taco Bell lettuce tied to diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak
US health officials linked iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell to an outbreak of the parasite cyclospora, which causes “explosive” diarrhea. Health officials warn that the contami…
Gaza officials say several killed in Israeli strike
Palestinian health and civil defense officials said at least eight people were killed while attending a funeral. Israel's military said it had struck a "terrorist cell" from the I…
Germany’s 5,000 heat deaths: What the numbers reveal
More than 5,100 people in Germany died from heat-related causes this year until the end of June, the Robert Koch Institute reports. But how can researchers prove that someone died…
Canada wildfires: Smoke choking major US cities
Air quality warnings have been issued in major US cities due to dense wildfire smoke from Canada. FIFA World Cup organizers are "monitoring closely" the smoky conditions.
Japan revises imperial succession rules, but still excludes women
Parliament has adjusted imperial succession laws in the country, seeking to ensure the royal line endures, but maintained the bar on women emperors. A popular princess, Aiko, woul…
Why the US is going after the International Criminal Court
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ramped up his criticism of the International Criminal Court in The Hague. His gloves-off approach could have far-reaching consequences for th…
West Indies cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers dies
Sir Garfield Sobers, considered one of the game's greatest all-rounders, died aged 89.
Uganda halts school trips as bus crash kills 20 kids
A school bus in Uganda has crashed during its return to Kampala from a trip to the Sipi Falls. The government has temporarily halted all school trips in response, as families mour…
How conflict in Congo, Sudan and Yemen is fueling the spread of disease
Whether fast-spreading cholera in Sudan and Yemen or the Ebola virus in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), outbreaks of disease tend to be especially deadly when they tak…
Germany news: Merz, Macron plan closer nuclear cooperation
Germany is expected to soon take part in a nuclear drill with France, Germany's Merz said after meeting France's Macron. It comes as Franco-German ties face an unclear future as F…
Germany debates surrogacy and hypocrisy
Former Health Minister Jens Spahn of the conservative CDU, who opposed legalizing surrogacy in Germany, has become a father with the help of a surrogate mother in the US.
Merz and Macron: A Franco-German week of harmony
Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel Macron did everything they could this week to demonstrate a close partnership. This is likely because both fear that the next French president could be…
Cities are getting smarter about water and other eco wins
From flood-resistant infrastructure to new ways of securing drinking water, cities are adapting to the growing climate pressures of a hotter, drier world. Plus, tourists pitching …
Sao Tome and Principe balances global powers
As voters head to the polls, Sao Tome and Principe is attracting international scrutiny. A military agreement with Russia has heightened interest in the strategically located arch…
Ukraine: Several killed and injured in Russian strikes
Russia carried out deadly strikes across Ukraine overnight that hit residential areas, while Ukraine said drone strikes in the Black Sea hit 12 Russian vessels.
Meet Andy Burnham, Britain's next prime minister
Andy Burnham was confirmed as Keir Starmer's successor as British prime minister. The former Manchester mayor became a leading figure in the Labour Party and one of the UK's most …
Fact check: Trump revives US election fraud claims
In a primetime address, US President Donald Trump alleged Chinese voter interference in the 2020 US election. DW examined the declassified documents behind his claims.