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UK: Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour Party leader
The ruling center-left Labour Party has selected Andy Burnham as its new leader, clearing the way for him to replace Keir Starmer as British prime minister.
How new PM Andy Burnham will change UK's international role
From northwest England to the global stage: Andy Burnham becomes Britain's new prime minister on Monday. How will the former mayor of Manchester tackle international affairs?
Japan: 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…
How AI and satellites help fight wildfires
Wildfires are currently raging in Europe, Canada, and elsewhere. To successfully fight these fires, speed is essential. Early detection from space and AI-powered data analysis can…
Iran's oil supply threat extends beyond Strait of Hormuz
Oil and gas producers in the Gulf are seeking alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz as traffic again comes under fire. But is Iran also turning its attention to the pipelines meant…
Gulf exporters turn to pipelines as Hormuz risks grow
Oil and gas producers in the Gulf are seeking alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz as traffic again comes under fire. But is Iran also turning its attention to the pipelines meant…
New Bundesliga TV deal in US prioritizes reach over money
The Bundesliga has a new home on American screens after Germany's top football league left ESPN. The new deal is a sign of the times.
New Bundesliga broadcasting deal in the US: Reach over money
The Bundesliga has a new home on American screens after Germany's top football league left ESPN. The new deal is a sign of the times.
China: Landslide buries buildings, traps people
An undetermined number of people have been reported trapped under a landslide in southwest China. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
China: Landslide buries buildings, traps people in southwest
An undetermined number of people have been reported trapped under a landslide in southwest China. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
Iran war: US hits bridges as Tehran retaliates across region
The US launched a sixth night of strikes on Iran, with Tehran saying attacks on bridges killed several people. Iran has fired retaliatory strikes on US targets across the region. …
Mandela Day: Has South Africa failed his vision?
Three decades after apartheid, many South Africans say Nelson Mandela's vision remains unfulfilled. Inequality, xenophobia and anti-migrant protests continue to test his legacy.
Germany news: Macron and Merz lead bilateral cabinet talks
Berlin and Paris are seeking to deepen security cooperation as ministers meet in western Germany. Meanwhile, a court is set to deliver its verdict on an alleged supporter of the f…
India news: Modi silent as Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike enters 20th day
As Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike entered its 20th day and the "Cockroach" party continued its protest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced criticism for his reluctance to hold pre…
Xi Jinping calls for international cooperation in AI development at WAIC in Shanghai
Xi Jinping marked his first in-person attendance at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, where Xi shared China's vision of AI diplomacy to challenge …
Donald Trump accuses China of meddling in US elections
The US president says he will declassify reports alleging Chinese interference in US elections. He says Beijing obtained 220 million US voter records, calling it a major threat to…
Trump unveils report on alleged Chinese election meddling
Donald Trump announced the declassification of intelligence reports alleging Chinese interference in US elections. He claims Beijing obtained 220 million US voter records, calling…
Iran war: Tehran warns of wider disruption amid US strikes
The US launched a sixth night of strikes on Iran. Tehran has reportedly told Yemen's Houthis to be ready to disrupt Red Sea shipping if Iranian power infrastructure is targeted. F…
Iran war: US military attacks Iran for sixth night running
US Central Command said that a new wave of strikes was launched on Iran. It follows retaliatory strikes from Iran on sites in Jordan and Gulf states. DW has more.
German tenants need better heat protection
Heat waves are becoming longer, hotter and more frequent. Record temperatures have left many tenants struggling. Now Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said the building law needs to b…
Why Gulf states are investing billions in Africa
Wealthy Gulf states are investing billions in African countries. But the nations involved all have different objectives. What's behind the investments and what's in it for African…
Fact check: Claims linking statins to dementia are false
Viral posts claim that a drug widely used to lower cholesterol is contributing to a dementia epidemic. DW Fact Check examined the scientific evidence.
Italy: Ex-highway head sentenced to 12 years for deadly bridge collapse
The collapse of the Morandi bridge in Genoa in 2018 killed 43. The court found the former Italian highway CEO guilty of neglecting maintenance despite prior warnings and sentenced…
Monaco assassination plot takes a new turn
A woman suspected of plotting to assassinate a Ukrainian-Cypriot businessman in Monaco has been found dead in Ukraine. Two men with ties to Ukraine's intelligence services have no…
Germany massively expands federal police powers
The German government has expanded the powers of its federal police, especially in the use of surveillance, AI, and drone defenses. But experts warn of constitutional challenges.
Germany: Gender switch neo-Nazi sent to men's prison
Far-right provocateur Marla Svenja Liebich was transferred to a men's prison after being extradited from the Czech Republic. Authorities say the decision took into account the saf…
Algeria: Fire at orphanage kills 11, including children
A fire at an orphanage in the province of Algiers has killed 11 people and injured 19 more, authorities said. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune expressed his condolences amid his tri…
EU court endorses Spanish PM's contentious Catalan amnesty
The EU's top court has backed a Spanish law giving amnesty to Catalan separatists over the independence referendum. The deal let Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stay in office in 202…
Why America's hospitals keep looking to India for nurses
Thousands of Indian nurses aspire to work in the US, navigating yearslong visa backlogs to fill a growing healthcare workforce shortage.
Germany may make it illegal to deny Israel's right to exist
Germany's upper house of parliament, the Bundesrat, has introduced a bill seeking to ban the questioning of Israel's right to exist. It is now up to the lower house to decide whet…