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Bangkok pub fire kills 27, wounds dozens: What we know
The blaze – one of Thailand’s worst in recent history – also injured more than 70 people, many of them critically.
Tom Cruise unveils remarkable transformation in Digger trailer: ‘I’ve never had something that could challenge me in this way’
The new Alejandro González Iñárritu film sees Cruise playing an eccentric oil baron on a mission to save the worldThe first full length trailer for Alejandro González Iñárritu’s h…
Trump backs Lindsey Graham’s sister to serve rest of Republican’s Senate term
President says appointing Darline Graham Nordone would be ‘fabulous tribute’ to Republican who died on SaturdayGraham’s death triggers a scramble to replace him – what happens nex…
Oil prices leap and stocks fall as Trump reinstates Hormuz blockade on Iranian shipping
Brent crude rises 5% after US president says 20% toll will be imposed on key trade route to cover ‘safety and security’Business live – latest updatesOil prices rose 5% on Monday a…
EU unveils $1bn fund for Gaza war recovery
The scheme falls critically short of the $71bn reportedly needed for Gaza's recovery over the next 10 years.
Watch: Horses evacuated as fire approaches riding centre near Paris
The Fontainebleau forest blaze, described by officials as of 'exceptional scale', continues to rage for the second day.
Gaza Strip: EU conference pledges €900m in donations
The conference in Brussels was attended by Palestinian representatives. The EU's top diplomat said the bloc's support depends on reforms in the Palestinian Authority.
US state attorneys general file lawsuit in effort to block Paramount merger
A bipartisan group argue in lawsuit that $110bn merger would hurt competition and lead to thousands of job lossesA bipartisan group of US state attorneys general are seeking to bl…
Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally
The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.
Person killed in shooting involving ICE agents in US state of Maine
State lawmaker says one person was killed by immigration agents in Biddeford, days after another ICE shooting in Texas.
US imposes new sanctions on Cuba tourism ministry, state-owned companies
The US Treasury Department posted the new directive on its website on Monday.
UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates
The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".
UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates
The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".
Anti-terror police take over probe into death of UK politician Widdecombe
A 28-year-old man has been re-arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.
British couple confirmed to have been killed by deadly wildfires in Spain
Authorities ask for DNA to help identify victims as local government leader says ‘we are in a state of climate chaos’A British couple have been named as two victims of the wildfir…
India thrash England in historic first women’s cricket Test match at Lord’s
England, set a record-breaking target of 457 for victory, were dismissed for 186 shortly before lunch on the final day.
Trump: US will ‘take over’ Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has said the US will ‘take over’ the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Iran of breaking the deal.
Police arrest 12 over suspected far-right threat against Islamic event in Suffolk
Three of those arrested were detained on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, say counter-terrorism policeTwelve people have been arrested, including three on suspicion of conspirac…
Iraqi PM heads to US seeking balance between security and economy
PM Ali al-Zaidi to hold talks with Trump, with energy investment and role of pro-Iran groups likely to dominate agenda.
Germany set to restrict its Freedom of Information Act
Critics fear the reforms could weaken government transparency by curbing civil society's access to official information and limiting requests from foreigners.
Germany set to curb its Freedom of Information Act
The German government wants to amend the Freedom of Information Act. Critics fear this will spell the end of the government's obligation to disclose information.
Iran war: Trump reinstates US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump says the US will restart its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian ships and those doing business with Iran. Follow DW for the latest.
Europe Will Defend Itself ‘With Blood, if Necessary,’ Macron Says
France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, spoke before a meeting of more than 25 allies in Paris, in a show of support for Ukraine and against Russia.
At least 28 killed, 25 critically injured after fire engulfs Bangkok bar
Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape.