German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is kicking off a trip to Asia. And veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will take to the field with the national squad in Germany's first match of the 2026 World Cup. DW has more.

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in the Italian capital for rival protests. The rallies took place after a proposed bill seeking measures against migrants secured enough support to be brought before parliament.

Protesters condemned the scenes of anti-immigrant violence seen earlier in the week, which were in response to an alleged knife attack by a Sudanese refugee.

Human rights organizations accuse the UAE of supporting the RSF militia, which has seen a number of high-profile defections to the Sudanese Armed Forces. Meanwhile, the civilian population continues to suffer.

This year's ILA Berlin Air Show is breaking records, primarily because of the booming defense sector, which is reaping billions in contracts as a result of wars and crises.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the US and Iran are closing in on an agreement, with "finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours."

The firm said it was ordered to block foreign nationals from accessing its state of the art Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models on national security grounds.

The leader of the Venezuela-based Tren de Aragua gang has died in a US strike, US President Donald Trump says. The gang has been labeled a terrorist organization by Washington.

On June 14, Swiss voters will be able to decide on a far-right initiative to curb future immigration. What will it mean for the economy — and the country's European neighbors — if they approve the proposal?

Thomas Partey, who has pleaded not guilty to several rape and sexual assault charges in the United Kingdom, has been refused a Canadian visa. He will therefore miss his team's World Cup game against Panama in Toronto.

Iran's foreign minister and the US president have both stated that an agreement to end the war in Iran could be imminent. Mediators in Pakistan say they are working "to finalize the next steps." DW has more.

Germany's defense minister says the government needs time to evaluate a bid for a new possible military jet project. A nine-year Franco-German endeavor, the FCAS, collapsed this week. DW has the latest.

The US and Iran may be nearing a breakthrough, according to Donald Trump. DW looks at what has emerged so far, and the key risks and challenges shaping any possible agreement.

Germany aims to further reduce the number of new asylum seekers. The reformed EU asylum law (CEAS) came into effect on Friday, but experts say it is unlikely to achieve all it sets out to do.

Experts say bears are less afraid of humans as hunter numbers fall, pushing them beyond their traditional habitats in search of food.

The United States and Iran have signaled possible progress toward a preliminary deal to end the conflict. Claims of a draft agreement have come from President Donald Trump and Iranian state-linked media. DW has more.

The 2026 World Cup will be the Bayern Munich defender's first for Germany. This moment has been a long time coming.

Considered German football's X factor during Euro 2024, Julian Nagelsmann enters the 2026 World Cup with more questions than optimism.

US President Donald Trump cancelled threatened strikes and said a deal could be signed as soon as the weekend. Tehran, on the other hand, said "it has not reached a final conclusion."

A video of a knife attack sparked racist riots across the Northern Irish capital Belfast on Monday, with violence has now spreading across the United Kingdom. Keir Starmer says there will be "no tolerance" for rioters.

Berlin played host to the 9th annual Creative Bureaucracy Festival this week, where highly-motivated public service workers explained why a healthy democracy needs a functioning state.

Mediator Pakistan has said the deal could be finalized "in the next 24 hours," but Iran says an agreement is unlikely to be confirmed on Sunday. DW has more.

A multibillion-dollar submarine deal between India and Germany reflects New Delhi's push for military self-reliance — and Berlin's growing interest in the Indo-Pacific.

Rabe Abubakar was abducted along with his wife by so-called bandits in the northwest. A government statement said he died from complications related to diabetes and hypertension.

Germany was required to incorporate the EU Pay Transparency Directive into its national law, but it has missed the deadline.

A multibillion-dollar submarine deal between India and Germany reflects New Delhi’s push for military self-reliance — and Berlin’s growing interest in the Indo-Pacific.

After dozens of promised peace deals, Donald Trump claims an agreement with Iran is now close. Still, fighting continues in the Strait of Hormuz and the global economy remains captive to the conflict. DW has the latest.

Human rights organizations accuse the UAE of supporting the RSF militia, which has seen a number of high-profile defections to the Sudanese Armed Forces. Meanwhile, the civilian population continues to suffer.

Paramount has been given the green light to take over Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion, including its subsidiary CNN, fueling fears of media censorship and increased control over the US entertainment industry.

Elon Musk's SpaceX company has floated on the Nasdaq stock exchange, with shares climbing more than 25% above the opening price. This makes Musk the world's first paper trillionaire, at least by market capitalization.

The US and Iran have signaled possible progress toward a preliminary deal to end the war. Then the US president called Iran dishonest and accused it of misrepresenting the terms of a possible agreement. DW has more.

Judges in Bavaria drew a distinction between standard search engine results and AI-generated summaries. They ruled that tech giants themselves are responsible for the content of answers provided by AI.

Curacao is the smallest nation ever to qualify for a World Cup. The Caribbean island is abuzz ahead of their first match on football's biggest stage – against four-time champions Germany.

Bulgaria's new government has banned state arms supplies to Ukraine. The ban does not, however, affect commercial exports, raising the question as to whether the move was aimed more at a domestic audience than at Kyiv.

Hamburg airport was shut down Friday when a man mistakenly entered a restricted security area. A report on Timmy the stranded whale found the animal drifted for days before dying after being freed. DW has the latest.

Considered a superstar of pop art, the UK painter was one of the world's most influential artists during his lifetime.

The arrests come amid a growing struggle for women in Afghanistan who've been practically barred from society under Taliban rule.

Good news about the state of the planet might seem to be in short supply, but it's out there. Each week, DW's environment desk brings you what went right.

The verdict marks the latest legal blow for South Korea's impeached former leader Yoon Suk Yeol, who has already been sentenced to life in prison earlier this year.

Every other month, researchers find new uses for GLP-1 agonist drugs, like Mounjaro and Ozempic — now even as a treatment for substance abuse. It's classic drug repurposing, a technique that saved lives during COVID.

Donald Trump suggested that an initial peace deal could be signed on Sunday, but Iran has cast doubt on that timeline. Meanwhile, Israel keeps up strikes on Lebanon. DW has the latest.

A mayor has died after being shot in an attack in southern Mexico, prosecutors said. Violence targeting local officials is a pressing issue in the country.

Desperate to get hold of tickets for the football World Cup, many fans face being scammed by sites set up to sell fake tickets. Here's how to make sure you don't fall into the trap.

Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon after the deal is signed. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had said the "finalization likely expected in the next 24 hours." Follow DW for more.

The number of migrants deported is not yet clear, but it is believed to be around two dozen. The Trump administration has signed controversial deals with several African countries to deport migrants it cannot send home.

Germany is to play World Cup debutant Curacao on Sunday at its first appearance in this year's soccer championship. And another German-French defense project seems to be in jeopardy. DW has more.

A viral comedy show clip has triggered discussions about whether paying for a date creates expectations of intimacy, highlighting broader concerns about consent. DW has more.

A woman, believed to be in her 30s, sustained critical injuries after being bitten by a shark off Sydney's Coogee Beach.

SpaceX floated on the Nasdaq stock exchange on Friday, with shares trading 25% above the opening price at one point. The IPO has made Musk the world's first trillionaire, at least on paper.

Germany aims to further reduce the number of new asylum seekers. The reformed EU asylum law (CEAS) came into effect on Friday, but experts say it is unlikely to achieve all it sets out to do.

Germany's research minister Dorothee Bär says German students' situation is "very privileged" and has rejected reform of the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG), in the process turning many students against her.

The US and Iran have signaled possible progress toward a preliminary deal to end the war. Then the US president called Iran dishonest and accused it of misrepresenting the terms of a possible agreement. DW has more.

In the Sahel countries of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, military rulers are increasingly clamping down on press freedom and freedom of expression. Many journalists, bloggers and activists have been forced into exile.

India is preparing to place its largest-ever military drone order, a procurement worth more than $2 billion that could rapidly expand the country's unmanned warfare capabilities.

Under Viktor Orban, the Roma community was kept at the very bottom of the social ladder. His successor is taking a stand against antiziganism. But can Hungarian Roma expect fundamental changes?

The United States and Iran have signaled possible progress toward a preliminary deal to end the conflict. Claims of a draft agreement have come from President Donald Trump and Iranian state-linked media. DW has more.

Defending India's energy ties with Moscow at a conference in Helsinki, India's foreign minister S Jaishankar said the US asked India to buy Russian oil. Also, a fire in Delhi killed three. DW has the latest.

The handbag promoted as the "world's first T. rex leather product" didn't find a buyer at auction. Is it more chicken than dinosaur?

The Thai king's eldest daughter has died at the age of 47 after a prolonged illness, the royal palace said in a statement.

Cairo faces criticism from its Gulf allies that support against Iran has been lacking. But Egypt's priority is to shield its fragile economy from the fallout of a widening conflict.