Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected Trump's claim that Tehran wants a deal to end the war. Meanwhile, Germany said it will not play an "active part" in the conflict. DW has more.

A Palestinian family of four has been killed after Israeli forces opened fire on a vehicle in the occupied West Bank. In Gaza, a family of three and a teenage neighbor were killed in an apparent Israeli strike.

Kosovo’s failure to elect a president has again plunged the nation into political deadlock. Now, it could face its third parliamentary election in just over a year. The country's international reputation is taking a hit.

Almost three years into Sudan's war, drone attacks and sexual violence show no signs of relenting. Could intensified international efforts influence the situation?

Bombs, government oppression, and fear are wearing down Iranians. How does trauma build up? And what can help people living with constant stress?

Voters in France are heading to the polls in local elections seen as a litmus test for next year's presidential vote. A main focus will be the mayoral contest in Paris.

The Communist Party has fielded nearly 93% of the total candidates in the election.

President Donald Trump renewed a call for other countries to ensure the safe passage of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran vowed to retaliate if its oil infrastructure is attacked. DW has the latest.

Founded in 1951, the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) was dominated for decades by men with Nazi pasts. Today, the BKA is a central pillar of Germany's security architecture — even on the international stage.

Iran ups the ante in the war, threatening to widen the conflict if its energy infrastructure is attacked. It comes after the US bombed military assets on Iran's Kharg Island.

Belarusian opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova was awarded the Aachen-based prize in 2022 in absentia. She has now collected it after having been released from prison in December.

In poll-bound West Bengal, fights broke out in the center of Kolkata minutes before Modi was scheduled to take the stage. Meanwhile, 11 Indians have been charged in the US for staging fake robberies. DW has more.

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has informed asylum counseling groups of planned cuts to state funding, according to media reports.

Three key moments that shaped Iranian and American attitudes toward each other — and show why mistrust endures.

The death toll of Indians killed in the US-Israel war with Iran has gone up to at least five. Meanwhile, Indians at home are facing higher air fares. DW has more.

A federal judge called the government case "improper" and designed to force Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates or resign. President Trump has railed against him since returning to the White House.

From reconnaissance drones to ground robots, high-tech systems play a key role in Ukraine’s defense. In the Kharkiv region, DW witnessed how they operate firsthand.

US Defense Secretary Hegseth has said Iran's defense industry is nearly destroyed. Meanwhile, six service members were confirmed killed in a plane crash in Iraq as the war enters its second week. More on DW.

The US has further eased sanctions on Russian oil in an attempt to bring soaring energy prices down. The news is a huge boost to the Kremlin, just when it needed one.

At the Impact Academy in Cairo, girls from socially disadvantaged backgrounds learn to box. In a society marked by prejudice and violence against women, they want to go their own way.

Madagascar's strongman leader has appointed Mamitiana Rajaonarison as PM days after dismissing the last government. Rajaonarison previously led the country's financial intelligence and money laundering watchdog.

Viktor Orban is facing his first serious challenge in years in Peter Magyar. The two politicians held rallies on Hungary's national day that outlined very different visions for the country's future.

Five of the seven women who had been granted asylum in Australia have reportedly decided to return to Iran. Concerns about their safety arose after players remained silent during the Iranian national anthem.

Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi is in Moscow to stop forced recruitment of Kenyans to fight against Ukraine. Over 1,000 citizens were reportedly duped by civilian job offers before being sent to the front line.

President Dennis Sassou N'Guesso, 82, seems set to win a fifth term in a row in Sunday's election in the Republic of Congo. Sassou N'Guesso is already one of Africa's longest-serving leaders.

The Indian army said the slain militant, who was killed after he opened fire, was found with "warlike stores." Meanwhile, the government has released new rules to manage the LPG shortage. Follow live

The US president stopped short of outlining satisfactory peace terms. Meanwhile, Iran has continued to strike Gulf countries, threatening to widen attacks if Washington targets Iranian energy infrastructure. Follow DW.

In Instagram posts, Nazi perpetrators are glorified, while their war crimes and role in the Holocaust are omitted. Victims' organizations call it an "attack on the dignity of the survivors."

The US embassy in Caracas has raised the Stars and Stripes for the first time after a hiatus of seven years. Washington's top diplomat said it marked a new era in relations with Venezuela.

Iran ups the ante in the war, threatening to widen the conflict if its oil infrastructure is attacked. It comes after the US bombed military targets on Iran's Kharg Island.

One of Germany's greatest postwar intellectuals, he continuously argued for a robust and inclusive democracy. His passing marks the end of an era.

In poll-bound West Bengal, fights broke out in the center of Kolkata minutes before Modi was scheduled to take the stage. Meanwhile, 11 Indians have been charged in the US for staging fake robberies. DW has more.

Rising oil prices, spurred on by the war in Iran, have exacerbated Nigeria's energy crisis.

No injuries were reported in what Amsterdam's Mayor Femke Halsema described as a "deliberate attack." It follows an arson attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam a day earlier.

The ballistic missile launches came days after Pyongyang had warned of "terrible consequences" over US-South Korea joint military drills.

Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed that Cuba has opened talks with Washington as a US blockade isolates the Caribbean nation. US President Trump has said a deal would be "very easily made" after threatening a "takeover."

From reconnaissance drones to ground robots, high-tech systems play a key role in Ukraine’s defense. In the Kharkiv region, DW witnessed how they operate firsthand.

The United States has further eased sanctions on oil from Russia in an attempt to bring energy prices down as strikes on Iran continue. The news is a huge boost to the Kremlin, just when it needed one.

US Defense Secretary Hegseth has said the US is "ramping up" airstrikes. Meanwhile, six service members were confirmed killed in a plane crash in Iraq as the war enters its second week. More on DW.

US Defense Secretary Hegseth has said the US is "ramping up" airstrikes. Meanwhile, six service members were confirmed killed in a plane crash in Iraq as the war enters its second week. More on DW.

The Academy Awards: too long, too fancy, a bit too pleased with themselves, and still the only thing anyone will be talking about for a bit. So here's DW's moment‑by‑moment Oscars coverage. Follow along.

Bombs, government oppression and fear are wearing down Iranians. How does trauma accumulate? And what can help people endure constant stress?

A Palestinian family of four has been killed after Israeli forces opened fire on a vehicle in the occupied West Bank. In Gaza, a family of three and a teenage neighbor were killed in an apparent Israeli strike.

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine says he has left the country after two months in hiding following January elections. Wine has alleged that the result, which kept President Yoweri Museveni in power, was fradulent.

The far-right AfD is poised for fresh gains in local elections in western Hesse state. As fuel prices soar, German MPs are urging measures to offset the pain. DW has the latest.

Religious brother Joshy George Pottackal, born in India, is to become the first auxiliary bishop of non-European heritage. The diversity of the global Catholic Church is reaching the German episcopate.

Long, daily blackouts ignited by a US oil blockade have pushed Cuban residents to the edge. On Friday, Havana acknowledged talks with the US to diffuse the situation.

President Donald Trump renewed a call for other countries to ensure the safe passage of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran vowed to retaliate if its oil infrastructure is attacked. DW has the latest.

US President Donald Trump claimed "many countries" along with the US will send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Iran threatened retaliation if its oil infrastructure is attacked. DW has the latest.

Trillions of tons of hydrogen lie in Earth's crust. Can a Bavarian geologist unlock this clean and cheap energy source?

Cem Özdemir won the election in Baden-Württemberg partly by abandoning many of his Green Party's core issues. His party is still debating whether this was a good move.

Pakistan's military said it intercepted "rudimentary drones" from Afghanistan. It comes a day after Pakistan launched deadly strikes on Kabul as well as strikes in Kandahar Province.

The death toll of Indians killed in the US-Israel war with Iran has gone up to at least five. Meanwhile, Indians at home are facing higher air fares. DW has more.

Viktor Orban has long been pro-Russia. Now, there are signs that the Kremlin is working to secure his reelection and turning Hungary’s election into a referendum on whether voters want to be closer to the EU or Russia.

President Trump said US forces "obliterated" military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, the hub of its crude exports. He also said the navy will be escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz "very soon." DW has more.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are at risk, with several monuments, including palaces and a historic mosque, already damaged by US and Israeli strikes, which began on February 28.

As Israel and the United States continue to pummel Iran and Iran retaliates with rockets throughout the region, experts say a return to diplomacy is needed to end the war.

Voters in the Republic of the Congo (Brazaville) go to the polls this Sunday to elect their next leader. Many political analysts predict victory for the longtime President Denis Sassou Nguesso.

Many Kosovo Serbs retain Serbian citizenship. They fear that the enforcement from Sunday of Kosovo's Law on Foreigners will mean that they will be treated as foreign nationals and face considerable restrictions.

The Ukrainian president is in Paris for talks with one of Kyiv's staunchest allies. The meeting comes as the US-Israeli war on Iran has removed pressure on Moscow, and derailed Ukraine peace talks.