Moscow has escalated its pressure on Telegram, accusing the platform of hosting tools used to coordinate deadly attacks and sabotage across Russia.

Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, at least two women were killed after a shopping mall partially collapsed in the town of Kashima.

The US military said it thwarted an "attempted surprise attack" by Iran that came after a days-long lull in fighting. Meanwhile, Israel's Netanyahu hailed an "excellent" meeting with Trump. Follow DW.

Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, at least two women were killed after a shopping mall partially collapsed in the town of Kashima.

Police in Guyana have charged three men with murder in connection to a recent ferry capsizing that killed 73 and left 30 missing. Some lawmakers, however, blame government officials for the deadly accident.

Record-low water levels on the Rhine are forcing cargo vessels to run with sharply reduced loads, driving up transport costs. Economists warn the disruption could wipe out Germany's already weak summer growth.

French President Emmanuel Macron has activated the EU civil protection mechanism to help combat devastating wildfires. The system has become increasingly effective, yet it will reach its limits in the summer of 2026.

US President Donald Trump is considering airstrikes against the Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM in Mali, according to multiple reports. Analysts say such attacks might weaken the jihadists but would not address the core issues.

Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, many deaths are feared after a shopping mall partially collapsed in Kumamoto.

No friends, no dating, no problem? Many influencers are presenting social isolation as a lifestyle. But experts warn of the consequences.

Though Iran continues to attack vessels as leverage in its war with the United States, data show that several shippers continue to transit the waterway.

After days of confusion, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reshuffled his cabinet. Conservative politicians fear that this will not help with the prospects in the upcoming state elections.

Trump and Netanyahu's meeting will be the first since the US-Israeli attacks on Iran which prompted the war. Meanwhile, Washington has confirmed a new round of Israeli-Lebanese talks. Follow DW for more.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy traveled to Portsmouth for UK PM Andy Burnham's first meeting with a foreign leader since taking office. The UK pledged "unwavering support" in Ukraine's ongoing defense against Russia.

After days of confusion, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reshuffled his cabinet. Conservative politicians fear that this will not help with the prospects in the upcoming state elections.

The community service bill offers community service as an alternative to prison sentences, particularly for minor offenses. It's meant to decongest Ghana's prisons and prevent overcrowding once it's signed into law.

The resignation of India's education minister amounts to a stunning victory for the youth-led "Cockroach" protest movement. The bigger question is if this political momentum turns into a lasting platform for more reform.

Iran has not asked to resume talks with the US, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said. He added that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and that messages are being relayed through mediators. DW has more.

German conservatives are calling for a tougher course on suspected Islamists after the deadly Christopher Street Day attack in Berlin. The presumed attacker was released from detention this May. DW has the latest.

The attack at a Berlin Pride event is only the most recent incident on a long list where vehicles were used as weapons. The US, Canada, and China also saw similar attacks in recent years.

The picturesque village of Vlkolinec in Slovakia has been on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 1993. Vlkolinec was recently in the headlines for wanting to be taken off the list. DW visited the village to find out why.

Clayton's appointment comes as Trump lately has renewed false claims about the 2020 election, drawing scrutiny over the administration's handling of intelligence agencies ahead of the midterms.

Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, at least two women were killed after a shopping mall partially collapsed in the town of Kashima.

The meeting between the US President and the Israeli Prime Minister is the first since the start of the war on Iran. Meanwhile, Iran has executed two men in relation to anti-government protests. Follow DW for more.

Berlin Pride suspect Abdul B. pledged allegiance to the "Islamic State" in a video filmed prior to the attack. Meanwhile, Germany's center-left wants constitutional protections for LGBTQ+. DW has more.

US President Donald Trump is considering airstrikes against the Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM in Mali, according to multiple reports. Analysts say such attacks might weaken the jihadists but would not address the core issues.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived at the White House seeking for stronger military cooperation, as Kyiv and Moscow intensify long-range strikes amid stalled peace efforts.

As heat waves buckle its Autobahn, Germany is still paving roads for a past climate. Engineers know how to fix it — so what's the holdup?

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are strategic defense partners, but experts say there are limits to how far Islamabad can go in opposing Iran-backed Houthis.

Bernadette Amani joined Bayern Munich in January and is now captaining Ivory Coast in their first WAFCON in 12 years. Getting to the top has hasn't been a straight path for the newly crowned German double winner.

Germany's center-left wants to add sexual identity to the constitution’s anti-discrimination protections. The push comes as part of the response to a deadly weekend attack near Pride celebrations in Berlin. DW has more.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the United States to press for stronger military cooperation, as Kyiv and Moscow intensify long-range strikes amid stalled peace efforts.

D4vd is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in 2025. Prosecutors allege that he dismembered her body and drove around with her decomposing remains in his car.

A shooting at a Seattle food festival left at least three people dead and four others wounded. The police took the suspect into custody.

Driven by social media satire, a Gen-Z-led "Cockroach" protest movement spurned by grievances over an exam scandal caused a shake-up in India's government. DW spoke with a few of them in New Delhi.

Peru's new president, Keiko Fujimori, has promised more security and investment. As she takes office, she'll have to find space for the South American nation amid Washington and Beijing's geopolitical rivalry.

The latest US data shows measles cases up to mid-July 2026 totaled more than all the cases in 2025. Experts blame a fall in vaccination and warn people have forgotten measles can be life-threatening.

Cars are being used as weapons, to ram, kill and maim innocent people. The reasons why are not always clear, nor are solutions to preventing such attacks.

Most people have only heard of the plague as the disease that ravaged Europe in the Middle Ages. But it's still around today, such as in Madagascar, and just as lethal as ever.

A shooting at a Seattle food festival left at least three people dead and five others wounded. The police took the suspect into custody.

Heat, drought, heavy rain and late frosts are taking a toll on German farmers. They increasingly respond with adapted varieties, new crops, modern breeding techniques and modified farming methods.

Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, at least two women were killed after a shopping mall partially collapsed in the town of Kashima.

The US military said it thwarted an "attempted surprise attack" by Iran that came after a days-long lull in fighting. Meanwhile, Israel's Netanyahu hailed an "excellent" meeting with Trump. Follow DW.

Migration authorities have said gangs are trafficking ever more people to East Asian online scam centers. The UN says some 300,000 people from more than 80 countries are currently being exploited and abused.

FIFA has announced plans to form a commercial subsidiary and to sell a non-controlling interest to private investors. It needs approval from member associations, but is claiming that it will benefit them financially.

Following the Islamist terror attack at Berlin Pride, rumors, false claims and misleading videos have been spreading on social media. DW Fact check examines some of the most widely shared claims.

Poland's constitutional court has overturned plans to recognize same-sex marriages that took place in other EU member states. This defies an order from the EU's top court and could set up a clash on the matter.

Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, many are feared dead after a shopping mall partially collapsed in the town of Kahima.

Vacation rental bookings through online platforms have climbed to a new record in Germany. The figures reveal major regional differences in where certain tourists like to go.

Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit Southern Japan. According to media reports, multiple houses collapsed, with some people trapped inside the damaged buildings.

A suit has been brought alleging mass surveillance and data collection of "Cockroach" movement protestors. DW has more.

A fresh spell of extreme heat, driven by climate change, is expected to intensify some of Europe's worst wildfires in decades, stretching firefighting resources.

Pirates have captured our imagination for centuries. With "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced," gamers can now head off on another pirate adventure. How has our concept of pirates evolved with pop culture?

Chad's Foreign Ministry has announced plans to leave the International Criminal Court. It said that its effectiveness was "limited and uneven." Chad's leader is a military officer accused of repressing the opposition.

With Spain declaring an emergency, France seeking EU help and Canada dealing with more than 900 hot spots, wildfires are out of control. Monocultures and climate change are partly to blame but can we stop the burning?

Following the terrorist attack on Berlin's Pride parade, the Christopher Street Day parade, politicians and security experts are demanding consequences.

In a strongly worded open statement, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit out at those he says were too "consumed by hate and criticism" to enjoy the tournament. Infantino brushed off a number of corruption concerns.

As France and Spain battle some of their worst wildfires in years, the French government is holding a crisis meeting. A fire-generated storm cloud over France has added to fears of more outbreaks.

Greta Thunberg attended a celebratory rally organized by Indian students in London after major successes for the CJP movement. Follow DW for more.

On Saturday, a vehicle drove into a crowd near a Christopher Street Day celebration in what is being regarded as an attack on the LGBTQ+ community. The main suspect has since been confronted and shot dead.