Donald Trump says the US is considering a "possible reduction" of its forces in Germany just days after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being 'humilitated' by Iran's leadership.

The battle over the next long-term EU budget has begun. The EU's institutions have staked out their positions and are seeking significantly more funding, but it is the 27 member states that will ultimately decide.

With the rules-based world order "under stress," Germany is on a mission to gain a coveted seat at the United Nations' top table. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told DW why diplomacy still matters.

UK police have declared the stabbing of two men in a traditionally Jewish area of London as a "terrorist incident." The victims are in a stable condition. Prime Minister Starmer called the incident "deeply concerning."

Banned from playing football and sent into exile, Afghanistan's women's team has had to fight to regain international status. That newly awarded recognition is a "hard slap to the face" of the Taliban, a player told DW.

A large number of firetrucks were mobilized to the Cologne Cathedral after a churchwarden reported the smell of smoke.

An attack on a Shiite place of worship in Herat killed least 11 people. While the Taliban have pledged protection, a sense of structural vulnerability is growing within the Shiite community.

Taking a cue from the ousting of Hungary's long-time leader, Viktor Orban, two Israeli opposition figures have joined forces to try to unseat Prime Minister Netanyahu.

As the film starring Sandra Hüller is released in Germany, DW talked to director Markus Schleinzer about why women passing as men inspired his historical drama, and why it's a current topic.

Venezuela's economy is opening sectors to foreign firms, and that could pay off for the few German companies that have stuck it out through years of decline.

Even before Peter Magyar takes office as Hungary's prime minister, he is looking to unlock €10 billion in EU funding ahead of an August deadline. Talks with Ursula von der Leyen come as part of a post-Orban EU reset.

Meta is the company behind some of the world's most popular sites like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

Europe's climate extremes have hit new highs — but renewables are now supplying nearly half of the continent's electricity.

Europe's climate extremes have hit new highs — but renewables are now supplying nearly half of the continent's electricity.

Until now, definitions of what constitutes rape under criminal law had varied significantly across the EU, ranging from "only yes means yes" to "only no means no."

Venezuela was once a key destination for German industry. However, after nearly 30 years of socialism, only a handful of German companies remain active there. That could change if the nation opens up to foreign firms.

Rescue teams are celebrating what they hope is a major win weeks into efforts to assist a stranded humpback whale. "Timmy" has been coaxed onto a special barge that will help steer him back towards the Atlantic.

After jihadist attacks killed Mali's defense minister and hit several cities, the unrest now poses a serious threat to the ruling junta, analysts say.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Israel of "purchasing stolen goods," namely grain from regions occupied by Russia. Ukraine summoned Israel's ambassador on Monday, and now it says another such ship has docked.

Tokyo has scrapped a decades-old ban on exporting lethal weapons, aiming to bolster allies as security tensions with China and North Korea intensify.

The royal couple laid a bouquet at the September 11 Memorial and met with victim's families.

The price of Brent crude oil has soared as Iran continues to block traffic through the Strait of Hormuz amid a US blockade on its ports. The Pentagon put the cost of war at about $25 billion. Follow DW for the latest.

With Tuareg-led rebels saying the ruling junta in Mali will fall "sooner or later" and demanding the withdrawal of Russian troops, the French Foreign Ministry has called on French nationals to leave the country.

The scaled back parade comes amid increasing Ukrainian attacks deep into mainland Russia, including the capital Moscow. The last time a Victory day parade was held without weaponry display was in 2007.

The Cabinet has greenlit a health care draft law designed to lower insurance rates. The bill heads to parliament next, but doctors' associations and patient protection advocates say it amounts to austerity measures.

The European Parliament has backed a consent-based definition of rape. But what constitutes rape under criminal law still varies significantly across the bloc.

Mamata Banerjee's TMC and Narendra Modi's BJP are locked in a high-stakes battle in the final round of voting. Meanwhile, a Dalit man talks about his experiences with the Indian diaspora in Germany. DW has the latest.

The UN rights office reports executions, mass arrests and a sweeping crackdown in Iran during the war, with thousands detained. Meanwhile, the country's currency has hit a record low. DW has the latest.

With the rules-based world order "under stress," Germany is on a mission to gain a coveted seat at the United Nation’s top table. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told DW why diplomacy still matters.

The United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC to pump more oil on its own terms. The break strips Saudi Arabia of a key partner and adds to growing uncertainty over the cartel’s future.

Buffer zones occupy a grey area in international humanitarian law, as rules around them in contemporary warfare are not particularly clear.

The Cabinet hopes to sign off on core points of its 2027 budget, so it can start to move through parliament. Germany already plans massive borrowing next year, before adequately factoring in Iran-based costs. Follow DW.

Narwhals are fleeing Canada's far north. Researchers suspect a link to noise pollution from increasing ship traffic.

Donald Trump's picture will soon appear in limited edition passports, commemorating the United States' 250th year of independence. It is the latest effort to slap Trump's face on US institutions and documents.

A US backed gas pipeline could help Bosnia cut reliance on Russian energy. But Brussels warns that a deal with a company linked to Trump allies could put the country's EU hopes at risk.

It would be the second time the Justice Department under Donald Trump has indicted Comey. Comey is a frequent critic of the president.

As the number of women of childbearing age declines in Germany, birth rates are projected to continue falling. The German Family Association says family-unfriendly structural policies are to blame.

As politicians gear up for the 2027 elections, millions of Nigerians face a worsening security situation. Analysts say President Tinubu's recent cabinet reshuffle aims to rebuild public trust.

The United Arab Emirates is withdrawing from the OPEC and OPEC+ oil cartels as the Iran war drives a historic energy shock and rattles the global economy.

Greek police are looking for a gunman, reportedly aged 89, who opened fire on a social security office and a courthouse in central Athens, wounding several, local media reports say.

The Trump administration is appealing lower court orders that blocked it from immediately ending temporary protected status for people from Haiti and Syria.

Comey is charged with acting "knowingly and willfully" to threaten the life of the president and of transmitting threats across state lines. His attorney says the case ​is a "vindictive prosecution."

The number of teenage victims of bullying is rising in Ukrainian schools. Experts attribute this to war trauma and chronic stress among teenagers.

The European Parliament voted for a consent-based definition of rape. But what constitutes rape under criminal law still varies significantly across the bloc.

Talks between Ghana and the US over a bilateral healthcare deal have stalled, after Accra voiced concerns regarding sensitive data sharing. Several African countries have pushed back on the deals, while some have signed.

Though they work in different fields and countries, what unites them is their focus on a Europe in transition: Arvo Pärt, Anita Raja and Prodromos Tsinikoris have been awarded the 2026 Goethe Medal.

Supply chain disruptions, higher energy and freight prices, and reliance on Chinese APIs are squeezing margins, raising the risk of higher drug prices and potential shortages.

British police arrested a man after two people were stabbed in Golders Green, an area of north London with a large Jewish population. A Jewish community security organization said the wounded people were being treated.

The influential former prime minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, is set to be released from prison in May. He was serving a one-year prison term for corruption that began in September.

Yoon has also been handed a life sentence for leading an insurrection in a separate trial. The prison sentences follow his failed attempt to impose martial law in 2024.

The European Parliament has backed plans to boost the EU's long-term budget and introduce new taxes to support farming and poorer regions. The proposals have set up a clash with member states, including Germany.

Voting began in the last round of elections in West Bengal, where Mamata Banerjee's TMC and Narendra Modi's BJP are locked in a high-stakes battle. DW has the latest.

During a state dinner at the White House, US President Donald Trump said that Britain's King Charles III had agreed that Iran could not possess nuclear weapons. Trump also said that Iran had been "militarily defeated."

It is the second time the Justice Department under Donald Trump has indicted Comey. Comey is a frequent critic of the president.

King Charles becomes the second British monarch to address both chambers of the US Congress. Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, are visiting Washington for an official state visit.

The German defense minister said Ukraine was quick to develop new, battlefield-tested technologies. And the German government announced several measures to increase defense cooperation between the two countries.

King Charles is set to become the second-ever British monarch to address both chambers of the US Congress. Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, are visiting Washington for an official state visit.

It is unclear how negotiations between the US and Iran will proceed, and a breakthrough seems far off. DW looks at who is calling the shots in Tehran.

While politicians are busy strategizing for the 2027 elections, millions of Nigerians face worsening insecurity. Meanwhile, President Tinubu's recent cabinet reshuffle aims to win back citizens' trust, analysts say.

Kim Keon Hee, wife of Yoon Suk Yeol, now faces a four-year jail sentence on charges of stock manipulation and bribery. The court also found she accepted gifts from a contentious church, knowing it expected favors.