Hiroshima survivors warn against Japan's rearmament
On the anniversary of the atomic bombings, survivors and activists tell DW Japan's military buildup risks eroding its longstanding commitment to pacifism.
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Hungary's Lake Velence is drying up
Hungary is feeling the heat. The country's third-largest lake is shrinking, the Danube is running low, and soaring temperatures could force the country's only nuclear power plant to shut down.
Gaza peace plan: Will US pressure Israel to accept it?
Reports suggest US President Donald Trump would be "very disappointed" if Israel doesn't agree to a new peace plan for Gaza, announced last week. But how far would the US go to make that happen?
New Gaza peace plan: Will US pressure Israel to accede?
Reports suggest US President Donald Trump would be "very disappointed" if Israel doesn't agree to a new peace plan for Gaza, announced last week. But how far would the US go to make that happen?
South Sudan: How climate change can result in toxic water
Years of flooding have resulted in disastrous water pollution in South Sudan's main oil region. As communities, scientists and health workers scramble for solutions, the long-term impacts of the crisis is yet to emerge.
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What does Zambia's opposition stand without Edgar Lungu?
The death of former President Edgar Lungu reshaped opposition politics in Zambia ahead of the August 13 general election. Analysts say the vote will test whether his legacy can keep opposition supporters united.
Is Bangladesh backtracking on post-Hasina reforms?
Two years after a student-led uprising toppled PM Sheikh Hasina, critics say Bangladesh's reform momentum is fading as political divisions deepen and key changes stall.
Iran: Is Reza Pahlavi's political star fading?
Once seen as a leading opposition figure, Pahlavi now faces questions about his political relevance in Western capitals and inside Iran.
Dry Danube River threatens nuclear power in Romania, Hungary
Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant was operating at about 10% of capacity because of a lack of cooling riverwater. In Romania, the military blew up a rock outcrop in a bid to improve water flow to the Cernavoda plant.
Ceuta: EU calls borders a 'shared European responsibility'
The European Commission has offered Morocco more support at the border to Ceuta and Melilla, and called for "united action" from the bloc on border security. Its interior ministers will discuss the issue on Tuesday.
Can PM Modi reconnect with India's Gen Z?
Student protests exposed a growing disconnect between PM Narendra Modi's BJP and young Indians. Experts say reels alone won't close it.
Russia: Bridge-building with North Korea
In the far east, well away from world events, Russia and North Korea are building their first road connection. The project has set alarm bells ringing in Ukraine.
Cuba suffers yet another nationwide blackout
Cuba's electricity grid has collapsed again after three nationwide blackouts in July. The power failure comes amid a US-imposed oil blockade on the communist island.
Man arrested over death of British woman found in suitcase in Athens
The body of Scottish national Elisabeth-Jane Ross was discovered last month in a suitcase in a derelict building in Athens.
The Nazi genocide of Roma and Sinti was long overlooked. Here's how eastern Europe remembers it
In 2015, the EU designated August 2 as the European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day. In Germany, the day is marked with memorial services, educational activites and public addresses. And in eastern Europe?
Moscow restaurant blast a 'brutal terror attack,' mayor says
The deadly explosion outside an upscale Moscow restaurant at Kudrinskaya Square was a "brutal terror attack," Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said, promising the perpetrators would be punished. But many questions remain.
Poland: Prime Minister Tusk defies anti-Ukrainian violence
Anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland is on the rise, with numerous attacks against refugees from the war in Ukraine. Prime Minister Donald Tusk has spoken out against the violence and warned of the danger from Russia.
Poland: Prime minister Tusk defies anti-Ukrainian violence
Anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland is on the rise, with numerous attacks against refugees from the war in Ukraine. Prime Minister Donald Tusk has spoken out against the violence and warned of the danger from Russia.
On the front line of Europe's battle against wildfires
French firefighters have won out over a massive blaze, with almost 200,000 evacuees returning home. But Europe's climate-fueled wildfire season is far from over.
Hungary to shut sole nuclear plant for first time on Sunday
Record-low water levels on the Danube forced the Paks plant offline, leaving Hungary facing a potential power crunch.
Homemade bomb goes off outside upscale Moscow restaurant state officials say
Russian authorities said the blast occurred outside a restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square when a woman allegedly carrying explosives was stopped by a security guard.
Homemade bomb goes off outside upscale Moscow restaurant
Russian authorities said the blast occurred outside a restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square when a woman allegedly carrying explosives was stopped by a security guard.
How does eastern Europe commemorate the Roma Holocaust?
In 2015, the EU designated August 2 as the European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day. In Germany, the day is marked with memorial services, educational activites and public addresses. And in eastern Europe?
War in Ukraine: Why Crimea has become a strategic target
Ukraine has stepped up attacks on Russian logistics centers and energy facilities in Crimea. What are the consequences for local supplies, and how does Kyiv hope this strategy will affect the course of the war?
As tourism surges in Mexico, so does the risk of human trafficking, with women and children most at risk
By May, a record-breaking 20 million tourists had visited Mexico so far in 2026. But with increased tourism comes a heightened risk of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Women and children are most vulnerable.
Sudan civil war: When drones strike the classroom
Children in Sudan's besieged city of el-Obeid are afraid to go to school as drone attacks hit civilian infrastructure. Aid groups warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Humanoid robots: Trump's latest China trade battle?
The US has banned foreign-made humanoid robots — a market dominated by Chinese tech firms. Although Washington cited national security risks, analysts think Trump is buying time for US robot makers to catch up.
India's 'Cockroach' protesters face ongoing legal pressure
After forcing the resignation of India's education minister, student activists say a crackdown continues despite government promises to drop criminal cases against protesters.
Small insects, big damage: The global ant trade is booming
Legal or not, the trade in African ants bound for Europe is booming. What do hobbyists find appealing about these insects, and what risks does the trade pose to ecosystems, including power outages?
Spain's PM visits Ceuta after thousands breached border
Thousands of people continued pouring into Ceuta from Morocco during the night, after Spanish police lost control of the border. The head of the city government estimated that 60,000 people had entered.