China's Xi urges 'all-out' efforts amid deadly storms
China is reeling from multiple extreme weather events, including tornadoes and thunderstorms. Many people have died, hundreds are injured and thousands have been evacuated.
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How drones transformed Iran's relationships with its proxies
Drone production, technology transfer and training have enabled Iran's regional allies to operate with far greater independence. Has this network become too resilient to be dismantled through military strikes?
Attacks on Kyiv ahead of NATO summit: What is Putin's goal?
Kyiv suffered heavy Russian strikes ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara. Experts say Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to send a message.
How drones transformed Iran's Axis of Resistance militias in Lebanon, Gaza, Yemen and Iraq
Drone production, technology transfer and training have enabled Iran's regional allies to operate with far greater independence. Has this network become too resilient to be dismantled through military strikes?
Conflict, climate change, cash-strapped: Why poverty persists
With just under five years left to complete the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, a new report shows what's hampering progress. And what the solutions are.
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Philippines' democracy tested by Duterte impeachment trial
Vice President Sara Duterte faces impeachment in a trial that could shape the 2028 presidential race and test public trust in the country's democratic institutions.
Ghana: Uncertainty hangs over new government anti-corruption plan
President John Dramani Mahama wants to build trust by strengthening public accountability. But governance experts say the success of the anti-corruption plan will depend on the consistent enforcement of existing laws.
China's missile test builds on Pacific nuclear deterrence
US allies in the Pacific condemned what Beijing has called a "routine" intercontinental ballistic missile test, which comes as China seeks to demonstrate its growing military capabilities.
Ukraine: Suspect in Monaco bomb attack found dead near Kyiv
Ukrainain prosecutors say the body of the woman suspected of the bombing that targeted businessman Vadym Yermolaiev was found near Kyiv. Police said they had detained two individuals suspected of murdering her.
China's missile tests builds on Pacific nuclear deterrence
US allies in the Pacific condemned what Beijing has called a "routine" intercontinental ballistic missile test, which comes as China seeks to demonstrate its growing military capabilities.
Ukraine: Suspect in Monaco bomb attack found dead in Kyiv
Ukrainain prosecutors say the body of the woman suspected of the bombing that targeted businessman Vadym Yermolaiev was found near Kyiv. Police said they had detained two individuals suspected of murdering her.
Emmanuel Macron visits Syria, 18 months after Assad's fall
The French president landed in Damascus on Monday evening. He's the first EU leader to visit the country since Bashar Assad's sudden downfall and the rise of former militant turned President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Austrian court convicts 2 former Syrian officials of abuse
A Vienna court has convicted two former Syrian security officials, including the former intelligence chief in Raqqa, for offenses including torture and sexual assault against opponents of Bashar Assad's regime.
From north to south, Africa braces for volatile El Nino year
The World Meteorological Association warns that the El Nino climate phenomenon could bring drought, floods and displacement to parts of Africa later this year. Are governments prepared?
Senegal's power struggle: Referendum to decide on constitutional reform
Senegal's constitional reform has caused considerable political uproar. The public will now be asked to vote on the proposed amendments. Under a new constitution, the powers of President Faye would be reduced.
Weapons of long-ago conflicts still haunt people of Laos
As decommissioning teams seek out unexploded ordnance in paddy fields, forests and rural pastures, Laos prepares to host a review conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
Austrian court convicts 2 former Syrian officials of torture
A Vienna court has convicted two former Syrian security officials, includng the former intelligence chief in Raqqa, for offenses including torture and sexual assault against opponents of Bashar Assad's regime.
Weapons of long-ago conflicts still haunt the people of Laos
As decommissioning teams seek out unexploded ordnance in paddy fields, forests and rural pastures, Laos prepares to host a review conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
Can India, Europe build a clean energy supply chain beyond China?
With China dominating every step of the solar energy production chain, governments in India and Europe are looking to reduce their overreliance on a single supplier.
Is Africa ready for El Nino?
Experts warn the El Nino climate phenomenon could bring drought, floods and displacement to parts of Africa later this year. Are governments prepared?
El Nino: Is Africa ready for the perfect storm?
A strong El Nino expected later this year could bring drought, floods and displacement to parts of Africa. Experts say the warnings are clear, but question whether governments can act before disaster strikes.
Firefighters battle wildfires across southern Europe
Wildfires are raging across several parts of southern Europe. They come on the heels of massive heat waves in much of the region.
Iran: Millions flock to Ali Khamenei's funeral procession
Crowds have thronged the streets of Tehran in a procession for Iran's late supreme leader. The huge event is seen as a show of strength by the theocratic regime amid peace negotiations with the US.
Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece, France and Spain
Six countries in southern Europe have been hit by wildfires. One of the blazes, in southwestern France, could affect Monday's third stage of the Tour de France, authorities warn.
Students leave Gaza to continue studies, others in limbo
More than three school years since the start of Israel's war in Gaza, more Palestinian students are restarting studies at universities abroad. Education has yet to return to normal, as schools expand online teaching.
Iran: Pressure on persecuted Baha'i community intensifies
Arrests, torture, mock executions: War has seen the Iranian regime crack down on dissidents of all kinds. Members of the country's Baha'i faith have long been persecuted, but their situation is now worsening.
Why US train travel lags behind Asia and Europe
As flights get pricier and gas prices stay high, more US travelers are turning to trains — and hitting a system built for freight, not people.
Albania PM Rama: Protests a stage for anti-Trump forces
Protesters in Albania say their government is selling the country its nature out to foreign investors and luxury developers. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama tells DW why he thinks people are so upset.
The moral test US founding father Thomas Jefferson failed?
Polish general and freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko presented US founding father Thomas Jefferson with a moral test. Historians still disagree on whether Jefferson passed or not.
Ukraine strikes oil terminals near St. Petersburg in Russia
The long-range strikes are the latest salvo in Ukraine’s expanding campaign to inflict economic damage on Russia and hinder its war machine.