NASA picks first European astronaut for Artemis mission
Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will be the lead pilot for the Artemis III test flight. The NASA mission is expected to launch in 2027 to test technology for a future moon landing.
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Iran's shelves are full, but wallets are empty. As war drives prices up, Tehran residents say food is slipping out of reach.
Authorities in Iran are trying to alleviate pressure on consumers with food vouchers and raising the minimum wage. However, some residents of Tehran told DW they are finding it hard to make ends meet.
EU proposes entry ban for Russian Ukraine combatants in new sanctions package
The EU's 21st sanctions package includes a provision to deny entry to anyone who has served in Russia's armed forces amid the invasion of Ukraine. It will also target the so-called shadow fleet, banks and cryptocurrency.
Northern Ireland: Police urge calm after 'sickening' Belfast stabbing
Belfast police appealed for calm after a violent knife attack caught on videophone prompted calls for anti-immigration protests. This followed a week of migration-related riots last June in Northern Ireland.
Will Israel's troops take over more of southern Lebanon?
Locals displaced from southern Lebanese towns and cities on evacuation orders from Israel's military now fear Israel will occupy their homes permanently, or continue to expand its invasion.
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US-Israel: What are the allegations of espionage all about?
The Pentagon has reportedly raised Israel's espionage threat level to the US to its highest internal category. While both sides officially deny this, the case remains highly controversial due to the war in Iran.
South Africa migration crisis: Ramaphosa's plan faces doubt
President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled sweeping measures to curb illegal migration. But as tensions rise and anti-migrant protesters remain unconvinced, can his plan end the wave of anti-foreigner protests?
Iranians struggle to buy food as war drives up prices
Authorities in Iran are trying to alleviate pressure on consumers with food vouchers and raising the minimum wage. However, some residents of Tehran told DW they are finding it hard to make ends meet.
Xi calls China–North Korea ties "unbreakable," but Pyongyang's Russia pivot is testing Beijing's leverage.
The Chinese leader's first trip to North Korea in 7 years comes as Pyongyang has moved closer to Russia. Kim Jong Un is likely to seek more access to China's economic power, analysts say.
Ebola outbreak: WHO's Tedros visits Uganda, bordering the DRC Ituri province epicenter
The World Health Organization head is visiting Uganda, praising its "prompt and capable response" to the Ebola outbreak just across the border in DRC's Ituri province. Uganda has logged just a few cases, mainly imported.
Zelenskyy angers Poland with WWII-era name for army unit
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sparked outrage in Poland by choosing a name that carries Nazi connotations for a Ukrainian army unit. Can Polish PM Donald Tusk smooth things over?
Can Xi bring North Korea closer into Beijing's orbit?
The Chinese leader's first trip to North Korea in 7 years comes as Pyongyang has moved closer to Russia. Kim Jong Un is likely to seek more access to China's economic power, analysts say.
Kosovo PM wins snap vote, but with no majority
Sunday's vote, the country's third in just over a year, was marked by low turnout. The country's prolonged political crisis has further debilitated an already ailing economy.
SIPRI: With peace elusive, nuclear weapons make a comeback
Governments are increasingly turning to nuclear deterrence. As the global arms buildup intensifies, so do the risks, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute warns.
Has Zelenskyy forfeited an honor — and Poland's sympathy?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sparked outrage with the renaming of an army unit. Polish President Karol Nawrocki wants to strip him of his country's highest order. Can PM Donald Tusk smooth things over?
Iran is using the war with Israel as cover for increased executions, according to rights groups
Iran already had one of the highest rates of capital punishment in the world. Now, rights groups say, the country is using the current conflict to carry out even more executions, in an attempt to repress dissent.
Reports: Iran uses war as cover for increased executions
Iran already had one of the highest rates of capital punishment in the world. Now, rights groups say, the country is using the current conflict to carry out even more executions, in an attempt to repress dissent.
Sweden mulls prison for young teens as violent crime rises
In the fight against escalating gang crime, Sweden's parliament will vote on plans to hold 13-year-olds criminally responsible and, in serious cases, imprison them. Other European nations are also lowering age limits.
Iran at war: Overt stability masks deepening crises
One hundred days after the start of the Iran war, the Islamic Republic appears stable. But beneath the surface, economic strain, social unrest and growing repression point to deeper instability.
Kosovo holds third election in 16 months
Voters in Kosovo are heading to the polls in a snap vote called to resolve a parliamentary stalemate. The country's prolonged political crisis has further debilitated an already ailing economy.
Armenia, once Russia's reliable ally, considers an EU future
Armenians are set to vote on the country's future geopolitical direction on June 7. The election will be a test of public opinion in the long-standing Russia ally, where the population is increasingly eyeing the EU.
Ethiopia's election results will likely confirm status quo
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win when results are announced. The election was marked by security challenges, a divided opposition and the exclusion of entire regions from voting.
Hunger in Oleshky: Ukraine asks for evacuation
The Ukrainian city of Oleshky has been occupied by Russian troops since 2022. Many residents are cut off from the outside world and living in dire conditions. Now, Kyiv wants to rescue them.
As hot summer, blackouts loom, Iraq looks to solar power
With so much sunlight, Iraq is very well-positioned to use solar power to help fix its annual summer electricity crisis. So why is it that Iraq's government has only recently started to take solar power seriously?
Fujimori or Sanchez? Peru vote marks 10 years of turmoil
Sunday's presidential runoff in Peru pits Keiko Fujimori against Roberto Sanchez in an election marked by social tension, rising crime and declining confidence in political institutions.
Successive elections take a hit on Kosovo's coffers
Sunday's election in Kosovo — the third in under 16 months — is marked by a clash between former allies PM Albin Kurti and ex-President Vjosa Osmani, deadlock in the dialogue with Serbia, and obstacles to EU integration.
Ethiopia: An election without a real challenge?
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win despite security challenges, a divided opposition and some regions not voting.
How disinformation in Congo is worsening Ebola epidemic
The deadly Ebola variant isn't the only thing causing concern for health workers in Congo. Rumors and disinformation are hindering efforts to contain the virus. The patterns are well-known — and could be confronted.
DRC: How disinformation worsens Ebola epidemic
It is not only a deadly Ebola variant causing concern for health workers in DR Congo. Rumors and disinformation hinder efforts to contain the virus. The patterns are well-known — and could be confronted.
US Senate passes $70 billion funding for ICE, Border Patrol
Senators voted 52-47 to approve funds set to finance the immigration forces for another three years, through the rest of Donald Trump's term. The bill still needs to clear the House; that vote is expected next week.