Argentina's 'Dirty War' still on trial 50 years later
Some 30,000 people were "disappeared" under the brutal military dictatorship that ruled Argentina from 1976 to 1983. Victims are still fighting for justice.
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Ukraine nationals detained in India: Is Russia involved?
Indian authorities accuse six Ukrainians and an American of supporting insurgent groups along the India-Myanmar border. Ukraine suggests that the case might be politically motivated.
Colombia military plane crashes while transporting troops
The Hercules C-130 aircraft crashed as it was taking off in Colombia's southern Amazon region, bordering Peru. Around 50 reportedly survived the crash.
Ilya Remeslo, formerly a pro-Putin blogger, has ended up in a Russian psychiatric hospital after criticizing the president. What happened?
After seemingly switching sides, a pro-government blogger in Russia who criticized President Vladimir Putin has been admitted to psychiatric care in St. Petersburg. Did he go rogue?
EU reacts to 'concerning' report of Hungarian leak to Russia
The European Union and Germany have expressed concern at reports of Hungary's foreign minister briefing Russia on EU talks. Prime Minister Viktor Orban has launched an investigation into what he's calling wiretapping.
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Cuban Germans react to Trump's threats with hope and fear
Cubans came to train, work and study in former communist East Germany. A few thousand people of Cuban origin live in Germany today. Amid US takeover threats and worsening conditions, they worry about Cuba's future.
Italy's Meloni concedes defeat on judiciary referendum
With Italian voters rejecting the judicial reform pushed by Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the far-right leader lamented the "lost chance" to modernize the country.
France: Former PM Lionel Jospin dies aged 88
Jospin proved the canary in the coal mine for the far-right rise in France. He was the first center-left presidential candidate to finish behind Jean-Marie Le Pen but rallied his supporters to his rival, Jacques Chirac.
Iran's energy sites still on Trump's target list
Donald Trump has delayed strikes on Iran's power plants for five days, citing "productive" talks with Tehran. DW asks what infrastructure US forces could still bomb to force a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
How Africa gets shortchanged in trade with Europe
The establishment of free trade between much of both continents for half a century has created growth in many areas. However, the data analysis shows that Africa remains on unequal footing.
China-North Korea transit relaunch points to better ties
Passenger air and rail links are being restored between China and its North Korean ally as geopolitical upheavals add new impetus to improving the relationship between Pyongyang and Beijing.
Trade: The unequal flow of goods between Africa and Europe
The estabishment of free trade between much of both continents for half a century has created growth in many areas. However, data analysis highlights difference, which still place Africa on an unequal footing.
Pro-Kremlin blogger turns on Putin, sent to psychiatric care
After seemingly switching sides, a pro-government blogger in Russia who criticized President Vladimir Putin has been admitted to psychiatric care in St. Petersburg. Did he go rogue?
Trump installs Columbus statue in White House campus
The Columbus statue installed near the White House is a replica of the one tossed in Baltimore's Inner Harbor in 2020 amid the Black Lives Matter protests.
Slovenia election sees ruling party tied with opposition
Prime Minister Robert Golob's governing liberal Freedom Movement of Slovenia was almost perfectly tied with Janez Jansa and his right-wing SDS party, with 99% of votes counted.
France: Leftist Emmanuel Gregoire becomes new mayor of Paris
Gregoire replaces fellow socialist Anne Hidalgo as the French capital’s mayor. The local elections are being closely watched to gauge the political mood in the country ahead of next year’s presidential race.
Adrift Russia tanker risks Mediterranean ecological disaster
A Russian oil and gas tanker that was likely targeted by drones is adrift in the Mediterranean with no crew onboard. Experts warn that if the vessel leaks, it will be devastating for the environment.
Russia's 'shadow fleet' of old tankers isn't just evading sanctions, it's wrecking the environment
A Russian oil and gas tanker that was likely targeted by drones is adrift in the Mediterranean with no crew onboard. Experts warn that if the vessel leaks, it will be devastating for the environment.
Syrians protest curbs on alcohol sales in Damascus
The protests in the capital Damascus reflect growing fears that the Islamist authorities may curtail personal freedoms.
US: Trump orders ICE agents to airports amid budget standoff
Starting Monday, immigration agents will be deployed to US airports to ease congestion at security checkpoints. Donald Trump's move comes amid the weeks-long budget standoff over his immigration crackdown.
West Bank: Israeli settlers torch homes, beat Palestinians
Israeli settlers rampaged through Palestinian areas in the West Bank on Saturday night. Property was damaged and Palestinians were hospitalized. Israeli security forces responded to the attacks but made no arrests.
Adrift Russian tanker risks Mediterranean ecological disaster
A Russian oil and gas tanker that was likely targeted by drones is adrift in the Mediterranean with no crew onboard. Experts warn that if the vessel leaks, it will be devastating for the environment.
Slovenia election a battle for country's 'identity'
Sunday's parliamentary election in Slovenia is shaping up to be a tight race between the governing center-left GS and the right-wing SDS. Nevertheless, smaller parties are likely to hold the key to forming a government.
Cuba hit by second island-wide blackout in a week
Cuba's power grid has collapsed again amid an energy crisis that has been worsened by a US oil blockade.
Thessaloniki: Remembering the 'Jerusalem of the Balkans'
The near-total annihilation of Greece’s Jewish communities sends a strong message to this day. Memorials, education and a new Holocaust museum aim to combat a rise in antisemitism and dangerous misconceptions.
Mass Prague rally hits Babis over democracy concerns
Demonstrators accused Prime Minister Andrej Babis of democratic backsliding, citing shifts in the country's foreign and domestic policies toward what the call more pro-Russia positions.
Zimbabwe's Biti reportedly detained amid term‑limit row
Proposed changes to the constitution would extend presidential terms from five years to seven, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in office until 2030 after he was meant to step down in 2028.
As cherished secular freedoms are chipped away at, some see signs of a new authoritarianism in Syria
This week's ban on alcohol in Damascus has sparked a debate among Syrians. Some say it's about more than just being able to have a drink: It's about the country's future governance, personal freedoms and community unity.
Taliban install new diplomat without telling Germany: Report
Despite not being recognized by Germany, the Taliban have appointed a new head of the Afghan embassy in Berlin without the German government's approval, broadcaster ARD reported.
Why Syria's new alcohol ban is about much more than beer
This week's ban on alcohol in Damascus has sparked a debate among Syrians. Some say it's about more than just being able to have a drink: It's about the country's future governance, personal freedoms and community unity.