Paris: Suspected bomb attack outside Bank of America foiled
French police arrested one suspect as he was reportedly attempting to activate the explosive device in Paris, with another person still on the run.
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The turbulent history of US-Cuban relations
Donald Trump is not the first US president to have expansionist ambitions for Cuba. The US has a long history of trying to control the island — and of antagonistic relations with its government.
Belgium's state-owned railway shines light on Holocaust role
A Holocaust survivor and the son of a Nazi collaborator have shared their experiences at Brussels' Train World museum. Talking to students, they warned of the dangers of forgetting history.
Zelenskyy visits Doha as Ukraine, Qatar sign defense pact
Ukraine and Qatar have agreed to cooperate on high-tech projects and share battlefield expertise on countering missile and drone threats.
Pope Leo tells Monaco to use 'gift of smallness' for good
Pope Leo XIV decried the widening gap between the rich and poor during a visit to the tiny European principality. He called on the ultra-wealthy residents of the tax haven to channel their prosperity toward justice.
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Indonesia rolls out social media ban for under-16s
Indonesia's ban on social media for children under 16 is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. It comes amid growing global pressure on Big Tech over youth safety online.
Bank of America settles Epstein case for $72.5 million
A lawsuit claimed the bank ignored red flags tied to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operations. The bank denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle.
US Republicans reject Senate bill to end shutdown, fund TSA
US House Republicans have rejected a Senate bill to end the partial government shutdown. With Congress deadlocked, President Trump has signed an executive action to pay airport security officers.
Iranians suffer from internet blackout as well as US-Israeli strikes
As Israeli and US strikes continue to hit Tehran and the regime has imposed an internet blackout, locals say that the uncertainty about the whereabouts of their relatives and what is happening is almost 'unbearable.'
Fighting in Iran: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?
Supply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets: The current war in the Middle East brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into stagflation. How bad is the current crisis?
Syria: Wives of the missing push for legal reform
Decades-old family laws affect hundreds of thousands of women and children, as custody and inheritance are in the hands of male relatives, and remarriage remains impossible. Is Syria moving toward equality?
Russian attack on World Heritage sites in Ukrainian city of Lviv causes uproar
Several World Heritage sites were hit in the latest Russian attack on Lviv in western Ukraine. Ukraine has called on Russia to be completely isolated in the cultural sector.
Austria plans to ban social media for under-14s
Austria is set to follow other countries in curbing young people's access to social media. The three-party governing coalition plans to present a draft law by the end of June.
Nigeria bets on UK port investment
There are high hopes for upgrades to the Apapa Quays and Tin Can Island ports. But concerns remain over corruption and longstanding bottlenecks plaguing Nigerian harbors.
Nepal's new PM, rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, has inherited his country's India-China-US balancing act
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is leading Nepal's government, taking office with a youth-led mandate for change. But how will the political newcomer deal with Nepal's tricky geopolitics?
US government 'chipping away' at press freedom
Another attempt by the US government to hinder journalists has failed, but it's a further sign of the Trump administration's desire to limit press freedom. One expert told DW this is just another piece of a sorry puzzle.
US rebuilding WWII Pacific airfields amid China threat
Engineers are refurbishing 80-year-old airstrips on the islands of Tinian and Peleliu as a strategic rivalry in the Indo-Pacific continues to grow.
Nuclear power in Africa: Big dreams, bigger hurdles
African countries are turning to nuclear energy to boost power supply and cut emissions. Yet complex financing, long timelines and safety demands mean only a few nations may realistically bring reactors online.
Nepal's new PM inherits India-China-US balancing act
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is leading Nepal's government, taking office with a youth-led mandate for change. But how will the political newcomer deal with Nepal's tricky geopolitics?
Iran war: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?
Supply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets — the war in Iran brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into stagflation. How bad is the current crisis?
India: When floods come, survival is a roll of the dice
Across India's flood-prone regions, marginalized communities are often hit the hardest by escalating climate-related disasters.
US court suspends Pentagon sanctions against Anthropic
The court's order to drop the Trump administration's "supply chain risk" tag for Anthropic will take effect in seven days. The judge said the designationw as likely unlawful.
Two aid boats go missing en route to Cuba, says Mexico
Two humanitarian aid boats with nine people onboard have not reached Havana after setting sail from Mexico. The Mexican navy is now conducting a search and rescue operation.
In a first, Trump signature to appear on all US dollar bills
The signature on US currency is just the latest instance of the president’s name and likeness being stamped onto government projects.
Iran war: Houthi restraint driven by local priorities
Despite threatening to intervene in the war in Iran, the Iran-backed Yemeni Houthi militia has so far remained passive. What are the reasons?
UN resolution fuels global slavery reparations debate
A landmark UN resoultion has intensified the debate over reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, with supporters arguing that recognition, apologies and structural reforms are long overdue.
UN resolution fuels global reparations debate
A landmark UN resoultion has intensified the debate over reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, with supporters arguing that recognition, apologies and structural reforms are long overdue.
European NATO defense spending rose by almost 20% in 2025
European NATO members and Canada increased their defense spending by an aggregate of 19.6% in 2025, the second consecutive year at that rate. German defense spending, famously sluggish to rise, reached 2.4% of GDP.
India sees spike in social media censorship amid Iran war
Activists in India are sounding the alarm over the removal of content from social media, especially posts criticizing the government and its Iran war stance.
US war in Iran: China casts itself as savior of SE Asia
As the US-Iran war sends fuel prices surging across Southeast Asia, Beijing is using the crisis to position itself as a steadier and more reliable partner than Washington.