China, the largest buyer of Iranian oil, is weighing the fallout of the US naval blockade of Iran's ports and ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Could Beijing be drawn into the conflict?

Viktor Orban's crushing defeat in the April 12 election will have far-reaching consequences for Europe's political landscape — and especially for neighboring Czechia and Slovakia, which are run by his political allies.

The arrests included five police officers. The deadly stampede occurred at a former military citadel in the north of the country.

The woman was helping her son launder drug revenues while he was in prison in Cambodia. The court's one-year prison term took into consideration her age and clean record prior to the laundering.

Spain has been one of Europe's loudest voices calling for expanding trade with China and treating it as a strategic ally, rather than an economic and geopolitical rival.

A US naval blockade will cut off Iran's main source of hard currency by halting most of its oil exports. Will Donald Trump's pressure force Tehran back to negotiations or widen the conflict?

US toilets use far more water than many of their global counterparts. President Donald Trump is pushing to loosen water pressure standards that critics say would increase waste.

The case is based on a complaint by an anti-corruption group with far-right ties, and is the latest in a string of corruption allegations which have plagued Sanchez' inner circle.

China's property developer giant has become its also its most indebted and defaulted on most of its liabilities and payments in 2021. Founder Hui Ka Yan "pleaded guilty and expressed remorse," the court said.

According to provisional results, Romuald Wadagni, the election favorite, won a landslide victory in Benin's presidential election.

After Hungary’s opposition ousted Viktor Orban after 16 years in power, hopes rise in Brussels that Budapest may abandon its obstructionist course. What is the EU expecting from Peter Magyar?

Two former Audi bosses and two engineers are facing charges over "Dieselgate," a massive emissions scandal that still haunts Germany's automobile sector. As no plea deals could be reached, a long trial seems likely.

A new report on the stabbing that left little three girls dead in UK's Southport concluded that the killer's parents and state authorities failed to act on his violent behavior.

Berlin is cutting fuel tax and weapons maker Rheinmetall prepares to build missiles in a new venture. A fisherman triggered a massive search effort before being found drunk and asleep in a car. DW has the latest.

Viktor Orban's Fidesz party was swept aside in Hungary's parliamentary election. His defeat is a blow for Putin, Trump and populists the world over. Election winner Peter Magyar is promising major change.

Buchenwald was one of the largest concentration camps on German soil. Eighty‑one years ago, it was liberated. The commemoration included moving words — and protests.

The world's largest cement maker paid off terrorist groups in Syria in order to keep manufacturing there, judges in Paris have ruled.

Africa is the fastest-growing region within the Catholic Church. The pontiff is launching his first African tour with a visit to Algeria, a majority Muslim country.

Several countries want age restrictions to keep minors off platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can bans really keep children safe online?

Keiko Fujimori looked set to face a conservative rival in a runoff vote. More than 30 candidates had been contention for the presidency.

India has quietly abandoned its bid to host the UN's top-tier climate conference COP33, marking a shift from PM Narendra Modi's pledge in 2023. Experts and analysts explore what's behind the decision.

A Beluga whale has made its way from the coast of Denmark towards the border with Germany, according to local media. The sighting comes after a humpback whale stranded in the Baltic Sea captivated Germany last month.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Cabinet are in Berlin on Tuesday for broad talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and German government ministers. DW has more.

Viktor Orban's Fidesz party was swept aside in Hungary's parliamentary election. His defeat is a blow for Putin, Trump and populists the world over. Election winner Peter Magyar is promising major changes.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Cabinet are in Berlin on Tuesday for broad talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and German government ministers. DW has more.

The war in Iran has sparked a global fertilizer shortage and is threatening food security. What are farmers around the world doing to save their crops?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his cabinet are expected in Berlin on Tuesday for broad talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and German government ministers. DW has more.

Decades after the drug lord brought in the first hippos for his private zoo, their descendants have become a threat to Colombia's ecosytem.

Iran has called the US blockade of its ports a "grave violation" of its sovereignty. US President Donald Trump has said Iranian representatives have asked for a deal following fruitless peace talks. DW has more.

Former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem has been detained by ICE in the United States. Brazil formally requested his extradition in December.

The US president denied looking like Jesus in the image, saying he thought it was himself "as a doctor." Trump did not explain why he deleted the post.

Pilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. As hundreds of flights were canceled, the UFO cabin crew union said it would also strike on Wednesday and Thursday.

A US naval blockade will cut off Iran's main source of hard currency by halting most of its oil exports. Will Donald Trump's pressure force Tehran back to negotiations or widen the conflict?

President Donald Trump wants to use the blockade to stop Iran from collecting transit fees and to cut off its oil revenue. Oil prices rose sharply as the markets reopened. Follow DW for more.

Prospective prime minister Peter Magyar has promised to move Budapest back towards the European Union and away from Russia. However, he is likely to continue Viktor Orban's hardline policies on immigration.

Islamabad has been praised for mediating the conflict between Iran and the US, but with an ongoing war with Kabul and a crackdown on the opposition at home, it needs to do some serious work to improve its stock.

Susan Coyle is set to take over as Australia's army chief in July, becoming the first woman to hold that position in the country's history. Coyle joined the army at age 17.

Burkina Faso's junta leader Ibrahim Traore rejects democracy, while a new alliance in exile pushes for its return — but Traore holds the advantage.

The pontiff stressed that his increasingly strong anti-war statements are not attacks on any one person.

Lady Fatou, known as the "grand dame" of the Berlin Zoo, was certified last year by Guiness as the oldest living gorilla in the world.

Kathrin Marchand was an elite rower for years before becoming a doctor. But a stroke aged 30 changed everything. Despite the challenges, she has now achieved something no other Olympian ever has.

Viktor Orban's crushing defeat last weekend will have far-reaching consequences for Europe's political landscape — and especially for neighboring Czechia and Slovakia, which are run by his political bedfellows.

A Chinese student has been found guilty of drugging and raping a woman in Munich over a period of months. The perpetrator was a member of a Telegram chat group where men organized rapes and shared images of their crimes.

Viktor Orban's Fidesz party was swept aside in Hungary's parliamentary election. His defeat is a blow for Putin, Trump and populists the world over. Election winner Peter Magyar is promising major changes.

The woman was helping her son launder drug revenues while he was in prison in Cambodia. The court's one-year prison term took into consideration her age and clean record prior to the laundering.

In times of skyrocketing energy prices, record-breaking heat waves and blackouts, producing electricity at home looks more appealing than ever.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his cabinet are expected in Berlin on Tuesday for broad talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and German government ministers. DW has more.

The Liberal Party's two by-election wins secured a majority in Canada's parliament, allowing them to pass legislation without opposition support.

As India marks the 135th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, DW's special coverage explores the gap between the promise of Dalit upliftment and the reality today.

The judge threw out Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story on his ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The collapse of the US-Iran talks has cast fresh doubt over whether the two sides can bridge the gap dividing them. But whether diplomacy will succeed also depends on a range of challenges inside Iran.

Pilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. As hundreds of flights were canceled, the UFO cabin crew union said it would also strike on Wednesday and Thursday.

Some 504 women were elected in recent Dutch local elections, with a "Vote for a Woman" campaign boosting their chances to gather preferential votes. Despite the record figure, women remain underrepresented.

The collapse of the US-Iran talks has cast fresh doubt over whether the two sides can bridge the gap dividing them. But whether diplomacy will succeed also depends on a range of challenges inside Iran.

President Donald Trump wants to use the blockade to stop Iran from collecting transit fees and to cut off its oil revenue. Oil prices rose sharply after the announcement. Follow DW for more.

Islamabad has been praised for mediating the conflict between Iran and the US, but with an ongoing war with Kabul and a crackdown on the opposition at home, it needs to do some serious work to improve its stock.

Every fourth person living in Germany has either moved there or been born to parents who are both immigrants. The new statistics are a modest increase on the 2024 figures.

The world's largest cement maker paid off terrorist groups in Syria in order to keep manufacturing there, judges in Paris ruled.

Pilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. It's the fourth strike to hit Lufthansa and some of its subsidiaries this year, just days after cabin crew downed tools.

Africa is the fastest-growing region within the Catholic Church. The pontiff is launching his first African tour with a visit to Algeria, a majority Muslim country.