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The EU is preparing a major investment package and closer political ties with the Danish Arctic territory amid Donald Trump's demand for greater US control of the mineral-rich island.
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won the Saxony-Anhalt state election but failed to secure an absolute majority in the state parliament. Follow DW.
At least five people have died after a cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport. The aircraft overran a runway, struck several vehicles and caught fire.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, seeking to revive efforts to end the war. But the latest diplomatic push seems to have produced no breakthrough.
Following its record-breaking success in the state election, the far-right AfD in Saxony-Anhalt is aiming to form a government.
With well over 40% for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), Saxony-Anhalt has witnessed a landmark election night. DW's reporters were on the ground.
False and misleading claims are raising questions about the integrity of the election in Saxony-Anhalt. DW Fact Check takes a closer look.
The election in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt could have dramatic consequences for Germany's federal government. Pollsters point to dissatisfaction with Chancellor Merz as one reason for his party's poor showing.
Ahead of Germany's state elections in September, rumors began circulating on social media claiming that postal voting is not secure — claims that have also been made about other elections. Here's why they're wrong.
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has appealed to the international community to "take immediate action to stop these violations" of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.
Opposition Rahul Gandhi has said that students are "tormented" by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. The Congress politician has demanded immediate action into the demands of Maharashtra student protesters.
Germany has high-security labs while Kosovo has Hyalomma ticks and experience with the deadly Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. Working together, German and Kosovar scientists are fighting the disease and its vectors.
Several German cities will receive rapidly deployable units capable of defending against drone strikes on critical infrastructure, according to Bild am Sonntag newspaper.
Climate change, conflict, and trade tensions are putting pressure on the global food system. New research suggests the biggest risk is not food shortages, but whether societies can peacefully adapt to change.
The spread of ash after the volcanic eruption of Anak Krakatau has impacted thousands of passengers, as flights were canceled at Jakarta's international airport.
In the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, children are more likely to die than adults. But it's not always due to the disease.
Hungary's new prime minister promised he would recover billions stolen or diverted by the previous administration. A new "super authority" is about to begin that work.
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to try to revive talks to end the war in Ukraine. The US envoys are also scheduled to visit Kyiv on Sunday.
Bavaria-based Isar Aerospace managed to launch its Spectrum rocket into orbit, 18 months after its first attempt. This is the first such launch from European soil.
The Zagreb demonstrators demanded that the government come up with a plan to clear illegal toxic waste in 20 days. Prime Minister Plenkovic has promised to tackle the issue.
Migration is a sensitive topic in Germany, with public debate dominated by the fear of uncontrolled immigration. But over two centuries, millions of Germans emigrated in search of a better life.
Ahead of Saxony-Anhalt's state election on Sunday, a democracy festival by civil society groups has been held in Magdeburg. The far-right AfD organized its final campaign rally in the state capital.
Detention centers for deportation, mandatory work for asylum-seekers, vigilante groups — the AfD wants to drastically overhaul Saxony-Anhalt. What does the party have planned?
Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech has been found not guilty of complicity to murder journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Almost nine years after the attack, the question of who ordered her death remains unanswered.
The far-right AfD has good odds of winning an absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt's parliament this state election, enabling them to govern alone. It all depends on whether other parties make the cut.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the move was in response to Germany's decision to close the Russian House in Berlin after blaming Moscow for an attemped drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
The motive for the shooting is still unclear. Local authorities and the FBI are responding to the incident.
A survey of around 21,000 young people by the UN's agency for children has found that online sexual abuse of minors is on the rise.
Tensions continue over migrants still stranded in Ceuta and the Sanchez government’s handling of the fallout.
Yorgen Fenech was suspected to have masterminded the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, whose family continue to demand justice for her killing.
Germany has announced punitive measures after publicly blaming Russia for an attempted airport drone attack. But a former diplomat, political and security analysts warn it will likely do little to deter the Kremlin.
For over a decade, Libya has been split between two opposing governments. Elections, meant to end the rivalry and unite the country, are now scheduled within two years.
The number of voters in Germany with an immigrant background is rising. Yet the established parties barely manage to reach them.
French President Emmanuel Macron is on a shorter-term visit to the UK than the renowned on-loan 11th century tapestry. He viewed the ancient artwork with the UK monarch and relatively new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
The German government is holding Russia responsible for an unsuccessful attack in Leipzig. Yet many feel that its response has been too mild.
Austria are getting ready for their first Women's Ice Hockey World Championship. But preparations have been overshadowed by a dispute about conditions, pay and getting men's cast-off kit.
Students in Iran can no longer take TOEFL and GRE exams after a US sanctions exemption was suspended. Applicants say the move threatens university deadlines and adds costly travel obligations.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned a surge in Ukrainian drones in Russia's skies meant Russian airspace would be "effectively" closed. Meanwhile, Russian drones have hit Kyiv for a seventh straight day.
Following voter approval of a constitutional change that expands presidential powers, Guinea-Bissau faces renewed debate over legitimacy, civilian rule and democratic safeguards.
By rejecting an international arbitration panel's ruling, New Delhi has cast fresh doubt on the future of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty.
The top diplomat was found dead on March 10, 1948, in the courtyard beneath his bathroom window, supposedly after a fall. Police said their probe aims to settle questions that have surrounded the death ever since.
A newspaper editor in Kenya was kidnapped from a car late on Tuesday and then located near a dam far away a few hours later. The Standard paper said it suspected state involvement in an attempt to intimidate reporters.
The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the attempted attack had "all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism." She said the EU was summoning a Russian envoy, with France announcing a similar step.
Fix leaks, or ban pools? As European countries prepare for hotter, drier years to come, here's what the data says about how to really save water.
Tyler R., accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, will stand trial on aggravated murder charges after a Utah judge ruled prosecutors had enough evidence to seek the death penalty.
Nicole Anyomi has joined Alexia Putellas and other star names in signing for the ambitious English club London City Lionesses. The Germany winger told DW England is a better place to develop her game than back home.
Canada is facing new US import penalties after Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to match US tariffs on China. Other countries are watching as the Trump trade clash turns into a fight over economic sovereignty.
The AfD is far ahead in the polls in Saxony-Anhalt. But Schulze is determined to keep the AfD from becoming the first far-right party since World War II to lead a German state government.
Five years into the authoritarian rule of Tunisian President Kais Saied, Human Rights Watch and other activists warn that Tunisia's once vibrant civil society is in danger of being completely stifled.
The prominent activist pleaded guilty to colluding with foreign entities. He faces a lengthy prison sentence.
Explosions have been reported around the Strait of Hormuz, including at an airport in southern Iran. US President Donald Trump said the strikes were a response to Iranian attempts to mine the strait.
Any escalation in the Baltic region will lead to a significant response, Moscow said.
Investigators believe an explosives-laden drone was deliberately targeting a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle airport in early August. The German government said on Tuesday that it held Russia "responsible."
Explosions were reported in and around the Strait of Hormuz, as well as at an airport in southern Iran. US President Trump described the strikes as "large and powerful." Iran said the US will "regret" its latest attacks.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases, with nearly 3,000 deaths. As the virus spreads, authorities are racing to contain one of the deadliest outbreaks in history.
Germany has announced the termination of the lease for the Russian House in the heart of Berlin. Critics have long said it is a hub for propaganda and espionage.
Long lines at fuel stations are spreading across Iran as war damage, import constraints and new US sanctions squeeze supplies.
Rising temperatures are increasing the risk of floods and avalanches in mountain regions. The disaster in Nepal and Tibet shows the urgent need for solutions, and the tools that could help save lives.
The death of Ratko Mladic did not close a dark chapter of European history; it reopened old wounds. The ideology that created him lives on.
While Bangladesh weighs the risks of signing the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, experts warn that such a move could complicate relations with neighboring India.
The new king swore to uphold the constitution in parliament in Oslo, the first major institutional step of his reign. Haakon VIII's wife Queen Mette-Marit had to skip the event in the aftermath of her lung transplant.
The Social Democratic Party is sinking ever deeper into crisis. Voters are turning away, while unrest is growing within its grassroots ranks.
Nepalese authorities say 4,000 people remain unaccounted for as rescue teams with search dogs comb through mud, rocks and debris.
Russia's finance minister is at the G20 meeting in Asheville but some key US press corps members are not. The mood was already tense amid the lengthy Iran war and Trump's renewed beef with neighbor Canada.
Police say they found unconventional explosive and incendiary devices near the Jänschwalde power plant in Brandenburg. Meanwhile, Germany's top diplomat says Algeria could become an important supplier of gas.
Speaking on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, Iran's president Pezeshkian called on the US to return to the terms of an interim ceasefire deal.
John Ternus is just the third Apple CEO in 30 years. His primary challenge is to correct the company's faltering AI strategy to preserve its position as a big tech leader.
A woman armed with two kitchen knives killed one person and wounded another in New York City's Times Square before police fatally shot her. Authorities said the attack was random and unprovoked.
The AfD's lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund aims to turn his small federal state into a blueprint for right-wing extremist politics across Germany.
Germany's DWD weather service says the summer was second only to 2003 in terms of average temperatures. It was also unusually dry.
As the far-right AfD party leads the polls ahead of Sunday's election in Saxony-Anhalt, church leaders have warned against downplaying its "ethnonationalist" agenda.
The AfD's lead candidate in the upcoming election aims to turn his small federal state into a blueprint for right-wing extremist politics across Germany.
The jury reached a verdict in less than three hours in a case that had been unsolved for nearly 30 years. Davis was convicted of murder with the use of a deadly weapon and could be sentenced to life in prison.
The ruling was backed by five of the court's six conservative justices. US President Donald Trump praised the decision in a post on his Truth Social platform.
According to the prosecution, the fire that occurred at a drone factory 150 kilometers south of Warsaw was deliberately set.
The Argentine legend announced that he will not play for the national team again, ending an illustrious international career.
An international tribunal has ordered India to "observe its obligations" under a water-treaty with Pakistan.
In Tibet, a digital crackdown followed the deadly flood that has devastated communities along the China-Nepal border. Censors erased viral footage while Chinese state media flooded platforms with official content.
With works about Gaza, Ukraine and Elon Musk, political cinema is in the spotlight at the 2026 Venice Film Festival.
Analysts say economic desperation and fraudulent recruitment schemes are funneling Cameroonian youth into the Russian military — with deadly consequences.
Canada is facing new US import penalties after Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to match US tariffs on China. Other countries are watching as the Trump trade clash turns into a fight over economic sovereignty.
ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox now have over 45 million average monthly users in Europe, making them subject to the Digital Services Act.
The Revolutionary Guards carried out strikes in Jordan and the UAE in response to the US strikes on Iran earlier.
The AfD is way ahead in the polls in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt. But the young incumbent state premier insists he can stop the far right from leading a government for the first time since World War II.
Indian Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Putin are at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan as Moscow and New Delhi face rising tensions with Washington.
Italy's far-right government announced that it will continue to exclude Spanish nationals from the free movement agreement for another 15 days.
A year after Gen Z-led protests swept Prime Minister Balendra "Balen" Shah to power, deadly floods are testing his government's ability to manage a national crisis.
The failed coup in Niger has brought deep divisions within the military to light. As Russia's support highlights the junta's fading influence, soldiers continue to face jihadi attacks, poor equipment and little pay.
One woman was killed and several others were injured in a shooting at a rave in the Swiss town of Aarau over the weekend. Police say a 43-year-old suspect has been arrested.
The global political architecture is shifting, partly as a result of the actions of US President Donald Trump. As nations search for a new world order, some may gain influence and power, while others have much to lose.
A quiet multimillion‑dollar black market is exploding across the Indian Ocean, driven by one unlikely animal: the sea cucumber.
Novak Djokovic has exited in the first round of a Grand Slam for the first time in over two decades. Could time — or an unknown health condition — be catching up with the Serbian tennis legend?
Arizona's Grand Canyon received rainfall of up to 1 inch triggering a flash flood which forced more than 60 people to evacuate. At least one person has died, with over a dozen missing.
The name change even made its way to some government websites in Canada which pull map data from Google Maps. Meanwhile, Ontario Premier Doug Ford made his position clear by erecting a billboard on the shore of the lake.
The attack was the first in over a month. Iran's Revolutionary Guard said they targeted Jordan in retaliation, with Iranian media reporting the UAE was also attacked.
Migration, debt and electric vehicles: Chancellor Friedrich Merz made several misleading claims in his ARD summer interview. DW Fact check reviewed them live.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that a victory for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in next week's election in Saxony-Anhalt would seriously damage the eastern German state.
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, named after NASA's first Chief of Astronomy, will observe black holes, exoplanets and exploding stars.
The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt has embarked on a confrontational course toward the churches. Representatives of the Catholic and Protestant churches are responding with a mix of anxiety and resolve.
The EU wants to lift a decades-old ban on spraying pesticides from the air, allowing drones to be used for greater precision. But experts warn the plan could lead to even more pesticides being used in agriculture.
The West African nation's military government wants to amend the constitution to give more powers to the president. The junta, which seized power last year, says it will hold elections in December.
Several people have died after a passenger boat carrying more than 260 people capsized off northern Cyprus.
A nationwide referendum failed to win enough support to restart negotiations on European Union membership, despite geopolitical tensions in the North Atlantic.
Turkey has announced the creation of two protected zones in a disputed area of the Aegean Sea, sparking an angry reaction from Greece. Does this mark a new chapter in a long-running dispute between the two countries?
The shooting at a rave in the northern Swiss town of Aarau, near Zürich, left at least one person dead and five wounded. Police said they were still searching for the perpetrator or perpetrators.
Rescuers are trying to reach dozens of hydropower workers trapped in flooded tunnels, but have been hampered by further rainfall.
The shooting reportedly happened outside a rave in the northern Swiss town of Aarau.
The 'yes' camp won 51.2% of the vote in early counting, but election officials stressed that a more reliable result might not be ready until later on Sunday.
Former German Chancellor Merkel has weighed in on elections in Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right AfD leads the polls. Meanwhile, German firms paid out a record sum to employees on sick leave last year.
New monarch Haakon VIII paid an emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, in his first address to the nation. Vowing to follow his own path, Haakon pledged to uphold Norway’s democracy, unity and inclusive values.
Turkish and Somali forces have freed the MV LUTUF after pirates hijacked the vessel off the coast of Somalia. The 10-day operation killed 14 alleged pirates and destroyed four boats used by the attackers.
Masked Israeli settlers launched their first major attack since initiating a siege in the village of Qusra earlier this month. Saturday's attacks were met with rare criticism from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Dozens of people were killed when a minibus carrying churchgoers collided head-on with a truck in central Zimbabwe. The crash near the town of Chivhu is the latest deadly road accident in the African country.
A Russian-born businessman heads the investment fund financing the so-called "Trump Route," a planned corridor through Armenia linking Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan. Who is Konstantin Sokolov, and what role does he play?
The AfD is polling above 40% ahead of Saxony-Anhalt's election on September 6. What is driving support for the far right in this predominantly rural eastern German state?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Uzbekistan for a two-day state visit, after which he will go to Kyrgyzstan for the SCO Summit. Meanwhile, hundreds of Indians are still missing in Nepal.
Hundreds were also forced to flee after a Russian attack near Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, sparked a huge fire and explosions. The strike was the second to hit an arms depot near Kyiv in less than two months.
Heavy rain is complicating an already difficult rescue effort, as hundreds remain missing three days after deadly flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border region.
Dozens of rebeling soldiers were killed or arrested, state media said. The attack posed the latest threat to Niger's military junta, led by Abdourahamane Tchiani, who seized power in a 2023 coup.
Tackling drug trafficking in Latin America is a key priority for Washington. In March, Ecuador joined a US-led coalition to combat the drug trade in the region.