The worst of the heat wave is moving east and starting to ease, but extreme heat warnings remain in place almost nationwide. A Green politician is calling for rapid installation of air conditioning in public facilities.

A quarter of German youth spend too much time on social media, with 350,000 considered to have an addiction problem. Education Minister Karin Prien is advocating for a legal minimum age of 13.

Security has been high at polling stations as the South Pacific archipelago holds its first provincial elections since 2019. The vote in the French territory was originally set for 2024 but was delayed by violent unrest.

The WHO said over 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in Europe since the record-breaking heat wave started around June 21. Germany logged yet another heat record at 41.7 degrees Celsius.

The French Health Ministry noted a sharp increase in deaths especially in areas hit hardest by the heat wave. Germany is meanwhile breaking for another potentially record-breaking day. Follow DW for the latest.

Manuel Adorni is mired in a corruption scandal but has denied wrongdoing. Javier Milei has defended Adorni, saying, "Manuel is innocent."

For weeks now, images of crowds of Albanians protesting on the streets have been relayed around the world. The protesters say they are fighting for democracy. PM Edi Rama insists the movement is part of a hybrid war.

Tens of thousands packed Budapest's streets despite scorching heat. Former right-wing leader Viktor Orban tried to ban the march last year as part of a wider LGBTQ+ crackdown.

Rescue teams are racing against time to save survivors, as the critical rescue window passes. The twin quakes have killed at least 1,450 people and tens of thousands are still missing. DW has more.

The projection includes up to two million people in the capital, Caracas. Rescue teams are racing against time to save survivors, three days after the twin quakes that killed 1,430 people. DW has more.

With at least 920 confirmed dead and 51,000 missing following twin earthquakes, rescue teams are racing against time to save any remaining survivors. Follow DW for more.

The two attacks, in Volgograd and Vladimir regions, are part of President Zelenskyy's strategy to bring the war to the Russian people and force Putin into peace negotiations.

A new trade probe is reigniting a long-running clash over who should pay for medical innovation. Washington argues Germans benefit from lower prices while US patients shoulder a disproportionate share of the costs.

As Europe's heatwave rages, Germany breaks all-time temperature record for the second day in a row. Elsewhere, politicians bicker over reforms and industry blames train operator DB for billions in losses. DW has more.

Thousands of Vespa riders took to Rome's streets to mark Vespa's 80th birthday. The wasp-waisted scooter became a symbol of Italy's rebirth after World War II.

As Europe's heatwave rages, Germany continues to swelter with new records expected Saturday. Elsewhere, politicians bicker over reforms and industry blames train operator DB for billions in losses. DW has the latest.

Delayed, unreliable and forced into long detours due to construction: Germany no longer sets the pace when it comes to rail travel — and this is unlikely to change anytime soon. The company is mired in a deep crisis.

Only a small group of American firms will get access to Anthropic's AI Model Mythos 5, however, it is unclear which companies will be selected.

The European Commission has suggested withdrawing protection status for military-age Ukrainian males. A number of EU countries support the move — and so does Kyiv.

Europe's heat wave is expected to move east after causing record temperatures in several countries. But Germany still has a couple of torrid days ahead. DW has the latest.