Algeria and Germany agreed to deepen energy ties during President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's recent visit to Berlin. But Algiers is still grappling with tensions at home, over Western Sahara and instability in the Sahel.

Chancellor Merz has said he might use the forced resignation of a senior ally as a chance to reshuffle his Cabinet. Meanwhile, a train security guard was critically injured in a clash with a passenger. DW has more.

More than 25 firefighting planes have been deployed to battle the blaze in central Spain, which has been raging for three days.

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Under new rules to reduce waste, large companies across the European Union can no longer dispose of unsold clothes, accessories and footwear.

The UK government took over British Steel last year to prevent the closure of the country's last primary steelmaking facility. China's Jingye Group, which bought the firm in 2020, claims it is owed compensation.

Very few Russian deserters are granted asylum in Germany, despite reports of abuse and torture within the Russian military. DW spoke with a young Russian man who fears being sent back to the front lines.

Almost all asylum applications by Russian deserters are being denied by German authorities. DW and Russian-language media outlet Astra spoke to one of the young men who fears he'll be sent back to die on the front lines.

Israel's environment minister has reclassified crocodiles so that they can now be used for security purposes. Far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir reportedly wants them to surround a jail holding Hamas militants.

Fires broke out across the Ukrainian capital after Russia's latest missile attack, which used the highest number of ballistic missiles of the war so far. Several people have been injured in Kyiv.

Fires broke out across the Ukrainian capital after Russia's latest missile attack. Several people have been injured in Kyiv and emergency services are at the scene.

Andrew and Tristan Tate were taken into custody by the US Marshals Service in Miami on a sealed warrant. The UK has requested their extradition on charges that include trafficking and rape.

Kylian Mbappe has moved past Lionel Messi on the all-time World Cup goal-scoring record in a spectacular match for third place. England won the game 6-4.

Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara, a prominent Cuban artist and dissident, was detained in July 2021 as he attempted to join unprecedented mass protests across the communist island.

An ally of former PM Viktor Orban has signed a constitutional amendment ending his own term as head of state. Tamas Sulyok criticized the law, while lawmakers insist he has impeded national progress by staying in office.

Firefighters from other areas of Norway were drafted in to help tackle the blaze in the southern city of Drammen.

An Israeli city with a large ultra-Orthodox Jewish population wants to segregate men and women on certain streets. Israeli politicians have voted to allow university courses to do the same.

An Israeli city, with a large ultra-Orthodox Jewish population, wants to separate men and women on certain streets. Israeli politicians voted to allow university courses to do the same.

The US military struck Iran for the eighth night in a row, coming after two US soldiers were reported killed and one still missing in Iranian an attack on a US base in Jordan. DW has the latest.

Iran has issued a written statement attributed to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. It rebukes the recent US strikes and warns of "unforgettable lessons." DW has the latest.