Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner withdrew from the reelection race this fall. His decision to play tennis during the power outage in January was among missteps that has dented his reputation.

Police in southwest England say they have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murdering politician Ann Widdecombe. Based on initial inquiries, they were not treating the case as terrorism or politically motivated.

US President Donald Trump says he may let Ukraine produce Patriot air defense missiles. Analysts welcome the move as a sign of support for the country — but warn it could take years before production begins.

In exclusive comments to DW, Ukraine's sports minister, Matviy Bidnyi, said he is outraged by the IOC opening the door to Russia's return to the Olympics

The victims include British and other foreign nationals, authorities have said. The Spanish royal family and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed their deep sorrow over the loss of life.

A man was nearly sucked out the cabin window on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany. An initial loud bang was followed by a desperate rescue effort to save the passenger.

In 1858, London sweltered through an unbearable heat wave. The River Thames reeked so badly it left people gasping for air. "The Great Stink" went down in history — and ultimately gave London a modern sewer system.

Vietnam has joined Southeast Asia's push to raise birth rates, but experts say the greater challenge lies in adapting economies and welfare systems to an aging population.

China has joined the small group of space powers that can now recover an orbital-class booster rocket. Developers of the landing method turned to a striking alternative to that used by existing players such as SpaceX.

Keeping cool in the heat with a millennia-old tradition in India, a German company making animal-free medical tests, and building from bottles in Mozambique.

The World Cup can offer more than just entertainment, it can also benefit your mental well-being. DW explains why.

The cost-cutting package passed Germany's lower house, with protests against it expected to take place. Elsewhere, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will meet his Slovenian counterpart in Berlin. Follow DW for more.

Dieter Schwarz made his fortune from supermarkets, becoming Germany's wealthiest person. Now he wants to take on Google, Microsoft and Amazon and an entire region stands to benefit.

An overnight assault reached key oil facilities in southern Russia, adding pressure to a fuel network already strained by repeated Ukrainian strikes.

Germany have endured three straight disappointing World Cups. Experts say the reasons why are connected to football, but also to German society.

The Salton Sea is drying up, worsening air pollution for people living near its shores. Authorities are working to stabilize the lakebed and lock down the dust. But for some families, it's too late.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is concluding a tri-country tour with a visit to New Zealand. On his docket are bilateral talks on trade, commerce and defense. DW has more.

Iran buried the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following six days of funeral proceedings and amid a renewed escalation. Meanwhile, some tankers continue transiting the Strait of Hormuz. DW has more.

After nearly 1,000 years, the medieval masterpiece is back on British soil. The Bayeux Tapestry was transferred from France to London in a highly secretive operation and will be on display in September.

Spain has mobilized military emergency units to work with regional firefighters to control the blaze. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed deep sadness over the loss of life.