Iran's latest attacks show it can easily disrupt shipping, energy markets and draw in Gulf neighbors. DW asks how much leverage Tehran really has over Washington and if its high-risk strategy could backfire.

Authorities say several people have been injured following a reported attack at a school in southern Germany. Two girls were said to have been badly hurt at the school, where a teenage suspect was arrested.

Rescuers located the wreckage of the 27-year-old Boeing 737 cargo aircraft that crashed off the coast of Karachi. Five crew members are still missing.

Pirates have captured our imagination for centuries. With "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced," gamers can now head off on another pirate adventure. How has our concept of pirates evolved with pop culture?

OpenAI is set to release its most powerful AI model series yet. The rollout was previously postponed after the US government raised concerns over potential cybersecurity risks.

A Berlin court has handed Germany's maximum sentence to a doctor accused of murdering 15 seriously ill patients. Meanwhile, lawmakers are debating plans to expand digital investigation powers for police. DW has more.

A Berlin court is to deliver its verdict in the case of a doctor accused of murdering 15 seriously ill patients. Meanwhile, lawmakers are debating plans to expand digital investigation powers for police. DW has more.

As Europe experiences another summer of extreme heat and wildfire warnings, one tree imported from Australia is coming under renewed scrutiny across the world: eucalyptus.

As Europe experiences another summer of extreme heat and wildfire warnings, one tree imported from Australia is coming under renewed scrutiny across the world: eucalyptus.

Authorities have said that the Mexican national was killed while evading arrest amid calls for an independent review of the evidence.

Jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi is accused of involvement in the 2023 killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which sparked one of the worst diplomatic crises between India and Canada. DW has the latest.

A new therapy offers people with seemingly incurable brain tumors scope for hope: It could slow the progression of the disease and extend patients' lives.

Pakistani officials said radar systems showed the Boeing 737 cargo aircraft descending rapidly and communication with the crew was lost.

The US president said it's a "waste of time" dealing with Tehran after the US struck dozens of Iranian targets overnight in response to Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. DW has the latest.

The US strikes come after more Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. DW has the latest.

Pakistani officials said radar systems showed the aircraft descending rapidly and communication with the crew was lost.

Kyiv suffered heavy Russian strikes ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara. Experts say Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to send a message.

New York City's fire chief said the building was in danger of 'localized' collapse, after buckling columns were found.

After a court appeal rendered her eligible in theory to run while wearing an ankle tag, the far-right leader says she intends to stand next year. She repeated her plan to appeal again, saying the tag may not be needed.

Drone production, technology transfer and training have enabled Iran's regional allies to operate with far greater independence. Has this network become too resilient to be dismantled through military strikes?