The EU's 21st sanctions package includes a provision to deny entry to anyone who has served in Russia's armed forces amid the invasion of Ukraine. It will also target the so-called shadow fleet, banks and cryptocurrency.

The EU's 21st sanctions package includes a provision to deny entry to anyone who has served in Russia's armed forces amid the invasion of Ukraine. It will also target the so-called shadow fleet, banks and cryptocurrency.

Europe's illicit drug market is rapidly evolving, according to a new report, with cartels increasingly employing young people to traffic dangerous synthetic opioids.

The Leipzig Bach Festival honors the composer with a hit parade. Over 7,000 fans from 20 countries cast their votes. But Bach is celebrated in many other countries around the world as well.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled sweeping measures to curb illegal migration. But as tensions rise and anti-migrant protesters remain unconvinced, can his plan end the wave of anti-foreigner protests?

Russia invades Ukraine, Israel and the US attack Iran, civil wars drag on in Africa — and what about international law? German researchers paint a grim picture in their latest annual Peace Report.

Russia invades Ukraine, Israel and the US attack Iran, civil wars drag on in Africa — and what about international law? German researchers paint a grim picture in their latest annual Peace Report.

Russia invades Ukraine, Israel and the US attack Iran, civil wars in Africa — does this mean goodbye to international law? German researchers paint a grim picture in their latest annual Peace Report.

The Pentagon has reportedly raised Israel's espionage threat level to the US to its highest internal category. While both sides officially deny this, the case remains highly controversial due to the war in Iran.

As the German men's national football team embark on their final preparations for the World Cup at their base camp in North Carolina, they're looking to make amends for disappointing tournaments in Russia and Qatar.

The bear was on the loose for four days, prompting mass school closures and a dramatic search involving helicopters and dozens of hunters and police. A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan in 2025.

The bear was on the loose for four days, prompting mass school closures and a dramatic search involving helicopters and dozens of hunters and police. A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year.

Authorities in Iran are trying to alleviate pressure on consumers with food vouchers and raising the minimum wage. However, some residents of Tehran told DW they are finding it hard to make ends meet.

Authorities in Iran are trying to alleviate pressure on consumers with food vouchers and raising the minimum wage. However, some residents of Tehran told DW they are finding it hard to make ends meet.

The rivalry between Sam Altman and Dario Amodei is entering a new phase. Both AI bosses are planning public listings and hope to use the money to outpace each other in the race to build superintelligent AI.

Warnings of a strong El Nino weather phenomenon this year suggest the coming months could be characterized by drought, flooding and extreme heat. What impacts are in store, and can we prepare for the worst of it?

Israeli airstrikes have hit the southern Lebanese city of Tyre. The strikes come a day after Iran warned of resumed attacks on Israel if the offensive in Lebanon continued. DW has more.

Rescuers are still searching ruined buildings in the Philippines for anyone possibly trapped inside after Monday's quake. The tremor claimed at least 37 lives and forced roughly 20,000 people to leave their homes.

While ticket prices, heat and politics have made headlines, Ebola has been a World Cup worry for DR Congo. The African nation have qualified for the first time in 52 years, but does the outbreak have wider implications?

Erfurt has been ranked Germany’s happiest city, jumping to the top of a nationwide survey. Meanwhile, German exports have posted a surprise third straight monthly increase. DW has the latest.