Zacharia, having only served five days in the role, would be the shortest-serving press secretary in White House history. It comes after a rocky debut at the press room podium and controversy surrounding her background.

Girls wearing headscarves have been turned away from schools in Azerbaijan, triggering unusual protests involving children. The government rules do not mention hijabs. Why are schools enforcing unwritten rules?

President Zelenskyy has received words of encouragement from EU leaders, who pledged support for Ukraine's self-defense against Russia. This comes as winter approaches and the US seems to be withdrawing support.

Abiy Ahmed's office said there would be elections held in Tigray within 6 months. The move comes after an escalation in fighting between federal forces and a rebel alliance.

The Vatican has said that Pope Leo XIV is recovering from lung surgery. Photos released on Friday showed the pontiff celebrating Mass at Rome's Gemelli Hospital unaided.

Opposition parties have forced a debate in the Bundestag on the early-20th-century genocide Germany carried out in Namibia. Will this finally spur progress in addressing colonial crimes?

The murder of a young mother has once again sparked debate in Iran over so-called honor killings, the social acceptance of violence against women and the lack of protection for people vulnerable to misogynist violence.

Empty lecture halls, burning buildings and demands for change: Albanian students are spearheading a protest movement that has become the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Edi Rama in years.

As Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis continue to target Saudi Arabia, Riyadh's vulnerability threatens its claim on regional and religious leadership — as well as its standing as an economic powerhouse.

As the US and China race ahead, the European Union seeks to boost its economy with AI. Can it compete while protecting workers, safety and the climate?

President Zelenskyy has received words of encouragement from EU leaders who pledged support for Ukraine's self-defense against Russia on Friday as winter approaches and the US seems to be withdrawing support.

Artificial intelligence is changing the way Indian workplaces operate, raising questions about productivity, skills and entry-level jobs.

Germany's parliament has backed a plan to help children save for retirement from the age of six. Meanwhile, Jewish students report death threats after they confronted a far-right lawmaker. DW has the latest.

The first two confirmed Ebola cases in Kenya have raised urgent questions about the country's public health preparedness and border controls. But the health ministry says there is no need for panic.

Citing problems with the data transmission network, Italian authorities have drastically reduced the volume of flights in their airspace. The ENAV authority ruled out malicious activity and said flights remained safe.

The two countries said the agreement aimed to safeguard Europe's automotive industry, encouraging development and research. Car makers in Europe have so far struggled to compete with Chinese electric car companies.

Demonstrators clashed with police as President Javier Milei's decision not to release funding for universities brought students and employees to the streets. Protesters say the country's future is at stake.

She started taking action against Hitler as a teenager and never stopped until her death in a concentration camp. Berlin's Blücherplatz is now being renamed after her.

At an international AI summit in Dublin, EU leaders promoted trusted and independent artificial intelligence. Critics question whether the bloc can close the gap with the US and China while maintaining strict regulation.

At an international AI summit in Dublin, European leaders promoted trusted and independent AI. Critics question whether the EU can close the gap with the US and China while maintaining strict regulation.