Welcoming the Taliban? — Germany's new Afghanistan policy
To facilitate the deportation of criminals to Afghanistan, the German government is allowing Taliban diplomats into the country.
Pope Leo calls on Europe to do more for migrants
The pontiff's trip to the migration frontline of Lampedusa underscored a stark message for Europe and the United States as intolerance and indifference rise.
India news: Government lists 23 Pakistanis as 'terrorists'
Indian government has designated 23 Pakistan-based individuals as "terrorists" under its anti-terror law. Follow DW for more.
Ukraine strikes oil terminals near St. Petersburg in Russia
The long-range strikes are the latest salvo in Ukraine’s expanding campaign to inflict economic damage on Russia and hinder its war machine.
Germany news: AfD kicks off conference amid massive protests
As members of the far-right AfD party met in Erfurt, thousands of protesters were marching and blocking roads across the city. Meanwhile, firefighters were struggling to contain a major blaze in Stuttgart. DW has more.
Australia's Great Barrier Reef again avoids 'in danger' label
UNESCO acknowledged Australia's efforts towards the Great Barrier Reef's health but raised concerns over mass bleaching. For now, the popular marine site seems to have dodged the "endangered" tag.
Trump set to put NATO unity to the test at Turkey summit
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is working to keep the alliance united and Donald Trump engaged. But disputes over burden sharing, US military commitments, and the Iran war are creating a major test for NATO unity.
Kielce pogrom in Poland: 80th anniversary of 1946 massacre
Just over a year after World War II ended, a mob in the Polish city of Kielce killed around 40 Jews, some of them Holocaust survivors. A lie about ritual child murder escalated the violence.
US: President Trump pardons 11 people, including Clean Air Act violators
Donald Trump has granted pardons to nine people convicted of violating a key environmental law. The US President has also pardoned an associate of convicted felon and former lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
Iran: Khamenei's funeral ceremonies officially begin
Huge crowds have gathered in Tehran to pay their final respects to Iran's supreme leader, who was killed in an airstrike at the start of the US-Israeli campaign against Iran.
Heat wave upends July Fourth celebrations across US
A dangerous heat wave has disrupted July Fourth events across the United States, including Donald Trump's flagship Great American State Fair, as the nation prepares to mark its 250th birthday.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce tie knot in star-studded ceremony
The couple got married in a major star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden over the Fourth of July weekend.
NASA launches spacecraft to recover sinking telescope
The Swift telescope has been affected by recent solar storms and is sinking faster than ever, heading toward Earth. A NASA mission will try to capture it and boost its orbit.
Lyra McKee: 3 men acquitted of killing N. Irish journalist
McKee was killed while covering clashes between Republicans and police in 2019. Judge Patricia Smyth said evidence was insufficient for a conviction, while McKee's family expressed disappointment.
Maltese tycoon faces trial over Caruana Galizia murder
The Maltese businessman accused of masterminding journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia’s 2017 murder is in court — seven years after his arrest. Five other men have already been found guilty for their roles in the murder.
Pope Leo defends US immigrant history at 250th anniversary
The first US pope said "successive waves of immigrants" played a role in shaping the United States, which marks its 250th anniversary on Saturday. Leo's remarks have made him a target of President Donald Trump.
NATO summit: European members and Canada pledge long-term Ukraine aid
The NATO alliance's European members and Canada have signaled a readiness to fully take over the financing of Ukraine's fight against Russia.
EU sanctions Russian researchers involved in Navalny's death
The six sanctioned Russian scientists were linked to the production of epibatidine — the deadly toxin identified in the body of Putin critic Alexei Navalny after his death.
Germany: Merz rebukes Trump jab over defense at Baltic event
In a meeting with Baltic leaders, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz played up Germany's defense spending. It comes after new criticism from President Donald Trump that Germany is lagging behind other NATO allies.
Nigeria: US pulls some troops after anti-IS operation
The United States has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against "Islamic State" militants in northeastern Nigeria, but it is continuing to provide intelligence support at Abuja's request.
