Leading figures in German football have lined up to criticize Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. Germany is showing signs that they may ready to oppose Infantino's re-election.

Polish authorities have said that a Russian ballistic missile crashed within its borders during Moscow's overnight attacks on Ukraine. No injuries were reported as Kyiv warned air defense in the region needs boosting.

Historically low water levels along Europe's second-longest river have led Hungary and Romania to reduce output at key nuclear plants. Danube tourism and river cargo have also been severely affected by Europe's heatwave.

Wildfires on the Greek island of Crete are forcing thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate. Three firefighters have died as Greece becomes the latest country, after France and Spain, to face summer blazes.

At least eight people have been killed in air strikes across Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of a "massive Russian attack" citing air force reports, as Kyiv in turn again bombed a logistics center.

The opera sparked controversy long before its Bayreuth Festival premiere, and the debate hasn't died down since it came to the stage. Now, another controversy surrounds the new AI-generated Ring cycle.

Germany's state-mandated licensing agency, GEMA, says the verdict has "global significance," as Suno is also directed to pay yet-to-be-quantified damages.

It's more than a copyright issue: The flood of AI-generated tracks is unfair competition for the original creators, says GEMA.

A social media stunt involving a single straw has left a French student facing a hefty fine — and possible consequences for his right to remain in Singapore.

Australia says videos of terrorist executions and mass shootings weren't removed from Telegram after they were reported. The move comes a day after Russia charged founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activity.

Spain's Civil Guard, maritime Rescue Services and the Red Cross said they rescued migrants from the water. The interior minister acknowledged the country was facing an "extraordinary, exceptional situation."

The US military said the strikes were in response to Iranian strikes on US forces a day earlier. Trump had threatened to hit Iran "very hard" in response to its strikes. Follow DW for more.

In a tit-for-tat response, President Donald Trump said the United States would hit Iran "very hard" after US military personnel were attacked in Jordan. DW has more.

At least one person was killed in a Russian air strike on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned that Russia had "prepared a massive attack," citing air force reports.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy had warned that Russia had "prepared a massive attack," citing air force reports.

Germany had the highest number of antisemitic incidents in 2025, both in absolute and relative terms, a report has found.

After the attack on Berlin’s Pride event on Saturday, the situation of the LGBTQ+ community in Germany is a topic of conversation. How well are queer rights protected in other European countries? An overview.

Tensions between Xenia Fedorova and the French date back to 2017, when President Emmanuel Macron accused her of spreading "defamatory falsehoods."

The K-pop sensation BTS, snubbed when nominated for Grammys in the past, say they're not interested in winning a new Asian music category.

The US-Iran war has already had a negative economic impact on Egypt. Now new threats from the Houthi group in Yemen are likely to worsen that. At the same time, Egypt is trying to stay on good terms with all parties.