Germans save an ancient woodland from coal mining, Australia gives away surplus solar power, and how one city became the world's best place for cyclists?

In one of the worst-kept secret in football, the former Dortmund and Liverpool coach looks to be on the verge of becoming Germany's new boss.

Thousands of excess fatalities have been recorded across Europe following last week's heat wave, especially among older people. In France, the prime minister is facing a no-confidence vote over the crisis.

US tech giants Google and Amazon have reported a strong increase in greenhouse gas emissions in 2025. AI data centers are behind the rise, challenging the companies' climate pledges.

Germany's far-right AfD wants to revive coal and nuclear power and curb non-EU immigration. Businesses in eastern Germany warn that its policies could harm the economy.

The UN nuclear watchdog says inspections of Iran's nuclear program are possible in principle. The bigger question is whether Tehran will allow meaningful access.

As summary executions, abductions, torture and sexual violence plague el-Obeid, Sudan, the UN's human rights chief said the world must take action to stop preventable atrocities.

Sick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries?

The German government is aiming to get the country back on track with a wide range of reforms. However, the latest Deutschlandtrend survey shows that the public remains unconvinced.

Authorities have issued an Interpol Red Notice and arrest warrant against a woman from Ukraine identified as suspect in a bombing that injured a Ukrainian-born businessman sanctioned by Kyiv and two other people.

Alexandru Munteanu announced his surprise resignation after just eight months as head of the government. President Maia Sandu said a successor would be appointed "quickly" in order to continue Moldova's pro-EU course.

Officials from China, Russia, India and other countries are in Tehran as Iran prepares to mourn the Supreme Leader, who was killed in an airstrike at the start of the US-Israeli campaign against Iran.

The German Football Associationand national team coach Nagelsmann have parted ways after Germany's poor display at the 2026 World Cup.

The German Football Association (DFB) and national team coach Nagelsmann have parted ways after Germany's poor display at the 2026 World Cup.

Thousands of Mercedes-Benz workers across Germany are protesting the carmaker's cost-cutting drive. Meanwhile, firefighters rescued two window cleaners from a faulty platform high above Frankfurt. DW has more.

A team of Indian delegates has left for Iran to attend the state funeral of Iran's former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali ​Khamenei. Follow DW for more.

Authorities say the overcrowded bus was likely speeding when it veered off a mountain road in Balochistan.

The overnight strikes by Russia came a day after massive missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, where a day of mourning is being observed.

A man has died after setting himself alight outside the UN headquarters in New York. Activists identified him as a Tibetan activist, though authorities have not confirmed his identity or motive.

Temperatures are set to soar in the US around the July 4 holiday, a week after Europe struck new records. With experts predicting more intense and more frequent heat waves in the future, can our bodies adapt?