Morocco's first female head of government: Symbol or real reform?
Fatima Zahra Mansouri has been chosen as Morocco's first female prime minister. Is her appointment a kind of symbolism, to show Morocco in a positive light? Or could Mansouri bring genuine changes for Moroccan women?
Bosnia and Herzegovina is still shaped by war, separatism, EU ambitions
Bosnia and Herzegovina is governed by a system established after the Bosnian war — more than 30 years ago. Ethnic divisions, a complex administration and European integration all shape the country's political reality.
Bosnia-Herzegovina shaped by war, separatism, EU ambitions
Bosnia-Herzegovina is governed by a system established after the Bosnian war — more than 30 years ago. Ethnic divisions, a complex administration and European integration all shape the country's political reality.
Latvia votes in parliamentary election amid rising costs
Around 1.5 million Latvians are eligible to vote in an election which has been dominated by national security concerns and rising living costs. Four Eurofighter jets are on NATO deployment over Latvia during the poll.
German reunification: How inequality is shaping a new East German identity
A new study highlights persistent structural disparities in wealth and leadership positions between East and West Germany, 36 years after reunification.
Australia: Car crashes into rugby fans, 10 injured
The driver has been identified as an 18-year-old man who is said to have been "revving" when he lost control of his car.
Co-pilot on Flydubai flight was banned from flying by Oman
The man who stabbed his fellow pilot, the captain of the Israel-bound Flydubai flight, was reportedly barred from flying in his native Oman over security concerns.
US, Australia suspend consular services in Brazil
The US and Australia have announced a halt to their consular services in Brazil beginning Friday. The news comes two days before Brazilians head to the polls to vote in the high-stakes presidential election.
Christa Pike unconscious after failed execution — attorneys
Lawyers for Christa Pike said she's unconscious and on a ventilator after a botched execution attempt. Pike is believed to be the first person to have survived the administration of lethal drugs in the modern era.
North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea, Seoul says
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea off its east coast, the South Korean military has said.
UK: Man charged with planning to attack Nigel Farage
The suspect was already charged with the killing of Reform UK's Ann Widdecombe.
New York governor condemns handling of Cornell rape case
An 2024 alleged gang rape at the prestigious Cornell University has gained national attention after the accuser, identified only as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit. A special prosecutor has been appointed to handle the case.
FlyDubai 'hero' pilot speaks for first time
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Captain Smit Machchhar via video call. Meanwhile, authorities in the UAE and Israel said an investigation is making progress.
Spain's parliament rejects housing bill as protests continue
Spain's minority government suffered defeat in parliament as it tried to push through a pair of emergency measures aimed at making housing more affordable. A pensioner's eviction and protests led to the bid.
"NAZA": Israeli military issues statement on film
The award-winning documentary "NAZA" continues to spark controversy in Israel. The Israeli military has now published a multi-page statement calling the film's portrayal "distorted."
Israel's top court allows Arab parties to run in election
The ruling overturns a move by the Central Elections Committee to ban four parties. The conservative Muslim Ra'am party could serve as the kingmaker following the next elections.
Iran accused of blocking SIM cards, digital access to silence dissent
DW has spoken with several Iranians who say their SIM cards, bank access and online accounts were blocked until they deleted critical content or pledged to stop activism.
Europe to release diesel reserves after Trump request
The US leader asked European countries to release some of their diesel reserves to ease the rising prices. The issue has damaged Trump's popularity back home.
Germany's Franz Reindl elected new IIHF president
Franz Reindl has been elected president of ice hockey's world governing body. The former forward was a member of West Germany's Olympic bronze medal-winning team.
Argentina launches cash-for-citizenship scheme
Investors seeking the fastest but most costly route to Argentine citizenship can choose between a non-refundable gift of $350,000, or buying a government bond for $800,000, if they think that will pay off in the end.
