TikTok agrees to settle with Alabama state over teen safety
The settlement involves TikTok adding several child safety measures to its platform including time limits and increased parental control. It is similar to a recent settlement competitor Meta had reached.
Yemeni leader calls for general mobilization against Houthis
Amid military escalation with the Iran-backed Houthis, the Saudi-backed head of Yemen's governing body urged his compatriots to join the government forces.
Lula or Bolsonaro as president? Brazil gears up to vote
Brazilians go to the polls on October 4. The front-runners are multilateralist incumbent Lula da Silva and former President Jair Bolsonaro's son, Flavio, who wants to bring Brazil closer to the US and away from China.
Pakistan's Sharif rails against India, praises Trump at UNGA
Pakistan's prime minister blamed India for last year's clashes, and credited the US president with preventing "all-out war" between two nuclear powers. Albania's PM told the UN delegates an anecdote about AI misuse.
UNGA day 4: Lebanon calls for peacekeepers to replace UNIFIL
Lebanon's prime minister has told the UN that the withdrawal of peacekeeping troops risks creating a vacuum. Leaders from Pakistan and Iraq are also speaking on day four of a conference dominated by the Middle East.
DW shows solidarity with Georgians' commitment to democracy
Cultural and media professionals in Georgia remain under threat. A DW panel brings together insiders who share their hopes and fears.
Xi wraps up US visit with trip to National Archives
On the last day of his visit to the US, Chinese leader Xi Jinping visited the National Archives with President Donald Trump. The Archives store the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution. DW has more.
AfD, CDU ban new Holocaust 'stumbling stones' in Heidenau
Activists, politicians and representatives of Holocaust victims reacted with anger after the center-right CDU party joined forces with the AfD to ban new Stolpersteine (stumbling stones) in the eastern town of Heidenau.
'Lithuanian skies are NATO skies': DW speaks with Lithuanian premier Mindaugas Sinkevicius
In a DW interview, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius discussed threats to Lithuania from Russia and Belarus, NATO's need for stronger air defense and why military spending alone cannot ensure security.
India news: Protests against election chief escalate as Gandhi, Cockroach party allege 'rigged' vote
Police have used tear gas on protests by the opposition Congress party demanding India's election commission head steps down, following a report alleging "rigged" elections.
Pope Leo XIV criticizes AI, assisted dying on France arrival
The pope has landed in Paris for a four-day trip. Received by President Emmanuel Macron, Leo warned about the risks of AI and criticized France's limited legalization of assisted dying.
Bundesliga, other top European leagues call for major FIFA reforms
The Bundesliga and three other leading European football leagues have called for major reforms to the world-governing body FIFA. However, they stopped short of calling for FIFA boss Gianni Infantino's resignation.
Why Eritrea matters as fighting returns to Ethiopia's Tigray
The US has removed key sanctions on Eritrea as Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping and fighting escalates in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Analysts say Eritrea's strategic value is growing.
Why Eritrea matters as fighting returns to Tigray
The US has removed key sanctions on Eritrea as Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping and fighting escalates in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Analysts say Eritrea's strategic value is growing.
A HRW report shows how South Korean women face systemic barriers to climbing the career ladder
A new report shows how in South Korea, women on average earn less and have fewer employment opportunities throughout their lives.
Bulgaria's battery boom: From zero to global leader
In under two years, Bulgaria has become one of the world's most battery-intensive energy markets. Can the surge last — and what will it mean for conventional power generators?
How Bulgaria become a global leader in battery storage and what this means for the country's grid and energy market?
In under two years, Bulgaria has become one of the world's most battery-intensive energy markets. Can the surge last — and what will it mean for conventional power generators?
Iranian President Pezeshkian brought a diplomatic tone to New York for UNGA. What did his remarks signal?
Iran's president used his trip to New York this week for the UN General Assembly to signal openness to talks over the nuclear dispute. However, the chances of a major breakthrough on the war remain low.
After Xi-Trump summit, US-China rivalry remains frozen. Is this to Beijing's advantage?
The US president showcased White House construction projects and hosted a lavish dinner with tech CEOs, but the summit made little progress on key issues such as trade tensions and AI regulation.
Pope Leo XIV begins four-day pilgrimage to France
The pope has landed in Paris, where he and President Macron will navigate the rules of religious state visits in secular France. Leo's trip will mix pilgrimage and politics on questions of morality and human existence.
