At least 1,028 people died during Spain's recent heat wave as the country endured its hottest January-to-June period on record. Scientists said the extreme heat across Europe was driven by climate change.

The EU’s central bank is preparing a digital euro to cut dependence on Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay. Success hinges on giving consumers an easy-to-use payment system without prompting a flight from bank savings.

An ultra-traditionalist Catholic group has consecrated bishops without papal consent, risking a schism with the church in Rome. Pope Leo had begged the breakaway Society of Saint Pius X to reconsider its plan.

Police have raided DFB offices and city halls in a probe into the alleged misappropriation of Euro 2024 tickets. Meanwhile, Germany’s coalition leaders are meeting to hammer out a reform package. Follow DW for more.

Representatives from both countries will hold indirect meetings in Doha to discuss the next steps of the deal that would end the war between them. Follow DW for all the updates.

The United States declared its independence from Britain 250 years ago. Here's how the US's relations with other nations — and its global image — have changed since.

Germans have won a fight to keep a coal mine out of an ancient forest. In the US, the government is opening protected lands for drilling and development.

Kotak Mahindra Bank will take over the German bank's retail, private and weath portfolios in India while Deutche Bank will focus on ultra-high net worth clients. Meanwhile, jet fuel prices have fallen. DW has more.

Washington had restricted Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 invoking national security concerns. OpenAI was also asked to limit the rollout of its latest GPT-5.6 model to vetted partners only.

The EU has moved to curb what it sees as unfair competition from mostly Chinese online retailers by imposing its levy. It follows a similar move from the US.

Companies around the world are competing to see who can build the first commercially viable nuclear fusion reactor. German startups are also in the race, supported by major corporations and private investors.

A passport controversy has reignited debate over how citizenship is proven in India, with voter-list revisions exposing systemic gaps and raising fears of wrongful exclusion.

Trump's latest financial filing shows hundreds of millions in income driven by crypto — an industry that has flourished under his policies.

After the earthquakes, almost 2,000 people are confirmed dead, and about 43,000 remain missing. Aid agencies warn of worsening hunger and disease amid an overwhelmed healthcare system.

After a major heat wave, critics say leaders need to do more for climate change adaption. Policymakers disagree on who's responsible to prepare Germany for extreme temperatures ― the federal government or municipalities.

Following a major heat wave, critics say the government needs to do more to adapt to climate change. What can policymakers do to ensure the country is better prepared for extreme temperatures in the future?

Following a major heat wave, critics say the government needs to do more to adapt to climate change. What can policymakers do to ensure the country is better prepared for extreme temperatures in the future?

In the wake of the heat wave, critics say the government needs to do more to adapt to climate change.

Even Lebanese locals who don't like Hezbollah, the local group fighting Israel, are deeply concerned about the deal their government has made with the neighboring country.

On Tuesday former German Chancellor Merkel presented the painting for the official portrait gallery of the country's heads of government. She had previously inspired many artists.