TikTok, Instagram and YouTube clips are designed to overwhelm the brain's pleasure circuitry and keep people watching. Researchers say short-form videos may only be the start when it comes to harvesting human attention.

A member of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Cabinet said it would be "delusional" to pretend there was no threat to his position. But he also said he had no information suggesting he might quit, as a newspaper reported.

Thousands celebrated through the night at Stonehenge in southwest England, ushering in the sunrise on the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The stone circle aligns with the sun's path at the solstices.

Germany's special law prohibiting the insulting of politicians has led to cases that many people consider absurd. Some members of the government want to abolish the law; others think there's a good reason to retain it.

Footage of fires at a major depot on Crimea circulated on social media. The Moscow-aligned governor of Crimea has halted public fuel sales after the attack.

The United Nations Security Council has called on the paramilitary RSF in Sudan to not launch an attack on the city of El-Obeid.

Officials from the United States and Iran have begun talks to shore up an interim deal to end the war. Follow DW for more.

Preliminary talks kicked off at a mountain resort in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. A quadrilateral meeting with the US, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar is scheduled for later on Sunday, Iran's Foreign Ministry said. DW has more.

US Vice President JD Vance is en route to Switzerland for talks with Iran's delegation in the mountain resort in Bürgenstock. Follow DW.

In Germany's second 2026 World Cup game, Undaz helped Germany to a comeback win against the Ivory Coast in Toronto.

Counterterrorism police have taken charge after a series of violent attacks in the Scottish capital that left five men injured.

Once seen as almost impenetrable, Russian air defenses are now under growing strain from Ukrainian drones. A recent attack on Moscow has reignited debate over Russian vulnerabilities.

France is taking additional measures as millions of people gear up for Fete de la Musique under punishing temperatures.

France takes additional measures as millions gear up for Fete de la Musique amid punishing temperatures.

A court in Madrid ruled that there is sufficient evidence against Begona Gomez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The 55-year-old university director is banned from leaving the country.

Ukraine's president has returned a medal to Poland after a decision to strip him of the honor. Warsaw has been one of Kyiv's key allies since Russia's war in Ukraine.

A decision to strip Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honor benefited Moscow, Ukrainian officials said. Warsaw has been one of Kyiv's key allies since Russia's war in Ukraine.

Some 2.2 million premedical aspirants are retaking the high-pressure entrance test across India under strict security measures. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi is in Kolkata for International Yoga Day. DW has more.

Germany is weighing sweeping pension changes, including raising the retirement age to 70. Meanwhile, football fans are celebrating after the men's national side qualified for the World Cup knockout stage. DW has more.

Iran's joint military command said the strait had been closed due to Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Iran's negotiators are heading to Switzerland for Iran-US talks on their interim deal. DW has more.