Social media platform Snapchat and four adult websites put kids in danger by not enforcing age-limits to access content, according to the European Commission. An EU age-verification app is set to launch in 2027.

European NATO members and Canada increased their defense spending by an aggregate of 19.6% in 2025, the second consecutive year at that rate. German defense spending, famously sluggish to rise, reached 2.4% of GDP.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has said the United States linked future security guarantees to Kyiv's withdrawal from the Donbas region. The comments have gone down well in Russia, which is stepping up its offensive.

The International Olympic Committee has said it will reintroduce genetic gender testing to determine eligibility for female events at the 2028 Los Angeles Games and beyond.

The online trend with roots in misogyny encourages socially isolated young men to undertake painful practices to gain beauty and status — and its language is reaching the White House.

As the US-Israel war with Iran sends fuel prices surging across Southeast Asia, Beijing is using the crisis to position itself as a steadier and more reliable partner than Washington.

Germany has a desperate shortage of affordable housing. The government's modernization of the construction law seems to be failing to get more homes built at "turbo" speed.

Activists in India are sounding the alarm over the removal of content from social media, especially posts criticizing the government and its Iran war stance.

German petrol stations will be limited to increasing prices once per day if the new law clears the upper house. After slashing jobs at home, BASF has opened a sprawling new factory in China. Follow DW for the latest.

German airline Lufthansa is one of many big-name brands that collaborated with the Nazis during the Holocaust. As the airline celebrates its 100th anniversary, why does its Nazi past continue to fly under the radar?

Human rights groups have warned of asylum seekers disappearing into "legal black holes" beyond EU borders, while concerns have also been raised over the influence of the far right over the legislation.

Human rights groups have warned of asylum seekers disappearing into "legal black holes" beyond the borders of the European Union.

Europe has a bit of an on-off relationship with night trains. A Berlin team’s smart cabin concept could lead to greater commitment.

As teams battle it out for the final six spots, loyal fans are making plans for World Cup 2026. DW spoke to supporters across the world to hear about five-figure expenditure, visa uncertainty and safety concerns.

As teams battle it out for the final six spots, loyal fans are making plans for World Cup 2026. DW spoke to supporters across the world to hear about five-figure expenditure, visa uncertainty and safety concerns.

A bus burst into flames after colliding with a truck in India's Andhra Pradesh. At least 13 people have died and 20 others are injured. DW has the latest.

The bus, mostly carrying workers returning to Dhaka after Eid, fell into River Padma while attempting to board a ferry.

The UN has presented an aid action plan for Cuba to US officials, which even involves fuel tracking models. Meanwhile, former President Raul Castro has reportedly been involved in talks with the US.