Ethiopia: New mega dam no threat to neighbors, insists PM
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed insists that newly inaugurated Blue Nile dam is not a threat to upstream neighbors Sudan and Egypt, but a "great achievement for all black people."
Nepal PM resigns as anti-corruption protests escalate
Protests continued in Kathmandu on Tuesday despite the lifting of a social media ban, with the houses of several senior politicians reportedly set on fire. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned.
Serbian President Vucic moves to crush dissent
Riot police in Novi Sad broke up a student-led protest on Friday night in an unprecedented, violent assault on peaceful protesters. Is the Serbian president trying to cement full control and crush dissent by force?
Escalation in Serbia: President Vucic moves to crush dissent
Riot police in Novi Sad broke up a student-led protest on Friday night in a violent, unprecedented assault on peaceful protesters. Is the Serbian president moving to cement full control and crush dissent by force?
Did AI save Google from being broken apart by regulators?
The growing power of artificial intelligence was a deciding factor in a court's decision not to break up Google and its Chrome search browser. It is another reminder of the expanding influence of AI.
North Korea finalizes solid-fuel ICBM engine test
Pyongyang has been carrying out a rapid series of trials on its new intercontinental missile program, with Kim Jong Un present at the last stage. State media heralded the use of solid fuel as a significant breakthrough.
Middle East updates: Panic as residents flee Gaza City
Fresh evacuation orders have displaced Gaza City residents once again as Israel ramps up its offensive. A Gaza-bound aid flotilla says it was attacked in Tunisia. DW has more.
Germany updates: Woman faces 9 years for attacking neo-Nazis
A German could be locked up for assaulting five people during a meeting of far-right groups in Budapest. Electric cars are the rage at an auto show in Munich and a former German diplomat starts a new job. DW has more.
Deaths, dollars, disputes: Ethiopia's GERD mega dam
Did 15,000 people die during GERD's construction? DW unpacks some key facts about Ethiopia's mega dam, including why Addis Ababa does not recognize the 1959 Nile Water treaty between Egypt and Sudan.
Thailand's former PM Thaksin sentenced to one year in prison
Thaksin Shinawatra was accused of having served a previous jail term in hospital detention, triggering widespread skepticism and public outrage.
Rupert Murdoch succession agreed as son Lachlan gets control
Under the new agreement, three of Murdoch's children will receive cash based on equity sales and cease to have holdings in the media company. Lachlan, who shares his father's conservative ideals, will succeed Rupert.
Norway vote: Labour's Jonas Gahr Stoere wins second term
The ruling Labour Party, with the support of four other left-wing parties, edged out more conservative parties in the election. The rising cost of living and tumultuous geopolitics were key issues during the campaign.
US: Congress releases Trump's alleged note to Epstein
A note reportedly written by Donald Trump to wish the sex offender happy birthday alludes to "wonderful secrets." The White House denies that Trump signed the note or sketched the lewd drawing on it.
US: White House denies Trump signed alleged Epstein note
A note allegedly written by the US President to wish the sex offender happy birthday alludes to "wonderful secrets." The White House denies Trump signed the note or sketched the lewd drawing on it.
Gaza-bound flotillas: All you need to know
What is the symbolic and political impact of the flotillas en route to Gaza? DW takes a look at the various missions that have tried to reach the shores of Gaza since 2010.
What is the UN General Assembly?
The UN General Assembly convenes every September for monthslong deliberations on challenges collectively facing humanity.
France: Prime Minister Bayrou ousted in confidence vote
France is set to lose its third premier in 12 months. Pressure is now mounting on President Emmanuel Macron to pick a new prime minister after Francois Bayrou's resignation.
Germany remembers the neo-Nazi NSU's first victim: Enver Simsek
Twenty-five years after his death, Enver Simsek's family is still seeking explanations. The far-right National Socialist Underground murdered him in 2000 and went on to kill another nine people across Germany.
Bavarian leader Söder warns AfD rise could destroy Germany
Bavarian State Premier Markus Söder has cautioned against complacency as Germany's far-right AfD surges in polls. His comments came at the same festival where AfD leaders predicted victory and promised mass deportations.
Who is the new Thai prime minister, Anutin Charnivirakul?
Thailand has another new prime minister, after tycoon-turned-politician Anutin was voted in by parliament. What does his appointment mean for the country?