After years lost to visa battles, Hossein Vafaei is finally delivering on his early promise as a snooker prodigy. He's hoping to inspire people back home amid the turmoil in Iran.

Do we really feel more tired in spring? Researchers in Switzerland say, "there's no such thing as spring fatigue." But it is a deep cultural phenomenon in German-speaking countries.

The global image of the US has taken a blow, as many people are increasingly fed up with the constant stream of controversies surrounding the Trump administration.

Belgium is reversing its decadeslong phasing-out course, seeking more energy independence by reviving its nuclear plants.

Frustrated by blocking coalitions, 50-plus nations at the inaugural talks on exiting fossil fuels made one thing clear: it's all about how — not whether — to phase out coal, oil and gas.

The message from inaugural talks on exiting fossil fuels was clear. It's not if, but when and how.

The message from inaugural talks on exiting fossil fuels was clear. It's not if, but when and how.

Five countries, including Germany, want the EU to bring in a so-called windfall tax to target energy companies benefiting from the price crisis. It can be done, but it's complex.

Iran's supreme leader issued a statement implying that Tehran wanted to keep its nuclear program and perhaps impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. Crude prices remain volatile. DW has more.

Iran's president has said the US naval blockade both violates international law and will not succeed. The US military, meanwhile, is hailing its efficacy impeding oil shipments. Crude prices remain volatile. DW has more.

Before being imprisoned for 20 years, Jimmy Lai founded Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy newspaper. His son said the award shows that those who fight for the freedom of others "are never alone."

Germany's economy has grown more than expected, against a backdrop of rising energy costs and uncertain export markets. Meanwhile, VW reports a sharp drop in profits, as pressures mount on the carmaker. DW has more.

More than 20 ships were intercepted in a mission aimed at challenging the blockade of the Gaza Strip. Israel dismissed those on board as "attention-seeking agitators."

Projections suggest mixed outcomes in West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu. Narendra Modi's BJP is trying to make inroads in three states where it has never held power. Follow DW.

In Ghana, DW Akademie works with women journalists as they try to advance in their careers despite gender barriers.

The country's state-run news has said much of the country has been hit by an unusually severe drought. The largely isolated country, with a population of over 26 million, was already facing food shortages.

With three in four countries "problematic" or worse, the 2026 World Press Freedom Index offers a bleak picture for global media. The conditions for press freedom are rated "satisfactory" in only a few dozen countries.

With three in four countries "problematic" or worse, the 2026 World Press Freedom Index offers a bleak picture for global media. The conditions for press freedom are rated "satisfactory" in only a few dozen countries.

Ecuador is pushing to increase its production of crude oil but faces a backlash from environmentalists and Indigenous groups.

The US indictment alleges that Ruben Rocha Moya conspired to move drugs from the Sinaloa Cartel into the US, in exchange for political support