Since declaring independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Moldova has sought its own path in Europe — something Russia would like to prevent. Why has this small eastern European country become so significant?

The French prime minister Francois Bayrou is seeking a confidence vote on his plans to implement budget cuts. If he loses, France may get an unprecedented fifth head of government in just 20 months.

Donald Trump's tariffs on BRICS nations outstrip those on the rest of the world. As India, China and Russia prepare for a key summit in Tianjin, has the president forged a tighter alliance among his biggest rivals?

SpaceX has launched its giant Starship rocket again, deploying mock satellites. The milestone flight followed several delays caused by faults and bad weather.

Israel has responded to another Houthi attack with strikes on the Yemeni capital Sanaa. What's behind the attacks, and how are they related to Iran, Gaza and Red Sea shipping routes?

North Korea criticized South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for his comments on denuclearization, which he made during a visit to the United States earlier this week.

Jair Bolsonaro is under house arrest awaiting the verdict in a coup-plotting trial. The former Brazilian president faces up to 40 years in jail if convicted of trying to cling to power after losing the election in 2022.

Pop music's current biggest star and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end plan to tie the knot after a courtship of around two years. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the move in a joint post on Instagram.

Iraqi politicians want to reform paramilitaries outside of government control. Critics say reforms will entrench Iran-run "terrorist groups" inside Iraq and the US is threatening sanctions if the reforms happen.

Friedrich Merz and his Belgian counterpart Bart De Wever warned that seizing frozen Russian central bank assets to help Ukraine could set a dangerous legal precedent, or simply break the law. Follow DW for the latest.

A 21-year-old Syrian citizen is in investigative custody in Dresden after a young American man was stabbed in the face on a tram over the weekend in the eastern German city. New information may link him to the attack.

US President Donald Trump's attempt to sack Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has caused shockwaves. The move could fatally undermine the Fed's independence and have implications for the US and global economies.

The attack in February killed a two-year-old girl and her mother and injured dozens of people. The prosecutor's office said the suspect, an Afghan national, had an Islamist motive.

Sixty-five years ago, 14 African countries gained independence from France. DW examines how they have developed since then — and how much influence the former colonial power still wields today.

After decades of service, India is retiring the last of its 1950s-era MiG-21 jets. But New Delhi's dream of buying new planes and building a sleek and modern air force has grown into a procurement nightmare.

The dip equates to almost 7% of the total workforce in the German auto sector. Faltering exports to China and the US play a role, as new tariffs raise barriers to entry in both these core markets.

The 82nd Venice Film Festival, which kicks off August 27, is packed with must-see, Oscar-friendly films set to feature in the upcoming awards season.

German Chancellor Merz says Russia's Putin must meet Ukraine's Zelenskyy or face a stern response from the West. EU foreign ministers, meanwhile, conferred with US counterpart Rubio on steps forward. DW has the latest.

Since 2015, hundreds of thousands of people have come to Germany seeking refuge. The data on asylum, integration and sentiment shows what the country has achieved since then — and what it hasn't.

Since 2015, hundreds of thousands of people have come to Germany seeking refuge. The data on asylum, integration and sentiment shows what the country has achieved since then — and what it hasn't.