Scotland: Abusive man gets 8 years prison for wife's suicide
Lee Milne engaged in physical and psychological abuse of his wife, Kimberly, with the victim then taking her own life. The landmark case saw him convicted of culpable homicide.
Lebanon gripped by uncertainty over Iran-US ceasefire
Following the latest wave of Israeli attacks, Lebanon faces what the UN calls a "perfect storm." Could the first direct talks between Lebanon and Israel address the humanitarian crisis?
Iran war: Rifts in regime bigger threat to ceasefire
As the US and Iran gear up for high-stakes talks, the bigger question is whether Tehran can hold the line amid signs of fractures within the regime.
Xi sells 'peace' message to Taiwan opposition ahead of Trump visit
China's leader Xi Jinping promoted "peaceful development" in talks with Taiwan's opposition chief, a move analysts say could be aimed at US President Trump to soften Washington's stance on the self-ruled island.
Iran war: JD Vance hoping for 'positive' talks in Pakistan
Donald Trump has tasked his vice president JD Vance with shoring up a shaky ceasefire at the high-level talks with Iran in Islamabad. Iran has threatened to break the truce over Israel's strikes on Lebanon. DW has more.
El Nino forecast as ocean temperatures approach record highs
The EU's global warming monitor also reported the second-highest global sea surface temperature and said based on current trends, a shift towards El Nino conditions was likely.
Germany news: Protesters block Rheinmetall arms plant
Police have removed pro-Palestinian protesters who glued themselves to the entrance of a Berlin arms factory. Meanwhile, inflation is tracking back up as the Iran war stymied hopes that it was under control. DW has more.
German Bundeswehr says military-aged men can travel freely
A new rule requiring men to get permission to travel abroad recently put Defense Minister Boris Pistorius under pressure. He says he has fixed the situation, but the criticism continues.
NASA's billion-dollar space race goes into overdrive
NASA's renewed push to get a human mission to the moon and Mars is neither cheap, nor for the faint of heart. But who ends up covering the costs and what does everyone still on Earth get out of all this?
Hungary: Orban and opposition trade barbs ahead of election
Hungary is preparing for a potentially pivotal election, with challenger Peter Magyar and the Tisza party promising change after 16 years of Viktor Orban's rule. Polling shows nearly a quarter of voters are undecided.
Germany: Police suspect antisemitism in Israeli restaurant attack in Munich
Police and restaurant owners believe antisemitism motivated the Munich attack. Nobody was hurt, but three windows were broken, causing damage worth several thousand euros. This comes amid tension over the war in Iran.
NATO's eastern members brace for US disengagement
US President Donald Trump has once again questioned the value of the transatlantic military alliance. Russia's neighbors in the Baltic region are watching his statements with concern.
Recycling's next big thing — or big bluff?
An advanced recycling process claims it can handle hard-to-recycle plastics, like packaging. But critics say it's not worth the effort.
Germany news: Inflation creeps up as fuel costs mount
Inflation has started to track back up as the Iran war stymied hopes that it had finally been tamped down. In eastern Germany, the far-right AfD is meeting to talk about its social policy plans. DW has the latest.
China's Xi hosts Taiwan opposition leader in Beijing
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is courting Taiwan's China-friendly opposition leader as Beijing seeks to reframe the cross-strait narrative.
Zambia: Is the US trading HIV treatment for resources?
The US is reportedly leveraging health aid to gain access to Zambia's critical minerals. Millions depend on US funding for HIV, tuberculosis and malaria treatment. Yet Zambia is hesitant to agree.
From the Nile to the Euphrates: Inside Israel's expansionist ambitions
Israel has never officially defined its borders, but Israeli settlers and ministers are flirting with the biblical idea of extending them far beyond the current state. What's behind the concept of "Greater Israel"?
India news: Rubio to visit India for trade, Quad talks
The US Secretary of State's visit to India is likely to center around the Quad alliance and energy trade. Meanwhile, India-bound crude tankers have reportedly crossed the Strait of Hormuz. DW has more.
Imane Khelif's first pro opponent: 'I'm not scared'
Germany's Julia Igel is to face Imane Khelif in the Algerian's first professional boxing match. Igel says she wants to use the fight to "put out a statement."
Iran war: JD Vance heads to Pakistan for talks with Tehran
Donald Trump has tasked his vice president JD Vance with shoring up a shaky ceasefire at the high-level talks with Iran in Islamabad. Iran has threatened to break the truce over Israel's strikes on Lebanon. DW has more.
