The idea of bringing back compulsory military service in Germany is controversial, not least because some business leaders fear this could harm the economy.

Taiwan says China has no right to intervene in the recall vote on lawmakers whom activists see as cozying up to Beijing. China views Taiwan as its own territory.

The latest violence in Syria shows just how far the country has to go to overcome decades of repression and division stoked by its previous rulers. Can the country's new government get the situation under control?

Berlin wants to speed up the rate at which it can buy weapons, bypassing lengthy tender processes for military contracts. Critics warn that it could open a path to the unfair awarding of contracts and corrupt practices.

Germany's foreign minister said a law targeting the independence of anti-corruption agencies will make it harder for Ukraine to join the EU. The law triggered demonstrations against the Ukrainian government. DW has more.

Two vessels collided in Cuxhaven port, spilling 6,000 liters of oil into the water, with crews racing to contain the spill. Meanwhile, Germany's chancellor is hosting the French president in Berlin. Follow DW for more.

Mental health professionals have said more support programs are needed on college campuses as an alarming trend of student suicide continues. An estimated 13,000 students commit suicide in India every year.

The International Court of Justice has issued its ruling on states' legal obligations in relation to climate change, saying that failing to protect the planet may be a violation of international law.

A new material science development could provide an effective way to detect party drugs used to commit sexual assault.

A new material science development could provide an effective way to detect party drugs used to commit sexual assault.

India has vowed to crush the long-running Maoist-inspired Naxal insurgency by March 2026. In the jungles of Chhattisgarh, villagers are mourning those killed in the crossfire.

The German chancellery insists the ruling coalition is united in its stance on Israel's actions in Gaza, despite differing views. A split appeared after Germany refused to add its name to a 28-country declaration.

Sebastian Hotz was on trial for posting online remarks that prosecutors said condoned an assassination attempt on the now US leader. Now, a court has cleared him of all charges, recognizing his statements as satire.

US transgender women can no longer compete in women's events at the Olympics and Paralympics. The US committee updated its policy to align with President Donald Trump's executive orders on trans participation.

Aid groups such as Doctors Without Borders and Save the Children urged lifting restrictions, opening land crossings and other measures, as they say "mass starvation" is spreading in Gaza. DW has the latest.

The use of artificial intelligence proved disadvantageous for a legal team in South Africa when an AI tool fabricated case studies. Lawyers are now demanding clear guidelines and adherence to ethical standards.

The use of artificial intelligence proved disadvantageous for a legal team in South Africa when an AI tool fabricated case studies. Lawyers are now demanding clear guidelines and adherence to ethical standards.

While Germany's economy falters, the country is experiencing a rise in undeclared work. What role do taxes and generous state aid for the poor play in the surge?

Genetic analysis of bodies from a 9,000-year-old settlement revealed clues pointing to unusual societal structures.

A young basketball player is continuing to fight for justice four years after first speaking out about the sexual abuse of minors in Mali's women's national program.