Major German media group falls victim to hacker attack
Unknown hackers have accessed the internal network of one of Germany's biggest newspaper publishing groups. The police cybercrime unit is investigating the incident.
'Made for Germany': German Companies show optimism
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has joined forces with the country's top business leaders, who pledge major investment to pull Germany out of recession.
Middle East: Israeli army storms WHO warehouses in Gaza
The Israeli army has stormed warehouses and other facilities belonging to the the World Health Organization, compromising its operations in Gaza, according to its director-general. DW has more.
India's vice president steps down, citing health reasons
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modia has wished Jagdeep Dhankhar "good health" following the vice president's resignation.
Slovakia: Fico uses anti-EU rhetoric as diversionary tactic
After holding out for weeks, Slovak PM Robert Fico dropped his veto on new EU sanctions against Russia. There's likely to be more of the same in the future as such maneuvering diverts attention from domestic problems.
Ukraine Updates: New PM Svyrydenko seeks fresh IMF loan
As Moscow and Kyiv prepare for a third round of peace talks this week, Ukraine's new prime minister hopes to shore up the nation's budget with a fresh IMF loan if the war doesn't end this year. Follow DW for more.
Germany updates: EU ministers to talk migration in Denmark
Germany's Alexander Dobrindt, a migration hard-liner, is set to attend a meeting of EU interior ministers on the issue in Denmark. DW has this and more in its blog on German current affairs.
Venezuela says US migrants were tortured in El Salvador
Venezuela has launched an investigation into the alleged torture of its citizens in El Salvador prison. The Venezuelan citizens who had been deported from the US to the prison were released on Friday.
How Hollywood films are modified by censors around the world
Many films are simply banned, but some censors get creative: They cut out or modify scenes deemed provocative. Superman's kiss was edited out, outraging Indian film fans.
US: Trump administration releases Martin Luther King files
Despite the King family's objection, the US released the FBI's files on the slain civil rights icon, triggering criticism from his relatives and other civil rights activists.
Could a village in Norway be the EU's rare earths source?
The sleepy Norwegian town of Ulefoss sits on top of a rare earth deposit. The reserves could help to reduce the EU's dependency on China for the elements needed in tech such as phones.
Brazil: Judge says Bolsonaro violated social media ban
A court ruled that Bolsonaro made the speech to news outlets with the intent of it being circulated on social media, violating a ban. Meanwhile, the nation debates if such a ban should include news interviews.
Brazil: Judge threatens Bolsonaro over shared speech
A court ruled that Bolsonaro made the speech to news outlets with the intent of it being circulated on social media, violating a ban. Meanwhile, the nation debates if such a ban should include news interviews.
Are Donald Trump's tariffs the new sanctions?
Donald Trump is using tariffs to pressure adversaries, a role usually played by sanctions. But does the threat of rising US inflation and retaliation make sanctions a safer choice?
North Korea announces plans to build third navy destroyer
North Korea launched two 5,000-ton destroyers this year — one of which was delayed after it capsized at its launch ceremony. Kim Jong Un has vowed to build up the country's maritime power.
White House cuts WSJ from Scotland trip over Epstein story
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the WSJ had been excluded from Donald Trump's upcoming Scotland trip for its "fake and defamatory conduct."
US ex-officer sentenced to prison over Breonna Taylor raid
Breonna Taylor was shot dead by police when they arrived at her home around midnight with a no-knock warrant. The killing of a Black woman in Kentucky sparked a wave of protests across the US.
US set to deport permanent residents over Haitian gang links
Thousands have been killed by gang violence that has swept Haiti in recent years. The Trump administration previously classified one of the main armed groups as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
Germany allows Taliban envoys to facilitate deportations
Germany is allowing two Taliban officials to work at Afghan diplomatic missions in the country, even though it does not recognize the Islamist regime. Chancellor Merz has made curbing migration a policy priority.
Bangladesh: Many killed after plane crashes into school
At least 19 people were killed and more than 100 were injured after a Bangladesh Air Force plane crashed into a school building in Dhaka. It is the country's deadliest aviation disaster in more than 40 years.