Brazil's Lula slams US over Bolsonaro-linked sanctions
Brazil's president Lula da Silva said the US was using "baseless" measures against his country, saying it was "unacceptable" meddling in its affairs.
US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites heighten safety fears
While no radiation leaks have been confirmed following the US strikes on nuclear enrichment facilities in Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan, the extent of the damage remains uncertain.
Middle East: Tribal forces withdraw from Sweida
Syrian leaders called for a ceasefire and deployed security forces to quell unrest between Druze and Bedouin factions. Later, Bedouin militias said they had left Sweida after a week of fighting. Follow DW for the latest.
Middle East: Syrian forces return to Sweida amid unrest
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has called for a nationwide ceasefire and deployed security forces to quell violence between Druze and Bedouin factions. Follow DW for the latest.
Congo and M23 militants sign ceasefire deal in Qatar
Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have signed a preliminary ceasefire aimed at facilitating a peace agreement to be signed in August. The African Union called the signing a "significant development."
Who is responsible for PFAS contamination?
Hazardous "forever chemicals" contaminate drinking water, soil and food worldwide. Who is responsible for their contamination?
Ukraine updates: Russia hits Odesa, Sumy in overnight attack
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Russia launched 300 drones and 30 missiles overnight, killing one. DW has the latest.
Air India crash: US body says media reports 'premature'
The US transport safety body said investigations into the Air India 171 crash in Ahmedabad will take time. It expressed support for India's investigating body AAIB.
Germany updates: 19 injured in Düsseldorf fair fireworks
A fireworks accident at Düsseldorf's city fair has injured 19 people, four seriously, after rockets veered into the crowd. Meanwhile, the German Red Cross says the country lacks basic crisis training. Join DW for more.
US: Trump signs law paving way for dollar-based stablecoins
US President Donald Trump has signed a law to create a regulatory regime for US-dollar-based stablecoins. This could see the cryptocurrency coming into regular use.
Trump sues Wall Street Journal, Murdoch over Epstein report
Donald Trump has vowed legal action after the Wall Street Journal reported that he sent a sexually suggestive birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. Epstein, a New York financier, faced sex trafficking charges.
Americans freed as El Salvador sends back Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States
The deal involved Venezuela taking men that the US President Donald Trump's administration had sent to El Salvador.
New EU sanctions on Russia 'unprecedented'
The EU will impose a moving price cap on Russian oil, among other measures, in a bid to shrink Russia's economy. The bloc hopes the latest sanctions package will urge Russia toward a ceasefire with Ukraine.
Deadly explosion rocks LA law enforcement facility
US Federal agents were at the scene and working to learn more.
Pakistan: Dozens killed in Punjab flooding
Over 50 people have been killed in flash flooding following heavy rainfall in eastern Pakistan. Authorities have put official warnings in place while forecasters predict more rain to come.
How far-right social media influenced judges' election to Germany's highest court
Researchers say a far-right social media campaign — that painted a respected law professor as extremist — caused the suspension of the election of judges to Germany's highest court.
German farmers give asparagus and strawberries the ax
Two of Germany's most beloved spring and summer snacks — asparagus and strawberries — are increasingly less attractive for farmers to grow. Less space is being devoted to growing them, and prices are rising.
Merz defends top court nominee from 'unacceptable' attacks
Germany's Friedrich Merz has weighed in on a dispute causing a rift within his ruling coalition. The conservative chancellor said much right-wing criticism of top court candidate Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf had been unfair.
Brazil's Bolsonaro ordered to wear ankle monitor
The former president's home and party headquarters in Brasilia were also searched as a coup trial against him nears an end.
Fact check: Misinformation fuels anti-migrant riots in Spain
The assault of an elderly man in the town of Torre Pacheco sparked outrage and racist riots for several nights. False claims and misleading videos spread online soon after — and exacerbated the tensions.