Despite past delays and ongoing issues, the Economic Community of West African States plans to introduce the regional eco currency by July 2027. The pledge was made at the recent Sahel Governance Forum in The Gambia.

China has expanded its use of coal energy more in the first half of 2025 than at any time in the past nine years. The spike comes despite massive renewable capacity and threatens climate goals.

As China is seen as a growing threat by the US, the exercises in Indonesia are said to aim to secure stability in the Asia-Pacific region. However, Beijing has accused the US of trying to create an "Asian NATO."

German police said that a US citizen was stabbed in Dresden when he tried to stop two men from harassing female passengers on a tram.

A growing water deficit driven by heat and drought is set to devastate local and national economies, resulting in food insecurity, displacement and political upheaval.

Convicted NSU terrorist Beate Zschäpe's acceptance into a rehabilitation program might help her leave prison early. Relatives of the victims are outraged.

The former chancellor believes much has been achieved since allowing hundreds of thousands of refugees into Germany. Angela Merkel made the comments in an ARD documentary. DW has more.

Palestinian officials said the strike on Nasser hospital killed journalists affiliated with news organizations Reuters, the Associated Press and Al Jazeera. DW has more.