Spanish scientists find first evidence of Diplodocus dinosaur in Europe
Paleontologists in Spain say they have found the first evidence of the long-necked Diplodocus genus of dinosaur outside of North America. They found bones at the rich La Tejeria fossil site in Teruel in eastern Spain.
Saudi Arabia faces hard choices as Houthis gain in Yemen
Saudi Arabia faces growing security and economic problems as it seeks to balance deterrence and diplomacy during its escalating conflict with the Iran-backed Houthis in neighboring Yemen.
Why the era of cheap government debt is over
US debt has topped $40 trillion. How risky is the country's growing debt burden. And will investors keep funding Washington's deficits?
US allies in Asia alarmed as think tank calls for pullback
Analysts warn that a US withdrawal from the western Pacific, as recently suggested by a think tank, would weaken deterrence and strengthen China's position.
'Woman, Life, Freedom' spirit lives on as Iran war drags on
The 2022 death of Jina Mahsa Amini in police custody triggered a resistance movement in Iran. Four years later, the Iranian regime endures — but so does the legacy of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests.
Bangladesh court sentences 7 Hasina allies to death
The latest verdict brings to 22 the number of death sentences handed down in cases stemming from the 2024 uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule.
Socialist Left Party holds slim lead in polarized Berlin polls
The results of the Berlin election are as hard to predict as ever. Three parties are vying for first place, including the socialist Left Party and the far-right AfD. But one issue is most important to Berliners.
Socialist Left leads far-right AfD ahead of Berlin vote
The results of the Berlin election are as hard to predict as ever. Three parties are vying for first place, including the socialist Left Party and the far-right AfD. But one issue is most important to Berliners.
Berlin election driven by radical ideas
The results of the Berlin election are as hard to predict as ever. Three parties are vying for first place, including the socialist Left Party and the far-right AfD. But one issue is most important to Berliners.
Germany news: Merz to cancel UN trip amid party infighting
Germany's chancellor nixxed his trip over doubts about his leadership after party losses to the AfD in state elections. Meanwhile, Defense Minister Pistorius is in Washington for talks with his US counterpart. Follow DW.
Germany news: Merz to cancel UN trip over party infighting
Germany's chancellor has nixxed his trip over doubts about his leadership after party losses to the AfD in state elections. Meanwhile, Defense Minister Pistorius is in Washington for talks with his US counterpart.
Germany news: Police find arms depot near highway
Police have found a stash of rifles, pistols and other firearms near a road in the western state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Meanwhile, Defense Minister Pistorius is off to the US for talks with his American counterpart.
Can popular state premier Schwesig hold off the far-right AfD?
Manuela Schwesig has led Germany’s northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania since 2017. Will the center-left premier be able to stop the far-right AfD from emerging as the strongest force in Sunday’s election?
SPD state premier campaigns as one-woman bulwark against AfD
Manuela Schwesig, of the center-left SPD, has governed the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, on the Baltic Sea coast, since 2017. Ahead of this weekend's election, she is campaigning against the nationalist AfD.
SPD governor campaigns as one-woman bulwark against AfD
Manuela Schwesig, of the center-left SPD, has governed the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, on the Baltic Sea coast, since 2017. Ahead of this weekend's election, she is campaigning against the nationalist AfD.
East German leader styles self as one-woman bulwark to AfD
Manuela Schwesig of the center-left SPD has governed the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, on the Baltic Sea coast, since 2017. Ahead of this weekend's election, she is campaigning as thefar right.
US confirms it has weapons in space
The US Space Force justified the weapons deployment by citing its two biggest geopolitical rivals — Russia and China. Beijing responded by urging Washington to "stop preparing for war" in outer space.
Russian warship fires flares at Danish helicopter
Denmark has summoned Russia's ambassador over a Baltic Sea encounter that Copenhagen says is part of an increasingly aggressive pattern of Russian behavior.
China tightens travel rules over tech security
Beijing says the new rules, which could also apply to foreign and Taiwanese nationals, are aimed at safeguarding "national security."
Netherlands: Suspected sabotage disrupts train services
A major outage has hit parts of the Dutch railway system after objects were found placed across lines, authorities say. The company responsible for rail infrastructure says it suspects deliberate wrongdoing.
