India: Meta to report child abuse cases to law enforcement
Tech giant Meta will now directly report child safety-related cases to India's cybercrime portal, according to media reports. DW has more.
Why AI researchers warn humanity could face extinction
Could artificial intelligence pose an existential threat to humanity? Some leading researchers are warning against an unregulated race toward AI superintelligence.
Why top AI researchers are warning about human extinction
Could artificial intelligence pose an existential threat to humanity? Some leading researchers are warning against an unregulated race toward AI superintelligence.
El Salvador court hands down first life sentence for femicide
The landmark conviction comes 42 days after the killing of a woman in Santa Ana who prosecutors said was stalked and harassed by her neighbor.
Iran and US: Two countries and the pistachio between them
The pistachios sold across the United States have a surprising history: California's trees trace their roots to Iran. Now, both regions face the same threat — their farmland is sinking as groundwater disappears.
Iran and America: A tale of two lands and the pistachio between them
The pistachios sold across the United States have a surprising history: California's trees trace their roots to Iran. Now both regions face the same threat: their farmland is sinking as groundwater disappears.
Europe launches two climate observation satellites
The European Space Agency has put two satellites into orbit to take a closer look at the impact of climate change. One of them will focus particularly on plant life.
US scraps greenhouse gas rules for power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency said it was repealing Biden-era limits on emissions made by power plants, in the "largest power sector deregulation action ever."
NATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuania
Lithuania has reported frequent drone incursions since Moscow launched its war against Ukraine. Lithuanian media reports suggest the drone was coming from Russia ally Belarus.
US Supreme Court denies Trump bid to restrict mail-in ballots
The court said election officials do not have sufficient time to implement the rule before the November midterms. Trump has argued, without providing evidence, that the system is vulnerable to fraud.
Kremlin-linked Russian oligarch helped fund Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration
Trump's son and his wife confirmed reports that Umar Kremlev paid for parts of the festivities. Kremlev was awarded the "Order of Friendship" by Putin earlier this year.
EU seeks Arctic strategy amid growing power rivalry
Russia's aggression, Trump's threats against Greenland and the race for critical raw materials are pushing the Arctic to the top of Europe's agenda.
Arctic power plays: EU searches for a new strategy
Russia’s aggression, Trump’s threats against Greenland and the race for critical raw materials are pushing the Arctic to the top of Europe’s agenda.
Trump seeks halt to energy attacks by both Russia, Ukraine
Donald Trump, under fire for record US diesel prices, claims Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop striking energy targets. Russia said nothing, Ukraine said "we expect specifics from our partners" on any such move.
Donald Trump dismisses concerns about dangers of AI
The president called efforts to slow the development of artificial intelligence a "sick conspiracy," claiming they only serve China. Market leaders have warned of the dangers of the pace of the technology's development.
Yemen's Houthis attack Saudis, seize crucial Red Sea islands
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have tightened their grip on a key shipping route, capturing two strategic Red Sea islands. The closure of another global transport route is the latest ripple effect of the US war with Iran.
Ukraine, Russia set for new round of US-mediated talks
New trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US could begin in October, according to Kyiv and Moscow. Few expect a breakthrough, but Ukraine is seeking a partial de-escalation to help it get through the winter.
Women's Basketball World Cup: Can Germany harness a boom?
Germany thrilled fans at the Women's Basketball World Cup. But even if this sparked a boom in the women's game, the infrastructure simply isn't ready for it.
Africa's richest man Dangote's IPO out of reach in Nigeria
Dangote seeks $1.6 billion from investors to finance a $14.3 billion expansion and thus double the oil refinery's capacity. The offer could give millions of Nigerians a stake in the company. But who can truly afford it?
IPO 'for the people' is out of reach for many in Nigeria
Dangote seeks $1.6 billion from investors to finance a $14.3 billion expansion and thus double the oil refinery's capacity. The offer could give millions of Nigerians a stake in the company. But who can truly afford it?
