Health Minister Aden Duale told a court he ordered an immediate stop to construction, after being held in contempt for ignoring previous court orders. The plans to set up the facility prompted protests and unrest.

The Taliban are tightening the screws on women's clothing, shooting at protesters and ordering even their own officials to stop using smartphones. Behind the regime's omnipresent control, there are signs of deep anxiety.

Zambians head to the polls in August with jobs and living costs at the top of their concerns. The outcome could also impact the ongoing global competition for critical minerals and redefine ties with China and the US.

Bastian Schweinsteiger's TV analysis of Germany's World Cup opponents Ivory Coast appeared to draw on racist stereotypes. For some observers, the comments are evidence that racist tropes are still common in football.

Monuments in Paris are working on reduced hours, as France recorded its hottest-ever average 24-hour temperature. Britain, France, Italy and Spain have issued red alerts and health warnings. More on DW.

The Ankara prosecutor's office said 209 people were detained, while 32 others remained at large. Turkey has announced a ban on demonstrations amid preparations for next month's NATO summit in the capital.

European countries have been trying to scale up their military capabilities, but their current defense production and procurement model is not fit for purpose, say experts.

European countries have been trying to scale up and integrate their military capabilities, but their current defense production and procurement model is not fit for purpose, say experts.

The EU is hosting Taliban officials after Belgium granted temporary visas for talks on returning failed Afghan asylum-seekers. The meeting is one of the bloc's highest-level contacts with the Taliban since 2021.

Chancellor Merz says a proposed pension reform package should be fully implemented. A survey has shown that almost half of teachers in Germany find pupils' behavior stressful. DW has more.

She shunned feminine beauty ideals, was bisexual and a political radical, all while being brutally honest in her art. A major Frida Kahlo exhibition opens at London's Tate Modern.

Iran has contacted Indian refiners to sell its oil after the US temporarily lifted sanctions on Tehran. Meanwhile, an Indian startup founder is going to head Meta's WhatsApp. Follow DW for more.

Israel and Lebanon prepare for a fresh round of negotiations in Washington. Iran says negotiating groups to oversee sanctions, nuclear issues, economic reconstruction and implementation. DW has the latest.

The Trump administration spent $14.7 million repainting the pool "American flag blue" ahead of US' 250th anniversary celebrations. Weeks later, the paint is peeling off and algae has turned the water green.

US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders to boost quantum research and strengthen security infrastructure to safeguard data in a post-quantum world.

The Mainz midfielder with Afghan roots has become a key member of Germany's 2026 World Cup squad. Coach Julian Nagelsmann said Amiri can provide the team with a spark when it's most needed.

The Mainz midfielder with Afghan roots has become a key member of Germany's 2026 World Cup squad. Coach Julian Nagelsmann said Amiri can provide the team a spark when it's most needed.

Now that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation, all eyes are on Andy Burnham. The former mayor of Manchester is seen as the favorite to succeed Starmer to lead the United Kingdom.

Dozens of people have drowned in France and Germany in recent days as people seek relief from "oppressive" heat. In Italy, more than a dozen cities are on high alert for extreme heat. DW has the latest.

Germany, France, the UK and other European countries are experiencing extreme heat, with cooler weather not expected until the weekend. Several deaths were reported in France, including two children. DW has the latest.