Ibo Maza had his choice of three different countries. Instead of his native Germany, the Bayer Leverkusen forward is representing Algeria, the country of his father, at the World Cup in North America.

Hotter, drier weather is impeding rice and palm-oil production as households across Southeast Asia struggle with higher fuel, food and transport costs.

A peace deal between the US and Iran is due to be signed this week — and while the hopes of peace may yet be dashed, the news alone was enough to trigger celebrations, backlash and political infighting on both sides.

A potential US-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz could ease the global energy crunch, but oil prices and supplies may take months to stabilize as shipping restarts and infrastructure recovers.

A US-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz could ease the global energy crunch, but oil prices and supplies may take months to stabilize as shipping restarts and infrastructure recovers.

The Germany national team's 7-1 win over Curacao drew over 23 million viewers. Meanwhile, German President Steinmeier is kicking off his visit to Indonesia. Follow DW for more.

The Germany national team's 7-1 win over Curacao was the most watched TV broadcast on the day with 23 million viewers. Meanwhile, German President Steinmeier is kicking off his visit to Indonesia. Follow DW for more.

Iran says it has placed mines in the Straight of Hormuz to discourage independent traffic. How dangerous are naval mines, and what can be done to clear them?

The heads of the world's richest nations are gathering in France this week. The EU wants Ukraine to be discussed, while the US has promised peace with Iran. G7 leaders are cautiously optimistic. DW has the latest.

The heads of the world's richest nations gather in France as the wars in Iran and Ukraine dominate the global agenda. The US has promised peace in Iran; fellow leaders are cautiously optimistic. DW has the latest.

Advancements in geothermal systems and sustained political support in the US provide an opportunity for this clean energy industry to scale.

Advancements in geothermal systems and sustained political support in the US provide an opportunity for this clean energy industry to scale.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bratislava marks the first by an Indian leader since Slovakia's "velvet divorce" from the Czech Republic.

Donald Trump told reporters in France that the US hoped to publish the framework deal with Iran "in the very near future," but only after a signing ceremony this week. Most of the details remain unclear. DW has more.

World leaders have welcomed news of a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Meanwhile, oil prices have fallen and stocks have rallied. DW has more.

The stepson of Norway's crown prince has been found guilty of two counts of rape and other crimes.

The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was set on fire as Russia struck multiple cities in Ukraine overnight. Meanwhile, Moscow reported three deaths from a Ukrainian drone attack.

A plane on a skydiving excursion crashed in Missouri, leaving 11 passengers and one pilot dead. The incident occurred shortly after the plane became airborne.

Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif has announced a peace deal between the US and Iran, with a signing ceremony on June 19. Sharif said both sides would terminate military operations, including in Lebanon. DW has more.

Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif has announced a peace deal between the US and Iran, with a signing ceremony on June 19. Sharif said both sides would terminate military operations, including in Lebanon. DW has more.