Sunday's district polls are seen as a barometer for elections in eastern states in September. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz is headed to London to discuss the Ukraine war as Putin rejects face-to-face talks. DW has more.

Iran has closed part of its airspace after firing missiles toward Israel. Iran's Revolutionary Guard said earlier strikes were a "warning" after Israel struck the Lebanese capital of Beirut. DW has the latest.

The Israeli military said it is carrying out strikes on infrastructure it says belongs to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. This comes after it said projectiles were shot at Israel earlier today. DW has more.

Two projectiles were shot from Lebanon at Israeli territory, the Israeli military said, challenging the newly announced ceasefire. Elsewhere, one person was killed in a shooting in Israel. Follow DW for more.

The Cockroach Janta Party has given an ultimatum for the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Meanwhile, the Indonesian foreign minister is visiting Delhi. Follow DW for more.

Armenians are set to vote on the country's future geopolitical direction on June 7. The election will be a test of public opinion in the long-standing Russia ally, where the population is increasingly eyeing the EU.

Taiwan's coast guard confronts Chinese vessels near the island after Beijing launched what it called a "law enforcement operation."

Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win when results are announced. The election was marked by security challenges, a divided opposition and the exclusion of entire regions from voting.

The election result, once confirmed, would cement Pashinyan's Westward push away from Russian influence. It is the first vote since a 2023 crushing military defeat by Azerbaijan.

Armenians are voting in elections that pit pro-EU Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan against the pro-Russia opposition. Peace efforts with longtime foe Azerbaijan are also a main election issue.

Authorities said two of the victims are in critical condition after a gunfire near Toledo's Old West End Festival, with suspects still on the run.

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has reaffirmed the country's nuclear ambitions ahead of a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Germany’s final match before their World Cup start ended with a 2-1 win. But a tournament-ending injury to rising star Lennart Karl and doubts about veteran Manuel Neuer mean coach Julian Nagelsmann has work to do.

A total of 11 people have now been charged with violent disorder following the stabbing of a student. UK Prime Minister Starmer has criticized right-wing politicians such as the US Vice President for exploiting the case.

Ukrainian drones targeted St. Petersburg and the surrounding region for a second time after Russian President Putin rejected Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's offer of peace talks.

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva beat Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in the final in Paris. She is the first Russian woman to win a Grand Slam since Maria Sharapova won the French Open in 2014,

People with depression don't always feel overwhelmed or struggle to get things done — some are highly efficient and productive, despite their low moods. So it can't be that bad, right? Wrong!

The Ukrainian city of Oleshky has been occupied by Russian troops since 2022. Many residents are cut off from the outside world and living in dire conditions. Now, Kyiv wants to rescue them.

The last living World War II veterans have made the journey to France to commemorate the Normandy landings, which mark the beginning of the Allied campaign to liberate Western Europe from Nazi Germany.

Bayern Munich's 18-year-old midfielder Lennart Karl sustained an injury during training in Chicago. Meanwhile, politically-motivated crimes have doubled in a decade, according to a newspaper report. DW has the latest.