Ethiopia's record of detaining journalists and attempts to control the media has caused concern as the country prepares for a high-stakes election in 2026. Rights groups warn of a growing crackdown.

The populist, far-right Reform UK party had hoped to win big in a local by-election to the Welsh parliament but lost to the Welsh nationalists. But the biggest losers were Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party.

The populist, far-right Reform UK party had hoped to win big in a local by-election to the Welsh parliament but lost to the Welsh nationalists. But the biggest losers were Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party.

The state of Berlin couldn't give away the decrepit former lakeside villa built for Nazi propaganda minister, Joseph Goebbels. But now a local municipality will offer guided tours of the site.

The state of Berlin couldn't give away the decrepit former lakeside villa built for Nazi propaganda minister, Joseph Goebbels. But now a local municipality will offer guided tours of the site.

A viral chart claims the UK has the highest rape rate in Europe — but misleading data, flawed comparisons, and political spin distort the facts. DW breaks down what the numbers really mean and why context matters.

A new study suggests mercenaries linked to Russia's Africa Corps may likely have used Malian military equipment in violation of an international arms treaty.

Genetic analysis has shed new light on one of history's deadliest military disasters — the French retreat from Russia in 1812.

Researchers in Berlin have found centrist parties are allowing far-right parties to dominate political debate by repeating their rhetoric. Chancellor Merz's recent remarks on Germany's "cityscape" are the latest example.

Malaysia hosts the ASEAN summit this weekend, with regional leaders set to discuss peace efforts in Myanmar and a potential accord between Thailand and Cambodia.

The strength of the Islamic Republic's regional proxies is a fraction of what it used to be, and international nuclear sanctions have been reapplied. Still, the regime in Tehran has said it won't negotiate.

Be it sci-fi, immigration, or even artificial intelligence, the concept of aliens mirrors how we define fear, fascination and the "others" among us.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has postponed his planned visit to China after Beijing confirmed only one substantive meeting.

Zelenskyy is in the UK for a meeting of Ukraine's key European allies, the so-called "coalition of the willing. The trip comes after EU leaders vowed to keep funding Kyiv's defense. Follow DW for more.

German police say there's been a surge in dangerous synthetic drugs, with substances like ketamine and opioids flooding the market. Meanwhile, Berlin says it is working to solve a tech chip shortage. DW has the latest.

After a year-long legal crackdown on the CHP opposition party, a judge said corruption suspicions against it have "no basis." Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu, seen as a challenger to President Erdogan, is still under arrest.

Ivory Coast is heading into a pivotal presidential election. Five candidates — among them President Ouattara — are vying for the top job, while several key opposition figures have been barred from running.

As Ivory Coast heads into a pivotal presidential election, five candidates are competing amid calls for reform and reconciliation in a poll set against lingering political tensions. But only one is expected to win.

The European Commission says the tech giants may have made it hard for researchers to access public data, which could impact research into whether users, including children, are being exposed to harmful content online.

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledges to boost military spending and deepen US ties amid rising regional tensions.