Why Merkel's Ukraine remarks pleased Russia, angered Poland and Baltics
Angela Merkel's remarks on the Russia-Ukraine war have drawn criticism from Poland, Latvia and Estonia, while Moscow praised the former chancellor's stance.
Merkel uproar: Criticism from Poland, praise from Moscow
According to Germany's former chancellor, Angela Merkel, Poland and the Baltic states blocked possible EU talks with Vladimir Putin before the war in Ukraine.
Mount Everest: All climbers rescued – local media
A large-scale rescue operation for hundreds of trapped climbers near Mount Everest has been successfully executed, according to Chinese media. Almost 1,000 hikers and their guides have been rescued.
What the 'One Piece' pirate flag symbolizes for Gen Z protestors
How did a flag from the Japanese anime series "One Piece" become a rallying symbol for Gen Z protest movements around the world?
Middle East: US, Turkey, Qatar envoys arrive for Gaza talks
Additional representatives from mediating countries are joining the Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks in Egypt. Another aid flotilla says it has been intercepted by the Israeli navy. DW has more.
Ursula von der Leyen and the polarized European Parliament
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is likely to survive Thursday's no-confidence vote — but both the EU's far left and far right have taken issue with how she is doing her job.
Spain: 4 dead, several injured in Madrid building collapse
A building partially collapsed in central Madrid on Tuesday, killing four and injuring several others.
Pressure Mounts on Europe’s Ursula von der Leyen
Europe's most powerful woman, Ursula von der Leyen, is likely to survive Thursday's no-confidence vote — but she's under pressure from the far left and far right of the political spectrum.
Poland pushes back on German Nord Stream extradition request
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says it's not in Poland's interest to extradite a man wanted by Germany over the Nord Stream blasts. He said Poland had long warned the pipelines made Europe too dependent on Russia.
Anonymous, digital, democratic: Morocco's Gen Z protests
Anti-government protests in Morocco are organized by an anonymous group of youth activists on a platform meant for gaming. They started off with just four members, and now have almost 250,000. DW spoke with one of them.
Ukraine: Russia using tankers for sabotage, Kyiv says
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said intelligence agencies are working to counter Russia's "shadow fleet." Meanwhile, the Kremlin urged the US not to send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. DW has more.
EU to double steel tariffs amid influx of Chinese imports
The EU's industry chief says the bloc plans to raise tariffs on foreign steel in a bid to counter cheap Chinese imports. Nearly 100,000 jobs have been lost in the European steel sector in the past 15 years.
Malaysian football to dispute FIFA 'cheating' allegations
Malaysia found seven new ringers for a 4-0 win against Vietnam. But FIFA says it was too good to be true, alleging "cheating," because none had the Malaysian-born grandparent they would need to play for the country.
Who is responsible for Germany's drone defense?
Local or federal? Police or military? Drone sightings that suspended air traffic in Munich have prompted a debate about how to deal with such incidents.
France: Election calls pile pressure on Macron amid crisis
Calls are growing for French President Macron to call elections or even resign after his latest government collapse. The country has been in political turmoil since he unexpectedly dissolved parliament in 2024.
Ghana's long battle to secure safe organ transplants
Ghana currently has no dependable legislation on organ harvesting, leaving many patients in despair. But the West African country could see an organ donation bill passed this year.
Spain: 10 injured, 4 missing after Madrid building collapse
A building partially collapsed in central Madrid on Tuesday, injured at least ten people. Another four people are still reported to be missing.
The woman who wants to end Cameroon president's 43-year rule
Tomaino Ndam Njoya, an experienced parliamentarian with international credibility, is confident she can achieve what many failed to do over the past four decades: Unseat President Paul Biya in Cameroon's election.
The woman daring to end Cameroon president's 43-year rule
Tomaino Ndam Njoya, an experienced parliamentarian with international credibility, is confident she can achieve what many failed to do over the past four decades: Unseat President Paul Biya at Cameroon's election.
Olympic champion Caster Semenya: 'It's never the end'
Speaking to DW, the South African runner vows to continue her fight against sex eligibility rules and calls out 'weak leadership' from World Athletics.
