Fact check: False reports claim Poland sent troops to Ukraine
Following the violation of Polish airspace by 19 Russian drones last week, disinformation has spread regarding Warsaw's response — including in China. DW examines how Beijing promotes specific narratives.
What's behind the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defense pact?
As global alliances shift, nuclear-armed Pakistan and oil-rich Saudi Arabia have vowed to defend one another in the event of an attack. One of the experts DW spoke to said the deal could be "a hedge against Iran."
India: What's behind PM Modi's 'demographic mission?'
Critics are warning that India's demographic mission to curb "infiltration" from neighboring Bangladesh targets minorities.
Exiled Russian YouTuber Krasava takes Cyprus club to the top
A Russian YouTuber who fled Russia after speaking out against the 2022 invasion of Ukraine has not only started a football club – it has now won promotion to Cyprus' topflight.
Sudan: RSF drone strike kills dozens in Darfur
The Rapid Support Forces rebel group struck a mosque at a displaced persons camp in Darfur. The UN has warned that civilian deaths are increasing as the civil war drags on.
Russian fighter jets intercepted in Estonian airspace
Estonia and allies have roundly condemned an incursion by three Russian MiG-31 warplanes. NATO slammed the move as "reckless Russian behaviour." Follow DW for more on Ukraine and Russia.
Ukraine has condemned a Russian incursion into Estonian airspace as "escalation." DW has the latest.
Estonia and allies have roundly condemned an incursion by three Russian MiG-31 warplanes. NATO slammed the move as "reckless Russian behaviour." Follow DW for more on Ukraine and Russia.
Taliban release British couple after seven-month ordeal
Relatives of Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbara, 76, had made repeated pleas about their deteriorating health since their arrest in February.
Military parade in Belgrade: Serbia flexes its muscles
The people of Belgrade are preparing for the largest military parade the capital has ever seen. Analysts say the main goal is to project power, intimidate domestic opponents and send a clear signal to regional neighbors.
What you need to know about thrifting
Thrifting is hailed as a cheap and green alternative to fast fashion. But when DW reporter Katharina Schantz set out to find the perfect pre-loved shirt, it made her question what she thought she knew about secondhand.
German government nears deal with Taliban on deportations
The German government is maintaining its tough stance on the deportation of rejected asylum seekers to Afghanistan. Critics say promises made to former personnel now at risk of reprisals should be honored.
Germany updates: Fewer refugees living in Germany
The number of refugees in Germany has fallen for the first time since 2011. Meanwhile, thousands in Berlin were evacuated after two World War II bombs were found. DW has more.
Canada, Mexico eye stronger ties amid Trump tariff threat
The leaders of Canada and Mexico have agreed to deepen economic and security ties amid ongoing trade pressure from the Trump administration.
Germany: Thousands evacuated in Berlin over 2 WWII bombs
One of the bombs found in the center of the capital has been declared safe. The other bomb, on the outskirts of Berlin, is set to be defused on Friday.
Germany: Thousands evacuated in Berlin after WWII bomb find
Berlin city officials have asked thousands of people to evacuate from a central area in the German capital following the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb in the Spree River.
Germany's 'Deutschlandticket' price rises again
Germany's federal state governments agreed to raise the price of the popular rail ticket from €58 to €63. Mobility advocates criticized the move, amid fears of a new wave of cancellations.
Middle East: Israel shuts only West Bank-Jordan border gate
Israel has shut the only border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, after a driver delivering aid from Jordan to Gaza killed two Israeli military personnel. DW has more.
Middle East: Jordanian aid driver kills 2 Israeli soldiers
A driver bringing in aid from Jordan shot two Israeli soldiers dead at a crossing into the occupied West Bank, Jordan and Israel said. Meanwhile, four Israeli soldiers were killed in a blast in southern Gaza. Follow DW.
Cambodia accuses Thai army of forced civilian evictions
Cambodia accused Thailand of forcibly evicting its citizens from their "long-settled lands" and of widening the conflict zone "by erecting barbed wire and barricades" along the border.
UN: North Korea worst human rights violator
A new UN report says life in North Korea has worsened over the past decade, with the regime using harsh laws and access to food to keep the population under control.
