North Korea fires ballistic missile eastward, says Seoul
It is the first time Pyongyang has fired a ballistic missile since South Korean President Lee Jae Myung took office in June this year.
AI chatbots fail at accurate news, major study reveals
AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Copilot routinely distort the news and struggle to distinguish facts from opinion. That's according to a major new study from 22 international public broadcasters, including DW.
AI chatbots misrepresent news almost half the time, says major new study
AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Copilot routinely distort the news and struggle to distinguish facts from opinion. That's according to a major new study from 22 international public broadcasters, including DW.
Lithuania's main airport shut after balloon sightings
Vilnius airport has suspended air traffic and closed its border crossings with Belarus after balloons ferrying smuggled cigarettes from there entered its airspace.
Will Canada buy German-made submarines?
German defense minister Boris Pistorius hopes to persuade NATO ally Canada to collaborate on a joint defense project to strengthen the North Atlantic alliance against Russia. Iceland also has an important role.
Trump-Putin Budapest talks on hold, but Europe still on edge
Ukraine's European allies are rallying around President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after mixed messages from US President Donald Trump. The prospect of talks in Budapest has left the EU uneasy.
No Budapest talks in 'immediate future' — but EU still on edge
Ukraine’s European allies are rallying around Zelenskyy after mixed messages from Trump. The prospect of talks in Budapest leaves the EU uneasy.
Trump-Putin meeting not planned in 'immediate future'
A White House official said there were no plans for a potential meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest. Russia earlier sought to downplay the prospect too.
Colombia court overturns Uribe witness tampering conviction
Former President Alvaro Uribe had been convicted of bribing witnesses to lie for him in a probe into his ties to far-right paramilitaries.
EU Commission suggests easing anti-deforestation law
The 2023 regulation targeting goods linked to deforestation had been hailed by environmentalists, but criticized by major trading partners such as Brazil and the United States.
France: Louvre, government deny security shortfalls in heist
A Paris prosecutor said jewels stolen from the Louvre are worth an estimated €88 million, as police intensified the hunt for four thieves to recover the treasures.
Ukraine updates: Trump-Putin meeting plans shelved
A mooted summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has been put on hold. Meanwhile, Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy grid have left thousands of people without power and some without water. DW has more.
Ukraine updates: Russian strikes on energy grid leads to blackouts
Russian strikes targetting the energy grid have left hundreds of thousands of people without power and some without water in the Chernihiv region. DW has more.
What is methane?
It's short-lived but its planet-heating effects are much stronger than CO2. Where does methane come from, and what can we do to stop it from getting into the atmosphere?
Chess world mourns grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, dead at 29
In Daniel Naroditsky, the game has lost one of its most enthusiastic and erudite commentators and analysts, one of the world's premier speed chess players, and possibly its most amusing young mimic.
Iran's Gen Z cornered by crackdowns, sanctions and conflict
DW spoke with several young Iranians who described being caught between a crumbling economy, state violence and the threat of war.
Germany plan to deport Syrians seen as purely 'symbolic'
The German government has said it want to speed up deportations to Syria — despite an ongoing humanitarian crisis in the country. Critics doubt whether such a move is legal or ethical.
Tiny chip restores vision, hope for those with sight loss
An implant attached to damaged retinas has helped people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) improve visual ability. AMD affects millions of people. This chip has been tested internationally.
What you need to know about Tanzania's election
Tanzania is days away from a general election. Here are five things to watch as East Africa's biggest nation decides.
What you need to know about Tanzania's elections
Tanzania is days away from a general election. Here are five things to watch as East Africa's biggest nation decides.
