The 'Aryan' myth
Blond, blue-eyed and athletic were features of the ideal "Aryan" according to Nazi ideology. People still associate the term with the Nazis, though its roots lie elsewhere.
Germany news: Leipzig ramming suspect to appear in court
A man is set to appear before a judge after a car plowed into a busy shopping area, leaving two people dead. DW has the latest.
Malawi fuel crisis deepens as oil shortages spread
The fuel crisis has hit Malawi probably harder than anywhere else in Africa. The government has been forced to sell off precious gold reserves to buy fuel, but there is a severe cost to this, too.
India news: West Bengal wakes to a new political reality
After years of making steady inroads, Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party has clinched West Bengal at the polls. Meanwhile, India's Foreign Ministry criticized Iran over an attack on the UAE.
Taiwan's Lai returns from Eswatini trip amid China objection
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has arrived home from the tiny African kingdom of Eswatini, after three China-friendly countries denied him permission to fly through their airspace.
Iran war: Germany condemns attacks on UAE
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Iran to return to the negotiating table after the UAE was targeted by drone and missile attacks. DW has the latest.
China: Explosion at fireworks factory kills at least 21
A blast at a fireworks factory in China has killed 21 people and wounded 61 others. President Xi Jinping has called for a thorough probe.
Person shot near Washington Monument, US Secret Service says
The White House was briefly locked down on Monday after the US Secret Service said an individual was shot by law enforcement near the Washington Monument.
Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 ceasefire amid WWII anniversary, but threatens major reprisals in same breath
President Putin has unilaterally declared a two-day truce amid commemorations of the end of World War II in Moscow. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy proposed his own truce starting a couple of days earlier.
Iran war: UAE reports first Iranian missile and drone attacks in weeks
The United Arab Emirates has reported missile and drone attacks from Iran, the first of their kind since the April ceasefire. This comes as the US seeks to help ships through the Strait of Hormuz. DW has the latest.
Leipzig: 2 killed after car drives into crowd
The driver was a 33-year-old German national who has now been detained. The incident occurred on Grimmaische Street in the heart of Leipzig.
Dubai's image as a financial hub faces its biggest test yet
Amid the smoldering Iran war, wealthy elites are quietly shifting capital and other assets out of Dubai and heading to Singapore and Switzerland. Just how resilient is the emirate's safe-haven reputation?
Pushback in Nigeria over ex-Boko Haram fighter reintegration
Nigeria is set to reintegrate more than 700 former Boko Haram fighters into society under a government deradicalization program. Authorities say this is key to ending the insurgency — but communities are skeptical.
Leipzig: Two killed after car drives into crowd
Police said the driver had been detained and there was no ongoing danger to the public. The incident occurred on Grimmaische Street in the heart of Leipzig.
Why Saudi Arabia is withdrawing from sport
There are few major sports left that are not supported by investment from Saudi Arabia. But with the kingdom pulling out of golf and canceling planned events and contracts elsewhere, is the Saudi sports era over?
Nigeria evacuating 130 citizens from South Africa after anti-migrant protests turn violent
As reports of xenophobic attacks in South Africa continue, Nigeria said it would repatriate its citizens who want to leave.
Iran war: US says both military and merchant ships have passed through Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump had earlier announced the "Project Freedom" operation to "help free up" ships stuck in the key waterway. Iran said that would amount to a truce violation. DW has the latest.
How child soldiers in Sudan become influencers on TikTok
Some Sudanese child soldiers have social media accounts are celebrated by millions of followers. Psychologists and other experts warn this is a dangerous trend.
India news: Modi claims victory in West Bengal election
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP party is poised to govern the state for the first time ever. Modi hopes to make inroads into other opposition strongholds too.
Decoding China: Beijing courts Europe amid US dysfunction
China is hoping to secure new allies for a future multipolar world order as the partnership between the US and the European powers slides into a crisis.
