Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked controversy by describing Germany's state pension as no more than "basic cover." What did he mean by that? And how does Germany compare internationally?

The Bavarian state premier has criticized the government's voluntary plan. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the shooting in Washington. DW has more.

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe has made history in London as the first man to run a marathon in under two hours. He beat the world record by more than a minute.

A spate of attacks was coordinated by Tuareg separatists and jihadis with links to al-Qaeda. It's the most serious fighting to rock the Sahel nation in years.

Germany's last emperor, a gilded porcelain vase and a general who had a heart attack in a pink tutu: The Eulenburg Affair shook the German Empire to its core and paved the way for the downfall of the monarchy.

PM Modi addressed rallies in West Bengal, taking jibes at the opposition party TMC ahead of the second phase of the state poll. Meanwhile, fresh clashes have erupted in Manipur.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. Meanwhile, fresh clashes have erupted in Manipur. DW has more.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked controversy by describing Germany's state pension as no more than "basic cover." What did he mean by that? And how does Germany compare internationally?

No direct talks took place between US and Iranian negotiators in Islamabad. A ceasefire in the Iran war continues to exist, but a roadmap to lasting peace remains elusive. DW has the latest.

Suspected guerrillas carried out a deadly explosives attack on the Pan-American Highway in southwest Colombia. The region has been gripped by violence over the past few days.

President Donald Trump was evacuated after gunfire at the Washington Hilton hotel, where journalists and celebrities were gathered for the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. A suspect is in custody.

After the catastrophic accident in the nearby nuclear reactor, the city of Pripyat had to be completely evacuated. Some 50,000 people left their homes forever. DW visited the town with a former resident 40 years later.

Two US citizens believed to be CIA agents were killed in a car accident following an anti-drug trafficking operation. Mexico says they entered the country as a tourist and a diplomat.

On a state visit to the US, the British monarch is being deployed to help steady increasingly strained US-UK relations. Can King Charles help repair the damaged so-called "special relationship?"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country is ready to hold talks with Russia in Azerbaijan. Meanwhile, Russian attacks killed several people across Ukraine.

Tunisian authorities have ordered one of Africa's oldest rights groups to cease its activities for a month. The move comes as critics say the country is moving toward authoritarian rule.

Mali's army said unidentified "terrorist" groups had attacked several positions in the capital and elsewhere in the country.

More than 1,000 firefighters are battling two blazes in northern Japan, with some 3,000 people urged to leave their homes. The fires come as the country's winters become increasingly dry.

The exit of seven Aam Aadmi Party MPs has dented the party's strength in the upper house of parliament, sparking fears of political instability. DW has more.

German Defense Minister Pistorius has said German naval ships will deploy to the Mediterranean. Berlin has pledged support in the Strait of Hormuz, post-war. DW has more.