Paris Agreement has curbed deadly heating, but not by enough
Extreme heat, driven by climate change, is linked to half a million deaths per year. Scientists say meeting current goals to cut emissions could prevent around two months of dangerous heat annually.
Titan sub imploded due to engineering flaws — NTSB report
The US National Transportation Safety Board found that Titan operator OceanGate did not adequately test the submersible and was unaware that it was damaged.
Trump authorizes CIA operations in Venezuela
Trump confirmed reports that the CIA is now able to carry out operations in Venezuela, but he ruled out that the agency would "take out" Maduro.
Madagascar military leader to become transitional president
Protests against ousted president Andry Rajoelinaand were led by youth groups calling themselves "Gen Z Madagascar." Colonel Michael Randrianirina now plans to rule the country for 18-24 months.
Israeli hostage families share details of ordeals
All surviving Hamas hostages are back in Israel. Their families are starting to share the conditions under which their loved ones were held. Some endured torture, others were able to play cards with their captors.
Hegseth's plane diverted to UK due to crack in windshield
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was returning to Washington from a NATO Defense Ministers meeting in Brussels.
German researchers find highly effective HIV antibody
Ahead of the 2025 European AIDS Conference in Paris, researchers discovered a new antibody against HIV. They say it can prevent infections and neutralize the virus in the laboratory. But will it work in real life?
What now for hostages, prisoners swapped by Israel, Hamas?
Israel and Hamas have exchanged hostages and prisoners as part of a ceasefire agreement. But the journey for those held captive continues through rehabilitation.
Gaza: Does ceasefire impact international war crimes cases?
The 20-point ceasefire plan asks Palestinians to stop "lawfare" against Israel and offers Hamas fighters an amnesty. Now that fighting has subsided, will allegations of Israeli genocide be harder to prove in court?
Italy top court blocks Nord Stream suspect extradition
A Ukrainian national suspected of being one of the masterminds of the 2022 Baltic Sea blasts cannot be extradited to Germany, Italian top court rules.
India-Taliban rapprochement sparks women's rights debate
A men-only press conference with the Taliban foreign minister in New Delhi drew sharp rebuke from Indian media, forcing the religious hardline group to also invite female journalists.
What happens at a Jewish funeral?
Judaism offers rules and guidance about how to bury the dead, how to mourn and how to support families through their grief.
World Food Day: Is Ukraine still feeding the world?
Grain harvests in the "world's breadbasket" have dropped by a quarter since Russia's invasion. Over three years on, Ukraine's role in global food security endures despite disrupted ports and captured farmland.
First-class hen party on Essen-Cologne train confuses DB
Three passengers loitering on a local train after it reached its final station caught the driver unawares in Cologne. Police are seeking an unknown individual for befouling the train carriage with a trio of chickens.
1st class hen party on Essen-Cologne train causes confusion
Three passengers loitering on a local train after it reached its final station caught the driver unawares in Cologne. Police are seeking an unknown individual for befouling the train carriage with a trio of chickens.
Germany news: Cabinet agrees on 'active pensioner' plans
Germany's Cabinet is looking to allow pensioners to work part-time tax-free after the age of 70. Meanwhile, the coalition is in choppy waters on its military service plans. DW has more.
South Korea bans travel to Cambodia over scam centers
Seoul has said 1,000 South Koreans are working at online scam compounds that target victims globally. Some 200,000 forced laborers are thought to be busy stealing billions from prison-like sites in Cambodia.
Syria's new leader visits Moscow for talks with Putin
Syria's president is visiting Russia seeking to reset ties after the fall of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad. Moscow had been the main ally of the dictator whose regime was toppled by Ahmed al-Sharaa's alliance.
India: At least 20 dead in Rajasthan bus fire
At least 20 people died after a suspected short circuit sparked a fire on a passenger bus in northern India.
Pakistan: Fresh clashes on Afghan border leave several dead
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have led to more fighting at the border, with several civilians reported to have been killed.
