Tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue as the US president increases threats. Iranian leaders have said there can be no peace talks while the US blockade of Iranian ports continues. DW has the latest.

The US naval blockade aims to put pressure on the Iranian regime, but ordinary Iranians mostly feel the effects. Many of them find their lives shaped by growing exhaustion.

During a visit to four African countries, Pope Leo XIV has called for peace, unity and dialogue. He criticized war, corruption and inequality, urging leaders to put people first.

During a visit to four African countries, Pope Leo XIV called for peace, unity and dialogue. He criticized war, corruption and inequality, urging leaders to put people first.

The two days of talks started with the approval of a massive loan for Ukraine and are also expected to address the EU budget and the fallout from the conflict in the Middle East.

The two days of talks started with the approval of a massive loan for Ukraine and are also expected to address the EU budget and the fallout from the conflict in the Middle East.

Nuclear disaster is not just an abstract concept in Ukraine. It is both history and an ongoing threat that is pushing communities to turn to the sun for energy.

Since Chernobyl, Ukraine has lived in the shadow of nuclear disaster. Now, with Russia targeting its power grid, it's facing a new nuclear risk. The response is reshaping how the world thinks about energy in wartime.

Since Chernobyl, Ukraine has lived in the shadow of nuclear disaster. Now, with Russia targeting its power grid, it's facing a new nuclear risk. The response is reshaping how the world thinks about energy in wartime.

The former Shah's son is in Germany to drum up support for his global campaign to overthrow Iran's leadership. During a speech in the capital, he described the German government's refusal to meet with him "a disgrace."

Two men have been arrested in Bavaria and charged with espionage, Frankfurt Airport's new Terminal 3 has opened its doors, and former US President Obama has praised a German climate activist. DW has more.

As UNESCO celebrates World Book Day on April 23, we visit a Scottish coastal town that was saved by books.

As UNESCO celebrates World Book Day on April 23, we visit a Scottish coastal town that was saved by books.

With Bundesliga titles in the bag and cup finals to come, Bayern's men and women have a chance to achieve something unique in Europe. The two teams dominate in Germany and appear united in their Champions League aims.

Prince Harry has arrived in Kyiv, ahead of taking part in the Kyiv Security Forum. His trip comes as Ukrainians fear they could be forgotten with the world's attention turned to the US conflict with Iran.

Amal Khalil was killed when a house she was sheltering in was hit by an Israeli airstrike. Lebanon has accused Israel of targeting media workers as part of an "established approach" — a charge Israel denies.

Polling has begun in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal in high-stakes assembly elections. DW has more.

Two trains have crashed into each other in Denmark, leaving several people critically injured, authorities have said.

The US tech company has posted a 22-point manifesto on X that goes well beyond typical corporate communications. Critics say it is evidence of "technofascism."

The prospects for renewed peace talks wavered after Iran seized two international vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. DW has the latest.