The leaders of Germany's main intelligence services cautioned the government not to get complacent about Moscow and foreign extremists. Meanwhile, a major apartment fire injured dozens in Berlin. DW has more.

As people in the Gaza Strip return home after a fragile ceasefire, many find only rubble and loss. With homes destroyed and futures uncertain, the scars of war run deep — and the hope for peace remains fragile.

The award went to three researchers from the United States, Canada and France for explaining how technological progress leads to prosperity.

President Zelenskyy has said he will discuss air-defense and long-range missile capability with President Trump on Friday. This comes amid EU warnings over Moscow's NATO and EU airspace encroachments. Follow DW for more.

The EU's top diplomat has said Russia is in danger of igniting a major conflict after a series of encroachments on NATO and EU airspace. Meanwhile, Russia has targeted the Ukrainian power grid. Follow DW for more.

South Africa could become the first African country to decriminalize sex work, a move that proponents say will protect marginalized groups from violence and severe health risks. But the case faces stiff opposition.

All 20 living hostages held by Hamas have been released. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is addressing the Israeli Knesset before heading to a peace summit in Egypt. Follow DW.

Young Europeans are skeptical of the EU's democratic institutions. Now, the bloc is trying to reach out and gain their support — can it succeed?

The US president told reporters that the war in Gaza was over as he departed for a peace summit in Egypt. All living hostages held by Hamas are expected to be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Follow DW.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says Israel will wait until after it has received hostages held by Hamas before releasing any Palestinian prisoners. The deadline for the exchange is Monday.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a "very productive" phone call with US President Donald Trump regarding the strengthening of Kyiv's "air defense, resilience, and long-range capabilities."

Germany has been discussing the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip with various European and Arab nations. Yet the extent of its future involvement still remains vague.

Germany was among the European and Arab states that discussed the reconstruction of Gaza in Paris on Thursday. But its role in these efforts remains vague.

Maja T. has spent over a year on trial for allegedly inflicting politically motivated bodily harm. Supporters say the German left-wing activist is not receiving a fair trial.

The cases of activist Maja. T and politician Ilaria Salis, branded 'left-wing terrorists' in Hungary, have been running for a year and a half. They raise numerous questions about the rule of law in the European country.

Both Pakistan and the Afghanistan's Taliban regime claim to have destroyed several border posts and inflicted heavy losses on the other side.

Israel's defense minister said his military would target Hamas tunnels once the hostages in Gaza are freed. Meanwhile, Hamas said it will not attend Trump's peace summit in Egypt. DW has more.

After an elite CAPSAT unit sided with protesters in Madagascar's capital, the soldiers claimed to control the entire military. President Andry Rajoelina said an "attempt to seize power illegally" was underway.

Germany's religious landscape is evolving, with growing communities of Christians, Jews, Muslims, and others — prompting new questions about how public holidays should reflect this diversity.

Manila has decried the incident as a "clear threat" from China, while Beijing insists the Philippines' vessels bear "full responsibility" for the collision in the long-disputed naval region.