China and the Philippines traded accusations after a violent altercation between navy personnel in the disputed South China Sea. The incident heightened tensions ahead of a major diplomatic summit in Manila.

Some 20 people have been killed and more than 80 injured, with the city of Parun hit particularly hard. A lack of infrastructure and the effects of climate change have left the country vulnerable to natural disaster.

Residents across Europe have struggled to sleep during the latest record heat waves. But as the planet continues to warm, sleep deprivation could create an epidemic of mental and physical ill-health.

Talks between the German chancellor and Ilham Aliyev have focused on energy. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt will present a report on sexual offenses against children. DW has more.

Talks between the German chancellor and Ilham Aliyev will focus on energy and Armenia. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt will present a report on sexual offenses against children. DW has more.

India's 'Cockroach' movement protesters have reclaimed their dismantled protest site, a day after police and a sea of youth protesters clashed in Delhi. Organizers however said they are canceling a march. Follow DW.

Andrew and Tristan Tate's lawyer said that the brothers are victims of a "political witch hunt." He has vowed to challenge their extradition to the UK.

The UK's new leader moved to remove VAT from electricity bills from October 1. The move comes before Burnham chairs his first cabinet meeting later today.

The tariffs will cover products including wine and hockey sticks, but not energy or fish. The move is the latest trade escalation between the US and its northern neighbor under the Trump administration.

The US has launched strikes on Iran for a 10th consecutive night as both sides vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz. US President Trump has promised revenge over the deaths of fallen American troops. DW has more.

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel and one of the world's most notorious drug traffickers, was sentenced to life in a US prison.

The Chinese retailer has become the latest major online marketplace to face penalties under the EU’s Digital Services Act.

English former striker and manager Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer. He was a two-time European footballer of the year with Hamburg.

English former striker and manager Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer. He was a two-time European footballer of the year with Hamburg.

The strike comes as Ukraine launched more than hundreds of drones at Moscow after a Russian missile barrage on Kyiv, as President Zelenskyy sought to calm growing tensions over Ukraine’s military leadership.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Cyprus next week in what is seen as an effort to kickstart the stalled peace process. Why now? What is known about the plan? And what might be different this time round?

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Cyprus next week in what is seen as an effort to kickstart the stalled peace process. Why now? What is known about the plan? And what might be different this time round?

A 90-year-old treaty still shapes the balance of power in the Black Sea. As Ukraine fights on against Russia, can NATO project power into waters it can't enter freely?

Malaysia's rare earth refinery in Gebeng is essential to a strategic deal between the Pentagon and Australia's Lynas mining corporation. Now, Malaysian activists are using it as leverage to support Palestinians in Gaza.

Though Donald Trump mostly stayed clear of stadiums, the World Cup may influence the US midterm elections. DW looks at the political implications of "the most successful sporting event maybe in the history of the world."