Ontario halts anti-tariff commercial after Trump ended talks
The premier of Canada's most populous province, Doug Ford, has halted a television commercial that had angered Donald Trump.
US sanctions Colombia's President Petro, escalating feud
The Trump administration leveled sanctions against leftist leader Gustavo Petro over drug trade allegations. It comes as the US military escalates a campaign against alleged drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean Sea.
Gaza: US seeks quick deployment of international force
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope that a force could be quickly assembled to police the Gaza ceasefire. Palestinian factions agreed that technocrats would run the territory post-war, according to a statement.
Football: Germany a step closer to Nations League final
A late strike from Klara Bühl handed Germany a one-goal lead to take into the second leg of their Nations League semi-final against France. But the goal could have come a lot earlier in Düsseldorf.
Spain revives EU daylight savings debate
Spain is pushing EU colleagues to finally do away with setting clocks back and forth, with the prime minister making the case on social media. A 2018 EU pledge to ditch the outdated practice has failed to find unanimity.
Ethiopia suspends DW correspondents as it tightens grip on media ahead of 2026 vote
Ethiopia's record of detaining journalists and attempts to control the media has caused concern as the country prepares for a high-stakes election in 2026. Rights groups warn of a growing crackdown.
Wales: Plaid Cymru beats Reform UK in by-election
The populist, far-right Reform UK party had hoped to win big in a local by-election to the Welsh parliament but lost to the Welsh nationalists. But the biggest losers were Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party.
Wales' nationalist Plaid Cymru holds off Reform UK in vote
The populist, far-right Reform UK party had hoped to win big in a local by-election to the Welsh parliament but lost to the Welsh nationalists. But the biggest losers were Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party.
Decaying Goebbels holiday villa will open to tourists
The state of Berlin couldn't give away the decrepit former lakeside villa built for Nazi propaganda minister, Joseph Goebbels. But now a local municipality will offer guided tours of the site.
Decaying Goebbels holiday villa to host tourism
The state of Berlin couldn't give away the decrepit former lakeside villa built for Nazi propaganda minister, Joseph Goebbels. But now a local municipality will offer guided tours of the site.
Fact check: Comparing European rape statistics doesn't work
A viral chart claims the UK has the highest rape rate in Europe — but misleading data, flawed comparisons, and political spin distort the facts. DW breaks down what the numbers really mean and why context matters.
How Russian mercenaries exploit Malian military equipment
A new study suggests mercenaries linked to Russia's Africa Corps may likely have used Malian military equipment in violation of an international arms treaty.
DNA reveals hidden killer of Napoleon’s troops in Russia
Genetic analysis has shed new light on one of history's deadliest military disasters — the French retreat from Russia in 1812.
Does adopting far-right rhetoric help or hurt the political center?
Researchers in Berlin have found centrist parties are allowing far-right parties to dominate political debate by repeating their rhetoric. Chancellor Merz's recent remarks on Germany's "cityscape" are the latest example.
Malaysia: Can ASEAN summit deliver regional peace?
Malaysia hosts the ASEAN summit this weekend, with regional leaders set to discuss peace efforts in Myanmar and a potential accord between Thailand and Cambodia.
Why is Iran clinging to its nuclear weapons program?
The strength of the Islamic Republic's regional proxies is a fraction of what it used to be, and international nuclear sanctions have been reapplied. Still, the regime in Tehran has said it won't negotiate.
From E.T. to GPTs: How 'aliens' figure in our narratives
Be it sci-fi, immigration, or even artificial intelligence, the concept of aliens mirrors how we define fear, fascination and the "others" among us.
German foreign minister postpones China trip amid tensions
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has postponed his planned visit to China after Beijing confirmed only one substantive meeting.
Ukraine: Zelenskyy in UK for talks with allies on missiles
Zelenskyy is in the UK for a meeting of Ukraine's key European allies, the so-called "coalition of the willing. The trip comes after EU leaders vowed to keep funding Kyiv's defense. Follow DW for more.
Germany news: Surge in synthetic drugs and opioids
German police say there's been a surge in dangerous synthetic drugs, with substances like ketamine and opioids flooding the market. Meanwhile, Berlin says it is working to solve a tech chip shortage. DW has the latest.
