The number of people applying for conscientious objection to military service has risen sharply and there were around 5,100 heat-related deaths recorded in June alone. DW has more.

Firefighters are attempting to tackle a major fire burning since Sunday in the much-visited Fontainebleau forest, near France's capital Paris. Two people have been arrested for suspected arson.

New walls, redesigned bridges and restored floodplains: Towns in a small German valley are testing how they can survive the next extreme flood.

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuks has been fasting in protest of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan since over two weeks. As his health deteriorates, the pressure piles up on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. DW has more.

As Bangkok kicks-off an investigation into a fire in a bar last Sunday, three people among the wounded have died. The number of deaths from the blaze now stand at 30.

The states have filed a lawsuit arguing that a merger of Hollywood giant studios Paramount and Warner would "extinguish competition" and increase consumer prices.

The US has carried out a third consecutive night of strikes on Iran. Donald Trump says Washington is reinstating a naval blockade and warns Tehran will be “hit hard” as tensions continue to escalate. DW has more.

The Hungarian parliament continued its attempts to leave the Viktor Orban era behind the country by moving to oust President Tamas Sulyok.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were involved in a fatal shooting in Biddeford, according to Maine's House speaker. It comes days after ICE allegedly shot a man in Texas during a traffic stop.

The conference in Brussels was attended by Palestinian representatives. The EU's top diplomat said the bloc's support depends on reforms in the Palestinian Authority.

Critics fear the reforms could weaken government transparency by curbing civil society's access to official information and limiting requests from foreigners.

The German government wants to amend the Freedom of Information Act. Critics fear the changes will water down the government's obligation to disclose information.

President Donald Trump says the US will restart its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian ships and those doing business with Iran. Follow DW for the latest.

South Korea has voiced concern that its neighbor's actions along the demilitarized zone between the two countries may be in breach of the 1953 armistice agreement.

Repeated ceasefire violations, contradictory political signals and ongoing emergency measures have fueled exhaustion, anger and deep uncertainty among many Iranians.

The fallout from Folarin Balogun's red card reversal continues as reports suggest the chairman of FIFA’s disciplinary committee made the decision unilaterally. Meanwhile, the World Cup could be set to expand once more.

Is Kenya Africa's next major energy hub? A plan from Dangote Industries to build a massive refinery off the country's coast could reshape fuel supply, trade and economic growth across East Africa.

An expert panel has recommended limiting access to social media for young children across the EU. The European Commission is expected to present a proposal for legislation on the issue in the coming months.

An expert panel has recommended limiting access to social media for young children across the EU. The European Commission is expected to present a proposal for legislation on the issue in the coming months.

The German chancellor says the EU cannot win against a competitor that artificially manipulates its currency. Meanwhile, another US national suffering from Ebola has landed in Germany for treatment. Follow DW.