There's trouble at the top of Europe's largest economy as a dispute over fuel price relief for consumers intensifies. Meanwhile, figures appear to show a significant rise in the number of rapes. DW has the latest.

India's capital is gearing up to ban non-electric two-wheelers as it looks to tackle chronic smog and high pollution. In other news, PM Modi is campaigning in West Bengal ahead of high-stake elections.

Opposition leaders are chiding Modi's government for India's "ruined" foreign policy as rival Pakistan hosts peace talks between the US and Iran. Meanwhile, Modi is campaigning in West Bengal ahead of polls. DW has more.

The US arch would be over 50% taller than the famous Arc de Triomphe in Paris, according to the official plans. The US president has described the project as "the GREATEST and MOST BEAUTIFUL Triumphal Arch" in the world.

Before the Nazis took power, Berlin was a center of LGBTQ+ rights and queer culture, with research institutes, a flourishing nightlife and one of the earliest gay rights' movements.

Fake news and a growing number of political scandals: Hungary hasn't seen an election this fraught since after 1989's collapse of the Soviet Union.

The two US warships are set to begin clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said. Meanwhile, US and Iranian delegations have been holding in-person talks in Pakistan. DW has more.

US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Qalibaf have met separately with Pakistan's prime minister in Islamabad. Sharif has said he hopes the talks will lead to a "durable peace." DW has more.

The negotiations come amid a fragile two-week ceasefire that has paused US-Israeli strikes on Iran, but failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or halt Israel's bombings in Lebanon. DW has the latest.

The four crew members are back on Earth after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast. Follow DW for more.

Hungary's election on April 12 is the most important for the state since 1989, and also of historic significance for the EU. DW takes a more detailed look.

The attack occurred at the OpenAI CEO's home in San Francisco early on Friday. OpenAI said no one was hurt in the attack and thanked city police for their response.

Lee Milne engaged in physical and psychological abuse of his wife, Kimberly, with the victim then taking her own life. The landmark case saw him convicted of culpable homicide.

Following the latest wave of Israeli attacks, Lebanon faces what the UN calls a "perfect storm." Could the first direct talks between Lebanon and Israel address the humanitarian crisis?

As the US and Iran gear up for high-stakes talks, the bigger question is whether Tehran can hold the line amid signs of fractures within the regime.

China's leader Xi Jinping promoted "peaceful development" in talks with Taiwan's opposition chief, a move analysts say could be aimed at US President Trump to soften Washington's stance on the self-ruled island.

Donald Trump has tasked his vice president JD Vance with shoring up a shaky ceasefire at the high-level talks with Iran in Islamabad. Iran has threatened to break the truce over Israel's strikes on Lebanon. DW has more.

The EU's global warming monitor also reported the second-highest global sea surface temperature and said based on current trends, a shift towards El Nino conditions was likely.

Police have removed pro-Palestinian protesters who glued themselves to the entrance of a Berlin arms factory. Meanwhile, inflation is tracking back up as the Iran war stymied hopes that it was under control. DW has more.

A new rule requiring men to get permission to travel abroad recently put Defense Minister Boris Pistorius under pressure. He says he has fixed the situation, but the criticism continues.