Germany news: Merz questions coal reform amid Mideast crisis
With global energy supplies disrupted, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said it may be necessary to keep Germany's coal-fired plants online for longer. Lufthansa cabin crew have voted in favor of a new strike. DW has more.
Nigeria bets on UK port investment
There are high hopes for upgrades to the Apapa Quays and Tin Can Island ports. But concerns remain over corruption and longstanding bottlenecks plaguing Nigerian harbors.
Russian attack on World Heritage sites in Ukrainian city of Lviv causes uproar
Several World Heritage sites were hit in the latest Russian attack on Lviv in western Ukraine. Ukraine has called on Russia to be completely isolated in the cultural sector.
Ex-Red Army Faction member Klette faces new charges
Prosecutors have filed a raft of new charges against former Red Army Faction member Daniela Klette. The latest allegations relate to a string of serious attacks in the early 1990s.
Austria plans to ban social media for under-14s
Austria is set to follow other countries in curbing young people's access to social media. The three-party governing coalition plans to present a draft law by the end of June.
Iran war: Israel hits Iranian heavy water nuclear reactor
A research reactor in Iran's Khondab was hit by airstrikes, an Iranian official said, stressing there was no radiation leak. The UN warns of a potential "catastrophe" in Lebanon. DW has more.
Fact check: Fake satellite images distort Middle East conflict from above
As the Iran war intensifies, satellite imagery has become a key battleground in the information war. Manipulated or AI‑generated aerial images are increasingly blurring the line between fact and fiction on the ground.
US rebuilding WWII Pacific airfields amid China threat
Engineers are refurbishing 80-year-old airstrips on the islands of Tinian and Peleliu as a strategic rivalry in the Indo-Pacific continues to grow.
US government 'chipping away' at press freedom
Another attempt by the US government to hinder journalists has failed, but it's a further sign of the Trump administration's desire to limit press freedom. One expert told DW this is just another piece of a sorry puzzle.
Nuclear power in Africa: Big dreams, bigger hurdles
African countries are turning to nuclear energy to boost power supply and cut emissions. Yet complex financing, long timelines and safety demands mean only a few nations may realistically bring reactors online.
Germany: Mental health patients struggle to get help
Waiting lists for psychotherapy are full-to-bursting in Germany with patients often waiting over a year for treatment. Now a row has irrupted over planned fee cuts for therapists in the public healthcare system.
Nepal's new PM inherits India-China-US balancing act
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is leading Nepal's government, taking office with a youth-led mandate for change. But how will the political newcomer deal with Nepal's tricky geopolitics?
At 40, Lady Gaga isn't done revolutionizing pop music
As iconic as undefinable, Lady Gaga has left quite a mark on the world of music. Here's how she reinvented pop — and reached millions by opening up about her trauma and illness.
Daylight saving time: A history of fact, folklore and fuss
From wartime strategy to Halloween lobbying lore, the legacy of daylight saving time is tangled in culture, commerce and contested claims.
US: Senate ends shutdown with ICE-free DHS funding bill
The US Senate has approved funds for TSA and most of Homeland Security but not ICE, after a partial government shutdown triggered massive disruption at airports, and 50,000 TSA agents were forced to work without pay.
Fighting in Iran: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?
Supply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets: The current war in the Middle East brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into stagflation. How bad is the current crisis?
Iran war: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?
Supply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets — the war in Iran brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into stagflation. How bad is the current crisis?
India: When floods come, survival is a roll of the dice
Across India's flood-prone regions, marginalized communities are often hit the hardest by escalating climate-related disasters.
Merz criticized for selective approach to international law
Dozens of legal scholars have called on the German government to condemn the US operations in Iran and Venezuela. They argue that if violations of international law go unpunished, the rule of law erodes.
EU to target Temu, Shein and other companies with a levy on small packages coming from outside the bloc
Temu, Shein and other companies are set to be affected by handling fees for non-EU small packages from November 1. The fee will be charged in addition to a customs tax on such items that goes into effect in July.
