Leading European populists are throwing their weight behind Viktor Orban's reelection campaign. But the Hungarian prime minister lags behind the opposition due to talk of corruption, scandal and his Russian ties.

In a resolution, a state‑level branch of the socialist Left Party has rejected the "Zionism that actually exists today." Are they denying Israel's right to exist? Is the resolution antisemitic?

Calls are growing for Germany to update its rape law after a celebrity case involving "deepfakes" caused an uproar. Campaigners are also pushing for a move to the "only yes means yes" principle of active consent.

Tehran has set out its conditions to end the war in response to a 15-point proposal from the US, Iranian state media reported.

A California jury has declared that social media giants Meta and YouTube were liable for harming a young woman by designing their platforms to be addictive. The verdict could affect many more cases.

With war raging in Iran, the South Caucasus has become one of the few stable corridors between Asia and Europe. Nowhere are the conflict's opportunities and risks more visible than in Azerbaijan.

Germany's new climate spend is big on wind power and e‑mobility. Some call it real momentum, others say it’s basically a green band‑aid.

The German government has rolled out a multibillion‑euro climate package to turbocharge wind power and e‑mobility. Supporters call it overdue momentum, but critics say it barely scratches the surface.

With energy prices soaring and the Strait of Hormuz still closed, the world must cut demand. From 4-day workweeks and petrol rations to turning down the air con, here's what some countries are trying.

Iran has confirmed receipt of a US ceasefire plan conveyed via Pakistan but has rejected its proposals as "excessive." Tehran insists it is not negotiating with Washington as missile strikes continue. Follow DW for more.

A report in the Financial Times says Volkswagen is considering producing defense components for Israel. A VW spokesperson told DW the company was exploring "viable options."

A report in the Financial Times says Volkswagen is considering producing weapons for Israel. A VW spokesperson told DW the company was exploring "viable options."

A grand welcome in Pyongyang united North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Belarus' Alexander Lukashenko. The meeting comes as both leaders face continued criticism from the West, particularly for their close ties to Russia.

Nigeria is expanding security partnerships as extremist threats rise, strengthening cooperation with France, receiving continued US military support, and renewing engagement with EU leaders.

After taking a gamble in seeking a new mandate, Thailand's newly reelected PM Anutin Charnvirakul has cast himself as a force for stability. But his government will quickly be tested by steep economic challenges.

A court in Berlin has ruled that four men gathered and stored weapons for use in terror attacks as members of a Hamas-linked cell. Prosecutors listed potential targets in Germany, including US and Israeli sites.

An Iranian lawmaker claims Tehran is quietly charging tankers up to $2 million for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The move threatens to turn the key waterway into a high-stakes toll booth.

It's hard to imagine now, but Iran and Germany were once surprisingly close. A master poet, a German "Lawrence of Arabia," and an empress all played a role in this shared history.

Prime Minister Viktor Orban says Hungary will gradually stop the flow of gas to Ukraine until Russian Druzhba pipeline oil deliveries restart. Meanwhile Russia reports widespread overnight drone strikes. DW has more.

London police have arrested two men over the arson attack on Jewish community ambulances. CCTV suggests more involved.