The picturesque village of Vlkolinec in Slovakia has been on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 1993. Vlkolinec was recently in the headlines for wanting to be taken off the list. DW visited the village to find out why.

Moscow has escalated its pressure on Telegram, accusing the platform of hosting tools used to coordinate deadly attacks and sabotage across Russia.

Heat, drought, heavy rain and late frosts are taking a toll on German farmers. They increasingly respond with adapted varieties, new crops, modern breeding techniques and modified farming methods.

Clayton's appointment comes as Trump lately has renewed false claims about the 2020 election, drawing scrutiny over the administration's handling of intelligence agencies ahead of the midterms.

The US military said it thwarted an "attempted surprise attack" by Iran that came after a days-long lull in fighting. Meanwhile, Israel's Netanyahu hailed an "excellent" meeting with Trump. Follow DW.

The US military said it thwarted an "attempted surprise attack" by Iran that came after a days-long lull in fighting. Meanwhile, Israel's Netanyahu hailed an "excellent" meeting with Trump. Follow DW.

Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, at least two women were killed after a shopping mall partially collapsed in the town of Kashima.

Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, at least two women were killed after a shopping mall partially collapsed in the town of Kashima.

The meeting between the US President and the Israeli Prime Minister is the first since the start of the war in Iran. Meanwhile, Tehran executed two men for their role in anti-government protests.

Migration authorities have said gangs are trafficking ever more people to East Asian online scam centers. The UN says some 300,000 people from more than 80 countries are currently being exploited and abused.

Police in Guyana have charged three men with murder in connection to a recent ferry capsizing that killed 73 and left 30 missing. Some lawmakers, however, blame government officials for the deadly accident.

FIFA has announced plans to form a commercial subsidiary and to sell a non-controlling interest to private investors. It needs approval from member associations, but is claiming that it will benefit them financially.

Record-low water levels on the Rhine are forcing cargo vessels to run with sharply reduced loads, driving up transport costs. Economists warn the disruption could wipe out Germany's already weak summer growth.

Following the Islamist terrorist attack at Berlin Pride, rumors, false claims and misleading videos have been spreading on social media. DW Fact check examines some of the most widely shared claims.

French President Emmanuel Macron has activated the EU civil protection mechanism to help combat devastating wildfires. The system has become increasingly effective, yet it will reach its limits in the summer of 2026.

Poland's constitutional court has overturned plans to recognize same-sex marriages that took place in other EU member states. This defies an order from the EU's top court and could set up a clash on the matter.

US President Donald Trump is considering airstrikes against the Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM in Mali, according to multiple reports. Analysts say such attacks might weaken the jihadists but would not address the core issues.

As heat waves buckle its Autobahn, Germany is still paving roads for a past climate. Engineers know how to fix it — so what's the holdup?

Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, many are feared dead after a shopping mall partially collapsed in the town of Kashima.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are strategic defense partners, but experts say there are limits to how far Islamabad can go in opposing Iran-backed Houthis.