After a terrorist attack, public attention tends to focus primarily on the perpetrator. But what about the victims? What support can they expect? And what lies ahead for them?

A rapidly spreading wildfire in the High Fens nature reserve near Belgium's border with Germany has scorched around 2,700 hectares and forced hundreds of people to evacuate.

Tehran said the three pilots "were captured alive" by Qatari forces after their fighter jets were shot down in the early days of the US-Israel war with Iran. Qatar has denied Iran's claims.

The attempted crossings come two weeks after around 72,000 people rushed into the Spanish North African exclave from Morocco. Calls for another mass crossing had been circulating on social media this week.

Lebanon's prime minister denounced the attacks on villages in southern Lebanon for targeting civilians in their homes. Israel said it was firing on Hezbollah infrastructure.

Climate action does not seem to be a priority for the German government — despite record temperatures, heat-related deaths and drought. Why aren't more people taking to the streets in protest?

A hurricane is forecast to hit the Big Island of Hawaii this weekend, bringing heavy rain and wind. Should it make landfall, Lala would be the first hurricane to hit the island since 1871.

Russia is constructing high-rises in the occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol, on the sites of buildings it destroyed. Who's buying these properties? And what happened to the Ukrainians who used to lived here?

After the Taliban retook power on August 15, 2021, Berlin promised to bring Afghan staff to Germany. But people are still waiting to leave in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

While ongoing military actions in Gaza and settler attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have largely isolated Israel globally, Latin America's authoritarian right sees an opening for a strategic alliance.

While the ongoing military actions in Gaza and settler attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank have largely isolated Israel globally, Latin America's authoritarian right sees an opening for a strategic alliance.

Speaking on India's Independence Day, PM Modi announced free online coaching for competitive exams and AI training for 10 million youths, weeks after protests over alleged exam paper leaks and recruitment irregularities.

Most residents evacuated from the village of Gey have returned home after firefighters brought a major wildfire in Germany's Eifel region largely under control. DW has more.

In the first half of 2026, 23.2% of reviews ended with protection being revoked or withdrawn, according to a government response to a parliamentary question by the socialist Left Party. DW has more.

Rave the Planet is taking place under high security after last month's deadly Islamist attack. Also: Russia labels another German institute as "undesirable." DW has more.

Russia has added another German body to its list of "undesirable organizations." A techno parade in Berlin is to take place under high security after last month's deadly attack on a Pride march. DW has more.

The US has issued a serious health warning over the recalled eggs, saying exposure to the potentially contaminated products could cause severe illness or death.

At least 47 people have died and several buildings were damaged after the powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake, which was followed by dozens of aftershocks. A tsunami warning has been lifted.

A tsunami warning has been issued after the powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake, which was followed by several aftershocks.

Donald Trump said the strait would become part of the US after Iran is defeated. He also told Americans to accept higher gas prices, which have soared since Iran closed Hormuz in response to US and Israeli attacks.