Middle East: Trump took secret flight out of Turkey over Iran threat
President Donald Trump reportedly used an elaborate ruse to leave the NATO summit in Turkey, amid a credible assassination threat. Meanwhile, oil prices rose as hopes for a deal on the Strait of Hormuz fade. DW has more.
Trump pushes overhaul of US policy on vaccines for children
In an executive order, President Trump calls for fewer recommended childhood vaccinations and more spacing between shots. Medical experts say the changes lack scientific backing and could leave children less protected.
Turkey MPs back historic law on reintegrating PKK militants
Turkey's parliament has taken a major step toward ending four decades of conflict with the PKK. The new law sets out how some militants can return to civilian life, but leaves Abdullah Ocalan's future unresolved.
Russia: Top court bans opposition anti-war party from vote
Yabloko, Russia's only anti-war party, has been barred from September's parliamentary elections. The motion to bar Yabloko was filed by the nationalist pro-Kremlin party Rodina.
Colombia earthquake: Death toll rises to over 100
A powerful earthquake, measured at magnitude 7.4, has struck Colombia, killing dozens of people and trapping many under rubble. Cities including Cali, Pereira and Manizales were among the hardest-hit.
How the Rhine drought threatens Germany's economic recovery
Germany's inland waterways still move around 5% of the nation's goods. With the Rhine at a critically low level, DW explores how the drought is hitting the economy where it hurts most.
Why the Rhine drought is bad news for Germany's recovery
Germany’s inland waterways still move around 5% of the nation's goods. With the Rhine at a critically low level, DW explores how the drought is hitting the economy where it hurts most.
India news: Jharkhand police use tear gas, water cannons to disperse student protesters
Police used force to disperse students marching towards the Jharkhand assembly, as protests over alleged irregularities in government recruitment exams entered their third week. DW has more.
Colombia: Several killed after large earthquake rocks region
A powerful earthquake, initially measured at magnitude 7.4, has struck Colombia, killing at least 69 people. Cities including Cali, Pereira and Manizales were among the hardest-hit.
Which country is the new Mecca defense pact targeting?
Observers suggest the new alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan won't result in any of the countries fighting for each other. Instead it's about preventing Iran and Israel from regional dominance, they say.
How climate change is reshaping Africa's malaria risk
Researchers say warming temperatures are altering malaria transmission patterns across Africa, creating new challenges for health systems and disease control.
Middle East: Iran wants US concessions before opening Hormuz
Iran's Foreign Ministry reiterated that the US must meet Tehran's demands before the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. Meanwhile, Germany says Trump's plan for Gaza could get Hamas to put down its weapons. DW has more.
ASEAN closing ranks as cyberscam threat escalates
Southeast Asian governments are searching for a joint strategy against cyberscammers, a criminal industry that has grown too big, too connected and too embedded in ASEAN economies to be solved just by policing.
India: Anger over exam irregularities spreads to Jharkhand
Inspired by the Cockroach movement, young people in India's eastern state of Jharkhand are marching on the state assembly to demand transparency and a probe into alleged irregularities in civil service recruitment exams.
UEFA, other football federations unite against Infantino
A few weeks ago, Gianni Infantino looked set for another unopposed term as FIFA president. Now, with an election looming, the beleagured football executive is counting the numbers and could be hanging by a thread.
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse Infantino of 'breach of trust'
A few weeks ago, Gianni Infantino looked set for another unopposed term as FIFA president. Now, with an election looming, the beleagured Swiss executive is counting the numbers and could be hanging by a thread.
Ukrainian drone attack kills at least 13 in central Russia
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at targets inside Russia, according to Russian officials. The strikes killed more than a dozen in one of Kyiv's deadliest attacks since the Russian invasion began over four years ago.
Thai ex-lawmaker shoots local official dead over loan
A former lawmaker confessed to shooting a senior official at a government office over a money dispute, police have said. The incident came just days after Thailand's deadliest shooting in nearly four years.
India news: Kerala arrest highlights online harassment of women at CJP protest
A right-wing activist was arrested over alleged remarks that women attending the CJP protests "enjoy" sexual assault as female demonstrators face a wider online harassment campaign. DW has more.
When extreme heat threatens Europe's nuclear power
Warm rivers and low water levels are forcing nuclear power plants to reduce output across Europe. Over a year, the losses are minimal, but on critical days the loss of power has consequences for grids and prices.
