No one had higher hopes for Friedrich Merz's chancellorship than the German business community. Now, however, early euphoria has given way to bitter disappointment.

No one had higher hopes for Friedrich Merz's chancellorship than the German business community. Meanwhile, however, early euphoria has given way to bitter disappointment.

There are no US blockbusters premiering at the Cannes Film Festival this year. So who's snubbing who?

Pistorius plans to discuss building a new weapons system with Ukraine in the unannounced visit. Meanwhile in Stuttgart, five pro-Palestinian activists face trial over attacking an Israeli defense company site. Follow DW.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is asking Indians to make a series of changes in their consumption habits to help the country withstand the global economic upheaval from the Iran war. DW has the latest.

Thailand's influential former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be required to wear an electronic monitor during his four-month probation period.

Human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been released on bail and transferred to Tehran, her foundation said, amid alarm about her health.

Donald Trump called Iran's peace plan "totally unacceptable." The fragile ceasefire had been tested earlier in the day by Iranian strikes across the Gulf. DW has more.

Syria's judiciary has charged Atef Najib with acts "amounting to war crimes" as Bashar Assad's cousin is accused of orchestrating a crackdown on 2011 protests that subsequently degenerated into a decade of civil war.

Former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder is a controversial — and some critics would even say, unserious — choice as a negotiator on the Ukraine war. He's long been criticized for being too close to Russia.

Five activists have gone on trial in Germany following a break-in at the Israeli arms company Elbit Systems in Ulm. Their lawyers intend to argue they were trying to obstruct a genocide.

Five activists have gone on trial in Germany following a break-in at the Israeli arms company Elbit Systems in Ulm. Their lawyers intend to argue they were trying to obstruct a genocide.

Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders has called on Niger's Russian-backed military government to lift its sudden suspension of nine French media outlets. This coincides with major instability in neighboring Mali.

Following a withdrawal from the Sahel region, France is seeking to expand its geostrategic influence in Africa by seeking new allies. The first Africa Summit in Kenya is intended to mark a fresh start.

Following a withdrawal from the Sahel region, France is seeking to expand its geostrategic influence in Africa by seeking allies. The first Africa Summit, to be held May 11–12 in Kenya, is intended to mark a fresh start.

Spain, France, Germany, the UK, US and the Netherlands have sent planes to evacuate passengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship, which is anchored off Tenerife. Follow DW.

Spanish nationals were the first to leave the ship anchored off Tenerife and will be quarantined on arrival in Madrid. Follow DW for more.

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that the former German chancellor serve as a mediator in Russia-Ukraine peace talks.

Kuwait detected several drones ​in its airspace and a ship was struck off Qatar as the ceasefire between the US and Iran is tested. Follow DW for more.

A recent police raid on Germany's neo-Nazi scene has revealed how alarmingly young some of its members are. But those targeted by this hatred are fighting back.