Every so often we hear of high-ranking politicians or CEOs claiming to get by on very little sleep — some as little as three hours a night. If they’re not natural short sleepers, chances are they’re heading for trouble.

A provincial government in Nepal has legalized the use and growing of marijuana for medical purposes despite a national ban.

More than 70 people died after thousands of migrants tried to cross from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. The crossings have been linked to misleading claims about a recent Spanish Supreme Court ruling.

Hungary is feeling the heat. The country's third-largest lake is shrinking, the Danube is running low, and soaring temperatures could force the country's only nuclear power plant to shut down.

Cesar Gastelum, a Mexican influencer with nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok, was shot dead in the middle of a livestream.

There are believed to be about 200 Nazi ships on the floor of the Danube near Prahovo, Serbia. Ferries, tourist boats, and shipping have also become severely restricted due to the drought.

A bolt from the sky knocked out two railroad crossings, forcing drivers to make long detours between east and west. Meanwhile, flights at Leipzig airport were suspended after a mystery object came to light. DW has more.

Starbucks Korea faced major backlash after being accused of trivializing a 1980 massacre. Police say their internal investigation was not thorough enough.

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have claimed dozens of lives across India, with more rain forecast in several states. Meanwhile, Sheikh Hasina is set to make a speech from India later today. Follow live.

Ekrem Imamoglu, a member of the main opposition Republican People's Party, is widely seen as the main challenger to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 23-year rule.

At least 17 were killed as explosions rocked Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight. Russian missiles tore through residential buildings and warehouses, part of an intensifying campaign against Ukraine's capital.

Amid talk of an AI sector bubble, one aspect is under scrutiny. Many big AI players are invested in smaller ones, who then buy the bigger firm's products. This brings risks and advantages.

At least 15 were killed as explosions rocked Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight. Russian missiles tore through residential buildings and warehouses, part of an intensifying campaign against Ukraine's capital.

The move was in response to Brazil delaying formal diplomatic approval of the US ambassador to Brasilia and denying visas to several US diplomats. Brazil has rejected the decision.

The move was in response to Brazil delaying formal diplomatic approval of the US ambassador to Brasilia and denying visas to several US diplomats.

Reports suggest US President Donald Trump would be "very disappointed" if Israel doesn't agree to a new peace plan for Gaza, announced last week. But how far would the US go to make that happen?

Reports suggest US President Donald Trump would be "very disappointed" if Israel doesn't agree to a new peace plan for Gaza, announced last week. But how far would the US go to make that happen?

A woman who won €1 million mistakenly threw her lottery ticket in a trash bin in Bitonto, southern Italy — prompting her local sanitation company to launch an hourslong search.

Tens of thousands of migrants crossed into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta several days ago. DW interviewed two experts to understand what may have caused the incident.

India reported an attack on a "defenseless" commercial ship which caused it to capsize and sink, but noted the crew were safe. Meanwhile, Lebanon and Israel met for talks despite Hezbollah's objections. DW has more.