Trump addresses rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner
The event was originally scheduled for April but was disrupted by the alleged attempted assassination of Donald Trump. His hourlong speech combined jokes with attacks on members of the press.
Starship completes 1st test flight since SpaceX IPO
Starship splashed down in the Indian Ocean to complete its 13th test flight and its first since Elon Musk's SpaceX went public in June.
Iran war: Saudi-led coalition attacks Yemen's Hodeida port city
The strikes come after the Iran-backed Houthis attacked several Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea in recent days. The escalation comes as the US and Iran also vie for control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. DW has more.
Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. merger amid lawsuit
Paramount has agreed to freeze its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until as late as June 2027. Twelve states have argued that the deal would create a "media behemoth" that would harm the US entertainment industry.
ICC votes to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan
Members of the International Criminal Court have voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan has denied the accusations.
Poland's main opposition collapses over far-right slide
A power struggle within Poland's main opposition force has come to a head. But a move to expel former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki may greatly weaken the right-wing party's popularity.
Trump threatens EU with tariff probe over Google, tech fines
US President Donald Trump has said he will initiate a tariff investigation against the EU in response to fines against US tech companies. He cited the latest case that Google lost on Thursday, as well as others.
Russia hits drone demonstration near Kyiv, killing 10
Ukraine says 10 were killed and around 100 injured in the strike, a day after Zelenskyy met with officials from US arms giant Raytheon. Meanwhile, in St. Petersburg, another Wildberries warehouse came under drone fire.
Iran war: Yemen's Houthis deny they closed Bab al-Mandeb Strait
The Iran-aligned Houthi militia group instead says it has only established a "naval blockade" of Saudi ships in the Red Sea. It comes as the US and Iran also vie for control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. DW has more.
Yemen's Houthis deny they closed Bab al-Mandeb Strait
The Iran-aligned Houthi militia group instead says it has only established a "naval blockade" of Saudi ships in the Red Sea. It comes as the US and Iran also vie for control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. DW has more.
US floats AI 'kill switch' to stop rogue AI models
A rogue AI agent has sent a "wake-up call" about the perils of the fast-evolving technology, sparking calls to provide a US government kill switch. But what exactly does that mean, and what are the issues with it?
Europe wildfires: Thousands flee by boat as fires spread, merge
Tens of thousands of people used cars and boats to escape wildfires raging in southwestern France. In Spain's Madrid region, authorities declared a national emergency after at least two fires merged.
Europe wildfires: Many flee by boat as fires spread, merge
Tens of thousands hopped onto cars and boats to escape southwestern France's wildfires. In the Madrid region, authorities declared a national emergency as at least two fires merged.
Niger still seeks stability, after 3 years of military rule
The military government in Niger had promised social, security and economic improvements when it took power in 2023. Three years down the line, there are mixed reviews on its performance.
UNESCO adds Lebanese, West Bank sites to endangered list
Israel has rejected the listing of a Lebanese castle and an occupied West Bank archaeological site. UNESCO added both sites to its World Heritage in Danger list in the context of Israeli activity.
Highs and lows as Bayreuth Festival turns 150
The Bayreuth Festival's 150th anniversary has been clouded by controversy surrounding German-Jewish speaker Michel Friedman. Yet it offers an opportunity to celebrate, including with an AI-enhanced Ring cycle.
Highs and lows as the Bayreuth Festival Turns 150
Bayreuth Festival's 150th anniversary is clouded by controversy surrounding German-Jewish speaker Michel Friedman. Yet it offers an opportunity to celebrate, including with an AI-enhanced Ring cycle.
Can Pakistan-administered Kashmir elections calm tensions?
Pakistan-administered Kashmir heads to the polls after weeks of deadly protests over seats reserved for displaced people from India-administered Kashmir. One local group has called for the elections to be boycotted.
Why Iran's Pickaxe Mountain is a tough target for the US
Donald Trump has threatened to attack a suspected Iranian nuclear site buried deep under a mountain. Pickaxe Mountain remains one of the biggest unanswered questions surrounding Iran's nuclear program.
Germany news: Top court rules out mass admission revocations
An Afghan woman has won victory over Germany's Interior Ministry after it cancelled her admission. Elsewhere, consumer confidence and VW profits are down, while violent extremist crime is up. Follow DW for the latest.
