Police say one person has died after sustaining severe injuries at a bank branch in Regensburg. Special units were dispatched and apprehended a suspect armed with a knife.

From August 2026 to January 2028, amateur and pro sky watchers are in for a series of rare solar spectacles over Spain and North Africa. Astronomers expect the events to attract millions from around the world.

From August 2026 to January 2028, amateur and pro skywatchers are in for a series of rare solar spectacles over Spain and North Africa. Astronomers expect the events to attract millions from around the world.

The European Central Bank has kept its base interest rates steady but said it was "closely monitoring" the energy price shock. The impact of the war against Iran on energy costs has pushed inflation over ECB targets.

Given they share the world's longest land border, Canada and the US have historically enjoyed fruitful trade relations. But with Donald Trump escalating his tariff war, Canada is looking to the EU and further afield.

Renewed strikes on shipping in the Gulf and the Red Sea have dealt a fresh double blow to global oil markets. As prices climb once again, DW examines what else could keep them elevated.

Several months after it was supposed to start and with more teams than first planned, WAFCON 2026 is finally set to begin. The hosts want a maiden title while a tournament outsider have one of its best players.

Armed gangs, known locally as "bandits," are a constant threat in northwestern and central Nigeria. They typically raid villages, steal livestock and kidnap residents for ransom.

Germany is keen to boost its economy. On his third trip to Africa, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is visiting Nigeria and South Africa to promote greater cooperation.

A Czech army helicopter carrying five troops crashed in the Eastern Czech Republic, the military said.

Lenacapavir is one injection, twice a year. It's a big improvement for people in high-risk groups, currently taking a pill a day against HIV infection. But its long-term impact depends on its reaching those very people.

Rapid data center construction across the US fueled by AI comes with serious threats to the environment, public health and energy supply. Local opposition has blocked or delayed dozens of projects.

The attackers stole three AK-47 rifles, three bullet proof vests and three mobile phones from the soldiers. A low-level conflict has been simmering in Thailand's southern provinces for two decades.

The European Commission said it found that Google had preferenced its search engine and app store in ways that unfairly harmed competition.

The ceasefire has collapsed, attacks are escalating and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz remains under threat. Is the US drifting into another open-ended conflict with no clear way out?

The European Union has agreed upon a new sanctions package against Russia for its war in Ukraine, which includes a price cap on Russian oil.

China's AI platforms are rapidly closing the gap with their US counterparts, prompting fresh threats from the Trump administration. With accusations of intellectual property theft, could tensions boil over?

Fires are blazing across several European countries as the continent braces for another heat wave. In 2026, wildfires have already burnt more land in Europe than the annual average over the past two decades.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's Africa tour ends today in South Africa, Germany's largest trade partner on the continent. Follow DW for the latest.

Mykhailo Drapatyi has been made commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces. His appointment follows a cabinet reshuffle that ousted defense minister Fedorov.