US President Trump and the US military's Central Command insisted on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz is open despite the Iranian navy declaring it closed. Both sides continue to exchange strikes.

The Iranian navy has said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after firing on a vessel transiting an "unapproved route." In response, the US launched a third set of strikes on Iran this week. Follow DW for more.

The Iranian navy has said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after firing on a vessel transiting an "unapproved route." It said the waterway would reopen after the US ends its "interference in the region."

Firefighters have started to rein in the wildfire in Spain's southern Andalusia region that killed 12 people. The affected region is home to one of the largest expat communities.

High temperatures can increase the risk of dizziness, dehydration, exhaustion and other heat-related problems for people taking antidepressants.

Bavi has forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate in China, knocked out power in Japan and Taiwan, and triggered deadly landslides in the Philippines.

The Indian Embassy released the names of all 32 Indians who were aboard the boat that capsized near Phu Quoc island in Vietnam. At least 15 of them died.

The Indian embassy released the names of all 32 Indians who were aboard the boat that capsized near Phu Quoc island in Vietnam. At least 15 of them died.

The "Angry Birds Commando" group said they placed incendiary devices on a railroad between the two busy cities of Cologne and Düsseldorf. The group blamed industrial technology for the destruction of the environment.

The strikes come with Ukraine running low on munitions needed to counter Russia's ballistic missiles. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged NATO members to deliver on promises made at the Ankara summit this week.

Iran's supreme leader said Iran "demands" retribution for his father's assassination in an airstrike. Meanwhile, Trump has threatened to "completely decimate" Iran should it attempt to assassinate him. DW has more.

US authorities have confirmed that they want to extradite Lawrence Bishnoi, who was charged with the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep ​Singh Nijjar in Canada. Follow DW for more.

In Telangana, a man suspected of killing six people has absconded. The victims included a girl who had accused the suspect of stalking. Follow DW for more.

The storm has triggered deadly landslides in the Philippines, knocked out power in Japan and Taiwan, and forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate in China ahead of its expected landfall.

A man allegedly took a woman hostage in a supermarket, prompting a major police operation. The suspect reportedly "pulled out" a big knife before the supermarket closed on Friday evening.

Germany is in for another scorching week, though no records are likely to be broken this time, forecasters say. Meanwhile, police have ended a hostage drama at a Berlin supermarket. DW has more

Followers of extremist groups regularly ask how AI can help them plan terrorist attacks. A new study suggests that about one-third of AI chatbots might help them, if asked the right way.

Followers of extremist groups regularly ask how AI can help them plan terrorist attacks. A new study suggests that about one-third of AI chatbots might help them, if asked the right way.

As Poland observes a day of remembrance for the victims of a Ukrainian nationalist military unit, there are increasing signs that it could cut off its neighbor from military aid, even as the war against Russia continues.

The White House explored declaring a national emergency to address alleged vulnerabilities in voting machines before Trump ousted leaders of the Election Assistance Commission, a report has found.