The Tunisian government is ramping up pressure on opposition figures, journalists and civil society — raising fresh fears of deepening repression and the steady dismantling of democracy.

As Japanese society changes, many elderly people find themselves isolated and facing a "lonely death." Government agencies and private groups are working hard to give them a new lease on life.

The Charlemagne Prize honors those who advance European unity. This year's winner is Italy's Mario Draghi, a former European Central Bank chief and a key architect of European stability during a time of economic crisis.

Evika Silina says she is resigning her post, following the defense minister's resignation and the coalition government's collapse amid controversy over Ukrainian drones aimed at Russia that landed in the Baltic country.

Gormer Chancellor Angela Merkel says she thinks people need to have patience with the coalition government, amid widespread dissatisfaction. Meanwhile, Germany's men are celebrating Father's Day. DW has the latest.

The BRICS bloc faces major challenges as foreign ministers meet in India, bringing Iran and the UAE face-to-face. The conflict in the Gulf and disruptions to oil supplies dominate the agenda.

The Japanese carmaker pursued an aggressive switch towards electric vehicles that it's now trying to walk back. Despite posting its first loss since 1957, its share price spiked on more buoyant predictions for 2026.

The world's clean energy superpower also emits the most CO2. But coal-fired power may have peaked as China electrifies its economy with ever more renewables.

Andriy Yermak resigned in November 2025, after investigators raided his home in a sweeping corruption probe.

Prime Minister Peter Magyar has taken power and laid bare his predecessor's luxurious lifestyle. Many Hungarians are keen to see Magyar chart a new political course.

Chinese state media reported that Xi Jinping raised the question of Taiwan during his meeting with Donald Trump. The pair held talks for about two hours. Follow live.

The leaders of the world's two biggest superpowers, China and the United States, have kicked off a meeting amid heightened geopolitical tensions. Follow DW for more.

Fans from five African World Cup qualifying nations with valid tickets are exempt from paying a hefty bond. But fans from several other countries still face major hurdles to seeing their teams play in the United States.

Kevin Warsh is set to replace outgoing Fed chair Jerome Powell, who has been a frequent target of President Trump's criticism.

A stomach illness outbreak and the death of a man on board prompted authorities in Bordeaux to place a temporary disembarking ban on the ship.

At least six people have died in Ukraine, after Russia launched a daytime attack of 800 drones of drones as far as the country's western regions bordering NATO.

The US has announced that it will not be deploying Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany. Now the German government is looking for alternatives. Could drones be part of the solution?

The TPLF is reasserting control in Tigray after electing Debretsion Gebremichael. Rising tensions with Ethiopia's federal government are fueling fears of renewed conflict in the Horn of Africa.

Ramaphosa sidestepped an impeachment inquiry in 2022 when his ANC-dominated parlimanent blocked it. Now that South Africa's top court revived it — can he escape through a parliament he shares with former adversaries?

Gunshots have been reported inside the Philippine Senate as armed troops entered the building. The chaos comes as one senator faces imminent arrest over an ICC warrant.