The current deployment began in 2014 in an effort to combat 'Islamic State' extremists. Iran, which has sought a complete removal of the US military from the Middle East, celebrated the withdrawal.

The Right Livelihood Award has gone to a female AI researcher and women fighting repression. The Sweden-based prize has been dubbed an "alternative Nobel."

Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar vowed to dismantle Orban's corrupt networks. High-profile figures are being arrested and many Hungarians are pushing for swift accountability, but the rule of law takes time.

Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar vowed to dismantle Orban's corrupt networks. High-profile figures are being arrested and many Hungarians are pushing for swift accountability, but the rule of law takes time.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo Jong has accused Seoul of conspiracy after it blamed Pyongyang for the blast in the DMZ.

Donald Trump said the US won't "stifle" the development of AI, which he sees as "bigger than the Industrial Revolution." The agreement comes amid mounting concerns over AI safety after recent hacking incidents.

The appointment of Fatima Zahra Mansouri comes after her center-right party won last week's parliamentary elections in Morocco. She had previously served as mayor of the city of Marrakesh.

The Estonian government accused Moscow of an "act of sabotage" that is part of Russia's broader campaign across Europe. The Baltic state has received support from EU and NATO leaders.

Bremerhaven's port and Bremen's airport will be upgraded for German, NATO defense needs in case of an attack on the alliance. It comes as European countries upgrade militarily amid Russia's war in Ukraine. Follow DW.

Fighting has returned to northern Ethiopia, shattering a fragile peace in the region. DW spoke to civilians caught in the crossfire amid communication blackouts, as rebel and federal forces keep battling for territory.

Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma has ascended to the throne after King Oyo died at the age of 34 due to a cancer battle. He previously worked for Ugandan broadcaster UBC as a TV anchor and editor.

Writer Toby Morton is using a new website to amplify allegations in a high-profile sexual assault lawsuit involving seven Cornell students. The reopening of the case is causing an outcry on social media.

Writer Toby Morton is using a new website to amplify allegations in a high-profile sexual assault lawsuit involving seven Cornell students. The reopening of the case is causing an outcry on social media.

The Youth Olympics are to be hosted in Africa for the first time ever. The edition in Senegal is also a chance to prove the continent can host a full Olympics in the future.

Andy Burnham is seeking a delicate balance between optimism and realism at Labour's annual party conference. He promised hope and an end to "politics as usual" but also an "honest conversation" about difficult dilemmas.

Two recently opened bridges are expected to ease trade and transport between North Korea and its powerful neighbors. The new connections come as Pyongyang builds strategic ties with China and Russia.

Families living in temporary shelters in northern Nepal say safety and privacy remain out of reach as concerns about trafficking and abuse mount.

Spain's cabinet ministers said they have consensus on new measures to curb the housing crisis in the country after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen last week from her apartment sparked protests.

From a former president to the ex-intelligence chief, Albania is prosecuting senior officials at a rate once thought impossible. But do more prosecutions mean less corruption or simply better enforcement?

Israel's push to ban Arab parties from standing in the upcoming election has been called "another nail in the coffin of democracy." Is there a legal basis for doing this, and what could it mean for Arab voters?