Cuba’s reported purchase of drones and renewed threats with the US are stoking fears of escalation. Amid blackouts and shortages, many Cubans expressed outrage at official advice to prepare for potential attack.

Cher has had countless hits and sparked more than a few controversies — while always doing things her own way. At 80, she remains as iconic as ever.

Russia’s president is in Beijing for a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, only days after a visit by Donald Trump. Follow DW for more.

Germany's government wants to spend €10 billion to better protect its population in case of emergencies. The backlog is huge.

Germany's government wants to spend €10 billion to better protect its population in case of emergencies. The backlog of needs is huge.

A NATO military jet has shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone in Estonian airspace. As Ukraine targets Russia's Baltic oil facilities more often and more intensely, more such drones are straying into allies' territory.

China has opened its market to 53 African countries, calling it a “golden key” to prosperity. But while new opportunities emerge, analysts warn the reality for African economies is more complex.

Donald Trump says Kurdish forces kept US weapons meant for Iranian protesters, allegations Kurdish leaders categorically deny. Experts tell DW the president is scapegoating them for his own policy failures.

In a crowded room, it can be impossible for hearing aid users to focus on what they want or need to hear. Research into auditory neurotechnology may enhance sounds and voices and reduce noise in real-time.

In a crowded room, it can be impossible for hearing aid users to focus on what they want or need to hear. Research into auditory neurotechnology may enhance sounds and voices and reduce noise in real-time.

A Spanish court says it is probing ex-Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling. The case puts more pressure on the current premier, Pedro Sanchez, who is dogged by corruption probes.

The first gathering of Sudeten Germans in Czechia since World War II is set to go ahead this weekend despite a political backlash that has exposed tensions over one of Central Europe's most painful historical legacies.

Congo's Health Ministry has logged 131 suspected deaths and 513 potential cases in the latest outbreak in the country's east. The World Health Organization is holding an emergency meeting on Tuesday in Geneva.

The South Korean and Japanese leaders, whose nations have not always had good relations, have vowed deeper ties at talks. They reaffirmed stronger security coordination and energy cooperation in challenging times.

Bundesliga side Freiburg are in their first ever European final. Their European run is a reminder that success in football can be achieved without big spending and without sacrifcing identity.

Sweden plans to acquire four new frigates starting in 2030 in a deal worth billions. They will be the largest surface warships in Sweden's navy. The newest NATO member is rushing to build up its military capabilities.

Three people are still missing after a house collapsed in the eastern German city of Görlitz on Monday evening, while a study has found that one in five German gas stations have breached pricing laws. DW has more.

Three people are still missing after a house collapsed in the eastern German city of Görlitz on Monday evening, while a study has found that one in five German gas stations have breached pricing laws. DW has more.

Germany's Angela Merkel and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy are among the first laureates of the European Order of Merit. They and other winners will be awarded the honor at a ceremony in the French city of Strasbourg.

As Russian and Ukrainian forces carried out fresh cross-border aerial strikes, Moscow launched nationwide nuclear drills.