The 1990s are remembered for Britpop and provocative fashion, but beyond the nostalgia, it was a decade of cultural experimentation and social change. Tate Britain's new exhibition looks past the familiar icons.

Political extremism threatens Germany's existing social order, Chancellor Merz has said. The Transport Ministry has proposed a five-year plan to improve Germany's ailing railroad infrastructure. DW has more.

The European Commission is proposing earlier access to EU markets for candidate countries, new voting rules to reduce vetoes and extra safeguards for a bigger bloc. But is the reform fair — or even feasible?

Iranian authorities are trying to persuade prominent singers in exile to return home. While the state seeks to harness music as a political tool, music has also become a powerful expression of dissent and resistance.

South Sudan's first general election is set for December 22. Insecurity, political tensions and failure to begin voter registration have raised doubts over whether the poll can be held credibly.

Chinese visitors are returning from trips after the 13-day Golden Week holiday. Their subdued spending has raised fresh questions about domestic demand in the world's second-largest economy.

The arrest of Germany's former intelligence chief August Hanning could undermine national security, experts warn, as allies may reconsider their intelligence relationships.

France is suspending the use of stun grenades against protesters as allegations of student brutality draw more anger. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is also set to address the nation later this evening.

August Hanning has been remanded into pretrial detention after his Tuesday arrest. The case has prompted calls for transparency when spies leave the government.

Lawmakers of the center-right CDU may have voted for the far-right AfD candidate for parliamentary speaker in Saxony-Anhalt. Germany's Social Democrats warn of a "unique breach of taboos."

Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking discoveries related to the origin of chirality and life's building blocks.

Just hours before Lionel Messi played his last match for Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo posted his latest salvo in a row with Portugal. Ronaldo wants to play on despite the troubles, while Messi bathed in adulation.

After being chosen for one of the world's most prestigious awards, some Nobel laureates lose touch with reality and suddenly start spouting unscientific nonsense. They're afflicted by what some have called "Nobelitis."

Renewable electricity is cheaper than ever. While the West got rich on coal and oil, some of the world's poorest countries are banking on solar, wind and water instead.

Renewable electricity is cheaper than ever. So while the West got rich on coal and oil, some of the poorest countries in the world are banking on solar, wind and water instead.

Families gathered at the Nova music festival site and other attack locations in memory of those killed by Hamas on October 7, 2023.

Aden International Airport came under attack as Yemen's war intensified, with the Houthis targeting key transport hubs.

The Transport Ministry has put forward a five-year plan for improving Germany's ailing railroad infrastructure. Chancellor Merz has voiced solidarity with Israel on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. DW has more.

Delhi police has beefed up security around the Election Commission of India, likely preparing for another day of 'vote theft' protests. Meanwhile, PM Modi marks 25 years in public service. Follow live.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is taking a gamble by calling an early election in Spain. The housing crisis, migration and the rise of the right-wing populist Vox party are all likely to dominate the campaign.