The Russian government said that spy chief John Ratcliffe held talks with counterparts, but not President Vladimir Putin, on his Moscow trip.

As Gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne, AI, hardware costs and slowing user growth are putting pressure on the global games industry despite its current strength.

Gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne as the global gaming industry continues to grow. But rising hardware costs, AI concerns and slowing user growth all pose challenges.

Plantations in Assam produce more than half of India's tea. But rising heat is hurting yields, workers are increasingly leaving for more stable work, and producers are feeling the squeeze of stagnant tea prices.

Hundreds of people were reported missing, including 291 international tourists. Rescue helicopters have been unable to land in affected areas due to high floodwaters.

Passengers became stranded high up in the air after a swing carousel malfunctioned in Hamburg.

Germany's plans for a sugar tax are facing growing opposition amid claims that it's more about raising revenue than health. DW has the latest.

Zohran Mamdani called the Hindu nationalist group's ideology "exclusionary" ahead of Mohan Bhagwat's New York event. But can the mayor do anything to stop it?

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani voiced opposition to an upcoming event featuring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, calling the Hindu nationalist group's ideology "exclusionary" while acknowledging the city can't block a private event.

A fire broke out in the third floor of a maternity ward in Islamabad. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an immediate investigation into the tragedy.

A fire broke out in the third floor of a maternity ward in Islamabad. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an immediate investigation into the tragedy.

Russia's war on Ukraine has prompted several European countries to abandon a landmark 1990s landmine treaty. DW examines what is at stake.

It was considered a major achievement when most countries in the world agreed to ban anti-personnel mines in the 1990s. But given the Russia-Ukraine war, the situation in Europe is changing.

The US military killed four people in a strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean, the latest in a campaign that has killed more than 200 people and drawn condemnation from rights groups.

Sculptor Gao Zhen was charged under China's "Law on the Protection ⁠of Heroes ​and Martyrs." His supporters have called for his immediate release.

The UN Secretary General has condemned a violent attack that left at least 47 dead and saw over 50 more kidnapped.

Dolly Parton was one of the world's most successful artists. On Tuesday, her family announced that she passed away at 80. Here are some important and extraordinary facts about the country music superstar.

The family of the US country music legend announced her passing on social media. Dolly Parton's career spans more than half a century and includes a wide array of smash hits.

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure on the Black Sea are disrupting grain and oil exports from the port of Novorossiysk and other key hubs.

US media outlets say John Ratcliffe was in Russia to attend meetings. Flight tracking websites had earlier detected the arrival of a US military transport plane at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport.