Europe Edition

The budget to convert the building where Hitler was born into a police station has spiraled amid delays and building material shortages....

Misdemeanor charges against the activists were declared invalid after the UN called for them to be dropped. But they are still facing further investigations, including into people trafficking....

Germany has pledged to support Iraq and called for urgent reforms amid economic and political crises. Shia al-Sudani took office in October after a yearlong impasse....

In northern Sweden, EU and Swedish officials have inaugurated the first spaceport for satellite launches on the European Union mainland....

Former Prime Minister Andrej Babis is battling against two other main rivals to replace outspoken veteran Milos Zeman as head of state. The vote is considered likely to go to a runoff at the end of the month....

The spike in militant attacks on security forces and police in Pakistan has created possibilities for increased anti-terror cooperation between Islamabad and Washington....

Antibiotic resistance threatens to take us back to a time before penicillin when the majority of deaths were caused by infections. What are we doing to solve the crisis?...

Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia are grappling with an increasing number of young people becoming addicted to a substance known as kush or K2. The abuse of the drug has already killed several people in the region....

From a Bundesliga title to a relegation scrap in England, Jens Scheuer's latest move is unexpected. The former Bayern Munich coach talks to DW about the motivation behind the decision and the impact of Christian Streich....

The discovery of classified documents at Joe Biden's residence has cast a shadow over his political future. But comparisons with Donald Trump must be taken with caution. DW takes a closer look....

Almost half of the 2022 irregular border crossings were made overland through the Western Balkans, EU border agency Frontex said. The preliminary figures do not include Ukrainian refugees....

Germany is calling on Russian authorities to provide "urgent" medical care to Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. The dissident has said he is being denied access to basic medical treatment, despite being sick....

A recent intrusion by five drones — including one that came close to the president's office in central Seoul — has political parties trading blame and the military coming under fire....

With rising internet connectivity, African governments are turning to digital health services to handle a shortage of health workers — and to better connect rural communities. But not everyone is quick on the uptake....

With rising internet connectivity, African governments are turning to digital health services to handle a shortage of health workers — and to better connect rural communities. But not everyone is quick on the uptake....

After days of heavy fighting in Soledar, Russia's Defense Ministry has now said it has captured the eastern Ukrainian town — although Kyiv has not yet confirmed. DW has the latest....

Germany is to abandon the mandatory wearing of facemasks on long-distance trains and buses in early February. The requirement is among the last remaining coronavirus pandemic measures to be kept in place....

Japan's prime minister is visiting the US to discuss security ties after Tokyo recently unveiled a massive multibillion-dollar military buildup, including "counterstrike" capabilities aimed at deterring China....

Japan's prime minister is visiting the US to discuss security ties after Tokyo recently unveiled a massive multibillion-dollar military buildup, including "counterstrike" capabilities aimed at deterring China....

Lawmakers in Germany are seeking to classify war crimes committed in Iraq and Syria by the so-called "Islamic State" against the Yazidi community as genocide. Thousands were massacred and thousands more were enslaved....

France is hoping to deliver light combat tanks to Ukraine in two months' time. Meanwhile, NATO is relocating several of its surveillance planes currently stationed in Germany to Romania. DW has the latest....

Germany managed to stave off a full recession in 2022, with the economy performing better than expected. Although Russia's war in Ukraine and high energy prices slowed growth, the economy "managed to perform well."...

The South Korean police referred 23 officials to prosecutors as it wrapped up its monthslong investigation into last year's deadly Halloween crush. Over 150 people died in the disaster....

Unusually mild temperatures have left many German ski slopes snowless, hurting the tourist trade. Ski regions might need to reinvent themselves....

Last year, Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated the discourse in Davos. This time the fallouts from the war take centerstage as the global economy grappling with an energy crunch edges toward a recession....

Formal charges have been made against the suspected killer of ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The suspect was declared fit for trial after a six-month psychiatric evaluation....

The tornado left about 40,000 people in Alabama and about 86,000 people in Georgia without power. Several people were killed and dozens of homes severely damaged....

The US Federal Aviation Administration blamed the computer outage that caused a massive disruption on "personnel who failed to follow procedures."...

The singer was rushed to a hospital hours before her death. She had attended the Golden Globes ceremony on Tuesday to celebrate Austin Butler's award for playing her father in the film Elvis....

Asylum seekers will now be able to apply directly to the US Customs and Border Protection agency using an app. It comes as the Biden administration moves to overhaul the migration process....

Authorities said most climate activists occupying the village were removed, but several retreated to underground tunnels. Greta Thunberg is expected to join a major demonstration on the site on Saturday....

Sweden has pledged to "make Europe greener, safer, freer" during its six-month presidency. But Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's government depends on the support of the nationalist Sweden Democrats....

The German and French foreign ministers are in Ethiopia for two days to show support for a deal that brought fragile peace after civil war in Tigray, and to look for ways to help tackle food shortages....

The police response to ongoing anti-government protests in Peru has left more than 40 people dead. The public prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the new president, Dina Boluarte....

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledged a thorough investigation into the recent unrest in Brasilia. Lula said that someone may have facilitated the entry of the rioters into the presidential palace....

The video showed a puppet in the shape of Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hanging from a rope. Sweden's foreign minister called it "abhorrent." Sweden and Finland are seeking to join NATO, amid Turkish reticence....

Sweden's state mining company said it found vast amounts of rare earth minerals in a town in northern Sweden, which has the world's largest underground iron ore mine. Rare earths are used for manufacturing electric cars....

Secessionist leader Carles Puigdemont is still facing charges of embezzlement and disobedience. This lowers the maximum sentence from 15 years to four....

French first lady Brigitte Macron broke with her husband's goverment in support of mandatory uniforms in schools, saying it "erases differences" and saves parents time and money....

The arrest of two terror suspects once again raises questions about the scope of the terrorist threat to Germany. It also brings back memories of the 2016 Christmas market attack....

The admission follows the discovery of classfied docs at the office of US President Joe Biden's former Washington institute....

President Putin's war in Ukraine has not being going according to plan. Russia's aggression could even inadvertently bring an end to the Transnistria conflict in the Republic of Moldova....

Sam Bankman-Fried wrote a detailed blog post outlining what he said led to the crypto exchange's collapse. It comes a day after liquidators of FTX said they recovered around $5 billion in assets....

After cultural assets were damaged by rioters who stormed Brazil's government quarters, UNESCO will join efforts to determine which artworks require restoration....

The man heading the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said he would take a "pragmatic" approach to tackling climate change. He has some support but will also have to deal with critics....

The menstrual cycle is a hormone rollercoaster ride. It has a huge impact on sexual desire, but that's perfectly normal....

The court in Luxembourg has said that travelers whose package trips were ruined and cut short by anti-coronavirus measures should receive substantial refunds....

Indian scientists have developed a more accessible, low-cost vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. Health officials hope to reduce what has become the second-most common cancer in India....

Indian scientists have developed a more accessible, low-cost vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. Health officials hope to reduce what has become the second-most common cancer in India....

The grant has provided an educational lifeline primarily for Muslim university scholars, who now say their careers are being put in jeopardy. Many cannot afford to do research without financial assistance....