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6 Jun 2026, 06:16 GMT

Pope Leo XIV will begin a weeklong trip to Spain, turning papal attention back to Europe and its Christian roots. The Pope will also meet with some victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.

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Pope Leo to focus on immigration, social justice in visit to Spain
6 Jun 2026, 06:15 GMT

With so much sunlight, Iraq is very well-positioned to use solar power to help fix its annual summer electricity crisis. So why is it that Iraq's government has only recently started to take solar power seriously?

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As hot summer, blackouts loom, Iraq looks to solar power
6 Jun 2026, 03:29 GMT

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Argentine and US scientists will test rodents in Mendoza as investigators try to trace the source of a hantavirus outbreak that killed three people.

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6 Jun 2026, 02:30 GMT

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Kuwait reported intercepting drones while Bahrain sounded air-raid sirens. This came after the United States said it shot down Iranian drones and attacked radar sites. Follow DW for more.

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6 Jun 2026, 02:30 GMT

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Kuwait reported intercepting drones while Bahrain sounded air sirens. This came after the US said it shot down Iranian drones, and attacked radar sites. Follow DW for more.

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6 Jun 2026, 00:44 GMT

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The governments of Nigeria and Ghana are offering to fly citizens home from South Africa after a spate of anti-migrant attacks.

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6 Jun 2026, 00:44 GMT

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The governments of Nigeria and Ghana are offering to fly citizens home from South Africa after a spate of anti-migrant attacks.

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5 Jun 2026, 19:17 GMT

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German Chancellor Merz has said he wants Western Balkan countries to be better integrated into the EU as they seek full membership. Commission head Von der Leyen called for a "faster" enlargement process.

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5 Jun 2026, 18:15 GMT

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The war waged by the US and Israel against Iran has now lasted 100 days. In that time, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has drastically changed his stance on the war.

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5 Jun 2026, 17:17 GMT

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Police say they have four suspects, three of whom face travel bans, after investigations into the sabotage of two telecommunications cables under the Baltic Sea in late 2025. Prosecutors will decide on the next steps.

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5 Jun 2026, 16:00 GMT

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The deadly Ebola outbreak isn't the only thing causing concern for health workers in Congo. Rumors and disinformation are hindering efforts to contain the virus. The patterns are well-known — and could be confronted.

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5 Jun 2026, 16:00 GMT

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It is not only a deadly Ebola variant causing concern for health workers in DR Congo. Rumors and disinformation hinder efforts to contain the virus. The patterns are well-known — and could be confronted.

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5 Jun 2026, 15:25 GMT

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With Washington's attention elsewhere, North Korea has slowly been building up its nuclear weapons program. This week, Kim Jong Un took a publicity tour of a new nuclear fuel facility while promising to build more bombs.

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5 Jun 2026, 15:19 GMT

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Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win despite security challenges, a divided opposition and some regions not voting.

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5 Jun 2026, 15:19 GMT

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Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win despite security challenges, a divided opposition, and some regions not voting.

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5 Jun 2026, 14:55 GMT

Sunday's election in Kosovo — the third in under 16 months — is marked by a clash between former allies PM Albin Kurti and ex-President Vjosa Osmani, deadlock in the dialogue with Serbia, and obstacles to EU integration.

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Successive elections take a hit on Kosovo's coffers
5 Jun 2026, 14:55 GMT

Sunday's election in Kosovo — the third in under 16 months — is marked by a clash between former allies PM Albin Kurti and ex-President Vjosa Osmani, deadlock in the dialogue with Serbia and obstacles to EU integration.

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Kosovo general election: the cost of political polarization
5 Jun 2026, 13:42 GMT

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More peace and quiet, less stress — the Quiet Hour is an initiative for people with invisible disabilities. An increasing number of stores and institutions in Germany are launching similar campaigns.

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5 Jun 2026, 13:42 GMT

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More peace and quiet, less stress — the Quiet Hour is an initiative for people with invisible disabilities. An increasing number of stores and institutions in Germany are launching similar campaigns.

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