Africa StreaM

New Zealand actor Sam Neill achieved international fame playing Dr. Alan Grant in the 1993 film Jurassic Park. But his career included many other notable TV and film appearances.

At least 27 people were killed in a fire at a bar in the Thai capital, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told local media. More than 60 others were injured in the fire.

The US army said the strikes near the vital waterway were intended to "degrade" Tehran's ability to attack commercial ships. Iran has retaliated by targeting US allies in the region. Follow DW for the latest.

Video report

As the official death toll from the devastating earthquakes which struck northern Venezuela last month continues to rise, authorities are planning temporary housing to shelter thousands of people left homeless.

Video report

As the official death toll from the devastating earthquakes which struck northern Venezuela last month continues to rise, authorities are planning to set up temporary housing to shelter thousands of people left homeless.

Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon title by beating Alexander Zverev in Sunday's men's final. The Italian claims his fifth Grand Slam crown and extends his dominance over the German to 10 straight victories.

Video report

Police said they found a "military-grade weapon" during the search of a suspicious car parked in a Paris neighborhood with a large Jewish population.

Video report

As the official death toll from the devastating earthquakes which struck northern Venezuela last month continues to rise, authorities are planning to set up temporary housing to shelter thousands of people left homeless.

Video report

Ukraine's president announced a government shake up, with PM Yuliia Svyrydenko stepping down after a year in office.

Video report

A man who murdered a woman at Neuschwanstein Castle says he fears execution in the US. Germany has been hit by another heat wave, though no records are likely to be broken this time, forecasters say.

Video report

The former Emir led Qatar's transformation from a small Gulf state into one of the world's wealthiest nations and oversaw the launch of Al Jazeera and the country's World Cup bid.

Video report

New York Times journalists who reported on security fears about the president's new Qatari-gifted plane have been called to court. The case raises concerns about press freedoms under the Trump administration.

The South Carolina politician and staunch ally of Donald Trump died aged 71 after ​a brief and sudden illness, his office said. The hawkish senator backed the 2003 invasion of Iraq and the more recent war with Iran.

The shooting happened during a salsa event, Canada's largest Latin street festival. Toronto police say two gunmen were responsible but that the suspects have not been detained yet.

Police in Toronto are responding to an active shooter at a festival in the Canadian city. Two people have been killed and three more wounded, police said.

Video report

US President Trump and the US military's Central Command insisted on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz is open despite the Iranian navy declaring it closed. Both sides continue to exchange strikes.

Video report

The Iranian navy has said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after firing on a vessel transiting an "unapproved route." In response, the US launched a third set of strikes on Iran this week. Follow DW for more.

The Iranian navy has said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after firing on a vessel transiting an "unapproved route." In response, the US has launched a fresh set of strikes on Iran. Follow DW for more.

The Iranian navy has said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after firing on a vessel transiting an "unapproved route." It said the waterway would reopen after the US ends its "interference in the region."