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Some 504 women were elected in recent Dutch local elections, with a "Vote for a Woman" campaign boosting their chances to gather preferential votes. Despite the record figure, women remain underrepresented.
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Several countries want age restrictions to keep minors off platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can bans really keep children safe online?
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A number of countries want to bring in age restrictions for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can such bans really tackle the problems social media poses?
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The war between the US, Israel and Iran was, for many, a sign that the rules-based world order, a set of principles developed after World War II, is collapsing. If that era is over, what could be next?
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US President Trump has backed Hungarian PM Orban. It's unclear whether the endorsement will help in Hungary's election — the European hard-right has struggled with Trump's recent anti-Europe policies and threats.
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Russia's Supreme Court has labeled the human rights organization Memorial as "extremist." Experts say this represents a new level of repression in Russia.
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Russia has been holding thousands of Ukrainian civilians behind bars for years, in breach of international humanitarian law. Families have been fighting for their loved ones to be released, some for more than a decade.
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Fake news and a growing number of political scandals: Hungary hasn't seen an election this fraught since after 1989's collapse of the Soviet Union.
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Hungary's election on April 12 is the most important for the state since 1989, and also of historic significance for the EU. DW takes a more detailed look.
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Following the latest wave of Israeli attacks, Lebanon faces what the UN calls a "perfect storm." Could the first direct talks between Lebanon and Israel address the humanitarian crisis?
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As the US and Iran gear up for high-stakes talks, the bigger question is whether Tehran can hold the line amid signs of fractures within the regime.
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China's leader Xi Jinping promoted "peaceful development" in talks with Taiwan's opposition chief, a move analysts say could be aimed at US President Trump to soften Washington's stance on the self-ruled island.
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The US is reportedly leveraging health aid to gain access to Zambia's critical minerals. Millions depend on US funding for HIV, tuberculosis and malaria treatment. Yet Zambia is hesitant to agree.
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The US is reportedly leveraging health aid to gain access to Zambia's critical minerals. Millions depend on US funding for HIV, tuberculosis and malaria treatment. Yet Zambia is hesitant to agree.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Syria was not only a diplomatic gesture but motivated by strategic considerations regarding Russia, once a strong supporter of the Middle Eastern state.
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As a tenuous truce takes hold after over a month of bombing, Iranians fear a wounded yet surviving regime will clamp down even more harshly on its opponents at home.
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The truce between the US, Israel and Iran has eased pressure on African markets. But economists warn that deep‑rooted vulnerabilities mean the rebound may be short‑lived.
Orban strongly suggests explosives found near a key gas pipeline in Serbia are evidence of Ukrainian sabotage. Serbia's intelligence chief publicly disagrees.
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Southeast Asia increasingly sees the European Union as a trusted hedge against US-China rivalry, but analysts say Brussels will need stronger political engagement to turn growing goodwill into real strategic influence.
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Some residents in Dubai insist life is going on as normal in the eternally-sunny emirate during the Iran war. Others proclaim the "Dubai dream" over, never to be recovered. Who's right?
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