President Donald Trump says the US will restart its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian ships and those doing business with Iran. Follow DW for the latest.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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."
Firefighters have started to rein in the wildfire that killed 12 people in the southern Andalusia region, which is home to one of Spain's largest expat communities.
The Indian Embassy released the names of all 32 Indians who were aboard the boat that capsized near Phu Quoc island in Vietnam. At least 15 of them died.
The Indian embassy released the names of all 32 Indians who were aboard the boat that capsized near Phu Quoc island in Vietnam. At least 15 of them died.
The "Angry Birds Commando" group said they placed incendiary devices on a railroad between the two busy cities of Cologne and Düsseldorf. The group blamed industrial technology for the destruction of the environment.
A man allegedly took a woman hostage in a supermarket, prompting a major police operation. The suspect reportedly "pulled out" a big knife before the supermarket closed on Friday evening.
US officials said Washington wants Tehran to publicly vow to end attacks on vessels in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. President Trump also threatened to "completely decimate" Iran if it attempted to assassinate him.
An hourslong police operation is underway in Berlin, where a man has taken a woman hostage in a supermarket. The man reportedly "pulled out" a big knife before the supermarket closed on Friday evening.
Cuba's electricity grid has crumbled amid a six-month US fuel blockade and already-dilapidated energy infrastructure.
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Police in southwest England say they have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murdering politician Ann Widdecombe. Based on initial inquiries, they were not treating the case as terrorism or politically motivated.
Police in Britain have launched a murder investigation after finding politician Ann Widdecombe dead with serious injuries in her home. They said nothing about a potential motive or backdrop for the crime at first.
China has joined the small group of space powers that can now recover an orbital-class booster rocket. Developers of the landing method turned to a striking alternative to that used by existing players such as SpaceX.
After nearly 1,000 years, the medieval masterpiece is back on British soil. The Bayeux Tapestry was transferred from France to London in a highly secretive operation and will be on display in September.
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