The military launched strikes after Kurdish forces rejected what they called demands to "surrender." The Syrian government has been struggling to unite disparate groups since taking power a year ago.

Thousands of firefighters are working to douse several bushfires are still raging in Australia's southeast. The fires erupted as a massive heat wave gripped much of the country.

US officials are visiting Venezuela days after US forces captured former President Nicolas Maduro. Caracas says it has started talks with the Trump administration to reinstate relations.

Even as France and the UK offer a written commitment to Ukraine to deploy troops in the event of a peace deal, doubts remain whether the US will back those troops in case they come under a Russian attack.

North Korea has slammed South Korea for violating its sovereignty with a drone incursion earlier this month. The North's military claims that the drone took surveillance footage. South Korea denies the accusations.

Mass protests over the dire economic situation in Iran continue to grow across the country. Iranian authorities have imposed an internet blackout in a bid to quell the unrest. DW has more.

The US president has said risking war against Denmark is necessary to prevent Russia or China taking the world's biggest island.

The G7 summit was originally scheduled for June 14-16. The meeting, however, was reportedly moved so US President Donald Trump would be at the White House for a UFC fight on June 14, his 80th birthday.

Donald Trump's desire to acquire Greenland has raised questions about the US's commitment to NATO. The US maintains a major military presence in Germany — a vital part of its post-World War II national defense strategy.

Investigators have placed one of the owners of the bar where a blaze quickly spread at a New Year party in pretrial detention. Meanwhile, Switzerland held a ceremony to mourn the dozens of victims.

As the United States increases its overtures and threats, Greenland's mining minister told DW that the territory needs to be treated as a partner, and said the people would decide the fate of their island's resources.

Germany will be making a hotel in Winston-Salem their base camp during next summer's World Cup. The choice of headquarters has been seen as key to the national team's success — or failure at previous World Cups.

Iranian forces "behaved with savage brutality" when they stormed a hospital in Ilam, a nurse told DW. Mass protests continue to grow.

The internet is down across most of Iran as the protests escalate toward a potential turning point.

It is the fifth vessel seized by the United States in recent weeks. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Olina had departed Venezuela and attempted "to evade US forces."

Czechia's new coalition government is sending out conflicting messages on Ukraine — ranging from anti-Kyiv tirades to halfhearted support. What's going on?

People in Spain called attention to racism after a public official wore blackface at an Epiphany celebration. Countries such as the Netherlands have begun moving away from blackface traditions after efforts by activists.

With debt at record highs and new loans approved, Uganda faces growing pressure. Economists warn the strategy may backfire on future growth.

In the monthly ARD Deutschlandtrend poll, Germans polled expressed little confidence that 2026 will be a peaceful and prosperous year. The reputation of the US is at an all-time low.