Europe Edition

Leaders Xi Jinping and Alexander Lukashenko were meeting in Beijing for a joint summit. Belarus has provided military support to Russia, while China has refused to condemn the invasion....

The president indicated that a national vote, originally to be held in June, could come in May. Doubts have been raised as to whether the vote could be carried out in that time in regions hit hardest by the quake....

Bola Tinubu has the difficult task of uniting the West African nation, as the results of the election highlight how sharply divided citizens are along religious and ethnic lines....

The couple was reportedly told they would have to give up their home in the UK on the royal family's Windsor estate....

French President Macron's new strategy for Africa includes decreasing military presence and improving economic ties. Ahead of his visit to four African countries, the response from hosting nations is mixed....

A new 9-month long cross-border investigation exposes the flaws of "green" forestry labels. Environmental auditors overlook harm by "sustainable"; companies, hindering climate efforts....

The Finnish parliament has voted overwhelmingly in favor of joining the NATO military alliance. The Nordic nation will need to wait for ratification from Turkey and Hungary but looks set to move ahead of neighbor Sweden....

With just five months until the Women's World Cup, France are in crisis. After three key players quit the squad, federation boss Noel Le Graet was also forced to resign, piling the pressure on head coach Corinne Diacre....

Pope Francis says cardinals and senior Catholic Church officials must pay full rent for their housing in the Vatican and Rome....

The German government announced a new plan to allocate more development funding to support women's rights, gender equality and increase female participation in foreign policy....

Surprises were the order of the day in Nigeria's latest election — both in conduct and outcome. DW's Abdullahi Tanko Bala believes Nigerians have reason to be hopeful as a new president prepares to take the helm....

A peace deal between the government and the Philippines' largest Muslim separatist movement has offered a glimmer of hope to youngsters still affected by cyclical violence of clan wars....

In its push to popularize production and consumption of millets, India is attempting a major change — not only within the country, but across the world. Will the push bring about a new era for the ancient grains?...

Consumer prices remained constant at 8.7% higher than at the same time the previous year. The cost of food continued to see the sharpest increase of any sector....

The war in Ukraine is proving expensive, even in Germany, where the government has to save money and decide what is more important: International security or social welfare?...

Germany has said it wouldn't be buying Russian crude oil this year as it weans itself off its erstwhile biggest energy supplier. But an oil deal with Kazakhstan means Moscow would continue to hold some sway over Berlin....

With major events during the past years, from the pandemic to the war in Ukraine, we sometimes just want to escape from it all. Learn German expressions using "running."...

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has come out victorious in the Nigeria's highly disputed presidential election. Who is this veteran political and why is he widely regarded as a kingmaker and "godfather"?...

The disappearance of Chinese banker Bao Fan has renewed concerns about Beijing's crackdown on entrepreneurs. Experts say the trend will cause investors to lose confidence in China....

Greek authorities have arrested a railroad station master after a passenger train collision that killed dozens. Local media described the incident as the country's deadliest train accident....

Finland's parliament polishes the country's NATO bid with a final stamp of approval, hoping for Hungary and Turkey to follow quickly. Would Finland going first leave Sweden insecure?...

Finland's parliament polishes the country's NATO bid with a final stamp of approval, hoping for Hungary and Turkey to follow quickly. Would Finland going first leave Sweden insecure?...

Finland's parliament polishes the country's NATO bid with a final stamp of approval, hoping for Hungary and Turkey to follow quickly. Would Finland going first leave Sweden insecure?...

The #deinfluencing trend on Tiktok has people telling you to stop using too much stuff. But is this just another way for influencers to get more attention — and money?...

For the first time, thousands of football fans in Turkey have called on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to resign. Now Fenerbahce have been told that its supporters may not travel to an away match on the weekend....

For the first time, thousands of football fans in Turkey have called on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to resign. Now Fenerbahce have been told that its supporters may not travel to an away match on the weekend....

For the first time, thousands of football fans in Turkey have called on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to resign. Now Fenerbahce have been told that its supporters may not travel to an away match on the weekend....

At the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou, or FESPACO, African cinema has freed itself from Western models, with women leading the way....

President Kais Saied's comments have incited attacks on sub-Saharan migrants amid a wider crackdown. But the African Union and others have called for apologies, giving migrants hope....

President Kais Saied's comments have incited attacks on sub-Saharan migrants amid a wider crackdown. But the African Union and others have called for apologies, giving migrants hope....

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the withdrawal of more French soldiers from Africa as he begins a five-day trip to the region....

Slovakia's acting Prime Minister Eduard Heger would like to send MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, but at the moment, the constitution and opposition seem to be standing in his way....

A French court has rejected a demand to suspend a controversial oil and gas project largely owned by energy giant TotalEnergies in East Africa. But a lesson could be drawn from the verdict....

The decision follows a similar move by Germany after a court in Tehran sentenced a German-Iranian citizen to death....

The decision follows a similar move by Germany after a court in Tehran sentenced a German-Iranian citizen to death....

The decision follows a similar move by Germany after a court in Tehran sentenced a German-Iranian citizen to death....

Bola Tinubu has won the most votes, setting him on the path toward the presidency of Africa's most populous democracy, according to final results....

At least 26 people have been killed in central Greece after two trains collided, with dozens more injured, according to the fire brigade....

Tens of thousands of Mexicans marched against the president's overhaul of the electoral commission, which the US State Department welcomed as a "great debate on electoral reforms."...

German government wants higher safety standards for smaller ships. The sea rescue organizations see this demand as a violation of the coalition agreement and as a hindrance to their mission....

President Lopez Obrador has confirmed that a new factory will be built in the city of Monterrey. The deal represents a major victory in the president's plan to make his country a manufacturing hub....

Manila says it is turning around its human rights image after a brutal drug war by the country's former president. That may be enough for the EU to renew a trade scheme and restart talks over a free trade agreement....

A Dresden doctor has been arrested on suspicion of providing certificates to exempt people from wearing masks or complying with COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements with no medical basis in exchange for money....

Public transport workers will strike in six German states on Friday, union representatives have said. Employees are seeking raises amongst soaring inflation and increasingly difficult working conditions....

An acute economic crisis, rising food insecurity and a lack of jobs are forcing many Pakistanis to embark on dangerous journeys to reach Europe....

Partial results from Nigeria's disputed election show the ruling APC party candidate leading. As vote counting continues, irregularities have marred the "peaceful" poll, leading to frustration among Nigerians....

Saskia von Bargen, a 19-year-old trans woman from Lower Saxony, is a Miss Germany finalist. The national beauty pageant is trying to change its image....

Antony Blinken met with foreign ministers from the five former Soviet republics of Central Asia, who, unlike Belarus, have not rallied behind Moscow over its war in Ukraine....

VW's chief of China operations said he "verified the facts" about accusations of forced labor of Muslim Uyghur workers in one of the company's car plants in Xinjiang....

Nick Bontis has resigned as president of Canada Soccer amid a bitter labor dispute that has plagued both the women's and men's national teams. Both teams had previously called for a change in leadership....