1+ hour, 20+ min ago  (364+ words) The United States has launched fresh strikes on Iranian missile and coastal defense sites after reinstating a naval blockade. Iran responded by warning it could disrupt more regional energy exports. DW has more. Follow DW's coverage of the war between…...

5+ hour, 37+ min ago  (439+ words) The lower house of France's parliament adopted bill for assisted dying. But the the government bypassed the right-wing dominated Senate and the law will instead go to the highest constitutional court for final approval. France's parliament on Wednesday approved a…...

3+ hour, 54+ min ago  (418+ words) The Trump administration has replaced panels at a Philadelphia memorial about people enslaved by George Washington. Critics argue the new exhibit presents a sanitized view of US history. The Trump administration has implemented its plans to replace panels at Philadelphia's…...

6+ hour, 23+ min ago  (1706+ words) Iran has once again reiterated that it "must always be ready for battle" and stand its ground after the latest wave of US strikes. Meanwhile, Washington says Israel and Lebanon have held fresh talks. Follow DW. Iran stresses it 'never…...

6+ hour, 43+ min ago  (174+ words) dw.com Spain and Britain end Gibraltar border checks A landmark agreement has opened the border between Spain and Gibraltar, ending decades of strict controls and lengthy queues at the crossing. Around 15,000 commuters travel into the British Overseas Territory each…...

7+ hour, 16+ min ago  (567+ words) Germany's chancellor has insisted that his coalition has "regained its footing" — despite dismal poll numbers. Friedrich Merz also cautioned against voting for the far-right AFD party. The annual summer press conference with the German chancellor is one of the last…...

6+ hour, 41+ min ago  (253+ words) Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has resigned, prompting a Cabinet reshuffle led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. What comes next? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had announced on social media on Sunday that he had offered Svyrydenko a new position. Media report…...

7+ hour, 8+ min ago  (153+ words) dw.com France set to legalize assisted suicide in certain cases France is moving closer to legalizing assisted dying, potentially becoming one of only a few EU countries to allow euthanasia and assisted suicide for certain terminally ill patients. The…...

7+ hour, 43+ min ago  (486+ words) Chancellor Friedrich Merz insists that his coalition has "regained its footing" — despite dismal poll numbers. The chancellor also cautioned against voting for a party that is in part right-wing extremist. The annual summer press conference with the chancellor is one…...

15+ hour, 2+ min ago  (653+ words) In retaliation for Khamenei's death, the Tehran daily listed 13 world leaders, including Merz, as targets. German politicians voiced concern. Tehran's ultraconservative Hamshahri newspaper published images of 13 international politicians "wanted" for the death of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, along with…...