European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wanted to give Canada a special status within the EU. But Germany and other member states have raised objections ahead of a summit in Montreal.
Flavio Bolsonaro declared himself the rightful leader of his country despite losing the presidential election runoff on Sunday. He and his family have fled to the US.
Two high-speed trains carrying hundreds of passengers collided south of Madrid. Spain's transport minister said one of the trains was told to continue its journey despite a "red signal" being in effect. Follow DW.
US voters are electing a new Congress. The results will be decisive for the future of the United States, and a judgment on Donald Trump's second term as president.
Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz have written to Ursula von der Leyen, calling for tougher EU mechanisms against unfair trade practices by other states. They name no names but seem to have China or the US in mind.
The euro has fallen to a 17-month low against the dollar. That will make inflation worse in the EU, where political worries and concern over French debt are already troubling investors. Is a fiscal crisis at hand?
The award-winning documentary "NAZA" continues to spark controversy in Israel. The Israeli military has now published a multi-page statement calling the film's portrayal "distorted."
Franz Reindl has been elected president of ice hockey's world governing body. The former forward was a member of West Germany's Olympic bronze medal-winning team.
Prominent climate leaders have called on governments, businesses, institutions and the public to make a push for solar power before the decade is out, repowering the world with cheap, clean energy. Is that possible?
Since being bought by the UAE in 2008, Manchester City has become one of the world's most successful football clubs. A raft of serious financial charges threatens to undermine this and bring chaos to the Premier League.
Asset managers are alleged to have artificially inflated the value of their funds. Turkish authorities have made multiple arrests, and a leading AKP lawmaker has resigned.
It may have taken a little longer than he would have liked, but Jürgen Klopp has finally won a game as Germany coach. Despite a number of debutants, it was a familiar face who stood out in the victory over Serbia.
Weakened US fuel-efficiency rules and promises of cheaper cars could yet see drivers pay higher running costs while increasing planet-heating emissions.
The Youth Olympics are to be hosted in Africa for the first time ever. The edition in Senegal is also a chance to prove the continent can host a full Olympics in the future.
Oktoberfest is famous the world over for beer, brass band music and Bavarian traditions. But staff are also reporting incidents of racism and sexism, and are taking a stand against discrimination.
Donald Trump thinks the name artificial intelligence sounds "fake" and has ordered US agencies to use "Super Intelligence" instead. Yet, tech firms and researchers have little reason to play along.
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel's participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing.
The current El Nino could cause 451,000 excess heat deaths. Researchers warn it offers a glimpse of temperatures that may become normal within 20 years.