Yemen: Houthis tighten control of strategic Red Sea towns
Reports indicate Houthi militants have taken over the port city of Mokha along with Perim Island, which occupies a strategic position on a vital transport waterway in the Red Sea.
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The 'end of an era' as Goethe-Institut in Russia closes
The Goethe-Institut was one of the last German institutions still operating in Russia. However, following Moscow’s decision to close its offices, all employees will have to stop working by September 13.
Yemen: Houthis take control of strategic Red Sea towns
The Houthi takeover of Mokha and Perim Island comes amid intensified fighting that has sparked fears of a return to civil war. The Red Sea has served as a key alternative to the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran war.
Germany's connection to the 9/11 attacks
The 9/11 plot, including the twin tower attacks, was partly planned by the so-called Hamburg cell. A look at how Germany's national security was reshaped.
Germany: Far right lead in upcoming state election polls
Polling suggests the far-right AfD is carrying its momentum into another upcoming state election. Meanwhile, former Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged people not to take democracy for granted. DW has more.
Hong Kong Tiananmen activists sentenced up to 7 years
Three pro-democracy activists who organized annual commemorations of China's deadly 1989 Tiananmen crackdown were charged under Hong Kong's Beijing-backed national security law.
Switzerland: Five killed in tourist bus crash
A tourist coach crashed near the alpine village of Susch in Switzerland's eastern canton of Graubünden. Dutch media reported that the bus was carrying tourists from the Netherlands.
Philippines ferry fire: Search continues for dozens missing
Firefighters searching for survivors combed through the smoking remains of a ferry off the coast of Coron island in the Philippines. Five people died and over 40 have been rescued
India news: Putin, Modi to hold talks ahead of BRICS Summit
Modi will also meet Xi Jinping as India seeks to balance ties with China and Russia. The wars in Ukraine and Iran could test the group's unity at the summit. Follow DW for more.
Magyar vs. Moscow: Hungary's new tough stance toward Russia
Hungarian PM Peter Magyar has abruptly ended the era of his predecessor's warm relations with Russia: Budapest has expelled 10 Russian diplomats from the country. Moscow is considering halting gas supplies in response.
New California social media laws target addictive features
Several new laws are aimed at "psychologically exploitative" social media functions for children. Governor Gavin Newsom said the laws target the technology behind addictive use rather than age alone.
Germany's connection to the September 11 attacks
The 9/11 plot, including the twin tower attacks, was partly planned by the so-called Hamburg cell. A look at how Germany's national security was reshaped.
Why are European banks moving their gold out of the US?
The Netherlands and France have moved their gold out of US vaults. Part of the reason is fear over US reliability, but equally important is the need to have their gold closer to home in the event of a crisis.
Spanish lawmakers back citizenship for Sahrawis
Spanish lawmakers approved a bill that could give citizenship to tens of thousands of Sahrawis and their descendants, amid tense ties with Morocco. The legislation must now pass the senate.
Spanish lawmakers back citizenship for Saharawis
Spanish lawmakers approved a bill that could give citizenship to tens of thousands of Sahrawis and their descendants, amid tense ties with Morocco. The legislation must now pass the senate.
Fact check: Election fraud claims spread in Saxony-Anhalt
False and misleading claims are raising questions about the integrity of the election in Saxony-Anhalt. DW Fact Check takes a closer look.
Germany set to feel the impact of Saxony-Anhalt's AfD win
The state election could have major consequences for Germany's government. Pollsters cite dissatisfaction with Merz as one reason for the CDU's poor showing.
Saxony-Anhalt election: Why the AfD is so strong
The AfD has emerged as the strongest party in Germany's eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt by a wide margin. What is driving support for the far right in this predominantly rural eastern German state?