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Fresh Jerusalem clashes leave more than 90 injured

Tensions have been mounting over the possible eviction of Palestinians from the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Shaikh Jarrah. The US, Russia, EU and UN have expressed their "deep concern" about the latest clashes. Go to article

In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, a Long March 5B rocket carrying a module for a Chinese space station lifts off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Wenchang in southern China's Hainan Province

Chinese rocket fragments fall into Indian Ocean

The fragments are from a Chinese space module launched at the end of last month. There had been speculation about where the debris would land, but experts predicted the chances of death or injuries were tiny.

EU leaders take on social inequality

Heads of the bloc's 27 member states hope to reduce social and economic inequalities that have widened during the coronavirus pandemic.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

EU calls for 'concrete' US vaccine waiver plan

Most in the bloc appear exasperated with US President Joe Biden's proposal, saying it won't help.

Ursula von der Leyen at the Pfizer factory in Belgium

EU seals new Pfizer COVID vaccine deal

The EU has cemented its support for the German-US vaccine technology by placing a massive order.

Kabul blast kills at least 50, scores injured

Armed soldiers stand guard in Afghanistan

Afghan security officials have not said what caused the blast near a school in the western section of the capital. Reports are conflicting as to what occurred and no group has yet claimed responsibility.

Fußball Bundesliga | FC Bayern München vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach | Anzeige 9. Titel Deutscher Meister

Bayern face rebuilding job — despite title

A ninth consecutive Bundesliga title, Julian Nagelsmann on board for next season and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge on UEFA's executive committee. It's not been a bad month for Bayern Munich, but the club are entering a new era.

CORONAVIRUS

A long line at the COVID vaccination center

Cologne aims to vaccinate urban hot spots

Cologne aims to vaccinate everyone in districts where infection rates are highest. But does the project have a future?

COVID spreading fast in southern India

Volunteers prepare to cremate the body of a person who died due to COVID, at a crematorium in Bengaluru

For the first time, India has recorded over 4,000 coronavirus-related deaths in a day. Three southern states have declared fresh lockdowns due to a surge in cases. Follow DW for the latest.

Nepal reeling from deadly second COVID wave

Nepali workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) work to extend the crematorium as the number of people who died from COVID surges

Hospitals in the Himalayan nation are overflowing with coronavirus patients and there aren't enough beds, essential medicines and health equipment.

NEWS REPORTS

Seven hikers killed in avalanches in French Alps

Rescuers were able to save one person who was among the hikers. Authorities have warned that the risk of avalanches in the French Alps remains particularly high over the coming days.

SNP wins 4th term just short of overall majority

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (SNP)

The nationalist SNP will fall short of a majority but a strong showing by the Greens may set the stage for a second independence referendum. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has long vowed to block any such attempt.

Myanmar junta designates shadow government as 'terrorists'

The junta has accused a group of ousted lawmakers of carrying out killings. Meanwhile, over 8,000 teachers have been suspended for refusing to work under the military government.

Greens oust Tübingen mayor over racist remarks

Members of the environmentalist Greens party have overwhelmingly voted to remove Boris Palmer from their ranks. The mayor had used a racial slur against soccer player Dennis Aogo.

Merkel: 'Keep alive memory' of WWII victims

Polish Jews being led away by Germany SS soldiers

Chancellor Angela Merkel has said Germany will have an "everlasting responsibility" to remember those killed during World War II. Saturday marks the 76th anniversary of the end of the conflict in Europe.

A CLOSER LOOK

Pakistani Islamists of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) throw stones against police who use teargas against anti-France Islamist protesters during a protest in Lahore, on April 12, 2021

Pakistan's blasphemy law and economic pitfalls

Pakistan's business community has expressed concern over a possible revocation of the EU's preferential trade status.

Tensions rise between Morocco and Germany

Fishermen in Essaouira - small blue boats in the fishing port

Rabat appears to have three main issues with Germany, but the most pressing appears to be control of the Western Sahara. Berlin is hoping for a quick resumption of bilateral relations, in the interests of both countries.