The Thai king's eldest daughter has died at the age of 47 after a prolonged illness, the royal palace said in a statement.
The verdict marks the latest legal blow for South Korea's impeached former leader Yoon Suk Yeol, who has already been sentenced to life in prison earlier this year.
Every other month, researchers find new uses for GLP-1 agonist drugs, like Mounjaro and Ozempic — now even as a treatment for substance abuse. It's classic drug repurposing, a technique that saved lives during COVID.
A video of a knife attack sparked racist riots across the Northern Irish capital Belfast on Monday, with violence has now spreading across the United Kingdom. Keir Starmer says there will be "no tolerance" for rioters.
Hours after promising to hit Iran "very hard," US President Trump has said he canceled the attacks, but added a naval blockade would remain in place. Follow DW for more.
Co-hosts Mexico and South Africa kick off the largest World Cup ever in Mexico City. The opening ceremony is underway in the renowned Estadio Azteca. It marks the start of 39 days of action across three countries.
Cairo faces criticism from its Gulf allies that support against Iran has been lacking. But Egypt's priority is to shield its fragile economy from the fallout of a widening conflict.
As the Trump administration undoes scores of environmental protections, some Christian leaders are inviting their congregations to do as the Bible asks and be good stewards of the land. But many others stay silent.
The European Central Bank has been moving to rein in inflation after a long pause on rate changes. The policy shift is aimed at tamping down prices while raising fresh concerns about growth.
India summoned a senior US diplomat after a strike on the tanker Settebello off Oman. Also in the news in India this Thursday, the 'Cockroach' party demonstrated in Pune demanding the education minister's removal.
Deporting thousands from India's West Bengal state fulfills a key Modi promise but strains ties with neighboring Bangladesh over verification and repatriation.
Global warming trends mean more frequent, intense heat waves. Cities around the world are working to mitigate extreme heat and adapt urban life to climate change.
Britain's defense minister has abruptly quit his post, saying the government's plans to bolster defense spending in the coming years are inadequate. This could prove a further source of pressure for PM Keir Starmer.
The German interior minister aims to further reduce the number of new asylum seekers. The reformed EU asylum law (CEAS) comes into effect Friday, but experts say it is unlikely to achieve all it sets out to do.
The Iran war and the country's change of leadership are reshaping Iran's power structure. Analysts say the Revolutionary Guard is emerging as the dominant force, weakening the system's clerical foundations.
The pope visited the port of Arguineguin, a flashpoint of a migration crisis in the Canary Islands. He argued European leaders cannot claim human dignity while allowing the Mediterranean to become an "unmarked grave."
Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar, has announced an agreement with Kyiv about rights for the Hungarian minority in western Ukraine. It paves the way for Budapest's former foe to start EU accession negotiations.
Congolese lawmakers this week passed a referendum bill that could lead to constitutional reform ahead of the 2028 elections. The opposition has warned of a "constitutional coup."
Two Uyghur men convicted of murder for planting a bomb at the popular Erawan Shrine in the heart of Bangkok said they will appeal the death sentence.
An attack near Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine has caused an outage in the area. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack has sparked a fire at a refinery in southern Russia. DW has more.