Author name: Deutsche Welle

More than 2 million students appeared for the high-stake NEET medical entrance exam after the question paper leak fiasco amid high security. Follow DW for more.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he will step down after days of mounting pressure and speculation over his future. His announcement comes as a potential leadership challenge looms within his party.

Germany is in the grip of an intense heatwave, with experts predicting extreme temperatures in some regions. Chancellor Friedrich Merz insists he can handle the heat and is not bothered by personal insults. DW has more.

According to mediators from Qatar and Pakistan, the talks between United States and Iranian officials in Switzerland have ended with both sides agreeing on a roadmap. Technical talks will continue. Follow DW for more.

Right-wing presidential candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, won 49.66% of the Colombians’ votes, according to preliminary results. Outgoing President Gustavo Petro said “neither candidate can be declared president.”

Prime Minister Andrej Babis’ government has been accused of seeking to take control over Czech public media. The plan would leave broadcasters with a 15% funding cut and no guarantees of continued future funding.

Authorities accross Europe have warned of temperatures exceeding 39 and 40 degrees Celsius as a ‘heat dome’ sets in. Germany also faces the threat of extreme thunderstorms.