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A quarter-century after the September 11, 2001, attacks, they are still the focus of numerous conspiracy theories. Why do people believe them?

Germany has announced punitive measures after publicly blaming Russia for an attempted airport drone attack. But a former diplomat, political and security analysts warn it will likely do little to deter the Kremlin.

Five years into the authoritarian rule of Tunisian President Kais Saied, Human Rights Watch and other activists warn that Tunisia’s once vibrant civil society is in danger of being completely stifled.

The global political architecture is shifting, partly as a result of the actions of US President Donald Trump. As nations search for a new world order, some may gain influence and power, while others have much to lose.

It was considered a major achievement when most countries in the world agreed to ban anti-personnel mines in the 1990s. But given the Russia-Ukraine war, the situation in Europe is changing.

Obesity rates climbed in the US for years, but now there are signs this could be changing. Use of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has increased rapidly — are they helping?

Abdul El-Sayed, who could become the first Muslim elected to the US Senate if he wins in November, has been targeted by false claims online following his victory in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary.

More than 70 people died after thousands of migrants tried to cross from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. The crossings have been linked to misleading claims about a recent Spanish Supreme Court ruling.

After Spain won the FIFA World Cup, the Spanish Football Federation posted a photo of the trophy celebrations, raising questions about whether Donald Trump had been edited out. We took a closer look.

Though Donald Trump mostly stayed clear of stadiums, the World Cup may influence the US midterm elections. DW looks at the political implications of “the most successful sporting event maybe in the history of the world.”