Kuwait, which hosts US forces, says its defence systems intercepted missiles and drones amid sirens across the country.

Washington and Tehran are attacking each other despite a ceasefire that came into effect on April 8.

Voting will not take place in northern Tigray region and some parts of the Amhara region amid insecurity.

Fewer migrants are making their way to Germany, with net migration dropping to nearly half what is was. Meanwhile, a court in Düsseldorf has sentenced a man to life in prison over an Islamist attack. DW has the latest.

France has intercepted a sanctioned tanker in the Atlantic Ocean as it steps up efforts to target Russia’s “shadow fleet.” Naval officials said the ship was sailing under a false flag.