Norway: Ten years after the far-right Utoya massacre | Focus on Europe
In 2011, right-wing terrorist Anders Breivik murdered 69 people on the vacation island of Utoya. The images from the attack that day are still burned into Norway's collective consciousness. Subscribe:…
Deadly floods in Germany: What remains | Focus on Europe
Days of heavy rainfall in Germany have left western parts of the country devastated by floods. More than 150 people have lost their lives so far, and many are still…
Budapest holds Pride march against Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ law | DW News
Thousands of people are taking part in this year's Budapest Pride march. Organizers are calling it 'a celebration and a protest' for Hungary's LGBTQ community against a new law that…
India floods and mudslides kill more than 100, many missing or trapped | DW News
Heavy flooding is affecting parts of India. The death toll from days of monsoon rains and landslides has now topped one-hundred. With many people missing and feared trapped, rescue operations…
Children in Africa at risk from conflict, climate, COVID-19 | DW News
Niger is in the grips of Islamist violence in its south and western regions - and children are among those bearing the brunt of the insecurity. Hundreds of thousands of…
Fact check: Germany’s floods – what’s fake and what’s real | DW News
After Germany's devastating floods, the country was confronted with another storm: Fakes and disinformation about the flooding made the rounds and caused panic. DW's fact-checking team got to the bottom…
China floods: At least 33 dead and thousands displaced in Henan | DW News
A clean-up operation is underway in China's central Henan province after devastating floods. Days of heavy rain has left much of the region submerged. At least 33 people have been…
‘It was a pleasure’ says Chancellor Angela Merkel at her last federal press conference | DW News
German Chancellor Angela Merkel made her last ever appearance at the summer federal press conference, a tradition organized by a union of Berlin journalists. Many of the questions look back…
Gain-of-Function: Should supercharging viruses be banned? | DW News
Gain-of-function experiments aim to increase the transmissibility and virulence of existing viruses, making them deadlier for humans. The stated purpose is to better understand pathogens and to develop vaccines for…
Lambda variant pushes up death toll in Peru | COVID-19 Special
Alpha, beta, gamma, delta ... and now lambda. The WHO classes it as a "variant of interest." For Peruvians, it's much worse. The country has the highest death toll per…
Deadly flooding paralyzes Henan province in China | DW News
At least 33 people have been killed in the severe flooding in central China's province of Henan, and more than 100,000 people have been evacuated from their homes. With more…
COVID-19: Families struggle with high hospital costs in India | DW News
The pandemic in India has taken a huge toll on human lives. It also placed a massive burden on people's finances. During the second wave, many people could only find…
Germany, US strike Nord Stream 2 compromise deal | DW News
The US and Germany have struck a compromise over the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, according to a joint statement. The pact comes days after Chancellor Angela Merkel's last…
North Macedonia and the EU: More ‘trauma’ before membership? | Conflict Zone
There is "no alternative" to EU membership for North Macedonia, its prime minister tells DW’s Conflict Zone. But after 16 years of waiting and “too much trauma,” can Skopje overcome…
Dealing with depression during COVID-19 pandemic | COVID-19 Special
People suffering from depression are hit particularly hard by the fears and restrictions of the pandemic. For many of them, the last reliable structures have collapsed - their job, their…
Floods in Europe kill nearly 200 with over 1,000 still missing | DW News
Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel is visiting regions of Germany affected by severe flooding that has killed at least 156 people. The disaster area in Germany spans more than 100 kilometers…
German chancellor candidate Laschet laughs during somber flood speech | DW News
CDU chancellor candidate Armin Laschet is under fire. As President Steinmeier gave a speech about areas destroyed by the flooding in western Germany, Laschet was caught laughing in the background.…
Better than Crypto? Why central banks are racing to launch digital currencies | Business Beyond
The rise of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin caused central banks around the world to sit up and take notice. Concerned about what widespread adoption could mean for their ability to implement…
South Africa: More than 100 dead in worst unrest since apartheid | DW News
South Africa is facing its worst unrest since apartheid. What originally started as protests over the arrest and jailing of former President Jacob Zuma shifted to violence and anger over…
Afghan forces fight to retake Pakistan border crossing from Taliban | DW News
Afghan forces have clashed with Taliban fighters in an operation to retake a key border crossing with Pakistan. The unrest at Spin Boldak follows weeks of growing violence, as the…