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Is 'nation-hopping' ruining German youth football?
Many young German footballers are choosing other countries over Germany. DFB Director Andreas Rettig is aiming to change this and is calling for a compensation fee.
Mozart the idol: Searching for beauty in times of crisis
Mozart's music evokes lightness and beauty. In times of war and destruction, people often invoke the ideals of the classical era. But is this just an escape from reality? The Moza…
How China keeps North Korea's economy alive
Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea for the first time since 2019. Pyongyang relies on China for 95% of its legitimate trade; hacking, arms deals and remittances also help it stay …
Young German talents impress in World Cup tune-up vs Finland
Deniz Undav and Lennart Karl delivered strong performances in Germany's last game at home before the start of 2026 FIFA World Cup.
German town prints its own cash to cut CO2 emissions
It started as a school project to promote local businesses in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the "Chiemgauer" currency helps to cut emissions.
Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show
Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.
DNA had one rule. Bacteria didn't get the memo
Every cell in every organism on Earth copies DNA the same way. Except one bacterial protein — quietly doing something scientists had never seen before.
Germany news: Most expect AfD state premier after elections
Most people in Germany expect a premier from the far-right AfD to lead at least one state after elections in the autumn, a survey has found. The Brenner Pass linking Austria and I…
Space race: Why Portugal is reaching for the stars
A spaceport is being built on a small Portuguese island in the Atlantic. Is Portugal on the verge of becoming a space nation?
Swing Youth: In Nazi Germany, jazz was an act of defiance
The Nazis denounced jazz music as "degenerate art," despite its widespread popularity in Germany. As the Nazis clamped down on expression, groups of jazz-loving teenagers formed t…
Goodbye, Norma Jeane: How Marilyn Monroe changed Hollywood
Long seen primarily as a sex symbol, Marilyn Monroe is now viewed as an early advocate for women in Hollywood. On the 100th anniversary of her birth, DW looks at the star who bala…
PSG's team of talents retain Champions League title
Paris Saint-Germain were unable to score from open play against a resilient Arsenal but won their second successive title on penalties. Luis Enrique has built a team to be proud o…
Film funding bill to support blockbusters made in Germany
The German government wants to attract more filmmakers and make the country a "global player" in on-screen entertainment. A new bill would require media companies to make mandator…
International aid cuts complicate Congo's Ebola epidemic
The scaling back of development aid has contributed to the inability to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. German organizations are calling for a majo…
How Toone is navigating grief through football
England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary.
What makes a vanity project? A history of building for power
As Donald Trump proposes costly redesigns for Washington, DC, the question arises: When do grand projects serve the public — and when do they serve the leader?
Kai Havertz: Arsenal and Germany's man for the big moment
Germany forward Kai Havertz is set to play in his second Champions League final. The Arsenal man is a match winner.
Pigeons' livers may enable magnetic navigation when the sun doesn't shine, study finds
A research team in Germany has published new data on how pigeons use magnetic fields as a navigation method when visibility is limited. A key part of the long-sought answer could …
The Superbug spill: When medicine goes rogue
Pharmaceuticals have been found in waterways almost everywhere in the world, fueling antibiotic-resistant superbugs that no longer respond to treatment. Is there a way out?
Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?
Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.
Learning from Ukraine war, Hezbollah is now using fibre-optic drones to hit Israel
Fibre-optic drones are now Hezbollah's primary weapon against Israel's soldiers and civilians.
Suez, Panama canals charge for transit — why can't Hormuz?
Iran has been widely condemned for demanding up to $2 million for vessels to ship through the Strait of Hormuz. DW explores the reasons why Egypt can charge for the Suez Canal and…
New Ebola cases in Congo: What you need to know
The virus spreads from direct person-to-person contact. But here's what makes it especially lethal: it persists in corpses, and funeral practices often take place precisely when b…
Iran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy security
Strategic petroleum reserves are declining rapidly as countries release emergency crude supplies to cushion the economic impact of the Middle East conflict.
FIFA World Cup: New York and New Jersey prosecutors probe 'sky-high' ticket prices
US prosecutors have subpoenaed FIFA over expensive World Cup tickets, saying the event is "not an invitation to exploit our residents and visitors."
Europe's energy problem isn't green power — it's storage
Solar and wind produce lots of energy — but not always at the right time. More battery storage could help Europe to stabilize prices and replace polluting fossil fuel energy, but …
Germany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs up
The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and causing energy prices to rise in Germany. Could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps?
'Like a prisoner being released' - Relief for Iranians as internet shutdown ends
The government imposed the blackout after the start of the war with the US and Israel in February, cutting most Iranians off from the outside world.
License to play: The new James Bond video game
James Bond is back, and he's as charismatic and daring as ever. The video game "007 First Light" tells the origin story of the British secret agent — and the stakes are high.
Ferrari unveils its first all-electric car, the 4-door Luce
The Italian supercar giant has released images of what will be both its first ever pure EV, and its first car that can seat five people. The Luce eyes a younger clientele and the …