Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai honored by DW
Before being imprisoned for 20 years, Jimmy Lai founded Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy newspaper. His son said the award shows …
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Is Vucic's party losing its grip?
Serbia's ruling SNS once again secured victories in local elections — but sometimes just by a few hundred votes. Narrowing …
Why is Amsterdam banning ads for meat?
Cities from Amsterdam to Sydney are banning fossil fuel and meat advertisements, drawing from tactics once used to curb smoking. …
Nepal: Interior minister elected on anti-corruption platform steps down amid financial investigation
Nepal's new government elected on an anti-corruption platform after youth protests toppled its predecessor has now lost two ministers in …
Here's what happens when cities kick out cars
A citizen-led campaign in Berlin is collecting signatures to create a car‑free center in the German capital. Other European cities …
Nigeria moves to broaden security alliances amid ongoing insurgency threats
Nigeria is expanding security partnerships as extremist threats rise, strengthening cooperation with France, receiving continued US military support, and renewing …
Tiger Woods released on bail after Florida car crash
The golf star was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence after emerging unhurt from a car …
Trump says reviewing new Tehran proposal with doubt
US President Donald Trump has said he "can't imagine" the proposal is acceptable. Tehran said the "ball is in the …
Mojtaba Khamenei says there will be 'change' in Strait of Hormuz 'management'
Iran's supreme leader issued a statement implying that Tehran wanted to keep its nuclear program and perhaps impose tolls in …
The German refugees who found shelter in Yugoslavia
After the Nazis seized power in 1933, many Germans escaped by fleeing abroad. Some ended up in what was then …
Zelenskyy visits Saudi Arabia, Putin weighs G20 attendance
Russian President Putin "may or not may not" attend the G20 in Miami in December, says the Kremlin. Meanwhile, after …
Uzbekistan's new star shows Asia's continued rise
Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan has earned the right to challenge India's Dommaraju Gukesh for the world title. Both men are …
Ex-Lafarge CEO jailed for funding Syrian jihadists
The world's largest cement maker paid off terrorist groups in Syria in order to keep manufacturing there, judges in Paris …
Austria is set to follow other countries in curbing young people's access
Austria is set to follow other countries in curbing young people's access to social media. The three-party governing coalition plans …
Bayern Munich exit Champions League in semifinal to PSG
Holders Paris Saint-Germain are one game away from retaining the Champions League after knocking out German champions Bayern Munich. Bayern …
Israel hits Iranian heavy water nuclear reactor
A research reactor in Iran's Khondab was hit by airstrikes, an Iranian official said, stressing there was no radiation leak. …
The gay scandal that shook the German Empire
Germany's last emperor, a gilded porcelain vase and a general who had a heart attack in a pink tutu: The …
Trump optimistic for deal as Tehran yet to respond
Iran is reviewing the latest US proposal and will pass its response to Pakistan after "finalizing its views." Trump claimed …
Controversial death penalty bill set to pass in Israel
The controversial legislation to expand the death penalty was introduced by Israel's far-right government. Israel's Knesset is expected to vote …
Israeli strikes damage Iran's cultural heritage sites
UNESCO World Heritage Sites are at risk, with several monuments, including palaces and a historic mosque, already damaged by US …