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DW.COMNews, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 LanguagesHaiti: Violence continues amid political instability
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People report incidents of shooting and looting, with bullet-ridden bodies found in an affluent neighborhood. Meanwhile, a UN agency warned of "famine and malnutrition."2024-03-19T04:13:00ZNewsen68610670Autocracies outnumber democracies worldwide
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For two decades, Germany's Bertelsmann Foundation has been monitoring 140 countries to determine whether they are moving toward democracy or authoritarianism. The latest study has sobering results.2024-03-19T04:11:00ZGermanyen68606588Bank of Japan announces first interest rate hike in 17 years
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It was Japan's first interest rate hike since 2007, marking an end to its famous and long-running negative interest rate policy.2024-03-19T04:09:00ZNewsen68610693Argentina: Footballers detained in sexual assault probe
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Four Argentinian first division footballers have been detained on allegations that they raped a woman in a hotel room earlier in March. At least one player denies the allegations.2024-03-19T02:13:00ZNewsen68610473Argentina: Riot police confront Milei austerity protests
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Police and demonstrators clashed in Buenos Aires on Monday as protests against social cuts by Javier Milei's libertarian Argentinian government escalated. The violence comes one hundred days into Milei's presidency.2024-03-19T01:37:00ZNewsen68610285Gambia lawmakers move forward on bill to reverse FGM ban
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Gambian lawmakers voted 42 in favor and four against to send the FGM ban reversal bill to a parliamentary committee. Activists warn that the bill will harm Gambia's human rights record and roll back years of progress.2024-03-18T20:32:00ZNewsen68607396Israel-Hamas war: Israel to send team to US for Rafah talks
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White House official Jake Sullivan said Washington considers that a major Israeli ground operation in Rafah "would be a mistake." He said the US would present an alternative plan to Israel. DW rounds up the latest.2024-03-18T20:15:00ZNewsen68598505Ukraine aid, Hamas sanctions top EU foreign ministers agenda
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Josep Borrell, the bloc's top diplomat, welcomed agreements on a new aid package for Ukraine, as well as sanctions on Hamas and violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank.2024-03-18T20:04:00ZNewsen68605638US rejects Cuba claim of fomenting protests
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Washington has said it was not involved in recent — rare — protests in Cuba. Havana summoned the top US ambassador on the island over the incident.2024-03-18T18:41:00ZNewsen68609603Putin's election victory hailed by allies, decried by West
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Vladimir Putin's "record" victory is hailed by allies such as China and Iran, while the West denounces the election as "illegal" and a "farce".2024-03-18T17:38:00ZNewsen68600433Nigeria: Gunmen abduct 87 villagers in Kaduna state
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Northern Nigeria has been hit by a renewed wave of mass kidnappings. The victims' families face having to pay hefty ransoms to get their loved ones back.2024-03-18T17:18:00ZNewsen68608729Argentina: President Javier Milei's first 100 days in office
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Argentina's President Javier Milei has been in office for about three months. Though inflation has dropped, poverty remains on the rise, and his track record so far divides opinions.2024-03-18T16:35:00ZBusinessen68606230Ukraine updates: Russia altering Crimean identity — Amnesty
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The rights watchdog accused Russia of working to "alter the ethnic makeup" of Crimea, which marks 10 years of Russian annexation on Monday. Meanwhile, Putin warned of direct conflict with NATO. DW has more.2024-03-18T16:25:00ZNewsen68599494Vladimir Putin's reelection: What's in store for Russia?
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Hardly anyone doubted President Vladimir Putin would be reelected. What course will he chart in the weeks and months ahead?2024-03-18T16:13:00ZNewsen68607578Polish farmers block crossings on German border again
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Protestors are disrupting traffic with Germany as they express anger at EU agricultural regulations. Although Brussels has taken steps to loosen its rules, European farmers have not let up with their demos.2024-03-18T16:12:00ZNewsen68606244Banksy: New mural showing tree leaves appears in London
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The artwork uses green paint sprayed across the side of a building to to imitate the leaves of a heavily pruned tree. Local MP Jeremy Corbyn hailed the mural, saying he saw an environmentalist message.2024-03-18T15:12:00ZNewsen68607159How distrust in Western vaccines was born during colonialism
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In the early days of colonialism, many unsafe vaccinations were tested on African subjects without their knowledge or consent. This unaddressed trauma may explain vaccine hesitancy to this day.2024-03-18T15:07:00ZWorlden67624236Togoland: Germany's first and smallest African colony
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Germany's 30-year rule in Togoland seemed relatively peaceful compared to other German colonies, and Togoland was promoted as "a model colony." But it was a self-serving myth for German colonial administrators.2024-03-18T15:07:00ZWorlden67624206Decoding China: Driving ahead towards EV dominance
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Consumer electronics companies like Huawei and Xiaomi, known for building smartphones, are now producing electronic vehicles that combine data and artificial intelligence.2024-03-18T14:39:00ZWorlden68606783Taliban say 8 killed in Pakistani strikes on Afghanistan
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The Taliban government says Pakistani airstrikes hit civilian homes, two days after insurgents killed seven Pakistani soldiers in a suicide bombing.2024-03-18T13:49:00ZNewsen68599426Is Croatia's new whistleblower law a danger for journalism?
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Despite protests, Croatian lawmakers have passed a controversial law against whistleblowers, making the work of journalists more difficult. Other changes from Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic also give cause for concern.2024-03-18T13:29:00ZWorlden68591932German marathon runner fights for mothers in sport
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For many female athletes, motherhood and professional sport are difficult to reconcile. Fabienne Königstein is a marathon runner who wants to be a role model and shine a greater light on the topic.2024-03-18T11:30:00ZSportsen68591769Germany: Organ donor registry goes online
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The move is meant to encourage people to easily register their willingness to donate organs after their death.2024-03-18T10:13:00ZNewsen68599136Bundesliga: Christian Streich to leave SC Freiburg
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After twelve years in charge, one of German football's most iconic figures has announced he will leave his position as Freiburg head coach at the end of the season.2024-03-18T09:42:00ZSportsen68600861Marco Polo: The travel writer who shocked medieval Europe
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Today, 700 years after his death, Marco Polo remains a household name. But who was the Italian traveler who chronicled his Silk Road journey to China's Mongol Empire — and why has his legacy been steeped in controversy?2024-03-18T09:09:00ZCultureen68540522Swiss police halt Martin Sellner's far-right rally
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Martin Sellner, a prominent European far-right figure, was prevented from speaking at an event in Switzerland and kicked out of the Aargau region where the event was held.2024-03-17T22:31:00ZNewsen68597738Putin claims victory in election with no serious competition
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is on course for a fifth term in office after three days of nationwide elections, an exit poll suggests. Victory was never in doubt as his major opponents are dead, in prison or exiled.2024-03-17T20:01:00ZNewsen68597661Spanish farmers protest in Madrid despite EU concessions
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The demo, organized by the Union of Unions, is in response to EU regulations on the environment which they see as cost-prohibitive. The EU said it would take steps to ease its rules, but the union said it is not enough.2024-03-17T18:09:00ZNewsen68596938UK dispute over deportations to Rwanda heats up
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The British House of Commons is once again about to negotiate the controversial Rwanda bill, which is intended to enable deportations to Africa regardless of asylum-seekers' origin.2024-03-17T17:35:00ZWorlden68592541Ukraine updates: Russia's Belgorod hit again amid election
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Russia says Ukraine shelled Belgorod, killing a teenager and a man in the city. It is the latest in a series of cross-border attacks as Russians cast their vote in presidential elections. DW has more.2024-03-17T15:48:00ZNewsen68594225The silent pandemic: Loneliness a threat to democracy?
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As loneliness becomes more common in Germany, its impact goes beyond individual well-being and affects democratic engagement. The study points to the need for community and political education to counteract this trend.2024-03-17T15:25:00ZGermanyen68513591Russia: Opposition calls on voters to protest against Putin
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The "Noon against Putin" protest was initially promoted by late opposition activist Alexei Navalny before his death. Protesters crowding polling stations at noon were joined by Navalny's widow Yulia, who is in Berlin.2024-03-17T14:56:00ZNewsen68594491Svenja Huth retires from Germany team before Olympics
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Wolfsburg veteran Svenja Huth has announced her retirement from international football just a few months before the Paris Olympics. Germany will have a new look after the Games but Huth will not be part of it.2024-03-17T14:07:00ZSportsen68596240Golf at new crossroads with LIV, PGA set to meet
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Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf has lured several top golfers away from the established PGA Tour. But with many breakaway golfers now unable to play top tournaments, players want changes and clarity.2024-03-17T13:06:00ZSportsen68595305EU to provide Egypt €7.4 billion funding package
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The EU Commission says the funding is aimed at economic stabilization and reducing dependency on Russian gas. The grant also addresses migration flows into Europe.2024-03-17T10:13:00ZNewsen68594823Germany battles growing crack and fentanyl crisis
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Germany is facing an alarming rise in crack cocaine and fentanyl abuse, with nearly 2,000 drug-related deaths reported in 2022. Experts are calling for comprehensive strategies to address the crisis.2024-03-17T08:44:00ZGermanyen68512680Crimea: 10 years on, fight to liberate peninsula continues
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When Russia illegally annexed Crimea in 2014, many locals protested vehemently and were forced to flee. But some joined the Ukrainian army to fight for the liberation of the peninsula.2024-03-16T17:32:00ZWorlden68582367Ukraine updates: Belgorod says new attack amid Russia vote
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The Russian border city of Belgorod reported two killed in Ukrainian attacks amid elections. Meanwhile, Ukrainians marked the second anniversary of a deadly Russian strike on the Mariupol theater. Follow DW for more.2024-03-16T16:20:00ZNewsen68591881Germany's far-right AfD, Elon Musk share complex relationship
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Elon Musk has expressed support for Germany's far-right AfD party. The affection is mutual — except in the small town of Grünheide, where the local AfD has come out against Tesla's factory extension plans.2024-03-16T15:07:00ZGermanyen68565717German schools must prepare students for war, German minister says
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Germany's education minister said students should be taught what to do in the case of wars, natural catastrophes or pandemics. She also said it was important they know how the army contributes to Germany's security.2024-03-16T10:20:00ZNewsen68590570No strikes as Deutsche Bahn, train drivers to resume talks
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Train passengers in Germany saw a glimmer of hope after weeks of travel disruptions. Deutsche Bahn and the GDL train drivers union said they will restart talks, putting at least a temporary stop to strikes.2024-03-16T09:39:00ZNewsen68590539Putin: Tracing the president's political metamorphosis
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Over his 24 years in power, Russian President Vladimir Putin has grown progressively anti-Western. How did this shift happen? Two prominent Russians provide answers.2024-03-16T05:34:00ZWorlden68565559Ukraine updates: Kyiv says Russian strike on Odesa kills 20
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said rescue efforts are ongoing after a "vile strike" on Odesa. Meanwhile, UN investigators have found evidence of war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine. DW has more.2024-03-15T21:04:00ZNewsen68529280Pension fund crisis looms in Germany as population ages
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With an aging population and a shrinking workforce, Germany's pension system is under strain. There are new plans to make the pension system sustainable, but critics say they won't work.2024-03-15T20:26:00ZGermanyen68566053Germany, France, Poland unite for Ukraine support strategy
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The Weimar Triangle, comprising Germany, France and Poland, seeks to align its policies on Ukraine, highlighting the importance of unity in European support strategies.2024-03-15T17:08:00ZGermanyen68536141Hungary: Orban calls for voter support to 'occupy Brussels'
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Prime Minister Viktor Orban has given a fiery speech on the anniversary of Hungary's 1848 revolution. He railed against EU policy, and said he'd need voters' support to "occupy" Brussels and change it from within.2024-03-15T16:01:00ZNewsen68553142Red Sea attacks cause global trade to splutter
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Container ships have been forced to make long detours for months due to the Houthi attacks on the Suez Canal route and low waters in the Panama Canal. When will consumers feel the pinch of rising freight prices?2024-03-15T14:35:00ZBusinessen68414769Phantom limb pain: Why does my amputated leg still hurt?
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Amputees often feel a phantom pain where the lost limb used to be. The brain is confused. But mirror therapy can help — perhaps better than painkillers.2024-03-15T13:28:00ZScienceen68526781What makes Germany's Taurus missile a game-changer for Ukraine?
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Ukraine is seeking Germany's Taurus missile to bolster its defenses against Russia. What can this long-range precision weapon do?2024-03-15T12:54:00ZGermanyen66505534McDonald's software glitch halts orders in several countries
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McDonald's customers in Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and the UK all reported issues ordering at the fast food chain's restaurants. In Japan, the company temporarily suspended operations at several branches.2024-03-15T10:48:00ZNewsen68541068Germany: Airport security staff strike at smaller hubs
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Airport strikes will again impact flights in Germany, with security staff at a series of smaller hubs not working. Hanover, Dortmund, Weeze, Dresden, Leipzig and Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden are impacted on Friday.2024-03-15T10:30:00ZNewsen68534523Russia votes: Why does Putin bother holding elections?
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Russians have begun voting in a three-day election that President Vladimir Putin is certain to win. Analysts say he's using the 2024 poll to give the illusion that democracy exists in Russia.2024-03-15T06:11:00ZWorlden68520579Will Germany's wave of strikes stifle economic growth?
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Labor unrest is sweeping across Europe's biggest economy, permeating sectors such as aviation, transportation and health care. How big a blow will this deal to Germany's already meager growth?2024-03-14T21:16:00ZBusinessen68522554Russian election criticized by EU, NATO ahead of polling day
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Vladimir Putin is widely expected to win against three Kremlin-approved candidates and no real opposition. Polling opened a day early in the occupied regions of Ukraine under close military supervision.2024-03-14T21:00:00ZNewsen68527122Germany has its first federal police commissioner
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The first ever independent federal police commissioner is to deal with complaints about police misconduct. The opposition sees his appointment as counter productive and an expression of mistrust.2024-03-14T18:23:00ZGermanyen68526025Erdogan's farewell? Turkey's leader hints at retirement
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As Recep Tayyip Erdogan once again signals his final election, Turkey is buzzing with questions about his political future and potential successors. Will he follow through this time?2024-03-14T16:23:00ZWorlden68516363Germany recruits Filipino nurses to combat labor shortage
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Germany is looking to the Philippines to fill its growing health care worker shortage, with plans to recruit more Filipino nurses. Will Germany follow the UK in bringing more Filipino nurses into its health care system?2024-03-14T15:43:00ZWorlden68525425COVID-19: Why we're looking for the pandemic's origin
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Discovering the origins of COVID will shape the next pandemic. Scientists think it either originated in nature or was caused by an accidental leak, but there's no consensus. Here's why.2024-03-14T15:33:00ZScienceen68513146No Taurus missiles for Ukraine, Germany decides
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Germany's Bundestag votes against the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, aligning with Chancellor Olaf Scholz's concerns about escalating war involvement.2024-03-14T15:29:00ZGermanyen68525183Aleksandar Pavlovic: Germany's gain, Serbia's loss?
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Bayern Munich's rising star, Aleksandar Pavlovic, has been called up to the German national team. The Munich-born midfielder says his decision is for Germany and not against Serbia as both prepare for EURO 2024.2024-03-14T13:48:00ZSportsen68511890Spanish lawmakers pass amnesty bill for Catalan separatists
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Spain's lower house of parliament has passed a bill that would grant amnesty to people involved in Catalonia's 2017 independence bid. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez relied on Catalan parties to form a government.2024-03-14T13:25:00ZNewsen68523212Saudi Arabia tempts tennis with its billions
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Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has set its sights on funding the top non-Grand Slam tennis tournaments — and has put an astronomically high sum on the table. Can the ATP and WTA resist the temptation?2024-03-14T12:12:00ZSportsen68520046German lawmakers reject Taurus missiles for Ukraine — again
https://www.dw.com/en/german-lawmakers-reject-taurus-missiles-for-ukraine-again/a-68518593?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The German parliament has voted against an opposition motion to allow long-range Taurus cruise missiles to be sent to Ukraine.2024-03-14T12:05:00ZNewsen68518593Ancient giant turtle named after Stephen King character
https://www.dw.com/en/ancient-giant-turtle-named-after-stephen-king-character/a-68519650?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
A team of researchers has identified a previously unknown extinct species of freshwater turtles far larger than any alive today. The team named the animal after a fictional turtle said to have created the universe.2024-03-14T12:01:00ZNewsen68519650Russia: Border checks get tighter for suspected dissidents
https://www.dw.com/en/russia-border-checks-get-tighter-for-suspected-dissidents/a-68514758?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
As Russia tightens its borders, individuals suspected of dissent, especially those commenting on the war in Ukraine, are subjected to rigorous checks and questioning.2024-03-14T10:55:00ZWorlden68514758Polio: All you need to know about the viral disease
https://www.dw.com/en/polio-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-viral-disease/a-63542779?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
At its worst, polio causes paralysis: 'Polio Paul' Alexander had to spend 70 years in an iron lung after surviving the disease as a child. Children are still at risk in Pakistan and Afghanistan, where polio is endemic.2024-03-14T10:42:00ZScienceen63542779EU to investigate Hungary's €10.2 billion fund release
https://www.dw.com/en/eu-to-investigate-hungary-s-€10-2-billion-fund-release/a-68516593?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Hungary's recent financial windfall of €10.2 billion faces legal challenges in the EU court, as lawmakers question the decision's adherence to rule of law principles.2024-03-14T09:27:00ZWorlden68516593Ex-Stasi officer faces charges in 1974 Berlin border killing
https://www.dw.com/en/ex-stasi-officer-faces-charges-in-1974-berlin-border-killing/a-68518276?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
An 80-year-old ex-employee of the former East German secret police has been charged with murdering Czeslaw Kukuczka, a Polish man who attempted to flee to West Berlin. He could face a life sentence if convicted.2024-03-14T09:12:00ZNewsen68518276Berlin techno on Germany's intangible cultural heritage list
https://www.dw.com/en/berlin-techno-on-germany-s-intangible-cultural-heritage-list/a-68515354?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Germany has just added six new entries to its list of intangible cultural heritage, including Berlin's techno scene. The intangible cultural heritage designation is meant to preserve cultural traditions.2024-03-13T21:06:00ZGermanyen68515354Why US lawmakers want to ban TikTok
https://www.dw.com/en/why-us-lawmakers-want-to-ban-tiktok/a-68509051?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The US House of Representatives has voted to force TikTok's Chinese owner to sell the popular video app or risk a nationwide ban. Spy chiefs warn that China is using TikTok to undermine US democracy.2024-03-13T14:42:00ZBusinessen68509051Berlin police probe fire at Ukrainian refugee center
https://www.dw.com/en/berlin-police-probe-fire-at-ukrainian-refugee-center/a-68512444?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
German police are investigating possible arson after a blaze broke out at a center housing refugees near Berlin. The cause of the fire was at first unclear.2024-03-13T12:49:00ZNewsen68512444Germany's DAX stock index tops 18,000 for first time
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-dax-stock-index-tops-18-000-for-first-time/a-68509842?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The DAX index of major German companies has been on a strong run in recent days despite struggles for the overall German economy.2024-03-13T11:33:00ZNewsen68509842Airbnb: Berlin court deals blow to holiday home platform
https://www.dw.com/en/airbnb-berlin-court-deals-blow-to-holiday-home-platform/a-68510966?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Thousands of Berlin holiday apartments may soon be put back on the rental market, thanks to a recent court ruling. And the EU has made it easier for cities to make space affordable.2024-03-13T11:31:00ZGermanyen68510966Nigeria joins global efforts to curb plastic waste
https://www.dw.com/en/nigeria-joins-global-efforts-to-curb-plastic-waste/a-68485091?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The number of countries around the world banning plastic bags is growing, but enforcement is still an issue, especially in regions like Africa.2024-03-13T11:31:00ZEnvironmenten68485091Germany's Scholz draws 'line in the sand' over Taurus missiles
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-scholz-draws-line-in-the-sand-over-taurus-missiles/a-68509648?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Chancellor Scholz told lawmakers in the Bundestag that it would be irresponsible to supply the long-distance weapon to Ukraine without German military oversight.2024-03-13T10:20:00ZNewsen68509648Why Germany's stock index DAX breaks record as recession looms
https://www.dw.com/en/why-germany-s-stock-index-dax-breaks-record-as-recession-looms/a-68404996?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Germany is headed toward a technical recession, but the DAX, its blue-chip stock index, is on a streak of record highs. So why are German stocks doing much better than sentiment on the ground?2024-03-13T09:48:00ZBusinessen68404996IEA: Fossil fuel sector methane emissions unacceptably high
https://www.dw.com/en/iea-fossil-fuel-sector-methane-emissions-unacceptably-high/a-68509584?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The IEA emphasized the immediate need to cut emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane. It has a significantly higher capacity to trap heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide.2024-03-13T09:47:00ZNewsen68509584Germany's military is aging and shrinking, says report
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-military-is-aging-and-shrinking-says-report/a-68504942?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Despite ongoing modernization efforts, an annual report on the state of the German military says the Bundeswehr has "too little of everything."2024-03-12T17:30:00ZNewsen68504942Germany: AfD appeals 'suspected' far-right extremist status
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-afd-appeals-suspected-far-right-extremist-status/a-68503781?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The right-wing party is appealing against its classification as a "suspected case of far-right extremism" by the domestic intelligence agency. The designation makes it easier to investigate or surveil AfD members.2024-03-12T16:49:00ZNewsen68503781Legacy of colonialism: How Germany is handling human remains in museum collections
https://www.dw.com/en/legacy-of-colonialism-how-germany-is-handling-human-remains-in-museum-collections/a-68493538?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Some 17,000 human remains are said to be in the collections of German museums and universities. It's often no longer clear how they ended up in Germany.2024-03-12T13:23:00ZCultureen68493538Vietnam likely to permit worker unions to appease EU critics
https://www.dw.com/en/vietnam-likely-to-permit-worker-unions-to-appease-eu-critics/a-68501174?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Labor reform was one of the main conditions Brussels attached when negotiating a free trade agreement with Vietnam.2024-03-12T11:11:00ZWorlden68501174Houthi attacks in Red Sea threaten internet infrastructure
https://www.dw.com/en/houthi-attacks-in-red-sea-threaten-internet-infrastructure/a-68470988?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The recent attack on the cargo ship Rubymar by the Iran-backed Houthis caused the crew to drop anchor, which damaged undersea internet cables, the US has said. Could the vital infrastructure now become a regular target?2024-03-12T09:25:00ZBusinessen68470988How can a circular economy benefit the environment?
https://www.dw.com/en/how-can-a-circular-economy-benefit-the-environment/a-68493477?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
We are consuming and throwing away more products than our planet can sustain. A circular economy could help protect the environment, but what does it actually involve?2024-03-12T09:06:00ZEnvironmenten68493477W Gold Cup: USA triumph but was it a success?
https://www.dw.com/en/w-gold-cup-usa-triumph-but-was-it-a-success/a-68492743?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Despite an early shock, the US Women's National Team recovered to win the inaugural women's Gold Cup. But was the tournament a success for a region that has been slower than most to grow the women's game?2024-03-12T07:32:00ZSportsen68492743Will Germany face a rare earths shortage?
https://www.dw.com/en/will-germany-face-a-rare-earths-shortage/a-68493555?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Europe's largest economy needs key raw materials to power the green transition. But many of the rare earths are in the hands of rivals, including China and Russia.2024-03-11T18:09:00ZBusinessen68493555Court of Arbitration for Sport: All you need to know
https://www.dw.com/en/court-of-arbitration-for-sport-all-you-need-to-know/a-68467456?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
When there are disputes in sport, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) often decides. But how does it work?2024-03-11T14:04:00ZSportsen68467456China's crackdown is damaging Hong Kong's economy
https://www.dw.com/en/china-s-crackdown-is-damaging-hong-kong-s-economy/a-68453085?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The Chinese city is set to widen a Beijing-imposed security law that could cause more multinationals to flee. Is Hong Kong's role as a gateway to China over?2024-03-11T13:45:00ZBusinessen68453085German star Sandra Hüller's outstanding career
https://www.dw.com/en/german-star-sandra-hüller-s-outstanding-career/a-67408315?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
All eyes have been on Sandra Hüller, who stars in two of the year's top-awarded movies: the Oscar winners "Anatomy of a Fall" and "The Zone of Interest."2024-03-11T10:56:00ZCultureen67408315Bitcoin breaks record: Will the crypto rally sustain?
https://www.dw.com/en/bitcoin-breaks-record-will-the-crypto-rally-sustain/a-68468392?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The value of bitcoin has soared to new heights. But a simultaneous rally in the price of gold is sending a mixed message about how stable financial markets will remain.2024-03-11T09:40:00ZBusinessen68468392Oscar for best documentary: '20 Days in Mariupol'
https://www.dw.com/en/oscar-for-best-documentary-20-days-in-mariupol/a-67098333?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
DW met Pulitzer Prize-winning war reporter Mstyslav Chernov, whose film on Russian atrocities has won Ukraine's first Academy Award.2024-03-11T08:22:00ZCultureen67098333Oscar for best international feature: When the Holocaust is just beyond the garden wall
https://www.dw.com/en/oscar-for-best-international-feature-when-the-holocaust-is-just-beyond-the-garden-wall/a-68456177?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Starring Sandra Hüller, the Oscar-winning "The Zone of Interest," about Auschwitz commander Rudolf Höss, takes the unspeakable to a whole new level.2024-03-11T07:27:00ZCultureen68456177Oscars 2024: Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' wins best picture
https://www.dw.com/en/oscars-2024-nolan-s-oppenheimer-wins-best-picture/a-68488264?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
At the 96th annual Academy Awards ceremony, Christopher Nolan's blockbuster biopic "Oppenheimer" was honored with seven awards, including best picture.2024-03-11T02:46:00ZNewsen68488264Germany: Protest against Tesla plans to expand 'Gigafactory'
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-protest-against-tesla-plans-to-expand-gigafactory/a-68487715?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The demonstrations just added to the automaker's headache over plans to expand its assembly plant near Berlin. It had already shut its plant for several days due to apparent sabotage.2024-03-10T17:13:00ZNewsen68487715Saudi oil giant Aramco's profits dip after record 2022
https://www.dw.com/en/saudi-oil-giant-aramco-s-profits-dip-after-record-2022/a-68486831?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The world's largest oil exporter reported 2023 profit equivalent to $121.25 billion in a stock market filing. It's a reduction of almost 25% compared to 2022, when Russia's invasion of Ukraine drove up oil prices.2024-03-10T16:44:00ZNewsen68486831F1: Verstappen wins Saudi GP, impressive Bearman debut
https://www.dw.com/en/f1-verstappen-wins-saudi-gp-impressive-bearman-debut/a-68481968?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Reigning champion Max Verstappen has won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on another difficult weekend for his Red Bull team. Rookie replacement Oliver Bearman finished seventh deputizing in Carlos Sainz's Ferrari.2024-03-09T20:40:00ZNewsen68481968Germany: Lufthansa faces fresh strike from different union
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-lufthansa-faces-fresh-strike-from-different-union/a-68481778?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Lufthansa staff are being urged to stop work for the second time in a matter of days. This time it's the UFO trade union calling on cabin crews to strike on Tuesday and Wednesday.2024-03-09T19:22:00ZNewsen68481778Which businesses will benefit from cannabis legalization?
https://www.dw.com/en/which-businesses-will-benefit-from-cannabis-legalization/a-68468064?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Grass, weed, cannabis: Smoking dope is set to become legal in Germany. It's unclear when the new law will come into force, but it's already apparent who will benefit financially — and who won't.2024-03-09T16:00:00ZGermanyen68468064Falling space debris: How high is the risk I'll get hit?
https://www.dw.com/en/falling-space-debris-how-high-is-the-risk-i-ll-get-hit/a-68473182?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
An International Space Station battery fell back to Earth and, luckily, splashed down harmlessly in the Atlantic. Should we have worried? Space debris reenters our atmosphere every week.2024-03-08T18:03:00ZScienceen68473182Empathy: How to learn to feel more for other people
https://www.dw.com/en/empathy-how-to-learn-to-feel-more-for-other-people/a-68465589?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
We learn to feel empathy from the people around us. The same people can teach us to lose empathy. And if we feel too much, it can harm our mental health.2024-03-08T14:38:00ZScienceen68465589Christian Wück named new Germany women's coach
https://www.dw.com/en/christian-wück-named-new-germany-women-s-coach/a-68475167?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Christian Wück will take charge of the German women's team after the 2024 Olympics. The former Germany youth international won the World Cup with the male under-17s in 2023.2024-03-08T14:02:00ZSportsen68475167Gender health imbalance still holding back women in sport
https://www.dw.com/en/gender-health-imbalance-still-holding-back-women-in-sport/a-68444596?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Women's sport has become far more visible in recent years. Despite that, health, education, understanding and investment into women's health in sports lags behind men's. On International Women's Day, DW finds out why.2024-03-08T05:51:00ZSportsen68444596F1 Academy in 2024: What you need to know
https://www.dw.com/en/f1-academy-in-2024-what-you-need-to-know/a-68462911?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The second season of the all-female competition sees F1 Academy link more closely with F1. But will this help a female driver return to the F1 grid for the first time in nearly 50 years?2024-03-07T15:38:00ZSportsen68462911Who were the pioneers of Germany's women's movement?
https://www.dw.com/en/who-were-the-pioneers-of-germany-s-women-s-movement/a-42846709?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Although Germany's women rights activists weren't as radical as their sisters in Britain, they started their struggle for equal rights very early, and they persevered.2024-03-07T15:08:00ZCultureen42846709How we evolved to survive hunger and malnutrition
https://www.dw.com/en/how-we-evolved-to-survive-hunger-and-malnutrition/a-68421174?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
More than 700 million people face hunger worldwide. In Gaza, the situation is extreme, especially among children. But our bodies are programmed to survive.2024-03-07T11:23:00ZScienceen68421174What is the Anthropocene?
https://www.dw.com/en/what-is-the-anthropocene/a-68257963?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Many scientists say profound human-driven change to our planet has ushered a new geological epoch: The Anthropocene. Others believe claims of a new age are premature.2024-03-07T09:45:00ZEnvironmenten68257963'Rust' armorer found guilty in Alec Baldwin shooting case
https://www.dw.com/en/rust-armorer-found-guilty-in-alec-baldwin-shooting-case/a-68458702?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed has been found guilty in Halyna Hutchins' fatal shooting and faces up to 18 months in prison. She was taken into custody ahead of her sentencing, which is not expected until next month.2024-03-06T23:29:00ZNewsen68458702Cuba seeks UN food aid as economic crisis deepens
https://www.dw.com/en/cuba-seeks-un-food-aid-as-economic-crisis-deepens/a-68443716?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Scarcity strikes Cuba with milk and bread being in short supply amid a deepening hard currency crisis. The government has now turned to the World Food Programme for assistance in an unprecedented move.2024-03-06T11:27:00ZBusinessen68443716Nigerian footballer Balogun speaks out on player abuse
https://www.dw.com/en/nigerian-footballer-balogun-speaks-out-on-player-abuse/a-68447599?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Social media is a root cause of unsafe workplaces for footballers, says top-tier player Leon Balogun. The Germany-born Nigerian defender is pushing for change online, on the pitch and in the stands.2024-03-06T08:04:00ZSportsen68447599Rethinking menopause: Time for a societal shift
https://www.dw.com/en/rethinking-menopause-time-for-a-societal-shift/a-68445847?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Menopause has been stigmatized and over-medicalized for decades, but a series of studies from the Lancet says we need a new approach to how society views menopause and supports people as they age.2024-03-05T19:39:00ZScienceen68445847Explainer: German Gigafactory is key to Tesla's EV expansion plan in Europe
https://www.dw.com/en/explainer-german-gigafactory-is-key-to-tesla-s-ev-expansion-plan-in-europe/a-68447105?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Tesla's factory in Germany has played a pivotal role in the electric car maker's expansion strategy. Yet it faces challenges that reflect the complex interplay between industrial progress and environmental concerns.2024-03-05T18:35:00ZBusinessen68447105Euro 2024: 100 days to go
https://www.dw.com/en/euro-2024-100-days-to-go/a-68443325?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
In 100 days, the Euros get underway in Germany. Can national football team coach Julian Nagelsmann deliver a second summer fairytale for Germany?2024-03-05T13:32:00ZSportsen68443325Tour du Rwanda: Probe underway into sexual abuse claims
https://www.dw.com/en/tour-du-rwanda-probe-underway-into-sexual-abuse-claims/a-68439708?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Rwanda's Investigations Bureau says anyone implicated in sexual misconduct will be prosecuted. The country has been fighting endemic sexual abuse against women for years.2024-03-05T12:10:00ZWorlden68439708US-China: How Biden took Trump's policy and raised the stakes
https://www.dw.com/en/us-china-how-biden-took-trump-s-policy-and-raised-the-stakes/a-68403233?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Donald Trump won praise and flak for trying to hold back China's advance. Rather than roll back his policies, the Biden administration has piled on more pressure.2024-03-05T11:22:00ZBusinessen68403233EU-Mercosur: Will the trade negotiation saga ever end?
https://www.dw.com/en/eu-mercosur-will-the-trade-negotiation-saga-ever-end/a-68432918?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The two blocs have been in talks for years over how to liberalize their trade. But with Brussels pushing for stronger assurances on climate change and deforestation, a deal seems elusive.2024-03-05T11:10:00ZBusinessen68432918Biodiversity: Can extinctions be stopped?
https://www.dw.com/en/biodiversity-can-extinctions-be-stopped/a-68065066?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Humans actions are pushing countless plant and animal species to the verge of extinction. Can this be reversed? DW looks at what works and what doesn't.2024-03-05T09:02:00ZEnvironmenten68065066Sam Kerr pleads not guilty to 'racially aggravated offence'
https://www.dw.com/en/sam-kerr-pleads-not-guilty-to-racially-aggravated-offence/a-68439771?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Australia and Chelsea star Sam Kerr, one of the best known players in women's football, is said to have been involved in a dispute with a police officer in January.2024-03-05T00:43:00ZNewsen68439771Vietnam tightens grip on social media influencers
https://www.dw.com/en/vietnam-tightens-grip-on-social-media-influencers/a-68434196?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Vietnam authorities arrested a popular YouTuber last week. But why is the Vietnamese government cracking down on independent voices?2024-03-04T14:31:00ZWorlden68434196Chess: FIDE raises alarm on visas for Toronto Candidates
https://www.dw.com/en/chess-fide-raises-alarm-on-visas-for-toronto-candidates/a-68433867?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Several players have yet to receive a Canadian visa just weeks ahead of the elite tournament. Chess' governing body says it is "totally focused" on ensuring the tournament can go ahead.2024-03-04T14:20:00ZNewsen68433867German train drivers to strike again as talks falter
https://www.dw.com/en/german-train-drivers-to-strike-again-as-talks-falter/a-68432134?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The strike in Germany will hit freight trains on Wednesday evening and passenger trains on Thursday morning. Negotiations over wages and working hours have broken down in recent days.2024-03-04T10:22:00ZNewsen68432134Germany: Lufthansa braces for new ground crew strike
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-lufthansa-braces-for-new-ground-crew-strike/a-68431415?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Trade union Verdi has called for a Lufthansa ground staff to go on strike in Germany on Thursday and Friday. It's the latest in a series of such actions affecting planes and trains.2024-03-04T08:37:00ZNewsen68431415Crew-8 launch to ISS delayed again by bad weather
https://www.dw.com/en/crew-8-launch-to-iss-delayed-again-by-bad-weather/a-68426703?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The departure of a new four-member crew to the International Space Station has been postponed by for a second time. High winds halted the latest launch attempt, for a trip initially scheduled for February 22.2024-03-03T07:21:00ZNewsen68426703Dressage riders fear for sports future at Olympic Games
https://www.dw.com/en/dressage-riders-fear-for-sports-future-at-olympic-games/a-68425690?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Top athletes fear consequences for the sport of dressage after cases of serious animal cruelty were uncovered among well-known riders in Denmark and the United States.2024-03-02T19:07:00ZSportsen68425690Why Bundesliga fan protests could drag on despite collapse of investor deal
https://www.dw.com/en/why-bundesliga-fan-protests-could-drag-on-despite-collapse-of-investor-deal/a-68383455?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Tennis balls had been flying onto Bundesliga pitches for weeks, in a protest that looked to be over. But then Frankfurt ultras started a separate action against Wolfsburg. Fans are now split about future demonstrations.2024-03-02T13:50:00ZSportsen68383455Style icon Iris Apfel dies at 102
https://www.dw.com/en/style-icon-iris-apfel-dies-at-102/a-68424116?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
An inspiration to fashion fans and designers of all ages, Iris Apfel lived to be 102 and was a rule-breaker right up until the end.2024-03-02T09:06:00ZCultureen68424116Germany: Tesla plant protesters to spend week in forest
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-tesla-plant-protesters-to-spend-week-in-forest/a-68422841?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Treehouses and a piano concert in the woods: Activists protesting against a Tesla factory expansion near Berlin said they intend to stay in a forest for a week. The police keep a low profile.2024-03-01T19:12:00ZNewsen68422841New species of green anaconda identified in Amazon
https://www.dw.com/en/new-species-of-green-anaconda-identified-in-amazon/a-68417173?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Researchers have shown that two genetically very different types of green anaconda exist in the Amazon. The two species appear virtually identical, meaning their genetic divergence had not been noticed.2024-03-01T12:52:00ZNewsen68417173What are sponge cities and how do they work?
https://www.dw.com/en/what-are-sponge-cities-and-how-do-they-work/a-68407366?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Copenhagen is just one city among many around the world taking a novel approach to prevent repeated flooding. It is becoming a sponge.2024-03-01T12:14:00ZClimateen68407366CO2 emissions reached record high in 2023 — IEA
https://www.dw.com/en/co2-emissions-reached-record-high-in-2023-iea/a-68413363?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Clean energy tech has helped limit the rise but the IEA warns steep cuts in CO2 emissions to limit a global rise in temperatures. There are, however, some positive signs, especially in advanced economies.2024-03-01T08:41:00ZNewsen68413363Horror in the arts: An undying tradition
https://www.dw.com/en/horror-in-the-arts-an-undying-tradition/a-66844810?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
From films to fashion to music: An exhibition titled "Death and the Devil" looks at how horror has found its way into different art forms.2024-03-01T08:02:00ZCultureen66844810Global malnourishment: 1 in 8 people are obese
https://www.dw.com/en/global-malnourishment-1-in-8-people-are-obese/a-68407538?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
New data from The Lancet shows fewer people are starving across the globe. But it also shows an explosive growth of another type of malnourishment: obesity.2024-02-29T23:30:00ZScienceen68407538Germany make Olympics, but 'stagnating'
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-make-olympics-but-stagnating/a-68402034?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
A win over old rivals the Netherlands saw Germany secure a spot at Paris 2024. But with an interim national team coach, a league that is falling behind, and youth development issues, there are dark clouds looming.2024-02-29T19:02:00ZSportsen68402034What are zombie fires and how dangerous are they?
https://www.dw.com/en/what-are-zombie-fires-and-how-dangerous-are-they/a-68397575?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Though it's the middle of winter in Canada, there are more than 150 active wildfires. Many are so-called zombie fires that have been burning since 2023. What do they mean for the coming summer?2024-02-29T10:57:00ZEnvironmenten68397575Can ship cruises actually be net zero by 2050?
https://www.dw.com/en/can-ship-cruises-actually-be-net-zero-by-2050/a-68380588?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
A lack of alternative fuels and desire to save money has kept cruise companies from significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Critics believe they could do more.2024-02-29T09:03:00ZCultureen68380588How unhealthy are processed foods?
https://www.dw.com/en/how-unhealthy-are-processed-foods/a-68276757?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Processing food is a method of production. It doesn't always mean the food is unhealthy, but it is more likely to be high in calories and low in nutrition.2024-02-29T08:40:00ZHealthen68276757How leap years are viewed across the globe
https://www.dw.com/en/how-leap-years-are-viewed-across-the-globe/a-67965582?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
From curses to proposals: In many countries, February 29 is riddled with bad luck. But in some places, it is seen as an opportunity for women in love.2024-02-29T07:23:00ZCultureen67965582Libido mismatch? You're not alone
https://www.dw.com/en/libido-mismatch-you-re-not-alone/a-68387052?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
It's common for couples to have different sex drives. Here's how you can fix it.2024-02-28T08:40:00ZScienceen68387052Do natural pesticides actually work?
https://www.dw.com/en/do-natural-pesticides-actually-work/a-68367700?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Farmers who long relied on toxic chemical pesticides to resist pests are turning to a new wave of natural biopesticides. But do they work?2024-02-27T10:56:00ZEnvironmenten68367700Top 10 most dangerous viruses in the world
https://www.dw.com/en/top-10-most-dangerous-viruses-in-the-world/a-17846283?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Although COVID-19 is very contagious, its fatality rate is relatively low in comparison with these ten viruses. From the Marburg to Dengue, these viruses are not mere names but potent adversaries causing fear worldwide.2024-02-26T16:00:00ZScienceen17846283Israel criticism at Berlinale sparks controversy
https://www.dw.com/en/israel-criticism-at-berlinale-sparks-controversy/a-68374724?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
During the Berlin film festival's awards ceremony, many filmmakers denounced Israel over the bombing of Gaza. The remarks have now prompted accusations of antisemitism from German politicians.2024-02-26T14:43:00ZCultureen68374724ADHD: Was the condition a boon for our ancestors?
https://www.dw.com/en/adhd-was-the-condition-a-boon-for-our-ancestors/a-68375849?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
ADHD is commonly called a disorder. But new science suggests it may have helped our ancestors find food and survive.2024-02-26T13:49:00ZScienceen68375849Protests and pressure: Why are French farmers so powerful?
https://www.dw.com/en/protests-and-pressure-why-are-french-farmers-so-powerful/a-68371471?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Farmers in France, as in many other countries, wield a lot of political power — for historical and contemporary reasons. Their influence carries certain risks.2024-02-26T11:50:00ZBusinessen68371471SAG 2024: 'Oppenheimer' sweeps top awards
https://www.dw.com/en/sag-2024-oppenheimer-sweeps-top-awards/a-68364168?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The SAG awards, considered an indicator of coming Oscar wins, saw Oppenheimer continue its victory run this award season. The celebratory night came after the union's long strike last year.2024-02-25T04:56:00ZNewsen68364168Berlinale: 'Dahomey,' a film on looted colonial-era art, wins Golden Bear
https://www.dw.com/en/berlinale-dahomey-a-film-on-looted-colonial-era-art-wins-golden-bear/a-68362900?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Mati Diop's documentary on the restitution of 26 colonial works to Benin won the top award at the Berlin International Film Festival. Other surprising picks were among the winners of the Silver Bears.2024-02-24T20:04:00ZCultureen68362900From Hildegard to Delaunay: 7 women painters you should know
https://www.dw.com/en/from-hildegard-to-delaunay-7-women-painters-you-should-know/a-68327290?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Discover the hidden masterpieces of female artists spanning centuries, from Hildegard of Bingen's mystical illustrations to Sonia Delaunay's vibrant abstracts.2024-02-24T16:23:00ZCultureen68327290HELLP in pregnancy: Take your symptoms seriously!
https://www.dw.com/en/hellp-in-pregnancy-take-your-symptoms-seriously/a-68341893?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Following our article on preeclampsia, DW's Clare Roth takes a closer look at HELLP syndrome, a severe form of the pregnancy complication.2024-02-23T15:47:00ZScienceen68341893Aphasia, dementia: What was Wendy Williams diagnosed with?
https://www.dw.com/en/aphasia-dementia-what-was-wendy-williams-diagnosed-with/a-61318166?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Former US TV host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with aphasia and dementia. The American celebrity has struggled with health issues for years.2024-02-23T12:45:00ZScienceen61318166Is it safe to smoke cannabis while driving?
https://www.dw.com/en/is-it-safe-to-smoke-cannabis-while-driving/a-68351600?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Cannabis looks set to become legal in Germany. There will be a THC limit for its use in road traffic, as with alcohol. But setting a limit is difficult.2024-02-23T12:36:00ZScienceen68351600Paper book or e-reader: Which is better for the planet?
https://www.dw.com/en/paper-book-or-e-reader-which-is-better-for-the-planet/a-68314697?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Readers beware: Digital books save forests but also create toxic e-waste. Paper, meanwhile, is a renewable resource, though billions of hard copy books produce a high carbon footprint.2024-02-23T10:09:00ZEnvironmenten68314697Scientists unveil 240-million-year-old dragon-like reptile
https://www.dw.com/en/scientists-unveil-240-million-year-old-dragon-like-reptile/a-68347513?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The fossils of the reptile called Dinocephalosaurus orientalis were originally identified in 2003. The discovery of more complete specimens since then has allowed scientists to fully describe the creature.2024-02-23T03:37:00ZNewsen68347513Ukraine: How the war is poisoning the environment
https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-how-the-war-is-poisoning-the-environment/a-64907471?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Russia's war on Ukraine isn't only taking a toll on people's lives, it's also been devastating for the environment. And the long-term effects are hard to judge.2024-02-22T13:13:00ZScienceen64907471UK leaves pro-fossil fuel Energy Charter Treaty
https://www.dw.com/en/uk-leaves-pro-fossil-fuel-energy-charter-treaty/a-65323709?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The Energy Charter Treaty has made EU countries the target of billion-dollar lawsuits from fossil fuel companies. Now, the UK is the latest in a growing wave of defections.2024-02-22T10:41:00ZEnvironmenten65323709When kids have more than one mother tongue
https://www.dw.com/en/when-kids-have-more-than-one-mother-tongue/a-64612839?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
More and more children are growing up learning a second or third language at home. There's no perfect strategy — you can even mix languages.2024-02-21T10:39:00ZScienceen64612839Berlinale: Martin Scorsese reflects on a storied career, his influence on other filmmakers and TikTok
https://www.dw.com/en/berlinale-martin-scorsese-reflects-on-a-storied-career-his-influence-on-other-filmmakers-and-tiktok/a-68254073?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The US filmmaker has been honored with a lifetime achievement award at the Berlinale. Along with his masterpieces, Martin Scorsese is also known for sparking uproar.2024-02-20T17:17:00ZCultureen68254073Why are Europe's farmers struggling with mental health?
https://www.dw.com/en/why-are-europe-s-farmers-struggling-with-mental-health/a-68276487?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
As farmers across Europe continue to protest, research suggests many of the same pressures driving them to the streets are also impacting their health and wellbeing.2024-02-20T10:15:00ZClimateen68276487Israeli-Hamas war sparks tensions at the Berlinale
https://www.dw.com/en/israeli-hamas-war-sparks-tensions-at-the-berlinale/a-68302376?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The Berlin International Film Festival is no stranger to politics. The Middle East conflict was bound to cause debates and protests this year.2024-02-20T08:51:00ZCultureen68302376Stonehenge: Campaigners lose court challenge to tunnel plans
https://www.dw.com/en/stonehenge-campaigners-lose-court-challenge-to-tunnel-plans/a-68302773?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
The UK High Court has rejected a challenge to government plans to construct a tunnel underneath the UNESCO World Heritage Site Stonehenge. Just a few years ago the same court had upheld the complaint.2024-02-19T23:35:00ZNewsen68302773