Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that holding elections during wartime would pose a threat to the country, following a controversial call by his former defense minister to pave the way for an election...
Undercover in Romania’s abusive dog shelters | DW Reporter
Injured and dead dogs, and millions in public funds: In Romania, animal welfare activists are investigating suspicions of a lucrative business. There are at least half a million stray dogs in Romania, mostly in villages...
Greek Ithaca island hopes for big tourism boost thanks to Odyssey movie • FRANCE 24 English
Greece’s most famous islands have spent this year fighting to keep tourists out… with Santorini and Mykonos now capping cruise arrivals and charging steep entry fees just to manage the crowds. But on one...
How will European politicians react to a summer of extreme heat? • FRANCE 24 English
Europe this summer has had to face record breaking temperatures, which caused droughts, deaths, and caused devastating wildfires. While the latest heat dome has dissipated, the damage remains – the continent continues...
Chinese robot smashes Usain Bolt’s 100m world record | DW News
A humanoid robot beat the men’s 100m world record during the opening ceremony of the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. Clocking in at 9.39 seconds, the robot was .19 seconds faster than world record holder...
European wildfires reveal buried bombs from WW1 and WW2 | DW News
Wildfires are exposing more than scorched forests across Europe. In former World War II battle zones, firefighters are encountering bombs, mines, and other munitions that have been buried underground for decades. Some...
Can Polanski’s Greens stay relevant despite the ‘Burnham bounce’?
Zack Polanski has been a thorn in the side of Labour, drawing in voters by capitalising on an unpopular leader and policies that alienated its base. But what now for the Green Party and its leader now Andy Burnham is in...