From Hollywood to social media, weight-loss injections have become a global phenomenon and a booming pharmaceutical business. But as people who aren’t diabetic, obese or medically overweight increasingly turn to...
Is Germany’s weak economy boosting the right-wing AfD? | DW News
State elections will be held in East Germany on September 6. The economic situation there is also tense. Could this help the AfD party secure its first state premier in Germany? For more news go to: Follow DW on social...
Ghana bars export of unrefined gold • FRANCE 24 English
Ghana has announced a ban on the exporting of unrefined gold from the country. Africa’s leading gold producer wants to move beyond the role of a supplier of raw minerals and enable the country to capture greater...
Alleged underworld kingpin testifies at S. African commission • FRANCE 24 English
An alleged underworld kingpin wrapped up his testimony at a high profile South African corruption enquiry on Wednesday. Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala returned to the witness stand before the Madlanga Commission looking into...
Italy to fine careless pedestrians crossing road while looking at phones • FRANCE 24 English
In Italy, the government has drafted an update to its traffic code to fine pedestrians caught staring at their screens while crossing the road. The measure, set to be approved by mid-October, comes after several court...
Families anxious for news of missing in Nepal | DW News
Rescue teams in the border area between Nepal and Tibet searched for survivors on Thursday, a day after a glacial collapse sent mud and rock barreling through villages and communities. The death toll has risen to at...