Three people have died off the French coast during an attempt to cross the English Channel. A boat ran into trouble this morning after leaving a public beach in Sangatte close to Calais. Around 50 are reported to have...
Education secretary defends ending tax exemption on private schools
The education secretary has insisted that adding VAT to private school fees – which comes into effect next week – will not force huge numbers of pupils into the state sector. And writing in today’s...
Welcoming the new year with a punch | DW News
In the Peruvian Andes grievances are settled through fistfights and kicks before the new year start. For more news go to: For more news, analysis and background information on the German election 2025 go to our...
Aviation expert ‘shocked’ by South Korea plane crash
An aviation expert has told Sky News a poorly designed airport was the reason why a passenger jet crashed into a wall, killing 179 people. David Learmount said many passengers would have survived the crash landing if a...
Aliyev accuses Russia of trying to hide cause of plane crash | DW News
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has accused Russia of mistakenly firing at an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet before it crashed. He also accused "some circles" in Russia of trying to cover up the...
More ex-offenders getting jobs – but many still battle stigma
Nearly a third of people leaving prison are being employed within six months of leaving custody, government statistics show. As of this year, 31.1% of offenders were getting jobs, compared to 26% the year before...
Worst airline disaster in South Korean history | DW News
179 passengers and crew aboard the Jeju Air flight were killed when the Boeing 737-800 skidded off the runway at Muan International Airport and burst into flames. Two crew members rescued from the tail section were the...