The EU wants to lift a decades-old ban on spraying pesticides from the air, allowing drones to be used for greater precision. But experts warn the plan could lead to even more pesticides being used in agriculture.
Turkey has announced the creation of two protected zones in a disputed area of the Aegean Sea, sparking an angry reaction from Greece. Does this mark a new chapter in a long-running dispute between the two countries?
A Russian-born businessman heads the investment fund financing the so-called "Trump Route," a planned corridor through Armenia linking Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan. Who is Konstantin Sokolov, and what role does he play?
She's young and she says what she thinks: Caroline Wahl is topping Germany's bestseller lists with her novels. But she has also faced a public backlash.
As Serbia heads toward an uncertain election, President Aleksandar Vucic is balancing ties with Russia and EU ambitions. But growing geopolitical tensions and pressure at home are narrowing his room to maneuver.
The Bronze Age collapse may have started with a water crisis. The droughts of today raise the unsettling question of whether it could happen again.
The prestigious German cultural award recognizes the artistic work and commitment to cultural dialogue of Arvo Pärt, Anita Raja and Prodromos Tsinikoris.
The Bundeswehr has been a fixture at Gamescom, Cologne's video game trade fair, for years. But critics say military recruitment does not belong at an entertainment convention.
One of the world's greatest Bronze Age gold collections has been swiped, almost in its entirety, from Villena Museum. A highly professional group of thieves were in and out in four minutes flat before the museum opened.
When flash floods sweep through the Himalayas, there is often little time to react. Scientists are working to understand the risks and improve early warning systems.
Germany's men's ice hockey team has appointed a new head coach following a string of dissappointing tournaments. He's two decades younger than the man he's replacing but he has no previous experience as a head coach.
The top leagues of German football remain a largely male environment. A new study reveals that only seven clubs have women in upper management levels.
Although her current world ranking wouldn't allow it, Venus Williams is set to play singles in the US Open – thanks to a wild card. Who gets these coveted spots—and how?
As some of the world's biggest lakes vanish in real time, others are proving that recovery is still within reach.
Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms are accused of deliberately fostering addictive behavior among young users. Yet regulators continue to struggle to rein in their engagement-driven business models.
From key dates to rising football stars and changes, DW has the latest on the new Bundesliga season.
From works of "self-obliteration" to polka dotted nudes, the pioneering artist developed a unique body of work likely to be relevant for years to come.
Some political messaging denies the role of human-caused climate change in this summer's extreme heat. The science tells a different story.