Deutsche Welle

For decades, Europe grew rich in a world built on open markets. Today, that world is disappearing.

As the world races to adapt to sea level rise, in Germany, nature itself is part of the solution. A visit to its islands, the vital coastal defenders protecting the mainland from the very threats they face themselves.

Ripped. Jacked. Swole. And... limp? When does wanting bigger muscles turn toxic? And how's that linked to unhappiness in the bedroom?

Will the US still warn Ukraine of Russian attacks? Why is Ukraine's Hungarian minority so influential? Life in prison for phone theft? Is Serbia's Vucic on the way out? Where can Ukrainian abuse survivors turn in Poland?

Ten years into Cameroon's Anglophone crisis, ordinary people continue to bear the cost of the conflict. Lucy Riley speaks to Nkongho and DW's Moki Edwin Kindzeka about what it will take to bring lasting peace.

Kenya is rushing to contain Ebola after a man who travelled from the DRC through Uganda tested positive and later died. Lucy Riley speaks to Dr Dennis Miskella and DW's Felix Maringa about Kenya's preparedness.

From the Warsaw Security Forum, Nina Haase and Alexandra von Nahmen speak with Robert Habeck on Russia, the Arctic’s strategic role and democratic resilience.

Europe is considering sending rejected asylum seekers to Rwanda and possibly Uganda. Adwoa Domena speaks with Alex Vines and Alex Ngarambe about what Rwanda could gain and the implications for African migrants.

Cape Town plans a $6m highway barrier to curb crime and save lives. Critics say the money should fund housing and sanitation. Adwoa Domena speaks with activist Nkosikhona Swaartbooi and DW’s Dianne Hawker-Kalubi.

For decades, crude oil has been the world's most closely watched commodity. But in today's fragmented global economy, the real bottleneck may be diesel.

In the space of just one week in September, Nigerians challenged two Guinness World Records. What's driving the quest for global titles?

Dave McGann had never experienced a serious asthma attack. Then a storm rolled in and he couldn't breathe - neither could thousands of others. What turned the air deadly that night?

Ever feel disgusted by other groups of people? That makes it more likely you're conservative. Unless you're 'interoceptive.'

Why students are protesting across France and scientists are sounding the alarm over EU pesticide rules. Plus, Spain’s wildfire damage and efforts to restore affected areas, and a UK special on Burnham’s bid for Britain.

A new World Bank report puts the spotlight on the myriad of challenges that businesses operating in Kenya face — heavy taxation, bribery and regulatory hurdles. What reforms are needed to unlock meaningful change?

As Germany's former spy chief is accused of selling state secrets, Berlin Briefing looks at the allegations, the fallout for the BND intelligence agency & the wider impact of Germany's biggest espionage scandal in years.

Ghana's multilingual first lady faced an intense backlash on social media over her spoken English recently. Is the ability to master a former colonial language evidence of intelligence or fitness for public life?

Four years after a civil war in Tigray, fighting is back. This time, former enemies are joining forces against Abiy Ahmed. Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with Patricia Rodrigues from Control Risks and DW's Negash Mohammed.

Aliko Dangote is reshaping Africa's energy map. Do the investments of the continent's richest businessman amount to progress for Africa or monopoly power?

China's AI ambitions are no longer just about catching up to Silicon Valley. From chips and data centers to energy, talent and global markets, Beijing is building an ecosystem designed to challenge US tech.

Friedrich Merz says support for Ukraine is a matter of national interest. This week's Berlin Briefing asks whether a far-right AfD surge and Russia's return to the negotiating table spell trouble.

As a teen, Lobsang Yangtso left her home in Tibet. It took two decades to return, and what she found shocked her. China's clean energy revolution is bringing major gains, but also difficult trade-offs.

Spain's octogenarian housing hero, Trump's shadow over Bosnian politics and a word with Norwegian Death. Then: all things Euro-Canadian, an unusual Czech voter-push and Rome's viral graffiti remover.

South Sudan is due to hold elections in December, but critics say political decisions favoring the ruling party are raising questions on whether the opposition can compete on a level playing field.

Tylenol is not causally connected to pregnancies and autistic children, according to a meta-meta study. Also, if you lost your wallet in a 'diverse' neighborhood, is it more (or less) likely to come back?