Zambia's press freedom faces a crucial 2026 test
Zambia's media freedom advocates say the country's democratic progress will be tested by how freely journalists can report during the campaign period.
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North Korea Drops Reunification, Calls South a Hostile State
North Korea's amended constitution has removed any reference to reunification with South Korea and to a shared Korean national identity, formally framing Seoul as a "hostile state."
Spain Returns €55 Million to Shakira
The National Audience court in Madrid has ordered Spain's main tax authority to return €55 million ($64 million) to pop star Shakira, saying the amount was improperly attained during a dispute over her 2011 taxes. Court documents reveal that the decision was reached in mid-April, but first became known to the media on Monday.
Experts: Germany at risk of missing 2030 climate targets
Skip next section Nonpaying long-time hotel guest faces fraud charges May 18, 2026 Nonpaying long-time hotel guest faces fraud charges A 55-year-old man is facing charges of fraud after he spent more than a year in a Berlin hotel without paying.
Reviving Germany's Crisis-Hit Chemical Sector
Germany's chemical sector stands as a core pillar of the nation's economy, ranking third after automotive and mechanical engineering. It generates hundreds of billions in annual revenue and directly employs about half a million people.
Atlas Rates Germany as 'Limited' in Civic Openness
"The great majority of people in the world cannot raise their hand and speak freely," said Dagmar Pruin, president of Brot für die Welt (Bread of the World), at the presentation of the organization's annual report on the state of civil society and democracy on Monday.
Tiny Elversberg's Historic Rise to the Bundesliga
Where is Elversberg? Elversberg is a small town north-east of Saarbrücken in the small state of Saarland, south-west Germany. As part of Spiesen-Elversberg, the town has a population of around 13,000 but Elversberg alone has just 7,000 people living in it. There is no train station and just three bakeries. What is Elversberg's back story?
MV Hondius Returns to Rotterdam After Hantavirus Outbreak
MV Hondius, the cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly hantavirus outbreak, ended its voyage on Monday, with Rotterdam in The Netherlands being its final destination. The vessel docked in the Dutch port shortly after 10 a.m. local time (0800 UTC).