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Germany, Saudi Arabia to expand energy cooperation

Skip next section German union calls for nationwide transport strikes on Monday February 1, 2026 German union calls for nationwide transport strikes on Monday German commuters are set to face heavy disruptions on Monday, as a leading Cerdi trade union has called for strikes across most of the country's public transportation network. The strikes will

Germany: Taliban Consulates Threaten Afghan Refugees

The Taliban are sending more officials to staff its consulates in Germany, leaving many Afghans who fled the Taliban regime with a dilemma when trying to get passports and other documents. This is according to a statement released by the Association of Afghan Organizations in Germany (VAFO) in January. "Without valid passports, they cannot secure

UK PM: Prince Andrew Should Testify in US

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday said former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should testify in the United States Congress, a day after new revelations about the disgraced ex-royal's links to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein created a stir. The US Department of Justice dumped over 3 million documents from the Epstein files on Friday, which included

The hidden money behind deep-sea mining

More than 20 financial institutions worldwide have publicly vowed not to finance deep-sea mining — an activity scientists say could cause irreversible harm to ocean ecosystems. However, a DW investigation has found that some have invested at least $684 million (€581 million) in companies linked to the industry. Hundreds of millions of dollars are flowing into companies

Belarus: Snow and cold used to torture political prisoners

As a rule, prison wardens across Belarus task political prisoners with clearing snow — down to the asphalt — during winter. They are forced to carry sack after sack of snow off site, usually with no opportunity to wash or warm themselves when they are finished.  One person who knows the drill well is Leanid

An undying trend: How vampires hold a mirror to society

In the run-up to the Oscars on March 15, all eyes are on Ryan Coogler's "Sinners," nominated for a record-breaking 16 Academy Awards.  The horror film, set in the early 1930s southern United States, follows twin brothers who return to their hometown, hoping to start over by opening a place for the African American community

Italy church restoration probed after Meloni angel lookalike

A recently renovated church in the Italian capital, Rome, has stirred controversy as many noticed that one of the restored angels bore a striking resemblance to the country's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Italy's press has posed the question of whether Meloni, of the radical right-wing Brothers of Italy Party, inspired the restorer, Bruno Valentinetti, who

Denmark: Thousands take part in veteran anti-Trump protest

Thousands of protesters joined a silent march to the US embassy in Copenhagen organized by Denmark's Veterans' Association to decry recent controversial comments by US President Donald Trump. In a TV interview last week, the US president downplayed the role of non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan, saying they "stayed a little back, a little off

Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show

Penny, a doberman pinscher, competes in the Best in Show judging of the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in New York. Yuki Iwamura/AP hide caption toggle caption Yuki Iwamura/AP NEW YORK — The dog was Penny. The win was priceless. A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday

Ukraine, Moldova hit by massive power cuts

Ukraine and its neighbor Moldova both experienced power outages on Saturday amid problems on Ukraine's grid, officials said. The grid emergency caused a halt to Kyiv's water supply and metro operations, while most districts in Moldova's capital, Chisinau, were without electricity, they said. Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmygal said that the Ukrainian grid had experienced a
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