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A woman peeks at a looted and burned down business after violent demonstrations which broke out over COVID-19 protocols, in Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe: France 'ready to discuss' autonomy for the island

In the wake of violent protests on the island of Guadeloupe, France has brought up the prospect of autonomy for the overseas territory.  

A black and white photo of Stephen Sondheim speaking

Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim dies, aged 91

Widely recognized as having revolutionized American musical theater, Sondheim was best known for "West Side Story" and "Sweeney Todd." Frank Sinatra and Judy Collins sang versions of his hit song, "Send in the Clowns."  

A man casts his vote at the polling station during the regional and local elections in Caracas, Venezuela, on November 21, 2021.

EU election observers flag irregularities in Venezuela election

Venezuela's regional and local elections saw the "arbitrary disqualification" of opposition candidates and "disproportionate" weight of the state, the EU electoral mission said.  

Antony Blinken steps off a plane

Sudan: Antony Blinken urges progress before US aid resumes

Washington has reacted with cautious optimism in the wake of the reinstatement of Abdalla Hamdok as prime minister, less than a month after the military seized power.  

Social Skate, 6 children wearing helmets stand on skateboards

Brazil's skateboarders who choose self-confidence over crime

A Brazilian skateboarder teaches socially disadvantaged children on the outskirts of Sao Paulo to skate — free of charge. In addition to skateboarding, the kids learn to build self-confidence and discipline.  

Police investigate at the scene of a crash involving multiple people and injuries at a holiday parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin

US: Car rams into Wisconsin Christmas parade

The attack in the Milwaukee suburb of Waukesha caused at least five deaths and left more than 40 injured. A person of interest was arrested, but police offered no details on identity or a possible motive.  

Gang members stand guard and hold guns six months after a massacre in the La Saline slum of Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Haiti: 2 North American hostages set free after gang attack

Haitian officials had said the gang had asked for $1 million each for the group of 17, which included five children. The gang had threatened to kill the North Americans.  

Fans support Britney Spears at a protest in LA, a flag with the Free Britney-Slogan is visible behind a cardboard figuere of Britney Spears.

Britney Spears fans celebrate legal win

Britney Spears has achieved a partial victory in court: After 13 years, her father was removed as conservator with immediate effect. The celebrations among her fans were nothing short of enthusiastic.  

Mexico migrants trailer

Mexico: 600 migrants rescued from 2 trailers, authorities say

The migrants were "crammed" into the trailers of two trucks, according to the local head of the Human Rights Commission. Most were from the neighboring state of Guatemala.  

FARC members on patrol

Colombia: 5 years after FARC deal, peace remains elusive

In September 2016, the Colombian government signed a peace deal with the rebel group FARC. DW looks at the guerrillas who started out as leftist idealists and ended up as hostage-takers, racketeers and mass murderers.