Onetime Oscar nominee Michael Verhoeven turned 80 on Friday. The German director, with almost 50 movie credits to his name, recently told DW why his film debut — 50 years ago — was initially a nightmare.   

German carmakers didn't pioneer the new era of electric cars, but now they're making massive investments in EV model development and production. By 2025 they may surpass their rivals for global e-car market share.  

Fascinated by science? Care about the environment? Want daily health tips? Then say, "OK, Google. Open DW Discoveries."  

Germany has more than 28,000 wind turbines — but many are old and by 2023 more than a third must be decommissioned. Disposing of them is a huge environmental problem. Expert Jan Tessmer tells DW he's optimistic.  

Did you know that fish pedicures can cause deformations in your toenails? Or that if you feel young, your brain has probably stayed young, too? DW brings you this week's health news, all in one handy guide!  

In the end, World Cup 2018 belonged to France. But the path to Sunday's final was far from predictable. Fallen giants, rising stars, VAR controversies and 70 set piece goals all played a part. DW takes a look back.  

Angelique Kerber is the first German to win the title since Steffi Graf's victory in 1996. She previously won the 2016 Australian Open and 2016 US Open.  

After a summer that started with sporting disappointment, Angelique Kerber gave Germany's sports fans reason to cheer. DW's Jonathan Harding argues Kerber's win was also a reminder of the greatness of other sports.  

It has been four years since Mario Götze scored the goal that won the World Cup for Germany, but since then, it's mostly been downhill for him. Is this the season for Götze to return to his former greatness?  

Borussia Dortmund have parted with a World Cup winner in the form of Erik Durm, who completes a moves to the Premier League. Gladbach's Jannik Vestergaard is also off to England but the Foals have signed a striker.