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Melbourne is becoming a case study in handling a second wave of infections. Grappling with an outbreak that has led to a lockdown with some of the toughest restrictions in the world, it shows what other cities may face.
China used to crack down on small vendors and markets to make way for new buildings but that's about to change. The government in Beijing now says street stalls could help revitalize the economy.
Some 200 musicians joined up to perform Beethoven's Ninth Symphony along a 2.5-kilometer stretch of rail line. The extraordinary performance was staged to celebrate the year marking Beethoven's 250th birthday.
Stalling Economy - Second Wave Fears
Some 118 million speak German in over 45 countries. Where is the language the most popular?
Second Wave Fears - Stalling Economy
We are taking a tour through Germany and every week we will introduce you to a new town, guided by the alphabet. This time L takes us to Leipzig — the trendy city which offers young creative people plenty of freedom.
World leaders have pledged more than €250 million in humanitarian aid for disaster-stricken Lebanon. The assistance was to be delivered "directly" to the population "with utmost efficiency and transparency," a joint statement from the leaders said.
Protesters and police have clashed in major cities after a state media exit poll pointed to a landslide victory for President Aleksander Lukashenko. No Belarusian vote has been judged free and fair since 1995, and this time Minsk did not extend a timely invitation to international election observers.
Tourists, at least from Germany, are back — but what awaits them in Heidelberg? How romantic is the city when wearing face masks and social distancing is compulsory? Check-in presenter Nicole Frölich checked it out.
Startups in Berlin are analyzing data from climate research institutions around the world. The apps and digital platforms they create are used to help spread awareness of environmental problems.
The 5,000-acre Nashulai Conservancy in Kenya was created by the local Maasai people. Now it is also run by a member of the community who returned from a life in the city to help support the project.
In Spain, Javier Goyeneche is turning old plastic bottles into new jackets and shrimp shells into sneakers. He upcycles waste and wants to change people's minds about what is OK to wear.
DW brings you the top international news stories in brief
Lebanon's capital has been rocked by a second day of unrest. Thousands of people have taken to the streets for anti-government protests, triggered by Tuesday's devastating explosion that killed more than 150 people.
Western Europe is baking in a heatwave. To stay cool, people have been flocking to beaches. But authorities are getting worried that they are sunbathing too close to each other and have warned about a potential uptick in coronavirus cases.
Lebanon's information minister resigned as the country grappled with the aftermath of a devastating chemical explosion in the capital Beirut. Public anger is growing against a ruling elite accused of mismanagement and corruption.
Western Europe is seeing record-breaking temperatures of nearly 40 degrees Celsius as people flock to cool off at beaches and lakes. There are concerns about COVID-19 social distancing in popular tourist spots.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are two men with the same mission: They say they want to make their countries "great again." Trump was Moscow’s preferred candidate in the 2016 US election. But now, the Kremlin may be having second thoughts.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are two men with the same mission: They say they want to make their countries "great again." Trump was Moscow's preferred candidate in the 2016 US election. But now, the Kremlin may be having second thoughts.
Mandatory coronavirus testing has begun for travelers arriving in Germany from areas deemed high-risk. This comes as concerns grow that a second wave of the pandemic may be hitting the country. Those who refuse the test could face fines of up to €25,000.
A powerful explosion rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut, killing at least 150 people and injuring thousands more. Residents have taken to the streets to demand government reforms and resignations over the blast.
