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Russia deploys troops, decries escalation with Ukraine

The Kremlin says its recent troop buildups are a defensive reaction to Ukrainian deployments. German Foreign Minister Maas said the situation was a "unilateral Russian provocation." Go to article

Philip, backbone of UK royal family, dies at 99

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, smiles

Known for his quips and his faux pas, Prince Philip was hard to overlook. But his role as consort required him to stand in the shadow of Queen Elizabeth for much of his adult life. A look back at an extraordinary life.

Condolences pour in for UK's Prince Philip

Prince Phillip and Elizabeth the second dancing in 1947

The Duke of Edinburgh passed away peacefully at Windsor Castle. At 99, he was the longest-serving royal consort in British history.

Police killed and further violence in Myanmar

Anti-coup protesters prepare makeshift bow and arrows to confront police in Thaketa township, Yangon

At least 10 officers were killed during an ambush by ethnic militias opposed to the ruling junta, reports say. Elsewhere in the country, dozens of civilians were killed in a military assault on protesters.

N. Ireland: Police attacked during fresh violence

Attacks on police have continued in Belfast for an eighth night, though protests were canceled due to the death of Prince Philip. Appeals for calm from global leaders have yet to quell the violence.

CORONAVIRUS

Medical face masks with the German eagle seal and a German flag patch

German government's new powers, explained

Will it make a difference when the German federal government takes over from the states in managing the pandemic?

A vaccination certificate with syringes and vials

Are vaccine passports really that new?

From travel to school enrollment, providing proof of immunization is already a reality for many people around the world. Vaccine passport supporters say showing verification for a COVID-19 jab is not that different.

BioNTech, Pfizer seek vaccine approval for youth

A person receiving a COVID-19 vaccination

Pharma companies BioNTech and Pfizer have sought approval for the emergency use of their COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents aged 12 to 15 in the United States. All the latest COVID-19 news from DW.

'Brazil's health system has long since collapsed'

Healthworkers in full PPE attend to a patient on a stretcher

An infectious diseases specialist in Rio de Janeiro says the situation in Brazil's hospitals is catastrophic. He predicts that the death toll will worsen before vaccines start to bring about improvement.

German doctors warn of ICU bed shortage

Hospital beds are in short supply. Is Germany's health system stretched to its limits?

Brazil's Bolsonaro blasts COVID probe

Gravediggers wearing protective suits carry a coffin of a 32-year-old man who died from the coronavirus disease

Jair Bolsonaro called a planned inquiry into Brazil's coronavirus failures "a stitch-up," adding that the justice who ordered the inquiry has "no moral courage."

NEWS REPORTS

Chinese regulators slam Alibaba with $2.8B fine

Alibaba's stock trading debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange

Chinese regulators have accused Alibaba of abusing its dominant position in the e-commerce market to stifle competition.

US, Germany express cautious optimism on Iran talks

Top US and European officials have described the ongoing talks as "constructive," but negotiations have only just begun.

Russian agents raid home of prominent journalist

Russian investigative reporter Roman Anin

Russian security service agents likely targeted Roman Anin, the editor-in-chief of the Istories news outlet, for his investigative reporting on a high-profile ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

US encourages diplomatic contact with Taiwan

The United States is seeking more diplomatic contact with Taiwan, as China engages in military provocations towards the island.

Greek reporter shot dead

A hearse is seen on the road where Greek journalist George Karaivaz was fatally shot in the Alimos suburb of Athens

The government has condemned the killing of Giorgos Karaivaz, who was a well-respected veteran crime journalist for Star TV. Police have said they are looking for the two attackers.

Study unveils Facebook gender bias in job ads

A new study examined Facebook's ad-delivery algorithms and found that some ads were directed to a particular gender "beyond what can be legally justified" by differences in job qualifications.

STORIES & ANALYSIS

Nepali man freed after 41 years without trial

Durga Prasad Timsina with a member of the West Bengal Radio Club

A Nepali man was arrested on murder charges in India in 1980 and sat in jail for decades without a trial. Rights activists say Durga Prasad Timsina's ordeal highlights the grim reality of pretrial detainees in India.

Chad's president set to extend his 30-year rule

Chad President Idriss Deby at a campaign rally in March 2021

President Idriss Deby Itno has ruled Chad since toppling the dictator Hissene Habre in 1990. Critics say his cunning and ruthless approach has helped him become one of the world's longest-serving leaders.