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UN welcomes Houthis' offer to halt Saudi attacks

The UN envoy for Yemen has said the Houthis' offer to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia could bring an end to the devastating war in the country. News of the offer came a week after a crippling attack on Saudi oil facilities. Go to article

Greta Thunberg kicks off UN's youth climate summit 5h ago

USA Greta Thunberg in NewYork
Greta Thunberg deltar på FN klimat toppmöte för unga i... (picture-alliance/TT NYHETSBYRÅN/P. Lundahl )

The climate summit came just a day after millions of people took to the streets across the world as part of the Global Climate Strike. Thunberg hit out at older generations for doing little to curb carbon emissions.

Massive plastic cleanup goes global 6h ago

As part of worldwide "Clean Up Day" volunteers have been removing plastic from parks, beaches and rivers. The organizers say the campaign not only helps the environment, but also creates public awareness.

Hong Kong police fire rubber bullets, tear gas 14h ago

A Hong Kong police officer fires rubber bullets

After a peaceful march through an outlying area of Hong Kong, fresh clashes broke out between a group of activists and police. In another area, pro-Beijing residents ripped down the protest group's posters.

French police arrest yellow vest protesters 15h ago

A French policeman tries to separate burning rubbish bins during protests in Paris

Climate change demonstrations in Paris have turned violent as protesters clashed with the security forces. Thousands of police were on the streets of the French capital to disperse the crowds.

Iran says ready for 'any scenario' amid standoff 7h ago

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has said it is "ready for any scenario" and will retaliate if Iran is targeted. The warning came as the US approved the deployment of troops to Saudi Arabia, Tehran's arch foe in the region.

Haiti fuel shortages spark violent protests 4h ago

A man protesting in Haiti with a burning barricade in the background

Crippling fuel shortages have triggered large anti-government protests in Haiti, bringing cities to a standstill. Angry demonstrators are demanding President Jovenel Moise step down amid corruption allegations.

Suspected Lebanese hijacker arrested in Greece 9h ago

The Lebanese man was allegedly involved in the 1985 hijacking of a Trans World Airlines flight and the murder of an American naval officer. Greek authorities say there was a Europe-wide arrest warrant out for the man.

Protests in Egypt demand el-Sissi's ouster 21.09.2019

Anti-government protesters shouting in Cairo (Reuters/A. A. Dalsh)

Small anti-government protests have broken out in Cairo and other Egyptian cities. Such public shows of dissent against strongman President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi are rare in the country.

Dozens injured in Albanian earthquake 7h ago

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake has shaken central Albania, injuring dozens of people and damaging buildings. The government said it was the most powerful quake to hit the Balkan country in nearly 30 years.

Mexicans tapped to fix German care crisis 10h ago

A carer and a resident of an aged care home seen in silhouette from back (picture-alliance/dpa/O. Berg)

A shortage of qualified staff to work in German care homes has prompted a visit to Mexico by Health Minister Jens Spahn. A speedy visa process is one of the perks being offered to lure skilled workers.

Tens of thousands storm gates of Oktoberfest 14h ago

Tens of thousands of people stormed the Oktoberfest beer festival grounds on Saturday after organizers opened the gates in the German city of Munich (picture-alliance/dpa/T. Hase)

Tens of thousands of people were on hand at the start of Munich's Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival. An hour ahead of the official opening, several tents had already closed their doors due to overcrowding.

75th anniversary of WWII Battle of Arnhem blunder 8h ago

Prince Charles at a ceremony for Operation Market Garden

Britain's Prince Charles and Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands took part in a ceremony to remember the failed WWII mission. September 1944 saw Operation Market Garden drop nearly 35,000 paratroopers behind enemy lines.

Thomas Cook appeals for UK state cash 11h ago

Britain's second-largest tour operator could leave 150,000 passengers stranded if it goes under this weekend. After failing to finalize a rescue deal with its lenders, the firm has now asked for UK government aid.

Dengue in Brazil: A race against time 8h ago

Anstieg von Denguefieber-Fällen und Bekämpfung der Krankheit in Sergipe (DW/T. Milz)

The number of dengue virus infections in Brazil has gone up 600% in 2019. Our report from the state of Sergipe looks at why the fight against the illness and its carrier, the tiger mosquito, is so difficult.

Ukraine summit in Paris delayed 9h ago

Pro-Russia militants in the Donetsk region in a tank (Getty Images/AFP/V. Maximov)

A new Normandy-format meeting to end the war in eastern Ukraine has proven difficult to put together. Breakthroughs leading to peace have been elusive as negotiations have devolved into a political tug-of-war.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn delivering a keynote speech

Corbyn 'sits on fence' on 'most important issue'

UK's Labour goes into its party conference this weekend with a leader who wants to remain "neutral" in any second Brexit referendum. Could that be a recipe for disaster for the party and the country?

Solomon Islands establishes ties with China 10h ago

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Solomon Islands' Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele in Beijing

Solomon Islands says the decision to switch diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China was based on "national needs." The development leaves Taiwan more isolated than ever.

Facebook suspends tens of thousands of apps 19h ago

Facebook says it has reviewed millions of apps and suspended tens of thousands out of privacy concerns. The ongoing probe was launched in response to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

US lifts tariffs on 400 Chinese goods 16h ago

US-China trade row: Donald Trump and Xi Jinping (picture-alliance/dpa/S. Walsh)

The US has removed tariffs on over 400 Chinese goods after American firms complained that the levies would cause economic hardship. But trade talks between the world's top two economies remain on a delicate footing.

Perspectives

Angela Merkel douses a fire with a watering can

Too little, too late and too timid 20.09.2019

The German government's new measures to tackle climate change fall short of requirements, writes DW's Martin Muno.

PERSPECTIVES

Angela Merkel puts out a fire on Earth with money

The climate protection eco-warriors 20.09.2019

Germany is only responsible for 2% of global emissions. And it'd be easy to reduce that further says DW's Felix Steiner.

Oktoberfest: Tens of thousands storm gates as Munich beer festival opens

Protests in Egypt demand el-Sissi's ouster

Hong Kong protesters personal data leaked by Russian website

Global climate strike protest in Berlin bridges generations as adults join in

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Beer flows as overcrowded Oktoberfest opens in Munich

Tens of thousands of people stormed the Oktoberfest beer festival grounds after organizers opened the gates in the German city of Munich. Around 6 million beer lovers from around the world are expected at the festival.

BG Do's & Dont's auf dem Oktoberfest (picture-alliance/imageBROKER/M. Siepmann)

Do's and don'ts at the Oktoberfest

The Munich Oktoberfest, known as the Wiesn, begins on September 21. Six million visitors are expected during more than two weeks of fun. A lot is tolerated; but not all is desired. Here's an etiquette guide to the Wiesn.

Posters from the Mozambique elections (DW/M. Sampaio)

Who pays for Africa's election campaigns?

In many countries in Africa, parties do not receive public subsidies, which increases dependence on private donations.

Jemen Rebellen Kämpfer (picture-alliance/AP Photo/H. Mohammed)

Yemen's civil war: What you need to know

Yemen has struggled to cope with crises prompted by its atrocious civil war, including catastrophic hunger and devastating cholera outbreaks. DW examines the conflict and how it affects the country's civilian population.

German police cars (picture-alliance/dpa/T. Plunert)

Seniors outsmart con men posing as police in Cologne

Tricksters posing as police officers have been arrested in the German city of Cologne. Police in the city say a con trick seeking to rob seniors of their savings has been going on for years and is getting worse.

Behind the scenes of war reporting

Among a variety of topics, Berlin's Human Rights Film Festival explores the work of reporters in conflict zones.

Protesters in South Africa demonstrating against violence toward women (Reuters/S. Hisham)

S. Africa seeks to combat its violence problem

Criminality seems to have become an established part of society in the rainbow nation. Murder, rape and xenophobia have painted a dark picture of South Africa. The country is searching for solutions — but will they work?

Doing Your Bit: Making concrete out of cassavas 11h ago

DW's Eco Africa - Making concrete out of cassavas in Nigeria

Concrete is one of the most destructive materials in the world. Now researchers in Germany and Nigeria are working together to make a version out of cassava peels. It's cheap, strong and eco-friendly.