Europe needs to compete in spaceflight, says France's Macron
The French president called for setting goals like European cargo missions, lunar landings, and crewed spaceflight while urging the bloc to reduce its reliance on US and Russia.
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Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at sold-out London exhibit
The nearly 1,000 year-old, 70-meter-long tapestry is considered a symbol of UK-France friendship. More than 100,000 tickets have been sold.
Serbia, the conflicted EU candidate
On paper, Belgrade has pursued EU membership for years. But accession has long been stalled. The hero's farewell given to war criminal Mladic exposed just how far Serbia has alienated itself from Europe.
How Belarusians still find hope in a silenced country
The documentary "Letters from the Silenced Country" depicts the ongoing repression under the authoritarian regime. Director Andrei Kutsila talked to DW ahead of the film's Venice premiere.
Why we're still looking for dark matter
When physicists said they may have spotted evidence of dark matter almost 100 years after it was proposed as a theory, the internet lit up. Here's why we're searching for the thing that holds everything else together.
LIV Golf in financial turmoil: What's next for the sport?
Six months after Saudi Arabia pulled funding from the breakaway organization, LIV Golf have filed for bankruptcy protection. Several of the world's best players signed on to LIV, so where does that leave golf?
Conspiracy theories can provide answers but not peace
Twenty-five years after 9/11, conspiracy theories about the terrorist attacks persist. But even as an attempt to make sense of a tragedy, psychologists say the benefit in conspiracy ideation or belief is short-lived.
The billion-euro trade driving Europe's eels to extinction
Traffickers are making big bucks smuggling millions of critically endangered eels across continents, using suitcases on planes and legal loopholes to deliver them to dinnerplates. Where are the smuggling hotspots?
The Bayeux Tapestry in London: What's behind the hype?
The exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum is eagerly anticipated across the UK, as the medieval masterpiece is considered by many to be a symbol of the country's identity.
EU sports commissioner says FIFA is 'damaging to football'
Speaking to DW, EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef hit out at world football's governing body over its "poor governance."
India looks to steer BRICS away from anti-Western turn
The BRICS summit 2026 takes place in Delhi this weekend. Unlike last year, Putin and Xi are expected to attend. Can India keep the expanded bloc united?
Putin rejects mobilization rumors, many Russians unconvinced
Russiaβs President Vladimir Putin has dismissed rumors about military mobilization. But many Russians, including many DW users, say they are preparing for the possibility.
German economy frets about Saxony-Anhalt election results
The AfD won the election in the eastern German state by a wide margin. While politicians and election analysts are still debating the reasons for the far-right party's popularity, economists are sounding the alarm.
Ratko Mladicβs funeral casts shadow over Bosnia and Herzegovina vote
Ratko Mladicβs funeral in Belgrade, attended by Serbian and Bosnian Serb leaders, has deepened regional tensions and could affect the upcoming election in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
BSW and AfD β a political love-hate relationship in Germany
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) could help the Alternative for Germany (AfD) into power in Saxony-Anhalt. But the BSW is riddled with infighting
Afghanistan's women: A national soccer team without a home
The Afghan women's national football team has finally been officially recognized by FIFA. Now the players want to make history both on and off the field.
PISA 2025 results: Reading and math scores plummet worldwide
The PISA 2025 results reveal record-low student performance, with digital distractions and AI use raising concerns. Germany is faring worse than ever.
Elversberg: Bundesliga newcomers from tiny town make waves
A team from a small southwestern German town of just 7,000 inhabitants made history by sealing promotion to become the 59th club to play in the Bundesliga. Elversberg has got off to a memorable start.