Sport
25 Mar
A Russian and a Belarusian trampolinist have qualified for this summer's Paris Olympics at a competition in Germany, despite German authorities not giving them visas to enter the country. DW understands the Russian athletes taking part were instead issued visas by Spain, which granted them short-term access to Germany
24 Mar
The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres officially started the 2024 MLB season with a two-game set in Seoul, South Korea, on Wendesday, March 20 and Thursday, March 21. The Dodgers won the first game 5-2, while San Diego came out on top 15-11 in a game two's slugfest.
23 Mar
With "les Jeux", or the Olympic Games, just around the corner, we discuss France's love of all sorts of other games, from board games, to video games, to betting... to marbles! We also dive into how the quintessentially French game of pétanque came to be.
22 Mar
In France, photos of a sweaty, muscled Emmanuel Macron boxing spark derision and questions about their symbolism.
22 Mar
Donjeta Sadiku is a supremely talented boxer with multiple titles to her name. But there is a problem: Donjeta comes from Kosovo, a state whose sovereignty many other countries refuse to recognize. That means she can’t compete everywhere, which is impacting her international career. Donjeta doesn’t only face opposition in the ring, but also outside of it due to politics. Donjeta Sadiku
20 Mar
Athletes from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to participate in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, the IOC has said.
16 Mar
Glaciers are melting and snowfall is getting scarce. Often, the only way to keep the slopes fit for skiing is with snow cannons. What does the climate crisis mean for the future of winter tourism in Europe's Alps?
15 Mar
Saudi Arabia, along with Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, are investing huge amounts of money in English football clubs. Their strategy relies on business and image.
13 Mar
Zambia international Racheal Kundananji has made history by becoming the world's most expensive female footballer. The 23-year-old forward, who scored 33 goals in 43 Liga F games for Spanish club CFF Madrid, agreed to a four-year deal (with an option for a fifth year) with United States club Bay FC earlier this month.
11 Mar
Italian authorities organized a media tour at the site of the construction site of the Olympic Village for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games on Thursday (March 7) with the participation of official mascots Tina and Milo.
9 Mar
Anthony Joshua defeats Francis Ngannou with stunning series of knockdowns in just two rounds of their "Knockout Chaos" fight
9 Mar
This International Women's Day we should not forget about all the incredible female athletes and their achievements in their respective fields.
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Housing is the social issue of the 21st century, German politicians and experts say time and again. And yet there's no improvement in sight, especially in cities, where affordable housing is in short supply.
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According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a 10% rise in the dollar on the currency market would push down real gross domestic product (GDP) in emerging economies by 1.9% after one year, with adverse economic effects lasting more than two years
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As the US government and its allies mull new sanctions on Iran after Tehran's missile and drone attack on Israel, we look at whether existing sanctions have been effective at stemming the flow of Iranian oil to global markets.
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The Venice Biennale, which runs this year from April 20 to November 24, is one of the world's most prestigious international art shows, alongside the documents in the German city of Kassel.
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Indonesia is aiming to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, with 30 percent of the country's energy slated to come from biodiesel by 2030. But the plan has caused alarm among environmental groups.