Germany hopes the success of the 2023 Special Olympics leaves a lasting impact and boosts the country's chances of potentially hosting the 2036 Olympics and Paralympics.

A multipurpose Jewish religious, educational, sports and cultural center is opening in Berlin this week. It was built with financial support from city and federal governments.

More than a dozen members of delegations at the Special Olympics in Berlin have disappeared, rather than return to their home countries, German authorities have said.

The artist's vividly painted and voluptuous sculptures of women are only part of a trailblazing oeuvre ahead of its time, writes DW's Brenda Haas.

Germany is ranked among the most LGBTQ-friendly countries in the world, and its capital is the queer-friendliest city. DW's Chiponda Chimbelu reports.

Drones and animal trackers continue the hunt for a suspected lioness on the loose in a suburb of Berlin. Though some experts have said they aren't sure the animal was a lioness at all.

In power for almost 40 years, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen is Asia's longest-serving leader. In the run-up to the country's nationwide election, he is expected to maintain a dynasty by allowing his son to take over.

It was a symbol of the German Empire. The Nazis moved it to the Tiergarten. Decades later, it would become an icon of the Love Parade. The Victory Column in Berlin turns 150.

What do major enterprises such as Amazon have to do with a new place of worship in Berlin? The largest Hindu temple in Germany is due to open in the capital in the coming months.

Following "The Cakemaker," Ofir Raul Graizer's new film "America" is screened at the Israeli film festival in Germany. He discusses making movies, Berlin life and his passion for cooking.

Gambling in Japan operates in the shadows, yet it accounts for nearly half of sales in the country's leisure sector. And for some, a harmless pastime can turn into a dangerous addiction. About three million Japanese are thought to have experienced a gambling addiction at some point in their lives. Earlier this year, the government approved plans to build Japan's first casino, a long-awaited move that has divided public opinion. Our correspondents report on Japan's troubled relationship with gambling.