The operators of the Artemis brothel had launched two lawsuits after police raided the premises in 2016. The city administration has apologized for detaining staff and making prejudicial statements at a press conference.

The head of the Roman Catholic Church is "better than before," a doctor said, after he underwent a hernia operation.

The 16th edition of the Special Olympics World Games are set to open in Berlin. DW explains what it is, how it differs from the Paralympics and what makes the event so unique.

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.

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.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been discharged from the hospital after being admitted for dehydration. Doctors said he was in good health.

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.

Humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said 18 of its workers were attacked while traveling to a hospital in Khartoum. MSF is one of the last aid groups active in Sudan after fighting broke out in April.