Germany is losing its forests — and fast. In the central Harz region, over 90% of spruce trees are dead or dying because of climate change and pests. But there may be a silver lining to these withering landscapes.

The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) is turning 75 and it has reason to celebrate: Trade unions are reporting rising membership and engagement after years of decline.

Despite some major military successes in recent weeks, observers in both the US and Israel feel the Israeli government should have a clearer plan of how to transform those achievements into diplomatic success.

Journalist and Kremlin critic Anna Politkovskaya was murdered 18 years ago in her Moscow apartment. The German city of Hamburg has now honored Politkovskaya by naming a square after her.

Although the Macedonian Grayling is a critically endangered species of butterfly, it is legally available for sale online. The threat not only to this butterfly but to the ecosystem in North Macedonia is growing.

To mark World Mental Health Day, DW spoke with sportspeople around the world about how they manage their mental and psychological health.

Milton unleashed deadly tornadoes and heavy rain, with flash flood warnings still in place. The hurricane made landfall as a Category 3 storm, and was downgraded as it moved east into the Atlantic. DW has more.

The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon said an Israeli tank fired on a base, injuring two peacekeepers. Meanwhile, an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced people in Gaza killed at least 27. DW has the latest.

Ratan Tata, a colossus of Indian industry and the chairman emeritus of Tata Group, leaves behind a legacy of sound business principles and corporate philanthropy.

Japanese nationals have become increasingly jittery over traveling to China after several Japanese were targeted in violent attacks.

Milton unleased wind, flooding and heavy rain, with flash food warnings still in place. The storm made landfall as a Category 3 storm, and was downgraded to Category 1 as it moved east over Florida. DW has more.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has traveled to London to meet British and NATO leaders on the first leg of a European tour. The Ukrainian president is trying to garner support for a plan to put a stop to Russia's invasion.

Palestinian medical officials say at least 27 people have been killed in an Israeli strike on a Gaza school being used to house displaced people. Israel says it was targeting a Hamas command center. DW has the latest.

The EU is investing billions into Southeast Asia, and European officials are pushing for deeper ties at the annual ASEAN summit in Laos. US President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping are not attending the conference.

Why have devastating hurricanes like Milton become so common? Ocean warming may be a key factor driving the increase in frequency and severity of storms worldwide.

Han Kang is the first Asian woman to win the prize, joining the continent's other notable literature laureates like Rabindranath Tagore of India.

She is the first Asian woman to win the prize, joining the continent's other notable laureates like India's Rabindranath Tagore and Japan's Kazuo Ishiguro.

Oil prices have spiked as speculation mounts that Israel could next target Iran's oil or nuclear facilities. Could prices rise to $200 a barrel, or will the excess oil supply mean the impact is limited?

Oil prices have spiked as speculation mounts that Israel could next target Iran's oil or nuclear facilities. Could prices rise to $200 a barrel or will the excess oil supply mean the impact is limited?

Police in Sweden have arrested an individual after a shooting incident near the offices of an Israeli defense contractor in the city of Gothenburg.