Bundesliga season 2026-27: All you need to know (opens on the publisher’s site)
From key dates to rising football stars and changes, DW has the latest on the new Bundesliga season.
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Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 (opens on the publisher’s site)
From works of "self-obliteration" to polka dotted nudes, the pioneering artist developed a unique body of work likely to be relevant for years to come.
How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts (opens on the publisher’s site)
While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.
Was the heat of this summer really 'normal?' (opens on the publisher’s site)
Some political messaging denies the role of human-caused climate change in this summer's extreme heat. The science tells a different story.
Tim Curry, of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dies at 80 (opens on the publisher’s site)
The gender-bending role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter put Curry on the map in 1975. He then went on to play a number of villainous roles like Gomez Addams, Pennywise and Bill Sikes, but also Mozart and William Shakespeare.
Reports: UEFA backs off FIFA boycott threat (opens on the publisher’s site)
UEFA is reportedly set to withdraw a threat to boycott FIFA tournaments over a plan to partially privatize football tournaments. The Under-20 Women's World Cup is to be hosted by Poland next month.
Gamescom 2026: What's next for the gaming industry? (opens on the publisher’s site)
As Gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne, AI, hardware costs and slowing user growth are putting pressure on the global games industry despite its current strength.
What happens when an athlete has a life-changing accident? (opens on the publisher’s site)
Saffron Cresswell was a promising eventer before a fall left her paralysed. Just eight months after first sitting in a canoe, she is heading to the Worlds.
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal (opens on the publisher’s site)
After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.
Tech Life (opens on the publisher’s site)
The government agency that's encouraging high-risk and high-reward research.
Remembering Dolly Parton: 8 facts about the icon (opens on the publisher’s site)
Dolly Parton, one of the world's most successful artists, has died at the age of 80. Here are some important and extraordinary facts about the country music superstar.
US country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80 (opens on the publisher’s site)
Representatives of the country music legend told US media that Dolly Parton died after a "brief battle with cancer." Parton's career spans more than half a century and includes a wide array of smash hits.
Schalke coach looks to Bosnia bond in Bundesliga return (opens on the publisher’s site)
After three seasons in the second division, Schalke are back in the Bundesliga. Just a year ago, few would have guessed that their revival would largely be 'Made in Bosnia.'
Why Germany's Volkswagen could cut 100,000 jobs (opens on the publisher’s site)
Europe's biggest automaker, Volkswagen, faces Chinese competition, high costs and US tariffs. What could its restructuring mean for the German car industry?
Can new US sanctions cripple Iran's shadow economy? (opens on the publisher’s site)
The US is expanding sanctions on Iran's financial networks, targeting crypto, gold, aviation and shipping. DW spoke with analysts about what could change.
Trees are vital for cooler cities, but they need help too (opens on the publisher’s site)
Record-breaking heat and drought are putting urban trees at risk. Experts explain how to protect these essential assets and build city forests that can withstand the climate challenges ahead.
Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider (opens on the publisher’s site)
Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.
'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips (opens on the publisher’s site)
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.
The new Bundesliga season is here, but has the glow gone? (opens on the publisher’s site)
Another Bundesliga season arrives, but are the golden years of Germany's top football league already over, and what can it do to change its course?
Star violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter: 50 years on stage (opens on the publisher’s site)
Anne-Sophie Mutter constantly reinvents herself. For her 50th onstage anniversary, the star violinist is surprising audiences with sounds from around the world and never-before-recorded commissions.
Scientists discover new 'immune hubs' in skull bone marrow (opens on the publisher’s site)
"Immune hubs" that actively defend the brain have been discovered in mouse skull marrow. Similar cells exist in human skulls, but their role remains unclear.
Spiraling health costs force Iranians to delay care (opens on the publisher’s site)
A single chemotherapy session in Iran can cost six times the monthly minimum wage. As drug prices soar and medicine is in short supply, doctors say more patients are delaying or abandoning treatment.
Sydney Marathon medal wrongly shows German landmark (opens on the publisher’s site)
A medal minted for finishers in the Sydney Marathon features a skyline of the city — with one landmark from rather far away. Organizers say the muddle only makes the medal "a little more unique."
'Masha and the Bear': Ukraine sanctions Russian cartoon (opens on the publisher’s site)
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the hit Russian children's cartoon "Masha and the Bear," a step towards banning it. The culture minister called the show propaganda. Russia said the move showed Kyiv's "ugly nature."