German election 2025: How party and campaign financing works

Germany's political parties are financed through public funding, membership fees and donations from corporations and individuals. DW examines how German parties get their money.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Why Russia is seeing a rise in demand for secondhand goods

Russia is seeing a huge interest in used goods and appliance repairs. This has more to do with high inflation, an economic crisis and Western sanctions than growing environmental awareness.

Source: Deutsche Welle

UK-based lawyers for Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai targeted by Chinese state

Exclusive: Barristers at Doughty Street Chambers say they have been subject to surveillance, hacking and rape threats

UK-based lawyers have spoken out about being targeted by the Chinese state and …

Source: The Guardian

François Bayrou battles to contain scandal

This Saturday French Prime Minister, François Bayrou met with victims from the Notre-Dame de Bétharram school. Survivors are demanding answers after decades of physical and sexual abuse with more than …

Source: France 24

Tensions over Palestinians at heart of Trump’s Middle East gambit

Trump’s goals for the Middle East face a major test as Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds talks with leaders in Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Source: Washington Post

Does Germany need wind power?

As Germany moves towards federal elections, wind power features in many party manifestos. Some politicians would prefer a return to nuclear power, but Germany's wind sector is on track to …

Source: Deutsche Welle

What explains Trump’s fixation on South Africa?

Trump targets South Africa over ‘human rights violations’ against white farmers.

Source: Al Jazeera

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Source: CNN

Valentine's Day: Invasive bugs and toxic pesticides hurt Kenya rose exports

The red rose: a token of love for many, and for Kenya, a major economic sector. More than a third of Kenya's flower exports where the roses, in particular, are …

Source: France 24

Hamas, Israel exchange captives and prisoners amid fragile ceasefire

Hamas released three captives in Gaza and Israel freed hundreds of Palestinians.

Source: Al Jazeera

After Berlinale success, Iranian director duo land in court

Behtash Sanaeeha and Maryam Moghaddam's "My Favorite Cake" was acclaimed at the 2024 Berlinale. Now they are being charged with propaganda against the state.

Source: Deutsche Welle

As vaccination falters, polio back in Afghanistan, Pakistan

Wild poliovirus was almost eradicated globally two years ago, but poor conditions are causing cases to rise in Afghanistan and spill into Pakistan.

Source: Deutsche Welle