WWF helping facilitate trade in polar bear fur, investigation reveals

Wildlife charity backs policy of exploitation of small number of some endangered species for economic purposes – such as trophy hunting

The wildlife charity WWF has been working to support …

Source: The Guardian

Should you trust hotel and restaurant reviews?

Many tourists decide where to eat or stay after reading reviews online. But with so many fakes, can they really be trusted?

Source: Deutsche Welle

Dutch drug trafficker who once faked his own death killed in Mexico

Marco Ebben, 32, is listed by Europe's law enforcement agency's "most wanted fugitives" list for international drug smuggling.

Source: CBS News

Kosovo ruling party set to come first in election

The party of Prime Minister Albin Kurti appears set to secure the most Assembly seats, according to preliminary results. Vetevendosje is not likely to win a majority, however.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Victoires de la Musique awards: Singer-songwriter Santa wins album of the year

The 40th edition of the Victoires de la Musique celebrated this year’s standout artists. Zaho de Sagazan claimed another win, while rapper-singer Gims took home his first trophy.

Source: France 24

Germany's Scholz rebukes Vance, defends Europe's stance on hate speech and far right

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivered a strong rebuke on Saturday to U.S. Vice President JD Vance's attack on Europe's stance toward hate speech and the far right, saying it was …

Source: France 24

What does US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement mean for the climate?

With Donald Trump back in the White House, the world is bracing for another all-out attack on environmental policies. Among his first targets was the Paris climate pact.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Romania at the end of Klaus Iohannis' two-term presidency

After over 10 years in office, Klaus Iohannis resigned as Romania's head of state on Wednesday. DW looks back at the presidency of the man once hailed as the hero …

Source: Deutsche Welle

German election 2025: Sahra Wagenknecht's big test with BSW

The former parliamentary leader of the Left party is seeking to enter the Bundestag with her BSW. But recent polls suggest the new party could fail to clear the 5% …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Bayern Munich and Rwanda: Why is sponsorship controversial?

Bayern Munich's sponsorship deal with Rwanda is "blood stained" and must end, according to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The ongoing conflict in eastern Congo has posed serious questions for …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Israel frees hundreds of Palestinians after captives in Gaza released

Israel is returning 369 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails after three captives in Gaza were freed.

Source: Al Jazeera

Ex-Spain FA boss Rubiales awaits verdict of Hermoso trial

The trial of Luis Rubiales for kissing Spain forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips after the 2023 Women's World Cup final has ended. A verdict isn't expected for several weeks.

Source: Deutsche Welle