STIs in Europe: Gonorrhea and syphilis hit record highs

Sexually transmitted infections are rising in Europe, especially gonorrhea and syphilis, among younger adults. But one STI has seen a huge drop in cases, and scientists don't know why.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Ukraine peace talks: Germany calls for European involvement

Security officials and heads of governments stress that Ukraine ought to be involved in peace talks after the US moved to start negotiations with Moscow.

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

German ice hockey player Tobias Eder dies of cancer

The German ice hockey community is mourning the death of national team player Tobias Eder. The 26-year-old had been diagnosed with cancer just last summer.

Source: Deutsche Welle

How changes to a CDC vaccine panel under Kennedy could reshape policy

A committee of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is critical in setting national vaccine policy. It's also vulnerable to political interference.

Source: NPR

US demands Europe sets out arms and troops support for postwar Ukraine

Call for detailed proposals as European leaders seek role in Trump-Putin talks

Source: Financial Times

Killings across three states shine spotlight on cultlike ‘Zizian’ group

Police search for member currently on the lam from charges linked to killings across the country

The killing of US border patrol agent David Maland near the Canadian border in …

Source: The Guardian

DR Congo: M23 rebels seize second airport

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi called for Rwanda to be "blacklisted" as rebel forces claimed more territory in the eastern part of Congo. The M23 rebels are backed by the Rwandan …

Source: Deutsche Welle

After Watergate, Congress curbed the presidency. Now, Trump is testing those limits

President Trump's efforts to cut federal programs and fire watchdogs are drawing attention to 1970s-era government reforms.

Source: NPR

A cure for HIV: 'One of the hardest goals in science'

Curing HIV will be harder than curing cancer. Apart from a few 'miracle' cases, antiretrovirals only suppress HIV, they don't kill it. But new research is promising.

Source: Deutsche Welle

German election 2025: What's in the party programs?

Immigration and the economy are the topics that dominate the political debate in the run-up to the general election on February 23. DW looks at the main parties' campaign platforms.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Commerzbank plans job cuts, new goals to fend off UniCredit

Commerzbank has announced cost-cutting measures to stave off any takeover bid by Italy's UniCredit that the German lender says would lead to much more drastic job cuts.

Source: Deutsche Welle