An eye for dignity: War photographer Anja Niedringhaus
As an exhibition features the works of Pulitzer Prize-winning war photographer Anja Niedringhaus, gallery owner Silke von Bersworth discusses with DW how she documented human suffering and cheerful moments alike.The…
YouTube in new bid to monetize livestreams
Video-sharing website YouTube has announced the launch of Super Chat. It will allow viewers of livestreams to purchase highlighted mentions and attract the creators' attention. A money-making tool, but will…
Nintendo hoping for turnaround with Switch console
The maker of Super Mario and Pokemon has announced new details of its Nintendo Switch video game console. It's to launch in early March, but a lot of young people…
Hamas security forces break up Gaza protest over electricity crisis
Police put an end to a demonstration by Gaza residents to demand more than four hours of electricity per day. The restive region between Egypt and Israel has continued to…
Peterhansel awarded stage 10 win after stopping for collision
Peugeot completed another 1-2-3 finish in stage 10. Stephane Peterhansel, who initially came third after a crash that left a motorcyclist with a broken leg, was later given the win…
China faces weightlifting ban after three athletes are stripped of Beijing gold
Following re-tests of samples from the Beijing Olympics in 2008, three Chinese athletes have been stripped of their Olympic gold medals by the IOC. The decision casts serious doubt over…
Loeb wins again to extend Dakar lead
Sebastien Loeb extended his lead as Peugeot completed another 1-2-3 finish in stage 10. Stephane Peterhansel came in third after a collision that left a motorcyclist with a broken leg…
UN warns of ‘imminent danger’ of escalation in Syria
Regime forces have launched an offensive to retake water sources near Damascus, independent monitors have reported. But the UN cautioned warring parties of escalating the situation as a ceasefire holds…
German comedian Oliver Kalkofe parodies the NRA, Trump and China
Whimsical but real TV programs and YouTube vidoes are an inspiration for German comedian Oliver Kalkofe. For DW, he has tackled international topics and parodied Donald Trump and Chinese President…