"What's her guilt?" In Syria, people are abandoning their newborns due to poverty — some step in to raise the babies as their own after finding them in mosques, hospitals, or even under olive trees.

Are you tired of consuming the news? If so, you're not alone.

Israeli forces are preparing for a possible ground offensive in the Gaza Strip following terror attacks by the Palestinian Islamist militant group Hamas. What would such an operation look like, and what would it mean for Gaza's residents — and for the hostages being held there?

Why isn't Egypt letting Palestinians through its border with Gaza?

The European Union has decided to take a series of steps to fight microplastic pollution. What do the new rules entail, and what would it mean for consumers? trib.al/ynZYMhC

Germany must face its issues over Israel and the past. Silencing a Palestinian author won’t help. My op-ed for The Guardian theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

A recent brutal tourist gang rape has once again brought the issue of sexual violence in India into the limelight. Despite stricter laws, why do women remain unsafe? And what do Indian women think should be done?

India has tightened its laws to tackle sexual violence in recent years, yet women there continue to be unsafe. What do women in the country think needs to change?

Everyone thought Berlin was going to be the new Amsterdam. But two months after Germany partially legalized marijuana, what has actually changed?

Floods affect more people globally than any other natural hazard. Can nature-based solutions help prevent damage? A wetland region in Germany’s east is a role model for how floodplain landscapes can be effectively restored — and thus act as natural climate protectors.

Human rights activists are concerned about what they see as a worrying trend in Germany. They say police are systematically using excessive force and targeting "politically undesirable protests," such as climate activists and those expressing solidarity with Palestinians.

Experts warn Donald Trump's second term as president will have massive implications for a rapidly heating world and the global fight against climate change. p.dw.com/p/4mlth

The year 2024 is on track to become the hottest year on record. Several consecutive months recording temperatures above 1.5 degrees Celsius. dw.com/en/cop29-this-…

The European Union is debating delaying a landmark deforestation regulation that has led to a massive backlash among stakeholders. Environmentalists and politicians warn a delay would threaten forests and the climate. dw.com/en/why-the-eu-…

Israel launched hundreds of strikes on Syrian military targets and sent troops into a demilitarized zone following the collapse of Assad's regime, saying it seeks to defend itself against potential threats. But is this legal according to international law?

Germany has approved a resolution to combat antisemitism, and it's facing a lot of criticism. Here's why it's so controversial.

Violent crime in Germany has dropped over the last 25 years — but you wouldn’t know it from the headlines. Media outlets often spotlight non-German suspects, distorting public perception and fueling fear. Here’s how that bias works — and what needs to change:

How likely is nuclear escalation between India and Pakistan? The two nuclear-armed rivals just had their deadliest clash in nearly three decades. Despite a ceasefire, tensions remain high. Here, analysts tell us what can be done to prevent a nuclear disaster in the future.

Amid growing protests over immigration raids, US President Trump has turned to the National Guard — and even the Marines. Is this a dangerous overreach of presidential power? Experts explain what’s really at stake:

As political tides shift, Pride parades – known as Christopher Street Days – are being canceled across Germany. This year, the government won't fly the rainbow flag during Berlin Pride, which is struggling due to a lack of funding and far-right counter-demonstrations.