Remembering Dolly Parton: 8 facts about the icon
Dolly Parton, one of the world's most successful artists, has died at the age of 80. Here are some important and extraordinary facts about the country music superstar.
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US country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80
Representatives of the country music legend told US media that Dolly Parton died after a "brief battle with cancer." Parton's career spans more than half a century and includes a wide array of smash hits.
Deutsche Welle25 Aug
Schalke coach looks to Bosnia bond in Bundesliga return
After three seasons in the second division, Schalke are back in the Bundesliga. Just a year ago, few would have guessed that their revival would largely be 'Made in Bosnia.'
Deutsche Welle25 Aug
Why Germany's Volkswagen could cut 100,000 jobs
Europe's biggest automaker, Volkswagen, faces Chinese competition, high costs and US tariffs. What could its restructuring mean for the German car industry?
Deutsche Welle25 Aug
Can new US sanctions cripple Iran's shadow economy?
The US is expanding sanctions on Iran's financial networks, targeting crypto, gold, aviation and shipping. DW spoke with analysts about what could change.
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Trees are vital for cooler cities, but they need help too
Record-breaking heat and drought are putting urban trees at risk. Experts explain how to protect these essential assets and build city forests that can withstand the climate challenges ahead.
Deutsche Welle25 Aug
The new Bundesliga season is here, but has the glow gone?
Another Bundesliga season arrives, but are the golden years of Germany's top football league already over, and what can it do to change its course?
Deutsche Welle24 Aug
Star violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter: 50 years on stage
Anne-Sophie Mutter constantly reinvents herself. For her 50th onstage anniversary, the star violinist is surprising audiences with sounds from around the world and never-before-recorded commissions.
Deutsche Welle24 Aug
Scientists discover new 'immune hubs' in skull bone marrow
"Immune hubs" that actively defend the brain have been discovered in mouse skull marrow. Similar cells exist in human skulls, but their role remains unclear.
Deutsche Welle24 Aug
Spiraling health costs force Iranians to delay care
A single chemotherapy session in Iran can cost six times the monthly minimum wage. As drug prices soar and medicine is in short supply, doctors say more patients are delaying or abandoning treatment.
Deutsche Welle24 Aug
Sydney Marathon medal wrongly shows German landmark
A medal minted for finishers in the Sydney Marathon features a skyline of the city — with one landmark from rather far away. Organizers say the muddle only makes the medal "a little more unique."
Deutsche Welle23 Aug
'Masha and the Bear': Ukraine sanctions Russian cartoon
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the hit Russian children's cartoon "Masha and the Bear," a step towards banning it. The culture minister called the show propaganda. Russia said the move showed Kyiv's "ugly nature."
Deutsche Welle21 Aug
Bauhaus Manifesto: Broad alliance promoting artistic freedom
Weeks before Saxony-Anhalt's state election, representatives from German cultural, crafts, architecture, design and church sectors unite to promote freedom, openness and creativity.
Deutsche Welle21 Aug
Ronaldinho to make football comeback aged 46
More than a decade after his last professional appearance, Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho is set for a comeback. The former world player of the year is to play in Italy’s third tier.
Deutsche Welle21 Aug
Why Germany's gas storage levels are so low
Germany's gas storage facilities are only 50% full as traders bet that wholesale prices will fall if the Iran war ends. With around three months until winter, DW asks whether the country can refill its reserves in time.
Deutsche Welle20 Aug
How Europe can better protect against extreme wildfires
In another summer of European wildfires that have even seen wetlands burning, scientists say the situation is set to worsen in the future. What's needed is fire prevention and climate protection.
Deutsche Welle20 Aug
Bernadette Amani 'living her dream' at Bayern Munich
Bernadette Amani is heading into her first full season with Bayern Munich, having joined the club in January. Making a living at football is something she never imagined possible while growing up in rural Ivory Coast.
Deutsche Welle20 Aug
Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan sentenced to life in prison
A Chinese court ordered the former billionaire's assets to be confiscated and fined Evergrande-related companies billions of dollars.
Deutsche Welle20 Aug
Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala collapses on pitch again
One of Germany's top footballers has collapsed on the pitch for a second time in four days ahead of the new season. Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala has said he has a "neurological dysfunction" that causes blackouts.
Deutsche Welle19 Aug
Who really owns the Caspian Sea?
Five countries border the Caspian Sea, but none owns a fixed share. A 2018 convention established rules for navigation, security and fishing while leaving some seabed borders unresolved.
Deutsche Welle19 Aug