Low oil price weighs on BASF earnings
The world's largest chemical company, BASF, has said continuously low oil prices have taken their toll on its second-quarter performance. But executives insisted the firm was holding up well despite…
Underinvestment threatens Germany's midsize companies
German industry and government leaders are worried about underinvestment and a lack of new heads for small and mid-sized industrial firms. These companies form the foundation Germany's economy. Too little…
Detained Egyptian fishermen released from Sudan prison to return to Egypt
108 fishermen were arrested in April on their way to Eritrea
Croatia docked one point, fined for swastika symbol
A swastika was painted on to the pitch hours before Croatia's Euro 2016 qualifier versus Italy, which was staged behind closed doors. UEFA have handed down several increased sanctions for…
Hackers take over control of car’s action
For the first time, IT specialists have remotely hacked a car and full control of it - including the brakes and engine. Growing connectivity can improve life, but it also…
Tour de France: Bardet wins Stage 18, Froome rolls on
Bardet cruised to victory in the last kilometer to earn France's second stage win of the Tour de France. Chris Froome is still in the overall lead and looks set…
10 things we learned on our low-carbon road trip
For 10 days, two DW reporters traveled across Europe using low-carbon transport. On that journey, they met inspiring "climate heroes" who are combating climate change in creative ways. Here's what…
Japan's Nikkei to buy the Financial Times
The owner of Britain's leading business daily, the Financial Times, has agreed to sell the paper to Japan's Nikkei, the two companies have said. The confirmation put to rest a…
Stay, memory, stay – new Alzheimer's treatment emerges
While Alzheimer's disease is still stealing countless people's memories, scientists have long been searching for an effective treatment. New drugs currently in research might help patients fend off the disorder.…
Fascism Incorporated: Our fault
When the blood of the other becomes a fathomable reality, fascism is born. I remember well standing among thousands in front of the UN, on 30 June 2013, as we…
