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TECHNOLOGYUNITED STATES OF AMERICA Facebook at 20: From hope to disillusionment Matthias von Hein 02/03/2024February 3, 2024 Two decades ago, Facebook kicked off the rise of social media. But initial enthusiasm has now given way to concerns, and criticism of the company's practices is growing. https://p.dw.com/p/4byAD The logo of the social network Facebook on a broken screen of a mobile phone After 20 years, Facebook is...

CONFLICTSUKRAINE Ukraine updates: 7 killed in Russian drone strike on Kharkiv Published 35 minutes agoPublished 35 minutes agolast updated 1 minute agolast updated 1 minute ago Dozens of people were evacuated when an Iranian-made drone sparked a massive fire in Ukraine's second-largest city. Meanwhile, US lawmakers are still trying to pass a multibillion-dollar package for Kyiv. DW has more. https://p.dw.com/p/4cFS7 Firefighters carry a body...

CATASTROPHEPHILIPPINES Philippines: Earthquake halts landslide rescue efforts 4 hours ago4 hours ago An earthquake has struck the Mindanao region in the southern Philippines as rescuers search for people missing after a deadly landslide. https://p.dw.com/p/4cFMd Philippine soldiers transferring a landslide survivor from a helicopter to an ambulance following a medical evacuation flight from Maco to the Davao Regional Medical Center in Tagum, Davao del Norte...

POLITICSPAKISTAN Pakistan: Elections fail to end political instability Shamil Shams in Karachi 13 hours ago13 hours ago No political party has emerged as a clear winner in polls that were marred by allegations of vote rigging and sporadic violence. The country has been in a state of political turmoil since ex-PM Khan's ouster in 2022. https://p.dw.com/p/4cFBg Polling Staff are counting votes after ballot casting Initial vote...

Back to homepage / France Paris mayor faces pushback over plans for car-free Eiffel Tower zone Removing cars from an expanse around the Eiffel Tower to create a green pathway sounds pretty good on paper, but the mayor of Paris is struggling to win over residents and above all the police force to revamp one of the city's most celebrated views. Issued...

Back to homepage / Asia / Pacific BALLOTS AND BARRACKS The ‘generals’ elections’ that turned against Pakistan’s military Pakistan’s 2024 general elections were dubbed the “most rigged” in the country’s history, with the popular Imran Khan barred from running and the military seen as backing former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. That was before results showed Khan-backed independent candidates leading the race. The...

Europe's travel strikes: Flight and train disruption you can expect in February Passengers look at check-in times for flights during a nationwide strike of airports ground staff, and check-in services at Rome's Fiumicino Airport. By Euronews Travel Published on 09/02/2024 - 13:00•Updated 13:16 Share this article Comments When, where and what disruption you can expect. Strikes are a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their...

Always wanted to live in Japan? A new digital nomad visa is launching next month Japan set to launch new digital nomad visa in March. By Angela Symons Published on 05/02/2024 - 18:00•Updated 07/02/2024 - 13:05 Share this article Comments Immerse yourself in Japan with this new digital nomad visa. Japan is gearing up to launch a digital nomad visa next month. It will allow citizens...

Solo wanderlust: Epic European spots for a Valentine's retreat for one No Valentine to travel with? Why not go it alone By Portia Jones Published on 09/02/2024 - 18:00 Share this article Comments It's easy to meet a sexy stranger in these European cities. Traditionally celebrated as a day of companionship, you can still feel the love on Valentine's Day as a solo traveller. For the lone...

Schengen visa price hike: Here’s how much more you might have to pay to visit the EU in 2024 Schengen visas are required for citizens from non-EU countries that do not benefit from the EU and Schengen area's 90-day visa-free rule. By Rebecca Ann Hughes Published on 07/02/2024 - 13:42 Share this article Comments Schengen visas are required for citizens from non-EU countries that...

French tourist jailed in Egypt after souvenir mistaken for 4500-year-old antiquity Nathalie was suspected over a statue she had purchased from the shopping arcade of a luxury hotel. By Rebecca Ann Hughes Published on 09/02/2024 - 07:00•Updated 13:05 Share this article Comments The tourist was suspected over a statue she had purchased from the shopping arcade of a luxury hotel. A dream trip to Egypt...

Austria’s new rail plan could drastically cut travel times to Munich and Paris by 2040 Austria has unveiled a ‘bold’ new train network plan By Euronews Travel Published on 05/02/2024 - 17:00 Share this article Comments "It is a rail network for a climate-neutral Austria in which climate protection and good mobility go hand in hand." Austria has come up with a ‘bold’ new plan to...

This European airline is weighing passengers: Do you have a right to say no? Finnair says their voluntary weigh-in policy is improving flight safety. By Rebecca Ann Hughes with AP Published on 09/02/2024 - 14:59 Share this article Comments Finnair says their voluntary weigh-in policy is improving flight safety. On Monday, one European airline started inviting passengers to ‘weigh in’ before flights. Finnish airline Finnair is asking...

France ups language level for residency: Here are the best European countries for English speakers Between 91 and 93 per cent of Dutch people saying they are able to hold a conversation in English. By Rebecca Ann Hughes Published on 07/02/2024 - 14:00•Updated 16:31 Share this article Comments Some European countries require language proficiency even for residency. If you are an English speaker planning to move...