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BUSINESS 'Super Mario' turns 40: Gaming's greatest triumph Arthur Sullivan 07/14/2023July 14, 2023 July 14 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of "Mario Bros.", the video game that drove a multibillion-dollar industry and cemented the appeal of one of the most iconic pop culture characters in history. https://p.dw.com/p/4Trzj An image from the game Super Mario Bros released in 1985 Friday marks the 40th anniversary of...

Back to homepage / Europe HOUR BY HOUR 🔴 Live: S. Korean president vows to boost non-lethal military aid for Ukraine on visit to Kyiv South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol pledged Saturday to "expand the scale" of his country's humanitarian and non-lethal military assistance to Ukraine after a summit with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. Yoon made a surprise visit to...

Europe weather: Highest temperatures yet to come as tourists left stranded outside Greek landmark Temperatures are set to rocket to 12C (53.6F) above average in some areas of Italy, while Cyprus is set to battle 43C. Saturday 15 July 2023 05:26, UK Listen to this article 0:00 / 4:45 1X BeyondWords Audio created using AI assistance Acropolis closes early as Athens swelters in heat.0:39 Play Video - Acropolis...

POLITICSNIGERIA Nigeria's population boom: Path to poverty or prosperity? Mimi Mefo Takambou 16 hours ago16 hours ago Nigeria's population is growing at an exponential rate. Harnessing the potential of youth is possible if the right measures are taken, experts say. Otherwise, the country's problems could grow worse. https://p.dw.com/p/4TiEe Bird's eye view of a market in Lagos Nigeria's population is set to double to more than...

POLITICSUNITED STATES OF AMERICA US Court pauses Biden officials' social media restrictions 5 hours ago5 hours ago The blocked order alleged that US government officials coerced social media companies into censoring posts that could increase vaccine hesitancy. A panel of judges will decide whether to keep the order on hold. https://p.dw.com/p/4TwBh US President Joe Biden giving a thumbs up while wearing sunglasses; beside him...

SOCIETYUNITED STATES OF AMERICA Jesse Jackson to step down from his civil rights group 2 hours ago2 hours ago The longtime US civil rights leader plans to step down as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Rev. Jesse Jackson has long been a powerful voice in American politics. https://p.dw.com/p/4TwGc Reverend Jesse Jackson looks on, as US President Joe Biden delivers an economic policy speech...

POLITICSSYRIA UN calls Syria cross-border aid conditions 'unacceptable' 32 minutes ago32 minutes ago Millions of people living in the rebel-held region, several of whom fled the rule of President Bashar al-Assad, will be affected if the UN fails to resume humanitarian aid there. https://p.dw.com/p/4TwKv Workers unload bags of aid at a warehouse near the Syrian Bab al-Hawa border crossing with Turkey The UN had pre-positioned...

POLITICSGLOBAL ISSUES What happens if Russia blocks the Ukraine grain deal? Silja Thoms 07/01/2023July 1, 2023 The grain agreement between Ukraine and Russia was meant to secure the global export of Ukrainian grain. It is now on the verge of being terminated. What would that mean? https://p.dw.com/p/4Su7T Grain being harvested in a field in the region of Odesa in southern Ukraine. Ukrainian grain is crucial...

POLITICSTURKEY Erdogan claims Putin agreed to renew Black Sea grain deal 12 hours ago12 hours ago The Turkish president said he and Vladimir Putin are "on the same page" when it comes to extending the Black Sea grain deal. The Kremlin, however, said no announcement had been made. https://p.dw.com/p/4Tvcp The Joint Coordination Centre officials are seen onboard Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship Razoni, carrying Ukrainian...

Back to homepage / France ON THE GROUND ‘Building bridges’ in a Parisian suburb amid unrest fears From our special correspondent in Malakoff – A team of social workers tasked with preventing public disorder in the Paris suburb of Malakoff did the rounds ahead of Bastille Day after weeks of rioting. On a sunny weekend evening, the modus operandi of engaging with...

OpenAI's ChatGPT under investigation by Federal Trade Commission The probe is the latest threat faced by OpenAI - it is already being sued by two authors and comedian Sarah Silverman. Sarah Taaffe-Maguire Business reporter @taaffems Friday 14 July 2023 09:05, UK Listen to this article 0:00 / 2:05 1X BeyondWords Audio created using AI assistance The Federal Trade Commission building is seen in Washington on March 4, 2012. Image: The Federal...

Passenger drop-off fees increased at more than a third of UK airports London's Stansted Airport remains the most expensive airport to drop off passengers, with people being charged £7 for 15 minutes. Thursday 13 July 2023 08:44, UK Listen to this article 0:00 / 1:51 1X BeyondWords Audio created using AI assistance Terminal 3 of Heathrow Airport, London, advising of the new drop-off charge Why you can...

Lisa Marie Presley: Singer 'died of complications from weight loss surgery' The 54-year-old, the only child of rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley, had complained of stomach pain on the day that she died, according to a report by Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner. James Robinson Sky News reporter @thejournojames Friday 14 July 2023 07:56, UK Listen to this article 0:00 / 4:08 1X BeyondWords Audio created using...

Live Europe heatwave - latest: Temperatures set to hit record 48C - with Cerberus expected to spread to northern parts of continent The Cerberus heatwave is gripping Europe, with reports of tourists collapsing across the continent and a man dying in northern Italy. Temperatures could exceed the record 48.8C noted in Sicily in August 2021, with peaks expected today. Friday 14 July...