Environment wins of the week
Good news about the state of the planet might seem to be in short supply but it's out there. Each week DW's environment desk brings you what went right.
South Korea: Ex-President Yoon gets 30 years for sending drones into North Korea
The verdict marks the latest legal blow for South Korea's impeached former leader Yoon Suk Yeol, who has already been sentenced to life in prison earlier this year.
Thai princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after years in coma
The Thai king's eldest daughter has died at the age of 47 after a prolonged illness, the royal palace said in a statement.
World Cup kicks off in Mexico City
Mexico won against South Africa after the opening ceremony in Mexico City which featured Colombian star Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy. Football fans are set for nearly 40 days of action across three countries.
Racist riots break out across United Kingdom
A video of a knife attack sparked racist riots across the Northern Irish capital Belfast on Monday, with violence has now spreading across the United Kingdom. Keir Starmer says there will be "no tolerance" for rioters.
Is there anything GLP-1 agonist drugs cannot do?
Every other month, researchers find new uses for GLP-1 agonist drugs, like Mounjaro and Ozempic — now even as a treatment for substance abuse. It's classic drug repurposing, a technique that saved lives during COVID.
Egypt's delicate balancing act in the Iran war
Cairo faces criticism from its Gulf allies that support against Iran has been lacking. But Egypt's priority is to shield its fragile economy from the fallout of a widening conflict.
