Doping in sports is nothing new. Athletes at the Enhanced Games will know the risks — severe injury, even paralysis. But bioethicists are also concerned we're opening the gates to altering our fundamental human biology.

As NATO foreign ministers gather in Sweden, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has made it clear Berlin is ready to take on a greater leadership role in the alliance.

A record number of climbers have scaled Mount Everest from the Nepali side in a single day. Despite increasing congestion at the peak, Nepali authorities have sold a record number of climbing permits.

The AfD looks set to take power in a German state for the first time. In a DW exclusive, the frontrunner in Saxony-Anhalt, has outlined his plans to detain immigrants, revamp the school system, and relations with Russia.

The tax cut aims to ease the burden on the aviation industry and make flying slightly cheaper. However, some experts warn it is unlikely to have a meaningful impact on ticket prices.

Germany no longer believes it can play a mediating role in the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. Instead, the German government is working to strengthen its ties with the Gulf states.

Germany no longer believes it can play a mediating role in the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. Instead, the German government is working to strengthen its ties with the Gulf states.

Health experts have warned the world is seeing just the "top of the iceberg" as the deadly Ebola outbreak spreads. Meanwhile, India and the African Union have postponed a scheduled summit due to the health emergency.

Never before has a chair of the US Federal Reserve been so controversial. Who is Kevin Warsh? Can he preserve the Fed's independence, or will he become Donald Trump's puppet?

Never before has a chair of the US Federal Reserve been so controversial. Who is Kevin Warsh? Can he preserve the Fed's independence, or will he become Donald Trump's puppet?

A Turkish court has allowed DW reporter Alican Uludag to leave detention as his contentious trial opens. He is accused of having "insulted" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which in Turkey can carry a jail sentence.

A Chinese cybersecurity expert has revealed to DW details of China's new high-tech policing. From ski resort facial recognition to seats on a train, the system can track anyone and compile a "holistic profile."

SpaceX is launching history's biggest public listing, propelling Elon Musk's wealth into the stratosphere. DW explores whether the firm's out-of-this-world ambitions are truly cosmic or another black hole for investors.

Latvia's military said NATO planes responded to at least one drone flying in its airspace. It's the latest in a string of such incidents in the Baltic, one of which eventually toppled Latvia's government.

Airstrikes in Nigeria led by the US have weakened the so-called Islamic State (IS) terror group. The joint operation shows an expanding US role, but analysts warn of limited long‑term impact and civilian risks.

A Paris appeals court has found Airbus and Air ‌France ⁠guilty ⁠of corporate manslaughter over a 2009 air crash. The disaster in the Atlantic Ocean claimed the lives of all on board Air France Flight 447.

Two years after retiring from international football, Manuel Neuer is back in Germany's 2026 World Cup squad.

Seasonal smog is a major public health problem in Thailand. Long-delayed legislation aims to stop air pollution before it starts, but enforcement could present a problem.

Donald Trump has said he will talk with Taiwan's president about purchasing US arms. The move would break over four decades of protocol and be an affront to China.

The rapid rollout of renewable energy is helping to shift emissions trends, but expected temperature rises remain high as the UN moves to tighten countries' commitments.