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Global police sting topples 'Ghost' criminal messaging app
A total of 51 suspects were arrested, 38 in Australia, where the app's creator resides.
When a simple wasp sting becomes life-threatening
For those with insect venom allergies, a wasp sting can cause fatal anaphylactic shock.
UK Environment Minister Zac Goldsmith quits, rebukes PM
The minister said he was leaving due to government's "apathy" and said Rishi Sunak is "uninterested" in the environment.
Bach Festival 2023: Cantatas for eternity
Three hundred years ago, Johann Sebastian Bach came to Leipzig as cantor. The Bachfest celebrated this extensively.
Police arrest 288 in international 'dark web' drug sting
Europol said thousands of dark web customers around the world could now face prosecution as a result of the sting.
International sting brings down major dark web marketplace
Dubbed "Operation Cookie Monster," Wednesday's sting involved 17 nations and resulted in 120 arrests.
Brad Pitt makes surprise debut as sculptor at Finland gallery
Sylvester Stallone paints, while Tom Hanks is crazy about typewriters. Many stars have unexpected passions.
How the world has united in song via #StandWithUkraine
From national anthems to rock ballads by Sting or John Lennon, musicians worldwide are showing their support.
German machinery maker feels sting of sanctions
Restrictions on doing business with Russia are having a ripple effect across Germany.
Suspected hackers nabbed in European sting
Investigators from four European countries have made arrests in raids targeting groups behind ransomware attacks.
Sting releases new album as he turns 70
As he turns 70, the former frontman of The Police presents his fans with a new album, "The Bridge."
Trojan Shield: Europol details massive organized crime sting
Law enforcement agencies around the world have made hundreds of arrests using data from an FBI-developed messaging app.
Belgian police swoop in on organized drug crime
The federal prosecutor has said a police operation of unprecedented scale has been taking place across the country.
Nico Rosberg: Making the future green
2016 F1 world champ Nico Rosberg now races against climate change with his Greentech festival.
International sting on darknet drug trafficking networks
An operation by US and European police agencies has led to the arrests of more than 170 suspected online criminals.
Why Bach is still Germany's star composer
The most famous classical composer has inspired biographies and has many fans. But what was he like as a person?
Dance away those coronavirus blues
"Without music, life would be a mistake." Friedrich Nietzsche knew what he was talking about.
Legendary lunar-inspired pop songs
For all the odes to love under moonlight, there's also a dark side to songs referencing the moon.
Austria to hold snap elections in September
Chancellor Kurz called for fresh elections after a corruption scandal ensnared his vice chancellor.
Sting guitarist Dominic Miller on 'Absinthe'
Mention the name Dominic Miller and guitarists will prick up their ears. He talks about his new album, Sting and Brexit.
Jellyfish force Australian beaches to close
Authorities say there have been three times as many recorded stings as there were last year.
Teachers fined for brutal wasp sting treatment
Two teachers in Germany landed themselves in hot water with their method for treating a student's wasp sting.
Don't you dare sting me!
Conservationists in South Africa are placing beehives in marula trees to protect them from bee-fearing elephants.
Metallica wins 'Nobel Prize' for music
US heavy metal band Metallica and an Afghan music institute are the winners of the prestigious Polar Music Prize.
High Five: Musicians performing badly
From Sting to Serge Gainsbourg and Nena, here are five comically bad big screen appearances by musicians.
High Five: 5 musicians performing badly
Whether opera stars or pop idols, when famous musicians take to the big stage, it's not always crowned with success.
'Every scorpion researcher has been stung'
Namibian scorpion researcher Martin Handjaba tells DW how he handles his venomous friends - and what can go wrong.
5 musicians who've bombed at acting
When famous musicians test their skills in front of the camera, it doesn't always turn out to be a success.
5 musicians who've bombed at acting
When famous musicians test their skills in front of the camera, it doesn't always turn out to be a success.
Berlin environment blog
Malicious and maligned, nettles are a pain. Maybe it's time to give them another chance. Maybe?
5 European stars whose first jobs might surprise you
Before being catapulted to fame, many stars pursued more conventional career paths.
Sting guitarist Dominic Miller aims for 'harmonic protest'
Known as Sting's side-kick, Dominic Miller's latest solo album is about truth and protest. DW met him in Cologne.
Nearly 200 'money mules' held in Europe-wide sting
Police forces across Europe and the US have arrested 178 people as part of a money laundering crackdown.
Survivors return as Sting reopens Bataclan
Scores of traumatized survivors have revisited the reopened Bataclan concert hall a year after the Paris attacks.
New voice, familiar sound: Sting surprises with '57th & 9th'
Sting returns to good old rock and roll reminiscent of his Police days - while his voice has matured.
Sting to reopen Paris' Bataclan
Sting is set to reopen the Bataclan concert venue on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the Paris attacks.
Sting concert reopens Bataclan
Paris concert hall Bataclan reopens a year after deadly attack with a Sting concert on Saturday.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe | 11.11.2016
Sting reopens Paris' Bataclan. Designer of the Year 2016. Norway's youngest publisher is just 16!
Sting's Paris Bataclan concert sells out
All 1,000 tickets put on sale for the concert on Saturday sold out "in less than 30 minutes".
Sting to give first concert at Bataclan after Paris attacks
Sting announced he will be giving the first concert at the Bataclan, with proceeds going to the victims' families.
US rebukes Israel over settlement plan
In unusually strong words, the US has accused Israel of breaking its trust over plans for a West Bank settlement.
England boss Allardyce sacked after newspaper sting
England boss Sam Allardyce has been sacked just two months in to the job following an undercover report.
5 celebrities whose real names you probably don't know
We know them as Sting, Bono and Freddie Mercury. But what did their parents call them?
Latest FBI terror sting nabs DC transit cop
The FBI alleges that Nicholas Young attempted to buy electronic messaging credit for "Islamic State."
High Five: 5 European stars with first jobs you probably wouldn't have expected
They became famous as musicians but these celebrities started off with completely different jobs.
Walking in big footsteps: famous musicians and their children
From Dylan to Sinatra: a number of famous musicians have passed their talent down to their children.
Iran uncovers 'un-Islamic' criminal modeling ring
Iranian moral police have uncovered an "un-Islamic" criminal modeling network on the picture sharing website Instagram.
5 European celebrities whose real names you've probably never heard of
Not everyone has a catchy name. That's why many stars, like these five, take on a pseudonym to boost their careers.
Ig Nobel prize 'honors' research on kissing, bee stings
Science is serious business, even when comparing peeing times between different species of mammals.
Fraport expansion stings critics
Frankfurt Airport's operator has defied critics, announcing it is expanding to cope with its flood of passengers.
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