Passage of a law expanding Australia’s spying powers may have global implications for encrypted communications. Critics say the law may unleash unintended consequences. Australia’s Parliament on Thursday passed a controversial bill that will force tech...
As Qatar leaves OPEC, a Troika of Saudi Arabia and non-OPEC members Russia and the US are likely to press ahead with their own interests. So, are the days of OPEC dominance numbered? When the head...
The world’s first genetically modified babies have been born — at least that’s what a Chinese researcher has claimed. This breach of taboo sends a disturbing signal and must not be tolerated, says DW’s Fabian...
The Women Leaders Global Forum in Reykjavik brings together extraordinary women from around the world. A new index shows there’s still much work to be done when it comes to the perception of women in...
Auto giant General Motors will close a number of plants but says that most of the layoffs will be white collar jobs. The company also wants to shift resources away from conventional cars to trucks,...
Limoncella, Etna, Gravenstein — these are just some of the heirloom apples and other crop varieties that Italian organic farmers are growing in a bid to save the country’s vibrant food heritage. Cristiano del Toro...
British firms are struggling with the biggest shortage of EU workers in two decades. A weak pound amid Brexit uncertainty means staying home or other EU states are more fruitful options. Several countries, including the...
By 2050, China wants to be the global technology leader in all key industries. For this to become a reality, it first needs to unleash its full innovative power. The Asian giant is making big...
Europe’s biggest economy shrank 0.2 percent in the third quarter compared to the previous period. Economists are not worried and believe it is just a temporary slip. Germany’s gross domestic product (GDP) shrank 0.2 percent...
German technology giant SAP has agreed to buy Qualtrics International in what will be the company’s second-largest acquisition. Qualtrics offers customer experience software — why is that so important for SAP? Europe’s biggest technology company,...
Hunger levels have been rising for three years in a row, states a new report by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization. In 2017, Africa and South America saw the highest increase. One in nine...
Toyota has picked the region of Silesia in southern Poland as the site for a new car factory. As Europe turns its back on diesel cars, the rush is on for electric and hybrid cars...