German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has met with Moldovan President Maia Sandu, with Berlin offering to help the country weather a fuel crisis. Some of Moldova's political difficulties mirror those in neighboring Ukraine.
Published in the journal Current Biology, dogs shed tears on being reunited with their owner after five to seven hours. Researchers also plan to study whether dogs produce tears when reunited with other canine pals.
Being nude in saunas is normal in Germany, but for people who come from elsewhere, like DW journalist Sarah Hucal, from the USA, it can take some getting used to.
Classic fairy tales are being revisited and diverse characters added. But even H.C. Andersen and the Brothers Grimm modified stories to reflect the values of their time.