Global hits, local heroes: Covid-19 jabs around the world
More than six billion doses of anti-Covid vaccines have been given around the world. This is an overview of more than 20 approved vaccines currently in use, and a few that fell by the wayside
Greece to buy French warships in boost for EU defence
France and Greece have signed a multi-billion-euro deal for Athens to buy three French warships, an accord hailed by President Emmanuel Macron as a major boost for the EU's defence ambitions
In Covid’s shadow, HIV on the march in Eastern Europe
In a Bucharest back street, drug addicts rush towards an ambulance handing out free syringes. While the eyes of the world are on the pandemic, the fight against HIV has slowed in Eastern Europe
Key policy hurdles on path to new German government
Climate action, debt brakes, minimum wages and wealth taxes -- what are the main obstacles on the road towards establishing a new German government
Covid treatments: What works, what doesn’t, what might
Overshadowed by the global push for vaccines, the search for treatments for Covid-19 has made steady progress. This is what works, what might work, and what definitely isn't helpful
What happens after the German election?
Germany is bracing for a period of political unpredictability after the Social Democrats narrowly won a general election but faced a rival claim to power from outgoing Chancellor Merkel's conservative camp
Why Europe is facing a surge in energy prices
Prices for gas and electricity are soaring in Europe as winter approaches, forcing governments to react. What are the factors behind this surge in energy prices?
WHO says air pollution kills 7 million a year, toughens guidelines
The WHO strengthens its air quality guidelines, saying air pollution was now one of the biggest environmental threats to human health, causing seven million premature deaths a year
Turn the page on Covid-19? Not so fast, say experts
With global Covid cases declining, many countries are easing restrictions, but experts say it's far too soon to declare victory amid fears of the emergence of new and deadly variants of the virus
Fears of hole in EU heart as German ‘Queen of Europe’ departs
Angela Merkel's exit from the stage is sparking fears of a hole at the heart of the European Union during challenging times -- but there are also hopes for a wind of change
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