From the Middle East conflict to the US presidential election, North Korea’s new tactical ballistic missile and floods and fires in Europe, dpa International presents its Pictures of the Week.
Nearly 500 migrants rescued off the Canary Islands
Spanish sea rescue vessels picked up nearly 500 migrants from Africa near the Canary Islands during the night, they said on Friday. More than 300 people were taken on board the search and rescue ship Guardamar Calliope and brought to the port city of L…
Leverkusen coach Alonso to use little time between games effectively
With little time between the Champions League game against Feyenoord and the Bundesliga match against VfL Wolfsburg, coach Xabi Alonso’s goal is to prepare his Bayer Leverkusen team both physically and mentally for the upcoming challenge. Leverkusen de…
Portugal observes day of national mourning after seven die in wildfires
Portugal has declared a day of national mourning to mark the deaths of seven who died in wildfires that have burned through the country’s west coast. According to official figures, there were five fatalities and 161 injured, 12 of them seriously. Civil…
Nearly 500 migrants rescued off the Canary Islands
Spanish sea rescue vessels picked up nearly 500 migrants from Africa near the Canary Islands during the night, they said on Friday. More than 300 people were taken on board the search and rescue ship Guardamar Calliope and brought to the port city of L…
Leverkusen coach Alonso to use little time between games effectively
With little time between the Champions League game against Feyenoord and the Bundesliga match against VfL Wolfsburg, coach Xabi Alonso’s goal is to prepare his Bayer Leverkusen team both physically and mentally for the upcoming challenge. Leverkusen de…
EU Commission to provide Ukraine with a new loan of up to €35 billion
The European Commission is to provide Ukraine with a new loan of up to €35 billion ($39 billion), European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in Kiev on Friday. “Relentless Russian attacks means Ukraine needs continued EU support,” von…
Alonso says ‘players must be heard’ over packed football schedule
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said he understands the criticism from players over the packed football schedule and that they have to be heard. This week, Manchester City midfielder Rodri suggested players could strike over the increasing fixture c…
It’s not too late: Why autumn is the best time to plant
While you may think that spring is the ideal time to plant, many plants, including perennials, will be grateful for a head start if you plant them in the autumn. German gardener Oliver Fink, chairman of the Association of Garden Tree Nurseries, is conv…
California Lawmakers Think They Can Outsmart AI
Quotation compilations are filled with jabs at lawmakers, as deep thinkers complain about the cravenness, venality and opportunism of politicians. Journalist H.L. Mencken complained that a “good politician is quite as unthinkable as an honest burglar.”…