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The Honorary Golden Bear pays homage to Helen Mirren. The renowned actress is known for her range and remarkable skill at portraying complex characters.
Japan is still struggling with the trauma left by the devastating 2011 tsunami. A young woman sets off to mend a broken heart – and re-connects with life.
Moving tales: An Iranian woman fighting for survival, a Colombian underdog fighting for his future, and Singaporean migrant workers fighting for their dignity.
Burhan Qurbani turned Alfred Döblin's classic novel ‘Berlin Alexanderplatz’ into a modern-day film. A dark journey through a relentless city.
It’s a fresh start for the 70-year-old Berlin International Film Festival. This year’s special edition brims with timely, fresh and critical questions.
Italy says its confirmed infections have doubled, reaching nearly 1,700. 34 infected people have now died there. In many countries, governments are trying to stem the spread of the virus by banning large gatherings in the most affected regions.
South Africa's biggest soccer match celebrated its 50th anniversary when Kaizer Chiefs travelled to Orlando Pirates. 90, 000 people packed the stadium for the Soweto derby – and produced an atmosphere that was both ferocious and friendly.
A day after the US and the Taliban signed a long-negotiated deal to end the Afghan war, the road to peace has hit a snag. Afghanistan's president Ashraf Ghani says he will not commit to freeing thousands of Taliban prisoners – a key part of the deal.
Chocolate reduces stress. Fish stimulates the brain. Is there any truth to such popular beliefs? The findings of researchers around the world say yes: It appears we really are what we eat.
In Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his left-of-center challenger Benny Gantz are running neck and neck in opinion polls. The country is voting for the third time in less than a year, as neither side had enough seats to form a government.
Democratic primary voters in the US state of South Carolina gave former Vice-President Joe Biden a convincing win, with his rival Bernie Sanders finishing a distant second. Biden's victory boosts his campaign after poor results in other states.
Directors from Iran face strict state restrictions, but they nevertheless manage to creatively bypass them. These 10 filmmakers' works have obtained international critical acclaim despite the obstacles.
The prestigious Golden and Silver Bears have been handed out at the Berlin Film Festival. Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof was awarded the Berlinale’s top prize, the Golden Bear, for his film 'There Is No Evil'
Migrants in Turkey rushed to frontiers with the EU after Ankara said it would no longer hold them back. Greece and Bulgaria boosted border security, leaving thousands trapped in no-man's land. DW's Julia Hahn reports from the Turkish-Greek border.
Police in Russia have been cracking down sharply on protests in recent months, prompting concerned mothers to campaign against what they see as the government's heavy-handed tactics. Moscow has had several Mothers' Marches already. DW's Emily Sherwin has this report.
Trump's visit comes amid trade tensions with Delhi, though both sides want to move on. The US wants India to partly open up its dairy markets. That’s unlikely to go down well in the world’s largest milk-producing nation.
After a shooting rampage that killed friends and family members, Hanau's immigrant community is looking for solutions to prevent a similar crime from occurring again. Can they rely on the state to protect them or should they take matters into their own hands?
Hoping for a better life in Europe, many people are still undertaking the perilous journey from northern Africa across the Mediterranean Sea. DW reporter Miodrag Soric went onboard the "Ocean Viking," a ship that rescues migrants off the Libyan coast.
The coronavirus continues to expand to wider and wider circles. Authorities across the globe are implementing a range of containment measures to stop the spread of the virus. In France, the government has imposed a temporary ban on indoor public gatherings of more than 5,000 people.
The Golden Bear for best film goes to Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof for "There Is No Evil." Here are the award-winning films of the 70th Berlin International Film Festival.
Migrants at Turkey’s border with Greece find themselves being used as pawns in a wider political game.
The red carpet stars, perspectives from behind the scenes and the latest controversies: Discover every day the trending topics at the Berlin International Film Festival.
The Austrian photographer Stefan Draschan finds his motifs in the world's museums. Chase tag takes the children's game to another level. And in Matera caves have been turned into luxury accommodation.