Helene Fischer fans were horrified to see her being carried off stage bleeding after her accident back in June. Now she has recovered and, after a summer break, she's back on tour again.

Sabine reports on some newsworthy events, including a new opportunity for young people in Germany and France and developments in Russia.

This edition of Yabla's "slow news" looks at events that have taken place in England, the US, Germany, and Uganda.

In this video, you will learn advanced vocabulary related to the weather, and in particular how to talk about winter weather.

What is the current situation in France regarding the coronavirus? What are the new regulations? Alina gives us the latest.

They organize beds, food, and tickets: In Berlin, numerous volunteers are helping Ukrainians who are fleeing the war. The volunteers assist the refugees at Berlin's Central Station, among other locations. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Off the coast of Washington State, three pregnant killer whales have been spotted. Alina explains why this is so special and important.

In order for zoo animals to stay healthy, their skin, hooves, and horns need regular upkeep. In this video we visit Safariland Stukenbrock, where zookeepers care for elephants, rhinos, and bison – and develop special bonds with them through the grooming rituals. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

This satirical commercial for the made-up company TOYtschland takes a critical look at Germany's arms exports to nations embroiled in conflicts outside of the EU.

Sixty or so years from now, how will today’s twentysomethings look back on the heroic sacrifices they made when they abstained from partying (and sat on their asses at home) during the coronavirus pandemic? Find out with the German government’s new gag PSA, which was released with the hashtag #specialheroes.

"Luke, I am your father." The biggest Star Wars fan conference in the world takes place in Essen, Germany. Watch this video for some extra-terrestrial fun! (video copyright DPA)

Thomas Raudnitzky from RheinMain TV reports from the Hanau techno festival “Love Family Park” but still manages to give the weather for the Rhine/Main area.

Paula presents November's news. There are reports on immigration, sports, and—once again—extreme weather.

The biggest news stories this October concern scientific breakthroughs and conflict in the Middle East.

Here's the August news round-up in slow German. Topics include inflation and the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.