Kitsch or cult? Since the major role of a garden gnome in the (ironically French) film Amélie, and the trial of artist Ottmar Hörl for his garden gnome giving a Nazi salute, gnomes have been a constant presence in the media. Protest gnomes giving the middle finger or baring their behind have led to court trials, and judging from a few of these dirty little gnomes in the video, you can see why! Viel Spaß!

The German national soccer team is making a clear statement on human rights in anticipation of the 2022 World Cup. Additionally, BioNTech/Pfizer are now testing their vaccine on younger children.

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

In this edition of Yabla News, Alina gives us an overview of the coronavirus variants that have appeared so far in Germany and how they differ from each other.

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

It goes without saying that the World Cup in Qatar has dominated the headlines, as has the climate summit in Egypt. But what's the deal with Germany's new Bürgergeld scheme? Watch this video to find out.

How has the beginning of the year 2023 been in Germany? Paula summarizes the most important events clearly and understandably for you.

Apart from compulsory military service, the debate about climate neutrality is one of the most important political issues in Germany at the moment. What decisions need to be made? How can the energy reform succeed?

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

The news in April focuses on the energy supply situation in Germany and the policies of the Minister of the Interior, Nancy Faeser.

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

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

From politics to extreme weather, here's the news from Germany from July of 2023.

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

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