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Poland's Duda to veto law reform after demos

After days of protests, Polish President Andrzej Duda has said he will block bills to reform Poland's judiciary. The opposition claimed the reform was an attack on the courts' independence. Go to article

Still aus dem Video von Katja Keppner Chancenlos? Die Kaste der Dalit in Indien (DW)

Dalits in India still struggle for rights

Bremen Nina Haase und Sumi Somaskanda Station 5 (DW)

Rising poverty in Bremen

Film Valerian - Die Stadt der tausend Planeten von Luc Besson (Universum Film)

A trip to the 28th century

Illustration Geruch (Picture alliance/dpa/O. Berg)

Chinese prefer odor-free new cars

Zigaretten Aschenbecher Symbolbild (Reuters/L. Niesner)

Smoking on patio restricted

Kushner: 'I did not collude with Russia'

White House Senior Adviser Jared Kushner waves as he arrives for his appearance before a closed session of the Senate Intelligence Committee as part of their probe into Russian meddling (Reuters/A.-P.Bernstein)

The US President's son-in-law has spoken to reporters after testifying to the Senate, denying colluding with Russia. Kushner is due to testify at a separate probe into Russian interference tomorrow.

Man goes on chainsaw rampage in Swiss city

Schweiz Amoklauf in Schaffhausen (picture-alliance/Keystone/E. Leanza)

A forest-dwelling loner who attacked several people with a chainsaw in the city of Schaffhausen could have fled to Germany. Authorities sealed off the old town.

'Journalism is being criminalized' in Turkey

Activists release balloons as they gather outside the court in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday July 24, 2017, protesting against the trial of journalists and staff from the Cumhuriyet newspaper, (picture alliance/dpa/abaca/C. Erok)

Turkey has celebrated its annual press freedom day by putting 17 opposition newspaper staff on trial for terrorism. They stand accused of collaborating with the very organizations they had criticized.

German jihadi schoolgirl 'could face Iraqi jail'

Screenshot Linda W. IS Daesh ISIS Deutschland (Youtube)

An Iraqi journalist who interviewed teenage IS bride Linda W. after she was found in Iraq says she might face several years in an Iraqi prison. Linda has said she regrets her decision to go to Iraq and wants to go home.

German carmakers play down collusion claims

Pakistan VW Paradies Rawalpindi (ARD/J Webermann)

Volkswagen has called a special supervisory board meeting for Wednesday to discuss allegations German carmakers operated a cartel, while BMW says its system is "adequate." Shares in the auto sector took a nose dive.

Turkey withdraws 'terror' list of German firms

Bundesministerium des Innern in Berlin (picture-alliance/dpa)

Ankara has officially withdrawn a black list of German companies it accused of funding terrorist organizations in Turkey. But the diplomatic row between the two NATO partners continues to rage.

Turkey looks beyond Germany for tourists

Beachgoers enjoy the sun in Antalya, Turkey

Facing further decline in German visitors due to political tensions, Turkey's tourism industry has already begun courting Middle Eastern and Balkan markets. Diego Cupolo reports from Antalya, Turkey.

Could migration cost Merkel re-election?

Syrian woman holds up a poster of Angela Merkel

Angela Merkel is coming under renewed fire over her refugee policies as Germany's election battleground heats up. Left-wing rival Martin Schulz has added his voice to long-standing criticism from the right.

Opinion: Schulz goes too desperate, too soon

Berlin SPD-Kanzlerkandidat Schulz präsentiert Zukunftsplan (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Gambarini)

With just two months until election day, Martin Schulz must drum up more support if he wants to unseat three-term Chancellor Angela Merkel. But his latest attempt to do so was wrong, says DW's Michaela Küfner.

Charlie Gard's parents give up legal battle

UK Eltern geben juristischen Streit um todkrankes Baby Charlie auf (Reuters/P. Nichols)

Two British parents have given up their legal battle to take their son to the US for experimental treatment. Their lawyer said that "time had run out," judging by the 11-month-old's latest brain scans.

French poll shows dip in popularity for Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron's popularity rating has dropped 10 points in a month, according to an Ifop poll - the biggest decline for a new president since 1995. His prime minister's popularity also dipped.

IMF: 'Economic recovery on firmer footing'

The International Monetary Fund has said it believes in an even broader economic upswing globally in the years ahead. The lender's latest revision of its quarterly growth outlook also bodes well for the eurozone.

Trump son-in-law faces grilling over Russia ties

USA Jared Kushner Berater und Schwiegersohn von Donald Trump (Getty Images/R. Sachs)

Jared Kushner will face questions in probes over possible collusion between the now-president's election campaign and Russia. Ahead of the hearings, he admitted contacts with Russian officials, but denied any wrongdoing.

Anxious immigrants strive for US citizenship

The white board at an immigration class where the students practice for the US citizenship test

Immigrants in the US on temporary visas worry the Trump administration could send them home. New York's Nepalese community, in particular, now sees gaining citizenship as an urgent matter, Maya Shwayder reports.

Alaska mourns Stubbs, cat mayor of Talkeetna

USA Kater Stubbs in Talkeetna (picture-alliance/AP Photo/M. Thiessen)

A small Alaska town has lost its feline mayor after nearly two decades. Until he died at just over 20 years old, Mayor Stubbs liked to drink a cocktail of water and catnip from a margarita glass.

Police upgrade threat from Reichsbürger

Zeitschrift Deutsche Polizei - Thema Reichsbürger (picture-alliance/dpa/J. Lübke)

Police say Reichsbürger and allied far-right movements could commit violent terrorism, German media report. There are an estimated 12,800 members of such groups in Germany, according to the domestic intelligence agency.

China, Russia combine navies in Baltic Sea

Russland China Militärübung Marine Militär Wladiwostok (picture-alliance/dpa)

China and Russia are signaling to NATO that they are willing to cooperate militarily and deepen diplomatic ties with joint naval maneuvers currently taking place in the Baltic Sea. Experts say China wants a global navy.

Japan inks defense deal with Germany

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe (left) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Japan is seeking to diversify and expand security partnerships as it faces dual threats posed by an expansionist China and an unpredictable North Korea. Julian Ryall reports from Tokyo.

Perspectives

VW Golf stuck in a wall (picture alliance/dpa/W.Kuenstle)

Opinion: Cartel of cheats

The latest accusations concerning collusion among all major automakers come as a deep shock, says DW's Henrik Böhme.

News Bulletin

Top cat: Alaska mourns Stubbs, feline mayor of Talkeetna

IMF crops 2017 UK growth forecast

Greek party hotspots turning toxic

Poll shows France no longer so sweet on Emmanuel Macron

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Greek party hotspots turning toxic

Thousands of young travelers take to the beaches of Greece each year to find sun, fun and increasingly wreak havoc. But could the death of a US tourist mean the party is over? Anthee Carassava reports from Athens.

Catalan independence may hurt economy

A Catalan separatist flag being flown at a rally

Spanish business leaders think Catalonia's push to split from Spain is negatively affecting the economy, even if the effects are not directly impacting their companies. The economy minister also warned of economc damage.

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Berlin 24/7: Why it's so hard to get married in Berlin 04.06.2017

A herder takes his herd to the daily grazing pasture, early morning. (DW/J.Pasotti)

Mongolia's nomads adapt to climate change

Harsh winters and dry summers are threatening the livelihoods of Mongolia's nomadic herders. Some are banding together to safeguard their herds - and communities - from the extreme conditions.

Top 10 finish for German para athletes in London World Championships

Germany's winning relay team at the London championships

Germany's team has finished with eight gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals at the World Para Athletics Championships in London. China finished top of the overall medals table with a total of 65.

Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee (picture alliance/AP Photo/L.Sladky)

'Un-Islamic' Despacito silenced by Malaysian censors

Malaysia has banned the global hit Despacito from state media for being "obscene" and "un-Islamic." It is the latest case of pop music being censored in Malaysia for affronting the sensibilities of political Islam.

Chicharito, Rodriguez and the social media game

Copa America 2016 Mexiko vs Jamaica Chicharito (Imago/BPI)

New signings bring excitement for fans, hope for clubs and new opportunities for players. But in 2017, it's also what they bring off the pitch that can make a huge difference, as two recent Bundesliga moves show.

Polish President Duda to veto law reform

In an unexpected move, Polish President Duda has said he will block two bills meant to reform Poland's judiciary by increasing the government's influence over the judiciary. Thousands of people across Poland have protested against the reform.