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Merkel: EU reforms to include single eurozone budget

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her French counterpart have vowed to introduce a single eurozone budget and emergency funding as part of far-reaching reforms. They also agreed to reduce the refugee flow to Europe. Go to article

Trump team keeps misrepresenting Germany 14m ago

The Nazis "were keeping Jews from leaving the country," Jeff Sessions has claimed. Meanwhile, US President Trump doubled-down on false claims about rising crime in Germany due to immigration.

Syrian admits assault on man wearing kippah 7h ago

A man wearing a kippah at the trial in Berlin (picture-alliance/dpa/P. Zinken)

The attack on two men wearing kippahs — also known as yarmulkes — on a street in Berlin caused outrage in Germany. The suspect is in court on charges of hate speech and grievous bodily harm.

Hungary to vote on Soros bill despite EU plea 40m ago

An government billboard reads Stop Soros, says he wants to transplant millions from Africa and the Middle East in Budapest (Reuters/B. Szabo)

The legislation would criminalize aid to illegal immigrants and is punishable with up to one year in jail. Hungary chose to consider the bill before the European Comission was able to submit its conclusion on it.

Young girl's death wakes Japan up to child abuse 4h ago

Japan Symbolbild Schulkinder (picture-alliance/NurPhoto/R. Atrero de Guzman)

Yua Funato was repeatedly beaten and starved, but the pleading messages she left her mother and stepfather have shaken a nation that used to pride itself on the importance of family and community. Julian Ryall reports.

Trump amps up China dispute with new tariffs 9h ago

Containers are seen at the Yangshan Deep Water Port (Reuters/Aly Song)

US President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs on Chinese imports, raising fears of an escalating trade war. Trump threatened further sanctions should China — which accuses the US of "blackmail" — retaliate.

Dutch police use DNA to bust 3 IS suspects 48m ago

Police block access to Avenue de Caserne in Etterbeek during a reconstruction of the Maelbeek terrorist attack, Brussels,

Authorities in the Netherlands have detained three men using DNA evidence found at a weapons cache in France. The arrests were linked to a Parisian apartment rented by a French jihadist.

CAR: Boris Becker's passport is fake 1h ago

The Central African Republic says the diplomatic passport Boris Becker holds "is a fake." But a copy of the passport obtained by DW seems to counter some claims by CAR.

Dutch court dismisses Brexpat rights case 2h ago

Chris, Molly and Deborah Williams, three U.K. nationals living in the Netherlands pose for a photographer outside a district court in Amsterdam,

Dutch judges have rejected a bid by British expats seeking to take a landmark case on their rights as EU citizens after Brexit. The court ruled that the claims were "too vague" to be considered by Luxembourg judges.

Bayer's remorse? Monsanto trial opens 2h ago

Bottles of Roundup herbicide, a product of Monsanto

German chemical giant Bayer’s $63 billion purchase of US firm Monsanto is the largest ever by a German of a non-German company. But Bayer also takes on Monsanto’s problems, which the trial of Lee Johnson highlights.

Le Pen ordered to repay €300,000 6h ago

The EU funds Le Pen has been ordered to repay relate to money she claimed for a parliamentary secretary. The court said Le Pen "has not been able to prove that her assistant performed actual work for her."

Poland vs. Senegal, live updates

Russland WM 2018 Polen gegen Senegal (Reuters/K. Pfaffenbach)

The last two teams are about to lurch into action at the World Cup. Poland and Senegal square off at Moscow's Spartak Stadium. Sadio Mane and Robert Lewandowski will expect to focus heavily for their teams.

Japan topple 10-man Colombia 4h ago

Russland WM 2018 Kolumbien gegen Japan (Reuters/J. Cairnduff)

Bundesliga duo Shinji Kagawa and Yuya Osako both got themselves on the scoresheet as Japan triumphed over ten-man Colombia. They become the first Asian team to ever beat a South American side at the World Cup.

Germany reflective after Mexico defeat 59m ago

Fußball WM 2018 Gruppe F Deutschland - Mexiko (Reuters/A. Schmidt)

Germany's captain revealed on Tuesday that Germany's players have been doing a lot of talking to each other. This team must get better, but the most encouraging thing for Germany fans is that the players know it.

Rapper XXXTentacion shot dead 6h ago

USA Rapper XXXTentacion (picture-alliance/MPI04/MediaPunch)

US star rapper XXXTentacion, who attracted controversy after multiple accusations of domestic violence and allegations about hateful music, has been shot dead in Florida in connection with an apparent robbery.

Yemen: Gov't forces storm Hodeida airport 4h ago

Armored vehicles of the pro-government coalition heading to Hodeida Airport (Getty Images/AFP/N. Hassan)

The pro-government Saudi-led coalition has said they have recovered most of the strategic airport from the Houthi rebels. The city of Hodeida had been under Houthi control since late 2014.

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Brexit Diaries 38: (Un-)Happy Brexit Day

Theresa’s magic money tree, broken promises and the boomerang, preaching Brexit and sucking at the teat in Europe: Two years after the referendum, smoke and mirrors still obscure the Brexit view.

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French author Edouard Louis: Why Macron will lead voters to the far right

France overlooks its lower class, Edouard Louis tells DW. The literary star defies his country's elites and social taboos with his autobiographical novels, including his latest, History of Violence — now out in English.

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Garfield turns 40

"I am hungry. Therefore I am." As the world's favorite impertinent cat celebrates his 40th birthday, here's a look back at Garfield's story, some of his best quotes — and a few other fellow cult cats.

Deutschland Klimaziele der EU- Schriftzug «CO2» brennt (picture-alliance/dpa/U. Anspach)

Europe's worst climate change performers

A new ranking shows how European countries stack up on climate protection. How does your country compare?

Cecilia Malmström (picture-alliance/EPA/S. Lecocq)

Australia and EU eye new trade deal

The first round in trade negotiations between the EU and Australia has kicked off. As protectionism spreads, Canberra is keen to tie the 28-nation bloc into a deal that would open EU markets to its cheese, wine and meat.

Büste von Weltfußballer Cristiano Ronaldo (picture-alliance/dpa/Atlantico Press)

Ridiculed Ronaldo statue replaced

After months of mirth, the airport in the star's hometown has replaced a bronze statue of its favorite son. The original work by a local artist has been swapped for a new likeness made by a Spanish sculptor.