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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

US to depart UN Human Rights Council: reports 1h ago

United States Ambassador to the United Nations, at the United Nations Security Council in New York

UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is reportedly set to deliver the verdict along with the secretary of state. The reported move comes just a day after the UNHRC criticized the Trump administration's immigration policies.

NATO chief worried over Russian military tech 1h ago

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speaks during a press conference during a Foreign ministers meeting at the NATO headquarters in Brussels

In an exclusive interview, NATO's secretary general has told DW that NATO needs to adapt in the face of a more assertive Russia. But he has spoken of his wish to improve relations with Moscow.

Trump team keeps misrepresenting Germany 2h 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.

Hungary to vote on Soros bill despite CoE plea 2h 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.

Syrian admits assault on man wearing kippah 9h 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.

Dresden police arrest serial molester 1h ago

Authorities in the eastern city have detained a Syrian man believed to have molested at least nine women. The 33-year-old assailant often followed the women as they left their homes early in the morning.

Young girl's death wakes Japan up to child abuse 6h 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 11h 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.

Trump’s economic boom stalked by trade fears 1h ago

USA Präsident Donald Trump beobachtet totale Sonnenfinsternis ohne Schutzbrille in Washington (picture-alliance/abaca/CNP/S. Ron)

The US economy is in excellent health. Unemployment is very low while consumer and business confidence is at record highs. Is Donald Trump a miracle worker, or is a darker vista waiting over the horizon?

Dutch police use DNA to bust 3 IS suspects 3h 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

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.

Bayer's remorse? Monsanto trial opens 4h 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.

Senegal capitalize on Poland's errors

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

Senegal have blown Group H wide open with a 2-1 win against Poland in Moscow. The first African winner of the competition so far profited from a Polish own goal and a back-pass gone very wrong indeed.

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

Japan topple 10-man Colombia 6h ago

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.

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

Germany reflective after Mexico defeat 3h ago

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 8h 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.

Dutch court dismisses Brexpat rights case 4h 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.

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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.

Zeichentrickkater Garfield (Imago/United Archives)

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.

Royal Ascot Pferderennbahn - Meghan Markle und Prinz Harry (Getty Images/AFP/D. Keal-Olivas)

The posh tradition of the Royal Ascot

It's all about royals, riders and noble horses once again. For the 307th time, the world's most famous and prestigious horse race is taking place on the Royal Ascot Racecourse. Here's a style guide for the event.

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.