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Giuseppe Conte named as pick to be Italy's prime minister

Giuseppe Conte has been chosen by a coalition of two populist parties as its pick to be Italy's next prime minister. The move could set Italy on a collision course with the EU. Go to article

Italy: The political populist odd couple 3h ago

The anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and far-right League are on the verge of forming the new Italian government having promised a "revolution." DW looks at Italy’s potential first populist coalition.

Italy's new government: the key players 8h ago

Italy is inching closer to forming a goverment after March 4 elections. Tipped to lead the populist coalition is an unknown law professor who will have to manage an unwieldy alliance bent on radical reforms.

'IS' leaves last pocket of Damascus 0m ago

For the first time in seven years, all of wider Damascus is now under government control. Islamists have abandoned the city of al-Hajar al-Aswad, south of the capital.

Pompeo's Iran plan to deepen chasm with EU 1h ago

Mike Pompeo US Außenminister (picture-alliance/AP Photo/J. S. Applewhite)

The secretary of state has outlined a hard-line Iran strategy that is likely to deepen the chasm between the EU and US. Analysts and former US officials say the plan is incoherent and dangerous.

Barack and Michelle Obama ink Netflix deal 14m ago

The couple have agreed to a multi-year production deal that includes films and series. Michelle Obama said she hoped to use the platform "to promote greater empathy and understanding between peoples."

UK government 'turns a blind eye' to dirty Russian money 15m ago

London Parlamentsgebäude (picture alliance/dpa/S.Rousseau)

A parliamentary committee in United Kingdom released a report saying the British government is being undermined by the laundering of proceeds of Russian corruption. The money finances Moscow's agressive foreign policcy.

Parents fined for starting kids' vacation early 8h ago

Police at Frankfurt Airport (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Arnold)

Police at a German airport have fined parents for going on vacation before the official start of school holidays. School attendance is compulsory in Germany.

Burundi approves extended presidential term 19m ago

Voters in Burundi have backed reforms that would allow President Pierre Nkurunziza to stay in power until 2034.

Who will stop Pierre Nkurunziza? 2h ago

Burundi's Nkurunziza has joined a club of power-hungry men in Africa. Can African youth stop this trend?

Gina Haspel becomes first woman to head CIA

US President Donald Trump and CIA Director Gina Haspel (picture-alliance/AP Photo/E. Vucci)

President Trump praised Gina Haspel as she was sworn in as the new head of the CIA. She's the first woman to head the agency, but her nomination was overshadowed by allegations she was involved in torture programs.

Holstein Kiel v Wolfsburg — Bundesliga playoff 0m ago

Fußball Bundesliga Relegation VfL Wolfsburg - Holstein Kiel (Getty Images/Bongarts/A. Grimm)

Wolfsburg put themselves in the driver's seat with a 3-1 win on home turf last week. Now they travel to Holstein Kiel's small but fiery stadium seeking to secure their place in Germany's top division. Don't miss a kick.

Will Trump offer Kim a deal like Iran got? 7h ago

Trump and Kim Jong Un (Reuters/K. Lamarque/KCNA)

The slated meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un raises lots of questions, like: Which national leader will be better prepared? DW asked a former US special envoy for North Korea and other analysts to weigh in.

Asylum scandal for German refugee agency 10h ago

BAMF in Nuremberg (picture-alliance/dpa/D. Karmann)

Germany's migration office reportedly knew about improper asylum decisions in its Bremen branch earlier than previously admitted. Migration officials in Bremen are suspected of taking bribes to approve applications.

WHO now 'better placed' to fight Ebola 2h ago

A health worker sprays a visitor with chlorine at a hospital preparing to receive suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters/K. Katombe)

The UN agency has said an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is concerning, but the outlook is better than in 2014. The comments came as the DRC kicked off a vaccination campaign to contain the virus.

Zimbabwe applies to rejoin Commonwealth 2h ago

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa (picture-alliance/AP Photo/T. Mukwazhi)

Zimbabwe has applied to re-join the British Commonwealth and invited observers to attend its general elections. The move is a major step towards re-engaging with the international community after Robert Mugabe's ouster.

Sweden issues Cold War-style conflict guide 16m ago

"If Crisis or War Comes" advises Swedes on rationing, propaganda and clean water. Although Sweden has not fought in a military conflict for 200 years, it has been increasingly concerned about Russian aggression.

Lima Group recalls Venezuela ambassadors 4h ago

Nicolas Maduro speaks on a podium (Reuters/C.G. Rawlins)

A group of countries from the Americas says it will scale down diplomatic relations with Venezuela after what it described as an illegitimate presidential election. The 14 states have pledged to recall their ambassadors.

Bangladesh's 'Philippine-style' war on drugs 4h ago

Bangladeshi security forces have intensified their crackdown on drug dealers (bdnews24.com)

Security forces have killed at least 22 alleged dealers in the past few days. The anti-drug operations, which some experts say are similar to the raids in the Philippines, have been slammed by rights activists.

Paraguay opens embassy in Jerusalem 8h ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he stands next to Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes

Paraguay is the third country after the United States and Guatemala to move its embassy to the disputed city. The status of Jerusalem remains a major hurdle to a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians.

Commonwealth athletes seek asylum in Australia 5h ago

The Cameroon team marches into Carrara Stadium for the opening ceremony for the 2018 Commonwealth Games

About 250 competitors from Africa who arrived in Australia to take part in the Gold Coast Games have overstayed their visas, far more than initial expectations. Fifty of them are on the run from immigration authorities.

DW Perspectives

Tragedy and transparency 20.05.2018

The transparency relatives need following Cuba's plane crash is by no means a given, the blogger Yoani Sánchez writes.

'IS' leaves last pocket of Damascus

Royal wedding: German broadcaster ZDF accused of racism in its coverage

Hitler teeth test dispels myths of Nazi leader's survival

German police fine parents at airport for taking children out of school early

Greece-Macedonia name dispute compromise faces stiff opposition 5h ago

Alexander the Great statue with Macedonian flag

Macedonia must resolve its decadeslong naming quarrel with Greece in order to facilitate EU accession talks. But a new proposal discussed by the countries' leaders still faces a host of hurdles.

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Lava erupts on near Pahoa during ongoing eruptions of the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii (Reuters/T. Sylvester)

Hawaii volcano lava hits ocean

Lava from the erupting Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island has now blocked a highway and entered the ocean, officials said. A man was also seriously injured after his leg was struck by lava.

Britain’s Prince Harry gestures next to his wife Meghan as they ride a horse-drawn carriage after their wedding ceremony at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle

Royal wedding: German broadcaster ZDF accused of racism in its coverage

ZDF commentators consistently described Meghan Markle and her guests as "exotic" and were fascinated by her black hair. The public broadcaster has been roundly condemned by news outlets and people on social media.

Royal Wedding dresses down the years

The most important detail for royal watchers on May 19 will be what Meghan Markle wears when she marries Prince Harry. Here's a look at some of the styles her predecessors have chosen.

A battle over religion, power and territory

A regional conflict turned into one of the worst wars in world history. The Thirty Years' War began as a religious war 400 years ago and became an epic struggle for supremacy in Europe.

Demonstrators stand in front of an occupied house on Bornsdorfer Strasse in Neukölln

Squatters occupy series of Berlin buildings

As Berlin grapples with rising property prices, scores of squatters have taken over several residential buildings. In response, the owner of one empty building was willing to grant them a lease — with certain conditions.

Fussball DFB Pokal Finale 2018 FC Bayern München - Eintracht Frankfurt (picture-alliance/SvenSimon/F. Hoermann)

Bayern Munich face criticism after controversial German Cup finale

Jupp Heynckes’ last game in charge of Bayern Munich ended in the shadow of his successor. Far from celebrating a double win, the 73-year-old was forced to discuss VAR controversy and defend his side's post-match actions.

Hitler teeth test dispels myths of Nazi leader's survival

An examination of Adolf Hitler's dental remains has removed any doubt that he did indeed die in 1945. The tale of the Führer's teeth is a story not only of the top Nazi's demise, but of Cold War propaganda and cruelty.