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Britain raises threat level to 'critical'

Armed forces will be deployed to key locations across Britain following a deadly terrorist attack claimed by "Islamic State." Prime Minister Theresa May has warned that further attacks could be imminent. Go to article

Manchester resilient in the face of terrorism

Großbritannien Tag nach dem Anschlag in Manchester (picture-alliance/AP Photo/R. Vieira)

Manchester was quiet on Tuesday, but determined to stand together as a united, multicultural metropolis. Residents spoke to DW about their fears and bitter memories of past violence.

Who is Ariana Grande?

Are Europeans getting used to terror attacks?

Madrid to Manchester: A chronology of terror in Europe

What we know: Manchester blast in pictures

WorldLink: Explaining terrorism to children

How concert venues keep fans safe

How safe do you feel going to a concert at a major venue? After Manchester, some people are likely to think twice. DW spoke with the head of Germany's largest concert and sports venue to get a safety report.

Troops clash with militants in the Philippines

Phillippinen Rodrigo Duterte (Reuters/L. Daval Jr)

At least one policeman has been killed in the Philippines during a fight with militants. President Rodrigo Duterte has declared martial law in the province where police are looking for an "IS"-linked terrorist.

Middle East: Can Trump achieve 'ultimate deal'?

USA Trump Besuch in Bethlehem (Reuters/J. Ernst)

Donald Trump has told Israelis that "Palestinians are ready to reach for peace." The comments followed a meeting earlier in the day with his counterpart in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

US sues Fiat Chrysler over emissions cheating

The US has filed a civil lawsuit accusing Fiat Chrysler of using software to bypass emission controls in diesel vehicles. Irregularities were found in the wake of a wider probe triggered by VW's pollution scandal.

Police search Daimler sites in dieselgate probe

German authorities have raided several locations associated with German premium carmaker Daimler. They acted on an initial suspicion of fraud involving misleading information about emission levels.

Ethiopia's Tedros picked as new WHO chief

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Picture alliance/Keystone/V. Flauraud)

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has been voted the next leader of the World Health Organization (WHO). The former Ethiopian health minister takes over as the WHO works to restore its credibility following the Ebola epidemic.

Trump budget calls for steep cuts to low-income support programs

The White House has unveiled Donald Trump's budget proposal, which seeks to end the United States' long period without a surplus within the next decade. But his plan is bound to raise eyebrows in Congress.

Public canings - Shariah defines Aceh province

Indonesien öffentliche Bestrafung einer Frau in Banda Aceh (Reuters/Beawiharta)

Amid cheering crowds, two men in Indonesia's Aceh province have been caned repeatedly as punishment for gay sex. While the incident has grabbed global headlines, it's not an isolated one in the Shariah-ruled province.

Indonesia: Aceh province canes men for homosexuality

Bahrain police kill protestor at Shiite sit-in

Bahrai Bereitschaftspolizist (picture alliance/AP Photo/H. Jamali)

Police in Bahrain have killed a protester at a sit-in to support a Shiite cleric. Witnesses say multiple people were wounded when officers shot at demonstrators who threw stones and Molotov cocktails in response.

Brazil president allows investigation against him

Brasilien - Korruptionsskandal - Präsident Michel Temer (Getty Images/AFP/E. SA)

President Temer has allowed an investigation against him for corruption by the Supreme Court to go ahead. However, even as nationwide protests continue to grow, Temer has refused to step down.

No deal reached over Greece's latest bailout

Greek flag (picture alliance/dpa/F. Plegas)

Eurozone finance ministers have failed to agree on a plan for fresh bailout cash for Greece, due to an ongoing row over debt relief. The Athens government needs new funds to avoid a new default in July.

South Korean military fires warning shots at object flown from North

Nordkorea Südkorea Konflikt DMZ UN (Getty Images/AFP/J. Martin)

South Korea has fired at an object flown across the border from North Korea, officials said. Some sources said it may have been a drone.

Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye in court for bribery trial

North Korea link to WannaCry ransomware 'highly likely'

DW correspondent freed in Burundi

Amida Issa vom Kiswahili-Programm und Antéditeste Niragira vom Französischen Programm (DW/M. El Dorado)

Antediteste Niragiri has been released from Burundian police custody. The DW correspondent had been handed over by authorities after spending several days jailed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Who is Macron's new environment chief?

Frankreich Regierungsbildung Nicolas Hulot (Reuters/S. Mahe)

The new French president stunned businesses by appointing Nicolas Hulot, an anti-nuclear and anti-pesticide environmental activist, as the country's environment minister. But some suspect it is just a political gesture.

A German Internet Institute: What will it be?

Symbolbild Datenschutz (picture-alliance/dpa/P. Pleul)

It's been years coming. The German government will now reveal who's been chosen to run a new national internet institute. The idea is to study the effects of digitalization on society and feed that back into the loop.

German economy going from strength to strength

Containerschiff Mol Prestige Singapur (Imago/imagebroker/P. Mayall )

A raft of fresh economic data from Germany is showing that businesses are doing better than expected, benefitting from higher demand at home and abroad, and setting the economy on track for further expansion.

Police smash gang behind a fifth of burglaries

Symbolbild Einbruch (picture-alliance/Chromorange)

A multi-armed "kraken" of family-linked crime gangs used young girls to commit robberies across Germany. Police say they have cut off one arm from the pan-European network.

Perspectives

UK Manchester nach dem Anschlag (Reuters/S. Wermuth)

The normality of terrorism

For Europe, the period of grief following a terrorist attack has become routine. Should more action be taken?

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Manchester police confirm 22 fatalities after blast

German police smash burglary ring responsible for one fifth of break-ins

Brazil president withdraws objection to investigation against him

Cuba's first luxury hotel opens in Havana

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James Bond actor Roger Moore dies aged 89

Best known for playing James Bond, British actor Roger Moore enjoyed a long career in both TV and film. He was also a dedicated philanthropist. Moore has passed away in Switzerland following a battle with cancer.

Germany's 'Basic Law' - what you need to know

May teachers in Germany wear a burkha? Are comedians allowed to poke fun at everything? How do elections work in Germany? The "Basic Law" is the foundation for German society. Here is DW's video series explaining it.

Germany's Basic Law is a flexible yet stable constitution

'The Basic Law is important to me because...'

Three African immigrants take a break on the road to Oujda, Morocco

Sub-Saharan Africans trade Europe for Morocco

Morocco is a transit country for many sub-Saharan Africans on their way to Europe. But some now prefer not to risk their lives crossing the Mediterranean Sea, opting instead for a new life in Morocco itself.

Drought crisis in the Horn of Africa

The humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa is worsening as millions of people face hunger and illness. Aid organizations are struggling to stabilize the situation.

Malaysia Skyline von Kuala Lumpur (AHMAD YUSNI/AFP/Getty Images)

Unexplained abductions in Malaysia

Scant info on the disappearances of four community workers have led many to ask if these are "enforced disappearances."

Natural fungicide could restore French winemaking glory

Grape rot fungus costs the global wine industry millions each year. Amid health concerns over chemical solutions, a natural alternative is being tested in France's Bordeaux region - with positive initial results.

dapd - Pelicans fly over the Danube Delta

Bringing life back to the Danube Delta

During the communist era, parts of the Danube Delta wetlands were drained for farming. It was an environmental disaster. Now residents are turning to ecotourism to revive wildlife.

DW | WICF | Elizabeth Shoo (DW/E. Dubnov)

The nuances that help shape careers: #whereicomefrom:

DW's Elizabeth Shoo finds authentic stories by going to everyday places built on trust. It's just one of the #whereicomefrom series - where we share the personal stories that have shaped the lives of our journalists.