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Ireland votes to overturn abortion ban

Final results show a vast majority of the Irish people have voted to repeal a part of the constitution that had prevented abortions. Premier Leo Varadkar dubbed it a historic result and a "great exercise in democracy." Go to article

North and South Korean leaders meet 7h ago

South Korean President Moon Jae-in met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the border in a surprise inter-Korean summit. The two reportedly discussed the possible summit with US President Donald Trump.

Albanians call for PM Edi Rama to go 2h ago

Opposition protest in Tirana (DW/A. Ruci)

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Tirana, demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama step down from his post. Protesters accuse the government of having ties to organized crime and trafficking groups.

Japan and Russia tackle island dispute

Vladimir Putin meets Shinzo Abe in Moscow

Japan and Russia are to work closely over the Kuril Islands or Northern Territories to resolve a decades-long dispute. They are also to co-operate over denuclearization of the Korean peninsular.

Pakistan to hold elections in July

Supporters of Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif during a rally in Lahore (picture-alliance/AP Photo/B.K. Bangash)

Pakistan's president has set July 25 as the date for the general election, state media say. The vote will be a test of popularity for former PM Sharif, who challenged the military's dominance in the political sphere.

Bundeswehr identifies extremists 11h ago

German soldiers taking aim during training

The Bundeswehr has identified 89 far-right extremists and 24 Islamists, a German media group reported. The number of extremists has fallen sharply since Germany abolished compulsory military service in 2011.

Merkel commits to improve housing 1h ago

An extra 1.5 million apartments and houses must be built in Germany, says Chancellor Angela Merkel. Her commitment to alleviate rental and property price hikes and ease shortages is timed to be fulfilled by 2021.

Kombo Christiano Ronaldo und Mohamed Salah

Real Madrid vs. Liverpool — Champions League final live updates

Kloppo versus Zizou, Salah versus Ronaldo, the Reds versus Real. Follow our live coverage of the Champions League final in Kyiv. Will it be three in a row for Real Madrid, or will it be sixth time lucky for Klopp?

German aid groups slam asylum centers 10h ago

A child's tricycle sits in front of refugee accomodations in Bochum, Germany (picture-alliance/dpa/R. B. Fishman )

In an open letter sent to the German government, over 20 organizations criticized plans to open so-called "anchor centers" for asylum-seekers. They said the centers would infringe on the rights of children and families.

Alcohol-free beer reviewed as Germans drink less 2h ago

A waitress carries 12 beer mugs during Octoberfest in Munich.

With a plethora of micro breweries, German beer drinkers now have some 400 alcohol-free brews to choose from. Taste remains the Achilles' heel of non-alcoholic beer, with some concerns about detectable glyphosate.

Seaweed may reduce cow burps and methane emissions 7h ago

Professor Ermias Kebreab in a barn with cows at UC Davis.

The research by the University of California comes on the heels of a new law in California requiring dairy farmers to slash methane emissions. Methane is a major contributor to global warming.

Red Bull's Ricciardo on pole for Monaco F1 4h ago

Motorsport: Grand Prix von Monaco, Qualifyingsession: Daniel Ricciardo (picture-alliance/dpa/C. Paris)

The nimble Red Bulls were looking rapid all weekend around Monaco's twisting, narrow streets. Daniel Ricciardo was able to use this pace to claim pole. But his teammate, Max Verstappen, crashed before the session.

The Swiss pavilion which won the Golden Lion

Swiss win top prize at 16th Venice Architecture Biennale with House Tour

The top award among the 65 countries and 100 studios participating has gone to a Swiss display focused on optimal living quarters. The theme of this year's show in Italy's La Serenissima is Freespace.

Chechen refugee interrogated over DW article 17h ago

Bayern Polizist Uniform Wappen (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Weigel)

Police in Bavaria have searched the room of Chechen refugee Mokhmad Abdurakhmanov and seized his phones and tablet after he shared an article posted by DW. The article features a photo of "Islamic State" fighters.

Cameroon jails Anglophone activists 9h ago

A demonstrator carries a banner calling for the freedom of detained English-speaking activists during a protest against discrimination in majority French-speaking Cameroon.

The activists were arrested in 2017 for their alleged roles in an Anglophone secessionist movement. Cameroon's English-speaking minority has long complained of discrimination at the hands of the Francophone government.

Wolf-like creature shot in Montana 15h ago

The wolf-like animal loaded on the back of a pick-up truck (picture-alliance/AP Photo/Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks)

US wildlife officials are baffled by an unusual wolf-like creature shot by a rancher in Montana. After failing to identify the body, the authorities sent it for DNA testing, fueling speculation about the animal's origin.

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Ireland referendum on abolishing abortion ban (picture-alliance/AP Photo/P. Morrison)

A triumph for Ireland 2h ago

The result of Ireland's referendum on the country's abortion ban is a triumph for women, says Barbara Wesel.

Mysterious wolf-like animal shot in Montana, officials stumped

Baby panda makes public debut at Malaysia zoo

German military identifies dozens of extremists within its ranks

Seaweed may reduce cow burps and methane emissions

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Moussa Faki (picture-alliance/AA/M. W. Hailu)

The African Union 17 years on: success or failure?

The African Union has left its mark on the continent, although most observers agree that there is still room for improvement.

Kolumbien Friedensvertrag mit der FARC (Reuters/F. Caicedo)

Colombia's delicate peace process: an overview

On Sunday, Colombians head to the polls to pick a new president. Whoever wins will play a crucial role in the country's ongoing peace process. Below, we detail the most important steps taken so far.

Georgian society becomes polarized

Georgia's youth is raving for a more open-minded Georgian society. But many of their compatriots are highly religious and want to keep things just the way they are.

Art work by Wolfgang Flatz (picture alliance/dpa/A. Burgi)

Hitler and 'his Volkswagen': Tracing the 80-year history of the Beetle

The VW Beetle has the Nazis to thank for its existence. Adolf Hitler laid the cornerstone of the Volkswagen factory in Wolfsburg 80 years ago. Here, a critical retrospective of a German success story.

Damien McGuinness, Michaela Küfner, Judy Dempsey, Gustav Gressel (DW/M.Koschyk)

Stammtisch - the state of Germany's defense

On this week's episode Stammtisch takes stock of the German armed forces with guests Judy Dempsey and Gustav Gressel.

Tamsin Walker points to a golden house number

Berlin and Beyond: GDR gold of old

A relic of apartment living in East Germany are "golden house numbers." But what were they and who got given one? Tamsin Walker went in search of Berlin's faded sparkle.

A baby panda makes her public debut at a zoo in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (picture-alliance/AP Photo/V. Thian)

Baby panda makes public debut at Malaysia zoo

To the delight of photographers and visitors alike, a fluffy, four-month-old panda cub greeted the public for the first time at a Malaysian zoo. Her birth was a rare win in the tricky realm of natural panda reproduction.