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Merkel keeps Turkey at arm's length

Turkey's upcoming presidential election can also been seen as a preliminary vote on the future of its accession to the EU. While German-Turkish ties remain tense, it wasn't long ago that things seemed to be promising. Go to article

Trump threatens EU with higher auto tariffs 6h ago

The threat of steeper US tariffs on EU-assembled vehicles could lead to a global trade war. German automakers, which produce more vehicles in the US than they export there, are in the Trump administration's crosshairs.

Where do EU countries stand on migration? 11h ago

Since the 2015 migration crisis, EU member states have failed to agree on a common approach to irregular migration. From strengthening the EU's external borders to bolstering Frontex, DW examines the situation.

Swedish fans besiege Sochi as Germany teeter 10h ago

Russland WM 2018 | Schweden-Fans (DW/T. Klein)

Germany might be the defending World Cup champions, but they will be up against a stubborn Sweden team and a stirring set of Swedish supporters in Sochi on Saturday. A win is a must for Joachim Löw and his side.

Merkel discusses migration in Lebanon 16h ago

German Chancellor Angela Merkel with Lebanese premier Saad Hariri in Beirut

The German chancellor has offered aid to Lebanon as it struggles to cope with nearly 1 million Syrian refugees. She is hoping to reduce migrant arrivals to Europe by supporting countries near Syria.

Could Albania help keep Merkel in power? 16h ago

Albanian police near the border with Greece (DW/A. Topi)

Albania is reportedly open to hosting reception centers for individuals seeking asylum in the EU. The plan could help keep embattled German Chancellor Angela Merkel in power and placate her hard-line interior minister.

Netflix sacks senior exec over use of 'N-word' 51m ago

Jonathan Friedland (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Bazzi)

Netflix has fired its chief spokesman Jonathan Friedland for using the "N-word" during meetings with staff. The company's CEO reportedly said the incidents showed "unacceptably low racial awareness and sensitivity."

A woman wearing revealing clothing leans into a car (picture-alliance/R. Kremming)

Inside the 'battery cage': Prostitution in Germany

Drugs, violence, fatal intimidation: Women sell their bodies for as little as €30 in Germany, while others reap the profits of the transaction. DW met one woman who described her experience as a former sex trade worker.

Man saved from Nazis cycles from Berlin to London 9h ago

Smiling Paul Alexander rides through a gate marked with 'Finish' in London (picture-alliance/empics/Yui Mok)

A Jewish man whose parents put him on a Kindertransport to London to save him from the Nazis recreated his journey on a bike after nearly 80 years. In his 80s, Paul Alexander cycled from Berlin with his son and grandson.

UN condemns extrajudicial killings in Venezuela

Volunteers distribute food to Venezuelans in Caracas, Venezuela (picture-alliance/NurPhoto/A. Fuente)

A UN report is calling for the Venezuelan government to bring perpetrators of human rights violations to justice. The UN human rights chief said "impunity must end" in the crisis-stricken country.

Social background determines Germans' education 13h ago

Pupils in class (imago/photothek/F. Gaertner)

More children are enrolled in German schools today as a result of higher birth rates and immigration. Still, a stark divide exists between those who are likely to attain a higher education and those who are not.

US suspends more exercises with S. Korea 4h ago

US-South Korea joint military exercises (Reuters/K. Hong-Ji)

The Pentagon has indefinitely suspended US-South Korea military exercises to support diplomacy with North Korea. President Trump also called North Korea an "extraordinary threat."

Outrage in Spain as sexual abuse gang released 5h ago

Protesters gather in Madrid in rejection of the bail granted to the members of the Wolf Pack (picture-alliance/NurPhoto/J. C. Lucas)

Citizens and political leaders denounced the decision to release the five men just three months after judges convicted them on lesser charges. Protests were held in cities across Spain.

Airbus may leave UK without Brexit deal 17h ago

Airbus A350 Ultra Long Range - Singapore Airlines (Getty Images/AFP/P. Pavani)

European plane maker Airbus has issued its strongest warning yet over the potential impact of Britain's departure from the EU. It said a no-deal Brexit might threaten the company's future in the United Kingdom.

Bodies of Ecuadorian journalists found in Colombia 3h ago

Pictures of the three men killed along the border between Colombia and Ecuador (picture-alliance/AP/D. Ochoa)

Two journalists and their driver had been confirmed dead by authorities in Ecuador. A two-month binational search ended with the discovery of the bodies in shallow graves on the Colombian side of the border.

International condemnation of Nicaragua killings 8h ago

Citizens of Masaya, Nicaragua, carry the coffin of a 22-year-old killed in anti-government protests (picture-alliance/dpa/C. Herrera)

Canada said the crisis in Nicaragua poses "serious security risks" for the region. A human rights organization confirmed 212 deaths in an official report on the violence, which Nicaragua rejected as "notably biased."

Drops of water falling from a tap (picture-alliance/dpa/C. Schmidt)

How to silence that dripping tap

We have all heard the irritating plink-plink sound of a dripping water faucet in the middle of the night. Now, Cambridge scientists have determined what causes the noise and found a simple way to render it silent.

Why it's tough for some Asians to get German visas 17h ago

Chinese tourists in Berlin (Getty Images/S. Gallup)

A DW data analysis reveals that the majority of applications for a German visa come from Asia. While the success rate is better than in places like Africa, one in ten applicants from the continent faces rejection.

World Cup 'fans' enter EU illegally from Russia - report 20h ago

A sign directing people to a Fan ID Center (picture-alliance/TASS/S. Bobylev)

A number of migrants from Asia and Africa have taken advantage of the World Cup in Russia to try and reach the EU. Several have made it across to Finland, according to a German media report.

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Liviu Dragnea (picture-alliance/V.Ghirda)

Romania's baron must go

After Romanian politician Liviu Dragnea's prison sentence over a fake jobs scandal, his political career is over.

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Russland WM 2018 l Serbien vs Schweiz – 1:2 Spielende (Getty Images/C. Rose)

Switzerland salvage a win against Serbia

Switzerland were utterly outplayed in the first period, but came to life after the break, recovering to win 2-1. Both goals came from players with Kosovo-Albanian roots, who had faced boos from the Serbian supporters.

Russland WM 2018 l Nigeria vs Island – Tor 1:0 - Ahmed Musa (Getty Images/K. C. Cox)

Ahmed Musa brace propels Nigeria past Iceland

Nigeria have handed themselves — and Lionel Messi's Argentina — a World Cup lifeline by beating Iceland 2-0. Striker Ahmed Musa became the country's all-time and World Cup top scorer in the process, netting twice.

Russland WM 2018 l Brasilien vs Costa Rica 1:0 Tor (Reuters/L. Smith)

Neymar and Philippe Coutinho strike late as Brazil down stubborn Costa Rica

Injury time goals from Philippe Coutinho and Neymar spared Brazil's blushes against Costa Rica, who kept the favorites at bay for so long. It was a frustrating afternoon for Neymar who was denied a penalty by VAR.

Ein Bienenvolk zieht um (picture-alliance/dpa/P. Pleul)

'We cannot survive without insects'

Many people see insects as annoying pests. But British biologist Dave Goulson cautions: A world without insect is a dull place without coffee and chocolate — and with dead animals and cow patties piling up.

George Weah and Didier Drogba (picture-alliance/abaca/G. Holubowicz)

From football superstars to engaged politicians

Some African players have become very politically influential to the point of winning presidential elections — such as Liberian President George Weah. Could footballers succeed where politicians have failed?

Dirigent James Levine (Getty Images/AFP/M. Medina)

From divine to downfall: James Levine at 75

After four decades at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, Levine's career ended suddenly after allegations of sexual misconduct. Now the opera company and the maestro are embroiled in litigation.

Refugees on the Slovenia-Austria border (picture-alliance/epa/C. Bruna)

Austrian MP: EU can't take in 'new wave of refugees'

Austria will be taking over the presidency of the Council of the EU on July 1. The country sees itself as a bridge to central Europe and the western Balkans, conservative Austrian politician Martin Engelberg tells DW.