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Neo-Nazi NSU trial enters final stage

The closing statements in the trial of the NSU right-wing terror cell are starting in Munich. A sentence could come later this year. DW answers five key questions from one of Germany's most high-profile neo-Nazi cases. Go to article

Tiny houses

Protecting Gentle Giants

Moderatorin Sarah Willis vor dem Brandenburger Tor in Berlin (DW)

Sarah's Berlin Music

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The emirate of Ras al-Khaimah

Landkartenkegelschnecke (picture-alliance/OKAPIA)

Pain relief from the sea

Passengers claim pilot 'afraid' to fly to Turkey

Angry customers stranded in southern Germany say that a flight from Stuttgart to Ankara was canceled because of political fears. The airline denies this, but some people are calling for a customer boycott.

Trump-style populism has 'no chance' in Germany

A float featuring U.S. President Donald Trump

A survey of voter attitudes suggests far more support for the center than for populists as Germany gets set to choose a new parliament. One finding was that the German electorate seems less "angry" than that of the US.

Heated rhetoric ahead of EU-Turkey talks

Türkei Präsident Erdogan (Reuters/A. Zemlianichenko/Pool)

Turkey has stepped up its verbal assaults on the Western world, especially Germany, ahead of high-level talks with the EU. One Turkish paper even used the well-worn Hitler comparison.

Children survive IS hungry and traumatized

Children have been among those worst hit by "Islamic State" occupation and the battle to liberate Mosul. They suffer malnutrition for lack of food and toxic stress from the violence they witnessed, Judit Neurink reports.

Germany raises Mosul aid by 100 million euros

Scene of destruction in Mosul (Reuters/A. Konstantinidis)

Germany has said it will provide an additional 100 million euros in aid to help rebuild the Iraqi city of Mosul after it was recaptured from Islamist extremists. Much of the city is in ruins after months of fighting.

'There should be a European naval aid unit'

Italien Rettungseinsätze im Mittelmeer (picture-alliance/ROPI/I. Petyx)

Europe is divided over the refugee crisis and there is no unified approach in response, says Sebastian Bruns. According to the security expert, a joint naval aid unit could provide an opportunity.

Vast anti-trafficking operation saves hundreds

German police conduct raids at locations suspected of possible sex trafficking and exploitation.

A massive operation coordinated by Europol has saved 910 potential victims from likely trafficking and sexual exploitation. Nearly 125,000 people were searched over the course of a week.

Israel changes tack on Temple Mount security

Israel verschärfte Sicherheitsvorkehrungen am Tempelberg in Jerusalem (picture-alliance/newscom/D. Hill)

Israel has removed metal detectors from the Temple Mount site in Jerusalem. The death toll in the crisis continues to grow as the conflict takes on an increasingly religious dimension that could be difficult to control.

The mystery of the 'battle that created Germany'

Hermannsdenkmal in Detmold (picture-alliance/dpa)

Archaeologists have launched a new drive to explore an ancient Germanic-Roman battlefield. Nationalists spun the carnage into a myth about Germany's birth - fake news that has persisted to this day.

The Roman-Germanic battle that became 'fake news'

Standoff over Polish judicial reforms intensifies

After days of public outcry, Polish President Andrzej Duda has said he will block two bills to reform Poland's judiciary. However, he endorsed the third one, with the government pledging not to back down on their plans.

Chinese jets intercept US Navy plane

Chinese fighter Chengdu J-10 during an air show in northwest China (Imago/Xinhua/Li Yibo)

A US surveillance plane was forced to take evasive action after an 'unsafe' close intercept by two Chinese J-10 jets, according to US officials. Beijing said its pilots' actions were 'necessary and professional.'

Duterte speech defies international community

Philippinen Präsident Rodrigo Duterte Rede zur Lage der Nation (picture-alliance/AP Photo/A. Favila)

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's State of the Nation Address was filled with the leader's usual vitriol and a defiant promise to continue a bloody war on drugs and maintain national order. DW examines from Manila.

Kushner: 'I did not collude with Russia'

Jared Kushner speaks to press after his Senate hearing (picture alliance/newscom/K. Dietsch)

The US president's son-in-law spoke to reporters after testifying to the Senate, denying collusion with Russia. Kushner admitted meeting with a Russian banker, but Moscow said the official was not acting on its behalf.

Unwittingly Italian minister quits in Australia

Italian passport (picture-alliance/Lars Halbauer)

Australia's ruling coalition has egg on their face after one of their own was caught in a dual nationality scandal. Matt Canavan's mother secretly signed him up for Italian citizenship, making him ineligible.

Germany fully focused ahead of Russia match

Germany's women team practicing with coach Stefanie Jones (picture-alliance/dpa/C. Jaspersen)

Germany go into their final Group B match at the Women's Euro in the Netherlands needing only a draw to qualify. However, coach Steffi Jones has made it clear that nothing less than a victory will be satisfactory.

100 Vatican fountains to run dry in solidarity

Bernini fountain in St. Peter's square (picture-alliance/Arco Images/I. Gercelman)

The Vatican will shut off some 100 fountains over the next few days to help Rome get through a period of severe drought. Pope Francis has been the first to use his standing to tackle environmental issues.

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Protesters in Warsaw (picture alliance / dpa)

A bold, lasting decision

Andrzej Duda's veto of controversial judicial reforms will make a lasting change in the political climate in Poland.

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Europe-wide police operation saves hundreds of sex trafficking victims

John McCain to return to work ahead of health care vote

Donald Trump-style populism has no chance in German election

Fresh US Russia sanctions could tie Donald Trump’s hands, but strain transatlantic ties

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Michael Kors buys shoemaker Jimmy Choo

Jimmy Choo fashion - Schuhe (Getty Images/T. Fewings)

US fashion brand Michael Kors has agreed to buy iconic British shoemaker Jimmy Choo. It's snapping up a firm launched in the east end of London and made famous by celebrity fans including Princess Diana.

Alphabet earnings marred by EU fine

Google Alphabet (picture-alliance/dpa/J. Büttner)

Alphabet, the owner of Google and YouTube, has reported a staggering jump in revenues, but its net income suffered from a hefty fine. Experts said it maintained a growth rate rarely seen among companies its size.

Berlin bookstore shuts down after leftist boycott

A Berlin bookstore has been shut down following leftist protests against an event about Italian fascist writer Julius Evola. The Israeli owner said the loss of customers helped force him out of business.

Greece attempts to return to bond markets

Greek euro coins (picture-alliance/dpa/Berg)

The Greek government has started an auction of five-year sovereign bonds. The measure serves as a test run in preparation for the debt-ridden nation's return to capital markets. Major banks are handling the sale.

Brexit diaries: A walking tour and a very real crisis

The Europeans feel the need for a bit of clarity, while the Brexit minister hums to himself and calls this a strategy. Theresa May goes on a walking tour and the au pair crisis strikes fear in the British middle classes.

Hakan Calhanoglu (picture alliance/dpa/F.Gambarini)

What now for Bayer Leverkusen after player exodus?

First Omer Toprak left Leverkusen, then Hakan Calhanoglu, now Chicharito. With other key men likely to follow them out, is there any hope that a club that's become a fixture in the top four can stop the rot next term?

Seaweed farming in Tampolove, Madagascar (DW/J.Pasotti)

Madagscar farms seaweed as fish stock sinks

The collapse of fisheries, decline of coral reefs and drought are all hitting Madagascar hard. But fishermen are coping with scarce and stressed resources in the Indian Ocean by coming up with new alternatives.