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Britain deploys troops to prevent attacks after Manchester

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

Grenze USA - Mexiko (picture-alliance/dpa/L. W. Smith)

Border economy benefits Mexico and US

Kenia Ehem. Gefangene Anne (DW/R. Weihermann)

Surviving Kenya's Prison System

Artem Sytnyk Leiter des Ukrainischen Nationalen Antikorruptionsbüros (Fette-Palette)

The Basque idea of a local Ikea

The risks and opportunities of crowd-working

A bracelet to save babies in India

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?

How concert venues keep fans safe

Recent attacks on music events in Europe and beyond

Moody's China downgrade rattles Asian markets

After ratings agency Moody's cut China's sovereign credit rating, Asian shares have fallen and the Australian dollar skidded on renewed worries about the impact of rising debt in Asia's economic powerhouse.

German-Turkish reporter Yucel marks 100th day in jail

Dilek Mayatürk Yücel Ehefrau von Deniz Yücel (privat)

Turkey accuses German-Turkish journalist Deniz Yucel of inciting hatred and terrorist propaganda. In the following letter, his wife Dilek Mayaturk Yucel describes what life has been like since his arrest 100 days ago.

The heavens descend on Berlin - and Obama, too

Deutschland Vorbereitungen zum 36 evangelischen Kirchentag (picture alliance/dpa/S. Kembowski)

Germany's 'Kirchentag,' a Protestant form of Woodstock, begins on Wednesday in Berlin. This year, the 500th anniversary of the Reformation will be the featured topic, with many big names expected to make an appearance.

Venezuela president unveils constituent assembly

Venezuela | Präsident Maduro stellt Verfassungsreform vor (Reuters/C. Barria)

President Nicolas Maduro has detailed his plans for a brand new popular assembly designed to defeat a 'fascist coup' in Venezuela. Critics say it's just a sham to avoid going to a general election.

UFOs with leaflets cross North Korea border

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

South Korean forces have fired at objects flown across the border from North Korea, officials said. The balloon-like items flew with the wind and may have been carrying propaganda leaflets.

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

North Korea link to WannaCry ransomware 'highly likely'

Martial law declared in southern Philippines

Phillippinen Rodrigo Duterte (Reuters/L. Daval Jr)

At least one policeman has been killed in the Philippines during a fight with IS-linked militants. President Rodrigo Duterte has declared martial law, saying it could last up to a year.

US space technology smuggled to China

The woman smuggled technology used for communications for years before she was caught. If convicted, she could face up to 150 years in prison.

Michael Flynn's businesses to be subpoenaed

USA Michael Flynn beim Briefing im Weißen Haus in Washington (Reuters/C. Barria)

The former US national security adviser refused to produce documents after he was subpoenaed by the Senate Intelligence Committee. But the panel's vice-chair says a business 'does not have the right to take the Fifth.'

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.

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.

In Focus The dark side of India's self-styled godmen

Swami Nityananda (AFP/GettyImages/M. Kiran)

An increasing number of so-called "spiritual" gurus or "godmen" in India are implicated in ghastly crimes ranging from sexual abuse to murder. Murali Krishnan from New Delhi explores the reasons behind it.

Qatar state news agency hacked

SECURITE INFORMATIQUE (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Marchi)

Government officials have announced that the Qatar News Agency website was hacked by an unknown source and published several "false" articles on several topics. The agency's website is still not functioning.

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.

German metal fans build beer pipeline

Workers construct a beer pipeline for Wacken Festival (picture-alliance/dpa/C. Rehder)

Wacken Open Air Festival is constructing a 7-kilometer network of pipes to quench its thirsty fans. Attendees will drink an average of 5.1 liters of beer each over the festival.

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

German-African drive tackles climate change

A woman working in a field with dried up maize plants (Getty Images/AFP/T. Karumba)

Germany is sponsoring the work of a West African research consortium to tackle land use affected by climate change. The devastating impact of drought has impacted the livelihoods of farmers.

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.

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 name suspect in concert bombing

German metalheads construct beer pipeline for Wacken

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

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Italien Wandgemälde Papst Fraziskus und Donald Trump in Rom (Reuters/T. Gentile)

In Focus Two worlds collide as Trump meets with Pope Francis

US President Donald Trump and Pope Francis are worlds apart in their beliefs. One has faith in the power of money, the other in the power of mercy. What could they possibly have to say each other?

Heizkraftwerk Klingenberg (DW/H.Franzen)

Berlin environment blog: keeping the lights on

Most of us hardly ever wonder where our electricity comes from. Our author did and learned a few things about his neighborhood power plant.

Roger Moore in The Man With the Golden Gun (picture-alliance/dpa)

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.

Sub-Saharan Africans trade Europe for Morocco

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

Meet the Germans with Kate - animal expressions (DW)

Best German animal expressions

What do pigs have to do with luck and zebras with crossing the road? Kate Müser gets to the bottom of funny German animal expressions on Meet the Germans.

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.