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Trump wrongly claims migration ruining Germany

The US president has waded into the ongoing standoff between Chancellor Angela Merkel and her interior minister over migration. But his claim that crime in Germany "is way up" doesn't tally with official statistics. Go to article

Merkel buys time in coalition asylum crisis 12h ago

Chancellor Angela Merkel has got her Interior Minister Horst Seehofer to agree to wait for an upcoming EU summit before imposing new border controls. His asylum reform plan could threaten the EU immigration system.

A refugee couple walk behind a police car (Getty Images/AFP/T. Schwarz)

Germany sees two-thirds drop in asylum claims 3h ago

The number of people claiming asylum in Germany fell to 222,560 last year, according to European Union figures. The data could provide some relief for Chancellor Angela Merkel as she fights to save her coalition.

How refugees see Seehofer's migration plan 5h ago

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Interior Minister Horst Seehofer are at odds over Seehofer's strict refugee policy. How do refugees in Germany view the issue?

US to launch space military branch 3h ago

Start Orion 05.12.2014 (Reuters/Steve Nesius)

Trump said that the new force will become the sixth independent branch of the US military. He also signed a directive to try and reduce debris in space "to the common interests of all nations."

Audi chief arrested, replacement steps in 12h ago

Audi AG - Rupert Stadler (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Dedert)

The German premium carmaker has moved rapidly to fill the gap left by chief executive Rupert Stadler, who was detained on Monday in connection with his role in Audi's emissions-cheating scandal in the US and Europe.

American cyclist 'terrified' after autobahn oops

Recumbent bike rider (picture-alliance/ZB/P. Pleul)

Police in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein were forced to escort a recumbent bike rider off the A1 motorway. The American cyclist had gotten lost during his trip from Oslo down to Barcelona.

Israeli ex-minister allegedly spied for Iran 5h ago

Israeli Member of Knesset, Dr. Gonen Segev, is seen in this file photo released by the Israeli Government Press Office

Israel's energy minister has been accused of spying for Iran. Israel's Shin Bet agency says he was extradited from Equatorial Guinea in May. Segev's lawyers say there is a 'misleading picture'

Critical food aid to Yemen under threat

Vehicle on fire near Hodeida airport (Getty Images/AFP)

Fierce fighting in the Red Sea port city has displaced 5,200 families, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric has said. The Saudi-led coalition wants to force Yemen's Houthi rebels out of an area already on the brink of famine.

'Violent extremism is becoming a norm' 7h ago

Sherry Rehman is Pakistan's Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (Getty Images)

In an interview with DW, Sherry Rehman, leader of the opposition in Pakistan's upper house of parliament, shared her views on the upcoming election, freedom of press, global terrorism and deteriorating US-Pakistani ties.

CAR: Boris Becker's diplomatic claim is bogus 8h ago

Former tennis player Boris Becker (Imago/C.E. Janßen)

The Central African Republic has rejected Boris Becker's claim that he holds a diplomatic passport from the country. Becker had hoped to seek diplomatic immunity from legal prosecution in the UK.

Dozens missing after ferry sinks in tourist lake 6h ago

Lake Toba in Sumatra (picture-alliance/dpa/A.Owen)

A ferry on Indonesia's Lake Toba has sunk, leaving dozens missing. A late night rescue operation is underway at the popular tourist destination.

Several wounded in Swedish shooting 2h ago

Market in Malmo (picture alliance/dpa/J. Wäschenbach)

At least five people were injured in a shooting in the city of Malmo, according to police. The authorities have ruled out terrorism as a motive for the incident.

USA, Los Angeles: Exil-Villa von Thomas Mann (picture-alliance/dpa/rebuild.ing )

German president to attend opening of Thomas Mann House in LA 8h ago

The German government purchased the former US residence of Nobel Prize laureate Thomas Mann to save it from demolition. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is in California for its opening ceremony.

Author Thomas Mann (picture-alliance/dpa)

Thomas Mann was disappointed by America's populism 11h ago

The German novelist and 1929 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate moved to the US during WWII. He was however frustrated by how the country developed under McCarthy — and his observations echo today's political situation.

Calls for end to US migrant separations 19h ago

one-year-old from El Salvador clings to his mother after she turned themselves in to Border Patrol agents

A White House policy that has split nearly 2,000 migrant children from their families has drawn outrage nationwide, including a rare public comment from Melania Trump. The UN called the practice "unconscionable."

Australia and EU eye new trade deal

Cecilia Malmström (picture-alliance/EPA/S. Lecocq)

The first round in trade negotiations between the EU and Australia has kicked off. As protectionism spreads, Canberra is keen to tie the 28-nation bloc into a deal that would open EU markets to its cheese, wine and meat.

Russland WM 2018 Tunesien gegen England (Reuters/S. Perez)

World Cup 2018: Harry Kane scores late winner as England beat Tunisia

Harry Kane was there when his country needed him, bagging a brace as England beat Tunisia in Volgograd. The English captain put the Three Lions in front in the first half before scoring the winner in the final moments.

WM 2018 - Belgien - Panama (picture-alliance/dpa/M.Becker)

Belgium top Panama 3-0

Belgium eased to victory in their opening game in Russia, defeating World Cup debutants Panama 3-0. Romelu Lukaku scored twice after Dries Mertens gave the Belgians a second-half lead.

Büste von Weltfußballer Cristiano Ronaldo (picture-alliance/dpa/Atlantico Press)

Ridiculed Ronaldo statue replaced

After months of mirth, the airport in the star's hometown has replaced a bronze statue of its favorite son. The original work by a local artist has been swapped for a new likeness made by a Spanish sculptor.

Europe's worst climate change performers 6h ago

Deutschland Klimaziele der EU- Schriftzug «CO2» brennt (picture-alliance/dpa/U. Anspach)

A new ranking shows how European countries stack up on climate protection. How does your country compare?

WHO recognizes gaming addiction 8h ago

Teenager playing video game (picture-alliance/Bildagentur-online/AGF-Foto)

The World Health Organization has included addiction to video games in its list of mental health conditions. The move will help with diagnosis and treatment options for health-care professionals.

Woman holding up photo of Selahattin Demirtas (Getty Images/AFP/O. Kose)

Turkey's Kurdish presidential candidate Demirtas forced to campaign from prison

Kurdish politician Selahattin Demirtas is running in the Turkish presidential election — from prison. He may have a huge following in the country, but he has received little coverage in Turkey's mainstream press.

People hold an election poster showing Turkey's president

Turkey elections: Can Erdogan really lose? 11h ago

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won every election in Turkey for the past 16 years. The current economic crisis means he is now in danger of losing his parliamentary majority — and re-election as president is far from certain.

DW Perspectives

Trump's Twitter rant actually helps Merkel

Donald Trump has interfered in the German government's asylum crisis, but that won't bring Angela Merkel down.

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Merkel and Seehofer during campaigning in Bavaria (picture-alliance/dpa/S. Hoppe)

German government crisis postponed — for now 4h ago

Angela Merkel has won time, but she faces a "mission impossible," says DW's Katharina Kroll.

Germany embarrassed by passionate Mexico fans on historic World Cup night

Florida school shooting survivors launch US-wide gun-reform tour

Germany's retired tennis star Boris Becker claims 'diplomatic immunity'

World Cup 2018: Mexico edge Germany in Group F opener

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Bildergalerie Russland WM 2018- Fans (Getty Images/AFP/P. Stollarz)

2018 World Cup: Fans get creative

From Mexican sombreros to Viking helmets, World Cup fans are dressing up to cheer for their teams.

Indien Gewässerverschmutzung Mann wäscht Elefant (Reuters/A. Abidi)

The sorry lives of India's captive elephants

India's southern state of Kerala has had a long tradition of using elephants for religious celebrations and parades. The pomp, however, belies the cruel conditions under which these gentle giants live.

Credit crunch pushing sweeping changes in Ethiopia

Äthiopien Premierminister Dr. Abiy Ahmed (Oromia Government Communication Affairs Bureau)

In a surprise move, Ethiopia's government announced it would give up ownership of some state-owned companies, respect a decades-old peace deal with Eritrea and free prisoners. But what's the catch?

Two journalists next to a bombed-out vehicle in Taiz (M. al-Qadhi)

The war on Yemeni journalists

A new report looks at the scale of displacement among Yemen’s journalists since the outbreak of the war.

Food assemblies, an alternative to supermarkets

Started in 2011, food assemblies are growing across Europe. They connect buyers and sellers by letting customers order their products online so the producer only has to bring what is already paid for which saves waste.

The wondrous world of African bugs

Though usually small, insects play an oversized role in Africa's huge and complex ecosystem.

Australien Künstler Mike Parr | Ende lebendiger Begrabung (picture-alliance/dpa/Rob Blakers)

Artist survives three-day burial in Australia

The 73-year-old performance artist Mike Parr survived a three-day burial billed as a politically motivated stunt.

Christo vor seiner Skulptur The London Mastaba (Reuters/S. Dawson)

Christo presents The Mastaba, his new large-scale art object in London

Composed of over 7,000 oil barrels, the sculpture by the revered artist floats on the Serpentine Lake in London's Hyde Park through September 23. It accompanies a retrospective of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's work.

Jeon Choong-ryul, Generalsekretär des koreanischen Sport- und Olympischen Komitees in Seoul, schüttelt dem nordkoreanischen Vize-Sportminister Won Kil-u die Hand (picture-alliance)

Asian Games: South, North Korea compete together

The two Koreas have agreed to compete under one flag at the upcoming Asian Games. The agreement comes as part of a recent thaw in relations between the neighboring rival nations.