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Italy warns of unsustainable migrant arrivals

Italy's envoy to the EU has said it is unsustainable for all migrant rescue ships in the Mediterranean to land on his country's shores. Over 10,000 asylum-seekers have arrived in Italy over the last few days. Go to article

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French photo project: Times of crisis

The future of farming in a warming world

Symbolbild Phobie Arachnophobie (Fotolia/fovito)

Virtual therapy against real fears

Multinationals hit in wave of cyberattacks

Wiesbaden BKA Vorstellung Lagebericht Cybercrime 2015 PETYA (DW/M. von Hein)

Companies across the world have been hit with a damaging form of malware spreading out of Ukraine. An easy-to-us "vaccine" to the virus has been identified but experts are still looking for a kill switch against "Petya."

G20 stage set for climate change battle

Italien Angela Merkel und US-Präsident Donald Trump beim G7-Gipfel in Sizilien (picture-alliance/dpa/ M. Kappeler)

The environment is expected to be given unprecedented attention at the Group of 20 summit in Hamburg next week - as the resolve of 19 countries is put to the test following Trump's rejection of the Paris Agreement.

Top German court allows tent camp during G20

G20-Camp in Hamburg (picture-alliance/dpa/C. Sabrowsky)

Protesters at the upcoming G20 summit in Hamburg will be able to camp in the city. The decision by the Federal Constitutional Court is seen as a compromise between the city and Germany's freedom of assembly rights.

Civilians trapped in Raqqa under bombardment

Syrien ar-Raqqa- SDF Kämpfer steht auf Balkon in ar-Raqqa (Reuters/G. Tomasevic)

The UN human rights chief has urged all sides in the battle to oust "Islamic State" fighters from Raqqa to spare the lives of civilians. Some 100,000 people may still be trapped in the Syrian city.

Iraqis wonder what will follow IS in Mosul

The Islamic State is facing defeat in Mosul and Raqqa. Massive rivalries between groups within the coalition fighting IS are already posing serious threats to any future peace.

Ship with nuclear waste sets sail on German river

Deutschland Castor-Transport auf dem Neckar (picture-alliance/dpa/U. Anspach)

Highly radioactive waste from a nuclear plant has been transported for the first time on a river in Germany. Protesters managed to temporarily halt the ship after they rappelled down from a bridge over the Neckar River.

Germany's Schäuble sets out pre-election budget

Deutschland Finanzminister Schäuble stellt Bundeshaushalt 2018 vor (picture-alliance/dpa/B. von Jutrczenka)

The German government has set out its financial plans three months prior to elections. Its 2018 budget and longer-term financial plan until 2021 project some 15-billion-euro surplus, enough for voter-friendly tax cuts.

NSA spying scandal committee presents controversial final report

Patrick Sensburg handing the report to Norbert Lammert

A German investigative committee has presented its findings to the Bundestag on US spying on Germany - and Germany's spying on its allies. The report is more than 1,800 pages long but contains little consensus.

Will complicated coalitions shape German election?

Jamaika Fahne vor Reichstag (picture-alliance/dpa/dpaweb)

A new three-party government in the state of Schleswig-Holstein has added yet another new coalition to the mix in Germany's upper house. Are the unusual political tie-ups trials for a possible federal government?

Refugees easily tumble into debt traps

Thüringen Flüchtlingsunterkunft Flüchtlinge Smartphones (picture-alliance/dpa/S. Kahnert)

Limited German language skills and an unclear understanding of legal contracts make refugees easy victims for companies. But one consumer services office has some tips to avoid debt defaults and long-term payments.

Feces, beetle bits found in German bakeries

Bäckerei (picture-alliance/dpa/P. Knecht)

Mold and mice have been uncovered in several large-scale Bavarian bakeries, according to consumer watchdog Foodwatch. The group said "the real scandal" is that consumers didn't hear about the findings until now.

German Auschwitz trial judge dismissed for bias

Germany's troubled history with Holocaust trials has reached a new low with the unprecedented dismissal of a judge for bias. Klaus Kabisch could face charges for his handling of the trial of the SS medic Hubert Zafke.

US, German defense chiefs meet, reconfirm ties

US and German defense heads Ursula von der Leyen and James N. Mattis (Getty Images/L. Preiss)

US Secretary of Defense Mattis and German Defence Minister von der Leyen reaffirmed the importance of their countries' diplomatic ties. Their meeting in Germany came more than a week before the G20 summit in Hamburg.

Despite setbacks, Navalny prepares for election

Alexey Navalny (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Demianchuk)

Alexei Navalny has just been named one of the most influential internet stars in the world. His aim is to run in next year's Russian presidential election. But the Kremlin has laid a number of obstacles in his path.

Japan, EU narrow differences over free trade deal

Japans Premierminister Shinzo Abe wird von Donald Tusk Präsident des Europäischen Rates begrüßt (picture alliance/AP Photo/V. Mayo)

Automobiles, agriculture and non-tariff barriers remain the biggest stumbling blocks to a deal that will be worth an estimated one trillion euros in additional annual trade between Japan and the EU. Julian Ryall reports.

Kenya first in Africa to enroll new generic AIDS drug

Symbolbild HIV Medikamente Therapie UN (picture-alliance/dpa/L.Bo Bo)

Kenya's government and the global health initiative UNITAID announced Wednesday that the East African nation will make the generic version of Dolutegravir available for routine use.

Paddington Bear creator Michael Bond dies at 91

Großbritannien Autor Michael Bond (picture-alliance/empics/E. Terakopian)

Michael Bond, author of the cherished children's classic, "A Bear called Paddington," has died at the age of 91 following a short illness. Here are other famous fictional bears in film and literature.

Six charged over Hillsborough stadium disaster

Liverpool Anfield Gedenken der Opfer Hillsborough (Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images)

Six people, including former senior police officers, have been charged with criminal offences related to the Hillsborough disaster. The charges come after a prolonged campaign for justice by bereaved families.

Löw oozing confidence ahead of Mexico clash

Russland - FIFA Confederations Cup - Deutschland vs Mexiko - Joachim Loew (Getty Images/AFP/P. Stollarz)

Germany face Mexico in the semifinals of the Confederations Cup on Thursday and Joachim Löw, coach of Die Nationalmannschaft, is not lacking confidence. The winner will face either Portugal or Chile in Sunday's final.

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Erste Homoehen in Neuseeland geschlossen (picture-alliance/AP)

Merkel's calculated change of heart

The chancellor has halfheartedly abandoned her opposition to gay marriage. The move was solely a political calculation.

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The long path to same-sex marriage in Germany

Man putting on wedding ring at a gay wedding (picture-alliance/dpa)

Angela Merkel's ruling conservatives have long denied gays and lesbians the right to marry. That has left Germany lagging behind internationally in terms of equal rights. So why the U-turn from Chancellor Merkel now?

Bundestag vote on gay marriage expected in coming days

'Who Was Hitler' - People who knew him speak

Adolf Hitler portrayed in the documentary Who was Hitler (Filmfest München)

Endless books, films and TV series have traced the life of Hitler. But filmmaker Hermann Pölking shines a new spotlight on the dictator via the frank testimony of Hitler's contemporaries. Here's what some said.

DW Conflict Zone - Zitattafel Morgan Johansson (DW)

Swedish minister: Blame Assange, not Sweden

After Sweden dropped its investigation into WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, Justice Minister Morgan Johansson has blamed Assange for the lack of progress on DW’s Conflict Zone.

Trump moves to withdraw US water protection

Eriesee USA Algenpest August 2014 (Reuters)

US President Donald Trump has taken action to reverse an Obama-era rule that protects water from pollution nationwide. The rule has been a thorn in the side of industry - now, it could be scrapped.

G20: Old people's home in Hamburg appeals for calm

Deutschland, Hamburg, G20, Pflegeheim West (DW/J. Witt)

The Schanzenviertel, a G20 hotspot, is one of Hamburg’s most left-wing quarters. Staff and residents at an old people's home have placed banners on their building appealing for calm. Jenny Witt took a look.

US Reaper drone (Getty Images/I. Brekken)

A guide to military drones

Every military specialist agrees that Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or drones, are the future of warfare - but what are the major types of drone and who makes them? DW explains.

Is that a nettle in my soup?

Last week, I wrote about my new found friendship with nettles, the one that after years of antipathy now sees me stuff them in my teapot. But drink-schmink, people. Now I like them so much, I'm eating them.

Meet the Germans with Kate: wedding traditions in Germany (Foto: DW)

German wedding traditions you'll want to adopt

When it comes to weddings in Germany, broken porcelain is a good thing - and brides should beware of kidnappers. On Meet the Germans, Kate Müser shares the German wedding traditions that surprised her the most.

The Brexit Diaries: 2 - ambition, clarity and more patriotism

Theresa May's plan for ensuring the rights of EU citizens in the UK has been met with skepticism at a summit in Brussels. It's not the only reason why nerves are frayed in London.