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Merkel and Conte show unity in Berlin

The German chancellor says she wants to work with Italy to reduce the number of refugees entering the European Union. Merkel is facing a rebellion inside her governing conservative alliance over migration. Go to article

US, S. Korea suspend upcoming military drills

Donald Trump appears to have come good on his promise to North Korea's Kim Jong Un by calling off an upcoming military drill with Seoul. Trump had called for an end to the "expensive and provocative war games."

Trump makes false claims about crime rates in Germany 11h ago

Donald Trump and Angela Merkel (Reuters/Y. Herman)

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.

One billion guns in civilian hands worldwide

Schusswaffen (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Gombert)

Over one billion firearms now flood the world, most of which are owned by civilians, according to Geneva-based researchers. Americans alone possess 40 percent, more than all civilians combined in 25 other countries.

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.

Spain's Franco to be exhumed from mausoleum

Valle de los Caidos (Valley of the Fallen) a controversial neoclassical mausoleum northwest of Madrid where thousands of victims in the 1936-1939 war were buried along Franco's remains (picture-alliance/AP Photo/F. Seco)

Francisco Franco is buried at the Valley of the Fallen along with more than 30,000 other Spaniards who fought in the 1936-39 civil war. Spain's newly installed prime minister wants to change that.

How refugees see Seehofer's migration plan 8h 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?

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

Germany sees two-thirds drop in asylum claims 6h 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.

US to launch space military branch 6h 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."

Saudi Arabia 2018 World Cup squad (Reuters/M. Shemetov)

Saudi World Cup team safe after airplane scare

The Saudi squad has landed safely in Rostov-on-Don after one of their plane's engines appeared to catch fire. The airline, Rossiya, has said it is investigating the incident.

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

World Cup: England edges 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.

Who's next after Audi CEO? 8h ago

Audi - Beschädigte Autofront (picture-alliance/dpa/L. Schulze)

CEO Rupert Stadler was arrested for his role in the carmaker's emissions-cheating. He won't be the last car boss to end up in jail, says Thomas Neufeld, as the clean-up of the flagship industry hasn't really started yet.

Israeli ex-minister allegedly spied for Iran 8h 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' 10h 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 11h 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.

Several wounded in Swedish shooting 5h 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 11h 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 15h 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 22h 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.

Europe's worst climate change performers 9h 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?

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

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

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.

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.

DW Perspectives

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

German government crisis postponed — for now 7h ago

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

'Terrified' recumbent bike rider caught dashing down German motorway

Spain: Pedro Sanchez promises to remove Franco's remains from Valley of the Fallen mausoleum

Donald Trump claims Germans are turning against government over migration

Germany embarrassed by passionate Mexico fans on historic World Cup night

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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.

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.

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.

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

Credit crunch pushing sweeping changes in Ethiopia

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?

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.