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The unpopular Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, is 14% behind in the polls in the run-up to the UK's December 12 election. But, it seems, some of his more radical economic ideas are not as unpopular as the man himself.
Both Labour and the Conservatives have been promising plenty ahead of the UK general election in December, with the big focus on a massive borrowing binge. German industry thinks the Conservatives are "the lesser evil."
The US has been trying hard to convince the German government that the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project to deliver gas from Russia to the EU must be halted. Roman Goncharenko from DW's Russia Desk say this is unlikely.
Scandinavian investors, especially young ones, no longer look to interest rates and returns only. They also want to know what there money is being used for.
The rapid passenger rail service between London, Paris and Brussels made its maiden journey exactly 25 years ago through the Channel Tunnel. Eurostar trains have since carried more than 200 million passengers.
The German economy has surprised experts by growing slightly in the third quarter. The narrow escape was largely due to consumer spending.
The German automaker has warned that tougher emissions rules in the EU will hurt its profits over the next two years. Daimler is struggling with falling profits as it looks to make a costly switch to electric vehicles.
Tesla's decision to build a Gigafactory in the Eastern German state of Brandenburg surrounding Berlin has been met with unconditional approval by people living there. They're already dreaming about thousands of jobs.
Attacks against non-local workers have increased in Kashmir since India scrapped the region's special status. Locals fear that the government is planning to establish non-Muslim settlements to alter Kashmir's demography.
Falling profits, nervous investors and now allegations of climate deception — can things get any worse for Exxon Mobil? DW's Sabrina Kessler in New York says the oil giant is now lurching toward the future.
It's to cut the nation's greenhouse gas emissions to 55% of the 1990 levels by 2030.
Recession gripped Hong Kong in the third quarter of 2019, says its government.
Real estate agents, gold merchants and auction houses will be subject to tighter regulations in the future. Lawmakers complained that the US embassy and Apple tried to quash part of the law at the last minute.
In typical Elon Musk style, he almost casually announced plans to build the European Tesla factory on the outskirts of Berlin. For German carmakers the plans have come just at the right time, says DW's Henrik Böhme.
The launch of the Disney+ streaming platform includes an eight-part Star Wars series, The Mandalorian. The entertainment giant will increasingly face a battle for viewers against gaming and social media sites.
China is the world's second-largest economy and is fast catching up on the US amid a trade war, while Russia is, well, still Russia. So, as the BRICS meet up, we ask what is the point of this oddly divergent group.
Thailand's fishing sector has made significant strides since coming under intense international scrutiny, but some gaps and loopholes are still holding the country back from becoming a model for ethical labor practices.
African countries looking to invest in nuclear energy as a source of clean electricity should consider Europe's struggles with disposing of radioactive waste.
India this week dropped out of the RCEP free trade deal. Rahul Mishra says New Delhi's decision was aimed at protecting vulnerable sections of the economy as well as persuading China to grant reciprocal market access.
Have big farming machines had their day? Autonomous field robots can sow, weed and apply pesticides with precision. They could soon be a farmer's best friend. Could the replace tractors altogether?
Volkswagen is serious about electromobility. In the city of Zwickau, near Germany's Czech border, the carmaker is pressing ahead with the production of its ID.3 electric car. Henrik Böhme was there to see it.
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By 2050, an estimated 2.5 billion more people will be added to urban areas worldwide.
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An 'oxygen bar' in New Delhi gives residents a break from the extreme levels of pollution.
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Australia's Qantas has completed a test flight between the two cities.
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In the Russian city of Perm, there is a café where canine-loving customers are king.
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German Bundestag greenlights a special NordStream 2 gas pipeline regulation agreed with the EU
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Leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are meeting to strengthen economic and security ties
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Iceland's biggest fisheries company stands accused of bribing Namibian politicians.
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Elon Musk is a world leader when it comes to electric cars. Now he's coming to automotive stronghold Germany.
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After the closure of the largest garbage dump in Latin America just outside Brasilia, a new project is pioneering sustainable waste management. Could it be a role model for other cities around the country?
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Civil rights groups worry France is taking a step toward a surveillance state. It is about to become the first European Union country to introduce facial recognition software for government services.
For years, there's been speculation over where Tesla boss Elon Musk will build his European Gigafactory. Now, he seems to have decided on the hamlet of Grünheide in Brandenburg outside of the German capital, Berlin.
US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says he hopes enough progress has been made in trade negotiations to avoid the measure. President Trump must decide whether to impose tariffs of 5-15% by November 17.
The planned merger between PSA and Fiat Chrysler is yet another sign that consolidation in the global auto industry continues unabated, says Arndt Ellinghorst, head of Global Automotive Research at Evercore.
Germany's public coffers are often described as overflowing. Keeping them topped up is so important to Berlin - it's even anchored in the law. But Germany's Eurozone neighbors - and incoming ECB chief Christine Lagarde - are urging Germany to loosen its wallet to fend off a possible recession.
After eight years at the helm of the European Central Bank, Thursday sees Mario Draghi preside over his last policy meeting at the bank. It's not been all smooth sailing. Several members of his governing council have publicly criticised his latest measures, with one top official even resigning over Draghi's open-ended bond buying scheme aimed at stabilizing the Eurozone.
Alexander Kriwoluzky, head of macroeconomics at the German Institute for Economic Research, reflects on the legacy of outgoing ECB chief Mario Draghi, saying he will leave the central bank with a "stellar record."
Described by US economist Paul Krugman as "[arguably] the greatest central banker of modern times," Mario Draghi served as head of the European Central Bank from 2011 to October 31. He leaves a mixed legacy.
