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German army mulls recruiting foreign EU nationals

While both governing parties supported the idea, the SPD said that citizenship must be given to new soldiers to avoid the risk of it becoming a mercenary army. Go to article

Steve Bannon plans far-right Europe foundation 7h ago

Steve Bannon with Marine Le Pen (picture alliance/MAXPPP/dpa/P. Pauchet)

Donald Trump's ex-strategist Steve Bannon told the Daily Beast he hopes the foundation will fuel the spread of right-wing populism across Europe. He wants to offer a rightwing alternative to George Soros's foundation.

Trade disputes dominate G20 summit 5h ago

German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz has added his voice to calls by the IMF and others to avoid a trade war with the US. But the US' man at the G20, Steve Mnuchin, continued to threaten tariffs if US demands are not met.

Cuba draws up constitutional changes 4h ago

The new consitution omits references to communism, recognizes private property and enshrines gay marriage. After it passes the National Assembly it will be voted on in a public referendum.

Japan heatwave raises worries over Olympics 3h ago

As Japan swelters in boiling temperatures, the IOC has sought to allay fears that holding the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo might not be such a great idea. Several people died last week in a heat wave that is set to continue.

EU offers Sweden help in fighting forest fires 7h ago

Aerial image of forest fires near Ljusdal, Sweden

The European Commission has promised extra help for Sweden as it struggles to contain dozens of forest fires. Emergency services said the number of fires had been halved but dozens still blaze.

Will the CSU's hard-line asylum strategy pay off? 3h ago

Seehofer and Söder (picture-alliance/dpa/S. Hoppe)

Bavaria's CSU party has dominated German national politics for weeks with its hard-line asylum policy. The media circus was viewed as an elaborate campaign strategy ahead of state elections, but has the plan backfired?

US police detain suspect in California store 5h ago

USA Mann mit Pistole verbarrikadiert sich in einem Trader Joe's in Los Angeles (Getty Images/AFP/R. Beck)

A man being pursued by police for an earlier shooting crashed his car and ran into the store. After a tense standoff, police arrested the suspect.

Russia slams US arrest of alleged spy 10h ago

Combined photo of Sergei Lavrov, Maria Butina, and Mike Pompeo

Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov has dismissed the charges against Maria Butina as fabricated in a call with his US colleague Mike Pompeo. Previously, Russia's US envoy said US officials were trying to "break" Butina.

Syrian forces advance as Russia-France aid arrives 14h ago

A plane delivering Russian and French humanitarian aid in Syria (Getty Images/AFP/A. Jocard)

The Syrian regime has gained ground in southwestern Quneitra province after rebels were evacuated from the area under a deal. This comes as the first delivery of aid provided by France and Russia arrived in the country.

Deadly attack on Iranian Guards 15h ago

Iran's Revolutionary Guard march in formation

Several Iranian Revolutionary Guard soldiers have been killed on the border to Iraq in the deadliest attack on Iranian forces in recent years. A porous border makes it easy for militants to go back and forth.

Chinese President Xi in Senegal 12h ago

Senegal Präsident Macky Sall Besuch China Präsident Xi Jinping (Reuters/M. McAllister)

Chins's Presiden Xi Jinping is on a four-nation visit to Africa. In Senegal he met with the president before heading to Rwanda.

Fiat Chrysler CEO Marchionne replaced 9h ago

Sergio Marchionne (picture-alliance/Photoshot)

Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne's health has suddenly deteriorated after surgery in Switzerland and the board of directors has replaced him. Sportscar maker Ferrari also announced a new CEO and chairman.

Vatican suspends Chilean deacon 12h ago

A priest wearing handcuffs (Imago/blickwinkel)

The Vatican has dismissed a deacon in central Chile over child sexual abuse allegations. The country's influential Catholic Church is facing a widespread abuse scandal that has put Pope Francis under pressure.

Austria to stop offering driving tests in Turkish 13h ago

A traffic jam on a highway to Vienna (picture alliance/APA/picturedesk.com/G. Eggenberger)

Starting next year, new drivers in Austria will no longer be able to take their exam in Turkish, according to Transport Minister Norbert Hofer. The far-right politician claims the move is motivated by financial reasons.

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa woos white voters 12h ago

President Mnangagwa shakes hands with a white voter after a campaign address to white farmers and business owners.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has acknowledged the disastrous results of his predecessor's "land reform" in a bid to win over white voters. Elections in the southern African country are slated for July 30.

Ferrari's Vettel on pole at home Grand Prix 14h ago

Formel 1 Grand Prix Sebastian Vettel (picture alliance/dpa/J. Woitas)

Sebastian Vettel put down a blistering lap at the last to claim his 55th career pole position for Sunday's German Grand Prix. Rival Lewis Hamilton had to stop due to car trouble and will start the race in the midfield.

German army mulls recruiting foreign EU nationals to boost recruitment

Japan heatwave raises concerns over Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics

Austria to stop offering driving tests in Turkish

Iranian Revolutionary Guard soldiers killed in attack along Iraqi border

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Raqqa's mass graves — digging in the dirt

Human Rights Watch says there are at least nine mass graves in the Syrian city of Raqqa. It's thought that thousands of people were killed there during the battle to retake the city back in 2017. Filip Warwick reports.

Anas M., who became the victim of an anti-refugee smear campaign on Facebook after taking a selfie with Chancellor Angela Merkel, speaks to reporters outside a courthouse in Bavaria. (picture-alliance/dpa/K. J. Hildenbrand)

Media and migrants: How journalists help fuel populist momentum

Polls say that migrants aren't what Germans are most concerned about. So why do the media and politicians push the topic so much? Is the AfD profiting from their mistakes? DW's Jefferson Chase takes a self-critical look.

Migrants stand and sit on top of the so-called Beast, the freight train that travels across Mexico, from Guatemala to the US border

Bound for US, migrants gamble with their lives on the 'death train'

Migrants call it "The Beast": the freight train on which penniless Central Americans hop rides to cross Mexico on their way to the US. They risk being kidnapped, injured or even killed on the dangerous journey north.

Stammtisch Gäste Episode 26 Damien McGuinness, Kate Brady, Rupert Wiederwald, Deborah Cole (DW)

Stammtisch - German healthcare: The doctor will see you now

Is there a doctor in the house? Germany's healthcare system gets a check-up on this week's podcast as host Damien McGuinness puts on his scrubs with AFP's Deborah Cole, and DW's Kate Brady and Rupert Wiederwald.

Buchmesse Frankfurt-Indien (picture-alliance/dpa/F. Rumpenhorst)

How does the world's second most populous nation speak?

Census authorities have revealed the results of the latest language data in India, taking into account the languages spoken by the nation's over 1.2 billion people. The results showed some interesting findings.

Golf British Open Tiger Woods (Imago/UPI Photo)

Tiger Woods creates golf buzz as he plays himself into Open contention

As The Open championship approaches its final day, Tiger Woods has remarkably played himself into contention for the title with a round of five under. It was the moment many in golf hoped for but few really expected.