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G7 in Biarritz: Takeaways from day two

World leaders are gathered in Biarritz for the annual G7 summit. Here are the key developments from day two. Go to article

China's yuan falls to lowest level in 11 years 3h ago

A Chinese bank employee counts 100-yuan notes and US dollar bills (AFP)

The Chinese currency continues to slide as Beijing seeks to buffer against US tariffs. Global markets are rattled by an intensifying US-China trade war.

Iran sells oil from tanker released by Gibraltar 17m ago

Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya 1, previously named Grace 1, sits in the Strait of Gibraltar

Iran did not identify the buyer of the 2.1 million barrels of oil or where the vessel is currently headed. The US previously said it would take action to prevent the oil from being delivered to Syria.

Could Berlin cap rents at €8 per square meter? 8h ago

Protest against rent in Berlin (Getty Images/S. Loos)

Berlin could cap residential rents at €7.97 per square meter, German media report, citing a draft law. The measure is still subject to discussions and could change, according to newspapers.

First shot fired at Hong Kong protests 19h ago

A protester wearing a lemut and ski maske aims a sling shot (Reuters/K. Pfaffenbach)

A Hong Kong police officer has fired his weapon to disperse angry demonstrators chasing him with rods. Police confirmed that 36 people were arrested after peaceful protest turned violent.

Indonesia hones in on new capital on Borneo 1h ago

Indonesia's president has provided fresh details on the location and cost of a new capital on Borneo. The capital Jakarta is overcrowded and sinking.

Escaped cobra on the loose in German town 1h ago

False water cobra flicking its tongue (picture-alliance/WILDLIFE/P. Oxford)

German officials have asked residents to keep windows and doors locked until the viper is captured. The snake's whereabouts are still unknown.

DR Congo finally names new government 2h ago

DRC's President Felix Tshisekedi (Reuters/O. Acland)

Most members of the new executive have been drawn from former president Joseph Kabila's Common Front for Congo. DRC will now have a female vice prime minister, minister for foreign affairs and minister for planning.

Racist groups rally anew in Chemnitz 5h ago

Pro Chemnitz Demonstration (picture alliance/dpa)

A racist group called supporters to the streets in Chemnitz to mark the anniversary of a man's death in a 2018 knife attack. The local football team rebuked fans after racist chants were heard during Saturday's game.

Amazon fires: Brazil sends in military planes 10h ago

Smoke rises from the blazes in the Amazon wildfires (AFP/L- Sampaio)

Brazil's Ministry of Defense has authorized some 40,000 troops to take part in operations to combat the blazing wildfires. Smoke from the fires has covered the city of Porto Velho and brought protesters into the streets.

Israel bans far-right candidates for racism 8h ago

Baruch Marzel and Benzi Gopstein, politicians from the Jewish Power party (Getty Images/AFP/M. Kahana)

Benzi Gopstein and Baruch Marzel of the Jewish Power party have been barred from the snap general elections in September. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was criticized for allying with the ultra-nationalist party.

Steinmeier asks forgiveness for WWII Italy massacre 11h ago

Frank-Walter Steinmeier (picture-alliance/dpa/B. von Jutrczenka)

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has cautioned about the re-emergence of nationalism across Europe. He spoke during a moving ceremony for the victims of the August 1944 SS massacres in central Italy.

Paris celebrates 75th anniversary of liberation 23h ago

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo attends a ceremony at the base of the Eiffel Tower to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Paris

Exactly 75 years ago, French resistance fighters, US soldiers and others freed Paris from years of Nazi occupation. The City of Light is marking the event with a parade — tracing the path tanks took when they arrived.

Seven dead in Mallorca midair collision 16h ago

Mallorca midair collision (picture-alliance/AP Photo/Incendios f.Baleares)

A helicopter and light aircraft collided midair on the holiday island, killing all seven people. Among the dead were a family of four Germans.

Mystery bomb: Barcelona beach evacuated 15h ago

Police tape cordons off the Sant Sebastià beach in Barcelona (picture-alliance/dpa/I. Murillo)

Spanish police cleared a long stretch of the Sant Sebastia beach after a bomb, likely dating from the Spanish Civil War, was found at sea. Navy specialists will deactivate the device on Monday.

Germany's firefighters on the decline 22h ago

Firefighters during an exercise at the voluntary fire brigade in St. Katharinen, Rhineland-Palatinate

Fire departments are struggling to find new recruits — crucial for a country where 95% of the firefighters are volunteers. Without them, Germany could see more out-of-control wildfires, like elsewhere in Europe.

Countries vote to protect fastest shark 18h ago

Mako shark swimming in Atlantic (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Potenski)

Mako sharks have practically disappeared from the Mediterranean, and their numbers have plunged in other seas, too. Japan and China opposed a global initiative to save them from extinction but most countries endorsed it.

New deal, same Werner 15h ago

Timo Werner was the star man as Julian Nagelsmann picked up three points on his home debut as RB Leipzig coach. With Werner likely to depart the club next year, will we see the best out of Werner in the season ahead?

Rohingya Muslim refugees children queue for aid suplies at the Kutupalong refugee camp in Cox's Bazar on December 4, 2017

Opinion: Foreign aid is a hindrance to Rohingya repatriation

Local and international NGOs have been working hard to provide relief to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. But their efforts are proving to be counterproductive in repatriation attempts, says DW's Khaled Muhiuddin.

Germany plans to shift gears on driver's licenses

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G7 in Biarritz: Second day takeaways

Italy: German president marks 75th anniversary of SS massacre

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Bundesliga Bulletin: Dortmund stay perfect, Lewandowski grabs hat trick

Even though there are still 32 games left to play, the Bundesliga 2019-20 season is already shaping up to be a thriller. With plenty of goals, VAR debates and world-class performances, matchday two was one to remember.

Paramedics attend to injured spectators (Reuters/USA TODAY Sports/A. Hagy)

PGA Tour Championship: Lightning injures 6

As a storm rolled in, fans were told to seek shelter. Deadly lightning strikes on golf courses occurred in the past.

On the Green Fence is a new environemental Podcast-miniseries

New Podcast: On the Green Fence

Gabriel and Neil go green, taking an open-minded, relevant and entertaining approach to various environmental issues.

Tapas, pinchos and more: A stroll through Madrid's culinary scene 1h ago

Spain, people sitting at a street cafe on Plaza de Santa Ana in Madrid (picture alliance/robertharding)

There's more to Spanish food than paella. For little money, you can discover Spain's culinary delights in the form of tapas. But exploring tapas is a time-consuming yet rewarding endeavor, as Sertan Sanderson found out.

Kirill Petrenko with orchestra members seen in background (picture-alliance/dpa/B. von Jutrczenka)

Kirill Petrenko's inaugural with the Berlin Philharmonic

A moment in music history: On August 23, a new era began in the Berlin Philharmonic Hall.

Symbolbild Salafismus Anwerbung (picture-alliance/dpa/R. Peters)

Germany fights jihadism with YouTube satire

The state government of North Rhine-Westphalia is betting on wit and humor as an antidote to Islamist extremism. Extremists use YouTube to target young people, but NRW wants to fight fire with fire.