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German police 'not ruling out' terrorism in Cologne attack

Police have launched raids connected to the main suspect of an attack at Cologne's central train station. Authorities said witnesses reported hearing the subject vow his allegiance to 'Islamic State' terrorists. Go to article

Seehofer: Under fire from Bavaria to Berlin 1h ago

CSU leader Horst Seehofer — the German interior minister and an uneasy ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel's — is back in Berlin and vowing to play nice after Bavaria's vote. But how long can he hold on before heads roll?

Female abuse rife in Europe's halls of power 1h ago

MEP Terry Reintke with a #metoo sign (Getty Images/AFP/P. Hertzog)

Almost half of female politicians and parliamentary staff in Europe say they have been violently threatened, according to a new study. A majority of parliaments don't have a mechanism for women to speak out or seek help.

German teacher fined over pupil's nude photos 47m ago

The teacher promised to give the 14-year-old student better grades if she sent him nude photos. He also reportedly promised other pupils grade increases if they gave him a kiss.

Live: France vs. Germany 0m ago

Fußball Nations League München Deutschland vs Frankreich (Reuters/M. Dalder)

The winners of the last two World Cups square off in Paris in the second Nations League meeting of the two sides. Struggling Germany need a win to stave off relegation fears and relieve pressure on coach Joachim Löw.

Saudi crown prince under fire over Khashoggi 1h ago

Saudi Arabian Prince Mohammed bin Salman (picture-alliance/dpa/R. Jensen)

Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman has been accused in the Western press of being an accomplice to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Is there any way the crown prince can save his image both at home and abroad?

Armenian PM resigns in political stunt 23m ago

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian seeks to gain control of parliament through early elections. Pashinian came to power last spring in the wake of anti-corruption protests.

Koreas, UN Command discuss demilitarization 2h ago

JSA on the border between North and South Korea (Getty Images/AFP/E. Jones)

North and South Korea have held the first round of three-way peace talks with the US-led United Nations Command. The meeting marks the latest effort to demilitarize one of the world's most heavily armed frontiers.

Israel calls for devastating blow against Hamas 3h ago

Mord an drei jüdischen Jugendlichen im Westjordanland (picture-alliance/AP Photo/M. Mohammed)

The Israeli defense minister said a crippling strike against the Gaza-ruling Islamist group is the only way to reduce violence. With a growing army presence near the Israeli-Gaza border, that option is becoming likely.

'Meat tax' to fight climate change? 5h ago

Meat would actually cost about triple its current market price if we factored in its environmental impact. Could a "meat tax" cut consumption and help do what needs to be done to fight climate change?

Audi pays hefty fine over emissions cheating 7h ago

German prosecutors have announced a fine against German carmaker Audi for cheating emissions tests. The €800 million penalty came after "deviations from regulatory requirements" at the Volkswagen subsidiary.

Will Brexit ruin Brits' French dreams? 5h ago

British entrepreneurs who have settled down in France have been a blessing for the country's rural areas, but will this remain so after the UK's exit from the EU? Lisa Louis looks for answers in Verteillac.

Australia 'open' to embassy in Jerusalem 14h ago

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (picture-alliance/AP Photo/L. Coch)

The Australian government might join the US and Guatemala in moving its Israeli embassy from Tel Aviv, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said. Rivals accused him of a "desperate" ploy to sway Jewish voters.

US, Saudi Arabia on economic collision course 23h ago

Donald Trump and Prince Mohammed bin Salman (picture-alliance/AP Photo/E. Vucci)

The United States has pledged to put economic pressure on Saudi Arabia over the Khashoggi case, while Riyadh has vowed retaliation in return. What are the measures the two countries can take over the matter?

Obama's photographer throws 'Shade' in book 10h ago

USA Pete Souza Barack Obama (picture alliance/dpa/Pete Souza)

Pete Souza, the former White House photographer under President Obama, has released "Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents," a book filled with archived pictures that may induce nostalgia.

Rembrandt masterpiece restored in public 4h ago

The Rijksmuseum has announced the unusual step of having a world-famous painting restored in the gallery where it hangs. 'The Night Watch' is the Netherlands' most valuable painting.

China defends 'educational' Uighur camps 7h ago

China has issued the most detailed defense yet of its policies in the Xinjiang region. Beijing says the region's Uighurs are being taught how to assimilate, while some see echoes of earlier re-education programs.

China punishes vaccine maker 2h ago

A Chinese medical worker vaccinates a baby at a disease control and prevention center in Handan city,

A rabies vaccine scandal in China has resulted in €1.1 billion in penalties for a pharmaceuticals firm. Officials say its product did not enter the market but the case fueled consumer outrage over faulty goods.

Moscow Star Wars school trains novice Jedi 8h ago

Star Wars fans in saber-fighting school in Moscow (DW/Maria Ivanova)

The Star Wars films have a cult following all over the world. But the force seems to be especially strong in Russia. In Moscow, Jedi hopefuls are honing their skills at the world's first lightsaber fighting school.

Macron shuffles ministerial pack

After some ministerial resignations, French President Emmanuel Macron has new names to join his prime minister in the Cabinet. The political balance of the group remains pretty much as it was.

Germany deports 9/11 accomplice 15.10.2018

DW Special Motassadeq Gerichtsprozess in Hamburg (picture-alliance/dpa/C. Charisius)

The 9/11 attacks were led by a group of young men who met in Hamburg. Only one of them has ever been convicted: Mounir el-Motassadeq. He's now being sent to Morocco. DW traces his story.

Italy sends disputed budget to Brussels 16h ago

Giuseppe Conte (picture-alliance/AP Photo/G. Lami)

Rome wants to borrow more in order to boost welfare, lower the retirement age, allow for a partial amnesty on unpaid taxes, and grow the Italian economy. The budget puts Rome on a collision course with Brussels.

Second ICRC midwife executed in Nigeria 12h ago

Nigeria - Boko Haram Konflikt (Getty Images/AFP/S. Heunis)

The execution of the 24-year-old was filmed and sent to a Nigerian news platform. Hauwa Liman had been kidnapped from the refugee center where she was working with two other medical workers in Borno state last March.

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Vladimir Putin and Patriarch Kirill (Getty Images/Y.Lapikova)

Orthodox rift a defeat for Putin 7h ago

The imminent emergence of an independent Orthodox Church in Ukraine deals a blow to Vladimir Putin.

Obama's former photographer throws 'Shade' in new book

German police free hostage at Cologne train station

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Can youth turn tide in Afghan elections? 7h ago

A man walks past campaign posters in Kabul (Reuters/O. Sobhani)

For decades, powerful warlords and tribal elders have dominated Afghanistan's political landscape. But a record number of young Afghans are aiming to break their monopoly in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

The tech startups doing good for the world 8h ago

The winners with the rabbis. From left: Claudiu Leverenz, Maoz Ben-Ari, Pinchas Goldschmidt, Uri Gabbay, Thierry Lamidieu, Ben-Zion Bobrowski (Eli Itkin/CER)pRE

Saving lives, helping those with disabilities and fighting climate change — those are some of the reasons why an organization of rabbis is honoring tech startups which they believe are helping to make a better world.

Dirk Nowitzki (Reuters/USA TODAY Sports/J. Miron)

German basketball players in the NBA

Dirk Nowitzki is not alone! For the first time ever, seven German basketball players are suiting up for NBA teams. With the new season on the horizon, DW takes a look at the impact Germany's ballers can have.

UK Tennis | Angelique Kerber und Wim Fissette (picture-alliance/dpa/S. Paston)

Angelique Kerber splits with coach

Angelique Kerber has parted ways with coach Wim Fisset less than a week before the WTA Finals in Singapore. Fissette helped Kerber, currently ranked third in the world, return to the pinnacle of women's tennis.

Germany: A never-ending look at the past 21h ago

A woman's eye behind a concrete wall (Fotolia/lassedesignen)

Germany is a country known for having thoroughly come to terms with its history. As the foundation dedicated to studying East Germany's communist past turns 20, however, it's clear that task remains vital to this day.

Students water plants in a farming school (Emmanuelle Landais)

Senegal makes strides in fighting malnutrition

Achieving zero hunger by 2030 is a distant goal. Senegal is using technologies and policies to address the issue.

Numbers and letters on a computer screen

Democracy in danger: Elections are easy to manipulate

Manipulated elections undermine confidence in democracy. Yet digital electoral systems are frighteningly vulnerable to attacks. The solution is surprisingly simple.

Watch: Daphne Caruana Galizia documentary

On 16th October 2017, the Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was assassinated.

Pressure mounts on Löw after Netherlands defeat 15.10.2018

Nearly four months after their embarrassing elimination from the World Cup, Germany could be on the brink of another football humiliation. DW explains how the Germans can avoid relegation in the Nations League.

Turning plastic into paving stones in Ghana 15.10.2018

Ghana has a significant problem with plastic waste: only 2 percent of the 22,000 tons it produces annually is recycled. But a company is now taking up the fight against plastic waste - by turning it into paving stones.

Activists put up a banner calling for justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia, Valletta, Malta, September 2018 (DW/D. Repeckaite)

Memorial to murdered Maltese journalist?

Tourist routes, the justice system and Maltese history intersect where activists set up a memorial to push for answers in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. One year on, authorities have tried to remove it from sight.