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The center-left Social Democrats and Greens presented a united front in the third and final TV debate, with a snap poll seeing the SPD's Olaf Scholz as the clear winner. But the CDU's Armin Laschet remains close behind. Go to article
The volcano is spewing red-hot lava and ash into the sky from the island of La Palma. Authorities are preparing to evacuate 10,000 people and some homes have already been razed.
The FBI says the remains found in Wyoming are "consistent" with missing 22-year-old — but said they have not yet made a formal ID. The case has gripped the US, with her boyfriend named as a "person of interest."
Heartwarming comedy "Ted Lasso" and British royal drama "The Crown" scooped up the top honors at the 73rd Emmys. After going remote in 2020 due to the pandemic, this year's show was back with in-person glitz and glam.
As female employees in Kabul were reportedly told to stay home, some staged a protest against the latest restrictions on women by the new Taliban government.
According to Doha, over 230 Afghan, US and European nationals were aboard the Qatari flight, the fourth to evacuate citizens since the end of the US mission in Afghanistan.
France is riding out feelings of betrayal days after defense partner Australia split. Instead of a relationship based on a conventional submarine contract, Australia is pursuing nuclear propulsion with the US, UK.
A Rwandan court is expected to issue a verdict on Paul Rusesabagina. His story, in which he saved scores of people during the Rwandan genocide, inspired the film 'Hotel Rwanda,' but now Kigali accuses him of terrorism.
Days before Germany's election, the current finance minister has to face questions over a police raid on his ministry.
The Greens met to lick their wounds and gain momentum for the last days before the election.
Germany’s top court decided in 2019 that adults who have legal guardians should no longer be barred from taking part in elections. Now many of them will do so for the first time.
As Germans go to the polls to elect a new government, what can they expect for their digital future? What are the various parties promising and why does Europe's biggest economy need to play catch-up anyhow?
In the run-up to the German elections, Turkish-German chatrooms, Internet forums and social media are circulating advice on how to vote. Some of their recommendations amount to a call for a boycott, says Elmas Topcu.
For many suvivors, the floods in Germany have a major impact on the federal election this month.
The Vathy camp was overtaken by a major fire on the eve of migrants being transferred out. Many are headed to a new €43 million ($50 millon) "closed" high-tech secure facility.
Four were found dead on the Poland-Belarus border, three Iraqi men in Poland and one Iraqi woman in Belarus. The Polish prime minister spoke of "dramatic events and Belarusian provocations."
The €2.14 billion capital increase will shore up the German flag carrier's finances and help pay off a government bailout secured at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
After complaints of voting violations and a crackdown on the opposition, Russian President Vladimir Putin's party, United Russia, has retained its majority.
Three flights carrying Haitians have reportedly left Texas for Port-au-Prince after an influx of border crossings. Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry said they were welcome home.
Kyiv's annual gay Pride parade returned after missing a year in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite recent progress, homophobia and opposition to same-sex partnerships remain high in Ukraine.
Authorities have devised new ways to verify whether the PCR tests are real or not, but experts are skeptical. Police have discovered numerous rings and scammers providing the forged certificates.
Thailand's tourism industry is reeling from the pandemic and officials want to open more destinations to tourists, despite rising COVID cases.
Learning a third language such as German, Japanese or Mandarin seems to have gone out of fashion. Some students are turning to non-traditional alternatives such as Arabic, computer programming or coding, to succeed.
Last year, Vladislav and Vitalij Kusnetshik sought political asylum at the Swedish embassy in Minsk. They have refused to leave the compound since, warning the Lukashenko regime may torture them.
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Moscow's efforts to force the operational start of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline have so far come to nothing.
A volcano has erupted on La Palma, the fifth-largest of Spain's Canary Islands, after several days of earth tremors.
Amsterdam unveiled a national monument bearing the names of over 100,000 names of Dutch Holocaust victims.
It’s been more than 100 years since the Bauhaus art school was founded. A number of products designed by its teachers and students are still being made. Officially under license, but also in unauthorized copies. And that can lead to lawsuits.
For 30 years, the space telescope has been providing us with breathtaking images from distant corners of the universe.
Following decisive wins over RB Leipzig and Barcelona, Bayern Munich's class was again on display against Bochum.
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan caused a stir after she appointed Stergomena Tax as defense minister. She becomes the first woman to hold the critical portfolio since the country's independence.
Volunteers from 180 countries do what they can to raise awareness of how to tackle waste and protect the environment.
With world-class buildings, World Heritage parks and even a movie studio, the city has plenty to offer visitors.
With the protective barriers removed from around the famous arch, people can get up close to the transformed war memorial.
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