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Putin, Zelenskiy meet for summit on Ukraine conflict

The leaders of Ukraine, Russia, France and Germany are in Paris for a long-awaited summit on the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The talks aim to revive a stalled 2015 cease-fire deal. Go to article

Eight still missing after NZ volcano eruption 3m ago

New Zealand's prime minister says overnight reconnaissance flights have failed to find signs of life after a volcano erupted off the country's coast, killing five people. Eight others are still unaccounted for.

Fire and ashes: Most troublesome volcanos of our time

WADA has banned Russia again — so what has actually changed?

Symbolbild | WADA entscheidet über Olympia-Bann für Russland (picture-alliance/dpa/J. Woitas)

WADA has hit Russia with a four-year ban from major international competitions. However, critics argue that the World Anti-Doping Agency could have and should have done much more.

Trump impeachment enters next phase 4h ago

Trump impeachment: Formal charges loom as congressional panel weighs evidence

A US congressional panel leading impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump is debating the evidence against him, setting off a pivotal week as Democrats move forward to hold a full House vote before Christmas.

Indian lower house passes new citizenship bill 2h ago

People wait in queue to check their names on the draft list at the National Register of Citizens (NRC) centre at a village in Nagaon district, Assam state, India, July 30, 2018.

For the first time, India would use religion as a legal basis for determining nationality, if the bill passes the upper house too. It's part of the Hindu nationalist strategy promoted by Narendra Modi.

France: Broad strikes hit transportation hard 3h ago

General strike cripples transportation in France

Five days of mass strikes by French unions have crippled transportation across the country. But the government of President Emmanuel Macron appears determined to push through its plans for a pensions overhaul.

Africa, human rights top EU foreign ministers' list 11h ago

Josep Borrell, EU High Representative, begins to walk through a door while surrounded by other people (Reuters/J. Geron)

Top diplomats from the European Union's member states have begun discussing the bloc's foreign policy aims under its new leadership. The EU must "speak more the language of power," top EU diplomat Josep Borrell said.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn with a bow and arrow

What would Corbyn's foreign policy look like?

While the Conservatives continue to enjoy a healthy lead in the polls, it would be premature to write off Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. But his foreign policy credentials are a cause for concern.

The banks of Seine in Paris, including a bike path, are seen flooded, with the Eiffel Tower in the background (picture-alliance/dpa/MAXPPP/O. Corsan)

EU pins hopes on Green Deal

With the EU on track to miss its 2030 carbon targets, will the European Green Deal be enough to convince the skeptics?

Stutthof camp survivor testifies at guard's trial 1h ago

An Israeli witness who survived the Nazi death camp at Stutthof has described how SS guards staged sadistic "shows" to torture prisoners. His testimony is part of a court case against a 93-year-old former guard.

The WTO's appeals body judges quandary 5h ago

World Trade Organization headquarters in Geneva (Getty Images/AFP/F. Coffrini)

The World Trade Organization is facing the biggest crisis in its 25-year history. The US has blocked the hiring of judges to the WTO's appeals body — which rules in trade disputes — to the point where just one remains.

34-year-old poised to become Finnish PM 23h ago

Sanna Marin, whose party is the largest in a five-member governing coalition, is set to be the country's third female leader. Marin narrowly defeated Antti Lindtman by a 32 to 29 vote in the party council.

Where women rule the country

EU greenlights mega subsidies for electric batteries 10h ago

VW cars get charged (picture-alliance/dpa/empics/PA Wire/Y. Mok)

The European Commission's anti-trust body has approved billions of euros in state aid to the electric battery industry. The move is aimed at helping the EU catch up in the strategic production sector.

Panda cubs Meng Yuan and Meng Xiang are seen during a news conference to announce their names at the Berlin Zoo

Berlin Zoo reveals names of panda twins

Berlin Zoo has ignored calls to name its panda cubs Hong and Kong in support of ongoing protests.

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Russland Moskau Das Gebäude des Russischen Olympischen Komitees (imago images/ITAR-TASS/A. Shcherbak)

WADA's Russia ban not sufficient 6h ago

The World Anti-Doping Agency has banned Russia from the world's top sporting events for four years. But it's not enough.

Drunken raccoon staggers through German Christmas market, passes out 08.12.2019

Man eats $120,000 banana taped to wall at Miami art exhibition 08.12.2019

WADA has banned Russia again — so what has actually changed? 11h ago

In Venice, the floodwaters recede but the problems pile up 06.12.2019

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Pipelines at Atamanskaya compressor station (Reuters/M. Shemetov)

Sieren's China: Rapprochement with Russia

Without Moscow, Brussels will not survive in the global power struggle, says DW's Frank Sieren.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Getty Images/AFP/E. Soteras)

Nobel Peace Prizes for Africa over six decades

Ethiopia's prime minister is receiving this year's Nobel Peace Prize as the 10th African since 1960.

A man reads a newspaper in Bangladesh (DW)

Journalists' job insecurity in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's media industry has grown rapidly in the last decade, with new print and online media entering the market. But journalists are still deprived of professional rights that restrict their freedom to work.

Schadenfreude is not as bad as you might think.

Sometimes — very rarely — we feel happy when a mishap occurs to others. But that's okay!

Wiener Oper, Vienna Opera (picture alliance/blickwinkel/McPHOTO)

Vienna State Opera stages first opera by woman

The curtain has risen on Olga Neuwirth's opera Orlando at the Vienna State Opera. The avant-garde composer's work examining gender fluidity was well-received, despite a few boos.

Gladbach leave Bayern Munich seven points adrift 08.12.2019

Even though there are still a few weeks until Christmas, several Bundesliga teams picked up early presents on matchday 14. Bayern unraveled, Dortmund dominated and the league continues to be exciting.