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Draft Brexit deal outlined with Brussels

Negotiators for the EU and the UK have finally struck a draft deal on the conditions of the British divorce from the bloc. But now Theresa May has to convince her Cabinet and Parliament to back it. Go to article

German GDP drops for first time since 2015 5m ago

A woen stands next to a German flag in Berlin. Archive photo, January 22, 2016 (Imago/photothek/G. Gaertner)

Growth in Europe's biggest economy shrank 0.2 percent in the third quarter compared to the previous period. Economists are not worried and believe it is just a temporary slip.

Gaza ceasefire holds after Israel-Hamas violence 40m ago

Members of the Islamist movement Hamas' military wing Al-Qassam Brigades ride in vehicles

Israel and Palestinian factions in Gaza have held a ceasefire following the worst violence since the 2014 war. The situation remains precarious.

Calgary votes 'No' in 2026 Olympics plebiscite 3h ago

Calgary Olympic Plaza, Kanada (picture alliance / empics)

Calgary's citizens have decided to not endorse the city's bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics. The vote was a major blow to the IOC, which is now left with only two bids to host the event.

Beijing advances 'code of conduct' for South China Sea 1h ago

China's premier has hailed progress on an agreement that would "ensure peace and stability" in the strategic sea. Beijing has continued to fill a void as US influence in the region wanes under Donald Trump.

Italy defies EU's request for smaller budget 8h ago

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio speaks with reporters after a cabinet meeting in Rome (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Medichini)

Italy has stuck to its big-spending budget plan, despite demands for changes from the EU and the threat of financial penalties. The move has sparked concerns over Italy's debt, and uncertainty from investors.

EU warns Romania over 'reversed' progress 4h ago

Two protesters hold Romanian flags in front of government headquarters (picture-alliance/J. Arriens)

The EU criticized Romania's judicial reforms, saying that Bucharest isn't following through on its rule of law commitments. Romania has come under increased scrutiny as it will take over the EU's presidency in January.

Paper suffers death threats over 'Putin's chef' 10h ago

A sheep in a cage near the Moscow office of Novaya Gazeta (Reuters/S. Karpukhin)

Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta has been receiving threats for weeks after publishing reports on Yevgeny Prigozhin. Among other things, the oligarch is said to run a private army.

Merkel presents her vision for Europe 17h ago

Angela Merkel addressing the European Parliament (Reuters/V. Kessler)

The German chancellor has addressed MEPs in Strasbourg, laying out Germany's vision for the future of Europe. Seven months ahead of EU parliamentary elections, she gave her personal assessment of where the bloc stands.

'El Chapo' lawyer says client is 'scapegoat' 7h ago

Mexiko, Mexiko City: Joaquin El Chapo Guzman (picture-alliance/AP/E. Verdugo)

Prosecutors have accused Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman of directing massive drug shipments from Mexico into the United States. His defense has downplayed the drug lord's role in the drug operation, calling him a "scapegoat."

Polls open in coup-plagued Fiji 6h ago

Fiji, Suja: Wahlen (Getty Images/AFP/I. Rokovesa)

Hundreds of thousands of Fijians began voting in the country's second democratic election since a coup 12 years ago. Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, who rose to power after the coup, is hoping to remain in office.

Deaths mount in deadliest California wildfires 5h ago

Thousands of firefighters spent a fifth day digging battle lines to contain California's worst ever wildfire as the wind-whipped flames cleaved a merciless path through the state's northern hills (Getty Images/J.Edelson )

The devastating wildfires in California are still not completely under control and the death toll is sure to rise. Meanwhile, even as firefighters work to control the flames, coroners search for bodies.

Greece locates lost ancient city on Tenea 3h ago

The remains of a housing settlement in the ancient city of Tenea in southern Greece (picture-alliance/dpa/ Greek Culture Ministry)

A city thought to be founded by survivors of the Trojan War has been located in Greece. After years of excavations, archeologists have collected tangible evidence of a city that previously only existed in ancient texts.

Navalny allowed to leave Russia for ECHR 14h ago

The Russian opposition leader was given permission to leave Russia for Europe after being barred. He is planning to attend the European Court of Human Rights for a hearing.

Einstein's German anti-Semitism letter auctioned 9h ago

"Here are brewing economically and politically dark times," Einstein wrote to his sister in 1922, describing his fears for Jews in Germany before the Nazis took power. The letter fetched thousands at an Israeli auction.

Queen Marie Antoinette's Pearl with matching earrings, a pear necklace, and a ring (picture-alliance/AP Images/F. Augstein)

Marie Antoinette's jewels up for auction

French royals smuggled the jewels out of Paris in the aftermath of the revolution.

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Angela Merkel at the EP (picture-alliance/J.-F. Badias)

Lackluster Merkel keeps Macron waiting 13h ago

The German chancellor didn't offer any new ideas during her long-awaited keynote speech at the European Parliament.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel presents her vision for Europe

Greek archaeologists locate lost ancient city of Tenea

UK reaches draft Brexit divorce deal with Brussels negotiators

Einstein's 1922 letter on German anti-Semitism sells at auction

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Hesse State Premier Volker Bouffier and German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a 2018 campaign rally (REUTERS)

Hesse state election recount looms large

The day after her CDU party's dismal showing in the elections, Merkel announced her gradual retreat from politics. Now a recount could leave the party with a weak mandate. How could this have happened, and what's next?

Germany to fund late entry into battery cell production

Germany's industrial giants have been reluctant to invest in the costly production of electric car battery cells until now. Will a €1 billion government grant be enough to recover time lost to China and South Korea?

Maribel Ponce Hernandez sits in a tent set up for the migrant caravan in Mexiko City (DW/O. Lopez)

'Migrant caravan was my only chance' for a better life

Maribel Ponce Hernandez joined the migrant caravan trekking through Central America to escape Honduras. The single mom is unflinching in her aim to reach the US, regardless of what President Donald Trump has to say.

'President Duterte is bullying the media'

In an interview with DW, Filipino journalist Maria Ressa said that President Rodrigo Duterte's administration is targeting both her and Rappler news for criticizing the government and exposing the war on drugs.

A close-up of the art installation Human Cargo showing a miniature sinking ship in front of a grave stone with Arabic writing on it (DW/W. Dick)

'Human Cargo:' Refugees deal with trauma through art

Refugees from Syria and other countries are taking part in the art project "Human Cargo." The idea: Help refugees come to terms with the horrors they experienced on their odyssey — and get more Germans to chip in.

World War I centenary 15.04.2014

DW takes a look back at the 'war to end all wars.'

Climate change reduces male fertility, could help drive extinction

Researchers are honing in on a little-studied but significant consequence of climate change: male infertility. Could this potential cause of extinction and biodiversity loss also threaten the human species?