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May becomes latest Brexit political casualty

Theresa May came into power after the Brexit referendum, yet she never managed to unite the Conservatives. Before stepping down as prime minister, May was one of the most powerful women ever in British politics. Go to article

May during her statement that she will resign as the Conservative leader (Reuters/H. McKay)

Europe's reaction to May's departure 11h ago

The new UK prime minister will have to provide "rapid clarification" on Brexit, European leaders warn.

Who is Boris Johnson? 8h ago

He has a penchant for gaffes, extramarital affairs and stirring up euroskepticism. He could become Britain's next PM.

Nail bomb explodes outside bakery in France 6h ago

At least 13 people were injured when an explosive device went off at a bakery in central Lyon, France's third biggest city. President Emmanuel Macron described it as an "attack."

US threatens Turkey with sanctions 1h ago

The US has issued an ultimatum to Turkey: If the country buys the S-400 missile defense system from Russia, sanctions will be imposed. The dispute goes beyond the weaponry. Differences on Syria and Iran are at play.

A «Fridays for Future» protester holds a sign that says Make love not CO2. (picture-alliance/dpa/P. Zinken)

German parties go green for European election

Germany's political establishment faces roadblocks in convincing voters they've turned over a green leaf.

Juncker: Merkel was right on refugees 16h ago

Jean-Claude Juncker kissing Angela Merkel (picture-alliance/AP Images/Y. Herman)

Angela Merkel was right to take in nearly 1 million refugees in 2015, EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said in an interview. He also revealed how he got Donald Trump to kiss him.

Austria's ex-vice chancellor sues over Ibiza video 7h ago

Strache in an Ibiza hotel room with FPÖ politician Johan Gudenus and the alleged niece of a Russian oligarch (picture-alliance/dpa/Spiegel/Süddeutsche Zeitung)

Heinz-Christian Strache has announced he is suing several people in connection with the video that ended his political career. He has denied that there is also footage of him taking drugs and committing sex acts.

Four further deaths on overcrowded Mount Everest 40m ago

Traffic jam of climbers on Mount Everest (AFP/Project Possible)

A narrow window of good weather has created a deadly overcrowding of climbers on Mount Everest. Most of the seven deaths this month happened after climbers spent too much time in the "death zone."

German YouTubers: Don't vote CDU, SPD or AfD 6h ago

Some 70 influential creators spoke out against Germany's ruling parties for climate inaction. The CDU has had to walk back its criticism of a YouTube star who slammed them for not tackling climate change.

Schäuble says social media hampers thought 8h ago

The president of the Bundestag and self-proclaimed "digital immigrant," Wolfgang Schäuble, said social media keeps people in their own filter bubbles, making it harder to reach informed decisions.

Germany withholds aid money from Uganda 7h ago

Verschiedene Euroscheine (picture alliance/blickwinkel/McPHOTO)

In 2018, the United Nations found that millions of dollars of aid money had been stolen in Uganda. Now Germany has partially stopped its funding in a bid to force Uganda to speed up investigations.

Police 'unleashed a rage,' beaten reporter says 7h ago

Italian police carry away a man after clashes broke out at a far-right rally

Video footage has shown Italian riot police beating a veteran journalist even after he was identified as a reporter. Prosecutors described the incident as "absurd," saying he was doing his job "in a peaceful manner."

US sends 1,500 troops to Mideast for 'protection' 4h ago

Both President Trump and the Pentagon stressed that they were not seeking to engage in a military conflict with Iran. Trump has been trying to pressure Tehran into negotiating a new nuclear deal.

Kenyan court upholds ban on same-sex relations 8h ago

LGBTQ activists in rainbow masks at a protest in Kenya

A panel of three judges has said the constitution adequately protects LGBTQ people's rights. But activists and lawyers have criticized the ruling, saying it undermines protections guaranteed by the constitution.

Taiwan holds Asia's first gay wedding

However, the newly-weds are still subject to restrictions not faced by heterosexual couples.

What Modi's reelection means for regional rivals 8h ago

Pakistan's Imran Khan and India's Narendra Modi meet in New Delhi in 2015 (MEA India)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been reelected with an even bigger mandate than in 2014. Should China and Pakistan be worried about the future of relations with India under an emboldened Modi?

Approaching the end of the smartphone? 8h ago

The trade spat between Washington and Beijing has reached a new level, with successful Chinese telecoms equipment provider Huawei stuck in the eye of the storm. Where will this all end, asks DW's Henrik Böhme.

Use empathy, not facts, to combat anti-vaxxers 5h ago

Pakistan Polio Impfung in Lahore (picture-alliance/AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)

As the world grapples with measles outbreaks, public health advocates are desperately seeking to improve vaccine attitudes. But the facts don't seem to be getting through. A new study says empathy is key.

The Eritrean community in Berlin

Thousands leave the small country of Eritrea every month. In pursuit of a better life they start new communities all over the world. In Germany, they now form the largest sub-Saharan African immigrant group. DW caught up with the Christian-Orthodox community in Berlin.

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Theresa May London Statement (Reuters/T. Melville)

May abandons ship 5h ago

The UK prime minister has finally thrown in the towel. Under her successor, however, there won't be much of a change.

France: Package bomb explodes in Lyon 'attack'

EU leaders react to Theresa May's resignation

Germany withholds aid money from Uganda

Ishaq Dar: Pakistani PM Imran Khan 'responsible for current economic mess'

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School strikes for climate around the world

Thousands of students around the world turned out for the latest round of "Fridays for Future" protests. They skipped school to press political leaders to act against global warming. It's the second global co-ordinated wave of school strike action.

USA Treffen Präsident Trump und Shinzo Abe (picture-alliance/AP Images/Y. Okunishi)

Abe's calculated pampering of Trump

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wants to indulge US President Donald Trump with lavish gestures of friendship in order to avoid concessions on trade issues. The strategy could work. Martin Fritz reports from Tokyo.

Video-Still SoMe DW-Stories Grundgesetz Englisch (DW)

"I want to be provocative, too."

Because he spoke his mind, Amed Sherwan was tortured in Northern Iraq. Now he enjoys Freedom of Expression in Germany.

Jakarta Indonesien Proteste Wahlen (Reuters/W. Kurniawan)

Indonesia blocking social media to 'maintain democracy'

Indonesian authorities have been criticized for blocking social media during violent post-election riots in Jakarta. DW asked Indonesian Communications Minister Rudiantara why he thinks the ban is necessary.

Niko Kovac receives the traditional beer shower after Bayern Munich's Bundesliga win (Reuters/K. Pfaffenbach)

Bayern's Kovac could win double and lose job

Niko Kovac goes in to his third consecutive final on the verge of a host of records. But making history against RB Leipzig may not keep him in his job, with much recent attention fixed on Bayern Munich's past and future.

Deutschland Berlin - Deutscher Synchronpreis (Emily Manthei)

Film dubbing as high art in Germany

Why does Germany honor its voice actors who dub films as much the original stars? And what's wrong with subtitles?

Film still - The name of the rose two people stand in front of a row of crosses in the dark in a cemetery (11 Marzo Film/Palomar/TMG
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'Name of the Rose' hits the small screen

Umberto Eco’s bestselling middle ages murder mystery involving devious monks and a merciless inquisitor is set to enthrall an even bigger worldwide audience as a miniseries adaptation debuts in the US and Germany.