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Anti-coal protests in Germany's Hambach Forest

Renewed protests against the expansion of a lignite mine have taken place in an ancient spot of German woodland. But bad weather and police restraints put a dampener on the demonstration. Go to article

German coalition to reevaluate Maassen's fate 6h ago

Hans-Georg Maassen and Horst Seehofer standing in front of a blue wall

The outrage that followed the apparent promotion of Hans-Georg Maassen has forced Angela Merkel's government into renewed talks. In the fallout, some 67 percent of Germans have lost faith in the chancellor's coalition.

Iran summons Western diplomats over attack 4h ago

Revolutionary Guard members carry a wounded comrade after a shooting during a parade marking the 38th anniversary of Iraq's 1980 invasion of Iran, in the southwestern city of Ahvaz

The Iranian government blamed regional countries and their "US masters" for the attack on an annual military parade in the southwestern city of Ahvaz. A Sunni militant group claimed responsibility for the assault.

Israel gives Bedouin villagers evacuation deadline 45m ago

Girl in front of a shack in Khan al-Ahmar

Israel has told Palestinian residents of a West Bank village they have until October 1 to tear down their homes. The announcement comes after years of court battles and amid severe criticism from the EU, among others.

Pope pays tribute to Nazi and Soviet WWII victims 16m ago

Pope Francis in Lithuania (Reuters/I. Kalnins)

A huge crowd gathered to hear the Vatican leader honor Jewish Holocaust victims and those persecuted by the Soviets. On the first papal trip to the Baltics in 25 years, Francis warned against resurgent anti-Semitism.

India, Pakistan ratchet up war rhetoric 1h ago

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Indian counrepart Narendra Modi

The Indian and Pakistani governments have accused each other of sabotaging peace talks in the latest spat over militancy in the Kashmir region. But where did it all go wrong for the proposed foreign ministers' meeting?

Needles found in Aussie strawberries in NZ 2h ago

A New Zealand supermarket chain has found needles in a box of Australian strawberries and is withdrawing the brand. Australia itself has seen more than 100 such alleged incidents in recent weeks.

Polls open in Maldives, amid stern criticism 8h ago

Arial view of the Maldives (picture alliance/dpa/Robert Hardin/S. Papadopoulos)

Rights groups have decried Sunday's vote in the tourist paradise as tipped in favor of incumbent President Yameen Abdul Gayoom. During a crackdown on threats to his rule, he even jailed his half-brother.

Chinese medical vessel docks in Venezuela 11h ago

Chinese army medical vessel docked in Venezuela (picture-alliance/AP Photo/A. Cubillos)

The humanitarian tour will provide medical help to the crisis-ridden country, but Venezuelan officials said it was also part of a "strategic defense operation." Pharmaceutical prices have soared as the currency tanks.

Kavanaugh accuser agrees to testify in US 12h ago

A combination picture of Brett Kavanaugh und Christine Blasey Ford

Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused Kavanaugh of sexual assaulting her, has agreed to testify before a Senate panel. Ford's allegations have delayed the conservative judge's confirmation to the Supreme Court.

Porsche ditches diesel for good amid VW fallout 8h ago

Chief Executive Oliver Blume has said the sports carmaker will focus on petrol/gasoline, hybrid and all-electric vehicles. Porsche and its parent Volkswagen have seen their image take a beating in the wake of Dieselgate.

Comcast outbids Fox in battle for UK's Sky 10h ago

The US media giants have been locked in a months-long takeover saga to control Sky, Europe's leading pay-TV operator. It needed a rare three-round auction held by British regulators to finally settle the battle.

Bundesliga 4. Spieltag | FC Schalke 04 vs. Bayern München | Elfmeter Lewandowski (Reuters/L. Kuegeler)

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich too good for winless Schalke

Bayern Munich ran out comfortable winners over Schalke in Gelsenkirchen. A header from James Rodriguez and a Robert Lewandowski penalty were enough for the champions against last season's runners-up.

Marking Nazi Kefalonia massacre 75 years on 19h ago

German Nazi officials visit the Acropolis (picture-alliance/akg-images)

In September 1943, German Wehrmacht troops slaughtered some 5,200 Italian soldiers on the Greek isle. The massacre was a turning point in Greece and Italy's relationship, but the bloody event was downplayed for years.

Tiger sharks killed after attacks on tourists 20h ago

A tiger shark above a sandy ocean floor (picture-alliance/WILDLIFE/D. Perrine)

Australian authorities have caught and killed three tiger sharks after a woman and a young girl sustained life-threatening injuries near the Great Barrier Reef. The victims were tourists in the popular Whitsunday region.

Japan lands rovers on asteroid in historic mission 18h ago

An artistic depiction of rovers landing on the Ryugu asteroid

Japanese scientists have praised "the world’s first rover to land on the surface of an asteroid." The Hayabusa2 is expected to land a German-made lander carrying a larger rover in October.

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Deutschland Bundesliga gelangweilte Fans (picture alliance/Pressefoto ULMER/D. Kopatsch)

Boring Bundesliga needs new format 16h ago

There was a sense of familiarity to Bayern's win over Schalke. DW's Matt Ford says the Bundesliga needs a new format.

Kefalonia massacre: Revisiting a Nazi war crime in Greece

India's PM Narendra Modi faces calls to resign over French jet deal

Australia tiger sharks killed after attack on tourists near Great Barrier Reef

Germany records fewer laser attacks on aircraft landing at airports

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Germany records fewer laser attacks at airports

Air traffic authorities have highlighted a decrease in laser attacks on aircraft, often aimed at disorienting pilots during landing maneuvers. But one major airport reported a double-digit increase, prompting concerns.

BG Do's & Dont's auf dem Oktoberfest (picture-alliance/imageBROKER/M. Siepmann)

Do's and don'ts at the Oktoberfest

The Munich Oktoberfest, known as the Wiesn, begins on September 22nd. Six million visitors are expected during 17 days of fun. A lot is tolerated, but not everything is desired. Here's an etiquette guide for the Wiesn.

The inside of a band tour bus (Getty Images/D. Boczarski)

Brexit: The day the music died

It's not over until the fat lady sings, but for many emerging bands in the British music industry, a no-deal Brexit could be a career-ending moment, Rob Mudge reports.

Bundesliga Fussball VfL Wolfsburg - SC Freiburg (picture-alliance/dpa/P. Steffen)

Bundesliga matchday 4 in pictures

Freiburg upset the odds in Wolfsburg, Dortmund got what they might not have deserved against Hoffenheim and there were six goals in the capital. All the latest from the Bundesliga on matchday four.

Contemporary Muslim Fashion press photo features two woman in colorful dresses, pants and turbans (Sebastian Kim)

Muslim fashion for women: Modesty meets trendy style

Style-conscious Muslim women were long ignored by the mainstream fashion industry. An exhibition at San Francisco's de Young Museum confronts stereotypes on Islam and style, showing that Muslim fashion is far from drab.

DW Stammtisch, Damien McGuinness, Michaela Küfner, Richard Jones, Judy Dempsey (DW/N. Haase)

Stammtisch: Coalition crisis and Brexit bumblings

No, this isn't a repeat episode. Damien McGuinness and guests discuss the new normal.

DW journalist and TV host Jaafar Abdul Karim addresses a panel on the question What do Sudanese women want?

Sudan Islamic clerics attack DW show 'Shabab Talk'

A young woman's passionate plea for freedom and respect has sparked a heated debate about gender inequality in Sudan. Video of the Arabic-language DW show went viral, garnering more than 1 million views.