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Netherlands poll surprise: Anti-EU parties fall short

Pro-European parties in the Netherlands are predicted to win most of the country's European Parliament seats, exit polls show. Dutch voters were among the first to take part in four days of voting across the continent. Go to article

EU citizens in UK denied European vote 5h ago

A woman walks out of a polling station in north London

Rights groups have condemned the chaos, saying UK authorities have failed to guarantee the vote. Britons in the EU's 27 other countries also experienced irregularities, including postal votes "gone missing."

Forward or backward? Decision time in the EU 20h ago

Four days of voting in European Parliament elections are underway in a poll that will decide the EU's future course: a return to nationalism or more integration to increase its global strength? Bernd Riegert reports.

How young voters matter in European Parliament elections

Footballers say #ThisTimeImVoting in European elections

US charges Assange over classified info release 3h ago

The US Justice Department has charged British-held WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with numerous counts of espionage related to the publication of classified documents. The case raises possible media freedom concerns.

India's Modi faces big challenges after win 10h ago

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets his party supporters (Reuters/A. Abidi)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP has won India's general election. While financial markets have reacted positively, many are worried about the rise of nationalism and the future of India's democracy.

US arrests banker over Trump job graft charge 7h ago

US President Donald Trump gestures at a rally

The head of a bank is accused of approving loans in exchange for a job in the White House. Although he failed to get one, he was placed on a "prestigious" committee tied to Trump's campaign, prosecutors said.

German president Steinmeier calls for decency 7h ago

Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Elke Buedenbender, Wolfgang Schaeuble, Daniel Guenther, Andreas Vosskuhle and Angela Merkel

Germany's president said that "hatred and enmity" were starting to poison political debate. He warned politicians to heed the voices of voters in order to counter the rising tide of populism.

Hungary's ruling party may leave pro-EU bloc 6h ago

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto holds a news conference in European Parliament (Reuters/B. Szabo)

Hungary's foreign minister has said that migration policy would determine whether the ruling Fidesz Party remains in the center-right European People's Party (EPP) grouping after the European parliamentary elections.

UN Palestinian agency rejects US closure call 9h ago

Palestinian refugees collect aid parcels at a United Nations food distribution center in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on January 28, 2018

The US envoy to the UN believes the responsibility to deal with Palestinian refugees should be handed over to host countries. Washington cut funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees last year.

Fußball Relegation VfB Stuttgart vs. 1. FC Union Berlin 2:2 (Imago Images/Sportfoto Rudel)

All square in Bundesliga relegation playoff

Second-division Union Berlin secure a 2-2 draw in Stuttgart, giving them a slight edge for the second leg.

Fußball Fans von Union Berlin (Getty Images/Bongarts/M. Kern)

Opinion: Union Berlin fans are Bundesliga quality

The relegation playoff's too close to call at half time. But Felix Tamsut says Union Berlin's fans deserve promotion.

'Death penalties are the norm in Saudi Arabia' 5h ago

The feet of one of three men convicted of murder (right) and of an official (left) are seen (picture-alliance/dpa/R. Qutena)

Saudi Arabia is once again planning to execute religious activists, according to the "Middle East Eye" website. Madawi Al-Rasheed, an expert on Saudi society, says mass executions are becoming common in the Gulf kingdom.

German mediator goes to Iran 18h ago

Hassan Rouhani at Bushehr nuclear plant (picture-alliance/AP Photo/Iranian Presidency Office/M. Berno)

Envoy Jens Plötner had been involved in drawing up the 2015 JCPOA treaty and went to Tehran with the aim of seeing it preserved. He was told that Iran's patience was over.

Boeing waits for safety ruling on 737 MAX 9h ago

The US aviation safety agency FAA is not yet satisfied with Boeing's software fixes after two recent crashes of the 737 MAX 8. However, several US airlines have prepared for the return of the jet to their fleets.

Zimbabwean ex-minister fears 'implosion' 10h ago

A smiling Emmerson Mnangagwa, wearing a ZANU-PF scarf, Präsident (picture-alliance/Photoshot/S. Jusa)

In an exclusive interview with DW, the opposition politician and former finance minister Tendai Biti says he fears "an implosion" in Zimbabwe.

How German law was used in South Africa 7h ago

Pillars outside the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg inscribed with the words Democracy, Reconciliation, Diversity, Responsbility, Respect and Freedom (imago images/Camera4/Lightfoot)

On May 23, 1949, Germany's Basic Law was adopted and became a symbol of a new beginning. Some five decades later, German constitutional experts helped with the formulation of South Africa's postapartheid constitution.

Author Judith Kerr dies aged 95 15h ago

The children's author and illustrator Judith Kerr has died following a short illness. Her famous works included "TheTiger Who Came to Tea," and "When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit."

Remembering Judith Kerr, the author of 'When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit'

Banksy credited with Venice artwork 14h ago

Biennale Venedig 2019 | Banksy | Venice in Oil (picture-alliance/dpa/F. Hörhager)

A video posted on the Instagram account of the ever-elusive British artist Banksy documents a new installation showing a controversial huge cruise ship docking in Venice's lagoon. It appears to be the artist's own work.

Babies born after uterus transplants 8h ago

Uni-Klinik Tübingen | Gebärmuttertransplantation (Universitätsfrauenklinik Tübingen)

This year, two children were born at the University Women's Hospital in Tübingen whose mothers had previously received a uterus transplant. The doctors involved are thrilled.

Leading politicians call for a 'European Islam' 15h ago

Everyday measures are key to preserving the European way life, say Germany's health minister and the premier of Schleswig-Holstein state. Jens Spahn and Daniel Günther want a faith that shares the continent's values.

'American Taliban' released from prison 15h ago

A California man captured in 2001 fighting for the Taliban has been released from prison after nearly two decades in jail. But concerns remain as to whether he has abandoned his radical ideology.

Deutsche Bank flags 'tough cutbacks' 14h ago

Deutsche Bank's Christian Sewing and Paul Achleitner (Reuters/K. Pfaffenbach)

Chief executive Christian Sewing has promised to speed up the embattled bank's "transformation," as he faced disgruntled shareholders and activists in Frankfurt.

Court: Deutsche Bank may release files on Donald Trump

Doha 'worlds' athletics bid probed over graft 13h ago

French authorities informed the president of Paris Saint-Germain soccer club, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, that he is under formal investigation for corruption in the bidding process for the World Athletics Championships.

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Indien Premierminister Narendra Modi (IANS)

Opinion: Modi's new era for India 11h ago

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ushered in a new era for Indian politics, DW's Mahesh Jha writes.

US may deploy thousands more troops amid Iran tension

Germany to mediate in Iran

Germany: Leading politicians call for a 'European Islam'

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Three people holding up signs related to Germany's Basic Law anniversary

The German constitution: Putting people first

The radical humanism of the German Basic Law is still startling today, 70 years after it was adopted. Its approach was a response to the bitter experiences of National Socialism.

The German constitution, or Grundgesetz, with confetti on top of it (Imago Images/C. Ohde)

Tracing the path of German democracy

As Germany's constitution turns 70, DW visit landmarks in Bonn that witnessed the early days of post-war democracy.

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

#ItsMyRight: 'Don't abort us!'

Natalie Dedreux fights for equal rights for the disabled, against tests for the early detection of the Down syndrome.

Sieren's China: Donald Trump's Huawei firewall

China's IT companies have only been able to grow so fast because their US rivals weren't allowed a look in. DW's Frank Sieren writes that Donald Trump's Huawei ban is an understandable, but shortsighted, response.

Chinese produced cars lined up for sale (Getty Images/AFP)

How China's slowdown is felt across the country

The world's second-largest economy was already slowing before the US-China trade conflict erupted. DW explores how different sectors of the Chinese economy are affected, and how tariffs could exacerbate the slump.

Formel 1 1983 Monaco Grand Prix (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Kainulainen)

Emotional tributes to Niki Lauda at Monaco Grand Prix

The F1 circus has arrived in Monaco, light one legend. Several drivers and teams plan individual tributes to Austrian three-time champion Niki Lauda. A collective race-day memorial is also under discussion.

Classical music for the streaming generation

Classical music fans struggle to find what they want on Spotify, so a Berlin streaming startup is plugging the gap.

The family tree of Lorna Gail Woods, a direct descendant of slave ship Clotilda survivor Charlie Lewis, in Africatown (picture-alliance/AP Photo/J. Bennett)

Wreck of last US slave ship Clotilda found

Researchers say the wreckage of the Clotilda, the last known ship to have brought people enslaved in Africa to US shores, has been located. The voyage took place decades after transporting slaves to the US was outlawed.

Snakebite: The world's hidden health crisis

Statesman and former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan once called snakebites "the biggest public health crisis you've never heard of." The World Health Organization is looking to change that.