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Europeans have mobilized to vote in numbers not seen for decades. Major parties have seen their power shrink, and with populists and Greens making gains alliances will be crucial. Bernd Riegert analyzes the results. Go to article
Germany's major parties have slumped again in the European elections, with the Social Democrats particularly hard-hit. The result could potentially accelerate Chancellor Angela Merkel's departure.
Kevin Gonot, Leonard Lopez and Salim Machou have one month to apply for the ruling to be overturned. The trio are accused of joining the "Islamic State" terrorist organization.
Thousands of Brazilians took to the streets in cities around the country to show their support for far-right President Jair Bolsonaro. The president has seen his popularity plummet since taking office in January.
Germany's central Jewish council has weighed in on the anti-Semitism debate, saying the security situation for Jews has "deteriorated" in major cities. Israel's president has expressed concern over the situation.
A central banker and pro-European political novice has been chosen as Lithuania's new president. He takes over from the popular Dalia Grybauskaite, who could not stand for reelection after two terms in office.
Norway's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the government and opposition delegates will hold talks in Oslo next week to carry forward the negotiation process. It will be their first face-to-face meeting.
At least 30 people have died and around 200 more are missing after a boat sank on a lake in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ferry accidents are common in Congo, with boats frequently overloaded and lacking life vests.
No one has claimed responsibility for the blasts, but police suspect a political splinter group. Three people have died and several others have been wounded.
Thousands of inmates in Turkish prisons and politicians have ended their hunger strike, after a call from jailed Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Öcalan. They had been protesting his jail conditions.
Since 2016, Germany has deported about 600 Afghans whose applications for asylum were rejected.
Prime Minister Peter O'Neill's resignation follows weeks of high-profile defections from the ruling coalition to the opposition. The premier was also in hot water over a gas deal with French petroleum company Total.
As Bayern Munich celebrated another domestic double, club President Uli Hoeness suggested the 30-year-old defender begin to look for a new club. After eight successful years, where does this leave Jerome Boateng?
A brilliant defensive drive saw the Brit extend his championship lead on the day the F1 world remembered Niki Lauda.
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Because he spoke his mind, Amed Sherwan was tortured in Northern Iraq. Now he enjoys Freedom of Expression in Germany.
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For two years, Marie-Helen hasn't been to school. In Germany, that is illegal.
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What can be done about the ever-increasing rents in Berlin? A Berliner fights to expropriate big corporations.
