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EU-Japan free trade deal defies protectionism

The EU and Japan have signed an unprecedented free trade agreement which will create one of the world's largest trading blocs. European Council President Donald Tusk says it is a "clear message" against protectionism. Go to article

Vote Leave accused of breaching spending rules

A man holds an anti-Brexit banner on Westminster Bridge in central London (Reuters/Y. Herman)

Britain's Electoral Commission has fined the Vote Leave campaign for "serious breaches of the law." The Commission has accused the Leave campaign of breaking electoral law in the Brexit campaign.

US Republicans condemn Trump's Russia comments

Vladimir Putin at press conference in Helsinki (picture-alliance/AP Photo/P. Martinez Monsivais)

Top Republicans have rejected the US president's "moral equivalency" with regards to Russian meddling in the US 2016 election. House Speaker Paul Ryan reminded Trump that Russia was "no ally" of the US.

Israel shuts cargo crossing into Gaza 1h ago

Israel has closed its only cargo crossing with the Gaza Strip, preventing fuel deliveries to the Palestinian enclave. Authorities say it's in retaliation for a wave of firebomb-laden kites sent over the border.

Hong Kong party faces landmark ban 1h ago

A pro-independence protest in Hong Kong in October 2017(Getty Images/AFP/A. Wallace)

Amid growing concern for Hong Kong's freedoms, the territory's police has sought to ban a pro-independence group. The move comes as China attempts to tighten its grip on the semi-autonomous region.

Designer babies could be ethical: experts 8h ago

CRISPR/Cas9 (picture-alliance/dpa/Max-Delbrück-Centrum für Molekulare Medizin)

Is it right to hack the genes of an unborn child to reduce its risk of developing cancer or some other debilitating or fatal disease? British medical experts say it could be, if certain conditions are met.

US arrests Russian woman on spy charges 4h ago

Maria Butina (picture-alliance/ITAR_TASS/A. Novoderezhkin)

The charges against Maria Butina relate to building relationships with officials and infiltrating organizations with influence in US politics. Court documents show her actions revolved around the 2016 election.

Paderborn Merkel besucht Altenheim (Getty Images)

Germany's ailing elderly care system

As Germany's elderly population continues to grow, its under-staffed old age care system is struggling to keep up. Chancellor Angela Merkel recently made good on a campaign pledge and visited a nursing home in Paderborn.

How do deportations work in Germany? 20h ago

Police escort an asylum-seeker away (picture-alliance/dpa/S. Puchner)

The case of the suspected Osama bin Laden bodyguard Sami A. and the suicide of a recent deportee have put Germany's complex deportation system under yet more scrutiny. So how does it work? DW explains.

Opinion: Germany's deportation policy shakes the public trust

Mother Teresa shelters under scrutiny 3h ago

Police stand outside a Missionaries of Charity shelter

India has ordered immediate checks to be carried out at all childcare homes run by a religious order set up by Mother Teresa. The move comes after a nun and a charity worker were accused of selling babies.

Eritrea: 'How can a crazy one-man rule work for peace?' 18h ago

Ethopia's president Abiy Ahmed and Eritrea's president, wearings suits and surrounded by security and soldiers, walk at the inauguration ceremony on Monday

Eritrea has reopened its embassy in Ethiopia after more than 20 years of emnity. Political scientist Mehari Yohannes believes the thaw in relations is a ploy by Eritrea's president to maximize his personal interests.

Lava chunk hits Hawaii boat injuring 22 13h ago

Hawaii Kapoho tour boat (Reuters/T. Sylvester)

A flaming projectile hit the boat as people were watching lava from Kilauea volcano flow into the ocean. One person is in a critical condition.

New find shows bread predates agriculture 13h ago

Bread (picture-alliance/CTK/digifoodstock)

The discovery at a 14,500-year-old site in Jordan shows that bread is at least 5,000 years older than previously thought. Scientists had thought that bread was not invented until after humans began farming.

Nicholas II, Czar of Russia, with (left to right), Olga, Maria, Czarina Alexandra, Anastasia, Alexei, Tatiana, (picture-alliance/Glasshouse Images)

Remains of murdered Romanovs 'authentic'

New genetic tests on the remains appear to put an end to a long-running debate. Clerics had refused to recognize them as having belonged to Russia's last czar and his family, who were all murdered exactly 100 years ago.

OSCE 'concerned' about possible Ukraine mole 10h ago

A road sigh riddled with bullet holes and shrapnel

Russian intelligence has acquired internal documents and dossiers from a spy, likely an OSCE staff member, reported ARD. The dossiers included personal information about staff susceptibility to alcohol and women.

Airbnb on collision course with EU 19h ago

Airbnb has been handed an ultimatum by the European Union, who have instructed them to abide by their rules or risk financial penalties. According to the EU Commission, Airbnb's pricing is not sufficiently transparent.

A fly by the 2018 Farnborough Airshow 16h ago

UK Farnborough Airshow 2018 (DW/Z. Abbany)

The Farnborough Airshow is a week of hot heavy metal, military choppers, fantastic fly displays, and dreams of future space travel all in one. And it's on now in the UK.

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A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki.

Opinion: A dangerous summit in Helsinki 12h ago

Trump clearly showed weakness in his meeting with Russia's strongman president. The summit was a mistake.

Mexico's president-elect, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, slashes his own salary

UK reveals fighter jet 'Tempest' for post-Brexit era

India: Engineer latest victim of mob lynchings fueled by WhatsApp rumors

US Republicans condemn Donald Trump's Helsinki remarks

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Präsidenten von Russland und den Vereinigten Staaten treffen sich in Helsinki (picture-alliance/dpa/TASS/V. Sharifulin)

Weirdest Moments of the Trump-Putin summit

Despite praising each other ahead of the meaning, the body language between the two leaders was anything but warm. Hillary Clinton's emails, awkward hugs and non-answers were the major takeaways from the summit.

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Mandela, visionary of a free South Africa

Nelson Mandela led South Africa to freedom from white rule, becoming its first black president.

Mandela, visionary of a free South Africa

"Only a great character can forgive like Mandela"

"Put a smile on other people's faces"

Benin Nadège Tossavi - Mandela 100 (DW/R. Guezodje)

"Go through with your decisions"

A man wears a t-shirt with a Barack Obama portrait (Reuters)

Obama retraces African roots

Africa had high hopes for Obama’s presidency, many of which he did not fulfill. Now he’s in Kenya and South Africa for the first time since leaving office. Can he live up to the expectations of him as a private citizen?

FIFA Fußball-WM 2018 in Russland | Deutschland verliert gegen Südkorea - Enttäuschung - Gomez und Hummels (Reuters/M. Dalder)

Set pieces, shocks, VAR and politics: A World Cup 2018 review

In the end, World Cup 2018 belonged to France. But the path to Sunday's final was far from predictable. Fallen giants, rising stars, VAR controversies and 70 set piece goals all played a part. DW takes a look back.

German castle expropriated from Russian owner

When its wealthy Russian owner suspected of money laundering left the medieval property in disrepair, the state government used a historical preservation ordinance to take charge. Now it's slated for sale and renovation.

Nordkorea Industrieregion Kaesong Arbeiterinnen (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Wenzel)

S. Korea explores business opportunities in North

Amid a thaw in relations, the two Koreas have started discussions on reopening special economic zones that allow companies from the South to operate in the North. Julian Ryall reports.

Robots Ausstellung, Science Museum in London (picture-alliance/AP Photo/A. Grant)

How AI could make or break the environment

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve exponentially. With environmental concerns ever more at the forefront, experts are turning to AI to find sustainable solutions. But the technology also presents risks.