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Is Dieselgate finally forcing Germany's hand on emissions?

Facing their biggest scandal in recent history, German automakers are scrambling to save face. Environmentalists view their overtures with skepticism, but say recent developments point to a tipping point on the horizon Go to article

Trump rails at 'totally untrue' Mueller report 5h ago

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event recognizing the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride in the East Room of the White House

Robert Mueller's report detailed embarrassing testimony from several insiders. Trump has now railed against the accusations as "total bulls---."

Greta hits Rome on Fridays for Future trail 3h ago

Greta Thunberg speaks at a 'Fridays for Future' protest in Rome, Italy (picture-alliance/ZUMAPRESS/C. Fabiano)

Thousands turned out for the latest round of "Fridays for Future" protests with Greta Thunberg in Rome. The young activist admitted she may be "naive" for hoping that "we fix the climate and the ecological crisis."

Reporter killed in N. Ireland 'terrorist incident' 16h ago

Großbritannien Soziale Unruhen in Londonderry (picture-alliance/dpa/N. Carson)

A journalist has been killed in Derry/Londonderry during violent demonstrations in an Irish nationalist part of the city. Police are treating the murder as a "terrorist incident."

Ukraine's presidential candidates debate ahead of elections 3h ago

Ukraine Präsidentschaftswahl 2019 | Debatte - Poroschenko vs. Selenskyj (Reuters/V. Fedosenko)

Ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff election President Petro Poroshenko and comedian Volodymyr Zelensky held their only debate at a football stadium. Polls show Poroshenko losing to Zelensky.

Thousands of Spaniards abroad in election limbo 7h ago

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez at an election campaign event

Around one million people left Spain during the financial crisis. An electoral reform at home has made it all but impossible for them to cast a ballot from abroad. Enrique Anarte reports.

Turkey arrests UAE 'spies,' Khasoggi link? 4h ago

Türkei Istanbul Protest gegen Ermordung von Khashoggi durch Saudis (Getty Images/AFP/Y. Akgul)

The arrests are likely to test already tense ties between Turkey and the UAE. Turkey is a center for Arab dissidents who are targeted by regional intelligence services.

Government jet's damage worse than thought 3h ago

The Global 5000 jet lands at a severe angle

Shortly after a government jet took off from Berlin, pilots lost control of the aircraft. As they attempted to land they were jolted away from the runway and were forced to land on the grass.

'Nicaragua deserves peace,' says exiled student protest leader

Madelaine Caracas is a leader in the Nicaraguan student movement that last year launched protests against President Daniel Ortega's government. Now living in exile, she's still fighting for democracy in her homeland.

Church roof collapse kills 13 in South Africa 9h ago

Südafrika Krankenwagen Symbolbild (Getty Images/AFP/G. Guercia)

Heavy storms caused a church roof to collapse near Durban, killing 13 and injuring 16 others. Some had been staying at the church overnight when the incident happened.

Former inmates recall life in GDR prisons 7h ago

Brandenburg an der Havel, 1989 (picture-alliance/akg-images)

The Nazis jailed partisans such as Erich Honecker in the Brandenburg-Görden prison. Several decades later, when Honecker had become the East German leader, he in turn locked up political adversaries in this very jail.

Tiny Japanese baby boy can go home at 29 weeks 6h ago

Ryusuke Sekino in the arms of his mother (picture-alliance/AP Photo)

A Japanese baby boy whose birth weight was that of an apple is set to go home some 29 weeks after coming to the world. He is thought to have been the smallest surviving baby boy ever born.

Good Friday in the Philippines — a gory affair 2h ago

Despite an early entry into the Asian powerhouse, the US tech giant has failed to gain traction against fierce local competition. DW asks what lessons the world's largest e-tailer can learn about selling to the Chinese.

High hopes for India's economy after elections 6h ago

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gesturing on stage

The Indian economy has grown under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who came into office on a wave of economic populism. But anyone who thought India's growth would explode like its Asian neighbor China will have to wait.

Egyptian expats begin voting on constitution 8h ago

Poster showing el-Sissi and urging voters to vote yes. (picture alliance / ZUMAPRESS.com)

Egyptian expats are voting on constitutional changes that could allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi stay in power till 2030. Critics see the amendments as a move back toward authoritarianism.

London activists seek to 'shut down' Heathrow 8h ago

Climate protestors hold a demo outside Heathrow Airport (Getty Images/P. Summers)

Climate protesters in London had threatened to shut down Heathrow airport — Europe's busiest air traffic hub. But in the end only a handful of activists took part, holding a sign that read: "Are we the last generation?"

Footballers in England & Wales protest racism 14h ago

Danny Rose Spieler bei Tottenham Hotspur (Imago/Prime/Media Images/A. Rowland)

Professional footballers in England and Wales have announced a 24-hour social media strike to protest racist abuse. The boycott aims to pressure both the social media and football officials to do more against racism.

First-timers struggle in German housing market 8h ago

Block of flats (picture alliance/Geisler-Fotopress)

With rising prices, a crowded rental market and low interest rates, it now makes sense to buy rather than rent a property. First-time home ownership is, however, falling because young people can't afford it.

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Mueller Report (picture-alliance/AP Photo/J. Elswick)

We don't need the Mueller report 21h ago

The Mueller report confirms what we already know: Donald Trump is not fit for the White House.

Giant ancient 'lion' discovered in Kenya

Japanese apple-weight baby boy ready to go home at almost 7 months

Australia: Father saves toddler from dingo attack

Philippines celebrates Good Friday with crucifixions, beatings

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Activists: Easter fires are animal death traps

Activists say Easter fires can become death traps for small animals like hedgehogs and rabbits.

A green jeweled egg (picture-alliance/dpa/D. Karmann)

Beyond chocolate: The egg in art and design

Easter wouldn't be Easter without eggs. The oval objects also play a role far beyond the culinary, from paintings to architecture and furniture design.

People in Berlin at a dance event (DW/Elizabeth Grenier)

Good Friday dance ban divides Germany's SPD

In a political and religious country, debate over a Good Friday "Tanzverbot" is almost as traditional as the day itself.

The pipes of the Leon cathedral jut out among stained-glass windows (DW/C. Burack)

Made in Germany, heard in Spain: The Leon cathedral organ connection

This Easter, the Leon Cathedral will awe many Mass-goers with its powerful organ. Though DW's Cristina Burack knows the cathedral well, discovering the organ was made by Klais Orgelbau in Bonn sparked a hunt for meaning.

Alaa Salah, robed in white and making the victory sign, surrounded by smiling demonstrators

Sudan protests: Female force in action

Could the female power seen in Sudan ignite an African Spring?

Australia: Father saves toddler from dingo attack

An Australian man has saved his 14-month-old son from the jaws of a dingo after the child was dragged from a campervan.

Cyclone Idai destruction in rural Mozambique

Mozambique continues to struggle with the devastation caused by Idai. Attention has focused on the situation in the port city of Beira, which suffered damage to 90 percent of the buildings. But the story is similar along the coast of Mozambique.

Fußball UEFA Europa League | Eintracht Frankfurt - Benfica Lissabon (Reuters//R. Orlowski)

Eintracht Frankfurt, a perfectly balanced club

After years of instability, Eintracht Frankfurt are enjoying a magical season in both the Bundesliga and in Europe. DW’s Felix Tamsut describes another magical night at the Waldstadion, and explains what’s behind it.