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Escaped from Saudi — but spied on by the embassy?

Saudi women who have fled to Germany to request asylum continue to live under threat from their families. DW spoke with four such women and human rights experts who suspect the Saudi Embassy's involvement. Go to article

Interview mit der Gewinnerin des DW Freedom of Speech Award 2019: Anabel Hernández (DW/V. Tellmann)

Mexico's Hernández wins DW award 4h ago

For her reporting on Mexican drug cartels and corruption, Anabel Hernández will receive the DW Freedom of Speech Award.

Mexiko Polizei vor dem Haus der ermodrdeten Journalistin Alicia Diaz Gonzalez (Getty Images/AFP/J. C. Aguilar)

'There is no free press' in Mexico 4h ago

The third deadliest country in the world for journalists, Mexico has a worrying record when it comes to press freedom.

German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld dies 8h ago

Karl Lagerfeld (Getty Images/P. Kovarik)

Chanel's leading designer for 30 years, Karl Lagerfeld was a brand in his own right with an unmistakable look and outrageous comments. The German-born designer has died at the age of 85.

Deutschland - Katakomben im Stadion mit Schild This is Anfield - Europa League, Liverpool FC - BVB, Borussia Dortmund (picture-alliance/augenklick/firo Sportphoto/C. Neundorf)

Liverpool vs. Bayern Munich — live updates

All the updates from Liverpool's Champions League game against Bayern Munich.

Macron at Jewish cemetery after graves defaced 2h ago

French President Emmanuel Macron at the Quatzenheim cemetery in Alsace

Ahead of a rally against anti-Semitism at the Place de la Republique, French President Emmanuel Macron visited a Jewish cemetery which had been vandalized overnight. Anti-Semitic incidents are on the rise across France.

Prisons: Fighting or fueling radicalization? 1h ago

Prison clergy (picture-alliance/dpa/D. Naupold)

Germany must prevent religious radicalization in its prisons. An expert on Islam issued the warning to DW in the wake of a US appeal that Europe take back its citizens imprisoned in Syria who joined Islamic State.

Volkswagen exhaust pipes (picture-alliance/dpa/J. Stratenschulte)

'Dieselgate' refund bid rejected in court 9h ago

A regional appeals court has dismissed a compensation claim by a VW owner represented by legal services group MyRight.

How VW wants to drive e-mobility revolution 4h ago

From diesel fraudster to pioneer of sustainable mobility: that's how auto giant Volkswagen wants to transform itself.

(Clockwise from above) Sister Anupama, Sister Josephone, Sister Alphi, Sister Neena Rose and Sister Ancita

Indian nuns fight sexual abuse in Church

DW spoke with Catholic nun Sister Anupama about how the church has stonewalled their attempts at getting justice.

Swiss avalanche at Plaine-Morte ski piste 3h ago

Crans-Montana in Switzerland (picture-alliance/AP Photo/A. Anex)

Swiss rescue teams are working to save "several people buried" under an avalanche on a busy ski track. Four people have been rescued but more could still be under the snow.

Germany, France seek new EU competition rules 12m ago

Bruno Le Maire and Peter Altmaier in Berlin

The German and French economy ministers have set out a 14-point manifesto for a European industrial policy fit for the 21st century. After it blocked the Alstom-Siemens tie-up, the EU faced stern criticism.

EU backs cuts to CO2 emissions from trucks 9h ago

Hundreds of trucks stand in a traffic jam in western Germany

EU member states have struck a deal to curb carbon pollution from trucks over the next decade. The bloc already has limits in place for cars, but the new pact is a first for heavy utility vehicles.

Pelosi says US needs NATO 'more than ever' 5h ago

Pelosi walks with Mogherini (picture alliance/AP Images/AP Photo/V. Mayo)

The US speaker of the house has stood strong against Donald Trump at home. As part of a cross-party delegation in Europe, she outlined a markedly different view of America's commitment to the trans-Atlantic alliance.

Cumhuriyet staff lose appeal in Turkey 1h ago

Türkei Zeitung-Medium Cumhuriyet (DW/Julia Hahn)

A Turkish court has upheld sentences against journalists and staff from newspaper Cumhuriyet.

Visegrad leaders meet in Israel, sans Poland 48m ago

Viktor Orban and Benjamin Netanjahu in Jerusalem (Reuters/A. Schalit)

The leaders of three central European countries were supposed to have met Israel's prime minister in a joint meeting. That summit collapsed after Poland withdrew in response to a "racist" remark by an Israeli official.

German police dog sniffs out 17 hand grenades 10h ago

A police man holds a sniffer dog on a leash (picture-alliance/AP Photo/N. Giakoumidis)

A car parked at the main train station in Dresden raised the suspicions of local police — and one attentive sniffer dog was right on the scent.

Semenya: IAAF testosterone rules 'hurtful' 3h ago

Semenya is challenging proposed rules to force some female sprinters to reduce their testosterone levels. She says the International Association of Athletics Federations is trying to "police the sex of female athletes."

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Mexiko Journalist Ricardo Monlui Cabrera image with flowers (Getty Images/AFP/I. Huesca)

Opinion: Mexico is a country to despair over 4h ago

Mexico can be deadly for working journalists but all Mexicans live with the same insecurity, says Uta Thofern.

German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld dies age 85

Singapore defense minister: Cost of conflict in South China Sea 'too high'

Serbian music star Saban Saulic killed in crash with German drunk driver

Germany: Prostitute protection laws proving impotent

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The 1-on-1's that will define LFC vs. Bayern

The second of three Anglo-German Champions League ties begins on Tuesday with a clash of two of Europe's biggest beasts. Ahead of the game, DW takes a look at the on-pitch battles that will define the big last-16 clash.

Sex abuse scandals in the Catholic Church

The string of scandals around the globe involving priests abusing children has shaken the Catholic Church to its core.

MSC 2019 Ng Eng Hen, Verteidigungsminister von Singapur (DW)

Cost of South China Sea conflict 'too high'

In an interview with DW, Singapore's defense minister dismissed concerns over a major confrontation emerging in the SCS.

Indonesia submits bid to host 2032 Olympics 11h ago

After garnering praise for hosting last year's Asian Games, Indonesia has decided to throw its hat into the Olympic ring. If chosen, it could face competition from India and a joint bid by North and South Korea.