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Brexit: What happens next?

British Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal has been rejected in an overwhelming loss by 230 votes in the UK parliament, so what happens next? Go to article

German businesses watch Brexit with bated breath 18h ago

German companies are closely following all developments that might give them an idea of exactly how the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. Soft or hard Brexit — that's the question yet to be answered.

Upscale complex under attack in Nairobi

Kenia Nairobi Explosion und Schüsse in Hotel und Bürogebäude (Reuters/T. Mukoya)

At least 15 people have been reported killed in an attack on an upscale complex in Nairobi, Kenya claimed by Somalia-based extremist group al-Shabab. An explosion followed by gunfire was heard as the attack started.

France: Macron begins 'grand debate' tour 2h ago

Frankreich Macron Auftakt Bürgerdebatte in Grand Bourgtheroulde (Getty Images/AFP/L. Marin)

The French president encouraged people to list their grievances and propose changes to the nation's economy during a "great debate." The tour is aimed at quelling the "yellow vest" movement.

More Germans apply for gun licenses 13h ago

Pistols, ammunition and a copy of Germany's basic firearms license, known as the Kleiner Waffenschein (picture-alliance/dpa/J.-P. Kasper)

2018 saw a jump in the number of Germans applying for a basic weapons license. Police say the trend comes from a growing sense of insecurity, but warn increasing numbers of armed citizens may worsen the situation.

AfD worker accused of ordering arson in Ukraine 11h ago

Manuel Ochsenreiter, AfD (picture-alliance/dpa/V. Prokofyev)

A Bundestag employee of the Alternative for Germany party has been accused of ordering a firebombing in Ukraine. Manuel Ochsenreiter denies all accusations, but he is known to have connections to pro-Russia separatists.

US attorney general nominee asserts independence 8h ago

US politician William Barr (Getty Images/A. Wong)

William Barr, US President Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, has said he "won't be bullied" by the president. Barr said it was "vitally important" that Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation go ahead.

Germany detains man for spying for Iran 15h ago

German troops Afghanistan (picture-alliance/dpa)

German prosecutors say an army employee has been detained on suspicion of spying for Iranian intelligence. The German-Afghan citizen worked as a translator for the German military.

Opinion: Gdansk mayor's murder and Poland's deadly politics 10h ago

Memorial to Pawel Adamowicz (picture-alliance/NurPhoto/K. Dobuszynski)

The murder of Gdansk Mayor Pawel Adamowicz is a warning that Polish society has become dangerously polarized and that the country's political right must work to ease rather than stoke tensions, DW's Bartosz Dudek writes.

Exceptionally high levels of snow have closed roads and ski resorts, triggered avalanches and cut villages off across southern Germany and much of Austria (Getty Images/P. Guelland)

Thousands cut off by wintery weather

Two skiers have become the latest victims of the extreme weather hitting the Alps. The amount of snow falling has broken records in several ski resorts.

Gbagbo acquittal 'raises more questions than answers' 11h ago

Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo dressed in a suit, smiling after being acquitted of war crimes

The former president of Ivory Coast has been acquitted of crimes against humanity, raising concerns over the effectiveness of the International Criminal Court and leaving victims still waiting for justice.

R. Luxemburg: A controversial figure of the Left 15.01.2019

German philosopher, activist and revolutionary socialist Rosa Luxemburg (picture-alliance/Isadora/Leemage)

Social democrat, Spartacist, communist and revolutionary: The politician Rosa Luxemburg was murdered 100 years ago. She remains as controversial as she is admired — and so does her contemporary, Karl Liebknecht.

German train-delay scarf sells for thousands 14.01.2019

A screenshot of the auction for the 'train-delay scarf' (Twitter/sara__weber)

The scarf, knitted by a Munich area commuter during 2018, had different colors to represent how long each delay was. The proceeds will be donated to charity.

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UK Prime Minister Theresa May (picture-alliance/PA Wire/House of Commons)

Brexit likely to be Britain's greatest disaster 1h ago

Brexit has now developed enormous destructive power. The damage will remain no matter how this British drama ends.

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The Day with Brent Goff: Not Her Brexit!

British lawmakers rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit withdrawal. A crushing defeat tonight - to be followed tomorrow by a vote of no-confidence. Yet, May is vowing to present a Brexit Plan B next week. Will it make a difference?

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#ToxicTwitter: Do we need a new culture of debate?

Hate speech, abuse, belittlement: DW contributor Courtney Tenz looks at how #ToxicTwitter is shifting our culture of debate — and wonders why, if we can't say something nice, we are saying anything at all.

Models on the runway at the Aline Celi show in Berlin carry protest placards(DW/M. Damasceno)

Fashion in Berlin gains from diversity

Long a mecca for the creative-minded, Berlin has been inspiring fashion trends for centuries. A look at several designers from around the world who now call the German capital home.

German footballing know-how in Uzbekistan 14.01.2019

Usbekistan Jugend-Fußball Leistungszentrum in Tashkent (JFL)

While Uzbekistan's national team have been a pleasant surprise at the Asian Cup, the next generation of footballers is already in the pipeline. And they're being trained using tried and tested methods – from Germany.

Sinde — A German-Myanmar success story

A vocational school set up in Myanmar with German help almost 40 years ago has survived all the country's political turmoil and upheavals over the past four decades.