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Support for Germany's big parties waning

Conservatives and Social Democrats long dominated Germany's political culture, generating broad appeal. But their ability to unite people under proverbial big tents is waning, while small parties profit from the discord. Go to article

German coalition to reconsider spy chief decision 1h ago

Maassen enters a parliamentary hearing in Berlin (picture-alliance/M. Kappeler)

The heads of Germany's ruling coalition faced uproar after firing intelligence chief Hans-Georg Maassen only to immediately promote him. The issue seems far from settled as Angela Merkel agreed to reconsider the move.

Far-right AfD second only to Merkel's CDU 11h ago

A poll shows Germany's ruling coalition continuing to lose voter support, with the far-right AfD as the main beneficiary. And one conservative politician in particular seems to have lost the trust of the electorate.

Moorland fire sparks disaster situation 8h ago

Smoke from moorland fire near Meppen, Germany (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Assanimoghaddam)

Authorities have told residents near the northern German town of Meppen to prepare to evacuate amid a raging moorland fire. The fire was started by Germany's military testing rockets in area.

DW journalist and TV host Jaafar Abdul Karim address a panel on the question What do Sudanese women want?

Sudan Islamic clerics attack DW show 'Shabab Talk'

A young woman's passionate plea for freedom and respect has sparked a heated debate about gender inequality in Sudan. Video of the Arabic-language DW show went viral, garnering more than one million views.

German firms lead exodus out of Iran 12h ago

Trump's ploy to force countries to choose between doing business with the US or Iran is working. While German firms in Iran have been preparing for months for the sanctions, the outflow of companies is not slowing down.

EU, UK like 'two hedgehogs who love each other' 7h ago

Jean-Claude Juncker & Theresa May at a Brexit informal meeting in Salzburg, Austria (picture-alliance/picturedesk.com/B. Gindl)

Following an informal Brexit summit, European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker said EU-UK relations should not be "dramatized." Shortly after, British PM Theresa May criticized the EU, saying the UK expects respect.

China vows 'consequences' over US sanctions 6h ago

Russian, Chinese and Monoglian national flags wave above vehicles during the Vostok 2018 military exercises (picture-alliance/AP Photo/S. Grits)

Washington's decision to impose sanctions on the Chinese military over their purchase of Russian fighter jets has left Beijing and Moscow fuming. Russia has accused the US of trying to suppress economic competition.

Merkel calls for migrant deals with North Africa

People rescued in the Mediterranean Sea (picture-alliance/dpa/G. Lami)

The German chancellor views the EU-Turkey migrant deal as a model for working with North African countries. Following an informal EU summit, the bloc decided to broaden engagement with Arab states to stem migration.

Global waste to pile up by 70 percent in 2050 9h ago

Pile of garbage floating on the Yangtze River in China (picture-alliance/Imaginechina/S. Zhengyi)

Global waste growth will outpace population growth by 2050, with most of the trash being generated in urban areas. The World Bank says urgent action is needed to prevent untreated waste from clogging the streets.

Turkey flag (picture-alliance/TASS/dpa/S. Bobylev)

Turkey charges Austrian journalist with terrorism 4h ago

Max Zirngast was detained last week in Ankara and questioned over his research on left-wing political figures.

Turkey arrests soldiers over alleged Gulen links 2h ago

Among those arrested were several high-ranking officers on active duty.

Cambodia pardons Australian journalist

The documentarian had been accused of espionage, but prosecutors failed to provide any evidence. Ricketson is the latest in a series of political prisoners released recently by Cambodia's repressive government.

UEFA: Germany ahead of Turkey for Euro 2024 6h ago

Volksparkstadion in Hamburg (picture-alliance/dpa/D. Bockwoldt)

A UEFA evaluation report has given Germany the edge over Turkey in the two countries' bids to host Euro 2024. It named human rights and accommodation among the problematic issues for Turkey.

Berlin blocks controversial Wall project 10h ago

Deutschland Berliner Mauer (Getty Images/AFP/J. MacDougall)

A widely criticized project called "Dau" by Russian director Ilya Khrzhanovsky was to allow visitors to "experience a totalitarian system" behind a replica of the Berlin Wall. It was not approved for security reasons.

Germany's soaring housing prices spark calls for reform 1h ago

Berlin housing protest (picture-alliance/dpa/C. Koall)

From occupying buildings in Berlin to street protests in Munich, housing shortages and high rents are driving people in Germany to take action. Now politicians have gathered in the capital for a so-called housing summit.

Germany sees spike in workers calling in sick 7h ago

Symbolbild Burnout Nervenzusammenbruch (Techniker Krankenkasse)

The number of employees in Germany who were written off sick rose by 60 percent in recent years — especially those with mental health complaints. Despite this, the German government has said there's no reason to panic.

Suspect admits to carrying corpse of missing Peggy 5h ago

Memorial stone for Peggy (picture-alliance/dpa/D. Ebenerm)

Police are closer to solving one of Germany's most mysterious missing-person cases. A man has confessed to transporting the corpse of a 9-year-old girl who vanished 15 years ago to the forest where it was found in 2016.

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Keep your nerves Germany!

With the AfD polling ahead of the SPD for the first time, Germany's political establishment must show strength.

German firms lead exodus out of Iran

Polls open in eSwatini, where king has absolute rule

Colombia closes 'illegal' Pablo Escobar narco museum

Far-right AfD second only to Angela Merkel's weakening conservatives

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Bundesliga: Hoffenheim, Dortmund in domestic duel

After European trips in which performances didn't equate to results, Borussia Dortmund and Hoffenheim meet in the Bundesliga. Memories of Hoffenheim's last day win over BVB in May will still be fresh in Dortmund minds.

Marijuana stocks hit all-time high

The stock market has a new star sector: cannabis companies. The drug is conquering the United States and the legalization campaign is also pulling some big investors into the business, including Coca-Cola.

Pablo Escobar (picture-alliance/AP Photo)

Colombia closes 'illegal' Pablo Escobar museum

"We have to tell the story, not the mobsters," Medellin's mayor said.

Woman in front of polling station sign (Getty Images/AFP/G. Guercia)

Polls open in eSwatini, where king has absolute rule

In a country with no political parties and an absolute monarch, critics have called eSwatini's elections a sham.

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hand with Maldives' Yameen 15.09.2014 (picture-alliance/AP Photo/Fayaz Moosa)

China, India vie for influence in Maldives

The Maldives' presidential election has been dubbed a "referendum on freedom." As China gains more political influence across the archepelago, India wants an electoral setback for "pro-Beijing" President Yameen.

Symbolbild - Junge Frau beim Pudern im Badezimmer (picture-alliance/Bildagentur-online/Tetra Images)

Chemicals in our everyday life harm our health

Every day we are exposed to chemicals that can make us sick. And they can be found where we least expect them!

Deutschland Glockenformer Hans Becker von der Kunstgießerei Rincker in Sinn (picture-alliance/dpa)

Church bells transformed into weapons of war

On September 21, church bells will ring out throughout the whole of Europe in remembrance of the end of WWI. During the war many bells were melted down into artillery guns. The pain of this loss united the people.