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US warns Greece not to harbor Iranian tanker

An Iranian-flagged oil tanker recently released by Gibraltar is once again causing diplomatic tensions. The US has warned that any assistance given to the vessel would be considered as support for terrorism. Go to article

Trump cancels Denmark trip over Greenland snub

Donald Trump (picture-alliance/AP Photo/A. Brandon)

The US leader gave Denmark the cold shoulder after the Nordic country dismissed the idea of selling Greenland. The move comes two days after Trump said striking a deal on the island was not a top priority.

Cardinal Pell loses appeal against child sex abuse conviction 2h ago

Cardinal George Pell seen in this file photo (Getty Images/AFP/C. Chronis)

An Australian court dismissed the former Vatican treasurer's appeal to have his convictions overturned. However, the decision doesn't necessarily mark the end of Cardinal Pell's legal battle to reverse the ruling.

Russia blast radiation caused by Skyfall missile, US experts say 5h ago

A sign outside the Nyonoksa military garrison (Reuters/S. Yakovlev)

A failed nuclear-powered cruise missile test was the cause of a recent explosion at a military facility in northwestern Russia, according to US experts. Moscow has provided little information about the incident.

Italian PM Conte resigns amid political crisis 8h ago

M5S supporters protest the resignation of Prime Minister Conte

Conte has tendered his resignation and launched a blistering attack on Salvini. The far-right League withdrew its no confidence motion against the prime minister after being taken to task by nearly every other party.

Italian prosecutors seize 'Open Arms' vessel 3h ago

The Spanish rescue ship Open Arms off the coast of the Italian island of Lampedusa

Italy has allowed over 80 migrants who have been stranded on a Spanish migrant rescue vessel off the coast of Lampedusa to disembark. Prosecutors said the decision was due to the "difficult" situation on board.

Mexico court rules recreational cocaine use legal 2h ago

Image of cocaine and Mexican currency (Fotolia/Horticulture)

The ruling, which does not allow for the sale of the drug, is now under review by a higher court at the government's request. The organization backing the case told DW it is a step toward ending the "war on drugs."

Johnson, Merkel to face off over Brexit stalemate 5h ago

Boris Johnson eating an ice-cream with a Union Jack

Ahead of his meeting with the German Chancellor, Boris Johnson has again urged the EU to reopen Brexit negotiations. The silence so far has been deafening. What is Johnson hoping to achieve in Berlin?

Assad forces claim last major rebel stronghold 5h ago

Smoke billows above Khan Sheikhoun in Syria's Idlib province (Getty Images/AFP/O. H. Kadour)

Jihadists and allied rebels have withdrawn from the last major rebel-held bastion in Syria. Government troops have expanded their presence in the area, according to Syrian state TV.

Will killer robots escape global regulation? 7h ago

It's no longer the stuff of science fiction: Wars could soon be decided by lethal autonomous weapons systems. But a concerted effort to ban "killer robots" through international law at the UN appears to have hit a wall.

Sudan's democratic transition takes shape 6h ago

Sudan's military council chief and protest leader raise their hands celebrating the signing of the constitutional declaration paving the way for civilian rule (Getty Images/E. Hamid)

Sudan has formed a transitional council that will govern the country for three years, with elections to follow. Many Sudanese welcome a new era after months of unrest, but how serious is the military about democracy?

German police operation shuts bomb website 12h ago

Director of Criminal Investigation Mathias Schroweg speaks at a joint press conference of the Göttingen Police Department and the Göttingen Public Prosecutor's Office (picture-alliance/dpa/S. Pförtner)

Around 1,000 thousand police officers have seized drugs and explosives in raids across Germany, Lithuania and Croatia. The web portal xplosives.net has been taken offline.

French Gendarmes patrol the beach in Biarritz (AFP/G. Julien)

French police thwart attack on G7 summit

French authorities have arrested five people suspected of planning an attack on this weekend's G7 summit in Biarritz. The meeting of world leaders has proved to be a magnet for left-wing protest movements.

German fun park shuts down 'swastika' ride 7h ago

A screenshot of the Adlerflug amusement park ride at Tatzmania in Löffingen, Germany

An amusement park in southwestern Germany has had to shut down a new ride after people quickly noticed that it looked like a big spinning swastika. The "Adlerflug," German for "eagle's flight," will now be redesigned.

Police kill Brazil bus hijacker after standoff 13h ago

A federal police officer at the Rio-Niteroi Bridge (Reuters/R. Moraes)

Police fatally shot a man holding dozens hostage on a bus following a four hour-long standoff. The individual had reportedly been carrying a plastic gun, a Taser and gasoline and threatened to set the vehicle on fire.

Fresh Kashmir border clashes leave several dead 8h ago

Indien Kaschmir-Konflikt | Stacheldraht in Srinagar (Reuters/A. Abidi)

Both India and Pakistan offered conflicting reports of casualties. Pakistan on Tuesday announced plans to bring the Kashmir dispute before the UN's top court.

Merkel: Show 'humility' towards nature 19h ago

Angela Merkel and Katrin Jakobsdottir in Thingvellir, Iceland (picture-alliance/dpa/AP/E. Bjarnason)

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in Iceland for talks with leaders of Nordic countries. Climate policy is expected to dominate the agenda, and Merkel has called for 'humility' in our treatment of the environment.

Glencore's cobalt mine closure 'could backfire' 11h ago

Kobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters/J. Hogg)

Plummeting cobalt prices have been blamed for the closure of the giant Mutanda mine, but other factors are at play. Owner Glencore is struggling to get the DRC's new president to overturn a 50% super-profits tax.

Foreign students fear Germany's tuition fees damage diversity

Russia blast radiation caused by Skyfall missile, US experts say

Germany's central bank warns of possible recession

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Yussuf Poulsen and Marcel Sabitzer celebrate RB Leipzig's fourth goal against Union Berlin. (Reuters/A. Hilse)

Bundesliga: RB Leipzig throw hat into title ring

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have dominated discussion about who might win this season's Bundesliga title. But RB Leipzig's commanding start to the campaign could signal a three-horse race.

Beaten and tortured – TV confessions in Iran

A former Iranian businessman spoke to DW about how he was tortured into confessing to be an Israeli spy. His story throws a new light on the alleged methods of Iran's intelligence agencies.

Fridays for Future - Lausanne (picture-alliance/KEYSTONE/J. C. Bott)

Can Fridays For Future maintain momentum?

One year after Greta Thunberg conducted a lone vigil outside the Swedish parliament, the school climate strikes she inspired have become a global movement. But is there a fear that protest fatigue might be setting in?

US Military in Germany: What you need to know

US troops march in lines at Grafenwoehr training area (dapd)

A decision to move US troops out of Germany would mark a major change in the defense relationship between the two countries and reshape the basis of American military presence in Europe since WWII.

Foreign students fear Germany's tuition fees damage diversity

Increased living costs and non-EU tuition fees are fueling concern among foreign students. They worry that higher costs could encourage exclusiveness and that Germany will no longer be a sought-after study destination.

E-mobility: Germany hopes to mine lithium

A small community in the German state of Saxony may soon see the revival of its centuries-old mining tradition. But this time around, the focus is no longer on tin or tungsten but on lithium, as Hardy Graupner reports.

Violinistin Kaitlyn Hova mit Synästhesie (Mike Machian)

Synesthesia – when sounds are colors, tastes and smells

Some people see numbers in different colors, feel noises, taste letters and smell pictures. This natural connection of different sensations is called synesthesia. One in 25 people have it worldwide, including Lady Gaga.

Why do terrorists attack places of worship?

Religious leaders from around the world are meeting in the German town of Lindau, where they will discuss how to protect places of worship. In the past year alone, terror attacks on worshippers in New Zealand, Sri Lanka and the US left hundreds dead.