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Donald Tusk: Brexit extension possible on one condition

The European Council President says the UK Parliament would need to approve the Withdrawal Agreement reached by Brussels and Westminster to secure a short extension to the Brexit process. Go to article

Life for Bosnian Serb ex-leader Karadzic 2h ago

Radovan Karadzic before the Appeals Chamber in the Hague (Reuters/P. Dejong)

UN judges upped the sentence of Radovan Karadzic, once a political leader of Bosnian Serbs, to life in prison for his role in the 1990s Bosnian war. They decried the "sheer scale and systematic cruelty" of his crimes.

Google fined €1.49 billion by EU regulators 5h ago

European Union antitrust regulators have fined Google for blocking rival advertisers. The third massive penalty in as many years amounts to 1.29 percent of the Alphabet-owned company's 2018 turnover.

Bayer shares tumble after US glyphosate verdict 2h ago

German chemical giant Bayer has suffered one of its worst losses in 16 years after a court ruled Roundup caused a man's cancer. The trial could now determine the settlement of hundreds of similar cases.

New Zealand to 'confront' Erdogan 10h ago

Erdogan said the massacre in Christchurch was part of a broader attack on Turkey and Islam. He also warned anti-Muslim Australians that they would be sent back in coffins like their grandfathers at Gallipoli.

First funeral held for mosque attack victims 16h ago

The funeral of father-and-son victims of the New Zealand mosque massacre has taken place. Authorities spent four days constructing a special grave at a Christchurch cemetery designated for Muslim burials.

21 athletes implicated in blood-doping probe 59m ago

Austrian Federal Police officers stand at the finish area of a men's cross country skiing 15km classic competition, at the Nordic Ski World Championships, in Seefeld, Austria, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. Austrian authorities say five elite athletes and four others have been arrested in doping raids in the country and neighboring Germany amid the Nordic skiing world championships.

A joint Austrian and German probe into a blood-doping ring linked to a German doctor has widened to 21 athletes from eight countries across five sports. Some of the suspects do not yet know they've been identified.

Europeans see Germany's global role on the rise 12h ago

While Europeans view Germany as in the ascendancy, French and British power is viewed as "in decline," a new survey has revealed. Many worry about long-term prospects and fear Brussels is "out of touch" with citizens.

Is Germany reassessing its role in Afghanistan? 7h ago

Afghanistan Bundeswehrsoldaten in Masar-I-Scharif (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Kappeler)

As US and Taliban negotiators make progress in their talks on the issue of foreign troop withdrawal and counterterrorism, Germany is mulling over a strategy to continue its engagement with the war-torn nation.

German Cabinet debates climate goal details 4h ago

A wind turbine and cooling towers (picture-alliance/dpa)

A new panel of Cabinet members has been tasked with determining how Germany will meet its binding climate protection goals. A draft law would see responsibility for climate protection spread across all German ministries.

Kazakhstan renames capital after ex-president 9h ago

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (Reuters/D. Balibouse)

Kazakhstan's second post-independence president wanted to rename the country's capital after its first president, who served for 30 years. The new president also named his predecessor's daughter the new senate speaker.

Russian discounter challenges German grocers 8h ago

Shoppers in Mere's branch in Leipzig (DW/N. Smolentceva)

Russian discount grocer Mere wants to conquer Germany with its low prices. The new supermarket is selling half a kilo of coffee for less than €2, almost half the price of Aldi and Lidl, but not everyone is convinced.

An American solider in full combat gear during training in Senegal stands to the side of the frame and looks ahead. Approximately four other soldiers are in the background.

US forces accused of possible war crimes in Somalia

Amnesty International says at least 14 civilians were killed as a result of airstrikes targeting al-Shabab insurgents.

Cyclone Idai leaves hundreds of thousands homeless 17h ago

A family dig for their son who got buried in the mud when Cyclone Idai struck

Cyclone Idai swept through Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe causing devastating floods and affecting hundreds of thousands of people. More rains are expected as rescue teams struggle to reach survivors and bring in aid.

Italy seizes migrant rescue boat Mare Jonio 15h ago

The Mare Jonio migrant rescue ship docked in Lampedusa

A rescue boat carrying nearly 50 migrants has docked at the Italian island of Lampedusa. Interior Minister Matteo Salvini had denied the ship access to Italian ports, but relented in order to bring aid workers to trial.

Danish MP with baby ordered out of parliament 11h ago

The Danish parliamentary house speaker told lawmaker Mette Abildgaard she was not welcome in the chamber with her baby. The comment came as a surprise in a country known for women's rights.

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Germany's Bayer in Monsanto trap 3h ago

DW's Henrik Böhme says it's obvious that Bayer's takeover of Monsanto was a huge mistake.

Germany: US ambassador Richard Grenell should be expelled, says FDP deputy leader

New Zealand to 'confront' Erdogan over Christchurch mosque shooting remarks

EU leaders need a concrete plan from the UK on Brexit extension

Germany eligible to deport refugees to EU countries with poor living conditions

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Egyptian writer faces trial for novel, DW items

Alaa al-Aswany has come under fire for criticizing government corruption and nepotism.

People in Finland wear traditional Sami clothing next to a sled pulled by reindeer

Finland keeps crown as world's happiest country

Nordic nations consistently top the rankings, while happiness levels have plummeted in Venezuela.

German 'white gold' asparagus sprouts early

Asparagus season has been known to put Germany into a spin. With the first tips surfacing across some states, the season looks to have arrived early. But fans can expect to dig deep into their wallets for an early taste.