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German spy chief relieved of duties, but promoted

Ending an impasse in Angela Merkel's coalition, Hans-Georg Maassen is changing jobs. The move is a compromise between Social Democrats, who demanded Maassen's removal, and conservative Interior Minister Horst Seehofer. Go to article

Iraqi suspect in Chemnitz stabbing released 6h ago

The 22-year-old had been detained along with another immigrant on suspicion of stabbing to death a German man in Chemnitz. His lawyer has threatened legal action against those responsible for the unjustified arrest.

Spanish golfer found dead at US course 5h ago

Celia Barquin Arozamena (Imago/GEPA pictures/C. Walgram)

A 22-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Celia Barquin Arozamena at an Iowa golf course. Iowa State University mourned the loss, calling her an "acclaimed golfer with a bright future."

Champions League live: Club Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund 1h ago

Champions League - Club Bruegge - BV Borussia Dortmund (Imago/DeFodi/A. Gottschalk)

Borussia Dortmund kick off their Champions League campaign in Belgium against the lowest ranked side in Group A, Club Brugge. Jadon Sancho, Mario Götze and Julian Weigl all start for Dortmund tonight. Follow live.

Ammunition waiting to be loaded onto a Russian war plane in Syria (picture-alliance/AP Photo/Russian Defense Ministry Press Service/V. Savitsky)

Putin: 'Israel didn't shoot down our plane' 2h ago

Putin has taken a more conciliatory tone after his defense ministry held Israel "completely" to blame in the case.

Russian President Putin meets with his Turkish counterpart Erdogan in Sochi (Reuters/A. Zemlianichenko)

Will Idlib demilitarized zone help? 3h ago

The deal has drawn praise in the Arab media for preventing further bloodshed, but will it help to foster lasting peace?

Another Macron minister to quit government 1h ago

French Interior Minister Gerard Collomb (Reuters/P. Wojazer)

French Interior Minister Gerard Collomb has announced he will step down and run for mayor of Lyon in 2020. President Emmanuel Macron has already seen two cabinet members walk out in the past three weeks.

Berlin doctors say Russian Pussy Riot activist may have been poisoned 10h ago

Pussy Riot activist Pyotr Verzilov rides in the back of an ambulance as he arrives in Berlin, Germany(picture-alliance/AP Photo/Cinema for Peace Foundation)

Doctors treating Pyotr Verzilov in Berlin said it was likely he was poisoned, adding there was no other explanation for his symptoms. He had drawn international attention with his protest during the football World Cup.

New hope for millions of Afghans in Pakistan? 6h ago

Afghan refugees in Peshawar (Getty Images/AFP/A. Majeed)

Prime Minister Imran Khan has vowed to grant Pakistani citizenship to millions of Afghan migrants, many of whom have been living for decades in fear and uncertainty. Implementation, however, remains uncertain.

Pakistan wary on China economic corridor? 7h ago

Pakistani PM Imran Khan (picture-alliance/ZUMAPRESS/R. Sajid Hussain)

China is reportedly irked by the new Pakistani government's criticism of the multi billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative in the South Asian country. But can Islamabad afford to offend Beijing?

Activist reignites Germany-Poland dispute 7h ago

EU regulators have opened a probe into whether several German carmakers colluded to hold back the roll-out of car emission control systems. It is the latest in a string of investigations into such alleged malpractises.

Russian Communists cry foul over election 10h ago

Europaweite Öffentlichkeitsfahndung nach G20-Tätern (picture alliance/dpa/C. Charisius)

The "top culprits" are accused of committing crimes amid leftist demonstrations during the Hamburg G20 summit in 2017. It comes as one man was arrested in Hamburg, where police conducted raids relating to the protests.

Police chief Jovie Espenido and an inmate during morning prayers (Philipp Breu)

A police chief to Duterte's hardline taste

After the killings of two mayors, a ruthless police chief has made his name as a willing enforcer of the war on drugs.

China retaliates after US imposes new $200 billion tariffs 5h ago

Cargo ships loaded with containers to be shipped abroad berth on a quay at the Port of Qingdao in Qingdao city, east China's Shandong province

The latest US salvo against China has escalated the threat of a trade war between the world's two largest economies. China has responded by announcing countermeasures affecting up to $60 billion worth of US exports.

Kenya scandal over dead babies in hospitals 1h ago

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko speaking to the media

The dead babies were discovered when Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko made a surprise visit to a maternity hospital. Health officials say the babies were stored in boxes because the hospital does not have a mortuary.

BMW Mini times shutdown to match Brexit date 42m ago

BMW Mini factory in Cowley, Oxford (picture-alliance/empics/A. Devlin)

BMW has moved forward the annual shutdown of its Mini plant in Oxford to coincide with the UK's EU withdrawal date. The German carmaker said it hoped to guard against any supply hiccups in case of a no-deal Brexit.

Emmy Awards 2018: 'Game of Thrones' takes home top drama prize 13h ago

The cast of Game of Thrones at the 2018 Emmy Awards (picture-alliance/Faye Sadou/MediaPunch)

HBO's "Game of Thrones" and Amazon's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" took home top honors at the 70th Emmy Awards. Despite having an ethnically diverse pool of nominees, people of color were largely snubbed.

Elon Musk sued over 'pedo' tweet 20h ago

A British diver involved in the dramatic Thai cave rescue is suing Tesla CEO Elon Musk for calling him a "pedo guy" and a "child rapist." Musk initially apologized to the rescuer, but later doubled down on his claim.

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Donald Trump at the White House, September 17, 2018

Let's call it a winnable trade war

China is running out of ammunition in the tariff battle with the US. Global trade may be on the brink of big change.

EU to stop changing the clocks in 2019

World's first hydrogen train rolls out in Germany

Angela Merkel and Bavaria: What Germany's regional election means for the chancellor

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Frankreich Caen Oleksandr Onyshchenko (picture-alliance/dpa/R. Vennenbernd)

No German visa for Ukraine oligarch, and rider

In Ukraine, oligarch Oleksandr Onyshchenko is a wanted man. For a while it looked like he'd find refuge in northern Germany. He promised investments and big equestrian games in return. But the plan didn't work out.

Brexit Diaries: May's way or the highway

UK Prime Minister Theresa May says she'll only do Brexit her way and Britain's master of loose talk is back in the news.

Berlin - Dialog of Civilizations Research Institute (DOC) Foyer im DOC (DW/N. Jolkver)

A Putin supporter's Berlin think tank

The "Dialog of Civiilzations" set up shop in Berlin two years ago, but what exactly does the Russian think tank do?

China Polizei Gesichtserkennung (Getty Images/AFP)

Who's afraid of AI in China?

China has set itself on a ten year trajectory to become the world's leader in artificial intelligence. What's it got planned and should we be worried?