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Conservatives battered in Bavaria, Greens gain

In a further erosion of Germany's political mainstream, the Bavarian conservative party, the CSU, has lost its absolute majority. Meanwhile the Greens have become the second-largest political force in southern Germany. Go to article

Donald Trump slams EU trade relationship 5h ago

Donald Trump (Getty Images/AFP/T. Charlier)

The comments targeting the trans-Atlantic relationship come as US-EU trade negotiations are in an early stage. In July, the two sides agreed to de-escalate a brewing trade fight.

Harry and Meghan Markle expecting 1st child 4h ago

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive in Sydney (picture-alliance/AP Photo/Australian Pool)

Kensington Palace has announced that the Duchess of Sussex is expecting a child due in spring 2019. The news comes as she and Prince Harry start a more than two-week Pacific tour in Australia.

EU-UK Brexit deal talks put on ice 13h ago

British and EU flags picture alliance/AP Photo/V. Mayo)

EU and UK Brexit negotiators have paused talks until after this week's EU summit. Amid some speculation that officials would confirm a provisional Brexit deal on Sunday, the Northen Irish issue got in the way, again.

UK, Germany, France press Riyadh over Khashoggi 13h ago

A security guard stands before the door of Saudi consulate in Istanbul (Reuters/M. Sezer)

Berlin, Paris, and London jointly urged an investigation into the fate of Jamal Khashoggi and demanded that people responsible "are held to account." Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia warned it would retaliate to any sanctions.

Italy ends beacon 'Riace model' for integration

The interior minister has ordered migrants in Riace be redistributed across Italy after its mayor was arrested. The mayor's vision was hailed across the globe as a model for reviving towns and integrating refugees.

Luxembourg vote means tough challenge for PM 14.10.2018

The opposition CSV, once led by Jean-Claude Juncker, seems set for victory after the parliamentary vote in Luxembourg. The current prime minister, Xavier Bettel, is expected to discuss his future with the grand duke.

Sweden still seeking coalition 9h ago

Ulf Kristersson, leader of Sweden's Moderate party, at a press conference after his meeting with the Speaker of the Parliament in Stockholm,

Sweden's latest post-election bid to form a coalition government has failed. Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson made his bid amid refusal by established parties to make deals with the far-right Sweden Democrats.

Catholic church canonizes key modern figures 14.10.2018

Images of Archbishop Oscar Romero and Pope Paul VI

Two of the most contentious Roman Catholic figures of the 20th century have been made saints. Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero and Pope Paul VI were among six religious figures canonized in a Vatican ceremony.

Botched plane landing kills three in Germany 17h ago

The damaged Cessna airplane at Wasserkuppe (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Engel)

A sports plane hit three people while attempting to land on a mountain in central Germany, police have said. Rescuers have been deployed to the scene.

German book trade Peace Prize winners slam AfD 6h ago

Jan Assmann & Aleida Assmann at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2018 (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Dedert)

Aleida and Jan Assmann rejected AfD's recent attempts to downplay Germany's Nazi past and Alexander Gauland's 'bird shit' remark. The pair said that 'not every dissenting opinion deserves respect.'

#MeToo claims rejected by Indian minister 13h ago

M J Akbar - Vom Journalist zum Politiker (IANS)

#MeToo claims have been rejected by India's junior foreign minister, a former editor of newspapers. In recent days, at least 10 women, mostly journalists, have accused M.J. Akbar of harassment as far back as 2007.

A German soldier aims with the G36 rifle (picture-alliance/U. Baumgarten)

New Bundeswehr assault rifles fail tests

Gun manufacturers have fallen short in their efforts to replace the controversial G36 model. Defense Minister Ursula von Der Leyen's plan to phase in a new weapon has been delayed by eight months.

Somalia marks bomb anniversary with execution 15h ago

Somalia Gedenkveranstaltung für Opfer Anschlag vor einem Jahr (picture-alliance/dpa/F.A. Warsameh)

The man behind one of the country's deadliest attacks has been killed by firing squad, exactly a year after the tragedy. Five hundred people were killed in the truck bomb blamed on al-Shabab.

Hong Kong protests over artificial islands 17h ago

Hong Kong protest against new housing (Reuters/B. Yip)

Thousands of people have turned out against a plan to build up to 400,000 homes on reclaimed land off the island of Lantau. Critics warn the project is too costly and will destroy the environment.

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Horst Seehofer looking disgruntled (picture-alliance/dpa/K. Nietfeld)

Upheaval in Bavaria 2h ago

The CSU has suffered a historic drubbing in Bavaria that will have repercussions at a national level.

Portugal issues red alert for rare Atlantic hurricane

Merkel's sister conservatives battered in Bavaria, Greens gain big

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Germany coach Joachim Löw (picture-alliance/GES/M. Ibo Güngör)

Pressure mounts on Löw after Netherlands defeat

Joachim Löw may have thought the worst of it was over after the World Cup. But with the promised new start stalling, players past and present and the media are lining up to criticize a coach under increasing pressure.

Bar-tailed godwit (picture-alliance/imageBROKER)

Millions of migratory birds in Germany draw nature lovers

Germany is one of the best countries to observe migratory birds in the fall. Hundreds of activities are arranged around this natural phenomenon.

Homeless in Paris (Getty Images/AFP/G. Julien)

Paris to house winter homeless in city hall

Paris' mayor is planning to adapt part of the Hotel de Ville into a homeless shelter this winter. She is calling for all to chip in to provide a warm place for the estimated 3,000 people without a home of their own.

Miners walking up hilllside amid garbage (DW/F. Viohl)

Gold, garbage & guns in world's highest town

Rings, investment, dental fillings — gold is always in demand. But where does it actually come from? Our reporter has been to the Andes, where workers mine the metal, in terrible conditions, at more than 5,000 meters.

Brasilien Wahl 2018 | Bolsonaro erscheint nit zur Pressekonferenz (Getty Images/AFP/M. Pimentel)

Is there a right-wing surge in South America?

Right-wing populist Jair Bolsonaro seems about to win Brazil’s presidential elections. Conservative presidents are also in power in Argentina, Chile and Colombia. Is a "new right" emerging in the region?

Indonesien Erdbeben & Tsunami | Zerstörung in Palu, Sulawesi
(picture-alliance/AA/M. Atanur)

World Bank offers Indonesia aid after quakes

Some of the World Bank loan would be directed towards 150,000 families affected by the earthquakes and tsunami that hit Lombok and Sulawesi islands. Indonesia is still reeling from the quakes that killed 2,000 people.