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Car hits Carnival crowd in Volkmarsen, more than 30 injured

People have suffered life-threatening injuries after a vehicle drove into a parade in the small German town. Children were also among those injured. Go to article

Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape 43m ago

Harvey Weinstein at court for his rape trial in New York City

The once-powerful American producer now awaits sentencing. The allegations against him helped usher in a movement against sexual harassment and sexual assault.

Trump keen to boost defense sales to India

Indien | Donald Trump auf Staatsbesuch in Indien (Reuters/A. Drago)

The US leader sang the praises of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a rally attended by more than 100,000 in India. Trump's visit comes as the two countries enjoy strengthened defense ties, but spar over trade tensions.

India: Taj Mahal's tombs cleaned for first time in 300 years for Donald Trump

In pictures: Trump visits Modi in India

WHO: World must prepare for COVID-19 pandemic

Passenger at Kabul Airport has his temperature checked

The World Health Organization has warned that the world must brace for a potential pandemic. However, it says the outbreak can still be contained.

Coronavirus: EU rules out Schengen border closures amid Italy outbreak

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CDU to choose new leader in April

A series of gaffes and regional election defeats had forced current leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer to step down. The CDU have fixed a date to pick a successor and candidates have a week to declare their wish to run.

British court opens Assange US extradition case

A demonstrator in London stands next to a truck carrying a sign reading, Don't extradite Assange

A court in London on Monday has begun hearing the US extradition case of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. The whistleblower faces up to 175 years in prison if convicted.

UK kids banned from heading ball 3h ago

Boy playing with a soccer ball (imago/Photocase)

Children under 12 across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland will be told not to head the ball during football practice sessions. A study has shown that ex-footballers are more likely to die with dementia.

Germany's global call to arms against racism 3h ago

eiko Maas, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, speaks with staff

In an address to the United Nations, Germany's foreign minister has called on all countries to combat racial prejudice. Maas said racism and hatred is what took the lives of 10 victims in Germany a week ago.

Malaysia PM quits as political chaos mounts 10h ago

Prime Minister Mahathir's party has pulled out of a coalition with his long-time arch rival Anwar Ibrahim. The decision is the latest chapter in the pair's political tug-of-war.

Israeli airstrikes near Damascus 'kill 6' 7h ago

Israelischer Luftangriff südlich des Gazastreifens (Reuters/I. Abu Mustafa)

Two members of the Islamic Jihad militant group and four Iranian-backed fighters were killed. The move comes after the jihadists fired a barrage of rockets at Israel, and ahead of Israeli elections on March 2.

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Mohammed Al-Hadrami | Außenminister Yemens (DW)

Yemen: Has the suffering been for nothing?

With no end in sight to years of war, political chaos, or the desperate humanitarian crisis, what have thousands of civilian deaths and suffering been for in Yemen? Conflict Zone meets the country’s foreign minister.

Rescued migrants quarantined on Italian mainland

Migrants wearing lifejackets are rescued from Ocean Viking

274 migrants who were picked up off the coast of Libya by the rescue ship Ocean Viking have been given the go-ahead to disembark in Italy. They will remain in quarantine on the mainland for at least another 14 days. DW's Miodrag Soric filed this report.

Pakistan passes strict social media regulations

Pakistani conservatives protesting Facebook in 2010

The Pakistani government has passed a new set of laws it says targets "terrorism and fake news" on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Critics say the rules open the door to mass censorship.

Nigeria Jumia-Mitarbeiter (Getty Images/AFP/P. Utomi Ekpei)

Combat hate online, limit press freedom?

More and more African countries have laws against online hate speech. In practice, however, these laws often lead to censorship. And a German law may have served as a model.

India: Taj Mahal's tombs cleaned for first time in 300 years for Donald Trump

Coronavirus: Italy towns in lockdown after COVID-19 deaths

Coronavirus: Austria briefly halts trains from Italy over COVID-19 concerns

Italy cancels Venice Carnival amid coronavirus crisis, third person dies

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DW's African history series gets reboot

The latest season of DW's hit radio and social media series "African Roots" is now available. The history project featuring African heroes and heroines was launched at Social Media Week in Nigeria.

Meet the vet saving animals from war zones

What happens to zoo animals caught in the crossfire of violent conflict? A veterinarian who works in war zones around the world tells DW about some of his most difficult missions.

Opinion: Moronic fan minority undermine their own legitimate points

Fußball Bundesliga | Borussia Mönchengladbach vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | Plakat gegen Dietmar Hopp (Imago Images/Horstmüller)

This week has seen good and bad from German football fans, as solidarity against racism was followed by a brainless banner. It's right that Gladbach called the banner out, as ultras undermine their own legitimate points.

The yearly carnival parade in the streets of Aalst

Charges of anti-Semitism darken Carnival in Belgium's Aalst

The Belgian city of Aalst's rollicking carnival has been overshadowed by charges of anti-Semitism. Many participants dress in costumes featuring racist tropes, anti-Semitic stereotypes, and even Nazi uniforms — which has prompted UNESCO to take Aalst's carnival off its list of cultural heritage events.

Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra in Bonn ( Barbara Frommann)

Bravos in Bonn for the London Symphony Orchestra and Sir Simon Rattle

In the Beethoven anniversary year, the London musicians shook the Bonn Opera with the composer's Seventh Symphony — and delivered a stirringly somber message from the composer Alban Berg.

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8 promising TV series to check out in 2020

The Berlinale became the first A-list film festival to showcase TV series back in 2015. From a documentary on Hillary Clinton to series about Freud and sex, here's a pick of titles from the 2020 festival selection.

Berlinale Hilary Clinton (picture-alliance/dpa/B. Pedersen)

Berlinale film festival, day 5

The red carpet stars, perspectives from behind the scenes and the latest controversies: Discover every day the trending topics at the Berlin International Film Festival.