News and current affairs from Germany and around the world

TOP STORIES
- Germany
- Brexit
- World
- Business
- Science
- Environment
- Culture
  - Film
  - Books
  - Music
  - Arts
  - Digital Culture
  - Lifestyle
  - Travel
  - BTHVN2020
- Sports
  - More sports
SPECIAL
Germany

Angela Merkel finally faces critics in Chemnitz 16.11.2018

Middle East

In Yemen's war, locals struggle to stay neutral 17.11.2018

Business

UK think tank looks for bright ideas to reform economy 16.11.2018
Media Center
TV
- Schedule and Reception
- TV Programs
TV programs
- Arts.21
- Business
- Check-in
- Close up
- Conflict Zone
- DocFilm
- Drive it!
- DW News
- Eco-at-Africa
- Eco India
- Euromaxx
RADIO
LEARN GERMAN
German Courses
German XXL
Community D
Teaching German

CDU in showdown over UN migration pact

Leading Christian Democrats are warning their colleagues not to call Germany's participation in the UN's Global Compact for Migration into question. Jens Spahn and other CDU members have gone rogue on asylum policy. Go to article

Macron in Berlin calls for unified Europe 14h ago

Emmanuel Macron at the Bundestag (picture-alliance/dpa/G. Fischer)

In a speech to Germany's parliament, French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a new Franco-German alliance to equip Europe for future challenges. His visit came on Germany's annual war remembrance day.

Yemen Houthis seek truce with Saudis 5h ago

Yemen rebel wielding a machine gun (Getty Images/AFP/M. Huwais)

Houthi rebels have halted their drone and missile attacks against Saudi Arabia and its allies. The Iran-linked group also said they were ready for a ceasefire if the Saudi-led coalition "wants peace."

German woman with Syrian refugee looking at map (DW/S. Ouchtou)

Paying the price for helping refugees

Thousands of people in Germany have vouched for refugees in recent years and are now being asked to pay high sums. Were their good intentions misguided?

Germany plans to fast-track deportations 11h ago

Failed asylum-seekers at a German airport

Germany's Interior Ministry has proposed new measures to monitor and deport failed asylum-seekers. Interior Minister Horst Seehofer has said he is also looking at ways to repatriate known criminals to Syria.

Buried 'Picasso' revealed as hoax – report 2h ago

A Picasso exhibition at the Tate Modern,

Following an anonymous tip, writer Mira Feticu has found a painting buried in a Romanian forest which appeared to be a stolen Picasso. However, two theatre directors now claim it was all part of their publicity stunt.

Netanyahu refuses to call fresh elections 10h ago

The Israeli prime minister said it would be "irresponsible" to call for fresh elections after his defense minister resigned. But he faces an uphill battle in securing support from his government's coalition partners.

May: Ousting me risks delaying Brexit 12h ago

British Prime Minister Theresa May reacts during a press conference at 10 Downing Street.

The British PM has said she would not let removal talks distract her from a critical week of negotiations. Some MPs from her own party seek to oust her after seeing the details of the contentious draft Brexit deal.

Tijuana: Violent greeting for migrant caravans 3h ago

A few hundred Tijuana residents are protesting the arrival of Central Americans in caravans en route to the United States. Defying US pledges to categorically deny asylum, more migrants are preparing to head north.

APEC leaders fail to agree on joint statement 19h ago

APEC leaders at the summit in Port Moresby

It is the first time that world leaders meeting at the APEC summit have been unable to sign a final joint communique. The gathering in Papua New Guinea was dominated by diplomatic sparring between the US and China.

Ruthless Zverev beats Djokovic to win ATP Finals 9h ago

ATP World Tour Finals in London | Finale Alexander Zverev vs. Novak Djokovic (Action Images via Reuters)

Germany's Alexander Zverev claimed the biggest win of his career, beating world number one Novak Djokovic to win the season finale in London. Zverev becomes the first German to win the event since Boris Becker in 1995.

Finnish president to Trump: We don't rake forests 8h ago

During a visit to wildfires-hit California, the US president had said Finland routinely raked its forests to foil fires. Finnish President Sauli Niinisto responded, saying he was not sure where Trump got the idea.

Germany ponders tax cuts to boost growth 17h ago

Stock photo for tax cuts (picture-alliance/imageBROKER/C. Ohde)

A slowdown in the German economy in the third quarter has raised recession fears. Economy Minister Peter Altmaier thinks a package of tax cuts and other measures are needed to shore up future economic growth.

1 dead, hundreds injured in French protests 17.11.2018

Protesters in high-visibility vests block roads in France (Reuters/S. Mahe)

A woman taking part in protests against rising fuel prices in France has died after being hit by a car. The incident took place as activists angered by the government's tax hikes blocked motorways across the country.

EU demands Saudi clarity in Khashoggi case 18.11.2018

Jamal Khashoggi (Getty Images/C. McGrath)

The EU has told Saudi Arabia to "shed full clarity" on what it openly calls the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Still wavering is US President Donald Trump, whose ally Riyadh denies orders came from the top.

Power vacuum in Gabon: End of the Bongo dynasty? 10h ago

Video still showing Ali Bongo at an interview in Libreville (Reuters/Reuters TV)

The president of Gabon, Ali Bongo, has been in hospital for more than three weeks. Now the vice president’s powers have been extended to “ensure the continuity of the state" — a move criticized by the opposition.

Finland's president to Donald Trump: We don't rake forests

Germany plans to fast-track deportations of failed asylum-seekers

Tijuana residents greet migrant caravans with violence

Paying the price for helping refugees in Germany

Watch livestream

Now live

Watch livestream

DW English Live

DocFilm - The Penicillin Story

Coming up at 06:00 UTC: DW News

Art museum in Bonn (picture-alliance/AP Photo/M. Meissner)

Germany urged to do more to return Nazi looted art

Twenty years after signing a global agreement to return art looted by the Nazis, Germany is accused of doing "far too little." The Berlin government recently tripled its funding for the ownership analysis of paintings.

World's biggest jellied fish (picture-alliance/dpa/S. Sauer)

Fancy a bite? Germany sets jellied fish record

A chef in the northern seaside town of Heringsdorf has created a 182-kilogram portion of jellied fish called Fischsülze. The German delicacy contains minced fish, vegetables and spices — all packed in gelatin.

Santa Claus on his white horse Amerigo assisted by his loyal 'Black Petes' (picture-alliance/NurPhoto/R. Hernandez)

Blackface Christmas tradition prompts protests

Scuffles have broken out across the Netherlands over one of Santa's helpers, the fictional character "Black Pete."

Ratko Mladic listens to his verdict before the tribunal in The Hague (picture-alliance/AA/n: Ibrahimkadic)

Worshipping heroes and villains in the Balkans

"Kisses from Grandpa Ratko," said jailed Serb ex-general Ratko Mladic during a live phone call to a morning TV show.

Princess Martha Louise of Norway addresses the conference at the UN (DW/M. Shwayder)

UN Women’s Entrepreneurship Day promotes women in business

300 businesswomen from around the world gathered for the 5th annual UN-hosted event.

Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix - FIA F3 World Cup (CHN) (picture-alliance/dpa/T. Suer)

German driver suffers horrific airborne crash

The event was halted after Sophia Flörsch flew through the air and plowed through the safety fence.

A man walks past posters of Sri Lanka's newly appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and President Maithripala Sirisena (Reuters/D. Liyanawatte)

Sri Lanka caught between China and India

Sri Lanka is without a government and two prominent politicians are claiming to be prime ministers. Experts say the struggle reflects the geopolitical rivalry between China and India in South Asia.