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Oil price 'to soar' after attacks on Saudi plants

The kingdom's oil production has dropped by 5.7 million barrels a day after Saturday's drone strikes on two processing facilities. As Riyadh and Washington point the finger at Tehran, the price of oil is set to rise. Go to article

Syria in focus in Turkey, Russia, Iran talks 3h ago

Turkish, Russian and Iranian leaders (Reuters/S. Chirikov)

The leaders of Turkey, Russia and Iran are to meet again to strike a deal over the last rebel-held enclave in Syria. DW provides an overview of the catastrophic situation in Idlib.

Probe 'ongoing' against Belgium's Reynders 1h ago

Belgien Didier Reynders (picture-alliance/dpa/J. Jacobs)

Designated EU justice commissioner Didier Reynders faces a Belgian probe into contracts, including an embassy building project in Kinshasa, two Belgian papers say. Reynders has been Belgium's foreign minister since 2011.

Muslim, Jewish leaders meet in Italy 51m ago

A star of david and a crescent moon decoration sit against a blue sky (picture-alliance/Godong)

Imams and rabbis from across Europe are attending a summit in Italy organized by the Muslim Jewish Leadership Council. Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and right-wing populism are all topics they'd like to address better.

Trump vents ire at new Kavanaugh allegation

After a new sexual misconduct allegation was made against the US Supreme Court justice, President Trump took to Twitter in a vehement defense, and Democratic presidential candidates called for an investigation.

Hong Kong protesters sing 'God Save the Queen' 9h ago

Hong Kong protests (picture-alliance/AP Photo/V. Yu)

Pro-democracy protesters are demanding former colonial power Britain take a stronger stance against China to preserve Hong Kong's special status. Demonstrators also clashed with police in defiance of a protest ban.

Big Pharma nixes new drugs 14.09.2019

Drugs in a pharmacy (picture-alliance/empics/J. Behal)

At a time when health officials are calling for mass demonstrations in favor of new antibiotics, drug companies have stopped making them altogether. Their sole reason, according to a new report: profit.

Israeli lawmakers approve new settlement 2h ago

The Israeli settlement of Ofra in the West Bank

Israeli lawmakers have given a go-ahead to a small settlement in the West Bank, following an election campaign pledge from PM Benjamin Netanyahu to annex the Jordan Valley to Israel if he wins Tuesday's polls.

British PM: Brexit will be like a Hulk escape 5h ago

Boris Johnson has vowed that the UK will escape the EU's chains on October 31 just like the comic book hero if no new deal is reached. The British prime minister is due to hold fresh talks in Brussels on Monday.

'I'll keep fighting, no matter the cost!' 3h ago

A screenshot from cubanet.org showing Cuban journalist Robert Quinones with headline announcing his arrest (cubanet.org)

Just hours before his arrest, the opposition journalist told DW he feared he would soon be behind bars. Independent journalists in Cuba face arbitrary arrest, threats and psychological attacks, Quinones said.

Several killed as boat capsizes in India 19m ago

Dozens more are still missing as rescue teams frantically search for survivors in the Godavari river in eastern India. The boat was carrying more than 60 passengers when tragedy struck.

DR Congo: Dozens feared dead in boat accident 4h ago

A boat carrying passengers and cargo has capsized in the Congo river near Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, Kinshasa. The case is currently under investigation by national police.

Taliban lift ban on Red Cross in Afghanistan 5h ago

The Red Cross has fully resumed operations in Afghanistan after the Taliban said they had agreed to "new promises in humanitarian aid." The militants also pledged security guarantees for aid workers.

Presidential vote in Tunisia tests democracy 7h ago

Tunisia votes (picture-alliance/AP Photo/H. Dridi)

Polls have opened for a presidential election in Tunisia as it faces economic troubles and terrorist threats. It is only the country's second democratic presidential election.

Danes raise millions in first climate telethon 17h ago

Danes raised enough money to plant nearly 1 million trees in the country.

Individuals and companies alike donated about €2.4 million to plant almost 1 million trees in the Scandinavian country. The fundraising event was described as the first of its kind to focus on the climate.

Globetrotting soccer coach 'Restless Rudi' dies 4h ago

Rudi Gutendorf (picture-alliance/dpa/F. P. Tschauner)

The footballing legend who coached a world record 55 teams — including 18 national sides — has died at the age of 93. One of his proudest moments was guiding Rwanda's national team after the 1994 genocide.

Germany to spend €40 billion on climate: report 13h ago

Germany is going to announce a package to tackle climate change (picture-alliance/imageBROKER)

The governing coalition parties in Germany have reportedly agreed to a deal to ensure the country meets its 2030 goals to combat climate change. The government is set to unveil its climate package on September 20.

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Alexander von Humboldt in his library in Berlin

Alexander von Humboldt: A 19th century German home story

Humboldt's private life was revealed in two watercolors painted by Eduard Hildebrandt. One from 1856 shows him in his Berlin library and encapsulated his entire life by revealing the cluttered rooms of a wunderkind.

DW Special: Happy birthday Alexander von Humboldt!

Roughly 300 plants are named after him, as well as numerous animals and even an area on the moon. Alexander von Humboldt breaks all records. Let's celebrate his 250th birthday!

Bundesliga Matchday 4 in pictures

The Bundesliga returned with a bang after the international break. Goals galore, late winners, VAR decisions and red cards - and that was just on the Saturday! Catch up with all the latest matchday action.

A child watches TV (Fotolia/HaywireMedia)

Serbian lawyer fights to stop trash TV

Violence, misogyny and vulgar insults are common on reality TV — and it harms viewers, say experts. One man in Serbia is campaigning to change the law and prevent an adverse societal impact.

Italian startup gives inmates a break

Time in prison is often monotonous and tedious. An Italian startup wants to change that by experimenting with a form of democratic participation to foster social integration inside and outside.

Friends and relatives of striking workers listen to the news given by Lech Walesa (C) outside the gates of the Lenin Shipyard in Gdansk, 25 August 1980 (Getty Images/Afp/Jorma Puusa)

My Europe: Disappointment after 1989 revolutions

The revolutions in Eastern Europe inspired many dreams, but were followed by the tedium of societal change. Today's disillusionment reflects the current attitude toward the EU, says Bulgarian intellectual Ivaylo Ditchev.