German spy scandal threatens national security
DW Englishby Ben Knight·1d ago
The arrest of August Hanning, former president of Germany's foreign intelligence service, the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), and his former chief-of-staff, Manfred D.*, is threatening to cause a...
Germany: Did CDU lawmakers support the far-right AfD?
DW Englishby Jens Thurau·1d ago
Following events in the parliament of the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt on Tuesday, speculation is rife that lawmakers from the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) helped elect a...
As Cristiano Ronaldo railed against a 'breakdown of trust,' Lionel Messi exited the stage gracefully
DW Englishby Matt Pearson·1d ago
They are the two players who have defined the last two decades. As football became ever more popular, commercial and dominant in the cultural and sporting landscape, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel...
How winning a Nobel Prize can give you delusions of grandeur
DW Englishby Julia Vergin·1d ago
Linus Pauling won not one, but two Nobel Prizes — the first, for chemistry, in 1954 for his research into the nature of the chemical bond, and the Peace Prize in 1962 for his work in the...
Emerging economies are embracing solar power and skipping fossil fuels much faster than Europe or the US
DW Englishby Kira Schacht·1d ago
As emerging economies and global standards of living grow, is the world in for another fossil fuel boom? The data says not.
Israel marks third anniversary of October 7 Hamas terror attacks with memorials
DW Englishby Shakeel Sobhan·1d ago
Israel is marking the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attack on Wednesday with memorials across the country.
Germany news: Government presents plan for railroad revamp
DW Englishby Timothy Jones·1d ago
What you need to know - A new "Infraplan" outlining next steps in making the railroad network more reliable aims to make the process more transparent - Chancellor Merz has stressed Germany's...
India news: Opposition protest clouds Modi's 25-year milestone
DW Englishby Mahima Kapoor·1d ago
What you need to know - Police tighten security around central Delhi after opposition's sit-in protest - Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi warns of 'reckoning' - Bharatiya Janata Party marks 25 years...
Spanish leader Sanchez's political gamble: What next after the snap election announcement?
DW Englishby Andreas Noll·1d ago
Spain's economic data has been positive recently, but politically, the country has been mired in a prolonged crisis for months.
Mali: Junta forces retake strategic town of Kidal from separatists
DW Englishby Shakeel Sobhan·1d ago
Mali's army, supported by Russian paramilitary forces, has re-entered the northern town of Kidal, forcing the Tuareg separatists to withdraw from the strategic hold, in a symbolic boost for the...
Football: Lionel Messi plays final game for Argentina
DW Englishby Matt Ford·1d ago
Lionel Messi made his 208th and final appearance for Argentina on Tuesday night, scoring his 126th and final international goal as the Albiceleste beat Benin 3-0 in a friendly in Buenos Aires.
Christa Pike awake after failed Tennessee execution: lawyers
DW Englishby Matt Ford·1d ago
A prisoner who survived an attempt to carry out the death penalty in Tennessee, the United States, last week is conscious and speaking as she continues to receive treatment in hospital.
EU seeks ways to make expansion more palatable to members
DW Englishby Mark Hallam·2d ago
The European Commission on Tuesday published a document called "Preparing for a wider Union," which sought to lay out new proposals on "the policy orientations and actions needed to prepare the...
Russia denies anti-plague measures after pneumonia death
DW Englishby Felix Tamsut·2d ago
Russiadenied claims that it was imposing anti-plague measures following the death of a laboratory technician of pneumonic plague.
French politicians grapple with protesters' demands for better schools while also cutting spending
DW Englishby Andreas Noll·2d ago
France’s Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is unlikely to have had a quiet weekend. For almost two weeks, students across France have been protesting, angered by class cancellations, overcrowded...
Munich was picked as the German city that would bid for the 2036 Olympics. But they have competition.
DW Englishby Andreas Sten-Ziemons·2d ago
Munich's bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics will be up against at least six candidates from Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Germany is shaken by an espionage and treason scandal
DW Englishby Christoph Hasselbach·2d ago
If the allegations are confirmed, it would be an espionage case of historic proportions for Germany: August Hanning, former head of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND), has been arrested, with...
Paramount and Warner Bros merge into one Hollywood giant
DW Englishby Mark Hallam·2d ago
Paramount on Tuesday finalized its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, completing a hostile acquisition that was months in the making and almost faltered at several hurdles.
Spain court lifts Puigdemont arrest warrant, clearing way for his return home ahead of November elections
DW Englishby Natalie Muller·2d ago
Spain's Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted an arrest warrant for Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, paving the way for him to return home ahead of a general election next month.
As more Iranian women reject hijab rules, regime looks at new ways to force compliance
DW Englishby Amir Soltanzadeh·2d ago
Women appearing in public without wearing a hijab has become an increasingly common sight across Iran, marking one of the most visible social changes since the 2022 "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests...
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