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Will Germany's far-right AfD party be banned?
Will Germany's far-right AfD party be banned?
German lawmakers have united in an attempt to ban the Alternative for Germany party. Can they succeed?
Skip next section Politics
Politics
Germany's Left Party takes a stand against populists
Germany's Left Party takes a stand against populists
After several election defeats, The Left Party fears it could disappear.
Fact check: NATO presence does not breach German law
Fact check: NATO presence does not breach German law
Social media users say a German-led NATO naval unit in Rostock violates the reunification-era Two-Plus-Four Treaty.
German-US relations explained
German-US relations explained
With US elections looming, what's the state of US-Germany relations amid wars and geopolitical crises?
Will Joe Biden be the last transatlantic US president?
Will Joe Biden be the last transatlantic US president?
During his state visit to Germany, US President Joe Biden will stress the importance of the German-US relationship.
Scholz affirms Israel weapons exports in wide-ranging speech
Scholz affirms Israel weapons exports in wide-ranging speech
The chancellor said deliveries to Israel would continue, while calling on the country to respect international law.
Shift in strong Germany-US ties expected after US election
Shift in strong Germany-US ties expected after US election
US President Joe Biden’s visit to Germany comes as a shift in US-German relations looms after 2024 US elections.
Russian disinformation is growing in Germany
Russian disinformation is growing in Germany
Analysts say Russia's disinformation campaign is helping pro-Kremlin narratives seep into the country's politics.
EU seeks to accelerate return of migrants
EU seeks to accelerate return of migrants
This week's EU summit will address the thorny topic of migration.
Sierra Leone: Eco-friendly mayor wins German Africa Prize
Sierra Leone: Eco-friendly mayor wins German Africa Prize
The German Africa Foundation honors Freetown's mayor for her outstanding commitment to urban development.
Skip next section Culture and Society
Culture and Society
Never do THIS with your kids' photos!
Never do THIS with your kids' photos!
Who’s really using your kids' photos online? Here’s how to prevent abuse!
Peace Prize winner Anne Applebaum: A voice against autocrats
Peace Prize winner Anne Applebaum: A voice against autocrats
The US-Polish historian has warned the world of Russia's Vladimir Putin long before the full-scale war in Ukraine.
Martina Hefter wins 2024 German Book Prize
Martina Hefter wins 2024 German Book Prize
Hefter won with her story of a woman caring for her ill husband while chatting online with a Nigerian love scammer.
Italy's spotlight at Frankfurt Book Fair sparks controversy
Italy's spotlight at Frankfurt Book Fair sparks controversy
As guest of honor of the book fair, Italy has prompted fury by not inviting anti-Mafia author Roberto Saviano.
German broadcaster WDR's orange mouse mascot 'kidnapped'
German broadcaster WDR's orange mouse mascot 'kidnapped'
The mouse, known simply as die Maus, was replaced by a sign assuring it would come to no harm.
DW condemns attack on reporter at Dusseldorf concert
DW condemns attack on reporter at Dusseldorf concert
DW reporter Adonis Alkhaled was assaulted following an interview with Syrian musician Al Shami in western Germany.
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Business
European Central Bank cuts key interest rate to 3.25%
European Central Bank cuts key interest rate to 3.25%
The decision came after new figures showed eurozone inflation had fallen to its lowest level in more than three years.
Germany takes steps to attract skilled Indian workers
Germany takes steps to attract skilled Indian workers
The move comes days before Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other high-ranking officials travel to India.
Lufthansa pays $4m fine over treatment of Jewish passengers
Lufthansa pays $4m fine over treatment of Jewish passengers
Staff allegedly prohibited 128 Orthodox Jews from boarding a flight because half had been refusing to wear face masks.
German exports to US reach new high as election looms
German exports to US reach new high as election looms
Germany is exporting its highest level of goods to the US in decades, but upcoming elections could halt this trend.
Lufthansa CEO concerned more airlines will cut German routes
Lufthansa CEO concerned more airlines will cut German routes
After some airlines have cut back their connections in Germany, Lufthansa CEO fears a further reduction in schedules.
German inflation dips to lowest in more than 3 years
German inflation dips to lowest in more than 3 years
The inflation rate for September in Germany has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years.
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Science and Environment
Why we should care about airplane contrails
Why we should care about airplane contrails
Airplane condensation trails, or contrails, could have as big a climate impact as the aviation sector's CO2 emissions.
Breaking taboos: AI's role in sexual health — Shift
Breaking taboos: AI's role in sexual health — Shift
Sex and birth control: Can AI chatbots provide education on taboo topics?
What does the spleen do?
What does the spleen do?
The spleen is part of the immune system and removes old blood cells, bacteria, and tumor cells out of the blood.
European Central Bank cuts key interest rate to 3.25%
European Central Bank cuts key interest rate to 3.25%
The decision came after new figures showed eurozone inflation had fallen to its lowest level in more than three years.
Depression remaps people's 'attention brain networks'
Depression remaps people's 'attention brain networks'
A brain network involved in motivation and attention is larger in people with depression.
Defying gravity on Oktoberfest’s Wall of Death
Defying gravity on Oktoberfest’s Wall of Death
Watch a Sri Lankan rider perform gravity-defying stunts on motorbike at Oktoberfest’s Wall of Death
Skip next section Travel
Travel
Europe-wide train links marred by steep costs, construction
Europe-wide train links marred by steep costs, construction
The dream of a Europe-wide high-speed rail network is far from reality.
Happy Birthday: Berlin's iconic TV tower turns 55
Happy Birthday: Berlin's iconic TV tower turns 55
DW soars high above the hustle and bustle of Germany's capital Berlin to explore the iconic TV Tower.
Ryanair slashes German services, complains about taxes, fees
Ryanair slashes German services, complains about taxes, fees
Low-cost airline Ryanair is stopping all flights to three German airports and cutting its operations in Hamburg by 60%.
Overtourism: Travel companies are turning to private islands
Overtourism: Travel companies are turning to private islands
Private islands allow companies to keep travelers away from locals while raking in all their tourist dollars.
Germany’s quirkiest theme park
Germany’s quirkiest theme park
This park offers more than roller coasters; it’s a dive into Swabian culture.
The Berlin Wall Memorial: Understanding the city's division
The Berlin Wall Memorial: Understanding the city's division
Berlins Wall Memorial on Bernauer Straße brings the harrowing memories of the Wall's construction in 1961 back to life
This is how currywurst was invented
This is how currywurst was invented
Currywurst is the classic Berlin street food. And the story of its creation is at least as good as the sausage itself.
Discovering Berlin's Museum Island
Discovering Berlin's Museum Island
What the 5 outstanding museums on Museum Island have to offer.
Skip next section Sports
Sports
Expert: Busy schedule means early retirement for footballers
Expert: Busy schedule means early retirement for footballers
Players are threatening to go on strike, but their concerns seem to have fallen on deaf ears at FIFA and UEFA.
Thomas Tuchel 'proud to be the English manager'
Thomas Tuchel 'proud to be the English manager'
Thomas Tuchel to coach England from January 2025
Thomas Tuchel to coach England from January 2025
British tabloids aren't pleased: A German has been hired to coach the England men's national team.
Germany's Leonie Fiebich going for WNBA title
Germany's Leonie Fiebich going for WNBA title
Germany's Leonie Fiebich took the long way to the top women’s league. Now, she's looking at a possible WNBA title.
Germany's new era starts with Freigang as the big hope
Germany's new era starts with Freigang as the big hope
New coach Christian Wück has had to ring the changes in his first squad given the impending exits of three top stars.
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DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: The Old Town Hall in Bonn
#DailyDrone: The Old Town Hall in Bonn
Our drone today flies over the Old Town Hall in Bonn
#DailyDrone: The Electoral Palace in Bonn
#DailyDrone: The Electoral Palace in Bonn
Formerly a noble residence, today a university - the Electoral Palace in Bonn.
#DailyDrone: “La Redoute” in Bonn
#DailyDrone: “La Redoute” in Bonn
Let’s get the party started in noble surroundings at “La Redoute” in Bonn!
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