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Young Berliners vote overwhelmingly for socialist Left
The emphatic victory for the Left Party in last Sunday's state election in Berlin may not have been quite so emphatic if it hadn't been for a significant new rule: This was the first state election in the German capital's history where the voting age...
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German state elections deal a blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Two of Germany's 16 federal states, Berlin and MecklenburgWestern Pomerania, have just elected new state legislatures. The results for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union ( CDU) represent yet another major blow in turbulent times...
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German state elections deal a blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Two of Germany's 16 federal states, Berlin and MecklenburgWestern Pomerania, have just elected new state legislatures. The results for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union ( CDU) represent yet another major blow in turbulent times...
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Strait of Hormuz attacks spill oil into Persian Gulf
A dark, muddied patch of blue, incongruent with the rest of the ocean; a winding thread of silvery white; a reflective metallic sheen - these are some of the telltale signs on a satellite image that oil may be leaking into the water. Experts have...
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Judges: As AfD ascends, Germany must bolster justice system
The official association of German judges, the Deutscher Richterbund ( DRB), has called on the federal government to tighten up the law to stop state governments from abusing prosecution powers to potentially influence criminal cases. The prospect...
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How climate change worsened Nepal's deadly
Nearly 1,400 people have died after a mountain slope collapsed and flash floods swept through the valleys of Nepal and Tibet. More than 5,000 people remain missing. The collapse was initially thought to have been caused by an earthquake. Now,...
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High fuel prices challenge the German
Gas stations in Germany are only allowed to raise their fuel prices once a day, at 12 noon. In Berlin, on the morning of September 15, E10 gasoline cost about € 2.25 ($ 2.60) per liter and diesel about € 2.37. At noon, prices rose by about € 0.20 per...
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Kremlin- linked Russian oligarch helped fund Trump Jr.' s wedding celebration
A Russian businessman with close ties to the Kremlin paid for parts of the wedding celebrations of the US President's son, Donald Trump Jr., and his socialite wife Bettina, the couple confirmed on Monday. The ProPublica investigative website first...
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Sweden election ' very close' as left bloc claims tight
Sweden's election was too close to call after more than 86% of ballots had been counted on Sunday night. Former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, whose Social Democrats lead a left- wing opposition coalition and is to return to power after years,...
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9/ 11 conspiracy theories that continue to
The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, also known as 9/ 11, were the worst such attacks in history. Twentyfive years on, they have been thoroughly investigated and analyzed - yet many people still believe the conspiracy theories that swirl around...
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Germany sets its sights on Russia's shadow fleet
On September 1, when the German government publicly blamed Russia for the failed drone attack on Leipzig Airport, it announced a series of retaliatory measures. Among them was a tougher crackdown on the so- called Russian shadow fleet. The term refers...
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Saxony- Anhalt: Small parties will be the kingmakers
It's rare that a state parliament election in Germany attracts as much media interest as this one in SaxonyAnhalt. On September 6, 2026, the 1.7 million eligible voters in the eastern German state will decide whether the far- right Alternative for...
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What to do when wildfires trigger trauma
This year, wildfires have already burned more land than the annual average from 2006 to 2025 in Germany. North Rhine- Westphalia, the country's most populous state, has just seen the largest recorded wildfire in its history. It destroyed or damaged...
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How Europe can better protect against extreme
From Spain and France to Portugal, Greece and Italy, the list of European countries affected by particularly severe wildfires is long. It even includes colder states such as the UK, Ireland and Norway. This summer, and prolonged drought have...
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Germany condemns Israeli minister's call to ' remove' Palestinians
"I think that targeted killings should be carried out in Gaza," said Itamar Ben- Gvir, Israel's national security minister, on Monday, sparking worldwide outrage. The hard- liner Minister Benjamin Cabinet also described exactly what he had in mind:...
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Designing food for a hotter world
Rows of tomato saplings stand in a room packed with cameras. Just a few weeks old, they're under constant surveillance as scientists monitor them for tiny changes in color, temperature and photosynthesis. These plants are growing in a chamber designed...
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Cooler destinations are drawing tourists - can nature cope?
A ridge with sweeping views across Jotunheimen, a mountain region in southern Norway, seemed like the perfect hiking route for tour operator Georg Sichelschmidt to bring visitors. Then locals informed him it was home to nesting eagles. The trail...
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How Germany supports recovery of Berlin Pride attack victims
On the evening of July 25, according to German authorities, Abdul Ballout, drove a white van into a crowd in Berlin's Tiergarten park near the Brandenburg Gate, where thousands were celebrating Berlin Pride. He then got out of the vehicle and began...
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In Germany record heat meets climate action fatigue
When Lars Werner of the "Last Generation" glued himself to the road four years ago to protest for greater climate action, Germany had not yet seen 12,500 heat- related deaths ( Germany's number for 2026 so far), or record temperatures across western...
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How Germany's drone defense fails
How could a drone laden with explosives fly unhindered into Leipzig/ Halle airport, where it remained apparently unnoticed for several hours? After last week's incident, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt spoke of a "hybrid attack scenario"...
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Unconstitutional? German intelligence to receive more powers
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution ( Bundesverfassungsschutz, BfV) and the Federal Intelligence Service ( Bundesnachrichtendienst, BND) are secret services. Both operate covertly - the former domestically, the latter abroad. They...
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UNESCO: 2.4 million girls barred from school in
Around 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied access to secondary education since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, UNESCO said Tuesday. The figure has risen by about 200,000 since last year and could reach nearly four million by 2030...
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Russia: Top court bans opposition anti- war party from vote
The Supreme Court of Russia on Monday ruled in favor of the nationalist pro- Kremlin Rodina ( Motherland) party and barred Yabloko ( Apple) - Russia's only antiwar party - from participating in September parliamentary elections. Rodina accuses Yabloko...
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Alleged Irish crime boss Kinahan charged with directing criminal organisation
Suspected international crime boss Daniel Kinahan landed in Ireland on Sunday after being extradited from the United Arab Emirates. Following his arrival in Ireland, prosecutors charged Kinahan with directing a criminal organization during a special...
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Eco wins: Hungary goes solar, marmots go viral and Rome gets an upgrade
Hungary's former leader Viktor Orban called European Union climate policy a "utopian fantasy" and effectively banned wind turbines. And yet the country has quietly become Europe's solar leader, with 25% of its electricity now being being generated from...
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Trump signs new orders restricting birthright citizenship
US President Donald Trump dismissed a previous Supreme Court decision on citizenship as "very unfortunate" while signing two new executive orders restricting birthright citizenship on Thursday. "It was close, but a very, very unfortunate decision,"...
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Germany: Court jails far- right youth terror cell
The seven members and one supporter of the "Last Wave of Defense" ( Letzte Verteidigungswelle) group were found guilty of crimes with the aim of bringing about the collapse of Germany's political system through attacks on migrants and "political...
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Who is responsible for the Ceuta border surge?
For a long time, the Moroccan government chose not to comment on the Ceuta border crisisthat saw tens of thousands of migrants surging into the Spanish exclave on the African continent. It was not until Sunday that Moroccan interior ministry...
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Growing impact of extreme heat on informal workers in Asia's cities
Brijpal Singh spends long hours working construction under the blazing sun in Noida, a sprawling industrial satellite city in India's National Capital Region. Even as temperatures soar past 45 degrees Celsius ( 113 Fahrenheit), work on the building...
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Germany: Islamism and right- wing extremism - a
from a biologicalracist perspective that it lowers the birthrate and weakens the health of the nation." In Germany, security authorities have for years observed the formation of a new generation of young, violenceprone, far- right extremists who are...
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Why Europe's wildfires are getting harder
Wildfires almost always need a spark to ignite, whether it's lightning, arson, or a car's hot exhaust pipe touching dry vegetation. historic summer authorities blamed a brush- clearing machine being operated around a high- voltage power line. Spanish...
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Berlin Pride attack: Are German juvenile courts too
Could the terrorist attack on Berlin's Pride celebrations, allegedly by a 21- year- old Islamist, have been prevented? This question has been the subject of debate driven largely by the fact that the young German man - born in Germany in 2005 to...
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German Muslims are alarmed by the Islamist terror attack in Berlin
The terrorist attack that struck Berlin's Pride celebration, or Christopher Street Day ( CSD), late on Saturday evening has heightened fears and concerns about further Islamist attacks. Until Sunday evening, when security forces confronted 21year- old...
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Fact check: Berlin Pride attack claims debunked
In the aftermath of Saturday's attack at Berlin's Christopher Street Day, which is how the city's LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations are known, more and more details have emerged about the alleged perpetrator and the attack itself. But as it is often the case...
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German Chancellor Merz
On Monday, Chancellor Friedrich Merz ( CDU) was finally able to announce the name of the new Federal Minister of Transport in Berlin, following a weekend of speculation and debate. Steffen Bilger ( CDU), aged 47 - who previously served as a state...
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Berlin Pride ramming: Police shoot suspect dead
Police said the suspect was shot dead in an operation, after the incident was classified as an "Islamist terrorist" attack. One person was killed and several others injured in the attack. Follow DW. Skip next section What you need to know Suspect shot...
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Germany news: Top court rules out mass admission revocations
An Afghan woman has won victory over Germany's Interior Ministry after it cancelled her admission. Elsewhere, consumer confidence and VW profits are down, while violent extremist crime is up. Follow DW for the latest. Skip next section What you need...
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Germany seeks energy and trading partners in Africa
In a tent in the Nigerian metropolis of Lagos, two worlds collided: Three fashionable influencers sat on cushioned stools across from Germany's 63- year- old Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. For half an hour, the senior politician met youth from...
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US hits Iran as Houthis claim strikes on Saudi tankers
12th straight night of strikes on Iran as tensions continue to escalate. Meanwhile, the US and Saudi Arabia have signed a civilian nuclear cooperation pact, accompanied by a separate bilateral safeguards agreement, US officials said. Stay tuned as we...
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Germany records rise in sexual violence against children
Leonie Kirschstein knew that the number of sexual violence cases involving children and adolescents would not decline. The psychologist works for the registered nonprofit Zartbitter e. V., which has served as a support center for young victims in city...
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Spain won the World Cup, but Donald Trump ' cast a shadow'
Rodri, like anyone who has ever played football, had dreamed of this moment. The Spain captain held the World Cup in his hands, surrounded by jubilant teammates. But, before he could lift the trophy, he had to find a way to politely usher the world's...
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Germany news: Merz moots Cabinet reshuffle after Spahn exit
Chancellor Merz has said he might use the forced resignation of a senior ally as a chance to reshuffle his Cabinet. Meanwhile, a train security guard was critically injured in a clash with a passenger. DW has more. Skip next section What you need to...
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How conflict in Congo, Sudan and Yemen is fueling the spread of disease
D'zirava Lety sums up the hopelessness of her situation in just a few words: "There is no water. In the entire camp, there is only one tap. Another challenge is the lack of toilets. Children relieve themselves anywhere. With the disease that has...
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German tenants need better heat protection
Darya* was very happy with her holiday plans: Her short trip to Turkey coincided with the start of a heat wave in Germany. But when she returned to her flat in the northwestern city of Bochum on June 26, she was in for an unpleasant surprise. The...
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz makes appeal to AfD voters
The annual summer press conference with the German chancellor is one of the last public events before the holidays. Friedrich Merzwill also be going on vacation soon and the Federal Press Conference Room in the German capital Berlin was packed with...
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Iranian newspaper threatens Germany's Chancellor Merz
Teheran's ultraconservative newspaper Hamshahri published images of thirteen Western politicians "wanted" for the death of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, along with a statement claiming the politicians would pay the ultimate price. Among the...
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Germany set to curb its Freedom of Information Act
Shortly before the German parliament's summer recess, lawmakers approved a whole series of reforms. "These reforms are meant to get Germany back on track," said Chancellor Friedrich Merz optimistically. Toward the bottom of the 34point list of reforms...
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California’s largest lake is turning to dust
Michelle Dugan- Delgado has had asthma for as long as she can remember. It's why she always takes an inhaler and face mask with her when she leaves the house - just in case the wind picks up and a dust storm hits. "I know that it's not safe for me to...
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Mayor of Berlin says he won't run for reelection
In the end, it was one little white lie too many: Kai Wegner, Mayor of the German capital Berlin and a member of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's centerright Christian Democratic Union ( CDU), has decided not to run again in the upcoming Berlin state...
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Violence on trains in Germany is on the rise
Five months after a fatal attack on a train conductor, the Zweibrücken RegionalCourtfound the defendant guilty of assault resulting in death and sentenced him to 10 years in prison. A routine ticket inspection on a regional train in...
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Fact check: No, Iran did not strike a secret US Gulf base
With US President Donald Trump declaring the ceasefire "over," the Iran war is back in focus. On Wednesday, social media users began circulating videos purporting to show new attacks by Iran. At least one of those videos has nothing to do with the...
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Germany: Record debt and a seismic policy shift
In Berlin's government district, a so- called debt clock hangs on an office building. Installed by the German Taxpayers' Federation, a lobby organization advocating lower taxation and public spending, it is meant to be a reminder of Germany's rising...
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Canada awards Germany major submarine contract
Canada on Monday awarded German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems ( TKMS) a multibillioneuro contract for up to a dozen submarines, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said before leaving for the NATO summit in Turkey. "As part of our...
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Far- right AfD reaffirms ambition to govern Germany
Germany's far- right Alternative for Germany ( AfD) has reaffirmed its ambition to govern the country. Wrapping up the party's national convention in Erfurt, the capital of the eastern state of Thuringia, re- elected co- leader Alice Weidel was...
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Free electricity in Australia, and the week's other eco
After a decades- long fight, one of Germany's last remaining pieces of intact ancient woodland has been saved from coal- mine expansion. The remaining part of Hambach forest, between the western German towns of Aachen and Cologne, will remain standing...
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First Islamic- theological faculty at a public university
Since 2021, work has been underway on the new "Campus of Religions" in the western German city of Münster. Much of the site is still under construction. Scheduled for inauguration in 2027, the complex will bring together the faculties of Catholic,...
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Germany's Merz and soccer: A PR move that backfired
"Helpless, frustrating, secondrate": These were the comments on social media following yet another early exit by the German men's national soccer team from a World Cup. In the capital, Berlin, the disappointment was palpable early Tuesday morning....
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Germany's heat wave has a political fallout
This last weekend saw recordingbreaking temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius ( 104 degrees Fahrenheit). These are lifethreatening situations for retirement and nursing homes and hospitals with little or no air conditioning. One reason for this is...
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EV myths muddy the road to electrification
In Australia, sales jumped over 150% in April year- on- year, while in the Asia- Pacific region they rose 80% for the first three months of 2026 - excluding China, where massive sales growth has plateaued. Around 75% more EVs were sold in Latin...
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Will Germany impose an age limit for social media?
Leni realized two years ago that she was on her smartphone far too much. She seldom left her room to chat with her parents, stopped going out on weekends and found she would sometimes spend 10 hours a day on TikTok and YouTube. "I noticed that I had...
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Creative climate messaging and other eco wins of the
Miscanthus grows up to 4 meters ( 13 feet) tall, tolerates heat and drought, and can be harvested for decades. In France and Germany, the Asian grass is now being grown for heating, building materials and water protection. But why is Europe growing so...
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Germany considers ' opt- out' organ donor option
About halfway through a marathon session on Thursday, Germany's lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, reopened a debate that had last closed six years ago: Should Germany bring itself in line with many other European countries and make organ...
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