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Germany: Stabbing in Aschaffenburg leaves 2 dead
Germany: Stabbing in Aschaffenburg leaves 2 dead
A man has been arrested after the knife attack in the southern German state of Bavaria.
Skip next section Politics
Politics
Donald Trump shakes up German politics
Donald Trump shakes up German politics
Leading German politicians fear the worst from Trump's second presidency. Only the far-right AfD is delighted.
Germany's Scholz, France's Macron vow unity as Trump returns
Germany's Scholz, France's Macron vow unity as Trump returns
Scholz and Macron are holding bilateral talks, with the list of topics extending far beyond Franco-German ties.
Germany: Stabbing in Aschaffenburg leaves 2 dead
Germany: Stabbing in Aschaffenburg leaves 2 dead
A man has been arrested after the knife attack in the southern German state of Bavaria.
Germany's Habeck says EU is ready for possible Trump tariffs
Germany's Habeck says EU is ready for possible Trump tariffs
Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck has told DW that the EU and Germany must show unity in the face of potential US tariffs.
EU lawmaker: Europe, US need engagement, not escalation
EU lawmaker: Europe, US need engagement, not escalation
US President Donald Trump has threatened to hit trade partners with import tariffs. DW spoke with David McAllister.
Scholz says US ties 'vital' ahead of Trump inauguration
Scholz says US ties 'vital' ahead of Trump inauguration
Scholz called the US his country's closest ally and said it was crucial to have stable relations.
Scholz says Germany cannot turn page on Holocaust
Scholz says Germany cannot turn page on Holocaust
Olaf Scholz said Germany's responsibility to pass down the memory of the Holocaust to each generation "will not end."
Skip next section Culture and Society
Culture and Society
How Odesa's artworks were rescued and sent to Berlin
How Odesa's artworks were rescued and sent to Berlin
Berlin is exhibiting 60 paintings from a museum in Odesa, showing support for Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia
Felicity's ode to Beethoven
Felicity's ode to Beethoven
How this Ghanaian singer makes her debut with the World Youth Choir at the Beethovenfest.
International festival showcases blind singers and composers
International festival showcases blind singers and composers
A festival in Krakow, Poland, gives blind vocalists the chance to perform songs they have composed theirmselves.
What do we (think we) know about the Celts?
What do we (think we) know about the Celts?
Drunken, barbaric warriors who battled the Romans naked — or matriarchal trading societies with refined artistry?
German TikTokers more approving of China, Russia — survey
German TikTokers more approving of China, Russia — survey
The poll surveying different news consumers comes amid a debate over shutting down the Chinese platform in the US.
Germans living abroad face a race to vote
Germans living abroad face a race to vote
Three to four million Germans abroad are eligible to vote in the country's snap elections. But time is ticking.
In search of Donald Trump's German and Scottish roots
In search of Donald Trump's German and Scottish roots
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th US president on January 20, 2025. DW goes looking for his European heritage.
Skip next section Business
Business
Does Germany need wind power?
Does Germany need wind power?
Some politicians in Germany want a return to nuclear power, but the wind sector is on track to make significant gains.
EU looks to head off gas squeeze amid Russian LNG ban talk
EU looks to head off gas squeeze amid Russian LNG ban talk
European gas inventories are being used up quickly, leading to fears of a possible energy crunch.
Hardt: Trade, security likely to top US-German agenda
Hardt: Trade, security likely to top US-German agenda
Trade and foreign security will be among the topics between the US and Germany, CDU politician Jürgen Hardt tells DW.
BIZ: German cars dominate India's luxury market
BIZ: German cars dominate India's luxury market
Despite difficulties at home and in China, German cars are selling well in India, but only in the high-price segment.
How Trump's tariffs could take trade wars to next level
How Trump's tariffs could take trade wars to next level
The US president has vowed to punish BRICS nations, Mexico, Canada and German carmakers during his second term.
IMF predicts steady 3.3% global growth, but less in Germany
IMF predicts steady 3.3% global growth, but less in Germany
India, China and the United States will continue to drive global economic growth, but Germany is lagging behind.
Ahaus: Visiting Germany's 'smartest' town
Ahaus: Visiting Germany's 'smartest' town
Ahaus has long been a real-world laboratory for urban digitalization.
Skip next section Science and Environment
Science and Environment
Trump's withdrawal from WHO a 'strategic mistake'
Trump's withdrawal from WHO a 'strategic mistake'
Experts say pulling the US from the World Health Organization is a lose-lose for the country and global health.
Germany: Foot-and-mouth disease threatens whole herds
Germany: Foot-and-mouth disease threatens whole herds
The first cases of the deadly virus since 1988 have been detected among German cattle. In some countries, it’s endemic.
Does Germany need wind power?
Does Germany need wind power?
Some politicians in Germany want a return to nuclear power, but the wind sector is on track to make significant gains.
Superfood Berries - A Bitter Aftertaste
Superfood Berries - A Bitter Aftertaste
In Germany, five kilograms of berries are eaten per capita every year. And the trend is rising.
Does social media influence elections?
Does social media influence elections?
Researchers say social media is a 'stress test' for democracy. They want to know whether and how it affects voters.
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Travel
Does Germany's Heidelberg live up to its Instagram photos?
Does Germany's Heidelberg live up to its Instagram photos?
Photos of Heidelberg on Instagram look so romantic. But what is the reality on the ground?
Do passports make us free?
Do passports make us free?
It's a travel document that defines our nationality. But what's the story behind their creation about a century ago?
Germany: Airport border controls hit by IT outage
Germany: Airport border controls hit by IT outage
German Federal Police have experienced country-wide tech problems, causing severe delays at airport border controls.
Berlin-Paris high speed rail route launched
Berlin-Paris high speed rail route launched
The 8 hour journey goes through Frankfurt and Strasbourg and has been hailed as a symbol of German-French friendship.
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
Skip next section Sports
Sports
Why did Nuri Sahin struggle at Borussia Dortmund?
Why did Nuri Sahin struggle at Borussia Dortmund?
Borussia Dortmund have sacked coach Nuri Sahin. The club is now looking for their eighth coach in the past 10 years.
Annika Morgan ready to float at X Games
Annika Morgan ready to float at X Games
Germany's star snowboarder is looking forward not only to the X Games in Aspen, but also to DJing at the after-party.
Germany gymnastics scandal: 'From one hell to another'
Germany gymnastics scandal: 'From one hell to another'
Former German gymnasts have opened up about their mistreatment in the sport. Two of them spoke to DW.
Bundesliga clubs lose appeal against paying policing costs
Bundesliga clubs lose appeal against paying policing costs
The company that operates the Bundesliga has lost an appeal against having to pay for policing costs.
Bundesliga: The long-running dispute over policing costs
Bundesliga: The long-running dispute over policing costs
What you need to know about the decade-old court battle between the Bundesliga and Bremen over policing costs.
Skip next section DAILY DRONE
DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: Iller Gorge near Kalden
#DailyDrone: Iller Gorge near Kalden
Less than two kilometers outside of Altusried you'll find the impressive Ille River Gorge.
#DailyDrone: Farchant
#DailyDrone: Farchant
Things here are very homely: Today's #DailyDrone is in Farchant, at the foot of the Zugspitze.
#DailyDrone: Olympic Ski Jump, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
#DailyDrone: Olympic Ski Jump, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Impressive even without snow: The Olympic ski jump in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The #DailyDrone takes you there.
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