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Opinion: The worst Schalke side in Bundesliga history

James Thorogood

Schalke may survive one of their worst seasons in the Bundesliga, but they don't deserve to, writes James Thorogood.

Hypnotherapy - the expert opinion

Dr. Thomas Wolf explains how hypnotherapy works and when it's useful. President of the German Hypnodontics Society, Dr. Wolf researches the clinical applications of hypnosis at the University of Bern.

Opinion: Deducting points won't eliminate racism

Tobias Oelmaier

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has called for teams to have points deducted in cases of racial abuse.

Opinion: Bring on the points deductions!

Joscha Weber

Football is not doing enough to stop racism. Deducting points is necessary, writes DW's Joscha Weber.

Reason prevails — no Deutsche Commerzbank

Henrik Böhme

DW's Henrik Böhme believes both Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank should brace for even more turbulent times.

Resist the perverse logic of religious terrorism

Felix Steiner

While anger and grief are understandable reactions, calling for revenge is exactly what the Sri Lanka attackers want.

Bodies aren't battlefields

Helena Humphrey

Where there's war, there's rape. We must end impunity for sexual assaults in conflict zones, Helena Humphrey writes.

Ukraine votes for fresh start with comedian

Bernd Johann

A comedian made light work of the incumbent, but with his win comes a real risk of failure and disappointment.

Deutsche Welle Strack Christoph Portrait

Opinion: Russia is no place for young people

Anastasia Arinushkina

For many young people in Russia, the only options are to build a life in Moscow or leave the country altogether.

Populists are targeting Western democracy

Jens Thurau

Yet again, a member of Germany's far-right populist AfD party has traveled to the Russian-annexed Crimean Peninsula.

We don't need the Mueller report

Oliver Sallet

The Mueller report confirms what we already know: Donald Trump is not fit for the White House.

Opinion: Joko Widodo's last chance

Joko Widodo should address human rights issues that he has been ignoring, says DW's Vidi Legowo-Zipperer.

Opinion: Notre Dame will rise again

Rick Fulker

Only a few hours passed from shock to promises of full restoration. Anything else would have been unimaginable.

Finland election a sign of things to come for EU

Bernd Riegert

The success of the far-right in Finland is yet more proof of an alarming trend ahead of the European elections.

The lies of Martin Winterkorn

Henrik Böhme

DW's Henrik Böhme thinks ex-VW CEO Martin Winterkorn should finally tell the truth.

Opinion: The mother of all comebacks

Chuck Penfold

The farther a once-great athlete falls, the more intriguing their comeback can be, writes Chuck Penfold

Alexa's a liar

Martin Muno

It's no surprise that Amazon is using Alexa to listen to people's conversations, DW's Martin Muno writes.

Fußball Bundesliga Fortuna Düsseldorf - FC Bayern München Kingsley Coman (picture-alliance/dpa(M. Becker)

Opinion: Coman ready to succeed Ribery at Bayern

DW's Jonathan Harding thinks Kingsley Coman is ready to step up and succeed Franck Ribery.

Germany's climate activism is so hypocritical

Henrik Böhme

The hysteria around climate change in Germany has now lost all objectivity, says DW's Henrik Böhme.

Opinion: Arabs want an end to military dictatorships

Rainer Hermann

People's movements in Arab countries are calling for an end to military rule, writes Rainer Hermann, of FAZ.

Opinion: Assange arrest sets dangerous precedent

Matthias von Hein

If we truly believe in freedom of the press, we should fight for Julian Assange, writes DW's Matthias von Hein.

USA Israelische Raumsonde "Beresheet" auf dem Weg zum Mond

Opinion: Israel's playing politics on the moon

Whether it lands or crashes, Israel's Beresheet moon mission can only score big, politically, says DW's Zulfikar Abbany.

Opinion: Brexit enters extra time, again

Bernd Riegert

The UK now has more time to land a "soft" Brexit. DW's Bernd Riegert wonders — does more time actually mean less chaos?

Israel election's real winners and losers

Rainer Sollich

Benjamin Netanyahu looks set to become Israel's prime minister again. But he is not the real winner of the election.

Opinion: An anti-Semite in the Chancellery must go!

Stefan Dege

Emil Nolde was a Nazi sympathizer — but his paintings hung in the German Chancellor's office. Stefan Dege wonders why.

Opinion: Dirk Nowitzki – a legend both on and off the court

Andreas Sten-Ziemons

There will never be another like Dirk Nowitzki, writes DW's Andreas Sten-Ziemons

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Opinion: Don't hold out hope for change in Israel

Peter Philipp

No matter who wins the election in Israel, there is little reason to believe that a new era is on the horizon.

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Opinion: Germany's role in Libya's unrest

Michaela Küfner

The conflict in Libya should be of particular concern to Germany because its consequences will be felt here, as well.

Opinion: Hoffenheim set for big finish

Julian Nagelsmann is leading Hoffenheim to a big finish as the race for the Europa League places hots up.

Deadly effects of Rwandan genocide still felt today

Dirke Köpp

The Rwandan genocide began 25 years ago. However, the deadly repercussions are still being felt.

Sleepless nights await Romania's corrupt politicians

Robert Schwartz

Romania's supreme court decision is good news for corruption fighter Laura Kovesi, and for the EU as a whole.

Partial victory for the Algerian people

Rainer Sollich

Longtime President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's resignation is a win, but true change hangs in the balance.

Don't give up on NATO just yet

Bernd Riegert

After the Cold War, NATO has once again become a bulwark against Russia — and that is exactly why we still need it.

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Reinhard Grindel won't be missed

Jonathan Harding

Grindel failed to live up to his promises and his remit, and this decision is overdue, DW's Jonathan Harding writes.

Crumbling stonework on the UK Houses of Parliament

Theresa May's Brexit cloud-cuckoo land

The UK government's handling of the Brexit process is growing increasingly shambolic by the day, says Rob Mudge.

A weak showing for strongman politics

Erkan Arikan

The AKP's drastic losses in Turkey's local elections reveal cracks in the armor for the Recep Tayyip Erdogan era.

Slovakia rejects right-wing populism

Keno Verseck

Zuzana Caputova's win shows citizens' wishes for greater social justice and comprehensive social solidarity.

Bolsonaro's oppression obsession

Philipp Lichterbeck

Brazil's president wants to observe the anniversary of the 1964 military coup. That has further divided the country.

Fußball Bundesliga | 27. Spieltag | Borussia Dortmund - VfL Wolfsburg

Opinion: Luck still on Dortmund's side ahead of 'Klassiker'

Dortmund's late victories are great but unsustainable if they're to be crowned champions, writes DW's Michael Da Silva.

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Opinion: May's Brexit failures also bad for EU

Barbara Wesel

Prime Minister Theresa May's third attempt to win the vote on her Brexit deal was unsuccessful. What now?

Opinion: The 'five-year' moon plan is dangerous

I can't wait to see human beings bunny-hop along the lunar surface again. But America's new plan is dangerous.

The EU is neglecting its humanitarian duty

Bernd Riegert

The EU has pulled the plug on its naval involvement in the Mediterranean anti-smuggling Operation Sophia.

Richard Grenell: Trump's agitator in Berlin

Oliver Sallet

Richard Grenell doesn't want to be a diplomat. He sees himself as a provocateur and the long arm of the US president.

EU must be united on trade with China

Christoph Hasselbach

China is trying to divide the European Union on the issue of trade. It must not be allowed to succeed.

The DFB still isn't taking racism seriously

Matt Ford

Cacau, the DFB's integration officer, believes racism in German football is rare. A worrying view, says DW's Matt Ford.

Mueller report gives no respite for Trump

Alexandra von Nahmen

Donald Trump feels "completely exonerated," but investigations into his administration and his business will continue.

EM 2020 Qualifikation - Gruppe C - Niederlande vs Deutschland

Opinion: Löw's attacking surprise papers over cracks

Löw's new look attack took the Netherlands by surprise, but his team still requires a lot of work in other areas.