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Germany’s crisis-hit chemical industry seeks revival
Hit by high energy costs and regulation, Germany's chemical companies are scaling back production at home while expanding abroad. Can the trend be reversed?
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US, Iran strike upbeat tone as Hormuz deal takes shape
US President Donald Trump flagged progress in talks with Iran, Tehran has warned that major gaps still stand in the way of dialing down the conflict.
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Sleeping on your side is the best treatment for severe snoring condition
The majority of patients - about 75 per cent - have positional sleep apnoea, which is triggered by sleeping on their back.
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How China became Russia’s economic lifeline
Hot on the heels of Donald Trump's visit, Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping. DW explores how China's trade and financial support is helping…
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Will SpaceX’s IPO fund life on Mars — and a trillionaire?
SpaceX is launching history's biggest public listing, propelling Elon Musk's wealth into the stratosphere. DW explores whether the firm's out-of-this-world ambitions are truly cosmic or another black hole for investors.
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Will Germany’s aviation tax cut lower ticket prices?
The tax cut aims to ease the burden on the aviation industry and make flying slightly cheaper. However, some experts warn that it is unlikely to have a meaningful impact…
World
Will Ukraine corruption scandal reach Volodymyr Zelenskyy?
A drawn-out corruption affair in Ukraine has widened, with authorities now taking action against Andriy Yermak, former head of the presidential office. Will the scandal reach all the way to…
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Foreign student fee hikes in France trigger backlash
A French government plan to charge students from outside the European Union 16 times more than previously has stoked discontent. But how does this compare to the rest of Europe,…
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UK politics: How Starmer survives as Farage waits in wings
High profile resignations, a prime minister on the edge and populists on the up — UK politics is far from dull. DW explains what's going on in Keir Starmer's Labour…
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Ukraine: Dozens of European countries sign up to special tribunal plan to prosecute Russia
At talks in Moldova, more than 30 countries have said they will join a future special tribunal for Ukraine prosecuting Russia over its invasion. How the body will force Russians…
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Islamic feminism more widespread in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Many Bosnian Muslim women want to attend mosque on Fridays and to play a greater role in decision-making. Slowly the official structures of the Islamic Community are changing.
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Could Romania and Moldova reunite?
Moldovan leader Maia Sandu and her Romanian counterpart Nicusor Dan want to reunite their countries. Is that a realistic scenario?
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Germany stakes claim in new space race
German companies of all sizes and all over the country are developing satellites and space applications. They want to be part of the lucrative industry, which is increasingly crucial for…
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Young Czechs drink less beer but risk other addictions
The Czech Republic, the beer world champion, has seen a record decline in consumption. Younger generations are drinking less. Breweries are worried, but health experts say it's good news.
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Sweden orders 4 frigates from French company Naval Group
Sweden plans to acquire four new frigates starting in 2030 in a deal worth billions. They will be the largest surface warships in Sweden's navy. The newest NATO member is…
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NATO planes down suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonia
A NATO military jet has shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone in Estonian airspace. As Ukraine targets Russia's Baltic oil facilities more often and more intensely, more such drones are…
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Hungary’s new Prime Minister Magyar seeks to fix Poland ties
Peter Magyar hopes to mend relations with Poland during his first state visit to Warsaw. What lessons could he learn from Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk?
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Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin each praised their countries' bilateral relations during the Russian leader's visit to Beijing.
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Turkey targets press freedom in trial of DW’s Alican Uludag
DW correspondent Alican Uludag has been in custody in Turkey for three months, in part on charges of "insulting the president." He is set to appear in court for the…
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Montenegro at 20: EU ambitions and Serbian ties
Twenty years after seceding from the state union with Serbia, Montenegro is seen as a Western Balkan frontrunner for EU membership but remains marked by corruption, unresolved divisions and Serbia's…
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Latvia scrambles NATO jets in drone alert, the latest of several in Baltic
Latvia's military said NATO planes responded to at least one drone flying in its airspace. It's the latest in a string of such incidents in the Baltic, one of which…
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Turkey: DW’s Alican Uludag released, but trial continues
A Turkish court has allowed DW reporter Alican Uludag to leave detention as his contentious trial opens. He is accused of having "insulted" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which in Turkey…
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What happened to jailed Belarus dissident Raman Pratasevich?
In 2021, Belarus diverted a Ryanair plane to seize opposition journalist Raman Pratasevich. What has happened to him since, and why is he now seemingly supporting the Belarusian regime?
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Czechia: Uproar over Sudeten German gathering in Brno
The first gathering of Sudeten Germans in Czechia since World War II is happening this weekend, despite a political backlash that has exposed tensions over one of Central Europe's most…
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New film portrays Thomas and Erika Mann — with an oddly twisted premise
Premiering at Cannes and starring Sandra Hüller, Pawel Pawlikowski's "Fatherland" is set during the Cold War — a complex period for the prominent anti-Nazi intellectuals.
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Iconic German musician Udo Lindenberg turns 80
From a historic East German concert to a hit with rapper Apache 207, Udo Lindenberg has shaped German rock music like few others. Even at 80, the "Panikrocker" is still…
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Elversberg: Bundesliga newcomers from tiny town make history
A team from a small southwestern German town of just 7,000 inhabitants has made history by sealing promotion to become the 59th club to play in the Bundesliga.
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Germany reaches out to Gulf states over Iran war
Germany no longer believes it can play a mediating role in the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. Instead, the German government is working to strengthen its ties with…
World
Will Germany’s aviation tax cut lower ticket prices?
The tax cut aims to ease the burden on the aviation industry and make flying slightly cheaper. However, some experts warn that it is unlikely to have a meaningful impact…
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Ebola patient in Berlin: Why Germany’s helping
An Ebola‑infected US doctor is being treated under the highest safety standards in a specialized isolation unit in the German capital, Berlin. The facilities are considered to be among the…
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DW exclusive: Germany’s far-right AfD vows to ‘make history’
The AfD looks set to take power in a German state for the first time. In a DW exclusive, the front-runner in Saxony-Anhalt discusses plans to detain immigrants and revamp…
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Germany’s ‘rapid militarization’ threatens basic rights
Ten human rights organizations say security interests are increasingly being prioritized over fundamental rights in Germany. The scathing criticism was presented in their "2026 Fundamental Rights Report."
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Germany: Record numbers take German passport in 2025
A record number of people received a German passport in 2025, a media report says. Numbers have been rising since Germany changed citizenship requirements in 2024.
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Hamzah Sheeraz becomes WBO world champion with devastating knockout win in front of pyramids
HAMZAH SHEERAZ became a world champion at the first time of asking with a brutal stoppage of Alem Begic. The Ilford slugger stopped a dogged and determined Begic in the…
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Alexia Putellas biography, titles, records and career accolades
Everything you need to know Barcelona's star captain Alexia Putellas.
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Bolts not taking chances as 5G tap Diouf while Bol replacements race from across the globe
Coach Chot Reyes sees no reason to dwell too much on the loss of Bol Bol as TNT tries to bounce back and break its 1-1 tie with Meralco in…