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The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave
Pope Francis's efforts to shake up the workings of the Church should be built on by the next pope, according to some - but his critics are less convinced
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Israeli spyware giant NSO Group ordered to pay nearly $170M to WhatsApp for hacking accounts
The ruling is a major win for privacy advocates and those pushing back against NSO Groupβs controversial Pegasus software.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Where does Inter v Barca rank among best-ever semi-finals?
Inter Milan's stunning 7-6 aggregate win against Barcelona was one of the all-time great Champions League semi-finals, but where does it rank?
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Migration: Rescuers still suffer from lack of political support
For over 10 years, humanitarian organizations have been saving refugees in the Mediterranean. But even after all this time, they still feel let down by the European Union. Could an EU-wide rescue program be the answer?
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Mediterranean migrant rescues suffer under lacking EU policy
Humanitarian organizations have been saving refugees in the Mediterranean for over a decade. After all this time, they still feel the European Union has let them down. Could an EU-wide rescue program be the answer?
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Bundestag elects Merz as German chancellor in 2nd vote
Friedrich Merz has secured a majority in the second round of voting at the German Bundestag, averting a constitutional crisis. Follow DW for more.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Former US soldier and Holocaust survivor warns against fascism
As a US soldier, George Leitmann, now 99, helped liberate Germany from National Socialism. Eighty years after World War Two ended, he is sounding a warning against the return of fascism.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:End of World War II: 'They hanged their children'
As a US soldier, George Leitmann, now 99, helped liberate Germany from National Socialism. Eighty years after World War II ended, he is sounding a warning against the return of fascism.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:French hunter given suspended sentence for killing protected bear
The 81-year-old man said he had no choice but to shoot the animal after it attacked him during a hunt.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Israel's plans for the 'conquest of Gaza'
Israel's security Cabinet has disclosed plans to widen the military offensive in Gaza. It goes beyond anything Israel has previously outlined publicly, and includes the forcible displacement of the civilian population.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:EU plans to end Russian gas imports by end of 2027
The European Union vowed to end energy relations with Russia after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Canada 'not for sale,' Carney tells Trump as they meet
Meeting Donald Trump in the White House, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country "won't be for sale, ever" and Canadians have no wish to join the US. "Never say never," Trump replied.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:UK, India cut tariffs on whisky, textile in landmark deal
A trade agreement between the UK and India is set to drastically reduce tariffs on British cars and whiskey exported to India, while British companies would pay less for Indian clothing and food products.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:What we do (and donβt) know about the UK-India trade deal
From tariffs to visas and services, we talk through the key concessions in the long-awaited agreement, as well as the big unanswered questions.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Greenland belongs to Greenlanders, EUβs top diplomat warns
Kaja Kallas used her opening address to the European Parliament to rebuke Donald Trump's plans to seize the self-ruling Danish territory.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Israel's Smotrich says victory means Gaza fully 'destroyed'
When asked to describe his idea of an Israeli victory, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he envisions Gaza being "completely destroyed" and its residents displaced. DW has more.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Cardinals are watching βConclaveβ the movie for guidance on the conclave IRL
The 2024 movie is proving a useful primer for clerics about to take part in the real thing to choose the next pope.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Riots rock Brussels as mayor condemns Bruges hooligans
βThey hate Brussels because itβs a multicultural city,β Philippe Close fumes in an interview with POLITICO after disorder tarnished a football final.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz stumbles into office
Friedrich Merz is Germany's new head of government. He needed an unprecedented second vote to secure the necessary majority in the Bundestag in what was a historic debacle in German politics.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Watch: Marble-size hailstones and thunderstorms hit Paris
After a week of good weather, Paris was hit by a hailstorm and thunder on Saturday afternoon.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Germany's Merz becomes chancellor after surviving historic vote failure
The conservative leader is sworn in, having won a parliament vote to become chancellor at the second attempt.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Donald Trump's dismissal of climate scientists: will it have a global impact?
The US president's dismissal of authors behind the sixth National Climate Assessment is the latest in a series of cuts to climate science. What could this mean beyond its borders?
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Will Trump's dismissal of climate scientists have a global impact?
The US president's dismissal of authors behind the sixth National Climate Assessment is the latest in a series of attacks on climate research in the country. What could this mean beyond its borders?
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:EU Commission defends NGO funding amid far-right attacks
Civil society groups did not commit fraud with EU funds, confirmed the European Commission.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Lawsuits among 'all options on table' for EU in response to Trump tariffs
The EU has kept βall options on the tableβ including potential legal action against the United States as it weighs up its response to Donald Trumpβs trade tariffs, the blocβs trade chief said on Tuesday.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Merz becomes German chancellor in second Bundestag vote
Conservative leader scrapes together just enough votes to claim Germanyβs top job β but he's weakened already.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Portugal retreat sees call for ECB to update 'ineffective' inflation policy
Central bankers meet in Portugal on Tuesday and Wednesday to review their inflation strategy, with little change expected. One economist says the ECB must look beyond rate hikes β and outlines a plan to prevent inflation before it starts.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Germany sees new debate over possible ban of the AfD
Germany's domestic intelligence agency last week classified the largest opposition party, the AfD, as "confirmed right-wing extremist." This has intensified debates over whether or not to ban the party.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Korea's Haenyeo women divers developed genetic superpower
A generations-long culture of deep-diving among women on a South Korean Island may have changed their genetic evolution. A study shows potential for medical discoveries.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Korea's Haenyeo women divers evolved genetic superpower
A generations-long culture of deep-diving among women on a South Korean Island may have changed their genetic evolution. A study shows potential for medical discoveries.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:EU to propose blanket ban on Russian gas
The upcoming legislation sets up a clash between Brussels and EU capitals eying a post-war return to cheap Russian energy.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:A life in exile: On the death of Bangladesh poet Daud Haider
Daud Haider faced the wrath of religious groups and was forced into exile after writing a poem criticizing religion. Haider became a DW journalist in Germany, where he died in April. He was never allowed to return home.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:UK and India clinch trade deal after three years of talks
It's the most valuable trade deal the U.K. has struck since Brexit β but a migration row is already in flow.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Shoe hurled at Ruto a 'sign of desperation'
Three people have been arrested after a show was thrown at President William Ruto during a public rally. Analysts link the outburst to growing discontent over rising taxes and unkept pledges.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Tundu Lissu's treason case: Is Tanzania reversing democracy?
Tanzania's main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, faces a potential death penalty. His party claims the case is politically motivated after he launched a campaign calling for fundamental electoral reforms.
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