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Reassurance, not peacekeeping: What Ukraine coalition force will and won't do

The force would focus on providing Ukraine with air cover to keep its skies safe and a naval presence in the Black Sea to encourage trade.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

China's growing grip on key German industries

China has emerged as a major threat to Germany's car industry and is also putting the chemicals and engineering sector under pressure.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan dies aged 76

He ran his own Jordan team in F1 and became a popular pundit on TV after selling the team in 2005.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Why happiness matters for democracy

For International Day of Happiness, DW asked young people if they can still be happy despite global warming, wars, the rising cost of living and increasing loneliness.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Deutsche Bank to slash 2,000 jobs

The German bank's move to downsize comes due to falling profits. Deutsche Bank also plans to close several of its branches.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Radio Free Europe vows to fight 'unlawful' Trump admin cuts

The head of Radio Free Europe/Radio Free Liberty, Stephen Capus, told DW it is unlawful for the Trump administration to cancel funding for the broadcaster, as the money had been appropriated by Congress.

Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy agrees to 'partial ceasefire'

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he is open to a "partial ceasefire" after a "frank" call with US President Trump, who suggested the United States take over Ukrainian power plants as a security guarantee.

Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany's Annalena Baerbock set for top UN job

Germany's foreign minister is to become Germany's nominee for the new president of the United Nations General Assembly for one year in September. How did Annalena Baerbock get here?

Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Monopoly: The story of a stolen game 


Buying real estate and driving other players into bankruptcy — that's how the world-famous board game Monopoly works. But its creator had a different mission: She dreamed of a world in which equality prevailed.

Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

'You don't have the cards' - How to play poker against Trump

The BBC's Anthony Zurcher takes a closer look at the US president's negotiation strategy with top world leaders.

Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Euclid telescope releases first data on mission to map universe

The telescope aims to eventually chart one-third of the sky during its mission, capturing galaxies and stars. Scientists hope it will also shed light on the role of dark energy and dark matter in the universe.

Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Rosenberg: Trump-Putin call seen as victory in Russia

The Russian leader was able to set his own conditions for peace in a two-hour phone call with Donald Trump.

Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Nadiem Amiri's surprise return to Germany football team

The Mainz midfielder, whose parents are from Afghanistan, has returned to Germany's national team after nearly five-years' absence.

Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump-backed 'Olympics on drugs' could become reality

The Enhanced Games would see doped athletes competing against each other. With US President Trump back in power, a first edition could be hosted by a US city.

Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

DW broadcasts the ICMA classical music gala concert

The International Classical Music Awards (ICMA) are one of the most important prizes in the classical music industry. The awards ceremony includes a gala concert with star performers which can be viewed online.

Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany's Bundestag votes in favor of reforming 'debt brake'

The multibillion-euro package loosens borrowing limits and allows new investments in defense, infrastructure and climate. The plan was backed by the conservative CDU/CSU alliance, center-left SPD and Greens.

Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Analysis: Putin gives Trump just enough to claim progress on Ukraine peace

Trump made a big deal of his conversation with Putin, but there is little to shout about, Sarah Rainsford writes.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

What state is the global climate really in?

As the US administration plays down and question human-caused climate change, new findings paint a very different picture.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

German parliament approves massive investment plan with Green Party backing

Despite suffering a significant setback in the recent federal election, Germany's Greens have helped push through a major spending package to boost infrastructure, defense and climate protection.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How Donald Trump's climate cuts will cost Americans

New EPA head Lee Zeldin promises to sink a 'dagger' into climate and clean energy initiatives. But rolling back green policies threatens clean energy jobs, future growth and resilience to extreme weather.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How Donald Trump's climate cuts will cost US taxpayers

As new EPA head Lee Zeldin promises to sink a 'dagger' into climate and clean energy initiatives, taxpayers are set to pay the price for extreme weather and the dismantling of a booming green economy.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany: The pivotal role of the Bundesrat

Germany's second chamber of parliament, the Bundesrat, might throw a wrench in Friedrich Merz's debt brake reform. The chamber representing Germany's 16 states must approve all laws that affect states' interests.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

11 fun facts about kissing

Kissing is not only a fun expression of love and affection - it also burns calories and strengthens the immune system. And remember - it is not allowed to kiss women in public on a Sunday in Michigan.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Serbia protests: What are sonic weapons?

Serbian authorities deny they used sound cannon — a.k.a. sonic weapons — against Belgrade protesters. How would you know you had been hit?

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany: How to curb welfare state bureaucracy

Is money being wasted on administration instead of helping the unemployed?

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Disney's 'Snow White' opens after racist and sexist fury

The new live-action version of Disney's 1937 musical fantasy sparked a storm of racist comments during its production. Debates on the film's handling of dwarfism and its stars' stances on Gaza have also been in the news.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed

The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ideologies. But, in reality, ancient works of art were colorful and even scented.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Local hero or Russian ally? The billionaire dividing Georgians

Some adore Bidzina Ivanishvili for defending Georgian traditions. Others see him as a Russian ally.

Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Why is farmer in Peru suing an energy company in Germany?

Saul Luciano Lliuya is taking German energy utility RWE to court over climate damages. The case could set a worldwide precedent for corporate responsibility and climate justice.

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Climate justice: Peruvian farmer sues German energy giant

Saul Luciano Lliuya is taking German energy utility RWE to court over climate damages. The case could set a worldwide precedent for corporate responsibility and climate justice.

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

OECD warns of slowing global growth amid trade wars

The leading economic organization cut its forecast for global growth due to trade tensions sparked by Donald Trump's tariffs. It warned that conditions could worsen.

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

'I had one child and I lost him' - North Macedonia mourns nightclub disaster

Fifty-nine people have been killed following a fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia.

Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Where fog is helping against water shortages

Fog is a cheap and abundant source of fresh water, especially in remote dry regions. And it also has great potential for cities. How does fog collection work, and where it is already being used?

Published on: March 16, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Traveler and guest: 'Musafir' unites two concepts

Variations of the Arabic word "musafir" can be found in many languages. In some cases, it translates as "traveler," in others, as "guest." A Berlin exhibition explores the two intersecting ideas.

Published on: March 16, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Are Elon Musk's politics threatening Tesla and his empire?

Investors are questioning the tech billionaire's involvement in Trump's administration, while shares in his Tesla electric-car company plummet.

Published on: March 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)