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South China Morning Post;Hong Kong retail sales in August decline for sixth month in row on year-on-year basis;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3280945/hong-kongs-retail-sales-decline-sixth-straight-month-falling-10-august?utm_source=rss_feed;Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:54:05 +0800
Retail sales have contracted by 7.7 per cent in the first eight months of 2024 compared with same period last year.
Deutsche Welle;EU to vote on tariffs for Chinese electric vehicles;https://www.dw.com/en/eu-to-vote-on-tariffs-for-chinese-electric-vehicles/a-70399689?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Germany strongly opposes the tariffs amid fears of a trade war with China. Meanwhile, Beijing called the move "protectionist" and threatenedretaliatory measures.
Deutsche Welle;Interview with Bulgarian political scientist Ivan Krastev: 'Trump and Harris will not accept a Putin victory';https://www.dw.com/en/interview-with-bulgarian-political-scientist-ivan-krastev-trump-and-harris-will-not-accept-a-putin-victory/a-70385784?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Bulgarian political scientist Ivan Krastev speaks to DW about authoritarianism, disenchantment with liberal democracy, migration and the impact the US presidential election could have on the war in Ukraine.
Deutsche Welle;Grounds for debate: Is tea or coffee the greener sip?;https://www.dw.com/en/grounds-for-debate-is-tea-or-coffee-the-greener-sip/a-70213415?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
In this caffeinated clash, DW spills the beans on which of our favorite morning beverages makes for a more sustainable brew — and stirs up some ways to make an eco-friendlier blend.
Deutsche Welle;Kim Jong Un threatens South Korea with nuclear weapons if attacked;https://www.dw.com/en/kim-jong-un-threatens-south-korea-with-nuclear-weapons-if-attacked/a-70399212?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
North Korea's Kim said any attempt by the South to encroach on its sovereignty would bring forth a nuclear response. Earlier, Seoul had warned any use of nuclear weapons would be "the end of the North Korean regime."
Deutsche Welle;US dockworkers end strike after tentative pay deal;https://www.dw.com/en/us-dockworkers-end-strike-after-tentative-pay-deal/a-70398810?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The strike involving tens of thousands of workers paralyzed US ports along the East and Gulf Coasts. A lengthy strike, some warned, could become a major challenge for the US economy.
Deutsche Welle;Lebanon says Israel hit key border road after Beirut strikes;https://www.dw.com/en/lebanon-says-israel-hit-key-border-road-after-beirut-strikes/live-70398725?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Israel had accused Hezbollah of transporting weapons through the Masnaa crossing, which thousands have used to flee from Lebanon to Syria. Meanwhile, southern Beirut was rocked by overnight strikes. DW has the latest.
Deutsche Welle;China to raise retirement age amid demographic decline;https://www.dw.com/en/china-to-raise-retirement-age-amid-demographic-decline/a-70394297?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
With fewer working age people to support pension systems, Chinese authorities have approved a plan to gradually raise the retirement age. Experts say it may be too late.
Deutsche Welle;Illegal mining — a threat to Africa's future;https://www.dw.com/en/illegal-mining-a-threat-to-africa-s-future/a-70368405?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Illegal small-scale gold mining, or "galamsey," is devastating Ghana's environment and harming its people. Despite the government's promises to end it, the operations continue. The practice is widespread in Africa.
Deutsche Welle;What does supporting Israel mean for the US?;https://www.dw.com/en/what-does-supporting-israel-mean-for-the-us/a-70397726?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
In the escalating conflicts in the Middle East, the US remains a steadfast supporter of Israel. Experts say Washington may even support Israel in a war with Iran. The issue could affect the outcome of the US election.
Deutsche Welle;DR Congo: Dozens dead after Lake Kivu boat capsizes;https://www.dw.com/en/dr-congo-dozens-dead-after-lake-kivu-boat-capsizes/a-70397878?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
A vessel carrying hundreds of passengers sank in Lake Kivu with reports that at least 78 people have died.
Deutsche Welle;German far-left groups lead Berlin 'peace' demonstration;https://www.dw.com/en/german-far-left-groups-lead-berlin-peace-demonstration/a-70396065?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
At a demonstration in Berlin, mostly far-left groups called for Germany to halt arms deliveries to Ukraine and in some cases even to leave NATO. Organizers said more than 40,000 people attended.
Deutsche Welle;Scholz urges more support for the east on German Unity Day;https://www.dw.com/en/scholz-urges-more-support-for-the-east-on-german-unity-day/a-70397571?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany still needed to work to improve the lives of the people in the east, for whom reunification also represented "a collapse."
Deutsche Welle;FIFA defers verdict on Israel exclusion, launches probe;https://www.dw.com/en/fifa-defers-verdict-on-israel-exclusion-launches-probe/a-70394117?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
FIFA has again delayed a decision on suspending Israel from its competitions. But world football's governing body did say an investigation would be launched in response to the Palestinian football association appeal.
Deutsche Welle;Britain to hand sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius;https://www.dw.com/en/britain-to-hand-sovereignty-of-chagos-islands-to-mauritius/a-70396773?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Britain is giving up sovereignty of a remote archipelago in the Indian Ocean, although it will keep a US-UK military base there.
Deutsche Welle;NATO chief Mark Rutte visits Kyiv;https://www.dw.com/en/nato-chief-mark-rutte-visits-kyiv/a-70395564?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is visiting Kyiv on his first official trip since taking the role.
Deutsche Welle;Rwanda tests Marburg vaccines, therapies amid outbreak;https://www.dw.com/en/rwanda-tests-marburg-vaccines-therapies-amid-outbreak/a-70394953?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Rwanda is rolling out vaccine and therapeutic trials to treat Marburg disease, as the country battles an outbreak of the deadly and highly viral fever. Two suspected cases in Germany turned out to be negative.
Deutsche Welle;Bangladesh: What's next for Hasina and the Awami League?;https://www.dw.com/en/bangladesh-what-s-next-for-hasina-and-the-awami-league/a-70394892?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Bangladesh's Awami League, which held power for 15 years, has become largely inactive since leader Sheikh Hasina fled to India in August after student-led protests. What lies ahead for the party?
Deutsche Welle;Japan airport restarts flights after WWII bomb blast;https://www.dw.com/en/japan-airport-restarts-flights-after-wwii-bomb-blast/a-70394292?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Flights have resumed at a Japanese airport after a World War II bomb exploded just seconds after a passenger jet had taxied past it.
Deutsche Welle;Tim Kleindienst selected in latest Germany squad;https://www.dw.com/en/tim-kleindienst-selected-in-latest-germany-squad/a-70394072?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Julian Nagelsmann's latest Germany squad for the country's games in Bosnia and Herzegovina and then in Munich against the Netherlands includes some surprises.
Deutsche Welle;Palestinian organization wins 'Alternative Nobel Prize';https://www.dw.com/en/palestinian-organization-wins-alternative-nobel-prize/a-70393483?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The Youth Against Settlements group has won the Right Livelihood Award for "steadfast non-violent resistance" against the Israeli occupation of the West Bank.
Deutsche Welle;Female coach breaking male barriers in African football;https://www.dw.com/en/female-coach-breaking-male-barriers-in-african-football/a-70373048?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
As head coach of men's football team FC Talanta in Kenya's top division, Jackline Juma is blazing a trail for women around the world.
Deutsche Welle;EU calls for deescalation after Iran attacks Israel;https://www.dw.com/en/eu-calls-for-deescalation-after-iran-attacks-israel/a-70391421?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The UN and EU have urged Iran and Israel to stop the conflict from escalating further. Will their pleas be heard?
Deutsche Welle;German school with flexible lesson plans wins national prize;https://www.dw.com/en/german-school-with-flexible-lesson-plans-wins-national-prize/a-70387457?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The school in Bonn offers alternative education methods to children "who are overwhelmed by mainstream schools." Chancellor Olaf Scholz met students and teachers in Berlin.
Deutsche Welle;EU plan to combat online child abuse sparks privacy concern;https://www.dw.com/en/eu-plan-to-combat-online-child-abuse-sparks-privacy-concern/a-70387427?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The EU may soon require platforms like WhatsApp and Signal to scan messages for child sexual abuse material. Supporters say this is vital to protect children, but critics argue it's ineffective and compromises privacy.
Deutsche Welle;Denmark police probe blasts near Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen;https://www.dw.com/en/denmark-police-probe-blasts-near-israeli-embassy-in-copenhagen/a-70382985?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Two blasts occurred overnight near the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen. Police said no one was injured and an investigation was underway. Preliminary investigation suggests that two hand grenades were thrown.
Deutsche Welle;Can Robert Habeck save Germany's Green Party?;https://www.dw.com/en/can-robert-habeck-save-germany-s-green-party/a-70388075?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The Green Party is facing its worst crisis since it was founded 44 years ago, with party leaders and junior representatives all resigning following election defeats. This could be Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck's moment.
Deutsche Welle;Why can't Germany complete its Unity Monument?;https://www.dw.com/en/why-can-t-germany-complete-its-unity-monument/a-70387091?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
October 3 marks German Unity Day, but the completion of the Freedom and Unity Monument — postponed several times — seems to be on the brink of collapse amid disputes.
Deutsche Welle;Iran and the cost of a war with Israel;https://www.dw.com/en/iran-and-the-cost-of-a-war-with-israel/a-70385852?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Even before the recent escalation of tensions with Israel, Iran has been suffering from high inflation, rising unemployment and a collapsing currency. Can the country's economy sustain a prolonged armed conflict?
Deutsche Welle;'German voice from Gaza' adjusts to new reality in Berlin;https://www.dw.com/en/german-voice-from-gaza-adjusts-to-new-reality-in-berlin/a-70377728?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Unable to leave the Gaza Strip at the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war, Abed Hassan became the "German voice from Gaza," documenting the war on social media. Now in Berlin, he wonders if the war will ever end.
Deutsche Welle;Ukraine pulls troops from Vuhledar as Russia advances;https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-pulls-troops-from-vuhledar-as-russia-advances/live-70384175?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The withdrawal comes a day after Russian troops reached the center of the the strategic town. Meanwhile, China's Xi Jinping told Vladimir Putin he was ready to "expand" cooperation. DW has the latest.
Deutsche Welle;US will allow Ukraine to hit deep into Russia, ex-envoy says;https://www.dw.com/en/us-will-allow-ukraine-to-hit-deep-into-russia-ex-envoy-says/a-70383271?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Kurt Volker, a former US special envoy to Ukraine under Donald Trump, maintains the US will allow Ukraine to use long-range weapons on Russia. He also says NATO membership for Ukraine must be part of a peace settlement.
Deutsche Welle;How will German carmakers be affected by US port strikes?;https://www.dw.com/en/how-will-german-carmakers-be-affected-by-us-port-strikes/a-70383508?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The US is seeing one of its biggest port closures in nearly half a century after dockworkers went on strike. German car manufacturers may need to find alternatives to these strategic East Coast ports.
Deutsche Welle;Cricket helps Afghan refugees feel at home in Hamburg;https://www.dw.com/en/cricket-helps-afghan-refugees-feel-at-home-in-hamburg/a-70379629?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
For a group of Afghan refugees in Hamburg who fled their homeland after the Taliban captured power, cricket offers a pathway to integration.
Deutsche Welle;Portugal tightens migrant labor law amid populist pressure;https://www.dw.com/en/portugal-tightens-migrant-labor-law-amid-populist-pressure/a-70376035?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
A new regulation in Portugal bars entry for foreign workers who do not have an official work permit. As post-entry legalization is also no longer possible, some experts fear negative repercussions for the economy.
Deutsche Welle;Wegovy weight loss: The science and the hype of supplements;https://www.dw.com/en/wegovy-weight-loss-the-science-and-the-hype-of-supplements/a-70346661?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Originally approved to help with excess weight and obesity, the injectable Wegovy and its sibling-product Ozempic, which is for type 2 diabetes, have become synonymous with weight loss fads. Here's what you need to know.
Deutsche Welle;New French PM Barnier vows spending cuts to reduce deficit;https://www.dw.com/en/new-french-pm-barnier-vows-spending-cuts-to-reduce-deficit/a-70377816?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Michel Barnier has spoken of plans to cut the national debt. The French prime minister's new administration is short of a majority in the National Assembly but he outlined a plan to reduce the deficit to 5%.
Deutsche Welle;Poland's flood response puts PM Donald Tusk under pressure;https://www.dw.com/en/poland-s-flood-response-puts-pm-donald-tusk-under-pressure/a-70377987?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
As the floodwaters in Poland recede and the recovery begins, Prime Minister Donald Tusk faces a backlash over his response to the crisis.
Deutsche Welle;Germany honors Jürgen Klopp with highest civic award;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-honors-jürgen-klopp-with-highest-civic-award/a-70376826?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
German football coach Jürgen Klopp received the Federal Order of Merit for his contribution to democracy and his impact on the football world and more. He accepted the honor with customary modesty, asking "why me?"
Deutsche Welle;Women's T20 Cricket World Cup: How it works;https://www.dw.com/en/women-s-t20-cricket-world-cup-how-it-works/a-70369364?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Australia have won six of the eight Women's T20 World Cups, but challengers are emerging. The tournament has been moved due to political unrest, which helps some more than others.
Deutsche Welle;How Europe's creating the moon on Earth;https://www.dw.com/en/how-europe-s-creating-the-moon-on-earth/a-70343435?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Getting to the moon takes a lot of small steps, like Europe's new LUNA training facility. But it's not there yet. Next step: a moon gravity simulator.
Deutsche Welle;Beethovenfest: What does music have to do with democracy?;https://www.dw.com/en/beethovenfest-what-does-music-have-to-do-with-democracy/a-70375233?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Having your say and setting law to music: Unique Beethovenfest performances mark the anniversaries of Germany's Basic Law and German Unity Day.
Deutsche Welle;How Singapore got a grip on water scarcity;https://www.dw.com/en/how-singapore-got-a-grip-on-water-scarcity/a-70362786?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Water has influenced war, the economy, and people’s health in Singapore. How has this water-stressed country become a global pioneer in the management of a scarce resource?
Deutsche Welle;Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum faces economic challenges;https://www.dw.com/en/mexico-claudia-sheinbaum-faces-economic-challenges/a-70367168?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Mexico is once again caught in the cross fire of a US presidential election. How will the country's new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, navigate the troubled waters of "America First" policies?
Deutsche Welle;Women's football: Odisha putting India on the map;https://www.dw.com/en/women-s-football-odisha-putting-india-on-the-map/a-70370126?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Odisha became the first-ever Indian team, men's or women's, to reach the group stages of the Asian Champions League. The historic moment was achieved despite the women's side only being formed in 2022.
Deutsche Welle;Calls grow in Germany to ban far-right AfD;https://www.dw.com/en/calls-grow-in-germany-to-ban-far-right-afd/a-70371841?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has gained ground in three recent state elections, caused an uproar in the Thuringian parliament and triggering another debate on whether to ban the party outright.
Deutsche Welle;Mark Rutte takes over as NATO chief;https://www.dw.com/en/mark-rutte-takes-over-as-nato-chief/a-70371118?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has handed the reins over to the former Dutch prime minister after 10 years in office. Rutte takes the helm at a critical moment for the alliance.
Deutsche Welle;NATO chief Mark Rutte takes charge at critical time;https://www.dw.com/en/nato-chief-mark-rutte-takes-charge-at-critical-time/a-70355945?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Mark Rutte takes the helm at NATO on October 1, after more than a dozen years as Dutch prime minister. He'll need all his diplomatic skills to manage the alliance in challenging times.
Deutsche Welle;How the US election outcome could impact the Western Balkans;https://www.dw.com/en/how-the-us-election-outcome-could-impact-the-western-balkans/a-70367944?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
As the US presidential election approaches, the countries of the Balkans — in particular Serbia and Kosovo — are watching closely. What impact will the election outcome have on this corner of southeastern Europe?
Deutsche Welle;Austria: Far-right faces rocky road to coalition;https://www.dw.com/en/austria-far-right-faces-rocky-road-to-coalition/a-70366828?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The Freedom Party won the most seats in parliament, a first since World War II. However, all of Austria's other major parties have signalled unwillingness to form a coalition with the far-right.
Deutsche Welle;Higgs Factory: Why CERN wants to build a giant particle smasher;https://www.dw.com/en/higgs-factory-why-cern-wants-to-build-a-giant-particle-smasher/a-70283573?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Scientists want to build a 90km Future Circular Collider to study the Higgs boson particle. At an estimated cost $17 billion, is it worth it?
Deutsche Welle;What is the point of a Nobel Prize?;https://www.dw.com/en/what-is-the-point-of-a-nobel-prize/a-70346756?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The Nobel Prize is considered the 'Mount Everest of science.' But it faces criticism for how the winners get chosen. How relevant is the prize in an era of global research?
Deutsche Welle;Germany captain Alexandra Popp retires from national team;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-captain-alexandra-popp-retires-from-national-team/a-70362423?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Alexandra Popp, captain of the women's national team, has retired from international football ending her 14-year career with the side. The Olympic gold medalist is still going strong with Wolfsburg.
Deutsche Welle;Can the German government survive its 'ultimatum autumn'?;https://www.dw.com/en/can-the-german-government-survive-its-ultimatum-autumn/a-70362885?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Whether it's pensions, the economy or migration, the German government is at odds over most issues. But now the FDP has issued an ultimatum: the coalition must come to terms or face the end.
Deutsche Welle;France's Le Pen on trial for alleged misuse of EU funds;https://www.dw.com/en/france-s-le-pen-on-trial-for-alleged-misuse-of-eu-funds/a-70362288?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The far-right leader is accused of partaking in a fake jobs scheme that misappropriated European Union funds. She risks 10 years in prison if convicted.
Deutsche Welle;Goethe: The pop star of his time?;https://www.dw.com/en/goethe-the-pop-star-of-his-time/a-70359931?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Long before the internet, the German literary giant had a cult following among young people for a novel that was consumed like social media posts.
Deutsche Welle;Seoul court fines BTS star Suga over e-scooter incident;https://www.dw.com/en/seoul-court-fines-bts-star-suga-over-e-scooter-incident/a-70360971?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
A court in the South Korean capital has imposed a fine on the K-pop star Suga for riding an e-scooter while drunk.
Deutsche Welle;Greece: Wildfires near Corinth kill 2 people;https://www.dw.com/en/greece-wildfires-near-corinth-kill-2-people/a-70359654?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
A wildfire fanned by strong winds tore across a rugged mountainous area in the Corinth region of central Greece. Several villages were evacuated overnight.
Deutsche Welle;Spain: Hopes of rescue fade after migrant boat disaster;https://www.dw.com/en/spain-hopes-of-rescue-fade-after-migrant-boat-disaster/a-70358604?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Spanish authorities continued their search for 48 migrants who were aboard a boat that capsized near the Canary Islands. Nine people had already been reported dead.
Deutsche Welle;Austria's far-right FPÖ wins parliamentary vote;https://www.dw.com/en/austria-s-far-right-fpö-wins-parliamentary-vote/a-70354491?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Following the parliamentary election in Austria, the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) will be the strongest faction in the parliament, beating the conservative ÖVP for the first time in history.
Deutsche Welle;Turkey's crisis: Why is violence against children ignored?;https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-s-crisis-why-is-violence-against-children-ignored/a-70310542?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The Turkish public has been shocked by the murder of an 8-year-old girl. But Narin's case is by no means an isolated one.
Deutsche Welle;Ukraine's adoption rates on the rise;https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-s-adoption-rates-on-the-rise/a-70339567?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
As Russia's war on Ukraine continues, an increasing number of Ukrainians are adopting orphans. DW spoke with foster parents about the difficult process.
Deutsche Welle;Austria: Outrage on election eve amid funeral with Nazi song;https://www.dw.com/en/austria-outrage-on-election-eve-amid-funeral-with-nazi-song/a-70354166?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Three far-right politicians were reportedly at the funeral where a song glorified by Germany's Nazi-era SS was sung on election eve. The Austrian Jewish Students’ Union has reported the politicians involved.
Deutsche Welle;Pope Francis promises 'help' to Belgian sex abuse victims;https://www.dw.com/en/pope-francis-promises-help-to-belgian-sex-abuse-victims/a-70353319?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Pope Francis spoke in Brussels with victims of clergy sexual abuse who are demanding compensation from the Catholic Church. The Vatican said that he is looking over the requests.
Deutsche Welle;How Europe's far right is changing EU asylum policy;https://www.dw.com/en/how-europe-s-far-right-is-changing-eu-asylum-policy/a-70337161?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The EU has been hardening its migration policy for years, but the ascendant fortunes of the far right have member states skittish about their freshly agreed asylum reform package.
Deutsche Welle;Germany: Thuringia lawmakers pick CDU speaker, rejecting AfD;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-thuringia-lawmakers-pick-cdu-speaker-rejecting-afd/a-70352586?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The parliament in the eastern German state of Thuringia has chosen a member of the conservative CDU as its new speaker. The far-right AfD, which won the most seats, was blocked by all other parties from taking the role.
Deutsche Welle;Jannik Sinner tennis doping case: What is happening?;https://www.dw.com/en/jannik-sinner-tennis-doping-case-what-is-happening/a-70352569?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
US Open men's champion and world number one Jannik Sinner could be banned from tennis for up to two years. The World Anti-Doping Agency says doping rules were not followed in a case involving Sinner.
Deutsche Welle;Germany: Hamburg police seize 2 tons of cocaine worth €100M;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-hamburg-police-seize-2-tons-of-cocaine-worth-€100m/a-70347569?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The cocaine was hidden in banana boxes stacked inside a shipping container near Hamburg's port. Police said the drug haul was the result of weeks of undercover investigation.
Deutsche Welle;Germany: AfD leaders pick Weidel for chancellor candidate;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-afd-leaders-pick-weidel-for-chancellor-candidate/a-70349935?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Germany's next federal election is set for September 2025. Alice Weidel was already seen as the overwhelmingly likely candidate. But the final decision won't come until the party conference next year.
Deutsche Welle;Germany slows arms exports to Israel — without admitting it;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-slows-arms-exports-to-israel-without-admitting-it/a-70347570?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Berlin appears to have stopped approving war weapons exports to Israel, even while insisting that there is no ban in place. Observers believe the government has been spooked by legal threats.
Deutsche Welle;Former Germany keeper Lehmann fined over chainsaw incident;https://www.dw.com/en/former-germany-keeper-lehmann-fined-over-chainsaw-incident/a-70349612?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Jens Lehmann has been given a reduced fine over an incident in which the former Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper took a chainsaw to a neighbor's garage.
Deutsche Welle;Germany: Far-right AfD stages day of chaos in parliament;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-far-right-afd-stages-day-of-chaos-in-parliament/a-70344985?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Classified as "extremist" by the domestic intelligence agency, the anti-immigrant populist Alternative for Germany party in Thuringia is now staging a political scandal that bodes ill for German democracy.
Deutsche Welle;Israel-Hezbollah conflict deepens Lebanon's economic crisis;https://www.dw.com/en/israel-hezbollah-conflict-deepens-lebanon-s-economic-crisis/a-70341661?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The escalating conflict between Hezbollah and Israel is contributing to Lebanon's economic instability. People in the crisis-ridden country are struggling to survive.
Deutsche Welle;Is Berlin in a 'club death' spiral?;https://www.dw.com/en/is-berlin-in-a-club-death-spiral/a-70341859?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Two iconic Berlin techno clubs recently announced they will close. Rising rents and falling profits are partly to blame, but is the city also losing its nightlife luster?
Deutsche Welle;How Turkey is competing with China for influence in Africa;https://www.dw.com/en/how-turkey-is-competing-with-china-for-influence-in-africa/a-70301293?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Turkey is increasing its engagement in several African countries in an effort to boost its influence and trade. But with China and Russia being the dominant players there, Ankara is struggling to find its role.
Deutsche Welle;Ukraine: Biden calls Germany meeting of Kyiv allies;https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-biden-calls-germany-meeting-of-kyiv-allies/a-70331606?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
US President Joe Biden has said he will convene a high-level meeting of 50 Ukrainian allies in Germany next month. He also announced nearly $8 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
Deutsche Welle;Will Formula 1 return to South Africa?;https://www.dw.com/en/will-formula-1-return-to-south-africa/a-70269906?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The last F1 race in Africa was in 1993. A return could be in the cards, but what would it mean for the country and the continent?
Deutsche Welle;'After Hitler': Changing views of Nazism in postwar Germany;https://www.dw.com/en/after-hitler-changing-views-of-nazism-in-postwar-germany/a-70323500?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
From secret adoration to loud dismay, Germans have come to terms with the Nazi past over 80 years in very different ways, as a new exhibition shows.
Deutsche Welle;Germany: Government crisis deepens as Green leaders resign;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-government-crisis-deepens-as-green-leaders-resign/a-70324309?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Green Party co-chairs Ricarda Lang and Omid Nouripour are stepping down. The move could make things even harder for Germany's fractious coalition government.
Deutsche Welle;Germany: Police investigate blast at Cologne cafe;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-police-investigate-blast-at-cologne-cafe/a-70323612?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
One suspect turned himself in after an overnight explosion in Cologne with another one still on the run, according to police. The latest blast is not believed to be connected to a recent wave of drug-related violence.
Deutsche Welle;Torn patellar tendon: A rare but serious knee injury;https://www.dw.com/en/torn-patellar-tendon-a-rare-but-serious-knee-injury/a-70323136?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Germany goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen sustained a torn patellar tendon on the weekend. DW fills you in on how serious an injury it is, how it is treated, and how long it could take for him to return to the pitch.
Deutsche Welle;New LUNA facility will prepare astronauts for moon landings;https://www.dw.com/en/new-luna-facility-will-prepare-astronauts-for-moon-landings/a-70313230?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The moon may be 384,400 kilometers away, but an accurate replica of its surface has opened in Germany. Astronauts from around the world will use it to train for missions to the moon.
Deutsche Welle;Germany: Charges pressed in Schumacher family blackmail case;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-charges-pressed-in-schumacher-family-blackmail-case/a-70321726?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Prosecutors in Wuppertal have filed charges against three men accused of trying to blackmail Michael Schumacher's family for millions. They allegedly threatened to public compromising data online unless they were paid.
Deutsche Welle;German far-right AfD party taps into young voters' fears, disillusionment;https://www.dw.com/en/german-far-right-afd-party-taps-into-young-voters-fears-disillusionment/a-70319700?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
More and more young Germans support the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. It capitalizes on their pessimistic outlook and disappointment with other parties, experts say.
Deutsche Welle;Europe's AI bosses sound warning on soaring compliance costs;https://www.dw.com/en/europe-s-ai-bosses-sound-warning-on-soaring-compliance-costs/a-70243489?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Recent decisions by US tech giants to withhold their latest artificial intelligence (AI) models from the European market have raised concerns over the level of regulation now impacting tech firms in the bloc.
Deutsche Welle;Germany: Flood warnings on Oder River in eastern Brandenburg;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-flood-warnings-on-oder-river-in-eastern-brandenburg/a-70319284?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The highest flood warning level is in effect for a short stretch of the Oder River in Brandenburg where it marks the German border with Poland. In some more rural areas, it has already burst its banks.
Deutsche Welle;UEFA 's reassessment of Spain's handball doesn't help Germany;https://www.dw.com/en/uefa-s-reassessment-of-spain-s-handball-doesn-t-help-germany/a-70320827?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
In one of the most memorable incidents at the Euros, Spain's Marc Cucurella blocked a German shot with his hand, but no penalty was called. Now UEFA has admitted that the referee got it wrong — but it changes nothing.
Deutsche Welle;Germany: Green co-leaders Lang and Nouripour resign;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-green-co-leaders-lang-and-nouripour-resign/a-70319586?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The co-leaders of Germany's Greens, Ricarda Lang and Omid Nouripour, have announced they're stepping down. The party suffered a disastrous state election in Brandenburg, dropping below 5% and losing its seats.
Deutsche Welle;Why are sea levels rising?;https://www.dw.com/en/why-are-sea-levels-rising/a-70281203?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Rising oceans are posing a global threat, particularly to low lying islands and coastal cities. What is driving this, and how can we respond? Here's what you need to know.
Deutsche Welle;Dutch 'Mocro mafia' sets off alarm bells in Germany;https://www.dw.com/en/dutch-mocro-mafia-sets-off-alarm-bells-in-germany/a-69764909?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
German police have warned of Dutch organized crime networks moving into Germany after a series of explosions in Cologne.
Deutsche Welle;CERN at 70: Smashing elementary particles for humanity;https://www.dw.com/en/cern-at-70-smashing-elementary-particles-for-humanity/a-70298947?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
CERN has been an epicenter of scientific breakthroughs since 1954, including the discovery of the Higgs boson. Scientists there hope a new, larger particle smasher will lead them to more discoveries for years to come.
Deutsche Welle;75 years of Frankfurt Book Fair: World stage for protests;https://www.dw.com/en/75-years-of-frankfurt-book-fair-world-stage-for-protests/a-70283991?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The Cold War, neo-Nazis, as well as Iran's fatwa on Salman Rushdie all had an impact on the Frankfurt Book Fair, which turns 75 this year.
Deutsche Welle;Deutsche Bahn: New train to link Berlin and Paris in 8 hours;https://www.dw.com/en/deutsche-bahn-new-train-to-link-berlin-and-paris-in-8-hours/a-70314292?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The first direct high-speed train service between both cities will be running from December, according to Deutsche Bahn. It will offer a journey without transfers, with stops in Frankfurt, Strasbourg and Karlsruhe.
Deutsche Welle;German minister: Eating habit survey shows developing tastes;https://www.dw.com/en/german-minister-eating-habit-survey-shows-developing-tastes/a-70309258?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
A new government study points to changing tastes in food, but not a desire for rules, according to the agriculture minister. One thing stays constant — a pleasing taste was the most important factor for respondents.
Deutsche Welle;North Korea and women's youth football: A perfect match;https://www.dw.com/en/north-korea-and-women-s-youth-football-a-perfect-match/a-70313505?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
North Korea's young women have won their third U20 World Cup, so why is the isolated state so good at this level of the game?
Deutsche Welle;Germany decries UniCredit bid for Commerzbank 'unfriendly';https://www.dw.com/en/germany-decries-unicredit-bid-for-commerzbank-unfriendly/a-70206639?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Italy's UniCredit stunned markets by clandestinely raising its stake in Germany's second-largest lender to 21%. As Commerzbank's management now tries to fend off a possible takeover, the government stands by its side.
Deutsche Welle;The true cost of protecting the Amazon and who should pay;https://www.dw.com/en/the-true-cost-of-protecting-the-amazon-and-who-should-pay/a-70309693?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
The world’s largest rainforest is battling deforestation, drought and record wildfires. Where is the money to save it coming from?
Deutsche Welle;EU divided over higher tariffs for Chinese EV imports;https://www.dw.com/en/eu-divided-over-higher-tariffs-for-chinese-ev-imports/a-70250391?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Despite "constructive talks" between the EU and China recently, the impasse over planned EU tariffs on China-made electric vehicles hasn't been resolved. The spat could escalate.
Deutsche Welle;How false memories make us who we are;https://www.dw.com/en/how-false-memories-make-us-who-we-are/a-70300263?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
We think of memory as a reliable recording of our lives. But we also have false memories, often pieced together from communal experience. Those false memories shape our identity the same as the real ones do.
Deutsche Welle;Goalie ter Stegen's injury leaves Germany coach in a bind;https://www.dw.com/en/goalie-ter-stegen-s-injury-leaves-germany-coach-in-a-bind/a-70302777?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-04 02:00:06
Just weeks after being confirmed as Germany's new first-choice goalkeeper, Marc-André ter Stegen has gone down with a potentially season-ending injury. Could Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann recall Manuel Neuer?