German conservatives insist they're the anti-AfD 'firewall'

The leaders of the CDU/CSU bloc, Friedrich Merz and Markus Söder, told supporters in Nuremberg that their victory would keep the far-right AfD at bay. But protesters across Germany are …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Hamas frees three hostages: 'Some of the hostages are in critical condition'

Three Israeli men, all dual nationals, who were abducted from the same kibbutz community during Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack and have been held hostage by Gaza militants since, were …

Source: France 24

Germany: Munich car ramming suspect had 'Islamist motive'

The car ramming into a rally in the Bavarian capital on Thursday has left at least 36 injured, German authorities said. Munich's prosecutor said there was no evidence linking the …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Woman shot dead at Kent pub

Police recover vehicle and firearm from Dartford crossing after woman in 40s killed in Knockholt

A woman in her 40s has been shot dead at a pub in Knockholt, Kent.

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Source: The Guardian

Top Trump administration officials to head to Saudi Arabia for Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff are headed to Saudi Arabia to initiate negotiations toward peace between …

Source: NBC News

Not just the Louvre: How Europe's museums are facing the future

Paris' Louvre is one of the world's most famous museums — and it's in dire need of renovation. But structural changes are not the only measure European museums are undertaking …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Germany rebuffs ‘dictated peace’ for Ukraine at Munich security summit

Chancellor Olaf Scholz also rejected the call by US Vice President JD Vance to open Germany's door to far-right parties.

Source: Al Jazeera

German election 2025: What's in the party programs?

Immigration and the economy are the topics that dominate the political debate in the run-up to the general election on February 23. DW looks at the main parties' campaign platforms.

Source: Deutsche Welle

The children of Gaza surviving in a warzone

A BBC film follows children over nine months including one boy, 11, who volunteered at al-Aqsa hospital.

Source: BBC

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'Gulf of America': How Google Maps handles controversial geography

Google says it will update its popular maps service to reflect any official name changes US President Donald Trump pushes through. It is part of an established policy but is …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Climate vs. economy: Do German voters need to choose?

In the run-up to Germany's February election, some experts worry climate action is being pitted against the economy. What risks could this have for both? And does it make sense …

Source: Deutsche Welle