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Nord Stream pipeline sabotage trial begins in Hamburg
Nord Stream pipeline sabotage trial begins in Hamburg
A Ukrainian ex-officer stands accused of blowing up the Nord Stream pipelines which supplied Russian gas to Germany.
Skip next section Politics
Politics
Hamburg court jails 2 men over plot to attack Jewish leaders
Hamburg court jails 2 men over plot to attack Jewish leaders
The men were found guilty of espionage and attempted murder.
Resignation of Bärbel Bas shines light on harsh era of German politics
Resignation of Bärbel Bas shines light on harsh era of German politics
Labor Minister Bas said she need to grieve her stepdaughter and leave Germany's increasingly harsh politics behind.
Nord Stream: Germany puts suspected pipeline saboteur on trial
Nord Stream: Germany puts suspected pipeline saboteur on trial
A Ukrainian citizen stands trial, accused of attacking the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany.
German gamblers could claim losses back
German gamblers could claim losses back
German gamblers may finally be able to beat the house, thanks to new court rulings in the European Union and Germany.
Germany news: Train station alcohol ban comes into force
Germany news: Train station alcohol ban comes into force
Consuming alcohol is no longer permitted at train stations in Germany.
Do non-German nationals commit more crimes than Germans?
Do non-German nationals commit more crimes than Germans?
Non-Germans appear more often in police crime statistics than German nationals. A new study explains why.
Germany: Far-right AfD forges a pro-Russia alliance
Germany: Far-right AfD forges a pro-Russia alliance
In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD has joined forces with the BSW to push for negotiations with Moscow.
Germany news: Merz attacks extremes for fueling division
Germany news: Merz attacks extremes for fueling division
Germany's chancellor accuses the far-right AfD and the socialist Left Party of stoking up division.
Germany news: Left-leaning Berlin coalition talks break down
Germany news: Left-leaning Berlin coalition talks break down
The SPD and Greens in Berlin halt exploratory talks with the Left Party amid a dispute over Israel policy. DW has more.
Nuremberg airport briefly closed after in-flight emergency
Nuremberg airport briefly closed after in-flight emergency
A suspected in-flight emergency prompted a fighter jet escort for a plane arriving in Nuremberg.
German chancellor rejects Trump's Russian diesel deal
German chancellor rejects Trump's Russian diesel deal
Does the deal mark an irreconcilable parting of ways between the US and Europe over Russian energy?
Skip next section Culture and Society
Culture and Society
AI-assisted dying? Dörrie's new film addresses prospect of care robots
AI-assisted dying? Dörrie's new film addresses prospect of care robots
Amid debates on AI's dangers, a new German film explores how humanoid robots could change the way we deal with aging.
125 years of Thomas Mann's 'Buddenbrooks'
125 years of Thomas Mann's 'Buddenbrooks'
This is a literary masterpiece about the collapse of a family, and a panoramic view of society in the 19th century.
Digging your own grave and building your own coffin?
Digging your own grave and building your own coffin?
Lying in your own coffin: creepy for some, comforting for others.
Frankfurt Book Fair: Rights lawyer Sands awarded peace prize
Frankfurt Book Fair: Rights lawyer Sands awarded peace prize
Accepting the award, lawyer and author Philippe Sands criticized Germany's "inappropriate silence" regarding Israel.
Designer Rebar Aziz a favorite of Lady Gaga
Designer Rebar Aziz a favorite of Lady Gaga
Rebar Aziz, who came to Germany from Iraq as a child, designs extraordinary creations for stars like Lady Gaga.
'Ragebait' is the 2026 German Youth Word of the Year
'Ragebait' is the 2026 German Youth Word of the Year
Already named the 2025 Oxford Word of the Year, "rage bait" has also been widely adopted in German slang.
Philippe Sands: Peace through law
Philippe Sands: Peace through law
London-based lawyer and author Philippe Sands combines international law advocacy with remembrance of Nazi crimes.
Germany's spy agency: fact and fiction
Germany's spy agency: fact and fiction
Spy agencies capture the imagination. Do films and books depict the real life of German spies?
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Business
EU packaging rules raise costs for small online retailers
EU packaging rules raise costs for small online retailers
EU packaging rules designed to reduce waste are raising cost concerns among small retailers.
How China came to dominate consumer technology
How China came to dominate consumer technology
Chinese tech brands are gaining ground worldwide despite privacy and security concerns. Can Europe keep up?
An Electric Truck Hits the Road for Norway
An Electric Truck Hits the Road for Norway
An e-truck journey from Germany to Norway to retrieve a lost North Sea buoy puts electric freight transport to the test.
Why Germany is backing tougher EU trade defenses against China
Why Germany is backing tougher EU trade defenses against China
Germany long hesitated to punish Beijing for unfair trade. It now seeks a "second-strike weapon" to save European jobs.
China, EU reach deal to 'moderate' China's car exports to EU
China, EU reach deal to 'moderate' China's car exports to EU
The deal would cut Chinese electric and plug-in hybrid car exports to the EU by up to 50%.
German startup gives cooling a magnetic makeover
German startup gives cooling a magnetic makeover
A startup in Darmstadt has developed a greener way to keep things cool — by using magnets.
The race for transformers
The race for transformers
Transformers are in short supply. Prices are rising. Yet they are essential for the energy transition and the AI boom.
High-tech revolution in defense
High-tech revolution in defense
Rising tensions around the world are a cause for concern. They are also driving innovation and creativity in defense.
Merz, Macron seek tougher EU measures against unfair trade
Merz, Macron seek tougher EU measures against unfair trade
The Franco-German appeal to the EU's Ursula von der Leyen names no names but seems to have China or the US in mind.
Skip next section Science and Environment
Science and Environment
Nobody told me breastfeeding was a skill I could learn
Nobody told me breastfeeding was a skill I could learn
Breastfeeding is natural, but learning how to breastfeed is rarely easy. The right support can help.
How green is Europe's public transport?
How green is Europe's public transport?
Greener buses are reshaping public transport across Europe. But will cities meet their zero-emission goals?
Georgia's surrogacy industry is booming, but at what cost?
Georgia's surrogacy industry is booming, but at what cost?
Georgia became a surrogacy hub after 2022. DW spoke with would-be parents about the hidden costs of a booming industry.
Europe's rivers, lakes still low on water after summer heat
Europe's rivers, lakes still low on water after summer heat
The cooler autumn months have done little to ease the severe strain on Europe's waterways.
Affordable housing that's also good for the planet
Affordable housing that's also good for the planet
Prices for housing and energy are going through the roof. Here are some solutions with environmental credentials.
Russia plague death: Still only 'limited information' — ECDC
Russia plague death: Still only 'limited information' — ECDC
A Russian lab worker's death has raised concern over pneumonic plague. Moscow denies a link to the bacterial infection.
Can AI kill humans? What rogue AI agents can actually do
Can AI kill humans? What rogue AI agents can actually do
AI models have repeatedly hacked systems during safety tests repeatedly. A researcher explains what that means for us.
Skip next section Travel
Travel
Oktoberfest: Munich beer bash draws global crowds
Oktoberfest: Munich beer bash draws global crowds
In 2025, more than a million international revelers flocked to Munich's famous Oktoberfest. What about this year?
Insider tips: These Berlin sights are worth a visit
Insider tips: These Berlin sights are worth a visit
Our local reporter tells you which tourist sites in Berlin are actually worth a visit.
Germany: Online tourist accommodation bookings hit new peak
Germany: Online tourist accommodation bookings hit new peak
Vacation rental booking figures reveal major regional differences in where certain tourists like to go.
Echoes of evil: Hitler's alpine sanctuary at Obersalzberg
Echoes of evil: Hitler's alpine sanctuary at Obersalzberg
Not every paradise is peaceful. We visit Obersalzberg, where Adolf Hitler planned his crimes.
Skip next section Sports
Sports
Germany Ena Mahmutovic takes her chance in goal
Germany Ena Mahmutovic takes her chance in goal
Germany's win against Australia saw Ena Mahmutovic excel in goal as she aims to be Ann-Katrin Berger's successor.
2036 Olympics: Munich up against at least six rivals
2036 Olympics: Munich up against at least six rivals
The IOC has revealed the seven countries intending to bid for the 2036 Olympics. Germany, with Munich, is among them.
Issues facing Jürgen Klopp after one win in four games
Issues facing Jürgen Klopp after one win in four games
Jürgen Klopp has done things a little differently since becoming Germany coach. But is it working?
Germany's Franz Reindl elected new IIHF president
Germany's Franz Reindl elected new IIHF president
Franz Reindl, an Olympic medalist, had previously held numerous posts in German ice hockey administration.
Skip next section DAILY DRONE
DAILY DRONE
Rammelsberg mine and the old town of Goslar
Rammelsberg mine and the old town of Goslar
The former imperial city of Goslar is located in the middle of the Harz Mountains.
#DailyDrone: Hexentanzplatz, Thale
#DailyDrone: Hexentanzplatz, Thale
High above the Bodetal valley in the Harz mountains lies the Hexentanzplatz or witches' dance area.
#DailyDrone: Teufelsmauer (Devil's Wall), Mittelstein
#DailyDrone: Teufelsmauer (Devil's Wall), Mittelstein
Our drone will show you a bizarre rock range in the Harz: the Teufelsmauer.
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