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Dual citizenship means Germany now in competition for talent

Coach Jürgen Klopp has named several players to his first Germany squad who are eligible to play for other countries. Some still aren't committed to playing for thje national team long-term.

Beethoven and Andy Warhol: Rebel icons on show in Bonn

The new exhibition "Beethoven by Warhol" at the Beethoven House in Bonn presents the pop artist's late masterpiece: a picture of Ludwig van Beethoven. The exhibition shares the story of the work with the public.

VAR's mission creep a problem for football

After a decade of use, questions around VAR in football are louder than ever. Has the technology strayed too far from its remit?

A war-fatigued and anxious Russia picks a new parliament

Fuel shortages, drone strikes and mobilization rumors are fueling anxiety and war fatigue in Russia. As support for peace talks grows among Russians, the Kremlin is watching closely ahead of parliamentary elections.

Alexander Ovechkin backs Putin party in campaign video

Ice hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin has lent Vladimir Putin's party a helping hand in its parliamentary election campaign. That's in keeping with a pattern of support by an athlete who claims not to be political.

Klopp wants Germany's football team to 'reclaim the flag'

Jürgen Klopp, Germany's new head coach, says he wants his team to reclaim pride in being German after recent political developments.

Serbian President Vucic criticizes Kosovo war crimes verdict

The conviction of four former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders has drawn sharply different reactions across the Balkans. Serbia has accused the court of failing to fully address crimes against Serbs.

King Charles, Earl Spencer clash over Diana death once again

Buckingham Palace has rejected criticism of King Charles III in a new book by the brother of his late wife, Princess Diana. Earl Charles Spencer has been a fierce critic of his former brother-in-law for decades.

Jews once lived lived here: When houses tell stories

Time and again, residents tracing the history of their homes discover the lives of Jewish predecessors who fled or were deported amid stories of suffering and loss.

Jürgen Klopp's first Germany squad includes 44 players

Germany's new head coach Jürgen Klopp has named a huge squad for his first four games, splitting them into two groups. A host of new faces is included.

Saint, sinner or feminist icon: How Mary Magdalene's image evolved through time

From "Apostle of the Apostles" to prostitute, Mary Magdalene has been assigned a wide variety of roles, as a new exhibition shows.

How climate change worsened Nepal's deadly mountain collapse

A glacier and rock collapse in Nepal killed nearly 1,400 people and left thousands missing. Scientists say decades of warming helped set the disaster in motion.

UK: Village votes to 'secede' in asylum center plan protest

Residents of Piddington, a tiny, remote village in Oxfordshire in England, have staged a "referendum" on leaving the UK. They are objecting to plans to open an asylum reception center at a disused military base nearby.

Shock in Kosovo as Hague convicts former President Thaci

The conviction in The Hague of former President Hashim Thaci and three former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders has caused consternation in Kosovo — both among political leaders and on the streets. DW reports from Pristina.

British-American writer Bonnie Greer dies aged 77

Chicago-born playwright Bonnie Greer, who became a familiar face in British political discourse later in life, has died. Her husband David Hutchins announced news of Greer's death.

After Neuer: Who will be Germany's new No. 1 goalkeeper?

Following Manuel Neuer's retirement, there are many candidates to succeed him, but which goalkeeper will Jürgen Klopp choose? What factors will play a role? And will Neuer's future have an indirect influence?

Global Gender Gap Report: Women's hard-won gains 'fragile'

Two decades of progress toward gender parity is at risk as women's political representation declines, according to a new World Economic Forum report. At the current pace, the remaining gap could take 120 years to close.

German drama 'Blindspot Berlin' revisits 2016 Christmas market attack

A decade after the terrorist attack on a Berlin Christmas market, a new German miniseries looks into the institutional failures that allowed the deadly truck rampage to happen.

How extreme heat is hitting wallets

Heat waves, wildfires and floods have cascading economic impacts, causing incomes to decline and the price of basic goods to rise. The trend will escalate as temperatures continue to increase.

Why AI researchers warn humanity could face extinction

Could artificial intelligence pose an existential threat to humanity? Some leading researchers are warning against an unregulated race toward AI superintelligence.