After the fall of the European League of Football, two rival organizations have emerged to fill the gap. Can they succeed where others, including the NFL, failed? After the fall of the European League of Football, two rival organizations have emerged to fill the gap. Can they succeed where others, including the NFL, failed?
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Women in gyms hear it all the time: lift heavy in some weeks, go lighter in others, depending on your menstrual cycle — because your hormones affect your strength. But is it backed by science? Women in gyms hear it all the time: lift heavy in some weeks, go lighter in others, depending on your menstrual cycle — because your hormones affect your strength. But is it backed by science?
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China's electric carmakers are rapidly expanding across South America as Europe hesitates with trade liberalization. From Brazil to Argentina, a high-stakes battle is unfolding for the region's future auto market. China's electric carmakers are rapidly expanding across South America as Europe hesitates with trade liberalization. From Brazil to Argentina, a high-stakes battle is unfolding for the region's future auto market.
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The future of women’s football in Germany remains in limbo, with the country’s top league and its association (DFB) wrestling for control. Germany's top clubs are refusing to work with the DFB, at least for now. The future of women’s football in Germany remains in limbo, with the country’s top league and its association (DFB) wrestling for control. Germany's top clubs are refusing to work with the DFB, at least for now.
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The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony is finally here. DW followed the official opening to the 25th edition of the games live in Milan. The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony is finally here. DW followed the official opening to the 25th edition of the games live in Milan.
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Multiple sclerosis is also caused by a virus carried by almost all humans. A new study provides an explanation as to why only certain people develop the disease. This also opens up the possibility of a treatment. Multiple sclerosis is also caused by a virus carried by almost all humans. A new study provides an explanation as to why only certain people develop the disease. This also opens up the possibility of a treatment.
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As the climate crisis intensifies, interest in solar engineering is increasing, including among private companies and investors. But the technique is controversial and lacks regulation. As the climate crisis intensifies, interest in solar engineering is increasing, including among private companies and investors. But the technique is controversial and lacks regulation.
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It's been nearly 40 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall but you can still buy pieces of it in the German capital as souvenirs. Are they the real deal? It's been nearly 40 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall but you can still buy pieces of it in the German capital as souvenirs. Are they the real deal?
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The Seattle Seahawks have defeated the New England Patriots in the NFL's showpiece event, with Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny making history by performing the halftime show in Spanish. The Seattle Seahawks have defeated the New England Patriots in the NFL's showpiece event, with Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny making history by performing the halftime show in Spanish.
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New global research exposes the business–nature link we can’t afford to ignore — plus the playbook for fixing it. New global research exposes the business–nature link we can’t afford to ignore — plus the playbook for fixing it.
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The country's stockpiles have dropped to about 30% amid a spell of severe cold. Will supplies hold up? The country's stockpiles have dropped to about 30% amid a spell of severe cold. Will supplies hold up?
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Once seen as anti-graft strongholds, the US, UK, Canada and Sweden are slipping into decline due to a lack of political leadership, Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index has revealed. Once seen as anti-graft strongholds, the US, UK, Canada and Sweden are slipping into decline due to a lack of political leadership, Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index has revealed.
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Ukraine's bid to let skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych use a helmet honoring athletes killed in the war with Russia has been rejected by the International Olympic Committee. Ukraine's bid to let skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych use a helmet honoring athletes killed in the war with Russia has been rejected by the International Olympic Committee.
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RaiSport's director gave himself the announcer's job for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony and then proceeded to botch it. Staff have announced a strike in protest to begin once the Games are finished. RaiSport's director gave himself the announcer's job for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony and then proceeded to botch it. Staff have announced a strike in protest to begin once the Games are finished.
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German ski jumper Philipp Raimund hasn't won a single World Cup event. That's just part of what makes his Olympic gold medal performance so incredible. German ski jumper Philipp Raimund hasn't won a single World Cup event. That's just part of what makes his Olympic gold medal performance so incredible.
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Lufthansa passengers should expect disruption and possible cancellations. A pilots' trade union has called a 24-hour strike amid a dispute over pension payments. Lufthansa passengers should expect disruption and possible cancellations. A pilots' trade union has called a 24-hour strike amid a dispute over pension payments.
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Nearly 6,000 Syrians in Germany applied for voluntary return to Syria in 2025. But with security concerns lingering and reconstruction slow, Syria remains too unstable for most refugees to consider going back. Nearly 6,000 Syrians in Germany applied for voluntary return to Syria in 2025. But with security concerns lingering and reconstruction slow, Syria remains too unstable for most refugees to consider going back.
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In 2018, Samer Tawk became the first athlete to represent Lebanon in cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympics. A year later, he was lying in a hospital bed wondering if he would ever walk again. In 2018, Samer Tawk became the first athlete to represent Lebanon in cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympics. A year later, he was lying in a hospital bed wondering if he would ever walk again.
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T-shirts on the Olympics online store commemorating past venues include one for the 1936 Games in Berlin. Nazi Germany hosted both the Winter and Summer Olympics that year, as it was starting to ramp up its repression. T-shirts on the Olympics online store commemorating past venues include one for the 1936 Games in Berlin. Nazi Germany hosted both the Winter and Summer Olympics that year, as it was starting to ramp up its repression.
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Recognized with the Honorary Golden Bear in Berlin, the Malaysian actor became the first Asian woman to receive an Oscar, in 2023 for her role in "Everything Everywhere All at Once." Recognized with the Honorary Golden Bear in Berlin, the Malaysian actor became the first Asian woman to receive an Oscar, in 2023 for her role in "Everything Everywhere All at Once."
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An Afghan feature opens the Berlin International Film Festival, while stars including Pamela Anderson, Ethan Hawke and John Turturro are expected on the red carpet. An Afghan feature opens the Berlin International Film Festival, while stars including Pamela Anderson, Ethan Hawke and John Turturro are expected on the red carpet.
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Sondre and Ukaleq Slettemark usually make up Greenland's biathlon team, despite a lack of facilities. But they are competing for Denmark at the Winter Olympics and, unlike Donald Trump, they want it to stay that way. Sondre and Ukaleq Slettemark usually make up Greenland's biathlon team, despite a lack of facilities. But they are competing for Denmark at the Winter Olympics and, unlike Donald Trump, they want it to stay that way.
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Tesla's German factory in Grünheide is pressing charges against an external trade union member. The company said he was caught recording a confidential meeting without permission; the IG Metall union called this a lie. Tesla's German factory in Grünheide is pressing charges against an external trade union member. The company said he was caught recording a confidential meeting without permission; the IG Metall union called this a lie.
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German Rail was once famed for its punctuality. But chronic delays, frequent cancellations, poor in-train services and rising ticket prices have dogged its reputation. And a humorous PR campaign has not helped. German Rail was once famed for its punctuality. But chronic delays, frequent cancellations, poor in-train services and rising ticket prices have dogged its reputation. And a humorous PR campaign has not helped.
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Pilots and flight attendants at Germany's flag carrier are staging an all-day walkout. Lufthansa has called the action "a completely unnecessary" escalation. Pilots and flight attendants at Germany's flag carrier are staging an all-day walkout. Lufthansa has called the action "a completely unnecessary" escalation.
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The IOC has disqualified Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych for wearing a helmet that features images of Ukrainian athletes killed during Russia's war on Ukraine. The IOC has disqualified Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych for wearing a helmet that features images of Ukrainian athletes killed during Russia's war on Ukraine.
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Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Games over his 'helmet of remembrance.' He has now appealed his case to the Court of Administation for Sport. Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Games over his 'helmet of remembrance.' He has now appealed his case to the Court of Administation for Sport.
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The latest release of Epstein files show the late financier and convicted sex offender had up to 40 accounts with Deutsche Bank. The latest release of Epstein files show the late financier and convicted sex offender had up to 40 accounts with Deutsche Bank.
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Cologne's Carnival celebration has a new sound. Young music, viral hits and new costume trends are re-shaping the event. Carnival is more than just a tradition — it has secured itself a place in pop culture as well. Cologne's Carnival celebration has a new sound. Young music, viral hits and new costume trends are re-shaping the event. Carnival is more than just a tradition — it has secured itself a place in pop culture as well.
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Police in Germany’s Carnival hotspots say they are on high alert, but point out there are no concrete security threats to this year’s celebrations. Meanwhile, carmaker Mercedes-Benz has seen profits halve. DW has more. Police in Germany’s Carnival hotspots say they are on high alert, but point out there are no concrete security threats to this year’s celebrations. Meanwhile, carmaker Mercedes-Benz has seen profits halve. DW has more.
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The office of former Chancellor Angela Merkel has dismissed reports that she could be in the running to become Germany's next president. Political parties are weighing who might replace President Steinmeier next year. The office of former Chancellor Angela Merkel has dismissed reports that she could be in the running to become Germany's next president. Political parties are weighing who might replace President Steinmeier next year.
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Back in 2016, German trust in the United States was at all-time high. Today the situation could not be more different. This is mostly due to US President Donald Trump and his unpredictable policies. Back in 2016, German trust in the United States was at all-time high. Today the situation could not be more different. This is mostly due to US President Donald Trump and his unpredictable policies.
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The speaker of the Bundestag, Julia Klöckner, entered as far as the so-called "Yellow Line" of predominantly Israeli control in Gaza. She held no talks with Palestinians, prompting some criticism at home. The speaker of the Bundestag, Julia Klöckner, entered as far as the so-called "Yellow Line" of predominantly Israeli control in Gaza. She held no talks with Palestinians, prompting some criticism at home.
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Harold Kreis is embarking on his first Olympic Games as coach of the German men's ice hockey team. Now a legend of the game in his adopted homeland, he wasn't welcomed by all when he first arrived from Canada. Harold Kreis is embarking on his first Olympic Games as coach of the German men's ice hockey team. Now a legend of the game in his adopted homeland, he wasn't welcomed by all when he first arrived from Canada.
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Tenants in big cities like Berlin are being exploited by the use of legal loopholes to circumvent rent control laws. The government is now planning to introduce new rules for furnished and short-term rentals. Tenants in big cities like Berlin are being exploited by the use of legal loopholes to circumvent rent control laws. The government is now planning to introduce new rules for furnished and short-term rentals.
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Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz greeted the press together on arrival at the Alden Biesen Castle, with Macron saying they shared a "sense of urgency" on economic reform. But the two may clash on the way forward. Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz greeted the press together on arrival at the Alden Biesen Castle, with Macron saying they shared a "sense of urgency" on economic reform. But the two may clash on the way forward.
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Asked if the Berlin International Film Festival should take a stand on Gaza, jury president Wim Wenders said it must "stay out of politics." Not everyone agrees. Asked if the Berlin International Film Festival should take a stand on Gaza, jury president Wim Wenders said it must "stay out of politics." Not everyone agrees.
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This year has already seen considerable industrial action and labor disputes in Germany. More strikes are expected in the aviation, train travel and chemicals industries. This year has already seen considerable industrial action and labor disputes in Germany. More strikes are expected in the aviation, train travel and chemicals industries.
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The US has revoked what's known as the endangerment finding, a scientific finding central to US climate actions, to boost cheaper, gas-powered cars. Experts say the shift comes at a fragile point for the warming planet. The US has revoked what's known as the endangerment finding, a scientific finding central to US climate actions, to boost cheaper, gas-powered cars. Experts say the shift comes at a fragile point for the warming planet.
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Cologne/Bonn Airport temporarily suspended outgoing passenger processing after police cleared the security area as a precaution. The alert, which has been lifted, followed the introduction of new screening technology. Cologne/Bonn Airport temporarily suspended outgoing passenger processing after police cleared the security area as a precaution. The alert, which has been lifted, followed the introduction of new screening technology.
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