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German government pushes Syrians to return to their homeland

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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Samer Tawk: From intensive care to Winter Olympic return

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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Olympics T-shirt marking 1936 Berlin Games raises eyebrows

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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Berlinale 2026 honors Michelle Yeoh, icon of cinema

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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Berlinale film festival blends politics, pop culture

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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Greenland's Olympic siblings keen to help protect homeland

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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Germany: Tesla charges trade union member in IG Metall fight

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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Germany's Deutsche Bahn halts humorous publicity campaign

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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Germany: Lufthansa strike grounds hundreds of flights

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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Olympics: Ukrainian athlete banned over 'political' helmet

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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Ukraine athlete Heraskevych: 'My Olympic moment was stolen'

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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Epstein files implicate Germany's Deutsche Bank

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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TikTok and beats: Cologne's famed Carnival has a new image

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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Germany news: Carnival security threat level remains high

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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Merkel calls speculation about German presidency bid 'absurd'

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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'Threat to world peace': How Germans see the US now

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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First German politician enters Gaza since October 7 attack

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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How a heckled Canadian became Germany's Olympic hockey coach

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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Germany's new plans to tackle spiralling rents

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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France, Germany signal unity at EU's Belgium castle retreat

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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Should the Berlinale film festival 'stay out of politics’?

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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Germany braces for more strikes in 2026

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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Trump drops key US climate rule, swaps health for cheap cars

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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Germany: Security alert halts flights at Cologne/Bonn airport

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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Vladislav Heraskevych's Olympic helmet appeal dismissed

The skeleton racer failed in his bid to compete at the Winter Games. Vladislav Heraskevych lost an appeal to the CAS after the IOC banned him from competing with a helmet featuring the names of killed Ukrainian athletes. The skeleton racer failed in his bid to compete at the Winter Games. Vladislav Heraskevych lost an appeal to the CAS after the IOC banned him from competing with a helmet featuring the names of killed Ukrainian athletes.

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Is Netflix making us stupid?

Netflix is increasingly designing films and series for distracted, second-screen viewers. DW's Scott Roxborough asks what it means for storytelling, visual language and the future of cinema as an art form. Netflix is increasingly designing films and series for distracted, second-screen viewers. DW's Scott Roxborough asks what it means for storytelling, visual language and the future of cinema as an art form.

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Germany's big builds: Why delays and cost overruns are so common

Major construction projects are rarely finished on time and usually cost much more than expected. What ever happened to German efficiency? Major construction projects are rarely finished on time and usually cost much more than expected. What ever happened to German efficiency?

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Does this chemical really make you fall in love?

For years, oxytocin was thought of as the love drug: enhancing trust and emotional connection. But the truth is more complex. For years, oxytocin was thought of as the love drug: enhancing trust and emotional connection. But the truth is more complex.

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AI-fueled chip shortage drives up smartphone prices

The era of cheap data storage is ending. Artificial intelligence is pushing chip prices higher and exacerbating supply shortages. Anyone buying a new smartphone in 2026 should brace for higher prices. The era of cheap data storage is ending. Artificial intelligence is pushing chip prices higher and exacerbating supply shortages. Anyone buying a new smartphone in 2026 should brace for higher prices.

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As the telephone turns 150, are we hanging up on phone calls?

Today, 150 years after the invention of the telephone, it has never been easier to call someone. But in some ways, and for some people, picking up the phone is still a very hard thing to do. Today, 150 years after the invention of the telephone, it has never been easier to call someone. But in some ways, and for some people, picking up the phone is still a very hard thing to do.

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Germany news: Right-wing violence rises in 2025

Germany has recorded more cases of violent right-wing crime in 2025 than the previous year. The Berlin Film Festival has defended itself amid a controversy on its stance toward politics. Germany has recorded more cases of violent right-wing crime in 2025 than the previous year. The Berlin Film Festival has defended itself amid a controversy on its stance toward politics.

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Why we're becoming disconnected from nature

Scientists report a rise in nature anxiety, or biophobia, warning that humans are losing touch with the natural world. Here's how to reconnect. Scientists report a rise in nature anxiety, or biophobia, warning that humans are losing touch with the natural world. Here's how to reconnect.

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2026 Year of the Horse: Humans and horses go way back

Highly valued in diverse cultures, the horse gallops to pole position in the Chinese zodiac. Famous horse babies include Nelson Mandela and Jackie Chan. Highly valued in diverse cultures, the horse gallops to pole position in the Chinese zodiac. Famous horse babies include Nelson Mandela and Jackie Chan.

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How Epstein got so rich

How did the well-connected financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein amass such great wealth? How did the well-connected financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein amass such great wealth?

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Obama clarifies his 'they're real' podcast comment on aliens

Barack Obama caused an online stir by telling a podcaster aliens were "real," albeit stressing he had not seen any as US president. He's since clarified that he believes they exist, rather than having special knowledge. Barack Obama caused an online stir by telling a podcaster aliens were "real," albeit stressing he had not seen any as US president. He's since clarified that he believes they exist, rather than having special knowledge.

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Ukraine: Former energy minister accused of money laundering

Ukrainian anti-corruption bodies have accused the former energy minister of money laundering. Prosecutors allege that his family received millions of dollars in foreign accounts. Ukrainian anti-corruption bodies have accused the former energy minister of money laundering. Prosecutors allege that his family received millions of dollars in foreign accounts.

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Will Europe move to boost diplomacy with Russia?

Debate is growing in Brussels about appointing an EU special envoy to deal with Russia. However, internal splits might prevent the bloc from playing a decisive role. Debate is growing in Brussels about appointing an EU special envoy to deal with Russia. However, internal splits might prevent the bloc from playing a decisive role.

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Austria files terror charges in alleged Taylor Swift concert plot

Prosecutors in Austria have filed terrorism charges against a 21-year-old who was allegedly plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024. Prosecutors in Austria have filed terrorism charges against a 21-year-old who was allegedly plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024.

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'Apocalypse Now' actor Robert Duvall dies aged 95

Robert Duvall won an Oscar for "Tender Mercies" and earned nominations for classics including "The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now," and "The Great Santini." Robert Duvall won an Oscar for "Tender Mercies" and earned nominations for classics including "The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now," and "The Great Santini."

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The frog poison that killed Alexei Navalny likely lab-made

A rare frog poison has been named as the cause of Russian democracy fighter Alexei Navalny's 2024 death. But it's unlikely to have come from a frog. A rare frog poison has been named as the cause of Russian democracy fighter Alexei Navalny's 2024 death. But it's unlikely to have come from a frog.

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