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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This latest investigation, on behalf of the EU, will look into whether X violated the bloc's data protection rules. Violations can lead to hefty fines. This latest investigation, on behalf of the EU, will look into whether X violated the bloc's data protection rules. Violations can lead to hefty fines.
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No electricity, no heating, no water: that's the reality of life in Kyiv. The bitter cold makes the destruction of war even harder to bear. DW spoke to the workers constantly on call to repair the housing infrastructure. No electricity, no heating, no water: that's the reality of life in Kyiv. The bitter cold makes the destruction of war even harder to bear. DW spoke to the workers constantly on call to repair the housing infrastructure.
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Emmanuel Macron is in India at a time when the country is looking to upgrade its air force, with the Indian government giving preliminary approval to buy more than 100 additional Rafale jets last week. Emmanuel Macron is in India at a time when the country is looking to upgrade its air force, with the Indian government giving preliminary approval to buy more than 100 additional Rafale jets last week.
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Ukrainian and Russian officials are meeting in Geneva for another round of talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The talks come just days before the 4-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of its neighbor. Ukrainian and Russian officials are meeting in Geneva for another round of talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The talks come just days before the 4-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of its neighbor.
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The Los Angeles Angels are relying on both breakout and comeback seasons from too many players this season. Despite the Angels' roster having many question marks about its players' capabilities, Lucas opens the show with a bold take: Los Angeles is a dark-horse playoff team this season, but there are a few reasons this is controversial. The Angels' roster lacks a lot of proven talent and is banking on great years from a number of players. Many of the team's newest additions are fighting to get their careers back on track, such as right-hander Alek Manoah, second baseman Vaughn Grissom and even…
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Of the six players the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected in the 2025 draft, five had something in common: They came from a Power Four school. First-round pick Emeka Egbuka helped Ohio State to a national championship in his last college season. Second-round pick Benjamin Morrison was on the Notre Dame team that Ohio State beat to win that title. Third-rounder Jacob Parrish starred in the Big 12 at Kansas State, and fifth-rounder Elijah Roberts (SMU) and seventh-rounder Tez Johnson ( Oregon ) each helped their teams to the College Football Playoff in 2024. Then, there's David Walker from Central Ar…
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Proposed Phillies trade sees Philadelphia deal Edmundo Sosa, Orion Kerkering to solve two major roster issues originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Philadelphia Phillies are basically running back the same team as last year for the 2026 season, although they are missing a couple superstars after losing one to free agency, and whiffing on signing another. Plus, their team is on the older side, with some superstars like Zack Wheeler starting the year injured. They need to find replacements, and they need to get younger. Fans…
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Colson Montgomery is ready to turn his historic rookie stretch into a surge originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Over the years, Chicago White Sox fans have had some fun shortstops to root for. While Alexei Ramirez wasn't a household name, he is a legend in the city. After Ramirez, Tim Anderson was the next fan-favorite infielder for the South Siders. He had an impressive run, winning the AL batting title in 2019 and going on to be a two-time All-Star. Now, it's time for a new name to take over in Chicago, and tha…
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