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Germany: Man arrested for darknet site targeting politicians

A German-Polish man has been arrested in the western German city of Dortmund on suspicion of having issued calls to attack politicians, and offering rewards for doing so, federal prosecutors said on Tuesday.They said the man, identified only as Martin S. under German privacy laws, also published instructions on the...

Nov 11, 2025

Technology

How two German feasts set on November 11 are connected

It can seem like a strange coincidence to see children parade through the streets of Germany with lanterns to mark St. Martin's Day on November 11 while, at the same time, colorfully dressed carnival revelers shout "Alaaf" or "Helau."Do these things really go together?In fact, Carnival and St. Martin's Day...

Nov 11, 2025

Technology

How Two German Feasts Set on November 11 Are Connected

It's not a complete coincidence if two typically German celebrations — St. Martin's Day and the start of carnival season — are both on the same day. Their origins are centuries old.It can seem like a strange coincidence to see children parade through the streets of Germany with lanterns to...

Nov 10, 2025

Technology

High Stakes and Hopes as Leaders Gather Ahead of COP30

Ahead of the UN climate conference in Brazil, international leaders including Germany's Merz and Brazil's Lula are meeting to discuss climate action. Experts say they should reaffirm ambition to curb emissions.Heads of state are gathering on Thursday and Friday in the Brazilian city of Belem for a Global Leaders Summit...

Nov 6, 2025

Technology

Forget Planes. Meet the Man Who Will Only Travel by Train

Long-distance train travel often costs more and takes longer than a flight, but for some people, it's the only way to travel. Meet Mark Smith. The man from Seat 61.It's a regular morning of hustle and bustle on Berlin Central Station's platform 12. Brakes screech as a train comes in....

Oct 27, 2025

Romania opens world's biggest Orthodox church

The construction of the largest Orthodox Christian church in the world took 15 years, with thousands flocking to the opening. It has an inner capacity for up to 5,000 worshippers.

Oct 26, 2025

Epstein scandal: 'Different rules' for Donald Trump?

Calls to release all of the so-called Epstein files — the investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking scandal — won't stop. Could revelations in those files harm US President Donald Trump?

Oct 25, 2025

Trump travels to Asia amid government shutdown

President Donald Trump is set to head to Asia for his first tour in the region since returning to the White House. Trump is expected to sign economic agreements and meet with Chinese leader Xi at the end of the trip.

Oct 25, 2025

UK sanctions Balkans-based migrant smugglers

The UK was hosting a summit of Western Balkan nations, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer having announced measures to curb illegal migration, a top political concern for voters in the country.

Oct 22, 2025

'No Kings' anti-Trump protests underway across US

Millions are expected at the latest "No Kings" protests, which come as Trump has moved to deploy the National Guard in major cities. The US president is also targeting his political enemies. DW has the latest.

Oct 18, 2025

Diane Keaton: Oscar-winning star dies at 79 — report

Diane Keaton shot to fame in The Godfather and won an Oscar in 1977 for Annie Hall.

Oct 11, 2025

France: Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as PM

Just days after his resignation, Sebastien Lecornu is back in the position he had vacated.

Oct 10, 2025