The summit comes as worries about the artificial intelligence's global impact mount and Europe seeks a role in its development and regulation.
This photo taken on March 20, 2024 shows the logo of Mercedes-Benz in Stuttgart, Germany.
The budget committee in the Bundestag worked into the night to sign off on next year's spending plans. These include levels of new debt only eclipsed once, at the height of the COVID pandemic. DW has more.
Mercedes explores site closures to tackle high cost of car manufacturing in Germany
The TFFF rainforest fund aims to make forest conservation more profitable than deforestation. But a lack of money may prevent it from getting off the ground.
Premium automaker Mercedes-Benz is halting all investments in its German plants and exploring site closures to tackle the high cost of car manufacturing in the country, according to a memo to workers seen by Reuters.
Frasers Group executive David Epstein will succeed Daniel Grieder as CEO of Hugo Boss from January 1, 2027, the German fashion group has said, cementing the British retailer's influence over the company.
Wangchuk is among activists in Ladakh who have raised concerns about upcoming regional elections, which they say are designed to diminish voter participation as they will be held in the harsh winter period. DW has more.
Wangchuk is among activists in Ladakh who have raised concerns over upcoming local elections. They say the elections would see a diminished voter participation as they will be held in a harsh winter period. DW has more.
While Spain, Germany and the UK have all introduced laws protecting renters’ rights, Luís Montenegro’s centre-right government is empowering landlords As Storm Charles reached Portugal’s shores this week, flights were aborted, schools were closed, and the global Web Summit in Lisbon was forced to cancel a whole day of lucrative events. But even the promise of some very bad weather was not enough to deter housing protesters from setting up camp for another night on the streets. Since 14 Octobe...
Defence minister says extent of sexual misconduct found by study is ‘unacceptable’, as military tries to attract more recruits Germany’s defence minister has promised a “zero tolerance” approach to sexual abuse in the armed forces after a study found soldiers, particularly women, faced extensive harassment within the ranks. The first comprehensive study of its kind into the Bundeswehr, conducted by the Centre for Military History and Social Sciences in Potsdam and released this week, comes as...
Backed by MPs from across the political divide, Bavarian Ilse Aigner offers an approachability and warmth the chancellor lacks Germany has had 12 presidents since the end of the second world war, all of them men. Now, for the first time, the federal republic is on the brink of getting a female head of state. But Ilse Aigner, the lead candidate for the post, is unusual in more ways than one. “No law degree. No marriage. No penis,” is how the left-leaning Taz newspaper put it this week – a wry,...
A Microsoft outage disrupted Outlook and Teams worldwide, with reports from scores of countries and territories. Problems from 74 countries and territories within about an hour.
Microsoft services including Outlook, Teams and Copilot suffered a worldwide outage on Thursday, disrupting access for tens of thousands of users across 74 countries and territories. The company blamed elevated infrastructure loads and said it was working to restore services, but recovery remained limited hours later.
Japan supplies roughly 15% of the ICC's assessed contributions, making it the largest financial contributor, ahead of Germany, France and Britain.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya defends Angela Merkel’s record on Russia and says Europe indulged Alexander Lukashenko as “our son of the bitch."
A rare outbreak of cross-party unity has interrupted months of infighting surrounding Friedrich Merz’s embattled coalition in Berlin. His nomination of Ilse Aigner — a respected conservative from Bavaria — has united his own party and received support from the Social Democrats and the Greens. She is all but certain to become the country’s first […]
The informal meeting of the European Council comes a day after the Irish capital hosted the European Political Community summit.
The informal meeting of the European Council comes a day after the Irish capital hosted the European Political Community summit.
Darth Vader's lightsaber sold for nearly $5 million, breaking the record set by Luke Skywalker's in July. The hilt, made from a 1950s camera flash attachment, was used in two of the original trilogy's duels.
A New York judge has dismissed soccer governing body FIFA's attempts to shield its president from investigation. Europe's UEFA is seeking evidence of wrongdoing by Gianni Infantino.
A seat at the table for Europe now appears likely following comments by a US envoy who just held talks with Putin. But who will take that seat remains unclear.
Software giant Microsoft has reported widespread outages of its Outlook and Teams services in the US. Nearly 130,000 users have reported disruptions.
Taking a closer look at the Lions and Patriots Thursday injury report for Week 10.
Drake Maye called out the media in Munich over reports about Rhamondre Stevenson's injury status ahead of the Patriots-Lions game in Germany.
BELGRADE, Nov 12 - Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha will not repeat a club goal celebration that triggered a furore over what was perceived as a nod to ultra-convervative Christian beliefs with the national tyeam, coach Juergen Klopp said on Thursday.
The Stuttgart carmaker is temporarily halting all further investment at its German sites. Possible plant closures are looming, increasing pressure on staff, works council and IG Metall. Volkswagen and Audi have also announced major savings programmes.
The EU parliament was requested to waive a German far-right MEP’s immunity to allow his prosecution for drunk-driving and violently assaulting minors with a baseball bat.
The EU wants to curb subscription traps, misleading sales tactics and features that keep people scrolling. What would the proposed Digital Fairness Act change, and does it go far enough?
German Ambassador to Indonesia Ralf Beste said reducing trade tariffs was a key factor in encouraging more German ...
The announcement comes as the luxury German automaker faces increasing pressure from the works council and trade unions.
When the Lions meet the Patriots in Munich on Sunday, the fans in Germany are likely to see both teams go for it on fourth down.
The German Embassy in Jakarta is exploring potential news cooperation between Indonesia's ANTARA News Agency and ...
"We need to think about what we’re going to do about it."
New England Patriots WR A.J. Brown (ankle, knee) was participating in Thursday's walkthrough in Munich, Germany.
The Patriots are dealing with a number of injury issue as they travel to Germany to face the Lions. Updates on A.J. Brown, Hunter Henry and more.
The young winger has struggled for minutes and form in Germany, and there is a strong chance his loan is terminated in January, with another move potentially on the cards
Shifting political influences in the White House may soon ripple outward through transatlantic relations. Jeff Rathke, President of the German-American Institute, unpacks what a Democratic-led Congress might change, and what it won't.
Pete Hegseth, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump (twice so far): attempts to impeach political figures are becoming common. The failure rate looks high, but according to experts, conviction is not always the aim.
The project aims to explore how the brain stores memories of sickness and how it uses these memories to make predictions about future challenges. Read more: Trinity-led team wins €10.5m ERC grant to study how memory recalls illness
Jensen Huang has resigned from his role as the head of the AI chipmaker over his reported affair with a suspected Chinese spy.
Jensen Huang has resigned from his role as the head of the AI chipmaker over his reported affair with a suspected Chinese spy.
France has warned Germany that it could inadvertently trigger a nuclear war with Russia over its newly acquired long-range missiles. Germany is one of several countries that has recently bolstered its military arsenal, with others including the UK and Poland. The main goal of the increased European defence initiatives is to deter Moscow from making any […]
More Chinese companies in Germany intend to invest in the country over the next five years, while up to 40 percent expect their turnover to increase in the coming 12 months, according to a survey released here on Wednesday.
Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes Max Verstappen would find life at Mercedes "very difficult" and has argued that Lewis Hamilton has never learned to run a team. On Sky Sports Germany's Backstage Boxengasse podcast, Schumacher said that Verstappen's deep involvement in the technical side of Red Bull would likely not carry over easily to another team such as Mercedes. "I think ... Keep reading
They are in our shampoo bottles, power our cars and heat our homes. But what actually are fossil fuels, and why do they matter?
Germany, Austria, Spain and France are among the countries drawing them. And the biggest shift is in who makes the decision.
The team announced the news on Thursday.
According to a study, the end of the world was supposed to come on 13 November. It sounds dramatic and would be quite urgent – if the study were not already "outdated". Still, it is fascinating.
The German Chancellor has warned against weakening the EU's carbon market, insisting that businesses need predictable carbon prices despite mounting pressure from member states and his own economy minister.
The Patriots will take on the Lions in Germany this week.
Police in southwestern Germany launched major early-morning operations against a biker gang. The state of Baden-Württemberg is outlawing three of its chapters. Meanwhile, unions are planning more strikes. Follow DW.
Sexual misconduct in the Bundeswehr is far more widespread than previously known, with younger women disproportionately affected. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has called for a policy of "zero tolerance."
German drugmaker Merck has today raised its 2026 core profit guidance for the third time this year, helped by better underlying performance, foreign exchange effects and the acquisition of US firm Bio-Techne.
In today's edition: carbon pricing, fuel costs, climate warning
Allianz has increased its full-year guidance after reporting a 6.2% rise in third-quarter operating profit.
In today's edition: biotech, mushrooms, tobacco
Women who scored high on intelligence tests were seen as more hostile by their teammates and got less help, a new study finds. High-scoring men faced no such penalty. Research explains why.
German chancellor takes aim at resistance to carbon pricing from eastern EU countries
The final Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss to leave the factory is back on the market, with RM Sotheby's valuing the roofless speedster at more than $6million (£4.5million). The car, chassis number 75, is in the auction house's online Sealed December sale, with bidding open from 25 November until 2 December. Mercedes and McLaren built 75 Stirling Moss models from June 2009 until the ... Keep reading
George Russell says Toto Wolff's refusal to change Mercedes during the difficult years of the ground effect era is a big reason the team is back on top of Formula 1. The Brackley outfit sealed its ninth constructors' title at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday, its first since the end of its run of eight in a row in 2021. From 2022 to 2025, it went four seasons with little success as it ... Keep reading
The southern US state of Mississippi has elected its first Black senator in more than 140 years. Democrat Scott Colom has won the seat in a historic upset, according to projections.
Holocaust survivor Regina Sluszny commemorates the victims of Auschwitz as Jewish communities across Europe face growing hostility. What does the promise of "Never Again" mean for Jewish life in Europe today?
VW has announced that it will scrap large-scale modernization in light of its current economic situation. Employee representatives accuse leadership of putting short-term profits before long-term company viability.
The Sao Paulo Grand Prix last weekend proved to be a day of celebration for Mercedes, as the German manufacturer secured the 2026 Constructors' Championship.
The Federal office for Migration and Refugees has released a new Integration Report. It found that while the integration of people with a migrant history is improving, violent youth remain a problem.
The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees has released a new Integration Report. It found that while the integration of people with a migrant background is improving, violent youth remain a problem.
The French are holding talks with German officials to understand how Berlin would use deep precision strikes in order to align strategies should the continent go to war with Moscow,
After Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic asked to be exempted from Ukraine's next funding scheme, Germany's chancellor responded firmly, calling on EU countries across the bloc to contribute financially to Kyiv.
The far-right AfD's electoral successes point to a new trend in Germany: Prejudice, resentment, and extremism are on the rise. A new study suggests satisfaction with democracy is at a low ebb.
Team must win World Cup group to trigger rule Spain, US, Germany and England currently in top four The top four-ranked teams will be separated until the semi-finals at the 2027 Women’s World Cup, provided they each win their group, after a change to the tournament’s draw procedure was confirmed by Fifa. Spain, the United States, Germany and England are currently ranked one to four in the world respectively, although the US and England still need to qualify for the tournament. The seedings wil...
The top EU economy is pouring huge sums into bolstering its long-neglected armed forces to face a hostile Russia
The fine came after President Lula's coalition filed a complaint. The court said there was no evidence of intent to influence the election. Meta said it will defend itself against "false allegations."
At just 17, Gladbach forward Wael Mohya has earned his first Germany call-up. The dual-national talent has chosen the DFB path for now — and could soon make modern national-team history.
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