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New fish fossil found in Germany
The previously unknown pufferfish species lived around 150 million years ago. A number of interesting finds have been unearthed at the same stone quarry in northern Bavaria.Scientists in southern Germany have discovered the fossilized remains of a previously unknown pufferfish. A team from the Bamberg Museum of Natural History made the find in a stone …
Lifeline: Spain refuses docking to migrant rescue boat as bad weather looms
Spain says it will not accept the Lifeline rescue boat left stranded in the Mediterranean after its rejection by Italy and Malta. This comes as German lawmakers describe the situation on the vessel as precarious.Spanish Economic Development Minister Jose Luis Abalos said on Monday that his country would not offer docking to a NGO boat …
Erdogan re-elected president, defeating ambitious challenger
Turkey’s strongman to enjoy new extraordinary executive powers as president
UNESCO World Heritage sites: WWI memorials among the contenders
Almost 30 sites are on the shortlist to receive the highly coveted World Heritage designation. France and Belgium have entered their World War I graveyards into the running. The final decision will be announced in July.The list ranges from India’s Taj Mahal and the Cologne Cathedral in Germany to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. More than …
Rallies in Germany against government’s continued reliance on coal
Demonstrations took place in at least five cities, including Berlin and Hamburg. The protests come two days before a government commission intended to map a national path away from coal is to convene for the first time.Demonstrators took to the streets of Berlin and other German cities Sunday to press the government to accelerate the …
Malta, Italy migrant spat leaves German rescue ship in limbo
An NGO rescue ship and a merchant vessel are waiting to disembark more than 300 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean Sea. Malta and Italy have refused the Mission Lifeline rescue ship permission to dock.A migrant rescue vessel with more than 200 people aboard remained at sea in the Mediterranean on Sunday, as both Italy and …
Saudi Arabia: Women take the wheel as driving ban lifted
On Sunday, Saudi Arabia will lift its ban on women driving. While the few women who have driver’s licenses are thrilled about hitting the road, activists warn that the journey for full women’s rights will be a long one.Open roads as far as the eye can see, and not an obstacle in sight. It would …
Germany’s Angela Merkel in Lebanon amid pressure to find refugee solution
The German chancellor has offered aid to Lebanon as it struggles to cope with nearly 1 million Syrian refugees. She is hoping to reduce migrant arrivals to Europe by supporting countries near Syria.German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday met with Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri to discuss refugees and economic stability in the region. At …
Koko the gorilla, who mastered sign language dies aged 46
The western lowland gorilla appeared in many documentaries showing her mastery of 1,000 words of sign language. On hearing of her death, fans took to social media to describe the impact she had on humanity.Followers of Koko, the gorilla who captured the hearts of millions by mastering sign language, mourned her passing on Thursday at …
German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen promises US significant defense budget increase
Speaking in Washington, German Defense Minister von der Leyen said Germany is committed to increasing its defense budget. US Defense Secretary Mattis said Germany’s spending plan is “on the right track.”Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to significantly increasing its defense budget. Germany announced earlier this month that it will …
Instagram launches video streaming service to rival YouTube
Instagram, which has surpassed 1 billion users, is entering the video streaming arena, launching a video platform called IGTV. The app is supposed to help the social media platform compete with YouTube.Facebook-owned social networking platform Instagram unveiled a new video mobile app on Wednesday designed to allow for longer user-generated videos. The new app, dubbed …
DW’s Health News: Why do we crave chips?
Did you know that breast milk trainsyour brain to crave junk food? Or that making mistakes can make you better? DW brings you this week’s health news, all in one handy guide!Why do we crave chips? We know they’re unhealthy and make us fat, but still, we can’t stay away from them: chips, french fries, …
Brexit Diaries 38: (Un-)Happy Brexit Day
Theresa’s magic money tree, broken promises and the boomerang, preaching Brexit and sucking at the teat in Europe: Two years after the referendum, smoke and mirrors still obscure the Brexit view.This is Brexit anniversary week. Two years ago on June 23, 2016, a small majority of British voters decided to leave the EU and thereby …
Dutch judges dismiss UK expats’ post-Brexit rights case
Dutch judges have rejected a bid by British expats seeking to take a landmark case on their rights as EU citizens after Brexit. The court ruled that the claims were “too vague” to be considered by Luxembourg judges.The Amsterdam appeals court on Tuesday ruled that a group of British expats were unable to continue with …
Florida school shooting survivors launch US-wide gun-reform tour
Pupils from a US school that experienced a mass shooting in February have started a bus tour to promote tougher gun-control laws. The two-month trip is aimed at registering young voters who will support such measures.A group of US students who survived a February mass shooting at their school in Parkland, Florida, launched a nationwide …
FIFA World Cup: Nike refuses to provide shoes to Iranian team
US sportswear firm Nike says it cannot supply boots and other equipment to Iran’s national football team players due to sanctions on the Islamic country. Iran faces Morocco in its first match at the FIFA World Cup.Carlos Queiroz, the head coach of Iran’s national team, has called on Nike to apologize after the US sportswear …
US raccoon scales Minnesota skyscaper, captivates nation
The raccoon spent two days climbing the 24-floor building after becoming stranded. The resilient animal went viral on Twitter after employees and firefighters were unable to rescue it.A raccoon in the US state of Minnesota entralled the country on Tuesday and Wednesday as it scaled a 24-story skyscraper in downtown St. Paul. The story began …
Nigerian refugees in Germany among top job finders
Nigerian asylum seekers in Germany seem to find it easier than other African refugees to integrate into the labor market, a survey found.The latest monthly report on the integration of migrants in the German labor market, issued by the Institute for Employment Research (IAB), which is affiliated to the German Employment Agency (BA), shows that …
Trump, Kim eventually meet in person, signing document on denuclearisation
North Korea to complete denuclearisation, US to provide security guarantees to its old foe, agreement reads
On the ISS, ‘Astro Alex’ says he’s found he has space ‘muscle memory’
Alexander Gerst has said in a live-call event from the International Space Station that returning there proved surprisingly easy. Responding to a DW question, he said some of the processes were “like riding a bicycle.”Only four days after arriving at the International Space Station (ISS) Alexander Gerst has already noticed a difference to his first …
Boat collision on Russia’s Volga River kills 11
At least 16 people were on the catamaran when it collided with another boat 250 meters from the riverbank in Volgograd. Russia’s Investigative Committee has opened an investigation into the cause of the crash.At least 11 people on a river cruise died after their boat crashed into a barge on the Volga River in the …
Chile sex abuse scandal: Pope accepts resignation of Barros and 2 other bishops
Pope Francis has accepted the resignations of three Chilean bishops who offered to step down after an abuse scandal. Among them is Bishop Juan Barros, whom victims have accused of witnessing sex crimes against them.Pope Francis on Monday accepted the resignation of Bishop Juan Barros of Osorno, who was at the center of Chile’s clerical …
Egypt and Ethiopia fend off water wars over Nile mega-dam
Egypt has long worried that Ethiopia’s planned Grand Renaissance Dam will cut its share of the Nile River. Both countries tried to put fears of a water war to rest at a bilateral meeting in Cairo.The leaders of Ethiopia and Egypt signaled on Sunday that their two countries had achieved a breakthrough in the ongoing …
Kim, Trump arrive in Singapore two days head of historic summit
Trump calls meeting ‘mission of peace’ before also arriving in city-state
Are Russia’s soccer fans dangerous?
In the West, many people arewondering if mass brawls among fans will mark the World Cup in Russia. Russian fans have a negative image in Europe, with many remembering the riots in Marseille during the 2016 European Cup.After Russia was chosen to host the 2018 World Cup, Russian fans quickly came under pressure from authorities. …
China celebrates unity within Eurasian SCO bloc as G7 struggles with Trump
As US President Donald Trump’s trade policies drive a wedge through the G7, China has presented a front of unity in its SCO group. Iran is stepping up efforts to be accepted into the regional bloc.As G7 leaders struggled to form a cohesive strategy in Canada on Saturday, China opened up a regional security summit …
Brazilian tennis great Maria Bueno dead at 78
Maria Bueno, Brazil’s “tennis ballerina,” has passed away at the age of 78 after fighting mouth cancer. Bueno won her first major title at Wimbledon in 1959, when she was 19.Legendary Brazilian tennis player Maria Bueno, who won three Wimbledon and four US championship singles titles, has died at the age of 78 after battling …
Sister of Dutch Queen Maxima found dead in Argentina
The youngest sister of Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, Ines Zorreguieta, has been found dead in her Buenos Aires apartment. Dutch media reported that 33-year-old may have committed suicide.Queen Maxima of the Netherlands was “profoundly shaken and sad” upon hearing of the death of her youngest sister, a spokesperson of the royal house said Thursday. …
Cocaine ‘resurgence’ in EU as South America output rises: watchdog
Cocaine use is on the rise again across the EU, according to the bloc’s drugs watchdog. Increased and higher-quality supply from Latin American producers has contributed to the rise.Cocaine is the most widely used illegal stimulant drug in Europe, according to the 2018 European Drug Report by the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug …
Melania Trump reappears for first public appearance since kidney surgery
US media had speculated about Melania Trump’s whereabouts after she failed to make a public appearance after kidney surgery. As she sat next to President Donald Trump at a briefing, her husband said “she’s doing great.”US first lady Melania Trump made her first public appearance on Wednesday since shortly before undergoing kidney surgery in mid-May. …