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Ernst Tugendhat, one of the most important proponents of linguistic-analytical philosophy in Germany, has died, aged 92. He considered basic linguistic structures as key to comprehending the way we think....

Scottish triathlete Lesley Paterson proved her relentless work ethic with five off-road world championships. Now, the film Paterson fought to get made, "All Quiet on the Western Front," is nominated for nine Oscars....

Following highly criticized comments last year, the head of Germany's Bundeswehr is being replaced. Major General Carsten Breuer helped manage Germany's response to the COVID-19 pandemic....

European bailiffs could soon start seizing Malaysian state-owned property over a land dispute dating back to 1878....

Moscow has agreed to extend the Black Sea grain deal, but only for a further 60 days. Meanwhile, Ukraine says it is holding on to its positions in Bakhmut. Follow DW for more....

President Joe Biden has given the green light for the Willow Project to drill for oil in the state of Alaska. Environmentalists have slammed the decision as not fitting with Biden's pledge to cut emissions....

Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof reportedly wants to close 40% of its remaining stores. The employee council said it was a "bleak day" for staff, with more than 5,000 jobs on the line....

Eritrean soldiers allegedly massacred at least 300 people near Adwa, only days before the Ethiopian government and Tigray forces signed a peace deal. A survivor in the village of Mariam Shewito told DW her story....

Former Germany captain Dzsenifer Marozsan has announced her decision to retire ahead of the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The 30-year-old will earn her 112th and final cap against Brazil in April....

German national team head coach Hansi Flick believes off-field distractions put too much pressure on his players as Germany exited the World Cup in Qatar in the group stages. Now he's aiming to win back fans' support....

A small revolution? No, but the German Synodal Way has paved the way for reform to change Church practices on same-sex couples and lay preaching....

The Georgian government has withdrawn its "foreign agent" bill following massive pressure from the streets. But does that mean the country's a step closer to its long-awaited EU candidacy?...

A small revolution? No, but the German Synodal Way has paved the way for reform to change Church practices on same-sex couples and lay preaching....

After the Indian government said it opposes same-sex unions, India's Supreme Court has referred petitions seeking recognition of same-sex marriages to the five judge Constitutional Court....

The bankruptcy of the US startup banker is sending shock waves through financial markets. Amid promises by the US government to stem a crash of the banking system, concerns about possible contagion remain....

Cyclone Freddy barreled through Mozambique and Malawi, setting a world record for the longest-lasting tropical storm over the weekend....

Over a year and a half after President Kais Saied dissolved Tunisia's parliament, lawmakers have finally reconvened. However, this time it is under rules set out by Saied's new constitution....

Male birth control pills are coming soon. A new study shows men are eager to use them responsibly, and so are their partners....

Double-digit inflation has spurred a wave of strikes across the UK not seen for forty years. While French and German workers fight to maintain living standards, British workers are trying to get back what they've lost....

Research suggests that sleeping with an eye mask improves our memory and alertness. But do they really work? If so, how?...

The German Wine Institute said that domestic wines were the most strongly affected by the trend. The average retail price of German wines rose to 4.18 ($4.47) per liter in 2022...

The state capital of Texas has been expanding rapidly in recent decades thanks to its thriving tech industry. But many locals have little to celebrate, as they can no longer afford life in the booming city....

The elderly population in East Asia is swelling as the birth rate continues to decline. The region now has the world's lowest fertility rate, raising fears of social and economic woes, especially for its youth....

The Islamic regime has pardoned 22,000 people arrested during recent nationwide demonstrations. The protests flared up following Mahsa Amini's death in police custody....

Canada, France and Spain; three top teams are battling their own federations months before a World Cup. The fight was once familiar to Aine O'Gorman, but her Republic of Ireland team offer an example of how to move on....

Canada, France and Spain are battling their own football federations months before the 2023 Women's World Cup. The fight was once familiar to Aine O'Gorman, but her Ireland team offer an example of how to move on....

The BBC said Lineker was a valued member and would return to presenting "Match of the Day." The public broadcaster was under fire for suspending Lineker for criticizing the government's latest immigration policy....

Vital for the production of electic vehicle batteries, lithium is in demand. It's also in short supply. How sustainable is its extraction and production?...

The girl's body was found on Sunday in a stretch of forest near her home town of Freudenberg....

Tired of the daily flood of fakes, propaganda and misinformation in your social feeds? Don't know what to trust? Here's a quick guide to how DW's fact-checking team sorts facts from fiction....

Iwao Hakamada is believed to have spent the longest time on death row than any other inmate. Doubt has arisen over the credibility of blood-stained clothes that were used to convict the former boxer....

Fierce fighting has been reported around the eastern city of Bakhmut, with Ukraine military leadership saying forces are being attacked from "several directions." Follow DW for more....

Japanese pacifist and anti-nuclear novelist Kenzaburo Oe died at the age of 88. He was the second Japanese writer to win a Nobel Prize for literature....

The explosively energetic Telugu song from the film "RRR" is a global smash hit, and has become the first song from a Tollywood film to win an Academy Award....

Flights were canceled from the northern German cities of Bremen and Hamburg, as well as Berlin, as workers went on strikes over pay for working unsociable hours....

The Academy Awards are over, and a man — or two men, as was the case this year — again won the best director prize. DW looks at the data following the all-male nominations in the category....

The anti-war drama won four Oscars, including for the haunting music composed by Volker Bertelmann, aka Hauschka. The German composer told DW how hard it was to capture the horror of war in music....

The 60-year-old actor becomes the first Asian-identifying actor to receive an Academy Award for best actress in a lead role, for her performance in "Everything Everywhere All at Once."...

At the annual parliamentary meet, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced he would focus on developing security. He also announced an economic growth target of 5%, the lowest in decades....

The Academy Awards are over, and a man — or two men, as was the case this year — again won the best director prize. DW looks at the data following the all-male nominations in the category....

The surreal science fiction film cleaned up, including grabbing best picture at the 95th Academy Awards. A German film won best international picture and Russia's opposition was also in the spotlight. DW has the latest....

The surreal sci-fi comedy cleaned up with seven wins, including best picture, at the 95th Academy Awards. A German film won best international picture and Russia's opposition was also in the spotlight. DW has the latest....

In a joint statement, US authorities said they would work to protect depositors, and losses would not be borne by the taxpayer. President Biden said he would make a further statement on Monday morning....

A federal police report said attacks on journalists have tripled over the past four years. Of them, one-fifth had direct ties to coronavirus protests....

The girl was reported missing by her parents on Saturday after failing to return from a friend's house. Police and fire crews searched woodlands near her home and a helicopter with a thermal imaging camera was deployed....

British intelligence says the Kremlin is protecting Russia's wealthiest big cities and social elites from the impact of the war in Ukraine and is instead leaning on ethnic minorities. Follow DW for more....

As two migrant smuggling boats approached a California beach in heavy fog, one overturned in the surf, officials said. Illegal crossings from Mexico have soared under US President Joe Biden's administration....

Iran says "everything is ready" for a prisoner swap with the US. Washington denies Tehran's claim, labeling it a "cruel lie."...

Police in Moldova say they have arrested members of a Moscow-orchestrated network that was seeking to destabilize the former Soviet country....

The bank, which had thousands of startups as clients, went under on Friday after a run on deposits. A possible merger with a larger bank appears to be on the cards to help shore up clients' finances....