UEFA opens inquiry in to Lyon, Besiktas violence

Lyon and Besiktas have accused each other after violent clashes saw fans spill on to the pitch and marred the Europa League match between the sides on Thursday. Both clubs…

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Marc Bartra on the ‘hardest 15 minutes’ of his life

Just a few days after the attack on Dortmund's team bus left him needing surgery, Marc Bartra has written of his experience on Instagram. The Spanish defender said he feels…

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Strong dollar threatens Trump’s trade goals

Donald Trump ran for President pledging to narrow US trade deficits. But a strong dollar is working against him - it makes US exports less price-competitive globally, and foreign goods…

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German offshore wind park to be built without subsidies

An offshore wind park in the North Sea is to be built without feed-in subsidies for the first time, in a sign that renewable energy is becoming more competitive. Both…

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Jenson Button to replace Fernando Alonso in Monaco Grand Prix

Two days after McLaren announced that Fernando Alonso would give the Monaco Grand Prix a miss, the team have found a replacement. Former F1 driver Jenson Button is to take…

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The late coming-of-age of Guido Burgstaller

It wasn't so long ago that Guido Burgstaller's career was on the decline. However, he has been a pleasant surprise since moving to Schalke, even if he could do nothing…

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French prosecutors request Le Pen’s parliamentary immunity be lifted

Judges investigating far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's alleged misuse of EU funds have asked for her European parliamentary immunity to be lifted. MEPs have already lifted her immunity in…

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‘Mother of all bombs’ – what has it achieved?

The US has dropped the largest non-nuclear bomb on an "Islamic State" (IS) target in Nangarhar. DW examines the reasons behind the attack, its timing, and whether IS really poses…

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On the hunt for sustainable Easter eggs

Even if you only buy eggs from free-range or organic chicken farms, chances are you've also eaten eggs from caged animals. In light of the Easter holidays, we shed light…

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What to watch out for on Bundesliga Matchday 29

One player will return after six weeks out, two sides battle it out for surprising European spots, and a derby between two relegation-threatened clubs. Matchday 29 is a busy one…

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