Joachim Löw calls in Timo Werner for games against England, Azerbaijan

Germany head coach Joachim Löw has named his squad for the upcoming international break. Timo Werner has been given his first call up, while Lukas Podolski is to play his…

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Time running out for world’s smallest porpoise

Bad news for the vaquita as environmentalists find one of the last of its kind washed up on the shores of the Gulf of California. The animal is threatened by…

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Germany to take legal action if Trump taxes imports

German Economy Minister Brigitte Zypries has said Berlin would take Washington to court if it were to impose a border tax on imports from Germany under Donald Trump's "America First"…

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German steelworkers strike benchmark pay deal

Metalworkers union IG Metall and western German steel industry employers have reached a wage agreement that could serve as pilot deal for the whole sector, and coming at a time…

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The ending of a beautiful friendship?

Trump does not only want to build real walls, he also wants to isolate the USA economically. Merkel will seek to fend off his plans when she visits Washington -…

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Airstrikes on Syrian mosque leave dozens dead

Despite a "cessation of hostilities," airstrikes have hit a mosque in a rebel-held city in northern Syria. As the conflict enters its seventh year, peace talks have failed to reach…

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Europa League last 16: Schalke oust luckless Mönchengladbach on away goals

Borussia Mönchengladbach seemed destined for the last eight of the Europa League when Mahmoud Dahoud gave them a 2-0 lead on the night. But Schalke produced a fine comeback, albeit…

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Somali pirates release ship and hostages with no ransom

Just days after capturing an oil tanker near Somalia, a group of Somali pirates handed over the ship and the hostages without receiving a ransom. The pirates said they had…

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Bundesliga: What to watch out for on Matchday 25

Matchday 25 presents an opportunity for a couple of teams that were prevously overperformers to steady the ship. Bayern Munich, meanwhile, could be in for an all-too rare serious test.On…

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Investigation into France’s candidate Fillon broadened to include luxury gifts

Francois Fillon is now being investigated over a gift he received from a high-end tailor. The latest scandal came as his rival Emmanuel Macron met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.Authorities…

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