People in Germany are happier than they have been in the last three decades, according to a new survey. Even former East Germans are becoming more optimistic, though they still harbor differing political views.

An injury-hit Germany side had a further hitch late on, with in-form Serge Gnabry picking up a knock. But they'll still expect to take maximum points in this Group C clash. Follow the vital game with DW's live blog.

There are more teachers from abroad working in German schools than ever before. The last 10 years has seen an increase of 61% in the number of foreign teachers.

Britain, France and Germany have joined the United States in blaming Iran for attacks on two key Aramco plants last week. The issue will be discussed on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Bloomberg’s Derek Wallbank reports on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”

A 13-year-old boy from southern Germany was investigated by the FBI and local police after he threatened to go on a shooting spree at a California-based video game developer. Police tracked him down using an IP address.

A new study shows that women pensioners in Germany can expect an average of 26% less in monthly payments than men. Women would need to save up to 2% of their annual salary throughout their careers to be on par with men.

Concrete is one of the most destructive materials in the world. Now researchers in Germany and Nigeria are working together to make a version out of cassava peels. It's cheap, strong and eco-friendly.

In a DW interview, Pakistan's ambassador to Germany, Jauhar Saleem, has said India needs to lift the Kashmir curfew and restore communications if it wants to resume normal diplomatic relations with Pakistan.

Germany has also called on Turkey to accept the repatriations as part of a 2016 agreement between Ankara and the EU. A recent upswell in illegal crossings has led to rapidly deteriorating conditions in Greek camps.

The chancellor called on the auto industry to put more effort into research and investment into electric vehicles. Germany's automotive industry chief said more regulations were not the answer to sustainable travel.

Germany halted a police training mission in Saudi Arabia following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Now the government wants to restart it and emphasize "principles of human rights."

A survey by Germany's Ifo economic think tank has revealed a long-lasting negative mood in the business sector. Ifo's executive index dropped for the 11th time in 12 months.