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Pope Francis honors martyred Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador After years of stagnant discussion over honoring martyred bishop Oscar Romero in the Catholic Church, things suddenly moved very quickly. The urgency began when Argentinaʼs Jorge Bergoglio became Pope Francis in 2013. Two years later, he beatified Archbishop Romero, who was gunned down in El Salvador in 1980. On Sunday, Romero was one of six to be canonized as a saint in a ceremony led by Pope Francis in St. Peterʼs Square. Romero has been considered a national hero and a champion of peace and human rights in his native El Salvador for years. His grave in the Cathedral of San Salvador is a place of pilgrimage for many Latin Americans. When Romeroʼs canonization was announced, El Salvadorʼs president, Salvador Sanchez Ceren, was clear about the significance of the moment: "Latin America finally has a saint! May his example help bring change to our country."
Italy ends beacon ʼRiace modelʼ for migrant integration The interior minister has ordered migrants in Riace be redistributed across Italy after its mayor was arrested. The mayorʼs vision was hailed across the globe as a model for reviving towns and integrating refugees. Italian authorities will begin transferring some 200 migrants on Monday from the small Calabrian town of Riace, according to Italyʼs interior ministry. Riace gained international fame in the wake of the migration crisis when Mayor Domenico Lucano welcomed migrants to the sparsely populated town in a bid to boost local development. However, Italianpolice arrested Lucano earlier this monthon suspicion of mismanagement of public funds and facilitating sham marriages — allegations he has staunchly denied.
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EU-UK Brexit agreement deal set to be announced Even so, deep divisions remain in the UK over the terms of the divorce
EU and British officials are expected to confirm they have reached a provisional Brexit deal. As diplomats from both sides scrambled to reach a deal on Brexit before an EU leadersʼ summit in Brussels on Wednesday, Welt am Sonntag and Süddeutsche Zeitung reported they had obtained details of a schedule for an announcement. According to the reports, backed by sources in Brussels, a confirmation of a tentative Brexit deal could be made in the Belgian capital on Sunday, allowing British Prime Minister Theresa May to present the proposals to her cabinet in London on Monday. If May has agreement from her ministers, a joint EUUK press conference could take place in Brussels on Monday evening, followed by a meeting of EU ministers on Tuesday and then the EU summit on Wednesday. British Brexit minister Dominic Raab was due in Brussels later on Sunday for talks with EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier, sources in London and Brussels confirmed. Meanwhile, ambassadors for the 27 remaining EU member states (excluding Britain) were summoned to a separate Brexit meeting on Sunday evening, diplomatic sources told the Reuters news agency. Neither Ger-
man newspaper gave specific details of the provisional Brexit deal. But on Saturday, business website Bloomberg reported that British and UK officials had agreed to extend the 21-month transition period that kicks in following Brexit day in March 2019. The transitional phase keeps Britain within the EUʼs single market and customs union but London would lose its direct influence in policy making in Brussels. Citing diplomats familiar with the situation, Bloomberg said the transition extension until the end of 2021 — which would only be enacted if trade talks slowed — would help overcome the last major hurdle in Brexit talks,namely the Irish border issue. Theresa Mayʼs Conservative government and the EU have spent months trying to find a solution to ensure frictionless trade post-Brexit at the UKʼs only land border with the EU, between the British territory of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. During 18-months of Brexit negotiations, Brussels has demanded abackstop to ensure the border would remain openeven if the EU and the UK were unable to agree a new permanent trade deal.
Portugal issues red alert for rare Atlantic hurricane Hurricane Leslie has left 27 people injured in Portugal, as high winds and rain brought down trees and cut power. It is one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the Iberian peninsula. Powerful winds of up to 180 kilometers per hour (118 miles per hour) uprooted hundreds of trees and left thousands of homes in Portugal without electricity, as Hurricane Leslie struck overnight into Sunday. Authorities urged residents in the capital, Lisbon, along with central and northern parts of the country not to venture outdoors, after 27 people were injured. They also warned of possible flooding in coastal areas. Dozens of people were forced to leave their homes, and a number of flights were canceled. "I have never seen anything like it," one witness told SIC television in Figueira da Foz, 200 kilometers north of Lisbon, adding that several cars had been damaged there by falling debris.
Bavaria elections: Polls open in divisive vote Bavarians headed to the polls on Sunday ina historical vote to elect a regional parliament and government that could seethe long-ruling Christian Social Union(CSU) lose their absolute majority in the state legislature. The election could spelltrouble for German Chancellor Angela Merkelʼs fragile coalition government, which comprises her Christian Democrats (CDU), their Bavarian sister party, the CSU, and the center-left Social Democrats (SPD).
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German teachers fined for treating wasp sting with heated fork Two teachers at a school in the western German state of Hesse were fined for causing bodily harm with their questionable home remedy for a studentʼs wasp sting. The incident occurred during a school trip to a youth hostel in the neighboring state of RhinelandPalatinate in May 2017, when a 14-year-old student was stung by a wasp. In response, a 39-year-old male teacher heated the handle of a fork with a lighter and pressed it on the boyʼs hand where heʼd been stung. After a blister formed, another 40-year-old female teacher cut it open and treated the wound with cream. The studentʼs lawyer said that as a result of the sting, the boy had to wear a protective glove for a considerable period of time. The German daily Bild newspaper reported that the boyʼs hand became infected and that he wasnʼt able to attend an internship as a result. A district court in Cochem fined the male teacher €2,700 ($3,160) for causing bodily harm. The female teacher was also fined €2,500 ($2,900) for both assisting and causing bodily harm to the student.
Cocaine worth €30 million seized in northern France French customs officials discovered the massive haul in a container which arrived from South America to the port of Le Havre. Police say that cocaine trafficking to France reached record levels last year. Some €30 million ($35 million) worth of cocaine has been confiscated from a container in the northern French port city of Le Havre. Customs impounded 752 kilograms of the narcotic on Friday, which had arrived on a ship from South America. France 3 TV Normandy cited a customs source as saying the discovery was made during a routine check of containers from abroad. The Agence France-Presse news agency said no arrests have been made yet. French Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin praised customs officials for their "exceptional" haul. Customs at Le Havre seized 3.5 tons (3,175 kilograms) of cocaine last year, according to an annual police report on trafficking. Read more: German police seize 50,000 LSD tabs in record haul against international drugs ring Record year for trafficking The same figures revealed a new record level of cocaine smuggling to France in 2017 of 17 tons, compared with 8.5 tons a year earlier. 2
Paris plans to open city halls for homeless in winter Parisʼ mayor is planning to adapt part of the Hotel de Ville into a homeless shelter this winter
She is calling for all to chip in to provide a warm place for the estimated 3,000 people without a home of their own. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo wants to open the capitalʼs city halls to the homeless during the winter. Even the palatial Hotel de Ville, housing the local administration in the city center, will open up space for up to 100 homeless women to receive food and shelter, she said in an interview with the Journal du Di‐ manche newspaper on Sunday. Two ornate rooms on the ground floor with columns, vaults and marble floors that are used as exhibition
Syria blames Israel for ʼattack on Damascus airportʼ Israel launched missiles at a target near the Syrian capital of Damascus, the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on Sunday. "Our air defenses responded to an Israeli missile attack on Damascus international airport and shot down a number of hostile missiles," said a military source cited by Syriaʼs SANA news agency. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), an independent war monitor that relies on a network of on-the-ground sources, said the missiles had targeted an arms depot near the airport,likely used by Iranian forces or the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. History of attacks An Israeli Defense
and reception areas will be converted instead to provide meals, beds and sanitary areas, she said. Hidalgo called for a "general mobilization" to house an estimated 3,000 homeless people living on the frigid streets during the winter, adding that the city should lead by example. "We must all roll up our sleeves. In particular, I invite companies that have unoccupied premises to make them available," she told the paper. Forces (IDF) spokeswoman said Israel does not comment on reports by foreign media. However,it would not be the first time Israel has targeted assets on Syrian soil. Earlier this month, an Israeli official said the IDF has hit more than 200 Iranian and Hezbollah targets in Syria.
World Bank offers financial assistance to disaster-hit Indonesia The World Bank announced Sunday it would provide up to $1 billion (€860 million) in loans to the Indonesian government to help relief and reconstruction efforts in areas hit
Germany ready to ʼhelp Iraq back on its feetʼ German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Iraq on Saturday to discuss her countryʼs intention to develop its military assistance program in the country. Von der Leyen said that followingthe "Islamic State" militant groupʼs military defeat in Iraq, it is time to move forward with other endeavors, includingstabilization and reconstruction. "Now it is important to shape and protect the reconstruction of the country under a new mandate," said von der Leyen. "Germany is ready to continue helping Iraq get back on its feet. That is why I am here." ʼOther forms of engagementʼ In February, von der Leyen saidthe role of the Bundeswehr — Germanyʼs armed forces — needed to evolveto meet the "needs of Iraq." At the time, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said Baghdad wanted a "commitment from Germany" for "other forms of engagement," including training and logistics. Since 2014, Germany has provided Iraq withmore than €1 billion ($1.16 billion) in humanitarian and development aid, making the Middle Eastern country one of the largest recipients of German foreign assistance.
by recent earthquakes and a tsunami. Kristalina Georgieva, the bankʼs CEO, unveiled the funds in Bali during its annual meeting. "Disasters will continue to hit, and with climate change there will be more," said Georgieva, who earlier visited Palu City, which was hit by a 7.5magnitude quake and a resulting tsunami last month. "The best memorial we can build for the victims of disaster is to build better, so next time when a disaster hits, fewer people are affected, fewer lives are lost, and there is less damage," she added. Indonesia sits on one of the most tectonically active parts of the world, and is prone to earthquakes as well as occasional tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. On Saturday, torrential rains triggered flash floods and landslides on the island of Sumatra, killing 27 people, including a dozen school children.
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Germanyʼs new assault rifles fail Bundeswehr tests Gun manufacturers have fallen short in their efforts to replace the controversial G36 model. Defense Minister Ursula von Der Leyenʼs plan to phase in a new weapon has been delayed by eight months. The German armyʼs efforts to acquire a new standard automatic weapon for its troops have been delayed as gun manufacturers failed to provide suitable bids, newspaper Die Welt am Sonntag reported on Saturday. The information came from a confidential report by the German Defense Ministryʼs procurement office (BAAINBw), made available to Die Welt. German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen hadannounced in 2015that the G36 rifle, which has been the Bundeswehrʼs
Luxembourg election presents tough challenge to PM Xavier Bettel The future of Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel hangs in the balance as some 256,000 voters head to the polls in the European land-locked Grand Duchy on Sunday. Any party or alliance needs to obtain 31 seats to form a government. Opinion polls suggest Bettel could lose the vote due to his unpopular economic policies and declining support within his Democratic Party and coalition partners. A high growth rate under the coalition has put pressure on housing and infrastructure. According to polls, a quarter of voters were undecided in who to vote for. Claude Wiseler, a former literature teacher and the prime minister candidate of the Christian Social Peopleʼs Party (CSV), is expected to pick up seats. Bettel became the countryʼs prime minister in 2013 after a spying scandal toppled the CSV government of Jean-Claude Juncker, who is now president of the European Commission.
standard gun since 1996, would be phased out. The decision was made after it was found that the rifle overheated and lost accuracy from intense use in hot weather. A bidding process for the weaponʼs successor began in April of 2017 and culminated in February of this year. The list of companies bidding to provide the German army with its new rifle has not been disclosed, but it was expected thatHeckler & Koch, the manufacturer of the illfated G36 would be among them.
Is there a right-wing surge in South America?
Jair Bolsonaro is not yet president. First, he will have to win another runoff election on October 28. But hisenormous lead in the first round of Brazilʼs presidential electionshas caused a great deal of excitement among his supporters, as well as serious concerns among his opponents. These are concerns thatChilean President Sebastian Pinerawanted to dispel during his trip to Europe when he declared at an economic forum in Madrid that presidential candidate Bolsonaro was "on the right economic track." And in Argentina, Foreign
Minister Jorge Faurie commented that "Brazilians have freely exercised their democratic rights and have chosen the future rather than the past." Both statements were met with much criticism in the region and dismissed as "premature." Nevertheless, given the conservative governments ofMacri in Argentina,Pinera in Chile,Duque in Colombiaand possibly soon Bolsonaro in Brazil, many observers are asking the question whether these developments could be described as a surge of right-wing conservativism across Latin America.
Europe-wide Rhine River cleanup draws thousands of volunteers Anke Mielke digs through her orange garbage bag, sifting through numerous plastic bags and other scraps of trash before pulling out the strangest thing sheʼs found so far on the banks of the Rhine River — a pungent pair of jeans. Mielke tells DW that she hopes that by cleaning up the riverbank, others will be reminded to take their rubbish with them next time. "I grew up along the Rhine and I want it to remain beautiful so that others can enjoy it," she says.
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Older German diesels face reckoning German government ministers met at Chancellor Angela Merkelʼs offices on Friday to discuss the vexatious diesel question. After years of wrangling, a solution is dearly sought, but what are the realistic options? Is Germanyʼs seemingly never-ending diesel debate edging towards its endgame? On Friday, German government ministers for transport, finance, the economy and the environment met at the offices of German Chancellor Angela Merkel to try and reach an agreement on the thorny subject of how to reduce pollution from diesel cars as quickly as possible. Read more: New analysis reveals deadly scale of diesel emissions Last weekend, German government figures and car manufacturers were in talks over potential hardware retrofits for older diesels, but no deal was reached. With diesel bans allowed in Germany since rulings earlier this year, the debate has entered a decisive phase.Hamburg began a partial ban in May, while Stuttgart,Frankfurtand Düsseldorf are among the other cities expected to follow. Car manufacturers are vehemently opposed to such bans, as they have added to uncertainty over dieselʼs future and hit sales. The debate in the Chancellery once more centered on a few key questions around whether older diesels should be banned outright, retrofitted with new hardware or gradually phased out through incentivized buyback schemes. On top of that is the fundamental issue of who pays to make things better.
Sri Lanka seeks investment, but China questions linger You donʼt need to be an expert on international trade routes to look at a map and understandthat Sri Lankaʼs location is one of potentially serious economic advantage. The island nation — population 22 million — sits at the southern tip of India, almost as close to the Middle East and the Horn of Africa as it is to South East Asia. The value of this location has not been lost on its northern neighbor China.Under Xi Jinpingʼs so-called ʼBelt and Road Initiative,ʼ the Chinese government has pumped billions into Sri Lanka in the form of both foreign investment and loans in recent years. This reliance on Chinese money is part of a longstanding Sri Lankan problem. With a major trade deficit, as well as crippling levels of debt, the country needs foreign money. China has rushed to fill the gap more enthusiastically than anyone else. The current Sri Lankan government came to power in 2015, when it replaced former President Mahinda Rajapaksaʼs administration. 4
Saudiʼs ʼDavos in the Desertʼ hit by cancellations over Khashoggi case Company leaders are backing away from the Saudi-organized business conference after the mysterious disappearance of a prominent Saudi government critic. Virgin group even halted talks for a $1 billion investment. British billionaire Richard Branson announced on Thursday that his Virgin group would suspend its discussions with Saudi Arabiaʼs Public Investment Fund (PIF) over a planned $1 billion investment in the groupʼs space ventures. Branson also said he would suspend his directorship in two Saudi tourism projects around the Red Sea, citingthe disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi as the reason for his decision. "What has reportedly happened in Turkey around the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, if proved true, would clearly change the ability of any of us in
Can the EU control Chinaʼs connectivity in Europe? Last week, the EU announced a proposal for a "new and comprehensive strategy to better connect Europe and Asia." As European countries and industry expand infrastructure and network connections with Asia, and China in particular, the EU is seeking to level the playing field and ensure that joint projects develop with Brussels setting the standard. DW spoke with Mathieu Duchâtel, senior policy fellow and deputy director of the Asia and China Program at the European Council on Foreign Relations, about the EUʼs strategy on connecting Europe and Asia. Mathieu Duchâtel: This proposal is the EUʼs response mainly to Chinaʼs Belt and Road initiative, with the aim of making European values on connectivity clear. I think itʼs the result of a feeling in the EU that it wasnʼt in the driverʼs seat on the connectivity discussion in Eurasia. This, of course, includes infrastructure because thereʼs no connectivity without infrastructure.
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Knorr-Bremse set to become German IPO of the year Knorr-Bremse said on Friday that strong investor demand for its 35 million shares to be publicly listed on October 12 could value the stake at up to €4.21 billion ($4.77 billion). The German braking and technology group now hopes to sell its newly-floated shares at a price of between €72 and €87. Earnings from the 30-percent stake in the company could make the flotation the biggest in Germany this year, overtaking that of Siemens Healthineers — the worldʼs largest maker of medical imaging equipment — which sold for €4.2 billion. The companyʼs chief executive Klaus Deller, said Knorr-Bremse would welcome new investors as it was heading toward further growth. "We have received very positive feedback from investors and other stakeholders...confirming our strong belief that this IPO is the next logical step for us," he said in a statement.
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the West to do business with the Saudi government," Branson said in a statement. Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist who lived in selfimposed exile, is reported missing after he was last seen entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2. Turkish officials allege he was murdered. They also claim they are in possession of audio and video recordings that would show a Saudi security team detained Khashoggi before killing him and dismembering his body. Saudi officials say Khashoggi left the building unharmed.
Plastic waste and the recycling myth
Germany is hailed worldwide as a recycling champion. But like many European countries, it actually recycles a lot less plastic packaging waste than commonly understood — with dire consequences for the environment. Recycling is nearly a national pastime in Germany. Thereʼs a blue bin for paper, a brown or green bin for biodegradables, a yellow one for plastic and a black one for the rest. Additionally, Germans return their deposit bottles to the supermarket, and drop glass bottles at public collecting points. Germans are proud of their recycling system. Even childrenʼs books spin the tale of the colored bins. Indeed, the nation is celebrated as a recycling role model around the world. When Germany introduced its recycling system with the "green dot" as a symbol in 1991, it was unparalleled. Today, 29 European countries along with Israel and Turkey have adopted the green-dot system, where companies pay a fee to finance the collection, sorting and recovery of packaging waste. And Germany retains its good reputation. In 2017, the World Economic Forum named the country recycling world champion.
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How to stop the rot in drug discovery Open source pharma:
How the UK slowly turned against single-use plastics
The first thing you notice about Tynemouthʼs beaches is how clean they are. The minute your dog delivers an unexpected "parcel" that ruins the view, at least two fellow walkers will approach you, proffering bags to clean it up. The village, which sits, as the name suggests, on the mouth of the Tyne river in northeast England, is serious about the pristine condition of its beaches and bays. Residents and visitors take part in regular group and individual — or two-minute — beach clean-ups. Tynemouthʼs dedication to a litter-free coastline hasnʼt gone unnoticed. At the start of 2018, it became the first community in the area and the second nationwide to be awarded "plastic free" status as part of a campaign by the green charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS). Thereʼs also good reason for Tynemouthʼs dedication.
Thereʼs something rotten in the state of pharma — greed, secrecy, inefficiency — itʼs all there. And thereʼs no easy fix. But moves toward a more caring, sharing industry through "open source pharma" may be a start. Hereʼs the case for a more caring, sharing pharmaceutical industry — one that works with academia, and other public bodies, in the public interest to discover the medicinal drugs and vaccines our global society urgently needs. And not just for the interests of shareholders. Itʼs a model for open source pharma — an alternative way of funding and working in drug discovery. For some itʼs a naive idea, for others itʼs the only way forward, and has been for some time. "Thinking in particular about ne-
glected diseases, or poverty-related diseases, we have long accepted that there is a need for alternative models," says Els Torreele, executive director of Medecins Sans Frontieresʼ Access Campaign. "And in fact for the last 20 years there have been several successful experiments in piloting different ways of doing research and development to ensure drugs are developed even where thereʼs no market incentive." That includes ensuring the drugs are affordable and available to those that need them.
ʼ100 German Must-Readsʼ launched at Frankfurt Book Fair "Knowledge of German literature in the US can certainly be expanded," said DW reporter David Levitz Thursday at the Frankfurt Book Fair event launching the project 100 German Must-Reads. Levitz and his German colleague, DW literature editor Sabine Kieselbach, introduced the bilingual literary multimedia project at the book fair. In the project, the two hosts summarize each book in short, entertaining videos, making the main idea of the book accessible. Author Jenny Erpenbeck, whose novel Visita‐ tion is listed among the 100 must-
reads, was also a guest at the discussion that launched the new project. Kieselbach pointed out that Erpenbeck was one of the only German authors whose works have almost all been translated into English — something which is also the case for literary greats such asThomas Mann. That was one of the first criteria for selecting books for the list. Many renowned German novelists might have only one title available in English, while others simply couldnʼt be included since their works only exist in the original German.
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A new exhibition celebrates 100 years of Budapest’s Gellért Hotel A recreated Baroque-style guest room, photos of the building taken during World War II and Communist-era posters reflect the history of Budapest’s most legendary hotel, the Gellért. A new exhibition at the Museum of Commerce & Catering celebrates the centenary of this institution which opened on 24 September 1918. Attached to the hotel is Budapest’s Art Nouveau Gellért Baths, whose outdoor wave pool, also illustrated at the museum, was the first of its kind in the world. Tucked away in the cobblestoned district of Óbuda, the former residence of Hungarian writer Gyula Krúdy is now home to a charming museum. Here, permanent displays include old-fashioned shop interiors illustrating the history of commerce and catering. This same building also hosts relevant seasonal exhibitions, such as the recently opened Gellért 100 to commemorate the centenary of the Gellért Hotel, a splendid Art Nouveau landmark towering above the Buda riverfront. Opened during the turmoil of World War I, during its long history, the Gellért has accommodated the likes of former US president Richard Nixon and the Dalai Lama. They both enjoyed the hotel’s fine facilities that are now brought to life through historic objects and images currently on show at the museum.
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PSG vs Red Star Belgrade under investigation for match-fixing
PSGʼs 6-1 victory over Red Star Belgrade is under investigation for match-fixing, according to French newspaper LʼEquipe. It is claimed bets amounting to almost €5 million were placed on a five-goal winning margin. An investigation into suspicions of match-fixing in a Champions League match between Paris St Germain and Serbian club Red Star Belgrade is underway, according to the French financial prosecutorʼs office. French sports newspaper LʼEquipe published an article on its website on Friday claiming that European footballʼs governing body UEFA had alerted French authorities to possible match-fixing in the October 3 fixture, based on a tip from a "credible" informant.
Leroy Sane: Manchester City winger must improve, says Germanyʼs Toni Kroos
London Broncos have long-term ambition to win Super League title Promoted London Broncos must have the ambition to win Super League in the future, says head coach Danny Ward. The Broncos will be back in the top flight in 2019 afterbeating Toronto Wolfpack 4-2 in the Million Pound Gameon Sunday. "We need to make it work, have a five-year plan of where we want to be," Ward told BBC Radio London. "Next year is going to be tough but we want a long-term vision to make London the best club in the country." He added: "We donʼt just want to compete in Super League, but win it. We are not there just to survive." Ward, who took charge following the departure of Andrew Henderson at the end of last season, described their victory over the Wolfpack in Canada as "one of the proudest moments" of his career. "What a performance, what a day and what an achievement - I am still on a massive high," he said on their return to England. "To lead the club into the Million Pound Game and win promotion is one of my biggest ever achievements."
Michael Schumacherʼs teenage son, Mick, wins European F3 title Mick Schumacher has scored his first championship title
Mick Schumacher has scored his first championship title by wining the 2018 European Formula Three tournament. The 19-year-old wants to follow in the footsteps of his father, the seven-time F1 champion Michael Schumacher. By placing second in the second F3 race in Hockenheim on Saturday, Mick Schumacher secured an unassailable lead in this yearʼs Formula Three contest and snatched his first major title as a racing driver. Victory in the key race was claimed by Estonian Jüri Vips. The 2018 F3 season is set to end tomorrow, with Schumacherʼs closest rival Daniel Ticktum trailing him by 51 points. The Brit finished seventh on Saturday. Nineteen-year-old Mick Schu-
macher, who also goes by Mick Junior, praised his colleagues from Prema Theodore Racing team. "It still hasnʼt sunk in, itʼs incredible," Schumacher said after the race. The points accumulated by the teenager qualify him for the so-called "super license" which would allow him to compete in Formula One. The driverʼs father, Michael Schumacher, won the worldʼs fastest car racing tournament a total of seven times between 1994 and 2004.
Joachim Löw must go Leroy Sane is not fulfilling his potential and must improve his attitude to do so, says the Manchester City wingerʼs Germany team-mate Toni Kroos. Sane, 22, was left out of Germanyʼs World Cup squad, but has returned for Thursdayʼs Uefa Nations League tie with France and a Sunday friendly with Peru. But he is yet to start for City this season, and was dropped on Saturday. "Sometimes you have the feeling with Leroyʼs body language that itʼs all the same if we win or lose," Kroos said. 6
Germany suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at the hands of the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Saturday night. The defeat could — and should — spell the end for coach Joachim Löw, writes DWʼs Michael Da Silva. Sometimes itʼs not the defeat, but the manner of it that resonates greatest. Germany traveled to the Dutch capital looking to build on last monthʼsgoalless draw with Franceand anunconvincing win over Peruas they embarked on the long road to redemption
following theirWorld Cup failure. Instead, the short journey to Paris to face France will feel like a funeral procession for a squad whose ageing players no longer cut it and whose coach must accept his limitations sooner rather than later. To put this defeat in perspective, the Netherlands failed to qualify for the last World Cup or European Championship and are supposedly going through a crisis of their own. On a night when the Netherlands could have won by five or six, Germany made Ronald Koemanʼs side look world class.