February 23, 2024 Madeleine McCann kidnapping suspect won't respond to charges in German trial over unrelated sexual offenses A 47-year-old German man, identified as Christian Bruckner, is facing trial in Germany on charges of rape and sexual abuse of children allegedly committed in Portugal.
February 23, 2024 Outside of China, pandas are only found in these 5 zoos around the world Only four pandas remain in the United States, at Zoo Atlanta. But a handful of zoos around the world still have giant pandas on loan from China.
February 23, 2024 German lawmakers to vote on decriminalizing limited amounts of marijuana, allowing recreational use German lawmakers are set to vote on a government proposal to relax cannabis regulations, allowing limited possession and cultivation for recreational use.
February 22, 2024 German lawmakers reject opposition call to send Taurus long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine German lawmakers have urged the government to enhance military aid to Ukraine by providing further long-range weapons but rejected a proposal to send Taurus long-range missiles.
February 22, 2024 5 people injured, suspect arrested after reported knife attack at German school Five people were injured and a supect was arrested on Thursday in an incident at a school in western Germany, police said. Police said the suspect was also injured.
February 21, 2024 German soccer league shuts down investment deal after escalating fan protests disrupt games The German soccer league, known as the DFL, stopped proceedings of a deal for a 20-year portion of broadcast and sponsorship revenue after escalating fan protests at games.
February 21, 2024 German airport workers' union launches 'warning strike' amid transportation industry unrest Germany's Ver.di labor union launched a warning strike for higher wages and better working conditions after rail workers' union GDL's series of strikes, and there could be more ahead.
February 20, 2024 Michigan man admits to attacking 2 US tourists, killing 1, near famous German castle The American man accused of attacking two female U.S. tourists near a famous German castle last year has been identified as well as his victims.
February 19, 2024 Ex-Army soldier held for extradition to Germany after DNA links him to 1978 murder A New York man is waiting to be extradited to Germany for allegedly raping and murdering a woman in 1978 while he was stationed in Ludwigsburg.
February 19, 2024 Ursula von der Leyen announces bid for second term as head of European Union Commission Germany's Ursula von der Leyen has announced her intention to seek a second term as the head of the European Union's Commission. Her candidacy was put forward by her party.