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Germany denies that leaked audio was indication of Berlin war preparations against Russia

The German government has denied accusations from Russia that leaked conversations among high-ranking military officers indicated Germany was preparing for war.

World 7 hours ago

American ex-soldier arrested for 1978 cold case killing in Germany

A 66-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a woman to death 46 years ago, when he was stationed in Germany. The case went cold until 2020.

World 7 hours ago

Soldier turns himself in after 4 people, including child, are killed in Germany shooting

Four people, including a child, were killed in a shooting on Friday in northern Germany. The suspect, a German soldier, turned himself in to police shortly after the shooting.

World 7 hours ago

Hand grenade, other dangerous objects found during arrest of former leftist militant, German police say

A 65-year-old suspected of being a former member of the left-wing militant group Red Army Faction was arrested in Berlin after more than three decades in hiding.

World 7 hours ago

1 German skier dead, 2 injured after northern Italy avalanche

An avalanche near the town of Racines, Italy, buried three German backcountry skiers on Wednesday, killing one and critically injuring the others.

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Germany hosts talks to advance peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Germany on Wednesday hosted talks between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Berlin, aiming to to advance discussions on a peace treaty.

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Perpetrator of failed German synagogue attack convicted in jailbreak attempt

German far-right extremist Stephan Balliet, already serving a life sentence for an attempted attack on a synagogue, has been convicted of hostage-taking for a 2022 jailbreak attempt.

World 7 hours ago

Germany considers getting its own nuclear weapons despite rejecting nuclear energy

Developing nuclear weapons may be on the minds of Germany, despite shunning nuclear power in recent years.

World 7 hours ago

Germany and Poland rule out sending troops to Ukraine as tensions with Russia escalate

Germany and Poland, along with NATO, have confirmed they will not be sending troops to Ukraine, despite discussions suggesting Western countries might consider such action.

World 7 hours ago

Former leftist militant arrested after more than 30 years on the run, German authorities say

German authorities have arrested Daniela Klette, a former member of the left-wing militant group Red Army Faction, after over 30 years on the run, officials say.

World 7 hours ago

Germany moves forward with plan to enable use of underground carbon storage technology

Germany's vice chancellor, Robert Habeck, has announced plans to facilitate underground carbon storage at offshore sites in an effort to address climate change.

World 7 hours ago

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.

World 7 hours ago

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.

World 7 hours ago

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.

World 7 hours ago

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.

World 7 hours ago

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.

World 7 hours ago

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.

World 7 hours ago

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.

U.S. 7 hours ago

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.

World 7 hours ago

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.

World 7 hours ago

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.

U.S. 7 hours ago

US man confesses to murder and rape in assault near famous German castle

A 31-year-old American man has admitted to charges of murder and rape in a trial in Germany after pushing two U.S. women down a ravine near Neuschwanstein castle last year.

World 7 hours ago

German space commander warns Russian nuclear weapon could destroy 'global commons': 'Nobody would survive'

The commander of German Space Command, Maj. Gen. Michael Traut, expressed concern over reports of Russia developing an anti-satellite space weapon.

World 7 hours ago

Top diplomats from US, China hold 'constructive' talks on issues dividing them

US and Chinese top diplomats sat down for a frank discussion on critical issues including Taiwan, the South China Sea, and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War.

Media 7 hours ago

Berlin Film Festival jury pushes back on political questions

The jury at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival has pushed back on political questions as the festival kicked off, seeking instead to shift the focus to the movies being shown.

World 7 hours ago

Germans fly satirical Trump, Zelenskyy floats in Carnival parades

Satirical, politically-biting floats filled the streets of major cities in western Germany, including Cologne, Dusseldorf and Mainz, amid traditional Shrove Monday festivities.

U.S. 7 hours ago

German Chancellor Scholz and US Sen. Coons share 'twinning' moment in DC

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz came to Washington, D.C., to encourage U.S. support of Ukraine. On his trip, he shared a selfie of himself with his "Doppelgänger," U.S. Sen. Chris Coons

Sports 7 hours ago

Alica Schmidt, track star dubbed 'world's sexiest athlete,' says she turned down six-figure sponsorship deal

Alica Schmidt, the track star dubbed the "world's sexiest athlete," revealed in a recent interview that she had turned down hundreds of thousands of dollars from a potential sponsor.

World 7 hours ago

Far-right German politician to go on trial for alleged use of Nazi slogan

Björn Höcke, a prominent figure in Germany's far-right party, is set to go on trial in April for charges related to his alleged use of a Nazi slogan in a speech.

World 7 hours ago

German Chancellor Scholz seeking aid for Ukraine on Washington trip, visit with Biden

Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz will visit Washington, DC, this week in a push for more American aid to benefit Ukrainians in their war against Vladimir Putin's regime.

World 7 hours ago

German military ship sails toward Red Sea to join EU mission against Houthi attacks

A German Navy ship has set sail toward the Red Sea to participate in a European Union mission aimed at defending cargo ships from attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.