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German court fines woman for ‘from the river to the sea’ chant

Defence lawyer calls the $655 fine against 22-year-old protester a ‘dark day for freedom of expression’.

Al Jazeera

Smashing idea: how East Germany invented ‘unbreakable’ drinking glasses

In the 1980s, a company called Superfest pioneered extra strong glass – but it disappeared with the fall of the Berlin Wall. Now it’s making a comeback

The Guardian - UK

Kremlin admits Vadim Krasikov is a Russian state assassin

Spokesperson hints killer exchanged in prisoner swap was linked to Putin’s personal guard

The Guardian - UK

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Russian Operative Involved In Berlin Killing Released By Germany

Russian operative released in Germany after murder conviction, highlighting complex international relations.

Top News

Prisoner swaps between Russia and west started in 1962 during cold war

Two groups of people gathered on a bridge separating West Berlin and East Germany for exchange of Russian spy and American pilot

The Guardian - UK

'Deal with the devil': How Germany played key role in West-Russia prisoner swap

Germany has played a pivotal role in a significant prisoner swap between Moscow and the West. This complex and politically sensitive exchange involved the release of Vadim Krasikov, a Russian hitman convicted for a 2019 murder in Berlin. The deal, which facilitated the freedom of numerous prisoners, highlighted the intricate…

The Times of India

Russia Frees US Reporter In Huge Prisoner Swap With West

US journalist Evan Gershkovich and a Russian intelligence colonel jailed for a Berlin murder were among two dozen prisoners freed Thursday in the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War.

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German decision to release FSB hitman in prisoner swap ‘not taken lightly’

Berlin said it took part in exchange involving Vadim Krasikov to support US and protect German nationals

The Guardian - UK

Intel officially confirms 'Lunar Lake' mobile CPU launch date with Core Ultra 200 to challenge Snapdragon X and Ryzen AI 300

Intel's latest Core Ultra 'Lunar Lake' mobile processors will launch in early September, just before IFA 2024, and promise a revolution for x86-64 Windows laptops.

Windows Central

Germany says China was behind a 2021 cyberattack on a government agency and summons its ambassador

Officials in Berlin say an investigation has determined that “Chinese state actors” were responsible for a 2021 cyberattack on Germany’s national office for cartography

The Independent UK

Hamburg Transforms Its Huge 'Ugly Wart' Nazi Bunker

A huge former Nazi bunker in Hamburg has been transformed into a leisure complex filled with restaurants, a concert hall and roof terraces where visitors can relax in an orchard.

International Business Times

‘No Zeitenwende’: Germany lacks leadership amid Ukraine war, say experts

Germany’s 2025 budget will halve aid to Ukraine, but public opinion goes in the opposite direction.

Al Jazeera

Tesla Named Its Giga Berlin Robot Godzilla. Here's Why

The Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg is one of the largest car manufacturing sites in the world and is Tesla's most advanced plant.

InsideEVs

The German thirst for beer is waning – it’s not cool to be drunk any more

From Berlin’s techno scene to Oktoberfest, a revolution in drinking culture is taking place, and it’s led by young people, says Nicholas Potter

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The Conversation

Australian stories are part of the Holocaust. A granddaughter writes: he ‘knew he was lucky’ to escape, but paid a high price

Two years ago, a small group gathered in the centre of Berlin to remember Max and Edith Pollnow, Jewish victims of Nazi persecution who “gave their lives so their son could make it to Australia”. The ceremony unveiled two Stolpersteine, or “stumbling stones”, dedicated to their memory.

Al Jazeera

Germany bans Muslim group citing ‘extremism’, ties to Iran and Hezbollah

Berlin insists action against Islamic Center Hamburg not linked to ‘peaceful practice of the Shiite religion’.

The Guardian - UK

‘Island of peace’ Israeli-Palestinian restaurant in Berlin vandalised

The owners have said that wine glasses were smashed and the space was defiled by ‘disgusting acts’ in the attack

Digital Camera World

From Muhammad Ali to the Berlin Wall – Thomas Hoepker's work remembered

The life and work of Thomas Hoepker is celebrated with a new photography exhibition

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Evening Standard

German police foiled IS attack hours before England vs Spain Euro 2024 match

Cops swooped on Potsdam addresses in hours before fan park gathered in Berlin

The Independent UK

IT outage brings airport chaos on busiest day for five years

Ryanair is reporting disruption and and easyjet flight to Berlin has been cancelled

Wallpaper

Mire Lee joins artists considering boundaries, borders and territories in Berlin

Mire Lee, Liu Yujia, Gala Porras-Kim, Tan Jing, Zhang Ruyi have united for exhibition 'Territory' at Sprüth Magers, Berlin

Autosport

The Formula E title protagonists aiming for glory in London

The Formula E 2023/24 season comes to a close this weekend with the London E-Prix double-header at the ExCeL Arena as all three titles remain still up for grabs.

International Business Times

Seventh Person Likely 'Cured' Of HIV, Doctors Announce

A 60-year-old German man is likely the seventh person to be effectively cured from HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant, doctors announced on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Andy Cole fears for next England manager after criticism of Gareth Southgate

Southgate ended his eight-year tenure as England boss on Tuesday, two days after his side had lost 2-1 to Spain in the final in Berlin.

Evening Standard

Frank's review: How strong is a Negroni on this Peckham rooftop? I almost ended up in Berlin

I often see murmurings on social media about how London is a joyless city. An uninspiring city. A city which closes early and stifles dreams. To some extent, these qualms aren’t imagined. London could well be freer — more continental in its dynamism and less rigid in function. But that…

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