‘No mistrust’ between Europe and US over Ukraine, Macron says French president’s remarks come a day after a report claimed he had warned Washington could betray Kyiv The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025
Macron reportedly warned Zelenskyy US may ‘betray Ukraine on territory’ Der Spiegel quotes leaked call in which European leaders voice doubts about Washington’s approach to peace talks The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025
Germany inches closer to bringing back mandatory military service The newly negotiated compromise, released on Thursday, makes the registration and medical screening of all males over 18 mandatory. A questionnaire will also become compulsory where each applicant must detail their willingness to serve. Euronews · Nov 13, 2025
‘The nuclear option’: How the world’s media reacted to King Charles stripping Andrew of his titles From Australia to the US, the King’s unprecedented action made headlines around the world The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025
Priest horrified to learn he is Himmler’s grandson after recognising Nazi’s mistress on Wikipedia Heinrich Himmler was the head of the infamous SS and the architect of the Holocaust The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025
Mystery drones are causing havoc across Europe. Here’s what we know Countries are scrambling to figure out how to respond, including if they allow authorities to shoot them down The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025
Mystery drone sightings reported over critical infrastructure in northern Germany German authorities are investigating reports of unidentified drones potentially spying on critical infrastructure in Schleswig-Holstein The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025
Germany's Porsche is closing battery subsidiary Cellforce, reports say According to German media reports, the sports car maker has decided to largely shut down its battery-making and research subsidiary Cellforce, cutting hundreds of jobs. Euronews · Aug 21, 2025
Far-right German MP's Ex-aide On Trial For Spying For China Two suspected spies for China, including a former assistant to far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) lawmaker Maximilian Krah, went on trial in the eastern city of Dresden on Tuesday. International Business Times · Aug 5, 2025
Germany summons Chinese envoy over laser-targeting of surveillance plane Berlin says incident risked lives of military personnel protecting Red Sea shipping The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025
Germany summons Iranian ambassador over alleged spying on Jews Man arrested in Denmark accused of collecting information on ‘Jewish localities and specific Jewish individuals in Berlin’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2025
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner set for early release after fine paid German prosecutors have confirmed payment of a £1,200 fine paving the way for Brueckner’s early release Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025
Main suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance could be free within months His release was contingent on an outstanding fine The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025
EU summons Russia envoy over attack of a diplomat in Vladivostok The European Union has summoned Russia’s envoy to Brussels for an explanation after one of the bloc’s officials was attacked in the Russian city of Vladivostok last month The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
International Business Times · Jun 16, 2025 German Court To Rule In Case Of Syrian 'Torture' Doctor A German court will rule Monday on the case of a Syrian doctor accused of crimes against humanity under former dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime.
The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2025 Syrian refugee, 19, praised after pinning down assailant in Hamburg knife attack Muhammad Al Muhammad called a hero after helping to halt train station attack in which 18 people were injured
The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025 German police arrest teenage neo-Nazis over alleged attacks on migrants Authorities say far-right ‘Last Defence Wave’ group wants to bring about collapse of Germany’s democratic system
International Business Times · Apr 30, 2025 Germany's Next Finance Minister, 'Bridge-builder' Lars Klingbeil Germany's incoming finance minister Lars Klingbeil is a self-styled political "bridge-builder" whose calm and personable demeanour belies his sharp political instincts.
Latin Times · Mar 27, 2025 Number Linked to Mike Waltz's Signal Account Found Online With Other Trump Officials' Private Data, German Outlet Claims National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and other Trump officials' private phone numbers linked to Signal accounts were exposed online, a German report revealed.
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025 Pete Hegseth and Mike Waltz’s leaked passwords ‘found online’ in aftermath of Signalgate German newspaper Der Spiegel claims to have accessed personal data about several top Trump officials
The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2025 Private data of Trump officials in Signal scandal accessible online: report Der Spiegel reports that in some cases it found password details for Mike Waltz, Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard via hacked data dumps and commercial providers
International Business Times · Feb 23, 2025 Alice Weidel, Unlikely Queen Of German Far-right AfD As an openly gay politician who lives with her Sri Lanka-born partner in Switzerland, Alice Weidel was an unusual choice to many to lead Germany's far-right and anti-immigration AfD into Sunday's elections.
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025 Munich car attack suspect: What we know about Afghan bodybuilder and asylum-seeker Farhad Noori The arrested suspect Farhad Noori had hints of an ‘extremist background’, police investigating attack that injured 36 people say
International Business Times · Jan 30, 2025 Merkel Slams Successor Over Far-right Support On Immigration Bill Germany's ex-chancellor Angela Merkel weighed in Thursday on a controversy flaring ahead of February elections, slamming her party successor for relying on far-right support on the flashpoint issue of immigration.
International Business Times · Jan 12, 2025 Sahra Wagenknecht, Germany's Combative 'Left-wing Conservative' After a lifetime in opposition, Germany's hard-left standard-bearer Sahra Wagenknecht has shaken up the political scene with a blend of pro-poor, Moscow-friendly and anti-immigration policies.