NATO allies launch Arctic drills as Trump eyes Greenland Germany, Sweden, Norway, France and the Netherlands are increasing their presence in the Arctic. Axios · Jan 15
Xreal is suing Viture for ‘freeriding on technological breakthroughs’ — how does this huge patent infringement lawsuit impact you and the AR glasses you should buy? Xreal has just filed a U.S. patent infringement lawsuit against Viture — claiming that “rather than investing in original development, Viture unlawfully incorporated Xreal’s patented inventions into its AR glasses products, freeriding on Xreal’s technological breakthroughs.” Tom’s Guide · Jan 15
Xreal takes legal battle with Viture to the US over patent infringement claims Xreal filed suit against Viture in Germany back in December, and now the company is taking the fight to another country in which it holds patents. Android Central · Jan 15
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine outlasts the Soviet fight with the Nazis – here’s what history tells us about Kyiv’s prospects Russia’s so-called “special military operation” in Ukraine passed a significant milestone on January 13. It has now outlasted the 1,418 days it took Vladimir Putin’s notorious predecessor, the Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, to bring his war against Nazi Germany to a successful conclusion. The Conversation · Jan 15
'We need competitive bidding systems for clean power,' wind industry leader tells Euronews Tinne Van der Straeten, the former Belgian energy minister and new CEO of trade association WindEurope, says the industry is ready to scale up to continue delivering clean power and urged EU countries to effectively implement auction systems. Euronews · Jan 15
GT Summer Series aims to rethink GT racing The new GT series launches in 2026, challenging traditional GT racing with a clear amateur-first philosophy, driver-based BoP and closer fan access Autosport · Jan 15
Russia Warns Europe of Nuclear Punishment, Expels UK Diplomat in Escalating Crisis Russia warns nuclear punishment for Europe — UK and Germany in particular — and expels British diplomat, escalating the continental crisis amid rising Ukraine war tensions. International Business Times UK · Jan 15
Germany edges back into growth after two years of contraction Europe’s largest economy returned to modest expansion in 2025, as stronger consumer and government spending offset weaker exports hit by higher US tariffs. Euronews · Jan 15
Germany's troubled economy shows modest growth after two years of shrinkage Germany's economy returned to modest growth last year after two years of decline The Independent UK · Jan 15
"We went to his place, had a jam, and then he asked if I’d ever played with a Ouija board." Ball lightning, a freak house fire and the occult: how one classic 80s anthem officially crowned the queen of heavy metal Recording outside Germany for the first time, Warlock's swansong would also launch an international metal icon Metal Hammer · Jan 15
Trump accused of exaggerating Russian threat to Greenland as European troops arrive Military reinforcements from France, Germany, Norway and Sweden are set to help boost Arctic security amid ongoing US threats to take the territory The Independent UK · Jan 15
European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future Troops from NATO countries, including France and Germany, are arriving in Greenland to boost security The Independent UK · Jan 15
Germany to send troops to Greenland as talks between US and Denmark over island end in 'fundamental disagreement' Minister of Foreign Affairs for Denmark, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, said the US and Denmark's positions on the future of Greenland differ Evening Standard · Jan 14
BBC says it was ‘unaware’ of The Traitors contestant’s Israel–Nazi Germany comparison before show aired The broadcaster issued an apology saying the remarks were not identified during background checks, which it said were taken ‘extremely seriously’ Evening Standard · Jan 14
Euronews · Jan 14 Ties between US and Europe 'disintegrating,' Germany's Vice Chancellor Klingbeil warns Klingbeil listed a string of reasons for his belief that ties between the United States and Europe, traditionally close allies, were radically changing.
Euronews · Jan 14 Pressure mounts on EU to list Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as terror organisation Several member states, including Germany, are pushing for the designation, which would place the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps on the EU’s terror list alongside groups such as Daesh and al-Qaeda. But legal and political constraints remain. Human rights group fears more than 2,000 killed.
Evening Standard · Jan 14 Fact check: International data on ‘online comments’ arrests not comparable Figures shared online could range from data on Russian prosecutions in 2017 to freedom of information requests in England and Wales for 2023.
The Independent UK · Jan 14 Schalke, Germany’s fallen giants, are finally on the rise again SCHALKE 04: FC Schalke 04 – perhaps Germany’s third-largest club – have been languishing in the second tier, writes Richard Jolly, but the tide seems to have turned and they’re dreaming big once more
The Guardian - UK · Jan 14 A moment that changed me: the Brexit result came through – and my life in Britain fell apart I had my first teaching job lined up and a mortgage application in process. Now it looked like I would have to return to Germany and start training again from scratch. There were just 72 hours to save my dream of living in the UK
The Independent UK · Jan 14 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump claims it is Zelensky, not Putin, holding up peace deal Bizarre claim comes after Zelensky was forced to declare a power sector state of emergency due to repeated Russian attacks
The Independent UK · Jan 14 Medieval mass grave unearthed in Germany may contain remains of Black Death victims Find marks first systematically identified burial site associated with plague burials in Europe, scientists say
The Independent UK · Jan 14 Diana’s memorial playground centrepiece undergoes finishing touches in Germany Situated next to Diana’s former home Kensington Palace, it has an average of one million visitors per year.
Evening Standard · Jan 14 Diana’s memorial playground centrepiece undergoes finishing touches before summer 2026 reopening Situated next to Diana’s former home Kensington Palace, it has an average of one million visitors per year
International Business Times UK · Jan 13 Joe Rogan Compares Trump's ICE to Nazi Germany's Secret Police, the Gestapo Joe Rogan sparks debate by comparing modern ICE tactics to the Nazi Gestapo, following a string of violent immigration raids and fatal shootings in Minnesota.
InsideEVs · Jan 13 Surprise: This Was Germany's Best-Selling EV In 2025 It’s a Volkswagen, but it’s likely not the one you are thinking about, since it's the brand's most expensive offering.