The Latest Breaking News from Germany

China's Trade Surplus Hits Record $1.2 Trillion Despite US Tariffs — Outpaces Historic German, Japanese Highs

Despite tariffs and escalating trade tensions, China’s trade surplus has surged to unprecedented new levels over the past 12 months, significantly outpacing the historic highs of Germany and Japan.

Benzinga · Aug 12, 2025

Ballon d’Or 2023 Winners: Full List

Winners for the 2023 Men’s Ballon d’Or, Women’s Ballon d’Or, Yashin Trophy, Kopa Trophy and more.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 11, 2025

Thieves make off with $7,000 in Labubu dolls as toy craze sparks smash-and-grab in LA

Masked thieves raided a California toy store for dozens of sought-after Labubu dolls, as demand for the quirky collectible continues to skyrocket worldwide.

Euronews · Aug 11, 2025

Germany's Merz defends stopping weapons deliveries to Israel

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday defended halting some weapons deliveries to Israel amid mounting criticism of the move from some within his own ranks.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 10, 2025

TikTok to replace trust and safety team in Germany with AI and outsourced labor

TikTok workers in Berlin are striking over mass layoffs amid company’s global push to replace moderators with AI

The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2025

3 elves are cycling from the German town of St. Nikolaus to Finland's Santa Claus Village

Three postal workers have set off on a nearly 3000-kilometer bicycle journey from St. Nikolaus, Germany, to the small town of Rovaniemi, Finland

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2025

Five foreign ministers condemn Israel's Gaza City takeover plans in joint statement

The foreign ministers of Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia wrote that "any attempts at annexation or of settlement extension violate international law."

Euronews · Aug 9, 2025

Germany halts export to Israel of arms that could be used in Gaza as global outcry grows

Friedrich Merz announces policy amid international outrage over Israel’s expansion of Gaza offensive

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025

Germany to halt military exports to Israel for use in Gaza war

Berlin says it will halt shipments of military equipment that could be used in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2025

Netanyahu’s brutal plan for Gaza is a gamble on Israel’s very future

ANALYSIS: As Germany pauses military sales to Israel in anger over Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu now faces global isolation and a sprint to authoritarianism – only America can stop it, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025