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German Chancellor Merz blasts Belém, rattling Brazilians

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked outrage with a derogatory comment about his visit to the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, saying that the delegation was happy to be back in Berlin from "this place".

Euronews

How many teams have qualified for the World Cup with a perfect record?

Plus: chants celebrating old memories, Trevor Wood from Jersey and ‘a Genghis Khan-like thick moustache’

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s R&D defence spending surges amid Ukraine war. Which EU country splurges the most?

Defence research and development spending in the EU has risen by 90% over the past five years. Experts link this surge to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Euronews

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Germany's Merz under fire in Brazil for his comments on Amazon host city of COP30

Brazilian authorities have raged against comments by Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz in which he appeared to look down on Belem, a city on the edge of the Amazon rainforest

The Independent UK

German dancing duo, The Kessler Twins, die aged 89 by 'joint assisted suicide'

Widely known in Germany as the 'legs of the nation', twins Alice and Ellen Kessler were found dead in their flat near Munich on Monday. Police have now revealed that the 89-year-old sisters died by 'joint assisted suicide.'

Euronews

Pension changes row threatens Germany’s coalition government

Youth wing of conservatives say younger people will be left carrying can for older generation

The Guardian - UK

France and Germany support simplification push for digital rules as Commission preps AI Act review

The Commission, with French-German backing, plans to ease AI and data rules to ease the burdens on European companies. Members of Parliament and NGOs fear it will open “pandora’s box” of negative ramifications.

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If you're keen to maintain your Witcher 4 hype levels in 2026, The Witcher in Concert will return to Europe next year and this time it's expanding its venues

CD Projekt Red has announced that The Witcher in Concert will return to Europe in 2026 by popular demand.

TechRadar

Fact check: Is Germany really turbo-charging its naturalisation process?

Narratives online have abounded since the summer about how easy it is to naturalise as a German citizen. The Cube unpacks some of these claims.

Euronews

BYD Is Speedrunning Its Takeover Of Europe

Today on Critical Materials: BYD will double its EU dealer network, Tesla squeezes China out of U.S. supply chain and Germans have a China problem.

InsideEVs

Germany's Kessler twins, who became dance stars in the 50s and 60s, die at 89

Alice and Ellen Kessler, twin dancers and singers who launched their international career in the 1950s and performed with Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra and Harry Belafonte, have died, police in Germany said

The Independent UK

Babo: the Netflix documentary forcing Germany to confront race, class and the cost of fame

In the new documentary, Babo, viewers watch the gifted yet controversial German rapper Haftbefehl almost destroy himself with cocaine. The documentary, which follows both his huge success and his personal crises, has become the most-viewed film on Netflix Germany – a sign of what gets the country talking.

The Conversation

European Film Awards LIVE: 'Sentimental Value' and 'Sirāt' lead nominations

LIVE: The European Film Awards are taking place in Berlin. Three Cannes-premiering, and winning, films - Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value,' Óliver Laxe's 'Sirāt' and Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just an Accident' - are among the nominees for Europe's top film prize.

Euronews

Kessler Twins' Suicide at 89 Renews Debate on Their Lives Shaped by Nazi Germany

Alice and Ellen Kessler died by assisted suicide at 89. Their deaths renew debate over how growing up in Nazi Germany shaped their careers and lifelong bond.

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Euronews

As COP30 continues, what are European citizens' views on climate change?

A new survey shows that five EU nations think the worst climate impacts can still be avoided, but they differ over how much the EU should do to tackle climate change.

International Business Times UK

Is Early Transatlantic Collaboration the Key to Global Product Success?

The UK raised $17.3B in startup funding in 2025; more than France, Germany, and Switzerland combined, but only 2% of UK startups now make it from Seed to Series A, down from 12.5% in 2020

The Guardian - UK

World Cup qualifying roundup: Germany crush Slovakia to seal spot as Dutch progress

Germany thrashed Slovakia 6-0 to seal their place at next year’s World Cup while Netherlands also progressed after defeating Lithuania 4-0

Evening Standard

Florian Wirtz silences Liverpool critics with statement performance as Germany book World Cup ticket

Forward’s Premier League form has been criticised but he remains key to national side

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The Guardian - UK

Germany and Netherlands secure qualification, and more: World Cup 2026 qualifying – as it happened

A brilliant performance saw Germany secure qualification by beating Slovakia 6-0, while the Netherlands confirmed their presence with a win over Lithuania

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Germany under Merz: Europe’s powerhouse is still struggling

Editorial: Donald Trump’s trade wars and Chinese competition constitute formidable headwinds. But old economic orthodoxies are not the answer

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Watch Germany vs Slovakia: Live streams for the deciding Group A World Cup 2026 qualifier in Leipzig

It's win and in for either of Group A's tied top two – here's how to watch Germany vs Slovakia online and on TV today.

Euronews

Is Europe's mega defence project FCAS in danger of failing over Germany-France disagreements?

The project launched in 2017 and with a price tag of at least €100 billion, aims to strengthen European defence and will include new fighter aircraft supported by interconnected drones.

Euronews

Social benefits: Which EU countries spend the most?

With pensions, social housing, unemployment benefits, medical care, and disability support, Europe has among the best social protections in the world. But which EU countries are the most generous when it comes to public spending?

The Independent UK

Is Brazil v Tunisia on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch friendly for free

The five-time World Cup winners conclude the year with a friendly against African side Tunisia

Euronews

German government lifts military equipment export restrictions on Israel

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in August that Berlin would not authorise any exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza "until further notice".

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