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Auction of £120m of jewels to go ahead despite Jewish groups’ concerns

Critics say collection derives from fortune made by buying businesses from Jews who were forced to sell in Nazi Germany

The Guardian - UK

Truck slams into Polish bus in Germany, injuring dozens

A highway collision between a long-distance Polish bus and a truck has injured dozens of people in eastern Germany

The Independent UK

Christie's sale of Austrian heiress' jewels stirs criticism

Christie’s is auctioning a staggering 700 pieces of jewelry from the collection of the late Heidi Horten, an Austrian heiress whose German husband built a retail empire starting in the 1930s — in part from department stores and other assets sold by desperate Jews as they fled Nazi Germany

The Independent UK

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Fisker Opens Showroom And Lounge In Germany

Fisker has increased its footing in Europe by opening two brand-new customer spaces in Germany, a country that's expected to become one of the biggest markets for the American EV startup.

InsideEVs

China says it's in touch with all parties in seeking Ukraine ceasefire

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Tuesday that Beijing would maintain lines of communication with all parties to the war in Ukraine, including Germany, in seeking a ceasefire.

Reuters

Putin recycles old grievances on Victory Day as Russian army battered in Ukraine

President uses speech to again draw false parallels between invasion and defeat of Nazi Germany

The Guardian - UK

Germany's Scholz says EU must not be daunted by Russia, but urges reform of the bloc

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has declared Russia's "show of force" in Moscow would not intimidate the European Union, which he says should reform to become a larger "geopolitical" bloc as the continent marks Europe Day.

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Roman temple thought to be dedicated to Mars could actually have been used to worship many gods – expert explains

In April, archaeologists excavating at La Chapelle-des-Fougeretz, in Britanny, France, announced that they had discovered a large Roman temple, dating between the late first century BC and fourth century AD. They speculated that it had probably been used by Roman soldiers for hundreds of years to pay homage to Mars,…

The Conversation

Germany proposes rules to ease legal changes of gender

The German government has presented a proposal for a law that will make it easier for people to legally change their name and gender, ending decades-old rules that require them to get expert assessments and a court’s authorization

The Independent UK

Why does Russia celebrate Victory Day on May 9, and what does it mean for Putin?

Here's a quick briefing on what Russia is commemorating on Tuesday and why it matters for President Vladimir Putin.

Reuters

Germany saw more politically motivated crimes in 2022

The number of politically motivated crimes reported in Germany rose by 7% last year

The Independent UK

Ofcom finds GB News in breach of broadcasting rules for a second time after vaccine claims

The complained about moment saw Dr Naomi Wolf make claims about the Covid-19 vaccine and said the rollout amounted to 'mass murder' and compared it to the actions of 'doctors in pre-Nazi Germany'

Daily Mirror

Everton-linked investors 777 Partners come under scrutiny in Germany

777 Partners have been one of a number of firms linked with potential investment into Everton

Liverpool Echo

Europe must not be intimated by Moscow's power plays - Scholz

The European Union must not be intimidated by Moscow's show-casing of military power but continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes, Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday as Russia marked Victory Day with a parade.

Reuters

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The Independent UK

Russia, set for WWII tributes, rains missiles on Ukraine

Russia has unleashed a barrage of cruise missiles on Ukraine, hours before the start of Moscow’s annual commemorations celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II amid tight security measures

The Independent UK

Watch as Russia stages annual WWII Victory Day parade on Moscow’s Red Square

Watch as Russia stages its annual Victory Day parade on Moscow’s Red Square, marking victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two.

Reuters

Russia marks Victory Day with new strikes on Ukraine, but pared-back parade

Russia fired cruise missiles at Kyiv on Tuesday and paraded troops across Moscow's Red Square for its annual celebration of victory in World War Two, pared back amid shortages of manpower and arms at the front after a failed winter campaign in Ukraine.

France 24

French AFP journalist killed in rocket attack near Bakhmut

A French journalist based in Ukraine for AFP was killed on Tuesday near the embattled city of Bakhmut, the news agency reported. Earlier in the day, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a speech at the annual May 9 Victory Day parade accusing the West of unleashing a "real war" on…

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The Guardian - UK

Germany’s regional leaders demand more financial support for refugees

Leaders of country’s 16 states will call on Chancellor Scholz to increase daily rate for feeding, housing and schooling asylum seekers

Chicago Sun-Times

Grace Bumbry, 1st Black singer at Germany’s Bayreuth Festival, dies at 86

Grace Bumbry was part of generation of acclaimed Black opera singers that included Leontyne Price, Shirley Verrett, George Shirley, Reri Grist and Martina Arroyo.

LiveScience

Mysterious 'golden' fossils from the Jurassic aren’t what they seem

Fossils found in Germany's Posidonia Shale don't get their gleam from fool's gold after all.

The Guardian - UK

UK must renew industrial strategy and stop ‘flip flopping’, say manufacturers

Make UK warns British firms risk losing out, as Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act sucks up investment

Louder

Mammoth WVH launch "completely different" new single Like A Pastime

Like A Pastime comes from Mammoth WVH's second album Mammoth II, due for release in August

Reuters

Putin touts 'sacred' battle with West in Ukraine as Russia marks pared back Victory Day

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russians were united in a "sacred" fight with the West over Ukraine but the strains of war were evident at one of the most pared back anniversaries of the victory over Nazi Germany in decades.

The Independent UK

Grace Bumbry, 1st Black singer at Bayreuth, dies at 86

Grace Bumbry, a pioneering mezzo-soprano who became the first Black singer to perform at Germany's Bayreuth Festival during a career of more than three decades on the world’s top stages, has died

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