The Latest Breaking News from Germany

Germany's new China strategy 'guided by ideology', ambassador says

(Corrects family name on second reference to Wu, not Ken)

Reuters · Jan 8, 2023

Iranian, 32, held in Germany over ‘Islamist poison plot’ after US tip

“The authorities are now investigating at full speed.”

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2023

German Economy Minister: can't rule out deliveries of Leopard tanks to Ukraine

Germany cannot rule out the delivery of Leopard tanks, heavier fighting vehicles than the Marders, to support Ukrainian militry forces in the future, the country's economy minister told German broadcaster ARD.

Reuters · Jan 8, 2023

Chelsea hold key advantage in Youssoufa Moukoko transfer battle amid 'good chance' of deal

Chelsea transfer news: Borussia Dortmund Youssoufa Moukoko continues to be linked with a move away from Germany after he entered the final six months of his current deal this month

Football London · Jan 8, 2023

Iranian Held in Germany Suspected of Chemical Plot

An Iranian man has been arrested in western Germany suspected of preparing an attack using cyanide and ricin, police and prosecutors said Sunday. Munster police and the Dusseldorf prosecutors' office said in a press release that officers searched a residence in the town of Castrop-Rauxel for "toxic substances" intended to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 8, 2023

On this day 2014: Ex-Germany midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger announces he is gay

The then-31-year-old ended his playing career in September 2013 as he suffered from persistent injuries.

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2023

Did France surprise Germany by pledging tanks for Ukraine?

A day after France announced it was sending Western armoured vehicles to Ukraine, Germany said it would do the same. But Germany, the world’s fourth-largest arms supplier, seemed to be playing catch-up in announcing the move on Thursday, after months of dragging its feet on dispatching its stockpile of tanks…

France 24 · Jan 7, 2023

First goal is to reach semis, but ultimate one is to win World Cup, says Germany hockey coach

BHUBANESWAR: Two-time champions Germany's first goal is to reach the semifinals of the upcoming FIH men's Hockey World Cup but their ultimate aim is to win their third world title, said head coach Andre Henning on Saturday.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2023

EXPLAINER: How armored vehicles aid Ukraine at critical time

The U.S. and Germany are sending Ukraine an array of armored vehicles, including 50 tank-killing Bradleys, to expand its ability to move troops to the front lines and beef up its forces against Russia as the war nears its first anniversary

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023

Germany backs Norwegian plan to capture carbon from cement

Germany's economy minister Robert Habeck threw his weight behind a Norwegian project to capture carbon emissions and re-use them being carried out by multinational HeidelbergMaterials.

Reuters · Jan 6, 2023