Burnham and Merz set to confirm security pact to counter hybrid Russian threats The two leaders are expected to confirm a joint UK-Germany security partnership The Independent UK · Oct 8
Burnham meets Merz in Berlin to discuss foreign sabotage and cyber attacks Prime minister Andy Burnham has arrived in Berlin to meet German chancellor Friedrich Merz , formally launching a UK- Germany security partnership designed to counter cyber attacks, sabotage, and hybrid threats from foreign adversaries, particularly Russia . The official visit marks the formal ratification of the Kensington Treaty, committing both… The Independent UK · Oct 8
‘Airport malaria’ is rare, but can be deadly when doctors don’t expect it A few days after landing at Frankfurt Airport, several people who had never left Germany developed a fever. None had travelled anywhere near a malaria zone – but the mosquitoes that infected them had. The Conversation · Oct 8
Burnham meets Merz for security talks in Berlin The pair are expected to confirm a new UK-Germany joint partnership to counter sabotage, cyber attacks and other threats. Evening Standard · Oct 8
Global Market: Eurozone bond yields surge as energy prices fuel rate hike bets Eurozone bond yields rise sharply as higher oil prices fuel inflation concerns and expectations of tighter monetary policy, while widening France-Germany spreads highlight growing fiscal and rate risks. The Economic Times · Oct 8
Germany regains safe haven status as European bond risks mount European government bond markets face renewed volatility as investors pull funds from fiscally vulnerable nations like France and Italy. Germany has re-emerged as a primary safe haven, benefiting from capital inflows alongside Dutch, Swiss, and Swedish debt amid rising fiscal and political concerns across the euro zone. The Economic Times · Oct 8
What was the plague really like in Germany? Experts explain the facts Global concern after an incident at a Russian plague lab is making headlines. German plague experts tell Euronews what lessons the "Black Death" holds today. Euronews · Oct 8
UK welcome to rejoin EU ‘anytime’, French finance minister says as Burnham visits Berlin The prime minister’s trip comes amid an intelligence scandal that has rocked Germany The Independent UK · Oct 8
Burnham to visit Berlin for talks with Merz and to launch security partnership The UK and Germany will vow to work together to counter sabotage, cyber attacks and other hybrid threats. Evening Standard · Oct 8
Real wages set to fall in major European economies, except Germany Italy, Spain, France and the UK are projected to see declines in real wages between the first quarters of 2026 and 2027, while Germany is expected to record growth. Euronews Business looks at what is driving the divide. Euronews · Oct 8
Ronaldo's walkout, Israel-Ireland tensions and Zidane's return: The recent drama in football world Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from Portugal's squad sparks discussions about his career's conclusion after leading for 23 years. New coaches Zinedine Zidane and Jurgen Klopp faced varying challenges in their initial matches with France and Germany. Tensions arose during the Israel and Ireland matches, highlighted by politically charged atmospheres and UEFA… The Economic Times · Oct 8
Germany is right to rearm. But Europe has well-founded fears about that Berlin’s allies are right to be wary of a sudden surge in German military spending that shuns cooperation with them, says the European Policy Centre’s Paul Taylor The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
Arsenal Injuries: Four Changes Mikel Arteta Has to Make on Premier League Return The Gunners have been dealt multiple injury blows during the first international break of the season. Sports Illustrated · Oct 7
Berlin marks October 7 anniversary with memorial installation and Israeli flag display Berlin marks three years since the Hamas October 7 attacks with a memorial at Brandenburg Gate, amid renewed fears over rising antisemitism in Germany. Euronews · Oct 7
InsideEVs · Oct 7 Tesla FSD Just Got The Green Light From Germany. But It Might Need A New Name German regulators support approving FSD for use throughout Europe. But they want Tesla to drop the 'Full Self Driving' name.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7 German court orders detention of former intelligence chief after spying arrest August Hanning, 80, appears before judge after being accused of treason and espionage on behalf of foreign state
France 24 · Oct 7 What we know about espionage, treason allegations against Germany's ex-spy chief A court on Wednesday ordered the former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service August Hanning to remain in pretrial detention after his arrest on suspicion of espionage and treason, along with a former deputy who allegedly supplied him with secret files. Here's what we know about one of the biggest…
The Independent UK · Oct 7 What to know about the espionage allegations against Germany's former intelligence chief Germany's former intelligence chief, August Hanning, faces charges of treasonous espionage
Evening Standard · Oct 7 Liverpool winners and losers: Florian Wirtz hope, Virgil van Dijk milestone but £123m signing criticised Good break, overall for Giorgi Mamardashvili, but Jeremie Frimpong suffers setback in bid to reclaim Liverpool spot
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7 EU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap imports of hybrid electric cars Mood in trade talks said to have changed as EU member states harden demands for protection against Chinese imports
Latin Times · Oct 6 German Spy Chiefs Warn of a Russian Shadow War and Risk of Violent Conflict Germany's spy chiefs told lawmakers Russia is waging a shadow war. Here's what they warned and what a new powers bill would change.
France 24 · Oct 6 Germany's former spy chief detained on suspicion of trading state secrets Former German spy chief August Hanning was detained Tuesday on suspicion of treason and espionage after prosecutors accused him of paying for secret intelligence documents and using them to prepare an analysis for a foreign intelligence service, in a case that could strain Berlin’s ties with allied spy agencies.
The Economic Times · Oct 6 AI hopes, industrial malaise drive boom in German startups More than 3,000 startups were founded in Germany in the first half of 2026, according to economy ministry data. That's an all-time record and a 52% increase from the previous six months.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6 State parliament elects Germany’s first far-right speaker since second world war Tobias Rausch secures role of president in Saxony-Anhalt after AfD’s election breakthrough
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6 Germany arrests former intelligence chief over alleged spying August Hanning served as president of Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005