The Latest Breaking News from Germany

Germany arrests former intelligence chief over alleged spying

August Hanning served as president of Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6

Germany’s former spy chief arrested over alleged treason: 2,000 classified documents at centre of probe

Germany’s former foreign intelligence chief August Hanning was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of treasonous espionage and passing sensitive information to overseas intelligence services, the federal prosecutor’s office said.

The Times of India · Oct 6

Ex-spy chief is arrested in Germany on suspicion of trading state secrets and treason

Germany's federal prosecutor's office says a former foreign intelligence chief has been arrested on espionage allegations

The Independent UK · Oct 6

France's sovereign debt crisis explained: How dangerous could it be?

French borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2002, and the gap with Germany is the widest since 2011. What is driving France's debt crisis and how far could it go?

Euronews · Oct 6

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Two dead in Kyiv as Zelensky warns of massive incoming Russian attack

Multiple explosions in Kyiv as Russian Tu-95 bombers approach border

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Far-right election win leaves migrants questioning their future in eastern Germany

The far-right Alternative for Germany party's recent election win in Saxony-Anhalt has sparked fear among migrants

The Independent UK · Oct 6

California scientist Karl Deisseroth wins a Nobel Prize, then makes school lunches for his kids

Dr. Karl Deisseroth received a Nobel Prize for his contributions to optogenetics, which advances brain science. He shared the award with researchers from Germany and has made significant impacts in understanding the brain. Following the announcement, Deisseroth took a brief break to prepare school lunches for his children. His wife,…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

‘1.5°C to stay alive’: Pacific countries demand the world makes good on climate promises

Leaders and delegates from countries including Australia, Germany, Nepal and Pacific nations began climate meetings in Fiji on Monday to discuss the threat of climate change to small island nations.

The Conversation · Oct 5

France, Germany seek new EU rapid response tool against trade threats

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday announced they would develop a new legal tool to enable the EU to respond rapidly to trade wars or measures, such as dumping. While they did not say the proposal was a direct response to the actions of any…

France 24 · Oct 5

German Chancellor Merz Arrived In Ukraine On Sunday. Russia Launched Strikes Anyway.

Berlin's foreign intelligence chief said the country is at risk of entering a "violent conflict with Russia.

International Business Times · Oct 5