The Latest Breaking News from Germany

Container ship towed free after running aground off Germany

Authorities say a container ship that ran aground off a German North Sea island has been towed free a day after it got stuck

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

‘Almost invisible’: Germans lose patience with Olaf Scholz as he hesitates on Ukraine

The new chancellor has faced criticism abroad for his stance, and is now coming under fire at home

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2022

Maersk container ship towed free after running aground off German island

Tug boats have towed free one of the world's biggest container ships, the Mumbai Maersk, which had run aground off the German island of Wangerooge in the North Sea, Germany's Central Command for Maritime Emergencies said on Friday.

Reuters · Feb 4, 2022

Germany must reassess policy towards Russia, China -ruling party chief

Germany should reassess its long-held strategy of seeking to bring about change in authoritarian societies through rapprochement given developments in Russia and China, the co-head of the ruling Social Democrats (SPD) said in an interview.

Reuters · Feb 3, 2022

Moscow shuts down German broadcaster's Russian operations in retaliatory move

Russia said on Thursday it was shutting down German broadcaster Deutsche Welle's operations in Moscow and stripping its staff of their accreditation in a retaliatory move after Berlin banned Russian broadcaster RT DE.

Reuters · Feb 3, 2022

First Thing: Russia calls increased US deployments a ‘destructive step’

The US decision to deploy more than 3,000 US troops in Germany, Poland and Romania will make it harder to reach a compromise over Ukraine, Russia’s deputy foreign minister said

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2022

Who’ll Win In Beijing? SI Picks Every Medal at the 2022 Olympics

Who will win in Beijing? SI’s expert predicts the podium for all 109 events at the Winter Games.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 3, 2022

German vaccine panel backs 2nd booster for high-risk groups

Germany’s independent vaccination advisory panel says it is recommending a second vaccine booster shot for people aged 70 and above, among others particularly at risk from COVID-19

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

Ukraine latest updates: US says Russia plotting false flag attack

Ukraine news from February 3: The US claims Moscow is planning to fabricate an attack by Ukrainian forces.

Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2022

‘You see a ball of problems, it weighs you down’: Rob Green on mental health, art and that World Cup goal

Exclusive interview: The former England international stars in a new documentary about the history and psychology of goalkeeping

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022