How one German artist's remembrance stones turn Berlin sidewalks into Holocaust memorials German artist Gunter Demnig has installed small Holocaust memorial stones in Berlin for 30 years The Independent UK · May 7
Police Chased Europe’s “Phantom Of Heilbronn” For 16 Years Until A Bizarre Twist Changed Everything Police had offered a $400,000 reward to find the elusive suspect, linked to numerous crimes in Germany, France, and Austria. Bored Panda · May 6
2026 FIFA World Cup: Eight Countries With a Point to Prove Sleeping giants are determined to wake from dormancy this summer. Sports Illustrated · May 6
44 Sports Photos From The Canon Emerging Talent Awards That Show The Next Generation Of Star Sports Photographers The World Sports Photography Awards has introduced a new spotlight for the next generation of image-makers, and its first Canon Emerging Talent Award has already shown just how strong that future looks. Dedicated to professional sports photographers under 30, the award celebrates young creatives who not only document major sporting… Bored Panda · May 6
Who has the most ultra-rich in Europe in 2026 and where are they growing fastest? The number of people with at least $30 million (€25.7m) in wealth is growing across Europe. Germany has by far the most ultra-rich, and continues to add more. Euronews · May 6
Madeleine McCann prime suspect may not be extradited to UK to face trial due to Brexit, legal experts say The former head of extradition at the Crown Prosecution Service says that there is ‘no possibility’ that Brueckner will face charges in the UK because it is not in the EU The Independent UK · May 6
Lufthansa Airlines warns of rising Mideast war risks Germany's Lufthansa warned Wednesday of rising risks to the firm's financial performance because of the Middle East war even as it maintained its outlook for the year. "While no restrictions in kerosene supply are currently expected at any of the Lufthansa Group hubs, potentially reduced fuel availability later in the… The Economic Times · May 6
The 10 Best World Cups of All Time—Ranked Sporting spectacles don’t come any better than the World Cup—especially these iconic editions that rose above the rest. Sports Illustrated · May 5
Rescue of Timmy the whale ‘an all-round catastrophe’ after tracker failure Marine experts criticise €1.5m privately funded operation as humpback’s fate remains unknown after release into Baltic The Guardian - UK · May 5
Paris museum confronts Nazi-looted art with new gallery for orphaned masterpieces Paris’s Musée d’Orsay has opened a new gallery dedicated to lost masterpieces plundered by the Nazis The Independent UK · May 5
Suspect arrested over Leipzig crash that killed two ‘had recently been released from psychiatric hospital’ Germany has witnessed a series of car-ramming and stabbing incidents in recent years The Independent UK · May 5
Moose return to Germany thanks to Polish conservation efforts Moose were hunted to extinction in Germany. Now they're returning thanks to Polish conservationists. Moose can cover distances of up to 30km a day. Euronews · May 5
Can US law stop Trump from withdrawing troops from Europe? A 2026 US defence law does not prevent troop withdrawals from Europe, but imposes consultations and justifications for major cuts that make such a move more difficult. Euronews · May 5
Madeleine McCann Suspect Could Face UK Trial As Met Push Before 20th Anniversary British detectives are pushing to bring Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner to the Old Bailey before the 20th anniversary of her disappearance. International Business Times UK · May 5
The Guardian - UK · May 5 Why Friedrich Merz decided to risk Donald Trump’s wrath Trump’s retribution is painful for Germany and Nato, but Merz is not backing down. He knows the status quo is untenable, says Jörg Lau, international correspondent for Die Zeit
The Independent UK · May 5 Met Police ‘seek trial’ for Madeleine McCann suspect German paedophile and rapist Christian Brueckner was named prime suspect in Madeleine’s disappearance
Evening Standard · May 5 Met Police 'seeking UK trial' for Madeleine McCann prime suspect German national Christian Brueckner’s possible extradition could be blocked because of new rules after Brexit
The Independent UK · May 5 Zelensky announces open-ended Ukraine ceasefire ahead of Russian Victory Day Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed an open-ended ceasefire, scheduled to commence at 12am on Wednesday 6 May. This follows Russia's request for a two-day truce on 8-9 May to observe Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat. Mr Zelensky initially dismissed Moscow's request as “not serious”…
The Independent UK · May 5 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Ukrainian ceasefire enters effect after day of deadly Russian strikes Worst Russian strikes of the year throughout eastern Ukraine kill 27 people in hours leading up to Kyiv's ceasefire
Euronews · May 5 This is what we know about the man arrested for the mass hit-and-run in Leipzig Two people have been confirmed dead while two others remain hospitalised and in critical condition after a man rammed a vehicle into a crowd of people in a busy shopping district in the eastern city of Leipzig.
The Independent UK · May 4 A look at vehicle-ramming cases worldwide in recent history In Leipzig, Germany, a driver plowed into a busy shopping area, killing two people and injuring three others
The Independent UK · May 4 Russia declares a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day Russia's Defense Ministry has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II
The Guardian - UK · May 4 The Guardian view on Trump, Merz and Europe’s security: EU countries cannot go it alone Editorial: The announcement of the withdrawal of thousands of US troops from Germany underlines the urgency of a pan-European defence strategy
Fortune · May 4 America is lucky it’s no longer a manufacturing powerhouse—it’s what’s protecting the U.S. economy from the worst of the oil shock, top economist says The U.S. has lost 35% of manufacturing jobs since its 1979 peak. Cornell economist Eswar Prasad said that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Evening Standard · May 4 Bayern Munich vs PSG: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today Reverse fixture in Germany has a lot to live up to after chaotic first-leg