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The Latest Breaking News from Germany

‘We love our Americans’: the German town rocked by Trump’s plan to withdraw US troops

American soldiers have been part of life in Landstuhl since 1945, giving the area a unique US-German identity

The Guardian - UK · May 2

German museum to return rare Irritator dinosaur skull to Brazil

Spinosaur fossil bought by Stuttgart institution in 1991 has been the subject of a long restitution campaign

The Guardian - UK · May 2

Humpback whale ‘Timmy’ released in the North Sea after weeks stranded in Germany

The rescue came despite scientific warnings that the intervention might stress the animal

The Independent UK · May 2

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Top Republicans express concern over withdrawal of US troops from Germany – as it happened

Senator Roger Wicker and representative Mike Rogers say move risks undermining deterrence and sending wrong signal to Putin

The Guardian - US · May 2

Trump follows through on threats as he announces significant troop withdrawal from Germany

Trump had earlier threatened to pull some US troops from Germany after Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed his disapproval with the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has upended the Middle East and caused a global oil price crisis.

Euronews · May 2

Made in China, engineered in Germany: Inside Xiaomi's EV push ahead of planned 2027 Europe entry

Xiaomi is expanding its electric vehicle line-up as it prepares to enter Europe in 2027. The company has opened an R&D centre in Munich and is adapting its vehicles to European regulations and customer preferences.

Euronews · May 2

‘A sense of dread’: Europe’s first climate migrants live in constant fear of extreme weather

“Everyone has gone mad after the storm. It’s a form of collective PTSD,” says one Greek villager faced with relocation.

Euronews · May 2

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Hope out of chaos: how the dark era of Trump is creating a new approach to global politics

There is cautious optimism that ‘a majority of multilateralists’ may be able to enduringly reshape global alliances

The Guardian - UK · May 2

Trump news at a glance: US troops to be pulled from Germany as president’s feud with Nato allies intensifies

Pentagon says withdrawal is expected to be completed over the next six to 12 months – key US politics stories from Friday, 1 May at a glance

The Guardian - US · May 2

US to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year, the Pentagon said on Friday, in the latest rift in transatlantic ties over the Mideast war.

Radio France Internationale · May 1

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months

The Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next 6-12 months

The Independent UK · May 1

Trump to pull thousands of troops from Germany amid rift with Chancellor Merz

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The Independent UK · May 1

‘Failure to provide support’: US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid widening Iran war rift

The Pentagon is withdrawing approximately 5,000 US troops from Germany, a move signaling heightened tensions with European allies over the Iran conflict. This decision follows sharp criticism from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding Iran negotiations. The drawdown aims to return US troop levels in Europe to pre-Ukraine war figures, reflecting…

The Times of India · May 1

Trump orders US to pull thousands of troops out of Germany after row with Merz

A senior Pentagon official said recent rhetoric from Germany was ‘unhelpful’

The Independent UK · May 1

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Euronews · May 1

France and Germany send firefighters to help battle woodland blazes in Netherlands

Many of the fires, which broke out on Wednesday and Thursday, were raging in land used for military training, including an artillery range, in the south.

The Independent UK · May 1

Eurovision Song Contest 2026: How to watch the semi-final in Vienna

This year’s Eurovision grand final will take place in Vienna, Austria in what will be the contest’s 70th edition. There are 35 countries competing in total. There are two semi-finals and these will take place on Tuesday 12 May and Thursday 14 May. The top 10 countries from each semi…

The Independent UK · May 1

Beer, music and shouts of 'Hau-Ruck' as a Bavarian village raises its new maypole

In Kühbach, in southern Germany, villagers celebrate a centuries-old tradition by raising a maypole

The Independent UK · May 1

Trump is now dealing with an irate, tough Germany. Here’s why

ANALYSIS: Friedrich Merz calling out Trump’s foreign policy is an effort to get the US president to think less about Vladimir Putin and protect America’s allies, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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International Business Times · May 1

Trump Also Considering Removing Troops From Two Other European Countries: 'Why Shouldn't I?'

President Donald Trump said he is also considering removing troops from Italy and Spain, again criticizing NATO allies for what he sees as their lack of help during the war in Iran.

The Guardian - UK · May 1

First Thing: Trump doubles down on rift with Germany, Italy and Spain amid war on Iran

The US president has criticised the German chancellor and raised the prospect of pulling US troops from Italy and Spain. Plus, 10 lessons on ending the fossil fuel era

The Guardian - UK · May 1

Chess: England fail to win senior team world medals for first time in five years

USA retained the world 50+ title, while Germany-Lasker SGK won the 65+ equivalent, with England fourth in both events

Euronews · May 1

Trump mulls US troop cuts in Italy and Spain over Iran war row

The Guardian - UK · May 1

Germany’s climate U-turn is the worst possible response to the oil shock

Prices at the pump have leapt since the start of the conflict – but clinging to fossil fuels will only prolong the pain, says Berlin-based journalist Tania Roettger

The Times of India · May 1

'Why shouldn’t I?': Trump escalates pressure on Nato allies, signals troop cuts in Italy, Spain over Iran conflict

President Trump is considering reducing US troop presence in Italy and Spain, citing their lack of support for the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz efforts. This move signals a widening rift with European allies over military objectives and burden-sharing within Nato.

The Guardian - US · May 1

Trump news at a glance: president doubles down on rift with Germany’s chancellor

Trump also said he may consider pulling US troops from bases in Italy and Spain, after being prompted by rightwing reporter – key US politics stories from Thursday 30 April

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