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Mayor in western Germany in intensive care after stabbing
The newly elected mayor of a town in western Germany was in a critical condition after being found with multiple stab wounds on Tuesday, authorities said. Iris Stalzer, 57, dragged herself back into her house after being stabbed around ...
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Germany Marks a Decade Since Migrant Wave with Divisions, Success Stories, and Political Shifts
Ten years after more than a million asylum seekers entered the country, Germany balances integration successes with social strain and a rising far-right
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Germany to Loosen Debt Brake in Historic Shift to Boost Defence Spending
Plans to raise military expenditure spur market rallies across Europe, signaling a major shift in fiscal policy.
The forthcoming election represents a pivotal opportunity for German citizens to choose a change that genuinely aligns with their interests and ensures a more robust future.
The critical question is: Will German voters take advantage of this chance to initiate the significant change that Germany urgently requires, or will they once more back a coalition that consistently undermines the German working class t...
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Angela Merkel's Intervention Sparks Debate in Germany's Election Campaign
Merkel criticizes CDU's shift towards far-right support, exposing deep internal divisions ahead of the February election.
Sebastian Kurz Blames Merkel for Far-Right AfD Rise in Germany
Former Austrian Chancellor links Merkel's migration policies to AfD's surge in German politics ahead of February election.
Germany's Election Race Turns Tense as AfD Gains Ground and Merkel Intervenes
German conservatives face internal rifts and a rising far-right as the Feb. 23 election nears, with Merkel's critique and AfD's support reshaping the political landscape.
Elon Musk's Support for AfD Sparks Controversy: A Clash of Ideals in German Politics
Musk's controversial endorsement of the far-right AfD has ignited a fierce political debate in Germany, highlighting the tension between his global influence and European political norms.
Germany Braces for Political Turbulence: The Race to Lead in 2025
As Scholz’s Coalition Crumbles, German Parties Jostle for Power in a Highly Unpredictable Election
Elon Musk's Impact on Worldwide Politics and Space Advancements
Harmonizing Technological Leadership with Diplomatic Dialogue
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SPD Renominates Olaf Scholz Despite Low Approval Ratings
Germany Braces for a Competitive Election as Scholz Faces Challenges
Angela Merkel's View on the Potential Return of Donald Trump
Perspectives of the Former German Chancellor on Trump and Multilateralism
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US Federal Reserve Chief Tricked By Russian Pranksters Posing As Zelensky
Apparently thinking he was speaking to Zelenskiy, the video shows Powell answering questions on topics ranging from the outlook for inflation to the Russian central bank.
Germany ends nuclear era as last reactors power down
Germany switched off its last three nuclear reactors on Saturday, exiting atomic power even as it seeks to wean itself off fossil fuels and manage an energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine.
As Germany ends nuclear era, activist says there is still more to do
Heinz Smital was a 24-year-old nuclear physics researcher when he first saw how far nuclear contamination could spread after the Chornobyl disaster in 1986.
Germany winds down its last nuclear plants
Germany began winding down its three remaining nuclear power plants Saturday as part of a long-planned transition toward renewable energy, drawing cheers from environmentalists who campaigned for the move.
Germany's main opposition leader calls for European coalition on China ties
Germany's main opposition leader on Friday called for Berlin to involve key allies in negotiations with China as part of a rethink of ties with Beijing that reflected a global "paradigm shift" in security and foreign policy.
King Charles praises Ukraine support on state visit to Germany
King Charles III has paid tribute to Germany's "extraordinary hospitality" towards Ukrainian refugees during his first state visit as monarch.
Criticism of Kate Forbes not about faith, John Swinney says
Criticism of Kate Forbes over her views on issues such as gay marriage has nothing to do with faith, Scotland's deputy first minister has said.
Spy at UK's Berlin embassy jailed for selling secrets to Russia
A spy at Berlin's British embassy, who sold secrets to Russia and was caught in an undercover MI5 sting, has been jailed for 13 years and two months.
Germany To Grant 3-Month Emergency Visas To Turkey, Syria Quake Survivors
"This is emergency aid," German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser told daily newspaper Bild.
On the hunt for Vladimir Putin’s ex-wife and her Ironman husband
Since her marriage to the Russian president fell apart, Lyudmila Ocheretnaya and her partner have accumulated millions of euros in European real estate.
Davos 2023: the gossip, the parties and the Zelenskys
As the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum comes to a close, Anne McElvoy shares a behind-the-scenes look at the most in-demand party guests, and what everyone’s really talking about
Wirecard: Germany's biggest fraud trial to start underground
The once publicly listed company worth billions had Angela Merkel lobbying on its behalf.
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Mark Zuckerberg Pulls Back From Metaverse After $70 Billion Loss as Meta Shifts Priorities to AI
Nvidia CEO Says U.S. Data-Center Builds Take Years while China ‘Builds a Hospital in a Weekend’
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The Disregard for a Europe ‘in Danger of Erasure,’ the Shift Toward Russia: Trump’s Strategic Policy Document
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UK data-regulator demands urgent clarity on racial bias in police facial-recognition systems
Labour Uses Biscuits to Explain UK Debt — MPs Lean Into Social Media to Reach New Audiences
German President Lays Wreath at Coventry as UK-Germany Reaffirm Unity Against Russia’s Threat
UK Inquiry Finds Putin ‘Morally Responsible’ for 2018 Novichok Death — London Imposes Broad Sanctions on GRU
India backs down on plan to mandate government “Sanchar Saathi” app on all smartphones
King Charles Welcomes German President Steinmeier to UK in First State Visit by Berlin in 27 Years
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UK Government to Significantly Limit Jury Trials in England and Wales
U.S. and U.K. Seal Drug-Pricing Deal: Britain Agrees to Pay More, U.S. Lifts Tariffs
UK Postpones Decision Yet Again on China’s Proposed Mega-Embassy in London
Head of UK Budget Watchdog Resigns After Premature Leak of Reeves’ Budget Report
Car-sharing giant Zipcar to exit UK market by end of 2025
Reports of Widespread Drone Deployment Raise Privacy and Security Questions in the UK
UK Signals Security Concerns Over China While Pursuing Stronger Trade Links
Google warns of AI “irrationality” just as Gemini 3 launch rattles markets
Top Consultancies Freeze Starting Salaries as AI Threatens ‘Pyramid’ Model
Macron Says Washington Pressuring EU to Delay Enforcement of Digital-Regulation Probes Against Meta, TikTok and X
UK’s DragonFire Laser Downs High-Speed Drones as £316m Deal Speeds Naval Deployment
UK Chancellor Rejects Claims She Misled Public on Fiscal Outlook Ahead of Budget
Starmer Defends Autumn Budget as Finance Chief Faces Accusations of Misleading Public Finances
EU Firms Struggle with 3,000-Hour Paperwork Load — While Automakers Fear De Facto 2030 Petrol Car Ban
White House launches ‘Hall of Shame’ site to publicly condemn media outlets for alleged bias
UK Budget’s New EV Mileage Tax Undercuts Case for Plug-In Hybrids
UK Government Launches National Inquiry into ‘Grooming Gangs’ After US Warning and Rising Public Outcry
Taylor Swift Extends U.K. Chart Reign as ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ Hits Six Weeks at No. 1
250 Still Missing in the Massive Fire, 94 Killed. One Day After the Disaster: Survivor Rescued on the 16th Floor
Trump: National Guard Soldier Who Was Shot in Washington Has Died; Second Soldier Fighting for His Life
UK Chancellor Reeves Defends Tax Rises as Essential to Reduce Child Poverty and Stabilise Public Finances
No Evidence Found for Claim That UK Schools Are Shifting to Teaching American English
European Powers Urge Israel to Halt West Bank Settler Violence Amid Surge in Attacks
"I Would Have Given Her a Kidney": She Lent Bezos’s Ex-Wife $1,000 — and Received Millions in Return
European States Approve First-ever Military-Grade Surveillance Network via ESA
UK to Slash Key Pension Tax Perk, Targeting High Earners Under New Budget
UK Government Announces £150 Annual Cut to Household Energy Bills Through Levy Reforms
UK Court Hears Challenge to Ban on Palestine Action as Critics Decry Heavy-Handed Measures
Investors Rush Into UK Gilts and Sterling After Budget Eases Fiscal Concerns
UK to Raise Online Betting Taxes by £1.1 Billion Under New Budget — Firms Warn of Fallout
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Warner Music Group Drops Suit Against Suno, Launches Licensed AI-Music Deal
HP to Cut up to 6,000 Jobs Globally as It Ramps Up AI Integration
MediaWorld Sold iPad Air for €15 — Then Asked Customers to Return Them or Pay More
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