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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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For 36 Years, He Scammed About 300 Luxury Hotels — Until He Was Caught
Britain Nationalises British Steel to Protect Scunthorpe Production and Strategic Supply
Andy Burnham Takes Labour Leadership and Prepares to Become Britain’s Seventh Prime Minister in a Decade
Tech Companies Want to Move Computing Off Your Screen and Onto Your Body
White House Teleprompter Operator Earned More Than $100,000 From Bets Linked to the President's Speeches
French Prime Minister Survives No-Confidence Vote After Controversial Budget Cuts
European Commission Opens Excessive Deficit Procedure Against France
French Senate Blocks Key Immigration Reform Measures
French Government Pushes EU Action Against Ultra-Fast Fashion Imports
French Parliament Debates Expanded Autonomy Powers for Corsica
France Reopens Autonomy Talks With New Caledonia After Months of Unrest
Bordeaux Wine Producers Seek Three Hundred Million Euro Aid Package After Export Collapse
French Farmers Block Spain Border Crossings Over Imported Food Competition
Cannes Film Festival Bans Fully Artificial Intelligence-Generated Films From Competition
TotalEnergies Shifts More Than Three Billion Euros of Green Investment From Europe to the United States
LVMH Chief Executive Bernard Arnault Presents Succession Plan for Luxury Empire
Kering Reports Fifteen Percent Revenue Drop as Chinese Luxury Demand Weakens
Sanofi Reports Positive Results From Messenger RNA Respiratory Vaccine Trials
France Places Energy Price Caps Under Review to Protect Households Through Winter
EDF Connects Two New Nuclear Reactors to France’s Electricity Grid
Mistral Secures European Commission Contract for Sovereign Artificial Intelligence Models
Renault Opens Next-Generation Electric Battery Plant in Northern France
Air France Signs Two Billion Euro Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deal to Cut Emissions
Marseille Launches Three Billion Euro Port Expansion to Strengthen Mediterranean Trade Role
French-Owned Ubisoft Announces Global Restructuring With Nearly One Thousand Job Cuts
National Railway Operator Suspends Artificial Intelligence Ticket Pricing System After Consumer Backlash
United Kingdom to Ban Sales of High-Caffeine Energy Drinks to Under-Sixteens
Home Office Designates Iranian and Russian Paramilitary Groups as National Security Threats
National Health Service Launches Housing Plan to Retain London Healthcare Workers
British Heatwave Fuels Wildfires and Emergency Evacuations in Scotland
United Kingdom and Estonia Sign Defence Agreement to Strengthen NATO’s Eastern Flank
United Kingdom Cuts Bilateral Aid to African Nations by More Than Eighty Percent
Bank of England Overhauls Banking Rules to Encourage More Lending to Businesses
United Kingdom and India Free Trade Agreement Enters Into Force, Reshaping Bilateral Economic Ties
Andy Burnham Confirmed as New Labour Leader and Prime Minister-Designate
UK Government Faces Pressure Over Extreme Heat Workplace Rules
Lewisham Council Blocks Cooperation With Home Office Immigration Enforcement
UK Parliament Investigates Growing Pressures on Scotch Whisky Industry
Teen Hackers Sentenced Over Thirty-Nine Million Pound Transport for London Cyber Attack
Ministry of Defence Acquires Scottish Fuel Terminal to Strengthen Royal Navy Operations
Bank of England Eases Rules as Economic Growth Remains Weak
Bank of England Governor Warns Andy Burnham on Britain’s Long Economic Stagnation
UK Defence Ministry Buys Scottish Fuel Terminal to Secure Naval Energy Supplies
UK Secures Access to European Defence Contracts Through Ukraine Support Deal
Bank of England Plans Easier Capital Rules to Encourage More Lending
Met Office Says England and Wales Have Already Broken Summer Heat Records
Counter-Terrorism Police Lead Investigation Into Murder of Former Minister Ann Widdecombe
UK Government Nationalises British Steel to Protect Domestic Steel Production
French National Assembly Overrides Senate to Pass Historic Assisted-Dying Legislation
Spanish Prime Minister's Wife Ordered to Stand Trial as Corruption Probes Encircle Governing Party
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