Masked rioters smashed storefronts and looted goods late Saturday in Frankfurt, Germany amid a protest against the rising cost of living. The largely peaceful demonstrations were led by a youth initiative called “Gen Z regelt” – roughly translated to “Gen Z’s got this” – rallied in more than 30 cities “for education, health, climate protection…
A suspect has been arrested in Germany following a fire at Adolf Hitler’s mountain retreat, known as Eagle’s Nest, German police said. Authorities were alerted to a fire at the Nazi leader’s mountain residence on the peak of Obersalzberg at approximately 9:15 p.m. local time on Friday, Upper Bavaria South police said in a statement….
Brazil, Germany, India and Japan have backed a permanent African seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), calling for urgent reform of the Council to reflect contemporary geopolitical realities. The four countries, under the Group of Four (G4), made their position known in a joint statement issued after their foreign ministers met in New…
A 105-year-old man is being investigated for possible crimes committed at a Nazi prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, German prosecutors said on Thursday. “The 105-year-old suspect is thought to have been a guard at the prisoner-of-war camp Stalag 326 VI K” in the Senne region of western Germany, prosecutors told AFP in a statement….
Espionage, sabotage, cyberattacks, and covert operations are a ‘constant reality’, says Germany’s interior minister. Published On 9 Aug 20269 Aug 2026 Germany is facing daily “hybrid warfare” attacks from abroad, an official has said, days after an explosive-laden drone was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt told the local newspaper Bild am Sonntag…
South Africa and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their Strategic Partnership, with discussions focusing on expanding economic cooperation, accelerating the Just Energy Transition and addressing pressing global challenges, including conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ukraine and the Middle East. Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola hosted Germany’s…
German rail company Deutsche Bahn has paused train services across the country due to a nationwide IT disruption. All rail services have been suspended and trains are being held at stations, following a malfunction with the country’s digital railway radio network. The disruption has affected internal communication channels, a spokesperson for Deutsche Bahn said, adding…
Germany inflicted a chastening defeat on Fifa World Cup™ debutants Curaçao at Houston Stadium. The four-time world champions made an ominous start, taking the lead after Felix Nmecha combined with Florian Wirtz and steered a superb first-time finish into the far corner. The smallest nation by both size and population ever to participate in a…
Nearly 700 students from Leipzig University, in Germany, sat down last month on the square outside the college cafeteria, next to the city’s old, ruined fortifications, to vote. A sea of hands rose, holding yellow cards. The vote was almost unanimous: The student council demanded the university cease all collaboration with Israeli institutions. Recommended Stories…
In the US, two senior Republicans voice concern over President Trump’s decision to pull out 5,000 troops.
