Hamas terror suspect guilty of wounding bailiff over wife’s unpaid parking fines
Germany-born Mohammed Alfatih, also known as Mohammed Naim, is reported to have acted as a bodyguard to the leader of Hamas.
Germany-born Mohammed Alfatih, also known as Mohammed Naim, is reported to have acted as a bodyguard to the leader of Hamas.
The Berlin-born performer had a gift for languages that took her to Hollywood, landing roles alongside Peter Sellers, Dick Van Dyke and Paul Newman Elke Sommer, the prolific German star of the Pink Panther film A Shot in the Dark, early...
Sommer died at home in Bel Air, in Los Angeles, on Wednesday, her stepson Sebastian Walther told the German outlet Bild.
Elke Sommer, known for her roles in 1960s Hollywood films, has died at the age of 85. She was a prominent figure in comedies and espionage movies, working with major stars like Paul Newman. Sommer was born Elke...
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Elke Sommer, the German actor known for her roles in 1960s Hollywood comedies and espionage films, has died at 85
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Protests led by young people were largely peaceful through the day, but reports about looting and rioting in the evening, especially in Frankfurt, overshadowed the spirit of the demonstrations. Covered by 18 outlets: 4 lean left, 11 are...
The organizers of Germany's Gen Z protests wanted to focus attention on education, living costs and government spending priorities. Instead, violence and looting in cities including Frankfurt dominated headlines...
Wave of discontent sweeps Europe... (Third column, 5th story, link ) Related stories: German rioters loot shops... French cops firebombed...
Rioters loot stores in Frankfurt amid living costs protest
Rioters in Germany looted shops and allegedly stole guns, while protesters in Lisbon clashed with officers in the early hours of the morning.
Friedrich Merz, who is visiting Seoul, said North Korea is putting Europe's security at risk by sending soldiers to fight for Russia in Ukraine. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the Ukrainian president is due to arrive in Germany around...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he does not expect big changes to come out of Washington despite the Democrats’ electoral gains in the midterm election.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects US President Donald Trump to keep bypassing Congress despite midterm losses.
The midterm election results came as no surprise to Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He said much of the outcome had been foreseeable. He pointed out the US president’s strong constitutional powers, arguing that...
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Ministers have threatened tough penalties for looters after violence erupted in Frankfurt and other cities at the weekend after a series of cost-of-living protests. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 are centre.
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Germany blames infiltrators as Gen Z protests turn violent CNN German ministers vow tough response to Frankfurt riots and looting Reuters Shops looted as German cost-of-living protests turn violent BBC German rioters...
A new authoritarianism study has revealed a new low in satisfaction levels with the functioning of German democracy. Meanwhile, the Bundeswehr has banned Chinese-made drones. DW has more.
Only 1/3 of Germans satisfied with state of democracy... (Third column, 9th story, link )
Boris Pistorius called on other countries to increase their contributions to Ukraine's air defenses, adding that the issue would be discussed at the next Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in mid-November.
Germany can no longer donate US-made Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine out of its own stocks, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has said
Germany warns politicians and public figures of possible iPhone spyware attacks after Apple issues security alerts, prompting authorities to investigate.
The spyware attacks were first reported on October 30 by cybersecurity researcher Costin Raiu, who noted that they were unrelated to the previous round of incidents, for which Apple issued alerts in August. According...
Clashes broke out at night in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne and Leipzig.
French-inspired leftist riots have broken out in Germany, with police coming under attack in cities including Frankfurt and Hamburg as darkness descended on the country.
A sweeping reform to Germany's intelligence services could allow spies to sabotage threats abroad and use AI to analyze intelligence data. But why does Germany need these powers now? And how far will its secret services be able to go?...
Germany is taking the gloves off. Intelligence agencies are getting new powers to fight cyberattacks, sabotage and foreign interference. Supporters call it a necessary response to hybrid threats. Critics fear it could come at the cost...
The budget committee in the Bundestag worked into the night to sign off on next year's spending plans. These include levels of new debt only eclipsed once, at the height of the COVID pandemic. DW has more.
Germany: Half Of All People Convicted In Bavaria Was A Foreigner Last Year Via Remix News , Foreigners make up an incredible share of the people convicted of a crime in the German state of Bavaria, considered one of the wealthiest...
The German science company is forecasting 2026 net sales of €21.5 billion to €21.9 billion after 5.1% organic sales growth in the quarter
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Police in southwestern Germany launched major early-morning operations against a biker gang. The state of Baden-Württemberg is outlawing three of its chapters. Meanwhile, unions are planning more strikes. Follow DW.
Die Linke came first in the elections to the capital's parliament, which is also a federal state, winning 25.7% of the vote and 45 of the 153 seats, marking a political upheaval in Berlin.
The German government says its military will stop using Chinese-made drones for training purposes and replace them with German or other European models
Western military forces increasingly worried Chinese-made technology could send sensitive information to Beijing Germany has banned commercially available Chinese-made drones from its military bases and training grounds due to...
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In total, workers took an average of 15 days off per year due to sickness. Meanwhile, carneval season is beginning in the Rhineland. DW has more.
Record renewable energy growth is driving climate progress in some countries, but Germany and many major emitters are falling behind.
The presidential candidate put forward by the conservative bloc has said she won't meet with the far-right AfD. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz is set to host Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar. DW has more.
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"Providing this support is an indivisible responsibility shared by us all," Merz said.
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Germany is commemorating the Nazi-led November pogroms 88 years ago. Events are also being held to mark the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. DW has more.
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The executive committee of the German chancellor's CDU party is expected to finalize its nomination for the country's president. DW has more.
An appearance by Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi is expected to trigger demonstrations in Frankfurt. Meanwhile, Germany's defense minister says he believes military conscription will not be needed. DW has more.
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Two people have died after a small plane crashed onto Germany's A2 highway near Magdeburg. The crash closed the Hannover-bound lanes on a major east-west route, with no road vehicles reported to be involved.
Four members of the banned far-right "Kingdom of Germany" are on trial for belonging to a criminal organization. Meanwhile, a new study warns data centers could lead to water stress in Germany. Follow DW for more.
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Political debate about the recent Gen Z riots have raised the question: Can Germany talk about problems with integration without putting entire groups of people under suspicion?
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The memory of six million murdered Jews has become part of Germany's national identity. Yet the solemn promise of “Never again” is all too often followed by the familiar words “We strongly condemn.”