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Germany's oldest party, the center-left SPD, is in a difficult position following its success in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state election
Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has vowed to press ahead with controversial reforms, but resistance is mounting within his coalition partner, the SPD. How much dissent can a gover…
Munich and Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr – Germany's two remaining Olympic candidates
Munich or the Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr region? Germany aims to host the Olympic Games again. Just two candidates are left after Berlin pulled out at the last minute.
El Nino explained: How the weather pattern affects hurricanes and tropical storms
From drought to major floods and extreme heat, El Nino will have a huge impact on the world's weather. In the Atlantic, it could mean a season without hurricanes.
China's new travel rules unsettle tech giants and talent
Beijing is locking the gates to stop expertise and capital in strategic industries from fleeing. The country accused of industrial-scale intellectual property theft now fears the …
Germany news: Call to scrap once-a-day gas price rises
The ADAC motoring association says a once-a-day rule on gas price changes has failed to help drivers' wallets. Entry-level jobs are becoming scarcer, making things hard for those …
Young Berliners vote overwhelmingly for socialist Left Party
Berlin's young voters overwhelmingly supported the victorious socialist Left Party. Are the young more radical? Or are the election results just a reflection of current German pol…
Living in the shadow of LA's hidden oil wells
Many lifelong residents of Los Angeles have health impacts from growing up close to oil extraction. Now, the city is trying to close down the worst offenders, but it's an enormous…
Could we see MMA at the Olympics?
Mixed martial arts has made its debut at the Asian Games this week. It takes the sport closer to the Olympics, but there are doubts about the next step — and the influence of the …
Male infertility is 'grossly underreported'
It's not all on women anymore — doctors do test men for sperm count and motility. But still too few men get checked, possibly due to a misconception that a healthy sex life means …
Will Germany have enough gas this winter amid energy supply crunch?
Germany's gas storage sites are far less full than in recent years. Officials say supplies are secure, but analysts warn that a cold winter or import disruptions could push prices…
Germany news: VW to step up cost-cutting program
Volkswagen's chief says the carmaker will accelerate its streamlining measures as workers protest. The Israeli ambassador says the Left Party win in Berlin polls poses a risk to t…
How will Germany's Merz respond after crushing state election results and losses to the far right?
Germany's far-right AfD and the socialist Left Party gained ground in recent state elections, while the centrist parties lost support. The biggest loser is Chancellor Friedrich Me…
Princess Diana's brother makes explosive claims about royals in new memoir
Here are some of the key revelations from Charles Earl Spencer's highly anticipated memoir "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister." It has already provoked Buckingham Palace to react.
Germany news: Trial starts of ex-Transport Minister Scheuer
Former Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer is being tried for perjury related to a failed car toll scheme. And cherry farmers have brought in a bumper harvest.
Germany's car crisis: Can the 35-hour workweek survive?
German carmakers want employees to work 40 hours instead of the current 35 without extra pay, arguing it would improve competitiveness. Unions strongly oppose the proposal and vie…
Germany faces energy tax losses as EV sales rise
The rapid shift to electric vehicles in Germany is cutting fuel tax revenue for the government. As EV sales surge, policymakers face growing pressure to find new ways to fund road…
Summer of 2026 broke records in Europe, and caused deaths
The summer of 2026 was not only the hottest on record in Europe, it also saw a record number of people die. More than 16,000 are thought to have died because of the heat in German…
Oktoberfest 2026: Everything you need to know
This year, AI will be used to manage overcrowded situations. Find all the numbers surrounding the fest — including the price of water!
Rebels, workers, radicals: The making of 'Red Berlin'
Bloody May, student sit-ins and the squatter movement: Berlin has long been a hotbed for working-class organizing and radical left-wing politics.
Women's football in Germany booming, but still much to do
Women's football is growing rapidly, particularly in Germany. Nevertheless, equal pay and investment remain major talking points.
Strait of Hormuz attacks spill oil into Persian Gulf
As war disrupts one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, satellite images reveal that oil is spreading toward protected coral reefs and mangrove forests.
Dual citizenship means Germany now in competition for talent
Coach Jürgen Klopp has named several players to his first Germany squad who are eligible to play for other countries. Some still aren't committed to playing for thje national team…
Beethoven and Andy Warhol: Rebel icons on show in Bonn
The new exhibition "Beethoven by Warhol" at the Beethoven House in Bonn presents the pop artist's late masterpiece: a picture of Ludwig van Beethoven. The exhibition shares the st…
VAR's mission creep a problem for football
After a decade of use, questions around VAR in football are louder than ever. Has the technology strayed too far from its remit?
Alexander Ovechkin backs Putin party in campaign video
Ice hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin has lent Vladimir Putin's party a helping hand in its parliamentary election campaign. That's in keeping with a pattern of support by an athle…
Klopp wants Germany's football team to 'reclaim the flag'
Jürgen Klopp, Germany's new head coach, says he wants his team to reclaim pride in being German after recent political developments.
Jews once lived lived here: When houses tell stories
Time and again, residents tracing the history of their homes discover the lives of Jewish predecessors who fled or were deported amid stories of suffering and loss.
Jürgen Klopp's first Germany squad includes 44 players
Germany's new head coach Jürgen Klopp has named a huge squad for his first four games, splitting them into two groups. A host of new faces is included.
Saint, sinner or feminist icon: How Mary Magdalene's image evolved through time
From "Apostle of the Apostles" to prostitute, Mary Magdalene has been assigned a wide variety of roles, as a new exhibition shows.
How climate change worsened Nepal's deadly mountain collapse
A glacier and rock collapse in Nepal killed nearly 1,400 people and left thousands missing. Scientists say decades of warming helped set the disaster in motion.