Five charged over Matthew Perry’s death

Five people have been charged in the drug-related death of Matthew Perry last year, police say, including two doctors and the actor’s personal assistant.
Police said on Thursday that their investigation, launched in May, uncovered a “broad underground criminal network” of drug suppliers who distributed…[Read more]

Ukraine’s surprise advance into Russia a dilemma for Biden

Washington is absorbing the impact of Ukraine’s lightning assault into Russia’s Kursk region as the scale of President Zelensky’s bold gamble emerges.

US officials are assessing how the incursion might reshape the political and military dynamics of the war, as well as the impli…[Read more]

Can Kamala Harris help Democrats regain lost Black votes?

Some Black voters have gravitated away from the Democrats in recent years, but will Kamala Harris be able to pull them back?

Barely a week after President Joe Biden dropped out of the United States presidential race, his deputy Kamala Harris emerged as his replacement atop the Democratic…[Read more]

Harris tells pro-Palestine protesters ‘now is time for ceasefire’ in Gaza

People chanted ‘free, free Palestine’ during Democratic presidential candidate’s speech at Arizona rally.

United States Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has told pro-Palestine protesters who interrupted her campaign rally in Arizona that now is the time for…[Read more]

Olympics: USA rack up relay golds; Barshim bows out with high jump bronze

USA win both 4x400m relay and men’s 100m hurdles finals for their 14 athletics medal at Paris Olympics 2024.

The United States have won their eighth consecutive Olympic women’s 4×400-metre relay crown to clinch the country’s 14th track and field gold medal of the Paris…[Read more]

Germany’s most beautiful bike paths

Discover Germany’s scenic landscapes and cities by bike. The road network is extensive and well laid-out. Here are a few tips.

Altmühltal Cycle Route
The perfect route for beginner bicycle travellers: the Altmühl is considered one of the slowest-flowing rivers in Germany, and the 250-kilometre cycle path a…[Read more]

Pistorius in Manila: closer cooperation agreed on armaments and training

Current information about Germany’s foreign policy and foreign relations.

Pistorius in Manila: closer cooperation agreed on armaments and training
Manila (dpa/BMVg/d.de) – Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has met Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for talks to dis…[Read more]

German court convicts activist for leading ‘from the river to the sea’ chant

Judge says phrase ‘denied right of Israel to exist’ but woman’s lawyer says ruling is a defeat for free speech

A Berlin court has convicted a pro-Palestinian activist of condoning a crime for leading a chant of the slogan “from the river to the sea, Palestine w…[Read more]

India vs Germany hockey, Paris 2024 Olympics semi-final – where to watch IND vs GER /strong>

The India vs Germany hockey Olympic semi-final will be live streamed and telecast in India. T…[Read more]

Putin warns US against deploying long-range missiles in Germany

Russian leader says Washington risks triggering cold war-style missile crisis and promises to respond in kind

Vladimir Putin has warned the US that if Washington deploys long-range missiles in Germany from 2026, Russia will station similar missiles within striking distance of the…[Read more]

Questions surround German man sentenced to death in Belarus

A German man who has been sentenced to death in Belarus for terrorism has been shown in a heavily choreographed interview on state-controlled television, apparently confessing to planting explosives near a railway line.
There is no direct evidence of that in the 16-minute video for which…[Read more]

‘Fake news’: FO denies report of Germany handing over suspects involved in consulate attack

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Sunday denied authenticity in the report circulating on social media about Germany handing over of those involved in the attack on Pakistani consulate in Frankfurt.

When asked whether the suspects involved in the…[Read more]

Germany ‘blocking’ medical treatment for Palestinian children from Gaza

Around 40 medical facilities agreed to treat children from Gaza in Germany and cover the costs, but reports say the foreign and interior ministries have hindered their efforts.

German aid organisations have accused the government of blocking much-needed medical help for…[Read more]

The German government owns around $2 billion in bitcoin — and it’s freaking out crypto investors

For weeks now, Germany’s government has been selling hundreds of millions of dollars worth of bitcoin — and it’s been a key factor behind the cryptocurrency’s intense sell-off.

Last month, the German government began selling bitcoin from a wallet op…[Read more]

Missing American teen who left cruise ship at German port found safe in a city more than 100 miles away

Aydin Brown, 14, was found safe Saturday night in Brandenburg, police in the city of Rostock said. He had been missing since Thursday morning.

A 14-year-old American boy missing for three days after he walked away from a Caribbean Princess…[Read more]

German defense minister says military budget gap ‘annoying’

Germany’s defense minister has voiced irritation after his ministry received less funding than he had hoped.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on Monday expressed his dissatisfaction with the outcome of the budget negotiations for the country’s defense budget.

A coalition deal on…[Read more]

England and Germany fans clash in Dusseldorf after host nation’s exit – reports

Thousands of England supporters are in the German city ahead of Saturday’s Euro 2024 quarter-final with Switzerland.

England and Germany fans were involved in clashes in Dusseldorf on Friday night, according to reports.

Thousands of England supporters are in the G…[Read more]