Suedlink – transporting renewable energy to the south

Construction begins in Bavaria on the final stage of this major power infrastructure project.

A ceremonial event in Bavaria has marked the start of construction work on the final and southernmost sections of the major Suedlink project, a key component of Germany’s energy transition. From the…[Read more]

Germany sees loneliness epidemic among young people

“How do I find friends?” is the most common question German influencers get asked on social media. Loneliness has become a pressing issue in Germany, with far-reaching consequences.

Three years ago, Felix Wunnike realized he had struck a chord with young people. Whenever the business psychology…[Read more]

Passenger train derails in Germany, killing three and injuring dozens

Officials say the crash killed the train’s driver and injured at least 50 others, with 25 of them in serious condition.

A passenger train carrying 100 people has derailed in Germany, killing at least three people and wounding dozens of others, according to officials.

The c…[Read more]

Franco-German MGCS tank project speeding up, Rheinmetall CEO says

The Franco-German MGCS main battle tank project, which has stalled for years, is speeding up and has political will on both sides, Rheinmetall chief executive (RHMG.DE), opens new tab Armin Papperger said on Thursday.
“This is what politicians want, but also industry,” he told…[Read more]

Alabali Radovan visits South Africa

Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan (photo) has taken off on a trip to South Africa, aiming to deepen economic and political cooperation. “South Africa is a key partner for Germany in a world in which geopolitical tectonics are shifting,” the minister said.

She is also taking part in the G20 Development…[Read more]

German-Afghan relations under scrutiny over deportations

The German government’s policy of deporting Afghan criminals to Afghanistan relies on cooperation with the Taliban government in Kabul. The Islamists are hoping this is the first step toward diplomatic recognition.

“We have succeeded in organizing another deportation flight with convicted…[Read more]

Dems say voters were conned. Trump says it’s time to move on. Latest on Epstein conflict

Top congressional Democrats are continuing to pressure Trump officials to follow through on their long-promised release of the Epstein files. Meanwhile, the president said the files were “made up” by his rivals, and he resisted calls to simply release…[Read more]

US and Indonesia reach tariff deal

US President Donald Trump has settled on another tariff deal – this time with Indonesia.

Both Trump and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the tariffs faced by the southeast Asian country would be reduced from 32% to 19%.

Trump said this was in exchange for “full access” for American firms.

Prabowo…[Read more]

Could Trump’s tariff threats force Putin into Ukraine peace deal?

Russia’s approach is to ‘keep calm and carry on’ in the face of Trump’s threats over Ukraine war, experts say.

United States President Donald Trump threatened to impose “very severe tariffs” on Russia on Monday if a peace agreement to end the Ukraine war is not reached in th…[Read more]

Americans’ views on immigration take a massive positive swing amid Trump’s crackdown

Americans’ views on immigration took a massive positive swing this year amid President Donald Trump’s ongoing crackdown, according to new Gallup polling.

The share of Americans who thought immigration should decrease – 55% – reached a 5-year high point in 202…[Read more]

Rubio says no ‘drama or division’ in US relations with Japan

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday played down concerns about relations with key U.S. ally Japan, saying there is no “drama or division,” despite the Japanese prime minister speaking of the need for Tokyo to wean itself off U.S. dependence.
In remarks to reporters, Rubio also…[Read more]

Russia warns U.S., South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea

Relations between Russia and North Korea have been flourishing in recent years, with North Korea supplying troops and ammunitions to support Russia’s war against Ukraine.

SEOUL, South Korea — Russia’s foreign minister on Saturday warned the U.S.,…[Read more]

Trump urges immigration agents to arrest ‘THUGS’ in violent clashes

The violent clashes in a raid on a marijuana farm in Camarillo, California, came after Trump deployed the National Guard to discourage protests in Los Angeles

President Donald Trump said in a social media post he saw video showing “THUGS” throwing rocks and bricks at Imm…[Read more]

‘Hero’ dad, twin girls and riverside campers among Texas flood victims

Young attendees and staff at summer camps are among the victims of flash floods in Texas – along with teachers, a football coach, and a “hero” father who smashed open a window to free his family amid rising water.

At least 121 people have died in the disaster, according to…[Read more]

Bundestag commemorates the Srebrenica massacre

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Berlin (dpa) – 30 years after the genocide in Srebrenica, the Bundestag has commemorated the victims. “Srebrenica was the worst war crime committed on European soil since the Second World War,” said Bundestag President Julia K…[Read more]

German backpacker found alive after 12 days missing in Australian outback

Australian authorities said they found a 26-year-old German backpacker “safe and well” after she had been missing in a remote part of the country’s northwest for almost two weeks.
Carolina Wilga, who vanished on June 29 from near the outback town of Beacon, about 254 km…[Read more]

Postponed vote on top judge pitches German coalition into crisis

A planned vote on appointing three new judges to Germany’s Constitutional Court was shelved on Friday, as conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition struggled to muster a parliamentary majority for the second time in three months.
Other parties, including his Social Democrat…[Read more]

Seven people missing from massive explosion at California fireworks facility

Seven people were missing after a fire and powerful explosion leveled a commercial fireworks facility in rural northern California, authorities said on Wednesday.
Aerial footage from local news media showed the large warehouse-like building blown to pieces Tuesday…[Read more]

President Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam as major tariff deadline looms

President Donald Trump said he’s secured a trade deal with Vietnam in what would be just the second agreement Trump has made with another country ahead of a critical July 9 deadline when U.S. tariffs could skyrocket.

Full details of the deal were not immediately…[Read more]

US job growth expected to slow in June, unemployment rate forecast to rise

The U.S. labor market likely slowed further in June, with the unemployment rate expected to have edged up to more than a 3-1/2-year high of 4.3%, as economic uncertainty stemming from the Trump administration’s policies curbed hiring.
The anticipated moderation in job…[Read more]