Which German cities are the most expensive for international students?

Authorities probe suspected surveillance operations in northern state of Schleswig-Holstein after similar incidents in neighboring Denmark

Multiple drones were spotted over Germany’s northern state of Schleswig-Holstein overnight, prompting an investigation into possible…[Read more]

Who is Joshua Jahn? What we know about the Dallas ICE facility shooting

One person was killed and two injured by the gunman, who also took his own life. Jahn, the suspect, was 29.

A gunman armed with a rifle opened fire on a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas on Wednesday, killing one detainee and…[Read more]

Jimmy Kimmel monologue elicits reaction from Trump Jr., Ben Stiller and people in between

Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late-night TV was watched by 6.3 million broadcast viewers, with more than 26 million views across YouTube and social media.

On Sept. 23, the Emmy-winning comedian addressed his ABC suspension following backlash over comments he…[Read more]

President Trump accuses UN of ‘triple sabotage’ after technical mishaps during visit

“This wasn’t a coincidence, this was triple sabotage at the UN,” Trump said in a social media post. “They ought to be ashamed of themselves.”

President Donald Trump was still stewing a day after experiencing multiple technical difficulties at the United N…[Read more]

Deutsche Bahn regional transport head to become CEO, sources say

Evelyn Palla, the board member in charge of regional transport at Deutsche Bahn (DBN.UL), will become the German state-owned railway operator’s new CEO, two people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.
The transport ministry and Deutsche Bahn declined to comment.

Palla, who…[Read more]

Germany updates: AfD tops poll with highest support ever

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party tops the poll with the highest support ever. Meanwhile, Kenyan athletes won both the men’s and women’s races at the Berlin Marathon. DW has the latest from Germany.

Dortmund: 400 football fans brawl in organized fight

Around 400 football…[Read more]

Delays continue at Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports after alleged cyber-attack

Airlines reverted to manual check-in from Friday after service provider hit by ‘cyber-related incident’

Delays continue at Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports after alleged cyber-attack
Airlines reverted to manual check-in from Friday after service pro…[Read more]

Kamala Harris begins ‘107 Days’ book promo with Rachel Maddow interview

Maddow announced that the former vice president will sit down Monday, Sept. 22 for the first news interview since…[Read more]

Donald Trump’s second UK state visit: Here’s what we know

On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump will arrive in the UK for an unprecedented second state visit to the UK.

Trump, who will be accompanied by his wife Melania, was hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II in June 2019.

What is a state visit?

A state visit is a formal trip to the UK by…[Read more]

Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin faces initial court hearing, formal charges in Utah

The trade school student suspected of assassinating right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university was due in court on Tuesday to face formal charges, appearing by video feed from jail for his first public appearance since the shooting.
Tyler…[Read more]

New Polish President’s inaugural visit to Berlin

The new Polish President Karol Nawrocki has arrived in Berlin for his inaugural visit. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier received his Polish counterpart with military honours outside Bellevue Palace. A meeting with Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz for talks is the next item on Mr…[Read more]

Merz’s CDU wins election in key German state, as support for AfD surges

Nationalist AfD nearly triples share of vote in local polls in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia, preliminary results show.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservative party has won local elections in the country’s most populous state, while the far-right Alter…[Read more]

Germany updates: Nord Stream suspect cleared for extradition

Lawyers for suspect Nord Stream saboteur Serhii K. argued at his extradition hearing that he was a soldier “following orders” during the September 26, 2022 incident and thus the “military nature of the alleged acts entails functional immunity.”

Neither K. nor his lawyers specified who…[Read more]

German carmakers, trade union jointly urge EU to drop combustion engine ban

Germany’s VDA car industry association and IG Metall metalworkers’ union on Thursday urged the European Union to drop plans to ban the production of CO2-emitting vehicles from 2035, joining a chorus of sector voices warning against the move.
VDA and the union said in a…[Read more]

Merz wants proactive spy agency to match German economic might

Germany needs its BND foreign intelligence service to operate at a level that reflects the country’s size and economic weight to deal with hybrid attacks from increasingly aggressive rivals, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday.
In a speech marking the inauguration of a new head…[Read more]

Merz: “We are and will remain ready to defend ourselves”

At a joint press conference with António Costa, president of the European Council, Germany’s Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz issued a statement about the violation of Polish NATO airspace by Russian drones. Merz said that he shared the assessment of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk “…[Read more]

Was the German pension system built to bust?

Germany is growing older and the pressure on the German pension system is increasing. The younger generation won’t be able to make up the difference, and economists think the elderly should foot the bill.

“People will always have children.” This is supposedly what Chancellor Konrad Adenauer said — h…[Read more]

Why the legacy of East Germany’s prefab housing blocks is more relevant than ever

Once considered progressive, then later derided, a new exhibition is exploring the developments’ place as part of a collective experience

Communist East Germany’s high-rise prefab residential blocks and their political and cultural impact in what was one of the b…[Read more]

Germany inaugurates Europe’s fastest computer

Europe’s fastest computer, the world’s fourth-fastest computer and the most energy-efficient computer ever -superlatives abound as Jupiter is inaugurated.

Germany’s Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Hendrik Wüst, the state premier of North Rhine-Westphalia, have inaugurated Europe’s fastest co…[Read more]

Trump’s threats loom over Chicago’s Mexican Independence Day celebrations

President Donald Trump’s plan to dispatch National Guard troops and immigration agents into Chicago has put many Latino residents on edge, prompting some to carry their U.S. passports while giving others pause about openly celebrating the upcoming Mexican Independence D…[Read more]