Germany

  • 2 mins

Second Ukrainian suspect arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream sabotage

German prosecutors announced Wednesday the arrest of a second Ukrainian suspect in connection with the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, marking a major step forward in one of Europe's most politically sensitive investigations.

  • 2 mins

Germany condemns Ben-Gvir, drops opposition to EU sanctions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's call for nightly killings in Gaza as "inhumane" and in violation of international law, as Berlin signaled a shift in its stance on EU sanctions against the…

German investment in U.S. drops to 3-year low in H1

German companies sharply reduced their direct investment in the United States during the first half of 2026, with capital flows dropping to the lowest level since 2023 as trade-policy uncertainty under the Trump administration continues to weigh on transatlantic business…

  • 3 mins

U.S. intel links Russia to explosive drone at German airport

U.S. intelligence has assessed that an explosive-laden drone discovered at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport this week is linked to the Russian government, according to The Wall Street Journal News Corp, which cited U.S. officials familiar with the intelligence assessments. The finding…

July PMI data show China, France weakening as Germany gains

Manufacturing purchasing managers' data released on Monday revealed a fragmented global industrial landscape in July, with expansion in some major economies contrasting sharply with renewed weakness in others. China's factory sector slowed to a four-month low, France slipped back into…

France and Germany both post Q2 growth amid trade headwinds

Europe's two largest economies each grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026, according to official data released on Thursday, offering a measured sign of resilience as the continent contends with the economic fallout from the Iran war and…

BMW to cut 8,000 jobs worldwide by end of 2027

BMW Bayerische Motoren Werke AG announced on Wednesday a voluntary severance programme that will eliminate around 8,000 positions worldwide by the end of 2027, making it the last major German automaker to launch a large-scale workforce reduction amid mounting pressures…

Germany issues wanted notice after deadly Berlin Pride van attack

German authorities on Sunday issued a wanted notice for a 21-year-old suspect identified as Abdul B. after a white van plowed into a crowd near Berlin's Pride festival late Saturday night, killing one woman and injuring at least 16 others…

German bond yields hit 2011 highs as oil tops $100

German government bond yields held near levels not seen since 2011 on Friday as crude oil's surge past $100 a barrel this week renewed fears of persistent inflation across the eurozone, pressuring fixed-income markets and raising the cost of capital…

Ukraine’s Patriot missiles likely to be built in Germany

President Donald Trump's announcement this week that the United States would grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles drew widespread attention at the NATO summit in Ankara. But according to Reuters, the missiles will not be manufactured inside…

VW board blocks plan to cut 100,000 jobs, close plants

Volkswagen's supervisory board voted against CEO Oliver Blume's proposal to cut up to 100,000 jobs and close four German factories, with labor representatives defeating the plan 12 to seven at a meeting on Thursday in Wolfsburg, according to Reuters.

Germany, France confirm sharp inflation drops in June

Germany's federal statistics office on Friday confirmed that consumer prices rose 2.3% year-on-year in June 2026, down from 2.6% in May, while the EU-harmonised rate came in at 2.4%. In France, INSEE confirmed annual inflation at 1.8% on a national…

Paraguay upsets Germany on penalties at World Cup

Paraguay pulled off one of the tournament's most dramatic upsets on Monday, eliminating four-time champion Germany on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw through extra time in the Round of 32 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Ecuador rallies past Germany 2-1 to reach World Cup knockout stage

Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute on Thursday to send Ecuador into the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 comeback victory over Germany at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New…

Germany reaches World Cup knockout round for first time since 2014

Substitute Deniz Undav struck twice in the second half, including a 94th-minute winner, to complete a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday and send Germany into the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in 12…

Undav’s stoppage-time double lifts Germany past Ivory Coast at World Cup

Thousands of fans packed Toronto Stadium on Saturday for a Group E showdown between Germany and Ivory Coast, the city's third FIFA World Cup match of the 2026 tournament. Germany secured a dramatic 2-1 victory thanks to a stoppage-time winner…

Google to appeal German ruling holding it liable for AI Overviews

Alphabet's Google announced on Friday that it will appeal a German court ruling that holds the company legally liable for false claims generated by its AI Overviews feature, in a case the company says could have broad implications for artificial…

Germany proposes €70B NATO military aid pledge for Ukraine

NATO allies are discussing a new €70 billion military funding commitment for Ukraine that could be announced at the alliance's summit in Ankara on July 7–8, according to Politico, citing four NATO diplomats.

Putin says war ‘coming to an end’ as Germany rejects his peace mediator

Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters on Saturday that he believes the war in Ukraine is "approaching its end," hours after presiding over the most diminished Victory Day parade in Moscow in nearly two decades — one that for the…

Germany sweeps Olympic two-man bobsled podium for second Games in a row

Johannes Lochner finally has his Olympic gold medal.

Germany wins fourth straight Olympic luge team relay gold

Germany's undefeated streak in the Olympic luge team relay continued Thursday at the Milano Cortina Games, as the powerhouse squad captured its fourth consecutive gold medal in the event with a track record time of 3 minutes, 41.672 seconds at…

Ancient German graves reveal dog tooth bags used by mothers

Recent archaeological excavations in Germany have unearthed remarkable bags adorned with hundreds of dog teeth dating back 4,500 years, offering unprecedented insights into the fashions and social status of women from the Neolithic Corded Ware culture, with evidence suggesting these…

Historians debunk Germany’s beloved Frederick potato myth

Generations of Germans have grown up believing Frederick the Great introduced the potato to their country, but historians are pushing back against one of the nation's most enduring historical myths. The story of the cunning Prussian king who used reverse…