Germany
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Baby orangutans in India expose illegal wildlife trade as experts question a billionaire’s zoo
The discovery of five baby orangutans abandoned on a plantation in eastern India is highlighting the country’s growing role as a destination for trafficked apes
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Scottish scientists develop tiny glass chip to help telescopes study distant stars
A glass chip developed at Heriot-Watt University has been used in observations at California’s CHARA Array, combining light from multiple telescopes to study fainter stars.
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky pushes Putin for trilateral US meeting next month
Thirty blocks of flats damaged in the Ukrainian attack on the Belgorod region, local governor says
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Data centre debate heats up ahead of US midterms - here's what you need to know
Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.
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Serbia's veteran ruler Vučić concedes election to student-led protest movement
The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country's future.
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The sound of unity: Greco-German choir collaboration enthralls Berlin
Thirty-eight students from the Chios Music School joined forces with choirs and ensembles from Berlin’s Song Academy as part of German Unity Day.
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Audi boss forced to defend $4 billion Georgia plant amid German union anger
Before the project can move forward, Volkswagen's supervisory board must grant final approval for the investment
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Two storms in two days cause major disruption across northern Europe
Storms Austen and Boelo caused major disruption over the weekend across northern Europe with temporary power cuts to 150,000 homes, people in injured by falling trees and flights and ferries cancelled in several countries from Scotland to Denmark. #EuropeNews
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Storms batter Europe hitting power supplies, flights and phones
Storms battered northern Europe on Sunday cutting power to more than 150,000 homes, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and silencing phone networks.
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Volkswagen to build $4bn Audi SUV factory in US despite job cuts at home
VW investment, creating 4,500 jobs in Georgia, comes amid Trump’s damaging tariffs, intense Chinese competition and costly shift towards EVs
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Ukraine war: Drone strikes kill three in Belgorod and injure five at industrial plant
Thirty blocks of flats damaged in the Ukrainian attack on the Belgorod region, local governor says
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Audi heads to US: Trump hopes carmaker boosts election bid
Audi plans its first car plant of its own in the United States, investing billions in a new production site in the state of Georgia.
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British, French paratroopers in largest airborne drill for decades amid Russia fears
Six hundred French and British paratroopers dropped from four RAF A400M Atlas aircraft
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As the US and China form AI blocs, countries are increasingly torn between them
With the two leading AI powers, the United States and China, forming their own AI blocs, other countries are maneuvering to harness the strengths of both groupings without alienating either and risking losing out
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British, French paratroopers in largest airborne drill for decades amid Russia fears
Overall, roughly 2,500 personnel took part, which included 600 French and British paratroopers dropping from four RAF A400M Atlas aircraft
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How to watch Arsenal vs Everton: Free streams and TV channels for Premier League 2026/27
The Gunners are aiming to move level on points with leaders Manchester City
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Person in custody after fire engulfs Hitler's retreat in Bavarian Alps
The Nazi dictator used the building in summer time, and it hosted the wedding reception for Eva Braun’s sister Gretl
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Inside the Supermassive Debate Over the James Webb Telescope’s ‘Little Red Dots’
The Webb telescope sees tiny red dots everywhere. Astronomers can’t agree on what they are, but some believe they may be enormous stars with black holes inside.
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Inside Germany: Why do children have to go to school so early here?
German schools start far too early, argues journalist Tom Pugh in this week's Inside Germany column. Do you know the history behind the start-early, end-early schedule in place in Kindergartens and grade schools across the country?
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‘One in a million’ York man died after coming off his motorbike in Germany
A York father described as ‘one in a million’ died after a motorbike crash while in Germany. Stephen Boyes died on Friday, 4 September, in a hospital in the city of Koblenz, south of Cologne. He was 60. Assistant North Yorkshire coroner...
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Suspect arrested over fire at Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’ retreat in Bavaria
About 200 firefighters deployed to tackle blaze at former Nazi mountain retreat in remote part of southern Germany
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‘You need persistence’: the Norfolk couple who took on environmental regulators three times – and won
Tim and Geli Harris have spent more than a decade fighting to protect Catfield Fen, a rare wetland in the Norfolk Broads
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Fire breaks out at Hitler's mountain retreat
German police said Saturday they had detained a suspect following a fire at Adolf Hitler's mountain retreat, known as the Eagle's Nest, in the state of Bavaria.
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US and Israel are warned against launching fresh strikes on Iran
Multinational ‘anti-war bloc’ uses Istanbul summit to call for a diplomatic solution to Middle East crisis
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Trump’s justice department sues to block Senate race certification in Alaska if Republican loses – live
Preliminary lawsuit claims there could be ‘voter confusion’ about the two Dan Sullivans on the ballot, which could influence the race’s outcome in favor of the Democratic nominee, Mary Peltola
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Commission weighs best strategy for new trade talks with China
The European Commission hopes to curb Chinese imports in additional sectors in upcoming talks with Beijing while exploring new trade defence measures, though the move risks triggering retaliatory action from China.
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Barclays is latest to redirect spending toward AI as it trims its workforce
The cost of building out the infrastructure needed to satisfy booming demand for artificial intelligence is changing the way major companies allocate resources
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Berlin is to remain the national centre for figure skating
Good news for figure skating in Berlin: the national training centre will remain accredited until the end of 2030 for the time being. This will also benefit Germany’s top pairs as they prepare for the Olympics.
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EU vies to expand role in Ukraine-Russia peace talks
Brussels wants to turn the next round of trilateral peace talks betwen Ukraine, Russia and the US into a multilateral format with European representation.
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FTSE 100 slips as oil price hits five-month high
Oil and gas prices have risen strongly this week, adding to worries about high inflation weighing on economic growth around the world.
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E9X: The battery-powered passenger plane flying up to 1,000 kilometres
Flying without kerosene is no longer just a dream, with pilots being trained to fly electric planes in the Netherlands. Before long, these battery-powered planes could be carrying 90 passengers and flying distances of up to 1,000 kilometres. #MadeInEurope
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Ethiopia's Tigray rebels urged to disarm as commander vows to fight on
An official in Tigray’s federal-backed caretaker administration urged rebel fighters to disarm, hours after a rebel commander called for continued resistance following the loss of Mekelle
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OPINION: Germany is having the wrong immigration debate
Both in politics and online, the debate around immigration tends to focus on limiting 'irregular immigration'. Social researcher Andreas Herteux argues Germany should be more concerned with the skilled workers who are leaving.
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Exclusive: Leaked trove reveals extent of far-right AfD’s efforts to court Trump and Maga allies
Documents show German party’s scramble to request support after president’s 2016 election win and co-leader’s pursuit of Steve Bannon
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Ukrainian held in Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia as Merz warns of more cases
A German court has ordered a Ukrainian citizen held on suspicion of spying for Russia
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German word of the day: Saggen
For years it seemed destined to remain a relic of the early 2000s. Now it’s back on German streets, confusing parents, delighting fashion brands and giving language learners one more unexpected word to master.
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Storm Austen hits northwestern France: 161,000 homes lose power
The first major autumn storm is sweeping across northwestern France. Named Austen by UK forecasters, it brings violent gusts, disrupts transport and causes power cuts. #EuropeNews
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France to deploy 70,000 officers as it braces for weekend of protests – Europe live
Interior minister Laurent Nuñez defended blanket bans on demonstrations in some parts of France
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Ukraine war live: Kyiv’s Starlink access remains limited despite Trump’s claims
Ukrainian military sources say they are yet to see any change in satellite internet speeds
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Less product, same price: what is supermarket ‘shrinkflation’?
From chocolate bars to toothpaste, everyday products are getting smaller while prices stay the same. Known as “shrinkflation,” this is making groceries increasingly expensive for Europeans, who end up paying the same for less. #EuXl
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UN climate fund promises $20 million for Nepal flood recovery, far short of billions needed
Disaster-hit Nepal will receive $20 million from the United Nations to help the Himalayan country recover from the devastating floods that killed thousands and destroyed buildings, schools, roads and dams resulting in billions of dollars of damages
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
CDU member in Saxony-Anhalt refuses to walk out on the election of an AfD minister president, alleged spy for Russia arrested, tax revenue is expected to increase next year and more news from around Germany on Friday, October 23rd.
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Ten unmissable Halloween events in Germany in 2026
From a haunted castle and horror theme parks to queer club nights and underground parties, here’s where you can get your Halloween fix around Germany this year.
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New streaming service launches in the UK with free films and TV shows available
JustWatch TV launches in the UK, offering curated films and TV shows, ad-supported viewing, rentals and an ad-free Plus tier via its apps and website.
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Andy Burnham warns of ‘winter of greater flooding’ – UK politics live
The prime minister said the government is having conversation about emergency preparedness
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Germany, Austria or Switzerland: Where do residents pay the most income tax?
Depending where you live between the three German-speaking countries, you can get a whole lot more (or less) take home pay out of your net salary. We compare the tax rates between 8 different cities across the DACH region.
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A Budapest reset, and a scramble to get Ukraine peace talks on track
Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn. In this Friday edition: Ursula von der Leyen is set to become a headline act at Hungary’s 1956 revolution commemoration, and Europeans grapple with Trump’s “terrifying” Ukraine approach. #EuropeToday
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Heat killed ‘staggering’ 50,000 people in Europe’s cities this summer, scientists warn
People succumbed to heat at highest rates in Malta, Italy and Hungary, with health issues, loneliness and poverty exacerbating toll
