Germany
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French minister invites UK to ‘come all the way back’ to the EU
Finance minister, Roland Lescure, welcomes Burnham’s pledge to explore closer ties with bloc
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'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells Britain
Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.
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Video. Berlin marks October 7 anniversary with memorial installation and Israeli flag display
Video. Berlin marks three years since the Hamas October 7 attacks with a memorial at Brandenburg Gate, amid renewed fears over rising antisemitism in Germany.
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Israelis mourn 7 October attack victims as Gaza lies in ruins three years on
Memorial events have taken place in Israel on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that sparked the devastating Gaza war.
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Burnham and Merz to hold security talks in Berlin
Downing Street said deeper co-operation in the face of rising hybrid threats from Russia would be high on the agenda during Burnham's first official visit to Germany.
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Fraudster jailed over multi-million pound PPE scam
Craig Morris was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison at Northampton Crown Court.
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Police launch frantic hunt for ‘puma’ seen near international airport
Reported sightings of the big cat have sparked panic as authorities encourage the public to exercise caution
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Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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European stocks slump as bond sell-off resumes
Bonds fell once more, and yields soared, amid worries in Europe and the Middle East.
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German Chancellor marks October 7th with vow to fight antisemitism
Friedrich Merz spoke about 'rising antisemitism' in Germany in a speech he delivered on October 7th, the anniversary of the 2023 attack which was the deadliest day in Israel's history.
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Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.
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Italian town and community near Paris could be twinned with County Durham
A town in northern Italy and a community near Paris could be twinned with Durham and Bishop Auckland under plans due to go before councillors.
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German court orders detention of former intelligence chief after spying arrest
August Hanning, 80, appears before judge after being accused of treason and espionage on behalf of foreign state
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3D-printed bomb could give US Army squads precision strikes beyond 3 miles
A US Army regiment built, armed and flew its own explosive-carrying drone in Germany, claiming a first without contractor support.
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Factory production in Germany hits highest level in 18 months
German industrial production rose to its highest level for a year and a half in August, according to data released Wednesday, but officials warned that the economy's recovery was still fragile.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Questions raised over firewall against AfD after state parliament speaker elected, chancellor pays tribute to Israel on anniversary of October 7th attacks, foreign minister warns of new migration due to climate change and more news on Wednesday.
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£10bn pledge for ‘Britannia Shield’ not a gimmick, Badenoch insists
Confusion surrounded a plan announced at conference yesterday to build a missile and drone defence system around the UK and its overseas military bases.
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What to know about the espionage allegations against Germany's former intelligence chief
Germany's former intelligence chief, August Hanning, faces charges of treasonous espionage
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Scientists identify ancient Sphinx-like Egyptian crocodile
A skull found nearly a century ago has helped Egyptian and European researchers revise part of the crocodile family tree, shedding light on the Mediterranean's prehistoric wildlife and revealing an unexpected connection to the Great Sphinx.
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Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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'We don’t accept this': Inside the German legal team organising against the far-right
After travelling across Saxony-Anhalt, the team behind Recht Solidarisch says foreigners are already feeling the impact of anti-migrant policies. Lawyer Lukas Theune told The Local what they found and why they want more people to get involved.
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Is Hamburg really Germany's friendliest city?
The cold Hanseatic city of Hamburg ranks among the world's most welcoming, according to an analysis of online comments by travellers.
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Many developers are using AI just to show off to their boss — as most fear they'll lose their job if they don't use it
No, honestly, we love using AI
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KEY DATES: All the school holiday dates in Germany for 2026 and 2027
Wondering when schools are off in Germany? We've put together a handy guide for the coming term so you can plan the year ahead.
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Mercedes global sales fall 6% as electric car sales hit record high
Mercedes-Benz shares fell after the German carmaker reported a 6% fall in global sales, driven by weakness in China. Sales outside China edged higher, supported by growth in Europe and North America.
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'Nothing is certain': Has Germany's firewall against the far-right finally cracked?
The AfD's Tobias Rausch was expected to be elected as parliamentary president in Saxony-Anhalt. But four unexpected votes backing the far-right leader have plunged assumptions about Germany's political future into doubt.
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PODCAST🎧: How Germany is grappling with far-right gains and rising transport costs
We're back! This week we're looking at what's happening in Saxony-Anhalt after the AfD victory, how parts of German society are fighting back against the far right, rising transport costs and preparing for autumn like a German.
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2030 Asian Games head to Qatar as F1 confirms Gulf races
Doha will host the Asian Games in 2030 and is among seven potential hosts for the 2036 Olympics, while Formula 1 says its Qatar and Abu Dhabi races will go ahead as scheduled, bringing much-needed relief after months of uncertainty.
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Slovenia is officially home to the best wine region in Europe
Štajerska, praised for its authenticity and centuries of wine culture, beat out more than 90 leading territories for the title.
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EU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap imports of hybrid electric cars
Mood in trade talks said to have changed as EU member states harden demands for protection against Chinese imports
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Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Americans in Germany: Deadlines for voting in the US midterms
The US midterms take place on November 3rd 2026, and Americans in France can still vote - but for some states, time is running out. Here's who can vote, how to request and return a ballot, and what to do if yours hasn't arrived.
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Labour donor calls for private funding ban for political parties after Reform row
The UK has a ‘public trust problem’ exacerbated by a parliamentary system where parties are ‘funded by wealthy private interests’, a new report has said
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Badenoch denies plan for ‘British Iron Dome’ – after Tories use phrase in press release
Leader also says party is ‘not out of the woods’ and she would rather have another election than form coalition with Reform
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Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Small inflatable boats 'set for people smugglers' seized at East Midlands Airport
The National Crime Agency says it is the first time the detection of small boat equipment has been made in air freight.
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Impossibly fast-moving stars are revealing the Milky Way's mysterious heart
Near the centre of the Milky Way, a swarm of stars hurtles around a supermassive black hole at extraordinary speeds. Studying them could be the key to understanding our galaxy
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Ex-German intelligence chief arrested over suspected espionage
Former BND president August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified documents from his former agency, with investigators reportedly examining whether information was passed to foreign powers. #EuropeNews
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Ex-spy chief is arrested in Germany on suspicion of trading state secrets and treason
Germany's federal prosecutor's office says a former foreign intelligence chief has been arrested on espionage allegations
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Ethiopian commander reports drone strikes in Tigray as markets reopen in regional capital
A commander allied with the government says fighting and drone strikes are continuing in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
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Kemi Badenoch disowns own party’s claim of building British ‘Iron Dome’
Conservative leader insists ‘we are not building the Iron Dome’ – despite the Tories’ own press release comparing it to Israel’s system
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Badenoch suggests Tories would not reverse Labour’s pensions triple lock legislation – UK politics live
In his party conference speech last week, Andy Burnham said he wanted to change the triple lock uprating mechanism from 2030
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Laos names veteran diplomat with international outlook to be new prime minister
Laos has a new prime minister after the National Assembly elected veteran diplomat Saleumxay Kommasith
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Ex-German spy chief arrested on suspicion of espionage and treason
August Hanning is accused of buying secret information and intending to sell it on
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German word of the day: Gruppenzwang
Have you ever felt you had to order dessert, buy the latest gadget or stay late at work simply because everyone else was doing it? Then you need to know this word.
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'It's too easy': The verdict on how Germany's citizenship test should be changed
Should Germany's citizenship test be be rewritten, made harder or simply scrapped? We asked readers, and also political parties, how they would change the 'Einbürgerungstest'.
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Are young people in Germany better off in a traineeship or university programme?
Unemployment rates are rising among graduates in Germany while traineeships, for jobs facing a shortage of workers, are increasingly vacant. So has vocational training become the better bet for job security?
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US, Israeli and European far-right figures to gather for conference in Israel
Trump’s counter-terrorism ‘czar’, Sebastian Gorka, was scheduled to speak at conference but White House says he will no longer attend
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Merz insists Baltic defence is Germany's defence, German researchers win Nobel prize in medicine, flight prices from Germany have doubled since 2010 and more news on Tuesday, October 6th.
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Tories plan £10bn ‘British Iron Dome’ to protect UK – how would it work?
The Tories pledged to build Britain its own £10bn ‘Iron Dome’ missile interception system – but now even the party leader is backtracking
