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Europe News

Geese flock blamed for Siemens CEO family crash in New York

For the Siemens CEO from Barcelona and his family of five, it was meant to be an unforgettable helicopter tour over New York. Instead, the flight ended in tragedy: the aircraft crashed into the Hudson River. Investigators now know why.

Europe News

CDU's Jens Spahn resigns amid growing scrutiny over surrogate baby

Following Spahn's resignation, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described the move as "the right one" and "unavoidable." "Credibility is the highest asset in politics," the chancellor added.

Climate

"Summer bites back": meteorologist on stubborn heatwave

After a brief cool spell, Germany may already be heading for the next heatwave. Meteorologists are tracking a stubborn pattern: as soon as the heat eases, high pressure quickly builds again.

Nature

Dangerous jellyfish, even in Germany: where you need to be careful

As sea temperatures rise, jellyfish are once again a familiar sight on many beaches, even in the Baltic and North Seas. A brief look at common species in popular holiday regions.

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Europe News

Sixteen-year-old arrested over Bavaria school attack, police say

Police said people should avoid the area following the incident in Schongau, a town just north of the Alps of some 12,000 inhabitants.

Earth News

Germany sees increase in mosquitoes during hot weather

The current mix of heat and humidity in Germany provides ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes, especially the common house mosquito and the invasive Asian tiger mosquito.

Culture news

Spectacular find: 1,000-year-old Viking textile factory unearthed

An excavation near Aarhus in Denmark may fundamentally alter how we see the Viking Age: 82 pit houses identified as specialised textile workshops have been uncovered.

Europe News

Shooter in child custody dispute kills six at German family shelter

Germany has some of Europe's strictest gun laws that require anyone under 25 to pass a psychiatric exam before applying for a gun licence.

Climate

Another heat record broken in Germany

The heatwave weekend in Germany has produced yet another temperature record, the highest since measurements began in the 19th century, registered in Brandenburg.

wellbeing

UV face masks and cooling ties: Heat strategies beyond Europe

Countries on other continents, far from Europe, have long devised ways of coping with sweltering heat. Here are a few examples – some unusual, others inspiring.

Culture news

Extraordinary: WWII assault gun discovered

During construction at the Nordholz naval air base on the North Sea, workers uncovered a near-intact 29-tonne StuG III assault gun from World War II, buried in sand for 80 years.

Culture news

Rare medieval notebook found in Paderborn latrine

Archaeologists have found a medieval notebook in a former latrine in Paderborn. The well-preserved leather, wood and wax object may shed new light on daily life in the 13th and 14th centuries.

Europe News

Lightning strikes injure 10 in southern Germany

Lightning struck a camp in Baden-Württemberg as temperatures soared around the country. Several people were injured.

Culture news

Sensational find: Iron Age Celtic tomb unearthed in Hesse

During surveys for a solar park in Hesse, archaeologists uncovered a Celtic princely tomb with exceptional grave goods near Bad Camberg, a find of European significance, according to Hesse’s state archaeologist Udo Recker.

Europe News

Lufthansa Boeing plane crashed onto its nose at German airport

Cabin crew and ground staff were on board and several were injured and were receiving medical treatment, the airline said.

Europe News

Austrian protesters shut Brenner motorway on Saturday over pollution

Thousands of demonstrators blocked Austria’s vital Brenner motorway on Saturday to protest rising traffic noise and pollution. The eight-hour shutdown of the transit corridor between Germany and Italy disrupted travel.

Europe News

Two swimmers killed as French authorities warn of deadly riptides

Warm weather across France attracted large crowds to the Gironde coastline in the southwest despite dangerous sea conditions. Authorities said over 30 people were rescued, while two others lost their lives after being caught in strong currents.

Health news

White House denies blocking Ebola evacuation

The White House has denied a report claiming that the United States blocked the return of Ebola-infected missionary doctor Peter Stafford.

Health news

Ebola outbreak: infected US doctor is now in Berlin

US doctor Dr Peter Stafford, who is infected with the Ebola virus, has arrived in Germany. He was taken to Berlin’s Charité university hospital, which has a highly specialised isolation unit.

Europe News

Extreme weather: Pentecost heatwave expected, up to 30C

Compared with the long-term average, the first half of May has been too cool. Meteorologists say this is about to change as Germany’s weather pattern shifts.

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