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Germany halts military exports that could be used in Gaza, Merz says

Merz’s comments come amid a sea change of opinion among a number of Western countries about how the war in Gaza is being fought and the resulting humanitarian crisis.

Economy

Germans in a wrap over döner prices as worker strikes turn up the heat

Workers at the Birtat Meat World SE factory in southwestern Germany have gone on strike again amid a salary dispute.

Tech News

German government urged to start proper supervision of AI

Germany is one of several EU member states that have missed a 2 August deadline to put oversight authorities in place on AI.

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German officials worry 'trusted flaggers' may curb free speech

Politicians and experts alike have criticised Germany's reporting centres for confusing opinion with hate speech, as concerns continue to rise over state-funded "trusted flaggers".

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Business

Rheinmetall secures €770mn order from German army amid defence boom

The deal for more than 1,000 logistics vehicles comes as Europe ramps up military spending in response to global tensions.

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Poland extends border controls with Germany and Lithuania

Border controls with Germany and Lithuania, which were introduced by Poland on July 7, have been extended until October 4. They were originally in place until August 5.

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Germany’s armed forces to introduce new camouflage uniforms by 2029

The decision follows a military study showing the new design provides better concealment, especially in urban environments.

World

German biathlete Laura Dahlmeier dies in climbing accident in Pakistan

Dahlmeier, an Olympic gold medallist, was ascending Laila Peak in the Karakoram mountain range when she was struck by falling rocks while climbing with a partner who survived.

Culture news

Berlin LGBTQ+ café targeted in wave of escalating hate crimes

With 45 attacks reported in 18 months, a Berlin LGBTQ+ café meant to be a safe space has become the target of escalating hate crimes.

Business

Mercedes sees profits slump by more than half amid US tariff turmoil

German carmaking powerhouse Mercedes-Benz also issued new predictions for this year’s revenue, indicating that it will be significantly below last year's total.

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Backlash in Germany as Nürnberg Zoo kills 12 healthy baboons

The zoo's population of Guinea baboons had grown to 43 and was too big for a house opened in 2009 for 25 animals plus their young, leading to more conflicts among the animals.

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German politicians furious at von der Leyen over new EU-US trade deal

German businesses and politicians are shocked by the customs deal that EU executive chief Ursula von der Leyen negotiated with the US president, seen as potentially damaging to Germany's economy.

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Landslide caused deadly train crash in Biberach, German police say

A preliminary investigation into a train crash that killed three people in Baden-Württemberg on Sunday indicates the train was likely derailed due to a landslide caused by heavy rain.

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Germany: 3 dead, several injured in regional train accident

A regional passenger train derailed in southern Germany on Sunday, killing three people and leaving several others with serious injuries, according to federal police quoted by German news agency dpa.

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On defence, France and Germany are inching closer but remain far apart

Germany has a lot of catching up to do but has plenty of fiscal space to do it.

Destinations

These unique ice creams are a reason to travel to Europe this summer

Whether you’re wandering the streets of Palermo or exploring Istanbul, there’s ice cream worth seeking out.

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E3 countries' leaders press Israel to increase aid entering Gaza

The call from France, Germany and the UK comes a day after French President Emmanuel Macron's surprise announcement that France would officially recognise Palestinian statehood.

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Ateş' warnings against 'Islamisation' dangerous, German imams says

Seyran Ateş, imam of the only liberal mosque in Germany, warned of Islamisation in Europe. Imams are now speaking out, accusing her of using "dangerous" language.

Germany

German satirist acquitted over mockery of Trump assassination attempt

Sebastian Hotz, known online as "El Hotzo", was charged with condoning a criminal offence by mocking the shooting of Donald Trump on social media.

Europeans' Stories

The Schengen Agreement turns 40. Can its raison d'être survive?

The Schengen Agreement has just turned 40 with more doubts than certainties. Almost half of its members have reinstated temporary controls along its internal borders. Is this the end of the Schengen vision of open borders within Europe? We travelled to the Poland/German border to try to find out.

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