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Severe thunderstorms and flooding hit Germany and Belgium

The extreme weather follows soaring temperatures in both countries, with Germany's Rhineland-Palatinate region reaching 36.5C.

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Germany seeks arrest for Nord Stream blasts, reports claim

Prosecutors have declined to comment on the investigation, which concerns explosions that damaged the pipelines built to bring Russian gas to Germany.

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German authorities probe possible sabotage at army base near Cologne

Some 5,500 employees at the base near the Cologne-Bonn airport were told not to drink the tap water because of possible contamination on Wednesday, authorities confirmed.

Climate

Italy and Germany are facing 40C temperatures this week

Both countries have issued widespread heat alerts for potential health risks.

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Economy

German wages set to rise at the fastest pace in more than a decade

Pay increases may compensate for falling purchasing power. However, wages will still remain below their 2020 value.

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Freed Russian dissident plans to marry girlfriend

Sasha Skochilenko was released in Moscow's prisoner exchange with Washington after spending more than two years behind bars for protesting against Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Freed Russian prisoner Ilya Yashin urges supporters to 'save Ukraine'

The opposition politician, who is now exiled in Germany, told crowds he would focus on re-educating Russians against Putin.

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Paris Olympics: Spain win football gold after beating hosts France 5-3

Spain's men take gold after 5-3 win against France in Olympic men's football final.

Business

German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp holding major restructuring talks

The firm's supervisory board will discuss the independence of its steel division in the face of fierce competition from Asia and climate demands.

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Germany and Serbia's lithium mining deal sparks controversy

Mass protests are expected across Serbia this weekend in response to the new EU and Serbian lithium mining deal, signed a few weeks ago. Is history just repeating itself for Serbia?

Business

Siemens beats profit estimates on strong demand for electrification

The German tech giant reported a profit that was 11% higher than that recorded in the same period last year.

Germany

Hotel collapses in Germany leaving at least two dead

Two people, a woman and a man, have been killed in the collapse of a hotel in the western German municipality of Kröv.

Travel News

Part of Frankfurt Airport's power supply cut overnight by a dormouse

The power cut was due to a dormouse who caused a short-circuit at an electricity substation.

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Germany's nascent Olympic bid navigates Nazi anniversary

Germany’s Olympic hopes received a major boost last month when the government threw its support behind hosting the event — but the memory of the 1936 games looms large.

Germany

German 'Grannies against the right' protest ahead of elections

The far-right Alternative for Germany could become the strongest party in state parliament if it wins the 1 September elections in Thuringia and Saxony.

Climate

Will Europe’s heatwaves continue throughout August?

Spain's weather agency has warned that temperatures could be higher than normal until October.

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WATCH: Steinmeier asks for forgiveness 80 years after Warsaw Uprising

During the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier sought forgiveness from Poles, attributing wartime atrocities to German nationalism, imperialism, and racism.

Economy

More Germans left without jobs this summer as economy contracts

The unemployment rate in Germany is creeping back up to levels seen during the early phase of the pandemic.

Culture news

Bella Hadid responds with her 'shock' at Adidas campaign

American model of Palestinian heritage Bella Hadid has responded to the furore over an Adidas campaign that revived a design from the 1972 Munich Olympics.

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Germany's top court partially backs reform to cut number of MPs

Germany's highest court on Tuesday upheld the central part of an electoral reform designed to downsize the country's increasingly bloated parliament.