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Germany takes control of 3 Russian-owned oil refineries

Germany is taking control of three Russian-owned refineries in the country to ensure energy security before an embargo on oil from Russia takes effect next year, officials said Friday.

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German gets life sentence for killing worker after COVID mask dispute

The man was refused service at a petrol station for not wearing a mask under COVID-19 rules. He later returned and fatally shot the clerk.

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These EU countries have spent €300bn to ease the cost of living crisis

Some countries in the eurozone are spending more than others to tackle the rising cost of living for their citizens.

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On-the-run prisoner dies in car crash after cross-border manhunt

The man had escaped from day release and hijacked two vehicles before the fatal collision.

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Olaf Scholz loses his cool as German energy debate gets heated

The main opposition leader accused Scholz and his coalition of failing the German people amidst an energy crunch and soaring inflation, sparking an angry reaction.

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Israel president calls for closer relations with Germany

“The partnership between Israel and Germany has achieved global renown, and we must continue deepening and cultivating it, for the benefit of a brilliant future not only for our countries but for the whole of humanity."

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Germany to keep 2 nuclear plants on standby in case of energy shortage

Germany will two nuclear power plants online in case of an energy shortage despite its previous plan to phase out the energy source.

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Victims of '72 Olympic attack remembered in Munich

A commemoration ceremony was held at the Olympic Park in Munich on Monday morning to mark the 50th anniversary of the attack by Palestinian militants on the 1972 Munich Olympics in which 11 Israeli athletes were killed.

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German soldiers arrive in Lithuania to boost NATO's eastern flank

German military personnel and equipment have arrived in Lithuania, as part of a plan to beef up forces on NATO's eastern flank following Russia's war.

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Munich massacre at 50: What happened at the 1972 Olympics?

Today marks 50 years since a massacre at the 1972 Olympics in Munich. Here's all you need to know about what happened.

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Third German relief package approved after hours of negotiations

The German Chancellor hopes to skim off the windfall profits from energy companies to help pay for plan. The so-called excess profits tax has also been discussed at the European level for weeks. Olaf Scholz says he hopes it'll make a massive difference in people's ability to deal with rising costs.

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German artist creates sea of rainbow coloured foam in London

German artist Stephanie Lüning creates a sea of rainbow foam at a London festival at her first show in the United Kingdom, transforming an outdoor public space with the multi-coloured installation, which is made up largely of water and food colouring.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Five key developments to know today

Berlin's 'hybrid war' against Russia, US Navy in Baltics and Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. These are the latest developments in the Ukraine war.

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Germany unveils new plan to tackle soaring energy costs

Germany's government announced on Sunday a massive new aid plan aimed at tackling spiralling energy prices, with Scholz vowing no German will face the crisis "alone".

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Man dies after attack at gay pride event in western Germany

The incident took place last Saturday in the city of Munster.

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German man charged for trying to hire fake contract killer on darkweb

According to prosecutors, the suspect had paid thousands of euros in a series of attempts to hire an assassin to murder a love rival.

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How tensions over the Ukraine war are flaring up in Germany

Ukrainians and Russian speakers both say they have suffered threats and violence since the war began six months ago.

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Poland to demand €1.3 trillion from Germany in WWII reparations

Poland's top politician said the government would seek €1.3 trillion from Germany in WWII reparations after the release of a report on the cost to the country of Nazi German occupation.

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Two German ministry officials 'probed for spying for Russia'

The high-ranking officials are allegedly responsible for sensitive energy issues.

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Celebrating Bud Spencer: fans press for Berlin museum to stay put

From national swimming champion to spaghetti westerns - Italian actor Bud Spencer has cult status in Germany and his films are screened weekly. Now fans in Berlin believe a museum celebrating his life should have permanent status

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