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Church convicts Catholic ex-priest of abusing boy for several years

The man was ordered to pay 10% of his income to a charity that supports victims of abuse.

Germany

Mercedes-Benz recalls one million cars over braking system fault fears

Brakes on some models may have what is called "advanced corrosion", the German carmaker said.

Germany

Hailstones pile up as heavy storms hit Germany

The storms were so intense that half-a-metre-high piles of hailstones formed in some places.

Germany

At least five killed after regional train derails in southern Germany

The accident occurred near the Alpine ski resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

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World News

UK and Dutch governments approve new separate North Sea gas projects

European nations are scrambling to tap new sources of natural gas to relieve them of supplies from Russia.

Ukraine

Germany and US agree to supply advanced weapons to Ukraine

Germany and US agree to supply advanced weapons to Ukraine

Germany

Germany to send Kyiv anti-aircraft missiles and radar systems

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday that his country will supply Ukraine with modern anti-aircraft missiles and radar systems, stepping up arms deliveries amid criticism that Germany isn’t doing enough to help Kyiv in its time of need.

Culture news

Germany returns stolen colonial treasures to Namibia

The decision to give back the Namibian jewellery coincides with last year's recognition of the German Empire's genocide in the early 20th century.

Germany

Four seriously injured after train and bus collide in southern Germany

The crash on Tuesday morning at Blaustein, near the city of Ulm, saw the bus driver thrown from the vehicle before it burst into flames.

Travel News

Meet the man using his campervan to help locals fighting in Ukraine

“Normally it’s a campervan, but it’s also good in catastrophic areas or war zones.”

Germany

Scores injured, 13 critical after storm sweeps across parts of Germany

Strong winds hit several mostly western federal states, causing significant damage and creating three tornados.

World News

'Extremist' audio clips removed from SoundCloud in Europol operation

The illegal files included jihadist chants and audio clips that promoted right-wing extremist groups.

Germany

Ex-chancellor Gerhard Schröder quits Russian energy giant Rosneft

Schröder has been under pressure for weeks over his ties to Russia's energy industry amid the war in Ukraine.

Germany

Germany backs plans for €9-a-month local transport pass

The move aims to help Germans cope with high energy prices amid Russia's war in Ukraine.

Germany

Two paragliders killed amid strong storms in Germany

"They appear to have been hit by a gust of wind that caused the paraglider to collapse, and the air vehicle crashed onto a field,” police said on Friday.

Netherlands

Three arrested over ATM explosions that netted gang nearly €1 million

They are accused of using stolen vehicles and explosives to attack ATMs during the night to steal money.

Germany

Germany’s top court approves vaccine mandate for health workers

Judges said the need to protect vulnerable people in hospitals and care homes outweighs any infringement of workers’ rights.

Europe News

MEPs demand sanctions on Schröder over his ties with Russian firms

Gerhard Schröder still holds positions at Rosneft, Russia's leading oil company, and Nord Stream AG.

Europe News

Kyiv slams 'second-class treatment' after Scholz dashes fast EU hopes

It comes after Scholz had said there are no shortcuts to Ukraine's EU membership bid.

Germany

Woman in hospital after armed suspect attacks a school in Germany

The extent of the woman's injuries is unclear at this stage.

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