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Germany moves to halt pipeline approval over Ukraine tensions

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz moved to suspend the certification of Nord Stream 2 amid increased Ukraine tensions.

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Three injured after fire breaks out at German residential complex

About 150 officers were dispatched to fight the fire.

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Driver who had epileptic fit and crashed guilty of negligent homicide

Four people died after his car veered onto the pavement.

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Storms kill four people and disrupt travel across northern Europe

Gusts of up to 152 kilometres per hour were recorded in northern Germany as Storm Ylenia swept through.

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Germany and Austria eye end to most COVID rules in March

Germany saw infections caused by the highly contagious omicron variant surge later than in several other European countries.

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German dictionary updates definition of 'Jew' after outcry

The Duden dictionary has stated that the word could occasionally be perceived as discriminatory.

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Schools in western Germany to shut on Thursday amid storm warnings

The education minister in North Rhine-Westphalia has urged parents to keep children at home due to high winds.

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One person killed after two passenger trains collide near Munich

At least 10 others were injured in the accident near Ebenhausen-Schäftlarn station.

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One dead and 8 hospitalised after contaminated drinks in Bavarian bar

When police arrived at the bar, they found people lying on the ground with cramps.

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Germany's gas reserves are at 'worrying' levels, admits government

Gas reserves have fallen to 35-36% from 40% recently and 80% in 2020.

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Blaze after drunken lorry driver jumps red light and crashes into cars

Emergency services said it was "really lucky" no one was seriously injured.

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Czech millionaire investigated for racing at 417 km/h on German road

The incident was reportedly filmed and uploaded to YouTube earlier this year.

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Germany argues over vaccine mandates for health workers

The opposition bloc says the mandate should be suspended nationwide “until central legal and practical questions are answered”.

World News

UK and Germany sending more troops to NATO's eastern flank

Germany is sending 350 troops to the NATO eFP battle group in Lithuania, while the UK will send an additional 350 units to Poland.

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Online hate speech probe over 'celebrating police killings' in Germany

“We will not accept people downright celebrating the cold-blooded killing of our two police colleagues and mocking the victims."

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70 foot-high Autobahn bridge in Germany demolished

A 485-metre-long and 70-metre-high old Autobahn bridge was brought down near Wilnsdorf, in the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, on Sunday

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Large container ship freed after running aground off German island

Initial attempts to free the 400-metre long vessel were unsuccessful.

Health news

German researchers plan to breed pigs for human heart transplants

The first pig will be ready this year with its heart tested in a baboon before it's hoped clinical trials can begin for future use in humans.

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'Unacceptable': EU slams Russia's expulsion of Deutsche Welle

Russia has announced retaliatory against broadcaster Deutsche Welle after Germany banned RT over licence issues.

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UEFA sees fungi side of Champignons League pizza

A lawyer acting for UEFA had asked the Champignons League pizza name to be dropped as it was too close to Champions League. But the football body has now had a change of heart.

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