Germany

Germany once avoided debt. Now it's borrowing €800 billion — here's why

Germany is abandoning decades of fiscal conservatism to borrow more than €800 billion for defence and infrastructure. Here's why Berlin believes security now matters more than balanced budgets

Karnataka student dies in suspected drowning in Germany, police question four classmates

A 21-year-old student from Karnataka died in a suspected drowning near Leipzig during an outing with friends, with German police questioning four students as part of the investigation

Spain's heatwave death toll tops 1,000 as record heat scorches Europe

Europe is enduring one of its most severe heatwaves on record, with soaring temperatures, rising deaths and climate experts warning that global warming is making such extremes increasingly likely.

Six killed in shooting at mothers-and-children shelter in northern Germany

Police said three people were detained, including the suspected shooter, and that all the fatalities were adults

Germany, Poland, and Czechia record hottest temperatures as Europe reels with intense heatwaves

As the continent of Europe grapples with intense heatwaves, Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary reached a record temperature of more than 40 °C on Sunday.

Europe heatwave halts Leipzig trams as soaring temperatures damage tracks

The European heatwave has reached a dangerous tipping point as extreme temperatures melt tram track beds in Leipzig, trigger over 2,300 deaths and force massive cultural cancellations across the continent.

Rare Celtic prince's grave unearthed in Germany, archaeologists reveal

Archaeologists in Germany have uncovered a rare Iron Age princely grave containing gold jewellery, imported artefacts and a wagon, offering new insights into the region's Celtic elite

UK heatwave causes supermarket fridge failures as temperatures hit record highs

Britain's record-breaking heatwave has caused supermarket refrigeration failures, disrupted transport and public services, and prompted severe weather warnings across the country

What is a heat dome that has left Europeans sweltering in the heat?

An extreme heatwave has tightened its grip across large parts of Europe, with temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius. Authorities in Italy issued red alerts for eight cities. France is among the countries worst affected by the heatwave. In Germany, too, warnings remain in place as temperatures have climbed to 38°C

From erotic Ukrainian model to elite diver: Did ‘Freya’ help blow up Russia’s Nord Stream pipelines?

Investigative reports link a Ukrainian technical diver known as 'Freya' to the September 2022 Nord Stream sabotage. German investigators reportedly found forensic evidence connected to a yacht allegedly used in the operation, while the pipelines remain inactive amid ongoing disputes