Germany
Former Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Goes on Trial
Bruno Dey is the latest in a string of former Nazis who are only now going to trial for the crimes they committed during the Holocaust. He will be tried on 5,230 counts of accessory to murder.
Halle, Germany, Shooting Live Updates: Multiple People Dead Near Synagogue
Police confirmed they arrested one person but encouraged residents to remain alert until the all-clear was given.
Russia Helped Berlin Assassin Travel Across Europe to Kill: Bellingcat
The mysterious gunman killed a former militant who fought Russian forces in Chechnya in a Berlin park last month and has since refused to talk to police.
German Mom Accused of Injecting Her Kids With Drugs to Collect Benefits
A German mother is standing trial for allegedly faking the disabilites of her children in order to claim benefits.
High-Wire Artist Gets Married on a Tightrope
Trapeze artist Anna Traber's wedding ceremony began when the father of the bride drove the couple over a thin cable on a motorcycle.
Outrage After German Town Elects Far-Right Mayor
Stegan Jagsch of the far-right National Democratic Party (NPD) ran unopposed in the central German town of Waldsiedlung, which has less than 3,000 residents.
Summer Heat Wave Linked to Climate Change Killed 1,500 People in France
About half of the deceased were 75 or older.
Both Sugary and Diet Drinks Appear to Increase the Risk of Death
"Artificially sweetened beverages are often considered by the consumers as safe alternatives to sugary drinks since they provide very few calories but their effects on long term health remain very uncertain," an expert told Newsweek.
Trump Congratulates Poland As Nation Marks Somber War Anniversary
Trump canceled his visit to the country to stay in the U.S. and oversee the preparations for, and response to, Hurricane Dorian
#TrumpNotWelcome Trends In Germany As Donald Trump Says He'd Like To Visit
"I have German in my blood," President Donald Trump said, announcing his plans to visit Germany "maybe soon."
Angela Merkel Snorts as Donald Trump Says He Has 'German in My Blood'
At their G7 meeting, the president also said he may soon undertake his first bilateral visit to Germany since taking office.
German City is Offering $1.1 Million to Prove it Doesn't Exist
For more than 25 years, the "conspiracy" has maintained the city of some 340,000 people is actually a hoax put on by the CIA, the Mossad or aliens at the local university.
8-year-old Boy Takes Parents' Car and Goes on 87 mph Joyride
When police in Germany caught up with the boy after he had driven on a motorway in Dortmund, he burst into tears.
German Amusement Park Closes New Ride In Shape of Giant Swastikas
The "Adlerflug" ride in the Tatzmania amusement park was closed down this week after customers complained of its bizarre shape.
Memorial to Gay Victims of Holocaust Vandalized in Berlin
Advocates have reported an uptick in both anti-Semitic and homophobic attacks across Europe in recent years.
Twitter Users Are Registering in Germany to Clear Feeds of Hate Speech
Due to Germany's stringent hate-speech laws, Twitter is much more diligent about removing racist and anti-Semitic tweets from timelines there.
Russia Accuses U.S. Of Political Meddling by Promoting Anti-Putin Protests
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the U.S. Embassy in Moscow promoted the march by posting a map of its planned route online.
German Daycare Gets Police Protection After Deciding to Stop Serving Pork
A daycare center in Leipzig required police protection after it informed parents that it would stop serving pork out of respect to Muslim students and its decision went viral.
Merkel Denounces Extremism on Anniversary of Plot to Kill Hitler
Merkel noted that people still have an obligation to "oppose all tendencies that seek to destroy democracy. This includes right-wing extremism."
Cruise Ship Passenger, 70, Sues Younger Man After Argument Over Sunbed
The man's wife claims another passenger threw her handbag to claim a seat.
Trump's Grandfather's German Hometown Mayor Weighs In on 'Go Back' Tweet
Thomas Jaworek, the conservative mayor of Kallstadt, Germany, encouraged Trump to revisit his foreign roots to enrich his views on migration, citizenship and belonging.
Identitarian Movement Classified as Extremist Right-wing Group in Germany
The Identitarian Movement, which promotes the racist "great replacement" conspiracy theory, is now under much closer surveillance by German intelligence.
8 Best Wine and Cocktail Bars in Berlin
Berlin is awash in amazing cocktail and wine bars where you should definitely plant yourself for an evening.
Woman Set to Lead the EU Commission Once Called Trump 'Immature'
Ursula von der Leyen, Germany's defense minister, is nominated to become president of the European Commission, which is negotiating with President Donald Trump over trade.
German Women Show Solidarity With Others Told to Put Bikini Tops Back On
The row erupted on the banks of the Isar in southern Germany as temperatures soared to 89 degrees during a June heatwave.
Merkel Makes Russia Sanctions Pledge in Meeting With Ukraine President
Ukraine's new leader is meeting with key European leaders this week.
German Foreign Minister Travels to Iran to Save Nuclear Deal
Iran's leaders are demanding that their European counterparts do more to save the deal.
Cruise Ship Stuck in Port After Climate Protesters Block Departure
The group, calling itself Smash Cruises**t, released a statement condemning the "catastrophic local and global consequences of cruises."
Mike Huckabee Suggests Angela Merkel Was a Nazi Sympathizer
"Must have been an 'awkward' moment for Angela Merkel to sit in ceremony as the Allies commemorated D-Day," Huckabee tweeted.
Merkel Slams 'Protectionism' and 'Trade Conflicts' in Apparent Dig at Trump
"In short, we have to work together rather than alone," the German chancellor told Harvard alumni.