Airlines 11 hours ago Lufthansa flight flew for 10 minutes without conscious pilot, investigation reveals A Lufthansa Airbus A321 flight experienced a incident on Feb. 17, 2024, when a copilot fainted alone while the captain was on a restroom break.
Germany 6 days ago Self-proclaimed 'king of Germany' arrested in plot to overthrow government The self-styled "king of Germany," Peter Fitzek, was arrested after authorities banned his Reichsbürger group over alleged plans to topple the German state.
France May 10 Ukraine and its allies push for a 30-day ceasefire starting Monday European leaders from France, the UK, Germany, and Poland demand Putin accept a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine starting Monday. Trump supports the proposal amid threats of increased sanctions.
Antisemitism Exposed May 7 Antisemitism spiking around the world, ADL task force finds in its 1st-ever global report The J7 Task Force's first-ever annual report on antisemitism reveals rising numbers of incidents in the seven countries with the largest Jewish populations outside Israel.
White House May 7 Vance says Russia's demands are too high, but there's still a path to 'durable peace' with Ukraine Vice President JD Vance said he believed that "durable peace" could happen if Russia and Ukraine agree to terms to end conflict.
World May 6 German conservative leader elected chancellor after historic first-round loss A coalition deal secured Friedrich Merz's victory as Germany's chancellor after a first-ever loss in the first round.
World May 2 Intelligence agency classifies country's popular Alternative for Germany party as 'extremist' Germany's domestic intelligence service has classified the popular Alternative for Germany party as "extremist," allowing for close surveillance of the group.
World April 30 Germany poised to get new conservative chancellor Friedrich Merz Germany's next chancellor is set to be conservative leader Friedrich Merz after his party, thee Christian Democratic Union, reached a coalition deal with outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party, the Social Democrats.
Travel April 29 Archaeologists uncover massive number of horse skeletons at 'important' Roman military site Archaeologists in Stuttgart, Germany, uncovered over 100 horse skeletons believed to have been part of a Roman cavalry unit. These remains are dated to the second century A.D.
Homicide April 28 Best-selling German author and mom of 3 found murdered on her houseboat Police in Hamburg said relatives found the lifeless body of German best-selling author 58-year-old Alexandra Frölich, who they say was murdered on her houseboat.
Opinion April 27 Ike, my great-grandfather, documented Nazi death camps so world would never forget. I’m continuing his mission Eighty years ago, in the final days of World War II, my great-grandfather, Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, walked into a place that changed him forever: the Nazi concentration camp at Ohrdruf.
Germany April 16 A Berlin doctor has been charged with the killings of 15 patients under palliative care A German doctor has been charged with murdering over 15 people under palliative care; he has also been accused of attempting to cover up the crimes by starting fires in their homes.
Germany April 9 Conservative leader Friedrich Merz secures German government coalition after months of political drift German's center-right Christian Democratic Union and center-left Social Democrats have reached a deal to form a new German government under Friedrich Merz.
Europe April 6 JD Vance's warning on Europe's future shines spotlight on continent's growing list of problems Many countries in Europe are struggling to come to terms with mass migration, rising crime and weak economies. But some nations have taken action and are seeing hopeful results.
Antisemitism Exposed April 5 UN official reappointed despite accusations of antisemitism Allegations of antisemitism and the condemnation of several nations did not stop Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese from securing another three-year term in her position.
Spaceflight April 4 First private SpaceX polar mission splashes down near California The first human SpaceX flight to orbit over Earth's north and south poles splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California on Friday.
Sports April 3 Bodybuilder who starred in Netflix show dead at 44 after having heart attack on treadmill: report Vittorio “Vito" Pirbazari, a 44-year-old bodybuilder from Germany who appeared on the Netflix show "Dogs of Berlin," died after training on a treadmill.
Media April 3 Jon Stewart called out after suggesting Germany may revert to Nazism without US military influence "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart was called out by Oren Cass on Monday for suggesting that Germany my revert to Nazism without U.S. military influence.
Germany March 29 Trump effect forces Germany to reprioritize defense as nation plays catch-up in military spending In his second term as president, Donald Trump is pushing American allies, including Germany, to do more to fund their militaries and pay their fair share to fund defense.
Germany March 27 Secret documents on Nazis who fled to Argentina after WWII being declassified Argentina will soon declassify all government-held files relating to Nazi fugitives who fled and settled in Argentina after the Holocaust, according to reports.
Women's Health March 27 Woman, 66 years old, gives birth to her 10th child: People 'should have more children' Alexandra Hildebrandt, 66, has given birth to her 10th child via C-section without any fertility support, reportedly due to living a healthy lifestyle, her doctor said.
Germany March 3 Car ramming in Mannheim, Germany, leaves 2 dead, multiple injured: reports A car ramming incident left two people dead and multiple others injured in the city of Mannheim, Germany on Monday, reports say.
Germany February 25 Germany's conservative election turn points to 'Trump effect internationally,' expert says President Donald Trump's successful runs that prioritized halting illegal immigration have had an effect on international elections in places such as Germany and Italy.
Donald Trump February 24 Germany’s new conservative leader looks to ‘achieve independence’ from US Germany's incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has said an "absolute priority" for him will be to distance Europe from the U.S. following comments by President Donald Trump.
Opinion February 24 My father survived the Holocaust. Censorship didn’t stop the Nazis, it helped them Nadine Strossen is the daughter of a Holocaust survivor. She knows why CBS host Margaret Brennan is wrong about the genocide. Censorship helped the Nazis gain power.
Ukraine February 24 On third anniversary of Ukraine invasion, European leaders show support, express unease European leaders voiced support for Ukraine on the third anniversary of the Russia invasion while demanding a say in any US-Russia peace arrangement.
Donald Trump February 23 Trump celebrates conservative party win in Germany President Donald Trump praised German conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz's victory in the national election on Sunday, ousting current Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Germany February 23 Conservative candidate pulls ahead in German election, according to early exit polls Center-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz claimed victory in Germany’s national election on Sunday after exit polls showed his bloc in the lead.
Germany February 22 Economy, immigration, Elon Musk at center of German election; conservative candidate favored to win Germans go to the polls Sunday. Chancellor Scholz's Social Democrats are likely to lose to the conservative CDU party, as the right-wing Alternative for Germany party is likely to make gains.
World February 21 Suspect arrested after stabbing at Berlin's Holocaust memorial near US embassy German police arrested a suspect in a stabbing attack at Berlin's Holocaust memorial on Friday. No motive has been given for the attack.