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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sentenced to Fifty Months in Prison Following Prostitution Conviction
Judge Subramanian imposes over four years behind bars and a half-million-dollar fine after guilty verdict on Mann Act charges
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ Launch Extends Billion-Dollar Empire
New album, cinema release, and full catalog ownership drive Swift’s expanding economic influence
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Germany Marks a Decade Since Arrival of One Million Migrants
Germany is reflecting on the decade since welcoming one million migrants during the 2015 refugee crisis. Policymakers and social groups are assessing both the successes and challenges of integration, as the nation continues to shape its ...
Signal Warns It May Leave Germany Over Controversial Chat Control Law
Encrypted messaging service Signal has threatened to withdraw from the German market if the government proceeds with a proposed Chat Control regulation. The company argues the measure would undermine user privacy and weaken encryption, w...
Munich Airport Reopens After Second Drone Scare in 24 Hours
Munich Airport has reopened following its second temporary closure in less than 24 hours due to suspected drone activity. Flights were suspended as a precaution while security teams conducted investigations, underscoring growing concerns...
Eastern German Town Becomes Model for Reversing Population Decline
A small town in eastern Germany has become a national testing ground for policies aimed at reversing population decline. Local authorities are implementing new housing, employment, and cultural initiatives to attract young families and r...
German Tourists Stopped for Speeding on Ohio Highway
Two visitors from Germany were briefly detained after being caught speeding on an interstate in Ohio. Local authorities reported that the tourists were cooperative and paid on-the-spot fines before being released, bringing an unusual int...
Germany Prepares to Face Slovakia in 2026 World Cup Qualifier
Germany is set to meet Slovakia in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match, with fans eager to see how the team performs under mounting pressure. Analysts expect a competitive encounter as both sides look to secure key points on the ro...
Germany Raises 2025 Economic Growth Forecast to 0.25 Percent
Germany’s economy ministry has revised its 2025 growth forecast upward to 0.25 percent, reflecting cautious optimism amid a fragile recovery. Officials cite improving industrial output and stabilizing energy prices as key factors support...
Munich Airport Shut Down After Drone Sightings
German authorities launched an investigation after multiple drone sightings forced Munich Airport to close overnight, disrupting flights and raising fresh concerns over aviation security.
Chancellor Calls for Future-Oriented Germany on Unity Day
Germany’s chancellor used the anniversary of reunification to emphasize a vision for the nation’s future, urging greater innovation, resilience, and unity.
Germany Reflects on 35 Years Since Reunification
As Germany marks 35 years of reunification, debate continues over the progress achieved and the persistent disparities between the former East and West.
Eastern German Town Becomes Population Recovery Test Site
A small town in eastern Germany has been chosen as a testing ground for innovative policies aimed at reversing decades of population decline, reflecting broader demographic challenges facing the country.
Germany Uses Infrastructure Fund to Ease Budget Strains
The German government is turning to its landmark infrastructure fund as a tool to help ease budgetary pressures. Officials say the move will allow the state to finance key projects while maintaining fiscal stability amid economic challen...
German-Made Gold Jewelry Gains Attention
A solid yellow gold cable link chain made in Germany has drawn interest for its craftsmanship and design. The 14-karat jewelry piece, measuring 0.9 millimeters in width and 16 inches in length, highlights Germany’s reputation for produci...
Germany Arrests Three Men Over Suspected Hamas Plot
German authorities have arrested three men accused of being members of Hamas and plotting attacks against Jewish and Israeli institutions. Prosecutors allege the suspects were attempting to procure weapons and were preparing acts of viol...
Drones Reported Over German Military and Infrastructure Sites
German officials have confirmed a series of drone sightings over military facilities and critical infrastructure in the north of the country. The defense minister said investigations are underway to determine the origin and intent of the...
Amnesty Calls for Reparatory Justice in Namibia
Amnesty International has urged Germany to deliver reparatory justice for the atrocities committed during its colonial rule in Namibia. The organization said Germany must take further steps to address historical injustices and provide me...
Munich Oktoberfest Suspended After Bomb Threat
Police close fairgrounds following deadly explosion and security alert
German Companies Announce 1.7GW Battery Storage Plans
VPI and ADS-TEC partner to expand large-scale energy storage capacity
Gunshots Reported in Germany Leave One Person Found
Authorities investigate incident after shots heard in residential area
Germany Resumes Arms Exports to Israel
Government grants approval amid ongoing regional conflict
Poland Extends Border Controls with Germany and Lithuania
Measures will remain in place until April 2026 to address security concerns
Germany Criticized for Silencing Artists Over Israel Stance
Cultural sector faces pressure amid political tensions
Germany Urged to Confront Harsh Economic Realities
Analysts call for structural reforms amid stagnation
Ex-AfD Aide Convicted of Spying for China
Former European Parliament staffer found guilty
Germany’s Merz Backs Trump Peace Plan for Gaza
Conservative leader calls proposal ‘best chance’ for peace
German Unemployment Rises Sharply in September
Jobless figures exceed economists’ expectations
Anti-Diversity Backlash in Germany Seen as Political Strategy
Critics argue neutrality masks organized agenda
Boxing Match Decides Birthplace of German Bratwurst
Local pride settled in the boxing ring
Germany Faces New China Shock Threat
Economists warn second wave could be catastrophic
Germany’s CumEx and CumCum Scandals Expose Democratic Weakness
Tax fraud schemes highlight institutional failures
Altman Says GPT-5 Already Outpaces Him, Warns AI Could Automate 40% of Work
OpenAI CEO predicts superintelligent systems by 2030 and sees huge disruption in job tasks
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Russian Research Vessel 'Yantar' Tracked Mapping Europe’s Subsea Cables, Raising Security Alarms
A months-long voyage by the GUGI-operated vessel has loitered above key cable junctions linking the British Isles and Europe, prompting intensified naval monitoring and calls to harden undersea infrastructure
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Gold Tops $3,800 an Ounce as U.S. Shutdown Fears Fuel Safe-Haven Surge
Bullion reaches a new record high amid expectations of Fed rate cuts and mounting risk from a looming government funding lapse
Massive Lithium Discovery in Germany Could Transform EV Supply Chain
43 million tons found, boosting Europe’s battery ambitions
Germany’s Support for Israel Faces Strain Amid Gaza War
Historic commitment tested by ongoing conflict
Germany Pushes Forward With European Defense Build-Up
Analysts say Berlin must execute expansion effectively
Cricket Eyes Germany as Next Major Growth Market
Sport seeks foothold in Europe’s largest economy
Far-Right AfD Loses Mayoral Runoffs in North Rhine-Westphalia
Defeats seen as setback for party’s political momentum
Germany Braces for U.S. Tariffs on Pharma and Heavy Trucks
Government assumes 15 percent levy will take effect
Global Cruise Industry Posts Dramatic Comeback with 34.6 Million Passengers in 2024
Younger travellers, rising demand and sustainability investments fuel an industry surge
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China Deploys 2,000 Workers to Spain to Build Major EV Battery Factory, Raising European Dependence
The move fuels debate over technology transfer, supply chain sovereignty, and industrial strategy in Europe
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U.S. Demands Brussels Scrutinize Digital Rules to Prevent Bias Against American Tech
Ambassador urges EU to prove its laws do not unfairly target U.S. firms—or to amend them
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Private Equity’s Fundraising Surge Triggers Concern of European Market Shake-Out
Over €110 billion in new fund targets heighten pressure on underperforming firms in a saturated landscape
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With AI, Ads will never be the same
Delta Airlines Safety Video reimagined
Swiss Voters Approve Digital ID by Narrow Margin
With 50.4 percent in favor, Switzerland backs state-run e-ID in a close referendum after its 2021 defeat
Germany Weighs Military Authority to Shoot Down Drones
Defense ministry considers new measures amid rising aerial threats
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sentenced to Fifty Months in Prison Following Prostitution Conviction
Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ Launch Extends Billion-Dollar Empire
Altman Says GPT-5 Already Outpaces Him, Warns AI Could Automate 40% of Work
Russian Research Vessel 'Yantar' Tracked Mapping Europe’s Subsea Cables, Raising Security Alarms
Global Cruise Industry Posts Dramatic Comeback with 34.6 Million Passengers in 2024
China Deploys 2,000 Workers to Spain to Build Major EV Battery Factory, Raising European Dependence
U.S. Demands Brussels Scrutinize Digital Rules to Prevent Bias Against American Tech
Private Equity’s Fundraising Surge Triggers Concern of European Market Shake-Out
Tokyo’s Jimbōchō Named World’s Coolest Neighbourhood for 2025
European Officials Fear Trump May Shift Blame for Ukraine War onto EU
The Personality Rights Challenge in India’s AI Era
Italy Considers Freezing Retirement Age at 67 to Avert Scheduled Hike
Italian City to Impose Tax on Visiting Dogs Starting in 2026
Study Finds No Safe Level of Alcohol for Dementia Risk
UBS Settles French Tax Evasion Case for €835 Million After Years of Legal Appeals
Denmark Investigates Drone Incursion, Does Not Rule Out Russian Involvement
Trump Says Ukraine Can Fully Restore Borders with NATO Backing
Europe Signals Stronger Support for Taiwan at Major Taipei Defence Show
New Eye Drops Show Promise in Replacing Reading Glasses for Presbyopia
EU Set to Bar Big Tech from New Financial Data Access Scheme
Germany Weighs Excluding France from Key European Fighter Jet Programme
Cyberattack Disrupts Check-in and Boarding Systems at Major European Airports
Björn Borg Breaks Silence: Memoir Reveals Addiction, Shame and Cancer Battle
When Extremism Hijacks Idealism: How the Baader-Meinhof Gang Emerged and Fell
JWST Data Brings TRAPPIST-1e Closer to Earth-Like Habitability
Trump Orders $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visas and Launches ‘Gold Card’ Immigration Pathway
France’s Looming Budget Crisis and Political Fracture Raise Fears of Becoming Europe’s “Sick Man”
Three Russian MiG-31 Jets Breach Estonian Airspace in ‘Unprecedentedly Brazen’ NATO Incident
Massive Strikes in France Pressure Macron and New PM on Austerity Proposals
Macron and his wife to provide 'scientific photographic evidence' that she is a real woman
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates by Quarter Point and Signals More to Come
European manufacturers against ban on polluting cars: "The industry may collapse"
Turkish car manufacturer Togg Enters German Market with 5-Star Electric Sedan and SUV to Challenge European EV Brands
Christian Brueckner Released from German Prison after Serving Unrelated Sentence
World’s Longest Direct Flight China Eastern to Launch 29-Hour Shanghai–Buenos Aires Direct Flight via Auckland in December
New OpenAI Study Finds Majority of ChatGPT Use Is Personal, Not Professional
Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Assassin Tyler Robinson Faces Death Penalty as Charges Formally Announced
Actor, director, environmentalist Robert Redford dies at 89
The conservative right spreads westward: a huge achievement for 'Alternative for Germany' in local elections
Pope Leo Warns of Societal Crisis Over Mega-CEO Pay, Citing Tesla’s Proposed Trillion-Dollar Package
Poland Green-Lights NATO Deployment in Response to Major Russian Drone Incursion
Elon Musk Retakes Lead as World’s Richest After Brief Ellison Surge
U.S. and China Agree on Framework to Shift TikTok to American Ownership
This Week in AI: Meta’s Superintelligence Push, xAI’s Ten Billion-Dollar Raise, Genesis AI’s Robotics Ambitions, Microsoft Restructuring, Amazon’s Million-Robot Milestone, and Google’s AlphaGenome Update
Le Pen Tightens the Pressure on Macron as France Edges Toward Political Breakdown
Czech Republic signs €1.34 billion contract for Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks with delivery from 2028
Penske Media Sues Google Over “AI Overviews,” Claiming It Uses Journalism Without Consent and Destroys Traffic
Indian Student Engineers Propose “Project REBIRTH” to Protect Aircraft from Crashes Using AI, Airbags and Smart Materials
French Debt Downgrade Piles Pressure on Macron’s New Prime Minister
One in Three Europeans Now Uses TikTok, According to the Chinese Tech Giant
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