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Germany calls for stronger EU digital infrastructure, not full U.S. tech break
Germany’s digital minister Karsten Wildberger said in an interview with Reuters on Saturday that Europe must build its own digital infrastructure to cut down dependence on American tech giants, but he made clear this is not about cutting ties with...

Jamie Leweling leaves Germany camp with adductor issue, won’t play vs. Northern Ireland
International player Jamie Leweling left the national team’s headquarters in Herzogenaurach this Saturday. The VfB Stuttgart player, who had been training individually since Tuesday due to adductor problems, is on the road to recovery. To avoid...

‘Russia Also Enemy of West’ – Interview With German Democracy Advocate
Among European countries Germany is set to play an important role for the recovery of Ukraine. In June 2025, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) appeared as a partner at the Black Sea security Forum in Odesa. On that occasion, we met Thomas...

EU need for ‘digital sovereignty’ is not protectionist, German minister says
Europe needs to build up its own digital infrastructure to reduce dependence on US providers, but that does not mean turning away from them completely, Germany’s digital minister Karsten Wildberger says. Some Europeans, unsettled by US President...

Surviving Trump 2.0: International Student edition
Amidst the fall admission cycle to American universities, uncertainty looms large for international students. With tighter visa scrutiny under President Donald Trump’s new regime, many Indian students fear their chances of approval are getting...

Julian Nagelsmann explains the Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund blocks in the Germany national team
Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich have had a history of providing the biggest contingents of Germany players since around 2010. The likes of Mario Götze, İlkay Gündoğan, Marco Reus, Mats Hummels and Sven Bender (anyone remember the Bender...

Germany’s Julian Nagelsmann hails yet another ‘very good’ Serge Gnabry performance after big win
It all goes so quickly sometimes. Serge Gnabry had lost his spot in Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany side before an injury cruelly ruled him out of the 2024 home EUROs. Who knew that, just a year later, Gnabry would be a regular starter for his...

Broncos vs. Jets in London: What to know about the NFL's Week 6 international game
The Denver Broncos are feeling themselves after knocking off the defending Super Bowl champions. The New York Jets are flailing, still trying to crack the seal for their first win of 2025. No matter the outcome of their Sunday matchup, both sides...

German airlines call to shoot down drones threatening airports
Germany's airlines are calling for drones that threaten airport operations to be shot down, Der Spiegel reported on Oct. 11. The call to action comes amid a recent surge of unidentified drone sightings that have disrupted airports in Germany and...

Interpol identifies ‘Woman with the German keys’ after 21 years
After more than two decades of uncertainty, the mystery of the “Woman with the German keys” has finally been solved. The woman whose lifeless body was discovered in the sand dunes near Wassenaar, a quiet Dutch coastal town, on July 4, 2004, has...
Zhangjiajie International New Acrobatic Theater Festival kicks off
An acrobat from Chile performs during the 2025 Zhangjiajie International New Acrobatic Theater Festival at the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, Oct. 11, 2025. The event kicked off in Zhangjiajie on...

Where to watch Mexico vs. Colombia: International soccer free stream
Mexico will face Colombia in an international friendly at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas Saturday at 9 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast exclusively in Spanish. Mexico vs. Colombia will air on FOX Deportes, which you can stream on DirecTV (free...

Northern Ireland midfielder believes players will ‘thrive under pressure’ against Germany
Swansea midfielder Galbraith was superb in Friday’s 2-0 victory over Slovakia at Windsor Park which sets up the German clash beautifully. The midfielder from Belfast has become one of Michael O’Neill’s go to players since starting away to...

Germany, Australia, ASF France kick against death penalty in Nigeria
Germany, Australia and Avocats Sans Frontieres (ASF) France, an international non governmental organisation (NGO), have called for urgent action against the death sentence in Nigeria. They, however, commended President Bola Tinubu for commuting...

No one knew if Gavin & Stacey would work, so it didn't pay well, says LARRY LAMB: But it was better than selling encyclopaedias in Germany!
Actor Larry Lamb, 78, is best known for his roles on the TV shows Gavin & Stacey, EastEnders and New Tricks, writes Peter Robertson. He has also appeared in the Superman movies and I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here. A twice-divorced father of...

AXA National Dairy Show: Hallow Octain Twizzle is Supreme Champion
Excitement filled the Green Glens Arena in Millstreet, Co. Cork when judge Cord Hormann from Germany named the overall winner, picking from some of the best dairy cows in the country that made it to the final line. Hormann chose Hallow Octain...

Germany, Britain and France Defend Iran Sanctions Step, Welcome Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
Germany, Britain and France defended their decision to trigger sanctions against Iran, calling it necessary to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons, while welcoming the Gaza ceasefire. The leaders of Germany, Britain and France have...

Germany Plans Law to Let Police Shoot Down Unidentified Drones
Germany is moving ahead with plans to tighten its airspace security as unidentified drones increasingly appear over major cities and airports. The federal government has introduced a draft law that would authorize police to shoot down or disable...
Global Patriots Germany urges unity among NPP presidential aspirants
The Global Patriots Germany, a diaspora wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has extended its warm congratulations to the five presidential aspirants who successfully went through the vetting and balloting process ahead of the party’s...

Germany says EU seeks tech sovereignty without protectionism
Berlin (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Germany’s digital minister, Karsten Wildberger, stated that Europe should develop its own digital infrastructure to lessen reliance on U.S. providers, but this doesn’t imply a total withdrawal from them,...