Crystal Palace beats Rayo Vallecano 1-0 for Conference League title, club's 1st European trophy
Read full article: Crystal Palace beats Rayo Vallecano 1-0 for Conference League title, club's 1st European trophyJean-Philippe Mateta scored the only goal as Crystal Palace won its first-ever European trophy by beating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the final of the Conference League on Wednesday to give outgoing coach Oliver Glasner the perfect send-off.
Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation
Read full article: Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflationThe European Union’s executive commission has cut its growth outlook and predicted higher inflation due to sharply higher energy prices from the war in Iran.
Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say
Read full article: Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources sayThe Pentagon is drawing down thousands of troops in Europe by stopping units from deploying to Poland and Germany as opposed to yanking those already stationed there.
Bayern Munich falls short of Champions League final again ruing referee decisions
Read full article: Bayern Munich falls short of Champions League final again ruing referee decisionsTwice in three seasons Bayern Munich has fallen short in the Champions League semifinals with regrets about a referee’s decision in the second leg.
Paris Saint-Germain returns to Champions League final as Dembélé goal stifles Bayern Munich
Read full article: Paris Saint-Germain returns to Champions League final as Dembélé goal stifles Bayern MunichOusmane Dembélé has scored early and Paris Saint-Germain eliminated Bayern Munich with a 1-1 draw to reach the Champions League final again.
As US plans fewer troops in Germany, Europe sees need for bigger role within NATO
Read full article: As US plans fewer troops in Germany, Europe sees need for bigger role within NATOEuropean leaders say President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany is just the latest signal that Europe must take more responsibility for its security.
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat
Read full article: US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threatThe Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months.
Brazil's Senate blocks Lula's Supreme Court nominee, first rejection in 132 years
Read full article: Brazil's Senate blocks Lula's Supreme Court nominee, first rejection in 132 yearsBrazil’s Senate dealt a political blow to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday by rejecting his appointee to the Supreme Court, the first in more than 130 years.
Germany suspects Russia is behind Signal phishing that targeted top officials
Read full article: Germany suspects Russia is behind Signal phishing that targeted top officialsThe German government suspects Russia is behind phishing attacks on Signal targeting high-ranking politicians, military personnel, and journalists.
Airline company Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as war squeezes fuel prices and supplies
Read full article: Airline company Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as war squeezes fuel prices and suppliesThe German company that owns Lufthansa Airlines and other European carriers says it plans to cut 20,000 short-haul flights through October as the Iran war drives up oil prices and deepens worries that some countries may run low on jet fuel.
US women to face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in September FIBA World Cup group play
Read full article: US women to face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in September FIBA World Cup group playThe U.S. women’s basketball team will face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in the women’s FIBA World Cup in September, looking to win its fifth consecutive title.
Bundesliga's first female coach, Marie-Louise Eta, looks ahead after Union Berlin loses on her debut
Read full article: Bundesliga's first female coach, Marie-Louise Eta, looks ahead after Union Berlin loses on her debutMarie-Louise Eta was in little mood for celebrating after making her debut as the first female coach in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Eta loses first game as Bundesliga's first female coach, Dortmund gives Bayern chance to seal title
Read full article: Eta loses first game as Bundesliga's first female coach, Dortmund gives Bayern chance to seal titleMarie-Louise Eta became the first female coach to take charge of a Bundesliga game but her Union Berlin team failed to live up to the occasion with a 2-1 defeat to Wolfsburg.
Mbappé's trophyless streak in the Champions League continues after move to Real Madrid
Read full article: Mbappé's trophyless streak in the Champions League continues after move to Real MadridIt’s been almost two years since Kylian Mbappé left Paris Saint-Germain to join Real Madrid, in part to try and win the Champions League.
Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia
Read full article: Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against RussiaUkraine and Germany say they are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems.
Sinner continues his winning streak by beating Zverev and will face Lehecka in the Miami Open final
Read full article: Sinner continues his winning streak by beating Zverev and will face Lehecka in the Miami Open finalJannik Sinner sat out the Miami Open a year ago as he served a three-month suspension after testing positive for a banned substance.
Top central banker thinks businesses may be quicker to raise prices due to Iran war
Read full article: Top central banker thinks businesses may be quicker to raise prices due to Iran warBusinesses might be quicker to raise prices in response to the Iran war due to bitter memories of the energy price inflation that broke out after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Why a New York-born 16-year-old could play for Bayern Munich in a key Champions League game
Read full article: Why a New York-born 16-year-old could play for Bayern Munich in a key Champions League gameAn unlikely run of injuries has sidelined Bayern Munich’s top three goalkeepers and could mean the German champion starts New York-born 16-year-old Leonard Prescott for its upcoming Champions League game against Atalanta.
Wealthy nations pledge record release of emergency oil reserves in a bid to calm surging prices
Read full article: Wealthy nations pledge record release of emergency oil reserves in a bid to calm surging pricesThe International Energy Agency has agreed to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East.
23 red cards and police intervention as mass brawl mars end of title match in Brazil
Read full article: 23 red cards and police intervention as mass brawl mars end of title match in BrazilTwenty-three players have been shown a red card as a lengthy brawl requiring the intervention of military police marred the final seconds of a Brazilian soccer title match between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro.
A genetic analysis reveals new details on ancient couplings between humans and Neanderthals
Read full article: A genetic analysis reveals new details on ancient couplings between humans and NeanderthalsAncient linkups may have happened more frequently between female humans and male Neanderthals, according to an new genetic analysis.
Solar-powered truck charging gains ground on South Africa’s freight corridors
Read full article: Solar-powered truck charging gains ground on South Africa’s freight corridorsAfrica’s push to decarbonize freight is gaining momentum as Cape Town-based Zero Carbon Charge rolls out fully off-grid, solar-powered charging hubs for electric trucks along South Africa’s key N3 corridor.
Amon-Ra St. Brown to play in mother's home of Germany as Lions are set for NFL Munich game
Read full article: Amon-Ra St. Brown to play in mother's home of Germany as Lions are set for NFL Munich gameDetroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown says a longtime dream will come true with his team set to play in the NFL game in Munich this year.
Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader's visit to China
Read full article: Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader's visit to ChinaGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China as Germany worries about rising Chinese competition and Beijing’s stance on Ukraine.
Defending champion Sweden out of Olympic medal contention in men's curling after 'horrible week'
Read full article: Defending champion Sweden out of Olympic medal contention in men's curling after 'horrible week'Defending champion Sweden has been eliminated from semifinal contention in the men’s curling competition at the Winter Olympics with two matches to spare after what skip Niklas Edin described as a “horrible week.”.
Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits
Read full article: Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuitsBayer has agreed to a proposed $7.25 billion deal to settle thousands of U.S. lawsuits that blame Roundup for causing cancer.
Winter Olympics recap: Japanese pair upstage 'Blade Angels,' Germany sweeps 2-man bobsled
Read full article: Winter Olympics recap: Japanese pair upstage 'Blade Angels,' Germany sweeps 2-man bobsledAmi Nakai and Japanese teammate Kaori Sakamoto upstaged Alysa Liu and the rest of the “Blade Angels” from the U.S. to take the lead after the short program in the women’s figure skating competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks
Read full article: Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talksA Ukrainian drone attack hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for fresh U.S.-brokered peace talks.
US lawmakers limp to global security summit trailed by political crises at home
Read full article: US lawmakers limp to global security summit trailed by political crises at homeDozens of U.S. lawmakers were trying to make their way this weekend to the Munich Security Conference to assure allies of America's reliability.
Europe's central bank maintains interest rate with economic growth resilient
Read full article: Europe's central bank maintains interest rate with economic growth resilientThe European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged as the economy in the 21 countries that use the euro chugs past the disruption from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs with modest but resilient growth.
Transfer deadline: Man City goes big again as Premier League clubs dominate transfer window
Read full article: Transfer deadline: Man City goes big again as Premier League clubs dominate transfer windowManchester City has gone big again in the January transfer window and will hope it reaps more rewards than last year.
German soccer federation rules out World Cup boycott despite calls to oppose Trump
Read full article: German soccer federation rules out World Cup boycott despite calls to oppose TrumpThe German soccer federation has ruled out a boycott of the World Cup despite calls from within to send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump.
More consumers are buying or selling gold. What to know about the latest rush and swings in value
Read full article: More consumers are buying or selling gold. What to know about the latest rush and swings in valueGold prices hit new heights in early 2026 — and many consumers have rushed to buy and sell pieces of the precious metal.
Germany midfielder Goretzka says Trump makes 'us feel not only German but also European'
Read full article: Germany midfielder Goretzka says Trump makes 'us feel not only German but also European'Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka says in an interview with Die Zeit newspaper that U_S_ President Donald Trump “has managed to make us feel not only German, but also European.”.
Germany trims this year's growth forecast to 1% as its economy is slow to gather pace
Read full article: Germany trims this year's growth forecast to 1% as its economy is slow to gather paceThe German government has trimmed its 2026 forecast for the country’s economy, Europe’s biggest, as growth picks up more slowly than previously hoped.
Adam Silver: NBA, FIBA pushing forward with plans for new league in Europe. But things take time
Read full article: Adam Silver: NBA, FIBA pushing forward with plans for new league in Europe. But things take timeNBA Commissioner Adam Silver has reaffirmed plans to launch a new league in Europe in partnership with FIBA.
USA Luge gets 11 athletes into Milan Cortina Olympics, 1 shy of maximum. Russia will get 2 spots
Read full article: USA Luge gets 11 athletes into Milan Cortina Olympics, 1 shy of maximum. Russia will get 2 spotsRussian luge athletes Roman Repilov and Daria Olesik have qualified for the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Germany sharply rejects RFK Jr.'s claims that it prosecutes doctors for vaccine exemptions
Read full article: Germany sharply rejects RFK Jr.'s claims that it prosecutes doctors for vaccine exemptionsThe German government has sharply rejected claims by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that it sidelined patient autonomy during COVID-19.
Germany to face Ghana in World Cup warmup after draw blocks Ivory Coast plans
Read full article: Germany to face Ghana in World Cup warmup after draw blocks Ivory Coast plansGermany will face Ghana in March to prepare for the World Cup after the draw forced Julian Nagelsmann's team to cancel a planned friendly with the Ivory Coast.
Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference
Read full article: Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged sabotage, cyberattacks and election interferenceAn official says Germany has summoned the Russian ambassador following accusations of sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference.
World Cup champion Spain widens lead over No. 2 United States in FIFA women's rankings
Read full article: World Cup champion Spain widens lead over No. 2 United States in FIFA women's rankingsWomen’s World Cup champion Spain has widened its points lead atop the FIFA rankings over the second-placed United States.
Germany's president gets a royal welcome at start of the first UK state visit in 27 years
Read full article: Germany's president gets a royal welcome at start of the first UK state visit in 27 yearsBritain’s King Charles III and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier put on a show of Anglo-Saxon unity Wednesday as their countries expand cooperation to fend off threats to European security, combat climate change and bolster economic growth.
German far-right party sets up its new youth wing as thousands protest
Read full article: German far-right party sets up its new youth wing as thousands protestA confident far-right Alternative for Germany has set up its new youth organization as thousands of protesters converged on the western city of Giessen.
Germany's Merz under fire in Brazil for his comments on Amazon host city of COP30
Read full article: Germany's Merz under fire in Brazil for his comments on Amazon host city of COP30Brazilian authorities have raged against comments by Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz in which he appeared to look down on Belem, a city on the edge of the Amazon rainforest.
Björn Werner is the 'German Pat McAfee' bringing the NFL, Colts and Bromania to the masses
Read full article: Björn Werner is the 'German Pat McAfee' bringing the NFL, Colts and Bromania to the massesBjörn Werner signed everything thrust in front of him by NFL fans who packed a Berlin plaza Saturday.
NFL teams flock to Berlin as the league eyes more games in Germany
Read full article: NFL teams flock to Berlin as the league eyes more games in GermanyBerlin will be the third German city to host a regular-season game when the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons square off Sunday at Olympiastadion.
Faith leaders condemn a Pennsylvania Halloween parade float with an Auschwitz sign
Read full article: Faith leaders condemn a Pennsylvania Halloween parade float with an Auschwitz signJewish and Catholic leaders have condemned a Halloween parade float in Pennsylvania that included a replica of the Auschwitz gate.
Bird flu hits migrating cranes hard in Germany as the virus flares up
Read full article: Bird flu hits migrating cranes hard in Germany as the virus flares upIn a spot outside Berlin that’s usually a paradise for birdwatchers, volunteers have recovered nearly 2,000 dead cranes in recent days as bird flu has hit the migrating birds hard.
Liverpool rebounds with 5-1 win at Frankfurt in Champions League; Chelsea and Bayern also win big
Read full article: Liverpool rebounds with 5-1 win at Frankfurt in Champions League; Chelsea and Bayern also win bigLiverpool has bounced back from a losing streak with a 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.
Spain tops FIFA men's rankings, Germany set to be among top seeds in World Cup draw
Read full article: Spain tops FIFA men's rankings, Germany set to be among top seeds in World Cup drawSpain still topped the FIFA men’s world rankings published Friday that show Germany back on track to be a top-seeded team in the World Cup finals tournament draw.
Polish court blocks extradition and frees Ukrainian suspected in Nord Stream pipeline blasts
Read full article: Polish court blocks extradition and frees Ukrainian suspected in Nord Stream pipeline blastsA Polish court has blocked the extradition of a Ukrainian man to Germany and ordered his immediate release.
Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defense needs at $120 billion
Read full article: Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defense needs at $120 billionGermany plans to send more than $2 billion in military aid to Ukraine amid concerns about dwindling Western support.
A mayor-elect in Germany is found with serious stab wounds. Investigators see no political motive
Read full article: A mayor-elect in Germany is found with serious stab wounds. Investigators see no political motiveThe newly elected mayor of a town in western Germany has been found with serious stab wounds.
Oktoberfest ends Sunday with the traditional Bavarian salute
Read full article: Oktoberfest ends Sunday with the traditional Bavarian saluteThe 190th Oktoberfest has come to a close, wrapping up the world’s largest folk festival with the traditional Bavarian marksmen’s gun salute in Munich, after a bomb threat closed it for hours last week.
Germany's Munich Airport reopens after second closure in less than 24 hours due to drones
Read full article: Germany's Munich Airport reopens after second closure in less than 24 hours due to dronesGermany’s Munich Airport has reopened after authorities shut it down for the second time in less than 24 hours after two confirmed drone sightings.
Experience authentic German traditions at Casselberry’s Oktoberfest
Read full article: Experience authentic German traditions at Casselberry’s OktoberfestCentral Florida’s longest-running Oktoberfest celebration brings authentic German culture, cuisine, and entertainment to Casselberry for its 62nd year.
Mystery drone sightings reported over critical infrastructure in northern Germany
Read full article: Mystery drone sightings reported over critical infrastructure in northern GermanyGerman authorities are investigating reports of unidentified drones potentially spying on critical infrastructure in Schleswig-Holstein.
Police say Oktoberfest reopens after a security sweep due to a bomb threat
Read full article: Police say Oktoberfest reopens after a security sweep due to a bomb threatGerman police have completed a security sweep at the Oktoberfest fairgrounds and reopened the famed beer festival after an hourslong closure.
Russia is tracking two satellites used by the German military, defense minister says
Read full article: Russia is tracking two satellites used by the German military, defense minister saysRussia is currently tracking two satellites used by the German military, according to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
Al Gore's satellite and AI system is now tracking sources of deadly soot pollution
Read full article: Al Gore's satellite and AI system is now tracking sources of deadly soot pollutionFormer Vice President Al Gore has announced an expansion of Climate TRACE to track soot pollution using satellite technology and artificial intelligence.