Cristiano Ronaldo weighed ending his Portugal career after the World Cup and acknowledges some critics at home want him out of the team.

An American military aircraft has crashed at a U.S. air base in western Germany, injuring the pilot.

Alexander Zverev has sent Germany through to the Davis Cup Final 8 by defeating Dino Prizmic.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections including a historic defeat for his party.

Munich's Oktoberfest has kicked off with the city's mayor tapping the first beer keg, marking the start of the 191st edition of the festival.

The Czech Republic beat the United States to reach the Davis Cup Final 8 after U.S. Open finalist Ben Shelton and Learner Tien both lost their singles matches.

U.S. Open runner-up Ben Shelton withdrew from the Laver Cup and will be replaced by 16th-ranked Brandon Nakashima on Team World.

Trinity Rodman made it from the soccer pitch to the tennis court in time to watch boyfriend Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open final.

The U.S. Army is actively incorporating drone tactics learned from Ukrainian troops.

The House is expected to take up a punishing Russian sanctions package next week, though prospects of passage are uncertain despite the overwhelming support the bill received in the Senate.

The European Central Bank is raising interest rates to cool inflation that is being fed by high oil prices from the Iran war.

Manchester United is back to winning ways in the Champions League, Como made itself at home with a debut win, and Harry Kane can’t stop scoring.

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has announced the closure of the German consulate in St. Petersburg.

Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has become a major political force in the 13 years since its founding.

Germany has told the United Nations’ top court that a genocide case over weapons sales to Israel was improperly filed by Nicaragua and should be thrown out.

Late-night finishes are a hallmark of the U.S. Open.

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner say they have held encouraging talks in Kyiv.

The far-right Alternative for Germany party has surged to a resounding victory in a regional election.

Lautaro Martínez has struck a second goal in injury time to complete Inter Milan’s 3-2 comeback win over title rival Napoli in Serie A.

Mali pulled off the first stunner of the Women’s Basketball World Cup by shocking Spain 82-73.

The women's FIBA World Cup begins with the U.S. in search of a fifth consecutive championship.

The U.S. has dominated the women’s FIBA World Cup for nearly two decades, winning the last four titles.

Russia says it will close German cultural centers on its territory in a retaliatory measure amid deepening tensions between Moscow and European countries who are helping Ukraine resist the Kremlin’s invasion.

Nearly a century after the Nazis shut down Germany's world-famous Bauhaus school of design, the art movement has once again become a cultural battleground.

The U.S. women’s national basketball team is short on practice time heading into a major competition where anything less than winning a gold medal is considered a failure.

The European Union is grappling with how to respond to an attempted drone attack at a German airport blamed on Russia.

The German government has blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives.

A record-breaking spending spree by English soccer clubs has reached its climax with Manchester City signing midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for 125 million pounds ($169 million).

Injuries and three straight losses in warmups have not dimmed hopes for host team Germany at the Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin.

As the WNBA goes on its FIBA World Cup break, no team has more players headed to Germany then the New York Liberty.

An election in eastern Germany on Sunday could produce the first far-right state governor in the country’s post-World War II history.

Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane and Giulia Gwinn have won Germany’s player of the year awards for 2026.

A donkey named Freddy in northern Germany has attacked two motorists by jumping into their van.

A Croatian investigative judge has ordered the detention of a Ukrainian man wanted in Germany in connection with the 2022 undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines.

Brazil’s historic Maracana Stadium will host the opening match and the final of the Women’s World Cup next year, FIFA announced on Thursday.

The NHL and NHLPA say the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers will play two regular season games in Germany next year.

Severe storms have caused extensive damage across parts of Germany.

A Ukrainian man wanted in connection with the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions has been arrested in Croatia.

Hundreds of commercial flights will be told to change their paths over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean during the next two winters to show how minor altitude adjustments can reduce aviation’s climate impact.

FIFA's chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has reportedly left his role weeks after accusing president Gianni Infantino of deceiving staff with a World Cup sell-off plan.

The United States successfully defends the men’s title at the flag football world championships but loses the women’s title to Canada.

The U.K. and France are bracing for the fifth heat wave of the season, adding to an intense stretch of hot weather that has repeatedly sent temperatures soaring across Europe since May.

A small organ in eastern Germany is the headliner of the world’s slowest concert.

An experiment with artificial intelligence at the annual Richard Wagner festival in the German town of Bayreuth has drawn boos from the audience after producing a staging that appeared to leave some spectators confused.

Immo Feldmer continues the ancient tradition of charcoal burning in Germany's Harz Mountains.

German authorities say the suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack that killed one person and left 29 injured was shot and killed by police during a confrontation in a suburb of the city.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reshuffled top posts as he tries to boost his unpopular government.

Germany has hired Jürgen Klopp to coach its national team, giving the ex-Liverpool manager a daunting task to turn around the fortunes of a squad which failed yet again at the World Cup.

The World Cup produced hundreds of spectacular moments and The Associated Press covered all 104 games over 39 days in the United States, Canada and Mexico from every angle.

Prince William joined his wife Kate and two of their children for the men’s final at Wimbledon in a star-studded Royal Box that also included actors Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman and Ben Stiller.

Volkswagen’s CEO has indicated that he’s trying to avoid closing plants as he seeks to turn around the automaker’s performance.

Germany’s soccer federation says it has held talks with Jurgen Klopp and both sides are confident he will take over as national team coach after the country’s disappointing exit from the World Cup.

American actor Dustin Hoffman and cricket great Sachin Tendulkar were among the celebrities at Wimbledon on Friday to watch defending champion Jannik Sinner play Novak Djokovic on Centre Court.

Volkswagen has reported weak sales numbers, with a significant drop in China.

A German investigation into an online predator network that thrived on the messaging app Telegram for years has led to the convictions of four alleged members of the group's inner circle.

Delegates at the national convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany party have overwhelmingly reelected its leaders, including Alice Weidel.

The far-right Alternative for Germany is in a buoyant mood as it holds a convention this weekend.

Another World Cup, another early exit.

José Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup.

WhatsApp users will soon have the option to use usernames instead of phone numbers.

A shooting at a youth welfare facility in northern Germany on Monday leaves six people dead.

All of the matchups have been set for the World Cup's round of 32 with the knockout stage getting underway Sunday when Canada plays South Africa in Southern California.

A heat wave is hitting central and eastern Europe, with record temperatures in Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Denmark.

As Europe scorches under extreme heat, people aren’t the only ones impacted by the high temperatures and humidity.

A standout at the World Cup, Deniz Undav is playing for Germany while representing his Yazidi and Kurdish heritage.

The record-breaking heat that’s scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change, according to a new study.

Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute and Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup by rallying for a 2-1 win over Germany.

The United States returns to the pitch for its final World Cup group-stage game with some decisions to make.

A problem with a communications system forced Germany’s railway system to halt all trains, leaving passengers stranded across the country.

The German government says it intends to take a 40% stake in defense contractor KNDS, whose products include Leopard and Leclerc tanks, as it tries to strengthen European production along with NATO ally France.

Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation.

Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup.

Of all the rainbow of colors during the World Cup, one is sticking out: pink.

Criticism began to pour in about how the quality of the World Cup would likely be affected not long after FIFA announced an expanded 48-team tournament.

A suspect in the fatal shooting of a Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin has been arrested in Poland.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the killing of a Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin looks like a political assassination.

Polish prosecutors say a 44-year-old Russian artist who has been critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed at close range near his home in eastern Poland.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea that could endanger freedom of navigation as happened in the Strait of Hormuz.

Family members say renowned South African jazz musician Abdullah Ibrahim has died at age 91.

Kai Havertz scored two goals as Germany pulled away from World Cup first-timer Curaçao late in the opening half and piled on after that in a 7-1 win in a group match.

Curaçao is preparing for its historic World Cup debut against Germany with excitement and pride.

Nelly Korda found the perfect tonic for the week after the biggest win of her career.

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges of rape.

Nelly Korda and Olivia Cowan's "Legally Blonde" team finishes three shots off the lead in the Dow Championship.

Mauricio Pochettino has been blunt about American soccer talent.

A pop-up art show featuring contemporary works is set to open at the German president's official residency this week before renovations begin.

Christian Eriksen is conscious and undergoing further tests in the hospital after collapsing on the field again while playing for Denmark’s national team in a scary scene that had echoes of his cardiac arrest at the European Championship five years ago.

Leroy Sané scored a tiebreaking goal in the 57th minute, giving Germany a 2-1 win over the United States in a friendly and a nine-game winning streak heading into the World Cup.

The U.S. military is still waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe.

Portugal and Austria have defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but deeply divided U.N. Security Council in a hotly contested race after intense campaigning.

A study details a surprising new way into how pigeons find their way home.

Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend.

Jean-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.

Naomi Osaka’s taste for fashion is in the spotlight again at the French Open.

The 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.

The 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.

Twice in three seasons Bayern Munich has fallen short in the Champions League semifinals with regrets about a referee’s decision in the second leg.

Ousmane Dembélé has scored early and Paris Saint-Germain eliminated Bayern Munich with a 1-1 draw to reach the Champions League final again.

European 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.

The Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months.