Germany 1 day ago German customs officials seize 1,500 tarantulas smuggled in international spongecake shipment An unusual smell led German customs officials to uncover approximately 1,500 tarantulas concealed in spongecake packages from Vietnam, and many of the spiders did not survive.
Archaeology 2 days ago Mysterious 1,600-year-old settlement emerges from soil with rare Roman military finds A recent archaeological dig in western Germany revealed a Roman-era settlement with 750 artifacts, including a unique burial with parts of a military belt dating to the 4th or 5th centuries.
Iran 2 days ago Iran vows retaliation if UN Security Council issues snapback sanctions on anniversary of nuclear deal Tehran issues warning against U.N. snapback sanctions amid concerns over its nuclear program, while expert warns that enforcing the U.N. mechanism could prompt Iran to exit non-proliferation treaty.
Opinion July 7 Trump cuts millions in taxpayer funding for pushing COVID ‘cover-up’ Trump administration ends $20 million contracts with Springer Nature, a German-owned publisher criticized for bias, censorship and thousands of retractions in 2024
Democrat Elections July 6 NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani's professor father claimed Hitler inspired by Abraham Lincoln Ivy League professor father of NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani linked Hitler's Holocaust to Abraham Lincoln during comments at a 2022 panel discussion hosted by the Asia Society.
Archaeology July 4 Neanderthals extracted animal fat in advanced food prep 'fat factories' 125,000 years ago: report Archaeological findings reveal Neanderthals operated a 'fat factory' 125,000 years ago in what is now Germany, smashing bones to extract essential fat during seasons when carbohydrates were scarce.
Travel July 3 Rare Christian cross among spectacular 1,000-year-old Viking treasures found by metal detectorists Archaeologists recently unearthed a 1,000-year-old Viking treasure hoard on Baltic shores, featuring silver artifacts, Arabic coins and a cross pendant signaling early Christianization.
Iran July 1 Danish national wanted in Germany arrested after allegedly spying on Jewish targets for Iran A Danish man accused of gathering information on Jewish locations and people in Berlin for Iranian intelligence was arrested in Denmark and will be extradited to Germany.
Tennis June 20 Tennis star Alexander Zverev steps in to offer aid after fan, 62, gets struck by fallen advertising board German tennis pro Alexander Zverev rushed to the aid of a fan at the Halle Open after the 62-year-old woman was struck by a fallen advertising board.
Israel June 13 Global calls to avoid escalation pour in after Israeli strikes on Iran World powers respond to rising Middle East tensions as Israel strikes Iranian sites. The U.S. insists it was not involved in strikes, and the much of the globe urges restraint.
Tennis June 12 Tennis player calls opponent 'little pig' and 'piece of s---' after losing heated match in Germany Fabio Fognini had some harsh words for Corentin Moutet after their back-and-forth match in the Stuttgart Open in Germany earlier this week.
History June 10 Mysterious 'dumped' bodies of woman and child found by archaeologists in picturesque town A recent German excavation revealed a grim Celtic-era grave of a woman and child who may have suffocated from fermentation gases, according to archaeologists.
White House June 7 Call with China's Xi, and Trump-Musk exchange fueled barbs during 20th week in office President Donald Trump and SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk's feud boiled over this week at the White House.
Donald Trump June 5 Merz says US in 'strong position' to stop Putin, Trump says 'let them fight for a little while' Trump compared war in Ukraine to children fighting in a park during a meeting with German Chancellor Merz, who emphasized that Trump is "the key person" who can pressure Russia to end the conflict.
Donald Trump June 5 Germany's Merz to 'adapt' to Trump during high-stakes meeting on tariffs, defense German Chancellor Merz's meeting with President Trump is expected to cover trade disputes and defense concerns, with Merz backing Trump's call to increase NATO's military spending.
World June 4 WWII bombs found in European city force massive evacuation operation Three U.S. World War II bombs found in Cologne defused after prompting the evacuation of 20,000 residents and the closure of hospitals, businesses and transportation routes.
World June 3 Dutch right-wing leader Wilders' party leaves government coalition over immigration The party of populist Dutch political leader Geert Wilders abruptly left the country's governing coalition on Tuesday over a dispute about immigration, a move that brings down the government after less than a year in office.
Donald Trump June 2 Trump's 20th week in office to include White House meeting with European leader, expected call with Xi President Donald Trump's 20th week as commander in chief is set to include a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Donald Trump May 29 Chicago mayor calls DOGE 'an act of war,' compares second Trump term to Third Reich Chicago Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson echoes Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s warning and highlights President Donald Trump’s impact on culture and federal agencies.
Europe May 27 Germany's chancellor ends weapons range limits for Ukraine despite Russian nuclear threats Germany lifts range restrictions on weapons to Ukraine, allowing attacks on Russian military positions. Chancellor Merz emphasizes Western support amid conflict.
Hawaii May 26 Scientists 'strike gold' in shocking discovery from Hawaiian volcanic rocks Researchers at Göttingen University find gold and ruthenium in Hawaiian volcanic rocks, suggesting core materials are reaching the Earth's surface.
Germany May 24 Police confirm 18 stabbed by woman at Hamburg train station in Germany, homicide squad investigating A woman allegedly stabbed 18 people at Hamburg Central Station, leaving six in life-threatening condition. The suspect was arrested, and investigations are ongoing.
Germany May 24 German defense minister says military draft could return if volunteer numbers fall short Germany may reinstate compulsory military service if the volunteer system fails, says Defense Minister Pistorius, with a new military service bill potentially effective as early as 2026.
Airlines May 19 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 May 13 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.
