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January 27, 2024

Holocaust survivors gather at 79th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation for historic remembrance day

A group of survivors of Nazi death camps marked the 79th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp during World War II in a ceremony in Poland.

January 27, 2024

On this day in history, January 27, 1943, US Eighth Air Force launches bombing offensive over Nazi Germany

The U.S. Eight Air Force attacked the port of Wilhelmshaven, Germany, on this day in history, Jan. 27, 1943, marking the start of the American bombing offensive in Europe in World War II.

January 26, 2024

Person taken hostage in southern Germany, but rescued unharmed

The police were able to arrest the suspect, who was attempting to flee the scene of the crime with the hostage, who was unharmed.

January 25, 2024

German defense minister says country is not ready to defend itself against Russian threat

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warned soldiers that Europe is not ready to defend itself from a potential conflict with Russia's President Putin..

January 23, 2024

Germany's top court denies funding for far-right party after ruling ideology unconstitutional

Germany's highest court has ruled that a small far-right party will be denied funding for the next six years after deeming the group's values unconstitutional.

January 20, 2024

Germany’s right-wing party met with massive protests after report says AfD discussed deporting millions

Thousands of protesters demonstrated across Germany on Saturday as the movement against the country's right-wing party, AfD, grows following reports it discussed deporting millions.

January 20, 2024

Red panda named Barney escapes German zoo, is rescued by fire department while 'grumbling slightly'

A red panda was rescued from a tree after he escaped his enclosure at the Cologne Zoo. The local fire department had to help with the rescue after the red panda refused to budge.

January 19, 2024

German lawmakers approve plan to loosen citizenship rules in effort to attract skilled workers

German lawmakers have approved legislation that eases rules on gaining citizenship and ends restrictions on holding dual citizenship, according to officials.

January 18, 2024

Tennis star Alexander Zverev irked over question about assault trial

Germany tennis star Alexander Zverev was irked over a question about whether he'll appear at his assault trial in May as he just won an Australian Open match.

January 15, 2024

Leaked German documents show leaders are preparing should Russia launch World War 3: reports

Leaked German documents show leaders are preparing for Russian President Vladimir Putin to launch World War 3 over the next year, highlighting key events and months.