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January 15, 2024

German farmers clog Berlin streets with tractors in protest against diesel subsidy cuts

German farmers choked the streets of Berlin with tractors in a protest against diesel cost increases. The farmers say there has been a pattern of tightening rules and restrictions.

January 13, 2024

Israeli ambassador says UN should be on trial as accomplice to 'hatred and murder'

The UN’s top court is facing accusations it perverted justice by allowing an alleged bogus charge of genocide against Israel while ignoring Hamas’ Nazi-like conduct.

January 12, 2024

Belarusian journalist faces trial for covering protests as government intensifies crackdown on dissent

A Belarusian photojournalist is on trial facing charges of "participation in an extremist group" for his coverage of protests during a government crackdown on dissent.

January 11, 2024

Right-wing party allegedly discussed deporting millions from Germany at meeting with Identitarian Movement

One of Germany's rising right-wing parties met with members of the Identitarian Movement in November, discussing the deportation of millions from the country.

January 10, 2024

Germany softens stance on arms exports by approving air-defense missiles for Saudi Arabia

Germany has approved the export of 150 air-to-air missiles for the Iris-T air defense system to Saudi Arabia, marking a shift from the previous ban on arms exports.

January 8, 2024

German soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer dead at 78

Franz Beckenbauer, who led Germany to a World Cup title as a coach and a player, has died, his family said Monday. The two-time Ballon d'Or winner was 78.

January 8, 2024

German politician launches new party, poised to challenge right-wing opposition

Sahra Wagenknecht, a prominent German opposition politician, has officially established a new party. The party aims to contest the European Parliament election in June.

January 8, 2024

'Too many are coming': Germany grapples with soaring asylum applications as records show 51% surge

The number of people applying for asylum in Germany rose to 351,915 in 2023. The surge in migration has become a significant political challenge for the government.

January 2, 2024

Germany's smallest governing party votes to stay in Chancellor Scholz's coalition

Members of the Free Democrats, the smallest party in German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition, voted to remain in the government despite its low popularity.

January 1, 2024

Germany detains fifth suspect in alleged plot to attack Cologne Cathedral over the holidays

German authorities have detained a 41-year-old German-Turkish man in connection to an alleged threat to attack the Cologne Cathedral over the holidays.