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June 5, 2023

Prominent German politician charged with alleged use of Nazi slogan

Björn Höcke, a prominent German politician, has been charged for allegedly using a Nazi slogan in a speech in 2021. His lawyers denied that his words had any "criminal relevance."

June 5, 2023

Defense secretary's new guidance on drag shows on military bases has immediate impact: Report

Drag shows previously planned at multiple military bases have been cancelled after a directive from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reportedly prohibited the shows.

June 5, 2023

Motorcyclist dies after head-on collision with competitor during Ironman triathlon in Germany

An Ironman race in Germany was marred by tragedy on Sunday after a 70-year-old motorcyclist was killed following a head-on collision with a triathlete, police and race officials said.

June 2, 2023

Germany to investigate former air force fighter pilots accused of training the Chinese military

The defense minister of Germany said his country plans to look into a report alleging that former air force officials have been training Chinese military pilots.

June 1, 2023

Cause of last year's train derailment that killed 5 in German Alps discovered by investigators

The cause of last year's train derailment in the German Alps has been discovered by investigators. They believe damage to concrete ties used on the tracks caused the accident.

May 30, 2023

Former German tax inspector sentenced to over 8 years in prison for one of biggest frauds in country's history

A former tax inspector was sentenced to over eight years in prison in one of Germany's biggest frauds. Hanno Berger fled to Switzerland in 2012 before being extradited to Germany.

May 30, 2023

German soccer team punished for stopping a game in protest over alleged racist abuse

German soccer team Teutonia Ottensen was punished for walking off the field in protest after their Black team captain Marcus Coffie claimed an opposing player racially abused him during a game.

May 30, 2023

15-year-old German soccer player suffers life-threatening injuries after being struck during post-match brawl

A German teen suffered life-threatening injuries during a post-match brawl at an international soccer tournament. A 16-year-old was jailed for striking him.

May 28, 2023

Roger Waters calls out 'bad faith' and 'politically motivated' attacks against him by Jewish organizations

Former Pink Floyd founder Roger Waters claimed that attacks against his performance while wearing an SS uniform are “disingenuous and politically motivated."

May 26, 2023

Germany denies chancellor's criticism of climate protestors incited raids

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's spokesman on Friday denied that his boss' criticism of Last Generation climate activists may have led to raids on them this week.