BBC World
Germany's Far-Right AfD Poised for Historic Taste of Power in East - Bratwurst Not Included
Germany's far-right AfD eyes historic state win in Saxony-Anhalt, promising radical change and a whole lot of controversy.
2026-09-05
BBC World
2026-09-04
The Guardian
Romanian Prosecutors Indict Andrew Tate for Trafficking Minors, Money Laundering - His Lawyer Says 'No Thanks'
Andrew Tate officially indicted for a smorgasbord of crimes, Germany may hand power to the AfD (what could go wrong?), Volkswagen cuts 100,000 jobs, and Meloni celebrates being the longest-serving PM in Italian history - with a rally, naturally.
2026-09-02
The Guardian
Germany Finally Points Finger at Russia for Leipzig Drone Stunt, Because Subtlety Is Overrated
Germany finally blames Russia for the Leipzig drone attack, announces sanctions, and evicts a spy-riddled cultural center, because even hybrid warfare needs a response.
2026-09-01
The Guardian Europe
Russia's Overnight Hug: 12 Dead, Thousands Without Power, and a Border Crossing 'Deliberately Damaged'
Russia kills 12 in Ukraine, EU ministers meet in Ireland, and Norway's queen skips a ceremony - all in a day's work for Europe.
2026-08-19
BBC World
Ukrainian Man Arrested in Croatia Over Nord Stream Blasts; Second Suspect Brought In
A Ukrainian scuba diver is arrested in Croatia for the Nord Stream pipeline bombing, joining a cast of characters who have turned European courts into a geopolitical soap opera.
2026-08-17
Yahoo News
Germans Decide the Best Way to See the World Is to Stay Home
Germans are rediscovering the joys of home, racking up record domestic trips while foreign travel takes a backseat - because why go to Italy when you have the Black Forest?
2026-08-16
The Guardian
Europe's Heatwaves: Where GDP Goes to Melt
Europe's heatwaves are cooking the economy, with €180bn in GDP at risk, nuclear plants offline, rivers too shallow for barges, and Italy's tomatoes crying for help.
2026-08-08
The Guardian Europe
Towel Tussle: Poll Reveals Italians and French Are the True Sunlounger Hogs, Germans Just Get the Blame
Italians and French are the real sunlounger hogs, according to a YouGov poll, while Germans just get the blame. Meanwhile, Italy battles umbrella cheats in a dawn war for beach real estate.
2026-08-03
ScienceDaily
Mathematicians Prove Perfectly Fair Elections Are Impossible, Which Explains A Lot
Mathematicians confirm no voting system can be perfectly fair - so that election you're still mad about? Mathematically inevitable.
2026-07-18
The Guardian
German Politician Resigns After Doing Thing He Voted to Keep Illegal
Jens Spahn, who once called surrogacy a 'rented womb,' resigns after using one anyway. Consistency is hard.
2026-07-14
The Guardian
German Youth to Berlin: 'Nice Try, But We'd Rather Not' as Conscientious Objector Applications Surge
Young German men are rushing to declare themselves conscientious objectors as Berlin tries to boost the army, making 'conscription lite' about as popular as a hangover.
SpaceNews
Europe Throws Money at Space Defense, Hopes Gravity of Spending Lifts Economy
Europe boosts space defense spending 12% to €13.5B, but remains locked out of global markets and trails U.S. and China in industrial scale.
2026-07-13
BBC World
German Court Finds Iraqi Couple Guilty of Enslaving Yazidi Girls, Because Some Crimes Really Do Follow You
A German court convicts an Iraqi couple for enslaving Yazidi girls, proving that even if you flee to Bavaria and become a hairdresser, your past crimes might still catch up with you.
2026-07-12
The Guardian
Germany's 'Drowning in June' Trend Takes a Literal Turn as Heatwave Claims 99 Lives
Germany records 99 drowning deaths in June heatwave, mostly young men; France and Spain also swelter with closed landmarks, shortened bike races, and wildfires.
2026-07-10
Ars Technica
Volkswagen Tells Board How to Fix Itself; Unions Say 'Nah, We're Good'
Volkswagen's board rejects a restructuring plan that doesn't mention job cuts but clearly implies them, because unions hold half the seats and frown at redundancies.
2026-07-09
The Guardian
VW Proposes to Slash Up to 100,000 Jobs, Union Promises to Make Life Difficult
Volkswagen wants to cut up to 100,000 jobs and close four German plants; unions are not amused and plan protests.
2026-07-05
Germans Set New Record for Complaining About Travel, Because of Course They Did
Germans file record 29,400+ travel complaints in first half of 2026, blaming weather, war, and AI teaching people to complain better.
2026-07-04
The Guardian Europe
Germany to China: 'Deeply Disturbing' You're Training Russian Soldiers, Could You Not?
Germany is not thrilled China is training Russian soldiers; Russia claims another city; Sumy gets bombed; Ukraine and Poland have a history lesson; Lithuania wants nukes; Russian athletes still banned.
2026-07-03
BBC World
Germany to Workers: Got the Sniffles? Better Get That Doctor's Note - In Person, Please
Germany tells its workers: bring a doctor's note on day one, because apparently we can't trust you to have a real cold without official documentation.
2026-07-02
The Guardian
Russia Says It Will 'Continue to Increase Pressure' on Kyiv, as Death Toll Hits 17
Russia's latest attack on Kyiv kills 17, Germany accuses Ukraine of Nord Stream sabotage, and Ireland investigates alumina exports to Russia - all while Zelenskyy asks for more air defense and EU membership talks.
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