Germany

Thousands protest in Germany urging faster green shift, amid Iran war

Crowds took to the streets in Germany's Berlin (above), Cologne, Hamburg and Munich on April 18, demanding a faster shift to renewable energy.

Over a dozen countries offer to play role in Hormuz mission, Britain’s Starmer says

(From left) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arriving for a press conference following an international summit on efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on April 17

Rescue for whale stranded off German coast in ‘decisive phase’

Experts inspect a humpback whale as it lies on a sandbank in the Wismar Bay in the Baltic Sea on March 30. The stranded mammal is said to be in a better condition than some have suspected.

Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest set up all-English showdown in Europa League semis

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery during the Europa League quarter-finals against Bologna.

Macron, Starmer rally allies to mull over Hormuz mission

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and French President Emmanuel Macron will chair the meeting, which will be held mostly via video.

Germany’s Merz says EU $135b loan for Kyiv should be disbursed now

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with the two leaders bolstering cooperation on air defense and drone production.

Germany to provide further $30 million in aid to Sudan in 2026

Newly arrived displaced people queue to receive meals at Thobo Camp, in Engpung County, Sudan, January 29, 2026. Karl Schembri/Norweigan Refugee Council/Handout via REUTERS

Hundreds of Lufthansa flights cancelled as pilots strike again over pay

Lufthansa airplanes are seen parked on the tarmac during a strike of cabin crew union (UFO) at Frankfurt airport, Germany November 7, 2019.

Germany agrees on $2.38 billion in fuel-cost relief package

German Chancellor and leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Friedrich Merz attends the CDU's leadership meeting at the party's headquarters in Berlin, on April 13, 2026.

Marcus Rashford with point to prove as Barcelona target Champions League comeback at Atletico Madrid

Barcelona's Marcus Rashford celebrates after scoring during the 4-1 La Liga win over Espanyol at the Nou Camp on April 11, 2026.

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