German Election Campaign Gains Momentum with a Role for Russia
berlin December 17, 2024 19:30The German election campaign heats up with a change in approach towards President Putin, as the CDU/CSU lead in polls.
The German election campaign heats up with a change in approach towards President Putin, as the CDU/CSU lead in polls.
Experts warn that triggering Article 5 of the NATO charter is becoming more likely as Russia escalates its hybrid war with the West.
A recent archaeological discovery in Somerset, England, sheds light on a gruesome massacre dating back around 4000 years. The findings suggest a particularly violent attack, where around 37 people were slaughtered and eaten in a cave system in Charterhouse, a Roman town.
A convicted terrorist is suing the owner of an English pub for a 'racist' sign. The pub's sign depicts an Arab-looking man with a turban, which the terrorist claims incites violence. The man, Khalid Baqa, received a prison sentence in England in 2018 for inciting violence through writings. Locals are outraged by the lawsuit, as the pub, The Saracen's Head Inn, has a 500-year history with the same sign.
A man has been arrested in Northern France for allegedly shooting and killing five people at and near a migrant camp. The bodies of two security guards and two migrants were discovered in Loon-Plage, near Dunkirk. Another victim's body was found in Wormhout, about 5 kilometers south.
American politician Nancy Pelosi has undergone hip surgery following a fall in Luxembourg while attending a memorial event for the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.
A couple in England walked around for days with the body of a 2-year-old toddler in a stroller.
Residents of Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, are expressing concerns over the rapid growth in tourism, particularly around the Christmas season.
A deadly migrant route has claimed the lives of six individuals aboard fishing boats heading to the Canary Islands.
In eastern Germany, a family has lost ownership of their house after 85 years as the court ruled that the property was not rightfully theirs due to the forced sale by Jewish previous residents in 1939.
A goat skull that accompanied Napoleon on board the ship Bellerophon has been auctioned for 5,000 pounds at the British auction house Hansons, making it around 8,000 euros. The unique skull belonged to the ship's goat that provided milk to Napoleon and his entourage.
Sixteen EU countries have asked the European Commission to come up with a new proposal in the coming months for taxing tobacco products in the EU, including electronic cigarettes and vapes.
The storm Darragh has tragically resulted in the loss of two lives in the United Kingdom. Thousands of homes across the country were left without power as a result.
A drunk ambulance driver in Germany left an 88-year-old woman waiting in freezing temperatures after pulling over to take a nap, while the patient was still inside the vehicle.
A veertigtal heads of state and government officials, including Donald Trump and Volodimir Zelenski, are set to attend the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, which was devastated by a fire in April 2019.
A 37-year-old Iraqi asylum seeker, Ali A., has been arrested in the Bavarian city of Augsburg for planning an attack on the Christmas market. German media reports indicate that Ali A. has connections to the terrorist group Islamic State.
A family member of Putin mistakenly reveals the number of missing soldiers during a meeting, causing a stir.
Former nurse Lucy Letby, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the deaths of babies and attempted murders, has been questioned about other suspicious deaths.
Eindhoven chipmaker NXP is partnering with Taiwanese TSMC giant to expand a billion-dollar factory in Singapore for the Chinese market.
The Malta summit marked the end of the Cold War, but recent events suggest otherwise. Learn about the historic meeting and its relevance today.
A 100-year-old former German SS guard might face prosecution for his alleged atrocities committed during the World War II.
A provider in Finland reported a damaged internet cable, with the Finnish police suspecting a crime. The cable, connecting Finland and Sweden, experienced damage causing a major outage in Finland.
Bear, a retired British police dog, successfully locates a missing man leading to a heartwarming reunion.
A police report holds former Brazil president responsible for thwarted coup, accusing Bolsonaro of actively participating in the plot.
A small town in Germany is facing traffic chaos due to a group of peeing mice, resulting in traffic lights being out for 5 days.
In light of Putin's continuous threats with nuclear weapons, Germany is shaken awake, with anxious citizens fearing the worst.
The recent crash of a DHL cargo plane in Vilnius, which resulted in the death of the pilot and injuries to crew members, has led to speculation regarding possible sabotage or technical failure.
European countries express concern over potential decline in US support for Kiev due to escalating conflict in Ukraine.
Drugging, the act of secretly administering alcohol or drugs to someone's drink, will become a standalone offense in the United Kingdom.
The storm brings strong winds, heavy rainfall, snow, and ice with it.