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Lee Jae-sung has goal ruled out as Kim Min-jae remains on bench in Bayern victory
South Korean national team midfielder Lee Jae-sung of Mainz 05 had a goal ruled out against Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich, while compatriot Kim Min-jae remained on the bench, preventing a head-to-head encounter between the two players. Lee started Saturday's home match against Bayern in the ninth round of the …
· Edwin Choi
Max’s journey to the grave 113 years after death, via a doctor fleeing murder charges and an Australian museum
German immigrant’s skeleton, on display at South Australian Museum for 80 years, finally laid to rest in Adelaide on SaturdayFor almost 80 years, war hero Max Dreyssig’s skeleton was on display in a museum.Pictures show him posed with one leg up on a small chair, a bird skeleton perched on his outstretched hand. Con…
· Tory Shepherd
Over 400,000 workers strike across Germany (VIDEOS)
Over 400,000 workers have joined strikes across Germany, demanding higher wages and job security Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Merz’s conservatives poised to nominate Germany’s first woman president
Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner is "the perfect candidate," according to one center-left state premier.
· Sebastian Beug, Florian Kain, Burkhard Uhlenbroich
Conservadora Ilse Aigner deverá ser a primeira mulher presidente da Alemanha
Partido do chanceler federal Friedrich Merz concordou em apoiar o nome da ex-ministra de Merkel, informaram jornais alemães. Escolha oficial acontece em 30 de janeiro de 2027.
· Deutsche Welle
BSP’s jumbo rate cut enough for now, says Deutsche Bank
GERMAN financial company Deutsche Bank said the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) larger-than-expected October rate hike would “likely be sufficient for now,” as the mixed inflation signals warrant giving previous monetary policy adjustments time to take effect.
· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Siemens Energy redesigns Gulf power plants to withstand drone attacks | The National
German industrial group is drawing on lessons from Ukraine as the Iran war forces a costly rethink of electricity infrastructure
· Jennifer Gnana
Drei Probleme für Friedrich Merz
Ein unruhiges Wochenende für Friedrich Merz: Der CDU-Chef muss gleich drei drängende Probleme abräumen. Neben dem Streit um die Zuckersteuer und der Nachfolge von EZB-Chefin Christine Lagarde geht es vor allem um die Kandidatur für das Bundespräsidialamt. Rasmus Buchsteiner ordnet ein, warum Merz bei der Personalie …
· Rixa Fürsen
Mercedes-Benz overtakes BMW to rank second in imported car sales
Mercedes-Benz overtook BMW to become South Korea's second-best-selling imported car brand, marking a shift in the two leading German premium automakers' rankings. According to the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association, imported passenger car registrations totaled 31,117 units in October, up 29.3 pe…
· Jung Young-seon
Russia hawk appointed as Germany’s top commander
Staunch Ukraine supporter and Russia hawk Lieutenant General Christian Freuding has been appointed to lead the German Armed Forces Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
The leader of a German conservative party is found dead at a Berlin hotel
BERLIN — Hubert Aiwanger, the leader of a conservative party that has become a mainstay of Bavarian politics and sought to expand its influence across Germany, has been found dead at a Berlin hotel.
· Associated Press
German military convoy crashes in Poland
Three German soldiers were hospitalized after two military trucks collided on a highway in Poland, military police say Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
German prosecutors investigate hotel death of Bavarian minister
Hubert Aiwanger had led the Free Voters conservative party since 2018.
· Daria Zakharova
Harry Kane follows Ballon d'Or win by signing new Bayern Munich contract | The National
England captain will stay at German club until summer of 2029
· Gareth Cox
Investigation into international fraud network based in Israel, Cyprus sees seven suspects arrested
The operation, led by German prosecutors, resulted in the arrest of seven suspects, searches at 17 locations, and the seizure of more than 100 servers allegedly used by the fraud network.
· YOAV ETIEL
Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane signs new contract with Bayern through to 2029
‘I love the club, fans and the city of Munich,’ says strikerKane has 156 goals in 161 Bayern games since 2023England captain and Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane has signed a new deal with Bayern Munich through to 2029, the German club have announced.Kane moved to Bayern from Tottenham in 2023 for a record €100m fee an…
· Guardian Sport
German defense giant Rheinmetall cuts outlook for second time in months as military contracts stall
Rheinmetall cut its 2026 outlook for the second time in three months, citing delays to German military projects and artillery ammunition deliveries.
· Elsa Ohlen
Merck bets on Asia growth with $338m Korea investment
German science and technology giant Merck is betting big on Korea as a manufacturing hub for Asia's booming biopharmaceutical industry, investing 300 million euros ($338 million) in a new production center in Daejeon. The facility, Merck's largest life science investment in Asia-Pacific to date, is central to its "i…
· Kan Hyeong-woo
Sandra Huller navigates ‘stained’ German past in a film about family and fame
As Thomas Mann’s daughter in Fatherland, the acclaimed actor is once again generating Oscars buzz.
· Stephanie Bunbury
Canada spat exposes widening rift between Merz and von der Leyen
Berlin’s effort to reserve associate status for Kyiv has collided with the Commission president’s Ottawa initiative.
· Nicholas Vinocur
German politician found dead in Berlin hotel
BERLIN — A prominent German politician was found dead in a Berlin hotel on Wednesday, police said, adding they had launched an investigation.
· Agence France-Presse
Hubert Aiwanger, prominent German politician, found dead in Berlin hotel
Police and prosecutors open investigation into death of the 55-year-old Bavarian state deputy leaderA prominent German politician was found dead in a Berlin hotel on Wednesday, police said, adding they had launched an investigation.The cause of death of Hubert Aiwanger, 55, who was deputy leader of southern Bavaria …
· Guardian staff and agencies
Bavarian economy minister found dead
Bavarian Deputy PM and Economy Minister Hubert Aiwanger was found dead in a Berlin hotel at the age of 55, German media reports Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Als Weidel noch gegen Sexismus kämpfte
Ein gigantisches Datenleck enthüllt das verborgene Innenleben der AfD. Mehr als 400.000 interne E-Mails zeigen, wie der Bundestagsabgeordnete Markus Frohnmaier brisante Informationen für das syrische Assad-Regime sammelt. Gleichzeitig offenbaren die Leaks, wie die heutige Parteichefin Alice Weidel intern vehement ge…
· Pauline von Pezold, Frederik Schindler
Russia bombards Ukraine power grid before Abu Dhabi talks; Merz urges Moscow to engage
KYIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -- Russia bombarded Ukraine‘s energy infrastructure in waves on Tuesday, knocking out power to large parts of the country with dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones, a week before US-brokered peace talks were due to resume. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at least 33 people had been ki…
· Edwin Choi
Ao lado de Zelenski, Merz promete ampliar apoio à Ucrânia
Chanceler federal alemão anuncia novo pacote de 200 milhões de euros para enfrentar o inverno, e destaca defesa aérea e energia como prioridades.
· Nina Werkhäuser
German textbooks excel on Holocaust, uneven on Israeli-Palestinian conflict, report finds
“With antisemitism at alarmingly high levels in Germany, what children learn about Jews and Israel matters more than ever,” IMPACT-se CEO Marcus Sheff said.
· ALEX CARSON
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hopes Abu Dhabi talks will open path to Putin meeting
Ukrainian president meets German chancellor in Berlin, who says Russia is yet to engage seriously in peace efforts.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Germany’s Merz warns Europe must have seat at the table on Ukraine peace talks
The German chancellor also called the U.S. move to invite Putin to the G20 “completely unacceptable,” saying Ukraine’s fate must not be discussed without Ukraine.
· James Angelos
German tourist missing in Indonesia’s Bali after landslide amid rainy season
A German tourist was among two men still missing on Tuesday after a landslide struck a glamping resort on the island of Bali in Indonesia. Heavy rains on Sunday afternoon caused the landslide, which struck the Eco Park Pelaga Glamping Retreat in Petang district at around 11pm, The Bali Times reported. Three tents co…
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Zelenskyy to make unexpected visit to Berlin for talks with Merz – Europe live
Seven bomb threats have now been reported across Europe, all incidents have been confirmed as false alarmsBack to Poland, Warsaw Modlin airport says it has resumed operations after an earlier bomb threat – but a part of the airport where the London flight was parked remain closed and is being checked by security for…
· Jakub Krupa
Merz defende que Alemanha tenha primeira presidente mulher
Chanceler federal alemão diz que possível sucessora de Frank-Walter Steinmeier deve vir de seu partido. Se eleita, candidata seria a primeira a ocupar a presidência em 77 anos de República Federal.
· Redação DW
German MPs and officials targeted in spyware attack – minister
German lawmakers and officials have been targeted in a spyware attack resembling those involving Israeli-developed Pegasus software Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
German unions launch wave of strikes over cost-of-living pressures
The expanded industrial action comes amid a wave of strikes and protests that have sparked unrest across Europe.
· Al Jazeera Staff
German manufacturing expands steadily in Oct
BERLIN — Germany’s manufacturing sector expanded solidly in October as rising export sales and government-linked demand supported output and orders, a business survey showed on Monday.
· Reuters
Trick or treat takes sinister turn for German kids
German police launched an investigation into reports of dangerous objects, including metal needles and magnets, found in Halloween candy Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or party gives way to anxiety-filled hangover for Bayern Munich | Andy Brassell
Dortmund did not read the script, remaining level on points with the defending champions at the top of the tableIt was the moment they had all been … not so much waiting for, but planning, pushing and yearning for. In the videos that announce the starting lineup on the giant scoreboard before kick-off, every Bayern …
· Andy Brassell
After 10 Youths Beat German Teen, Mayor's Calls For More 'Civic Courage' Widely Mocked As Example Of 'State Failure'
After 10 Youths Beat German Teen, Mayor's Calls For More 'Civic Courage' Widely Mocked As Example Of 'State Failure' Authored by Remix News Staff via Remix News,The mayor of the German city of Frankfurt (Oder), Axel Strasser, has called on residents to demonstrate greater civic courage after bystanders did nothing a…
· Tyler Durden
Merz und die Wut der Basis
Friedrich Merz steht vor einer heiklen Mission:Der CDU-Chef trifft auf die Kreisvorsitzenden und damit auf die teils kritischsten offiziellen Stimmen seiner Partei. Nach schmerzhaften Wahlniederlagen prallen Hauptstadt-Blase und Parteibasis aufeinander. Rasmus Buchsteiner analysiert, wie viel Druck hinter verschloss…
· Rixa Fürsen
Most Frankfurt rioters had ‘migrant background’ – German state minister
Hesse’s interior minister says most Frankfurt rioters had migrant backgrounds after violent clashes left over 100 police officers injured Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Protesters loot shops, 100 officers injured as riots spread to Germany
The German city of Frankfurt emerges as a new flashpoint for Europe's anti-government protests as students demand better education and lower living costs.
Korybko: Tusk's Judicial Coup Amounts To An Attempted German Takeover Of Poland By Proxy
Korybko: Tusk's Judicial Coup Amounts To An Attempted German Takeover Of Poland By Proxy Authored by Andrew Korybko via Andrew Korybko's Newsletter,His judicial coup aims to oust the conservative president so that he can't veto Poland's financial subordination to the EU upon the liberal-controlled Sejm's introductio…
· Tyler Durden
‘Gen Z Takes Charge’ protests across Germany turn violent as rioters loot shops in Frankfurt
Thousands joined Gen Z-led protests across 34 German cities for better education and lower costs, leading to store looting in Frankfurt.
· Reuters
Governo Merz tenta ressuscitar economia alemã para deter AfD
Conflitos, energia cada vez mais cara e competição chinesa ameaçam as exportações, base da economia alemã. Cenário tem favorecido ascensão da ultradireita em pesquisas eleitorais.
· Nik Martin
How Merz’s five-day Asia trip ended up being mostly about Europe
Security concerns followed the German chancellor to Singapore, Japan and Korea. And his proposal for a new trade alliance is already facing hurdles.
· Hans von der Burchard
Kim Min-jae plays full match as Bayern draws Dortmund 2-2
South Korea defender Kim Min-jae played the full match as Bayern Munich drew Borussia Dortmund 2-2 in the Bundesliga's "Der Klassiker." Bayern was held at Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday in the eighth round of the 2026-27 season. Bayern remained unbeaten through eight matches at 5-3-0 with 18 points and stayed t…
· Edwin Choi
[APK 2026] 'Tech beats tariffs': German industry chiefs demand faster reforms
European industrial leaders warned Saturday that excessive regulation and years of stagnant growth are eroding the region's competitiveness, urging faster decision-making and pointing to South Korea's manufacturing prowess as a model. Speaking at a breakfast session of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Conference of German Busi…
· Byun Hye-jin
[APK 2026] Merz calls for global alliance to defend rules-based trade
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday called for a global alliance of like-minded economies to defend rules-based trade, urging closer coordination between Europe and the Indo-Pacific as protectionism and geopolitical tensions threaten the international trading system. Speaking at the 19th Asia-Pacific Conferen…
· Jo He-rim
Shops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent
The protests in cities across Germany - including Berlin, Hamburg and Frankfurt - came on the same day hundreds of thousands also protested in France.
· Bbcnews