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The latest breaking news and stories on Germany, a country in northern Europe known as a federal republic, and the world’s fourth largest economy. Also covering Germany’s relationship with China and Europe, plus commentary and updates on Germany’s economy, politics, society and social issues.
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President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
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Chancellor Olaf Scholz
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A Ryanair passenger plane is parked at Cologne in Germany. Greek media reported the incident had occurred over North Macedonia, and said the window had been broken by a piece of debris that detached from one of the plane’s engines. Photo: dpa
Aviation

Man nearly sucked out of ‘detached’ window on Ryanair flight

The man was pulled back inside by other passengers and has been hospitalised with friction burns but was otherwise in good condition.

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Nato

1 revolver, 6 bullets: Turkish president’s ‘unusual’ gift to Nato leaders

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Crime

Germany jails man 10 years for fatal attack on train conductor

Pets

Girl in Germany dies after family dog bites her

People at the scene had attempted to pull the Pit Bull Terrier off the girl, but failed to prevent her suffering serious injury.

Pit bull terrier. American pit bull terrier. A girl in Germant died after her family’s Pit Bull Terrier bit her while they were playing. Photo: Shutterstock
China-Latin America relations

A year into Trump’s tariffs, Brazil trades less with US and more with China

Trading report lands as USTR weighs extra 25 per cent levy and Flavio Bolsonaro tells hearing that Lula ‘licks China’s boots’.

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Crime

Teen, 16, arrested after two girls seriously wounded in German school ‘rampage’

At least two girls are seriously injured in the suspected ‘rampage’.

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Crime

German ‘serial killer’ doctor gets life in prison for 15 murders

Prosecutors said during the proceedings that the palliative care doctor was suspected of having killed more than 70 other people.

People walk in front of Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. A court in Berlin on Wednesday convicted a 41-year-old palliative care doctor of killing 12 women and three men during home visits between September 2021 and July 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
Crime

Norway police says 28 arrested in international child porn operation

The men, aged 22 to 54, had been arrested in Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Germany.

Electric & new energy vehicles

BYD’s EV tech in the spotlight as it challenges Porsche’s 911

With the Denza Z electric sports car, featuring DiSus tech and blade batteries, BYD aims to compete globally and challenge its German rival.

South Korea

Why South Korea is celebrating a Canada submarine deal it lost

Coming a close second to Germany shows ‘K-defence’ can hold its own on the world stage, military experts say.

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The Royal Canadian navy hosts the South Korean navy’s Dosan Ahn Chang-ho during a welcome ceremony in Esquimalt, British Columbia, on May 25. Photo: The Canadian Press/AP
Architecture and design

Rolex Oyster: From English Channel to Shanghai, a century of innovation

Discover how Rolex’s 1926 Oyster revolutionised horology with waterproof durability, self-winding Perpetual movement, and iconic tool watches.

The “Oyster Story” exhibition in Shanghai. Photo: Rolex/Anthony Reed
Banking & finance

Beyond a bridge: Hong Kong digs in to shore up fragile ‘moat’, anchor growth

Officials deploy multipronged strategy – from tax incentives to new gold clearing system – to recalibrate city’s global standing amid shifting capital flows, regulatory changes.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Colombia’s president-elect halts transition, accuses Petro of planning coup

President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella calls on the military to ‘protect’ the country’s democracy after outgoing leader alleges election fraud.

United States

Trump still ‘disappointed’ with Nato, says US should control Greenland at summit

US president says he has ‘very good relationship’ with ‘loyal’ Turkey and is weighing up selling F-35 fighter jets to them.

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US President Donald Trump meets with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the start of the Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Canada

Canada picks German firm for new sub fleet deal, likely strengthening Nato ties

German firm TKMS beats Hanwha Ocean of South Korea to Canadian submarine agreement in a move expected to strengthen ties with Nato.

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Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney at HMC Dockyard in Halifax on Monday. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP
US-EU relations

US at 250: has Europe learned to survive Trump’s America?

The transatlantic alliance has become unpredictable and even hostile, and many are wondering how much road it has left to run.

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Autonomous vehicles

China’s lower tech costs poised to accelerate global robotaxi market: Morgan Stanley

The cost of parts per vehicle for Chinese-made robotaxis was expected to drop to between US$35,000 and US$40,000 in 2027.

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Thailand

Thai PM warns may ‘shut down’ cannabis industry after global smuggling spike

Four years after decriminalisation, a wave of international drug busts could force Asia’s only legal cannabis market to recriminalise.

Customs officers stand next to packages of seized cannabis buds during a press conference in Gresik, Indonesia’s East Java province, on Thursday. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Why the Indo-Pacific might be on the back burner at the Nato summit

Immediate pressures over Ukraine, Iran and spending mean alliance’s concerns about China could be sidelined at Ankara gathering.

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Russia

Germany govt may withhold info from states if far-right win, for security

State govt powers include intelligence services activities. The far-right – with ties to Moscow – in Saxony-Anhalt could soon win a majority.

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China trade

Why is a Chinese-made portable AC selling out across heat-stricken Europe?

Popularity of Midea’s PortaSplit fuels resale mark-ups and expedited shipping as renters favour plug-and-play cooling amid installation barriers.

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A Midea PortaSplit air conditioner is pictured at Midea’s German R&D Centre on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
Banking & finance

Why has China lowered its own ranking in global financial competitiveness?

A Beijing think tank dropped China’s world ranking to fifth place, behind the US, Japan, UK and Germany following stock market volatility.

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A Beijing think tank has ranked China fifth in global financial competitiveness, listing it behind the US, Japan, UK and Germany. Photo: Reuters
China manufacturing

Macroscope | How ‘post-industrial’ buyer’s remorse set in for the West and Japan

After decades of hollowing out their manufacturing bases, Western and Japanese policymakers can and should do more than bewail China’s rise.

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Protests around the world

‘We won’t tolerate this’: thousands in Germany protest against far-right AfD

The party’s annual conference comes ahead of state elections the AfD hopes will help pave the ⁠way for success at national ⁠level.

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Merz hits back at Trump for ridiculing Germany’s defence spending drive

The German chancellor defended Berlin’s increased military spending and highlighted his commitment to Nato targets.

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German soldiers attend a ceremony at Mountain Troops Day in Mittenwald on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations

China-EU progress, Xi touts ‘global influence’, Nato summit

This week: China signals openness to cutting EU trade gap, President Xi hails Communist Party’s ‘significant global influence’ and factory activity returns to expansion. Next week: Nato summit takes place in Turkey, US moves towards new tariffs, Kung Fu Soccer may hit the screens, and more.

Photo: CN-STR/AFP
China-EU relations

German government pledges to defend trade, signalling tougher China stance

Country’s ruling coalition agrees on 34-point package to revive ailing German economy as Chinese imports surge.

US-China relations

Which Trump will show up at Nato summit? Odds are it will be the fuming one

US president’s impatience and distrust of multilateral groupings has Nato’s 31 other members walking on eggshells before next week’s key meeting.

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