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Thousands of students protest German military conscription
More than 40,000 students have taken to the streets of Berlin, in protest of Germany’s proposed military service plans.
Published On 26 Sep 2026
Munich picked as Germany’s candidate to host Olympic Games
Since the last time the Summer Games were on German soil in 1972, Germany has launched seven unsuccessful bids to host.
Premier League and La Liga lead FIFA reform calls after ‘exploitative’ plan
Europe’s top leagues, from England, Spain, Italy and Germany, add pressure on Gianni Infantino after World Cup plan.
Croatian court approves extradition in Nord Stream bombing case
Nord Stream sabotage suspect to be extradited from Croatia; court ruling faces appeal with final decision still pending.
Ukrainian man kills one, wounds four in Poland abbey knife attack
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy denounces ‘horrific crime’ after 31-year-old attacks clergy, worshippers in border town.
Wolfsburg terminate Christian Eriksen’s football contract by mutual consent
The 34-year-old has been recovering from an on-pitch collapse in June during a friendly between Denmark and Ukraine.
Europe’s centrists are finally paying the price of their extremism
The centre’s blind adherence to austerity has devastated European societies.
FIFA President Infantino’s letter a ploy for re-election, says German FA
Infantino proposed an independent review of FIFA’s decision-making process amid criticism of his leadership.
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Why the world should care about the far right’s rise in Germany
The AfD has a far different vision on support for Ukraine, foreign aid and Russia than the governing coalition.
‘Hope’ rises in Berlin immigrant communities as Left wins amid AfD gains
The Left party, led by Turkish-origin Elif Eralp, won Berlin, offering a contrast to the far right’s wins in the east.
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