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German far-right party opens convention after strong election showing. Opponents gather to protest
BERLIN (AP) — The far-right Alternative for Germany opened a convention Saturday after a strong performance in the recent European election, as opponents held large-scale protests and some demonstrators tried to block roads or clashed with police. Alternative for Germany, or AfD,...
Cutting-edge technology on show at Euro 2024 is changing the face of soccer
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — From smart-enabled match balls and artificial intelligence to cryogenic recovery chambers, soccer is being transformed by the cutting-edge technology available to players, coaches and officials. That much has been evident at Euro 2024, where...
Euro 2024: What to know about the European Championship in Germany
The European Championship, also known as Euro 2024, is entering the knockout phase on Saturday, following the end of the group stage. Here's what to know about the tournament: Where are the games being played? The tournament is being held in Germany, with matches in 10...
Another 400,000 people left Germany's Catholic Church last year, but the pace slowed from 2022
BERLIN (AP) — Another 400,000 people formally left the Catholic Church in Germany last year, though the number was down from a record set in 2022 as church leaders struggle to put a long-running scandal over abuse by clergy behind them and tackle calls for reform, official figures showed...
Germany moves to ease the deportation of foreigners who glorify terrorist acts
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's government on Wednesday launched new legislation to ease the deportation of foreigners who publicly approve of terrorist acts. Under the law, a single comment on social media could provide grounds for kicking people out. The measure approved by the Cabinet...
A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billions
WASHINGTON (AP) — As he campaigned for the presidency, Joe Biden promised to spend billions of dollars to “save the world” from climate change. One of the largest players in the solar industry was ready. Executives, officials and major investors in First Solar, the largest...
Kylian Mbappé scores on return from broken nose and France draws 1-1 with Poland at Euro 2024
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé, wearing a mask to protect his broken nose, marked his return at the European Championship with a goal against Poland. It wasn't enough for a victory on Tuesday, though, and it's not enough to solve France’s growing problems at Euro 2024. ...
Monitoring group reports a steep rise in antisemitic incidents in Germany last year
BERLIN (AP) — A group that tracks antisemitism in Germany said Tuesday it recorded an overall increase of more than 80% in incidents last year, with well over half of the total coming after Hamas-led militants attacked Israel in early October. The RIAS group said it recorded 4,782...
China, EU are open to talks on plans to hike tariffs on Chinese EVs
BANGKOK (AP) — China and the European Union are open to holding talks on the EU’s recent decision to sharply raise tariffs on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, officials from both sides say. China’s Commerce Ministry and Germany’s economy minister said over the...
High-profile German far-right politician on trial again over alleged use of Nazi slogan
BERLIN (AP) — A prominent German far-right politician who plans to run for the governor's job in an eastern state later this year went on trial for the second time Monday on charges of knowingly using a Nazi slogan at a political event. Björn Höcke was fined 13,000 euros...
