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German police shoot to death an Afghan man who killed a compatriot, then attacked soccer fans

Jun. 15, 2024 10:12 AM EDT

BERLIN (AP) — German police shot to death an Afghan man after he fatally attacked a compatriot and later wounded three people watching the televised opening game of the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in eastern Germany, police said Saturday. The 27-year-old Afghan citizen first...

Underappreciated outside Germany, will the currywurst win new fans at Euro 2024?

Jun. 12, 2024 13:14 PM EDT

BERLIN (AP) — Bite-sized bliss. The currywurst is considered a fast-food delicacy in Germany, and a perfect treat before a game. UEFA has confirmed that soccer fans from across Europe will find this savory German invention on offer at stadiums throughout the country during the...

Today in History: June 12, 49 killed in Pulse nightclub shooting

Jun. 12, 2024 00:20 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Wednesday, June 12, the 164th day of 2024. There are 202 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 12, 2016, a gunman opened fire at the Pulse nightclub, a gay establishment in Orlando, Florida, leaving...

Zelenskyy appeals for help with Ukraine's energy network as recovery conference opens

Jun. 11, 2024 23:53 PM EDT

BERLIN (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday appealed for short-term help in repairing his country's electricity network and long-term investment in its energy system at a conference to gather support for Ukraine's recovery from the destruction wreaked by Russia’s war. ...

Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open for a third Grand Slam title at 21 by beating Alexander Zverev

Jun. 09, 2024 16:59 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — As Carlos Alcaraz began constructing his comeback in Sunday's French Open final, a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Alexander Zverev for a first championship at Roland Garros and third Grand Slam title in all, there arrived the sort of magical shot the kid is making a regular...

Mourners can now speak to an AI version of the dead. But will that help with grief?

Jun. 04, 2024 09:56 AM EDT

BERLIN (AP) — When Michael Bommer found out that he was terminally ill with colon cancer, he spent a lot of time with his wife, Anett, talking about what would happen after his death. She told him one of the things she'd miss most is being able to ask him questions whenever she...

Mourners can now speak to an AI version of the dead. But will that help with grief?

Jun. 04, 2024 07:00 AM EDT

BERLIN (AP) — When Michael Bommer found out that he was terminally ill with colon cancer, he spent a lot of time with his wife, Anett, talking about what would happen after his death. She told him one of the things she'd miss most is being able to ask him questions whenever she...

14-time champion Rafael Nadal loses in the French Open's first round to Alexander Zverev

May. 27, 2024 15:24 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — The noise was loud and relentless, a chorus of thousands of belting out “ Ra-fa! Ra-fa! ” whenever their guy found the occasional moment of brilliance of the sort he has conjured up so often at the French Open and elsewhere through the years. The 15,000 or so on...

Bayer Leverkusen has won the German Cup and completed unbeaten domestic double

May. 25, 2024 16:03 PM EDT
BERLIN (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen has won the German Cup and completed unbeaten domestic double.

German authorities arrest 2 men suspected of plotting a knife attack at a synagogue

May. 24, 2024 11:22 AM EDT

BERLIN (AP) — German authorities said Friday that they have arrested two men suspected of plotting a knife attack on worshippers at a synagogue in the southwestern city of Heidelberg. The suspects, who are 24 and 18 years old, were detained during separate police operations in the...