A third trial of suspects in an alleged far-right coup plot opens in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — Eight people accused of involvement in a suspected far-right plot to topple the German government went on trial in Munich on Tuesday, in the last of three trials in the sprawling case. The eight Germans, six men and two women, are charged with “preparation of high...

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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