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Spain beats Georgia 4-1 to reach Euro 2024 quarterfinals. It next plays host Germany
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Spain recovered from conceding an early own-goal to beat Georgia 4-1 for a spot in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals, ending one of the tournament's most compelling underdog stories. Goals from midfielders Rodri and Fabián Ruiz brought Spain back into the game...
German police believe man who climbed arena roof during Euro 2024 game was a would-be photographer
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — German police said Sunday they believe a man who scaled the roof of the stadium as Germany played Denmark at Euro 2024 was a would-be photographer and they have no evidence he intended to hurt anyone. Video shown by public broadcaster WDR appeared to show...
Today in History: June 30, Night of the Long Knives
Today in History Today is Sunday, June 30, the 182nd day of 2024. There are 184 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 30, 1934, Adolf Hitler launched his “blood purge” of political and military rivals in Germany in what...
Germany beats Denmark 2-0 to advance to Euro 2024 quarterfinals after storm stops play
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Let that patriotic fervor soar. Host nation Germany is headed to the quarterfinals at the European Championship after a wet and wild win over Denmark on Saturday. “We’re going to Berlin,” sang the jubilant Germany fans who were first battered by rain...
German far-right party reelects its leaders after election gains while opponents protest
BERLIN (AP) — The far-right Alternative for Germany reelected its leadership duo Saturday after the party made gains in the recent European election, while thousands of people protested against its convention and some demonstrators tried to block roads or clashed with police. ...
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...
