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Today in History: June 26, Berlin Airlift begins
Today in History Today is Wednesday, June 26, the 178th day of 2024. There are 188 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: In 1948, the Berlin Airlift began in earnest after the Soviet Union cut off land and water routes to the isolated western sector...
Argentina's Milei meets German officials in controversial lap around Europe
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Argentina's self-described anarcho-capitalist President Javier Milei met with German officials on Sunday in Berlin, part of his ongoing lap of Europe which has been greeted with both celebration and outrage. In a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on...
Germany and Dutch-owned operator end talks on grid sale because of budget constraints
BERLIN (AP) — A state-owned Dutch company that is the biggest electricity grid operator in Germany said Thursday that talks on selling its German business to the government in Berlin have been terminated due to the administration's budget constraints. TenneT, one of four...
Azarenka beats qualifier to move into Berlin quarterfinals
BERLIN (AP) — Former top-ranked player Victoria Azarenka clinched a spot in the quarterfinals of the grass-court Berlin tournament with a 6-3, 6-3 win over qualifier Zeynep Sonmez on Wednesday. Now ranked 19th, Azarenka broke her rival five times and managed to save five break...
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...
