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Being Black in Germany has never been easy. Elections in eastern states could make it harder still

Aug. 27, 2024 05:22 AM EDT

ERFURT, Germany (AP) — It was a balmy summer night in 2020, shortly after the lifting of Germany’s first COVID-19 lockdown, and Omar Diallo and two friends from his home country of Guinea wanted to celebrate Eid al-Adha, the Muslim festival of sacrifice. “We were enjoying life,...

Netherlands into Euro 2024 semifinal against England after beating Turkey

Jul. 06, 2024 19:19 PM EDT

BERLIN (AP) — The Netherlands dug deep to come from behind and beat Turkey 2-1 on Saturday and book its place in the European Championship semifinals. An own goal from Mert Muldur in the 76th minute, only six after Stefan De Vrij canceled Samet Akaydin’s first-half header for...

Turkey can expect strong support from the Turkish-German community at Euro 2024. So can Germany

Jun. 12, 2024 04:07 AM EDT

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Six years ago, Ilkay Gündogan's place on the German national team was in question over a photograph with Turkey's president. Now he's the team captain. When Gündogan leads the German national team out against Scotland in the European Championship...