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From coalition to collapse: Why Germany's government fell
New York Times: Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote, triggering early German elections.
Eurostar is Europe’s worst-ranked rail operator – study
Eurostar ticket prices do not correlate with higher service quality, study says.
Germany, Finland warn of 'hybrid warfare' after sea cable cut
An undersea cable linking Germany and Finland has been severed, sparking concerns.
Germany's coalition crumbles as Scholz ousts Finance Minister
The move has come after weeks of bitter feuding between the two men.
Volkswagen to close at least 3 German plants, cut thousands of jobs
Financial Times: The first closure of domestic plants in the company’s 87-year history.
Olympus CEO resigns over alleged illegal drugs purchase
Stefan Kaufmann became head of the Japanese optical equipment manufacturer in April 2023.
Obituary: Hawke’s Bay’s Maria van der Linden an ‘indomitable spirit’
Maria taught for 26 years at St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College.
Russia suspected of trying to parcel-bomb German aircraft
The disaster was averted after an incendiary device caught fire on a cargo plane.
Neo-Nazi slips to his death climbing Hitler’s favourite mountain
A German neo-Nazi has tripped and fallen to his death while exploring Untersberg.
Germany expects economy to shrink in 2024 after cutting forecast
Financial Times: Skills shortage, red tape, infrastructure deficit hamper growth.
Madeleine McCann 'prime suspect' could be released from prison
Brückner, 47, is believed by German investigators to have killed 3-year-old McCann.
Main suspect in Madeleine McCann case described as 'sadistic psychopath' during trial
Prosecutor labels rape accused a 'sadistic psychopath' amid graphic fantasy allegations.
Kiwis with rare condition spend up to $200k for surgery overseas. Does it work?
Patients say Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome surgery is life-changing. Experts not so sure.
Concern over housing costs hits record high across rich nations
Financial Times: Rising mortgage costs, rents meet building shortage to stoke crisis.
Woman injures five in stabbing attack on bus in Germany
At least 40 people were on the bus travelling to a festival when the incident happened.
'We’re all brokenhearted' - friends rally for Kiwi killed in motorbike crash in Germany
A fundraising effort is underway to help the family.
‘I’m the one you’re looking for’: Stabbing suspect turned himself in
A fugitive asylum seeker reportedly hid for 24 hours before turning himself in.
German police arrest suspect in Solingen stabbing rampage
Man suspected of Solingen stabbing rampage has been taken into police custody.
Isis claims responsibility for German festival ‘terror attack’
Police hunt suspect after Solingen festival stabbing; a 15-year-old arrested.
Several dead and wounded in German knife attack
Attacker targets revellers at a festival celebrating city's 650 years.
'Absolutely shocked': Investigation into Ferris wheel fire that injured 23
Police are investigating the fire that broke out at the Highfield Festival in Germany.
Watch: Dozens injured as ferris wheel catches fire at music festival
Crowds watched on in horror as two gondolas went up in flames at Highfield Festival.
Haunted by history: Berlin's Nazi villa free for the taking
New York Times: No one quite knows what to do with the former estate of Joseph Goebbels.
Last call for 2024: Five incredible countries to visit before the year ends
Make the most of the last five months of 2024.
Adele confirms engagement to Rich Paul
The singer flashed her engagement ring to the crowds at her show in Munich.
World’s biggest lithium producer urges state help to compete with China
Financial Times: US producer cuts expansion plans in struggle over key mineral for EVs.