Putin mulls new mobilisation of half a million conscripts
Lists of fighting-age men reportedly being drawn up, including those previously exempt.
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Germany refuses request to send tanks to Ukraine
Germany refuses to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine after summit failed to bridge divides.
Watch: Greta Thunberg carried away by police during protest
Swedish activist, 20, joined protest against the demolition of village.
Scientists unveil laser beam to deflect lightning strikes
Laser lightning rod in critical infrastructure "biggest breakthrough since Ben Franklin".
Thousands protest in Germany against coal mine expansion
Thousands protesting against the clearance and demolition of a village in western Germany.
Germany: Man held in suspected poison plot after US tip
An Iranian man has been detained after a tip claimed he was planning a chemical attack.
Trouble at Tesla: The end of a golden age of growth?
Financial Times: The EV giant’s future is threatened by various factors.
Brazil’s President-elect picks Amazon defender for environment minister
The new administration has said it will crack down on illegal deforestation.
Taliban minister defends women’s university ban
The decree triggered a global backlash this week including in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar.
Nazi camp secretary, 97, found guilty
The trial is the first of a woman in decades but may well be the last of a Nazi official.
'Veritable tsunami': Huge Berlin aquarium bursts, unleashing flood of devastation
Glass and other debris were swept out of the building.
EU parliament suspends work on files involving Qatar
Corruption probe under way as a cash and gifts for political influence scandal unfolds.
Tennis legend Becker freed from UK prison early, deported home
The star was jailed for hiding £2.5 million of assets and loans to avoid paying his debts.
EU reeling as scandal tarnishes parliament’s credibility
Corruption and bribery scandal linked to Qatar's Football World Cup rocks EU.
The prince and the far-right plot to overthrow the German government
New York Times: Nostalgic for an imperial past, Heinrich XIII risked it all - and lost.
German hostage freed after 2018 jihadi abduction in Niger
“Taking hostages has proven to be a lucrative business that bankrolls terrorist groups."
Suspect dead after killing mother, taking hostages in Dresden
Radio Dresden reported gunman earlier tried to enter building where broadcaster is based.
Nato chief fears Ukraine war could become wider conflict
Sec-Gen says fighting could become a war between Russia and Nato and spread into Europe.
Officials predict more arrests over German far-right plot
25 people have already been arrested in alleged far-right plan to topple the government.
Iran executes first known prisoner arrested in protests
The man was accused of blocking street, attacking security force member with machete.
A prince, an ex-MP and former soldiers arrested in terror raid
Thousands of police have raided sites in Germany targeting a far-right 'terror group'.
German police arrest 25 on suspicion of planning armed coup
Thousands of police carried out a series of raids across much of Germany.
Elderly woman arrested in Germany for shutting off roommate’s ventilator
A 72-year-old has been jailed after twice switching off her roommate's ventilator.
Three words nearly sink top Adidas exec
A high-level executive reportedly received a 'final warning' over 'inappropriate' remarks,
Civilians flee Kherson again, as Zelenskyy, EU leaders meet over food security
It comes as Ukraine marks anniversary of Stalin-era famine, “Holodomor".
Cold War sexpionage: The Stasi spies who traded romance for secrets
Times: What’s the best way to spy on your enemies? Sleep with their secretaries.
Matthew Birchall: We can’t be naive about the risks to infrastructure
Success means getting projects done well.
Bird flu shuts doors to Berlin Zoo visitors
A case of the virus was reported among the Zoo's birds on Friday.
Lufthansa hits out at Qatar with pride plane for World Cup
The official airline of Germany's soccer team sent a clear message ahead of the World Cup.
Auschwitz hero’s son seeks millions for dad’s 1948 execution
Witold Pilecki's son is seeking millions in compensation from the Polish government.
'Utterly vile': KFC slammed for anti-Semitic offer
The fast-food giant apologised after marking horrific anniversary with chicken offer.
COP27 UN climate summit: Grim backdrop of a world in crisis
Envoys from around the world gather in Egypt to tackle global threats.
Russian attacks force fresh wave of Ukrainian refugees on Europe
Hungary is facing a fresh wave of asylum seekers as outages force people from their homes.
Climate protesters throw mashed potato at Monet painting
The two activists are from the group Last Generation.