German Foreign Office apologises for immigration Twitter joke
The German Foreign Office has apologised after a joke about visa approval caused a backlash online.
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Second World War bombs defused in Germany after mass evacuation
Two Second World War bombs were successfully defused in the western German city of Dortmund on Sunday, hours after thousands of people were evacuated from the surrounding area, officials said.
Woman and daughters investigated over sky lanterns after fatal German zoo blaze
Three women are under investigation for launching paper sky lanterns at New Year that apparently ignited a devastating fire at a German zoo, killing more than 30 animals, officials said.
Apes among animals killed in fire at German zoo
A fire at a zoo in western Germany in the first minutes of 2020 has killed more than 30 animals, including apes, monkeys, bats and birds, authorities have said.
I’m in a good place but know old team-mates are struggling – Michael Owen at 40
For a man who admits he peaked at 19, Michael Owen is philosophical about turning 40 this weekend.
Putin meets new Ukraine leader for first time
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy have met for the first time in a bid to end five years of war between Ukrainian troops and Russian-backed separatists.
Paris summit seeks resolution to Ukraine war
The leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France are meeting in Paris to find a way to end the war in eastern Ukraine.
Activists apologise for use of ‘Holocaust ashes’ in installation
An activist group has apologised to Jewish organisations outraged over their use of purported Holocaust victims’ remains in an installation outside Germany’s parliament building.
German coalition party selects new leaders
Members of Germany’s junior governing party have chosen a left-leaning duo as their new leaders, a decision that could endanger the future of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s troubled coalition.
Climate protesters target east German coal mines
Thousands of climate activists have staged a protest at open-pit coal mines in eastern Germany, pouring on to the premises to urge the government to immediately halt the use of coal to produce electricity.
Germany’s Daimler to cut at least 10,000 jobs over three years
German carmaker Daimler has said it plans to cut at least 10,000 jobs worldwide by the end of 2022.
Berlin zoo says panda twins doing well
A zoo in Berlin has said twin panda cubs born this summer are developing well.
Farmers blocking Berlin roads in protest against government policies
Thousands of farmers have descended upon Berlin from the countryside with their tractors, gathering at the capital’s landmark Brandenburg Gate and blocking traffic in protest against the German government’s agricultural policies.
‘Priceless’ items stolen from Dresden’s Green Vault museum
Thieves have broken into Dresden’s Green Vault, one of the world’s oldest museums, making off with three “priceless” sets of 18th-century jewellery that German officials said would be impossible to sell on the open market.
Greenpeace activists spell out climate message on Angela Merkel’s office
Environmental activists have removed a giant letter “C” from the entrance to German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union party headquarters to protest against its climate change policies.
Extinction Rebellion condemns co-founder’s Holocaust remarks
Extinction Rebellion has distanced itself from its co-founder Roger Hallam after he made controversial remarks about the Holocaust.
We need a fully-fit squad to get past Bosnia, says O’Neill
Michael O’Neill has warned that Northern Ireland must have their key players available next March if they are to get past Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs.
O’Neill mystified as to why Gnabry did not thrive in English football
Michael O’Neill says he is mystified as to why Serge Gnabry did not make more of an impact in English football after watching the Bayern Munich forward bag a hat-trick as Germany beat Northern Ireland 6-1 in Frankfurt.
Michael O’Neill’s worst fears realised as under-strength Northern Ireland routed
Michael O’Neill admitted his worst fears were realised as a short-handed Northern Ireland were thrashed 6-1 by Germany in their final Euro 2020 qualifying Group C fixture on Tuesday night.
Northern Ireland hit for six in Germany
Serge Gnabry’s hat-trick condemned Northern Ireland to a 6-1 defeat to Germany in their final Group C fixture of Euro 2020 qualifying as outgoing manager Michael O’Neill suffered the second heaviest defeat of his eight-year reign.
O’Neill paying no attention to Wales outcome as Northern Ireland face Germany
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill insisted he would pay no attention to Wales’ match against Hungary on Tuesday night even though it could determine his side’s fate in the Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs.
Northern Ireland moving in right direction – Michael O’Neill
Michael O’Neill believes Northern Ireland are moving in the right direction despite missing out on automatic qualification for Euro 2020.
Joachim Low ready to rotate squad for Northern Ireland clash
Germany coach Joachim Low could use Tuesday’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Northern Ireland to experiment with his line-up and give opportunities to some fringe players in his squad.
5 talking points ahead of Northern Ireland’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Germany
Northern Ireland wrap up their Euro 2020 qualifying Group C fixtures with a trip to face Germany in Frankfurt on Tuesday night.
The lowdown on Northern Ireland’s Group C opponents Germany
Northern Ireland wrap up their Group C fixtures in Euro 2020 qualifying with a trip to face Germany in Frankfurt on Tuesday night.
Jamal Lewis withdraws from Northern Ireland squad
Jamal Lewis has withdrawn from the Northern Ireland squad for their final Euro 2020 qualifier against Germany on Tuesday with a knee injury.
Evans believes Northern Ireland can be confident ahead of play-offs
Corry Evans believes Northern Ireland can approach next year’s Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs with confidence after going toe-to-toe with Holland on Saturday night.
North-east businesses to take part in tourist trade mission
North-east businesses are keen to boost trade by taking part in a workshop in Germany.
Ginter delighted to open international account as Germany secure Euro 2020 spot
Matthias Ginter was delighted to register his first international goal as Germany booked their place at Euro 2020.
Toni Kroos scores twice as Germany reach Euro 2020
Germany secured their place at Euro 2020 with a routine 4-0 victory over Belarus at Borussia-Park.